And what about taking of the bracelet after he shortened the bracelet, and that little nightmarish moment when he missed the hole in the lug with a new watch ?
Had mine for about 5 weeks now and used it on a daily basis. I must say it is a very nice piece, it looks like a far more expensive watch than it is. Also inspired me get jubilee bracelets for my green & black SRPDs, which made them A LOT nicer. Recommended.
@@petesorensenguitar I actually managed to get them in some Seiko Facebook groups we got in my country. People who sold them off. Just polished them up and such.
Initially wanted to buy the SSK001K1 black dial as it’s the one that caught my attention and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. Went to the AD and compared it with the SSK003K1 blueberry version. The salesperson together with my gf recommended the blue one instead and after much thought and comparison, I took the blue SSK003K1. Fell in love with it more and more everyday and it’s my go to piece ever since! It’s such a value for money piece, if you like it, just get it. It won’t disappoint and looks much more expensive than it is.
I have advanced in the other direction… my wife and I just retired at 55 and 55 respectively and money is not a barrier for me. I started with the big boys… Rolex, 1 Patek, Omega and as I became more able to afford what I want, I have realized I want these Seiko’s. I still love and wear my GMT Master II, my Seamaster and my Doxa’s but Seiko impresses me more… it’s very hard to make a really good $500 watch and I too just got the Pepsi turtle and for the money, as well as the ssk003, these watches are incredible. I will add a Submariner to my collection but the bulk of my future buys will be these Seiko’s!
Love Seikos. How can you not - I have a Grand Seiko, a Captain Willard, and Baby Alpinist - I enjoy them the most. Would love one of these. I don’t currently have a GMT and love the Seiko brand.
I have this exact watch and it really does look spectacular. Only thing I don’t love is that the bezel doesn’t click and moves sometimes without me wanting it to. I hear people complain about the bracelet, but it looks nice and it’s lightweight. I love the way the color (dial and bezel) appears to go from blue to deep blue to black depending on the light and angle. I paid retail which is probably too much, but I wanted to buy it from a reputable seller so I paid a premium. Overall I love this watch! Great video thx!
Thanks for sharing your experience with it. I agree 💯 I’ve had the bezel inadvertently move on me when I’m timing with cooking as well. The “cheap” bracelets and pressed clasps can be quite comfortable in reality.
@@burbinghardCan you or someone in this comment section tell me whether it's possible to track times if the two time zones are 4 hours and 30 minutes apart? Or is it only possible to track times when the difference is 1,2,3...hours? This might be a silly doubt, but I am new to this watch world. Thanks in advance.
I have a 1980 Seiko quartz that I got for my high school graduation. It stopped about 2015. That’s 35 years. It has sentimental value, so I had it repaired and it runs fine. That’s pretty good quality.
A good competitor is the Citizen Promaster GMT from Japan for $400.00. I just bought both the Citizen, which is Titanium, and am waiting for my Seiko (Yellow dial) to arrive. My first watch was a Seiko Quartz Diver. It was my only watch for about twenty years until its untimely death at the hands of a crappy Jeweler. The case leaked after a battery change and the insides started to corrode. I loved that watch. I replaced it last year with an automatic version. Its not my watch but its close. Nice review.
Great review. I have owned one since feb 2023 and i have to say i really do like it. It keeps the time well but not like my certina its usually 3 secs out a day. The friction bezel is ok but the 24 hours on the chapter ring is a winner. The colours really pop in the true light. Well worth £420. My mate just bought a breitling for thousands and it gets way less comments than this seiko gmt
This is m my first time watching your videos, and im very impressed. Very thorough breakdown, solid review, and its straight to the point. You just earned my sub! Keep it up man
Interesting. I just bought an SSK003 GMT. I have had a Rolex GMT Master 2 for many years and really like it, in particular because of the GMT function as I travel quite frequently. There are of course places where I just should not wear it. This was highlighted on one trip when I was in Johannesburg and a local friend could not believe I was wearing a Rolex in a city where there are apparently gangs devoted to stealing them! So, for some trips I now leave the Rolex GMT at home. I tried various Swatches but I missed the GMT functionality and I have never really been a fan of quartz. Then I saw this - reasonable price, good brand, nice looks, GMT functionality - everything I wanted!
Great review the comments are right on.I still don't get Seiko I have an Orient Kamasu for less than half the price and it has a sapphire crystal.Best advice is the price of this watch will come down so just wait.At this price you are better spending about 25% more to get a Seiko that's 100% better.
I have a Orient Kamasu as well and it is a heck of a nice watch for price but I believe your paying for the movement in Seiko GMT. If Orient used the 4R34 I would suspect an increase in there price. I just ordered the Seiko GMT and got it for 363.00 before tax.
@Gwapo Greg Keep an eye out for sales. I got 2 of my seiko 5's with promo code for 225.00 each. I mean look at the Kamasu it is listed for 550.00. Which I believe is over priced and would not pay that much for it but it is usually listed on sale for a little 300.00 direct through Orient. I paid about 360.00 with tax and shipping for mine Direct and thought that was more reasonable. I might also be a bit biased too though, as I really like the Seiko brand. I own a SKX007J1 aswell and just ordered a Forzo, which is a micro brand, and they use a Seiko movement aswell.
@@mick76 I have seen the Seiko 5 Pepsi in Canada for under %300 Can but the gmt I never see it for less than $585 Can.I could kick myself for not getting the Pepsi.
Great overview of the watch. For me, the biggest minus is the lack of the sapphire crystal and then the non-click bezel. I could replace the crystal with sapphire, but the bezel is not easily modded. If they updated these two things, and maybe have a better bracelet, it would be an amazing value for the price of ~$400.
They are starting to get marked down to around $350. I was able to handle one at a local big box store and instantly noticed the pop of color and shine of the bezel.
@@burbinghard for sure, that’s what I’m telling myself, specifically on the Tissot Sideral. But 25% now, vs 30% later, I may just buy on the early dip!
You might prefer the dimensions of the Timex but its quartz, I thought the other contenders at least have to be mechanical. To my knowledge on that basis the only other contenders would be Chinese microbrand homages.
I worked a photog gig for a high end real estate firm..all the guys where wearing Rolex. One watch i could see across the sunlit room. It was a Rolex Batman with a jubilee..stunning...the next day I bought this watch and I am hooked on this strap and the Batman colors...it looks like its much more expensive though taking it off my vacation wrist in favor of a Casio. Or maybe its my non street walking watch..
Just got one through K ohl's with a 40% off coupon for 240 plus ended up with 50 in K cash to spend next week. Once in a while they have a few nice Seikos in stock. It is an odd place to get them, but when you have the right coupon you might get lucky
@@Tuan_Nguyen90 the exact set I purchased isn’t available any longer. You can purchase a set from Amazon or AliExpress. Just be sure to check the reviews first. Like anything you get what you pay for, but I am just an occasional tinker.
@@burbinghard haha I’d probably still go batman. sometimes these accounts are blown outta proportion. ‘sides this time of year it’s easy to hide these tools under sleeves. just wish the uk wasn’t so pansy about guns.
I REALLY wish it had a screw down crown! I’m heading on vacation to the beach. Also, I can’t seem to find a decent rubber strap. The ones I’m seeing are pretty stiff. Suggestions?
I’ve tried several rubber straps and there is definitely a wide range of rubber quality. More expensive vulcanized rubbers from brands like Everest and Horus cost a lot more, but offer a much better wearing experience.
Great review. The watch looks nice, like a Dive watch but doesn't work like one...really. I am happy with my SKX007, just upgraded the strap with Strapcode/ Miltat Jubilee and I am good.
I bought this watch and the GMT hand was misalligned with the hour anf minute hands by fifteen minutes. I returned it to the store. The replacement lost time.Seiko need to work on their Quality Assurance. Previously many of their divers had misaligned bezels.
I have had good luck with several Hardlex watches. I think they are a treated mineral crystal with a little more hardness. I often scratch plain mineral crystal. Seiko also does a good job having recessed crystal surfaces on their tool watches which also helps protect the crystal.
Belk is not currently selling this watch, but Amazon has it in stock. Is it safe to buy this watch from Amazon? Are they real? If not, what are some legit online sites that I can buy it from? You know more about watches than I do. Hopefully you can respond I’d really appreciate it 🙏🏻
@@abraaogomes4866 I would say it depends on your priorities. The Steinhart is better build quality and dimensions, but has a copied design. The Seiko has an original look and design that is unique to Seiko, but it has cheaper construction and a less accurate movement. I wear a modded Steinhart more than the Seiko personally. I mod the Steinhart to make it look less like a Rolex copy.
I need advice. I want more than one of these due to the colors. Should I just find the color I like the most and go with that? Are two of the same watch justified simply for the different color? I’m sure watch collectors struggle with this.
I have only owned two of the same watch twice. The Tudor BB58 and two Seiko Alpinists. I sold one of the BB58s and I will probably sell one of the Seiko Alpinists later this year. If you can see them both in person it should make it easier to decide. Otherwise I would go with the one you equally like that is different than the rest of your collection. For example if you already have plenty of black watches… go for the blue dial.
so what alternatives are better for the MSRP price? Are there ANY GMT at that price that are better? Unless you are comparing with non GMT watches. What is your wrist size?
6.5-6.75 inches. Better is completely subjective. At this price point the main movements are the Seiko (or their NH35) movement, and the Miyota 9075 (true GMT). Sellita 330 is usually a little more, while Timex Q GMTs are half the price. Just based on specs I would say a watch like the San Martin SN0136, Squale or Steinhart GMT are better made, but not as original in their designs. Glycine has some original designed GMT options as well.
Not just the Seiko GMT, the other watches are cool too. A small opinion, please stop buying TUDOR. It's definitely a great watch but we all know it's Rolex's sub brand. So what's happening is, assume there's 100 people and 50 of them have the money to buy a Rolex. But Rolex wants to be exclusive so they sell it to only 20 people. Manufacturing isn't a problem but they simply wanna keep it exclusive as we know more demand and low supply is directly proportional to the brand's value. And since Rolex wants the money anyway they've released Tudor. Now the other 30 people can buy Tudor and since the price is low another 20 people from the remaining 50 who can't afford, now buys a Tudor which directly brings the money that Rolex would've lost without Tudor. So please understand that a Tudor is never a Rolex even though it's a sub brand of Rolex. Either get a Rolex or just buy anything where Rolex isn't included. They want to be exclusive, let them be exclusive. Once they're pulled back down to earth they'll open up for all.
It was just a cheap watch repair kit off Amazon. Made in china, so it’s pretty trash. I would probably recommend getting something better to be honest.
Nodus Sector GMT can be had at just under $500. It uses a Seiko NH34 movement. I would say the Nodus is a pretty original design, but I prefer the look of the Seiko SSK personally. At under $500 they’re all coming with the Seiko movement at this point.
@@burbinghard SNO116 is what i ordered. It has the NH34, sapphire cyrstal, no cyclops, clicking bezel, 100m water resisitance with a screw down crown....interesting colorwave and it's the Seiko that should have been made.
@@dmarcellus Yes but the outer bezel is a 60 minute timing bezel that clicks around the dial in 24 click increments which makes it useless as a timing bezel. The 24 hour chapter ring is fixed. If they fix that obvious design flaw I would definitely buy one. Let me know if yours comes as a 24 click bezel.
@@a_commisso77 Seiko does a great job of keeping a short lug to lug so it wears smaller thank the case width would suggest. It still sits relatively tall on the wrist so I wouldn’t wear it with a suit or sport coat.
@@burbinghard I'm glad i looked in the comments before asking for your wrist size haha. Mine is 6.5" too, surprised how well this seems to wear for smaller wrists. Considering i NEVER look at anything over 40. But i may make an exception for this one. Still like the watch?
I am a fan of Seiko but I dont really like the idea of recycling old model series over and over, I'm tired of it. Especially with this GMT, taking an old 1000 times recycled design and a dial, add a GMT hand. Not even mentioning sometimes poor quality control of their watches. It has dive style feel but it's just an illusion. Seiko Alpinist with GMT thats on the way seems better to me and with many GMT watches coming out lately, I'd wait for Orient GMT... atleast that's what I'm expecting as their move for the market, to jump on the GMT train.
When you say “legitimate seller” I think you mean authorized dealer. I don’t care if my Seiko is from the AD. I just did an EBay search and see them for $390 from sellers with 99% positive feedback and thousands of transactions.
Great video, however I believe he passed over the importance that this GMT is NOT a true traveller's GMT. I had been waiting a year for this watch to come out and I bought it at a discount at Macy's for 25% about two weeks ago. I also own a Rolex GMT Master II which has what is called a Traveller's GMT function. I was looking for a less expensive, beater GMT watch for traveling. The true Traveller's GMT function works by keeping the GMT hand as your home time and the hour and minutes hands keep your local, travel destination or non-home time. That way you can adjust the hour hand to match your local (travel destination, non-home) time without adjusting the minute hand, only adjusting the hour hand. A very useful function when traveling. I was playing with the Seiko GMT function and it was not working as I expected compared to my Rolex GMT Master II. The kind of GMT function which the Seiko SSK003 has is what some call an Office GMT function. I did not realize that when I bought it and returned because it did not have a Traveller's GMT type function. You won't find the Traveller's GMT function in less expensive watches because it is a more complicated function to manufacture.
@@giorgiotamo2543 I understand the price difference but if you want a traveller's GMT function which is what I was going to use this watch for and what I suspect most other users will want it for, then this is not the watch for you, no matter the cheap price.
@@lexieshores3889thanks for the info but I am failing to understand how exactly it fails to do what you want ? Is it simply inaccurate and unusable to keep track of two or three timezones ?
@@ThatGuy-sc5rx The Seiko has a Office GMT function, not a Traveler's GMT function. I wanted to use the watch when traveling. If I am in another time zone when traveling, to me that is my local time and I want the hour hand to read as local time. That is the convenient way to read a watch for me wherever I am, especially when traveling. Setting the GMT hand to be local time (as the Seiko requires) when traveling is not convenient and more difficult to read. Thanks.
I liked the watch when I looked at it , but the bezel is free moving with no definite click , that’s what put me off, whoever thought that would be ok needs sacking
@@jacobculley5790 nice. Guessing you’re ex military or first responder for the discount? Idk why jomashop doesn’t have many of the seiko gmt’s yet. That’s where I usually like to go. How you enjoying the watch so far?
@@minimalistmaverick no complaints on my end, I’ve got 3 other seikos (snxs79, srpj17, srpg35) and this one is my favorite. Also is not too big on a smaller wrist.
This Seiko 5 series could have been a great watch and a fantastic value if it did not have a major fault. Its major huge fault is that its poor bezel turn very easily, it does not have a ratcheted stops, so therefore it keeps rotating, turning, very easily and this of course messes up our GMT settings. Shame on Seiko's engineers and designers for this unforgivable mistake. I just bought this model and had to return it after just one day of use because of this huge weakness. Shame on Seiko for messing up a good watch.
@@ctn830 if you buy from the Belk marketplace, you are not actually getting it from Belk but a third-party seller. I probably would not go that route if I didn’t trust the actual seller.
People that visit areas that are known for high rates of pickpocket/theft. Rome, Barcelona, Paris, London. Not sure what you mean by dog whistle. I certainly consider the area I’m traveling to when planning for a trip. I think most experienced travelers do.
People who talk like this are people with expensive watches. You obviously aren’t one of them. There are lowlifes out there who would mug you for the change in your pocket, never mind an expensive watch.
I just got this watch in the blue and black dial. Is the GMT hand supposed to track the hour in the chosen time zone? My GMT hand doesn't. Am I doing something wrong? Thx!
The 4th (GMT) hand can be quick set. You need to pull the crown out halfway and rotate it. It’s known as a caller GMT, as opposed to a true travelers GMT.
@@burbinghard Oh ok, so, it's a fake GMT hand? Not sure why you wouldn't create the watch to track the time of the 2nd time zone. Kind of like having to set the time when you want to know what time it is. Am I missing something here?
@@mgm5781 It can track at least two time zones, it’s just that the 4th hand quick sets as opposed to the local hour hand. I use 24 time at work so I generally have it set to my local time anyway. When traveling it takes an extra step to set the 4th hand to home time, but it’s not that complicated.
