Why Have I REJECTED The Seiko '5KX'? 

My favourite part about my hulk green 5KX is how it repels watch snobs with a 100% accuracy rate. Snob resistance > water resistance

I really like the direction they took this line. There is a style for everyone. The non screw down crown is a plus for me because screw down crowns are just annoying, 100M is enough for swimming and if you dive you use a proper dive computer.

I LOVE MY SEIKO 5! Why? 👇 1) bought it on sale at a mom and pop's watch store for $160 with the Seiko warranty. Perfect price for it! 2) Its not a dive watch. We all know that. Most of the people complaining that it should have been a diver don't even dive. I personally can't swim so I don't care. I'm fine with with 10 bar. 3) No screw down crown? Who cares! How many watches are out there without a screw down crown? 1000s!! Again, it's not a dive watch. 4) Great Seiko lum, chapter ring is aligned perfectly on mine, updated automatic movement, exhibition case back, no playback bezel, applied indices, hacking, 40hr reserve, day/date, 10 bar. Does its job. Can't compare that with a random "fashion" watch. 5) The bracelet isn't great? Most Seikos in this price range have sucky bracelets/straps. I bought the watch and immediately bought and swapped in a new strap at the same watch shop. 6) Hardlex crystal? Same as the SKX. So I bought a domed shappire at Islander Watches. Same as the SKX so it fits perfectly. 7) I agree that the SKX should have just been updated. People complained about the SKX as much as they do about the new Seiko 5. Different complaints. No hacking, hardlex crystal, chapter ring, etc., etc. That's why most people mod them. Well, you can mod Seiko 5s too. 8) Retail price? Yes I will agree it's too high. But if you can get it for sale like I did, I personally recommend it as a nice beater... unless you're Jacques Cousteau.

Question : Why are watch enthusiasts so pissed off about the new 5s and Seiko discontinuing the SKX if you all already have an SKX? Congratulations , your skx is now a collector's item and can be sold on for a premium.

I see many people in airports chose the new 5kx instead of other brands on display. Seiko hit a commercial success. Also, they look reaaaaallly good, and are introducing new people to the great hobby of mechanical watches

“Guys who wears 2-3-4-500m dive rated watches to the office” LOL 😂 that’s most of us watching this 🖖🏼

They couldve easily made the best skx ever and kept it going for ever too my just changing the movement .Even with hardlex and no sapphire it would fly off the shelves .

Bought one last week and I really love it. Happened to enter a watch shop for fun, fell in love with it on the spot, basically. Own an skx013 too, and I think this is improved overall, despite the lack of a screw down crown.

Wow..... the insert actually lines up! For a watch that looks exactly like the SKX, comes with a much better movement than the SKX and has an insert that actually lines up perfectly when they can't even get a more expensive diver's insert to line up, it's a no brainer IMO even if it lacks a screw down crown. I'm getting myself one!! LOL

Jody, apologies for going off topic, but I'd really like to see that Rolex clock up close, just a short zoom in... how about it mate?

Bought one today, the SRPD57K. Looks great and I'm happy with it. Yeah it doesn't have a screw down crown but at 10 bar water resistance it's not a dive watch and therefore no need for a screw down crown. It does hack and has a good movement. If you want a dive watch go ahead and buy a dive watch. If you want a great looking mechanical watch at an affordable price you can't go wrong here.

I don't get the complaints. The watch is gorgeous and barely anyone dives. If someone needs a watch for diving there are plenty of other options.

I think the Seiko 5 is a great gate way watch into watch collecting & watch nerdom. Many years ago I started with a Seiko 5, got the bug, started nerding out, and then progressed to buying more complicated mechanical watches. I'm glad I didn't jump straight into a Rolex purchase because I now know and appreciate so much more all the cool details and all the brands of watches.

"No back-play no bounce on it", says Jody, discreetly turning the bezel 3 cm backwards.😜

I bet Seiko will release a “King Skx “ limited edition with all the bells and whistles we want priced at 4,000

To be honest I never got my hands on an SKX, and if I couldn't bring myself to pay $250 for a divers certified watch that was universaly loved I certainly didn't feel compelled to spend $300 on a downgraded blinged out version of it.

Holy smokes that is a nice watch! I really love the color you chose. The applied indices really make it look like a way more expensive watch.

This particular one was my first automatic watch and first seiko and I absolutely love it, sapphire and a screw down crown would be great but at least I've got somewhere to go with my collecting.

I'm looking forward to the comparison between Heimdallr's Chinese homage and this Chinese homage...

Respect for the 5KX for calling me out on the fact that I am never REALLY going diving. Main complaint is is the minute hand: why does it suddenly narrow. The lettering for "Automatic" also doesn't seem serious enough. Finally why is the lume pip on the seconds on the wrong end??

I've watched a lot of different watch videos recently, and I don't understand why people care about the diving aspect of watches, who is taking expensive ass watches in the ocean, I'm sure they make a cheap specific diving timepeice instead of taking down your 10k dollar rolex lol

Don’t think it’s that bad. Recently held one at a store and it felt really solid! The bezel action was waaaay better then my skx! Easier to grip and stuff too. If you like the color and don’t care about water resistance, go for it!

Got a SRPD51K2 (blue dial on blue nato strap) as my first Seiko. Couldn't live without hacking and hand winding. I am wearing it for a week already and pretty happy with the little thing.

Having no emotional connection to the SKX007 (and wearing a Turtle as I type) I don't really get the outrage. They're 5 Sports watches, with according specs, and from what I've heard from ADs, they're selling quite well. Perhaps in the coming years they'll even try varying the dial and bezel designs!

I bought one for Christmas. The all green “hulk”. Honestly ? It’s just as good as the SKX, if not better. I don’t use this watch as a diver, so I dint care about the 100m difference. They are better looking with a better movement. Who honestly needs 200m of WR these days. I love my 5kx

Seiko didn't downgrade anything and the new Seiko 5's aren't "ex-" anything. The "5" after "Seiko" should be a dead giveaway that they are not new SKX's. Seiko 5 has never been an ISO dive watch, that I'm aware of and the SKX was never a Seiko 5. Seiko 5 has copied features of their up-line watches in the past and that is what they are doing here. And doing a pretty good job of it, too. The new SRPD's wear like the SKX but give the practical benefits of a modern movement, myriad aesthetic choices and drilled lugs. They can be had for under $200usd and that's an attractive price point which will be even more common going forward. Outside of a relative handful of enthusiasts, the new Seiko 5 is a good option for people who don't want to spend $250+ for the privilege of owning a similar watch with an obsolete movement.

Looking forward to the comparison video. I have an Islander, but would be keen to see how the Heimdallr fares as I'd quite like the orange dial variant. 👍🏼

The "5" under seiko reminds me of the superman " S " . Loved Data mother Quote!

6:53 you turn the bezel back and then say no backplay 😂😂

I think my approach was the best compromise. I bought an SKX007, and replaced the movement with an NH36 with black day and date wheels. I added a ceramic bezel and domed sapphire crystal, and ended up with the watch Seiko should have made in the first place.

Glad to see your channel doing so well. Your reviews are always excellent.

I love the small details though - like the chapter ring being a bit off on your watch. If that's not an SKX then I don't know what is!

I would rather buy an Islander or any kind of SKX hommage than that new 5KX, definitely made for brick and mortar shops

I pay 215 dollars in Amazon and I think this 5SK it’s perfect for me a Not diver who like diver design; you have the best of that desing without the heavy weight, the big buckle, etc. Since is cheap I’m planning to use it as a beater watch for bicycle rides, hikes and so on. Conclusion I like it 😎👍🏼

I got the ”sea urchin”. Really like black and applied indices. Always looked at the SKX. Was not a fan of the painted indices but liked the case and crown position. Don’t really care about water resistance, if it can handle a quick splash I’m good. Hence I jumped on the SRPD55 and I am thruly enjoyning it. Ticks the boxes for me.

I'm with you on this one Jody. I welcome the improved movement and the applied indices but not at the cost of the dive credentials. It's as if Seiko have seen the SKX modding scene and tried to take it out of our hands! Surely they could have kept the SKX but with the afore mentioned upgrades and even offered some different dial/strap options.

I like em, I think they'll do well to rope more enthusiasts into our hobby, great starter watch for newbies I think, the range of styles means there's one for everyone

Its exactly the watch people want. No one needs 200m water resistant.

Love the reviews. Wonder if you might do a review of the the best watch straps available on AliExpress? Thanks!

Cannot wait for head-to-head! Considering SharKX as my next beater. Keep it up, Jody!

Good news! We’ve turned your wife into Charlize Theron! Only hitch is that she’s a cardboard cutout. Thanks Seiko.

Heeellooooooooooooouuuu!! Hi I’ve got one of the Macys Black Friday deals in nato....I embraced it very well...and still rejecting it as well....🤔🤔🤔...so now I’m confused. 🤗

I've got the Suits Style - Olive Green and I like it. Try the "Islander" from Long Island Watch ... everything the SKX should of/could of been.

The Seiko 5 Sports “Street Style” Blackout Ref. SBSA025 looks amazing. Probably the only model I'd pick up.

Picked up a Mako USA 2 and have been loving it! I feel like Orient is picking up the entry level diver market that Seiko is trying to leave

The five logo looks hella cool compared to the prospex x

I never bought an SKX because of the movement. I bought one of these and I'm very pleased with it but then again I don't dive. Marc at LIW has a video showing that most of the aftermarket parts for the SKX, including the crystal, fit perfectly on this new offering.

I appreciate all the knowledge that you bring to the watch community. Because of you I have made many informed decisions. Please keep up the good work.

Personally. Im new to the watch game. I find the new 5KX fine, Im still saving for one. I dont find them inferior at all. They are just catering the a different. Its just different times.

I think some watch enthusiasts are taking this release too hardly. I don't particularly care for it. O think that, on balance, it's an improvement over the SKX and will do better for Seiko than the SKX would have, had nothing changed. The compromises made sense. What was given up ultimately weren't valuable to the mass market, and what was gained is far more practical.

I got a srpd91 and personally glad I did I love it, just got some nice natos but it was my first auto and my first non fashion watch so i love the thing.

I like to take it for what it is, you know? These are watches that you can walk into any Seiko authorized dealer and find, and they look cool, and people like them. Then you can talk to that person and go "hey you like that? What about this?" And then show them something even better like a Kamasu

-drilled lugs -better color variety -better movement -better bracelet *cries about losing features they never use

I was in the latter camp thinking how dare Seiko replace the beloved Skx with this! But I think I was looking at it the wrong way around it's not an skx replacement but a Seiko 5 upgrade. That's the way I see it now. So yes I did buy one and it arrived yesterday Wed 12th Feb. And and I love it I got the sports sunburst green the SRPD63K1. I did not pay anything like the mrrp.No it's not an skx it's a seiko 5 and I have not heard a word of complaint about the old seiko 5 being deleted. Great Vid .

Actually I like it, as a diver I rarely went below 30 to 40 meters anyway. It's a great travel watch as it won't break your heart if it gets stolen and can be worn in a bus or jeepney without making you a target and it still looks good. I got the SRPG47K with white dial and quite happy with it for the price.

Nice review as always, and as usual it's down to whatever rocks your boxers. Maybe given time people will accept this Seiko variant, and if it makes them happy then all is good. 👍 Tam.

my thoughts on these have always been: drilled lugs finally, 4R finally, lots of options finally! but: rebranded as a sports/fashion watch and no longer a diver? booooo

I loved it coz of all of these reasons! never seen a Seiko with this much coverage apart form the skx 🤣 worth talking about just for being so hated but being so unobjectionable looking. The one I got had no alignment defects and cost 220 usd

2023 I’m looking at adding the orange dial to my collection. I already have an Orient Kanno in Black and a Ray II. I love them both. It don’t want to go 3 deep in orient divers. Any opinion?

I bought a 5kx and love it on the silver bracelet. I love this watch. Easy to set the time and better more accurate movement than the skx. Changing straps is easier too. If you are not a diver, then it is the better watch.

Seiko's decision 5ucks. 😡

I bought one in December and really love it.

What a fresh trim my guy. Great review.

Hey Jody, great vid, where did you get your watch winders please, what make are they?

I'm guessing it'll be the same as the new Timex M79, looks like something you probably want, but when you look into it a bit more you lose interest based on a spec sheet, especially if you're into divers. Not sure if anyone who's previously owned a SKX will go for one, but no doubt they'll sell being a classic looking Seiko.

The Devil mixes his improvements with cut corners. Get thee behind me, Seiko!

Hey thanks for a great video. How do I screw the crown in on this watch? Does it do it? I’ve tried pushing the crown in anti clockwise, no click and no tightening. TIA

I bought the Pepsi for 215€ on sale and am quite happy with it. Not as expensive as the SKX at that point, new movement, nice lume, and overall good look and feel to it. Maybe not liked by everybody, but I think it's great. Especially with the new Superman-like S, or rather 5, on it. Have a good one!

But on the other side of the coin, how many of those that are complaining are actually using it as a "dive watch"?

95% of the time I agree with your reviews, but I think you are wrong in this one, Jodi. Let's take it from this angle - most people don't scuba dive. And for those who like to think that 200m WR just makes their watch that much sturdier - go and swim for 100m in a pool and imagine you are going deeper as you swim. You're just not ever going to need a watch with that level of WR. And that's where the only imaginable issue with this watch lies. Compare the actual watches - the SKX has a dull blue dial with painted markers, and a cheap-looking aluminium bezel insert - while the 5KX has a gorgeous sunburst dial with a nice matt insert - and an improved movement that has hacking and hand-winding. It's a solid, weighty, sturdy watch that just looks gorgeous. It's not meant to be an upgrade on the SKX, it's a different watch altogether.

G'day Jody. I brought the SRPD79K, I just love the all black. Due to your Videos, I had already gotten a SKX009K and a SKX007J, so I didn't need a dive watch. I do love the look of it. Due to the addiction of watching your videos, I too have become 'Just One More Watch', I also have collection of Casio watches that I love.

I'm waiting for my Heimdallr SKX homage right now, I was thinking about getting the Islander but the Heimdallr was $144 after using a coupon, plus it has the same upgrades the Islander has minus the lum bezel. I can't wait for you to do the comparison!

I couldn’t agree with you more! I don’t get this watch! The Brain May special edition especially! Brian May wears a Seiko 7584 and has apparently for the last 40 years or so. You’d think if a living legend wears your watch for 40 years you’d do something special! Really special, I don’t know, off the top of my head a skx style case with a 7c46 movement...

Review the islander watch! It's long island's watch store interpretation of an skx successor, a bargain too at 300 dollars.

I'm new to the scene, probably around 6 months or so, and I still only have 1 watch. But for what it's worth, love the dial over the SKX, but I'd still have the SKX over the Seiko 5. I still can't figure why watches have "automatic" printed on them. Surly you would know at the time you bought it, what you bought? Or at least by the sweep of the second hand? any way just my 2 cents. Great video as usual, can't wait for the comparison video.

The only thing I like is the drilled Lugs, I had an issue removing the very thick skx spring bars...

Hey Jody, highly disheartened to read your video thumb nail. Just last month I have bought two of them. One blue and black one, I was very impressed with them. BTW I never owned SKX.

Brian May style since the 80s... SHADE! 😂

Hey Jordie, just a thought here. What if you didn't this of this as the replacement of the 5KX but rather as a watch by itself? Now if we compare it to the 5KX, it has a better movement, a display caseback, the same amazing build quality but just lacking a further 200m water resistance.

I love mine. I got the green dial and green bezel with gold hands and indeses. Its gorgeous and so far works wonerfully.

REJECTED!! Seiko is confused. Orient and Citizen aren’t!

Higher end Prospex is still where the bargains are. Sub 1K for the SBDC061 and SBDC051 are great divers

I got this from an AD in Downtown Miami for less then 200 usd as a birthday gift from my wife back in 2020. It was my first automatic and opened the food gate to the more expensive ones, and a plethora of bought and sold watches. The one big deception was the spring bar on the clasp did not hold while I tried to save a falling box. I`ve put it on a G10 Perlon nato and I love it. The comfort and weight went significantly down and it made it way more playful. So I love it, but it`s not a blind love. I see the flaws, still I will keep it forever.

I think Seiko also took the modding market into account with all these new designs. It's like when car companies like Mercedes and BMW started expanding their range of factory alloy wheel options when they realised a lot of people were going after-market.

I will stick with my Deep Blue Nato 300, Seiko is forcing me to sleep with the competition!

Looks like Seiko are trying to do the modding for us. They just didnt grasp what we were after.

The suits style could end up being collectible down the road. I have the SRPD67 it's pretty stylish but you are correct about the mesh looking off compared to the case.

I have an extensive collection and recently bought a '71 version. I think it's a really fun watch and I like how the white chapter ring goes with the cream lume dots. Ok, I do kinda lament the lack of 200m WR and a lume pip, but I'm not going to go diving with it and like I said, it's just a fun, cost effective watch. Especially as I only paid £175 for it.

Even the skx sucks but you can't say it loud 🤫😂

Helloooooooo Jody, Seiko SKX is Iconic, the new one Meh!

Very late to this party but I just bought the exact same model in the video for $220 aud on a father's day special. Never owned a SKX but I appreciated the look so I'm happy with the purchase at that price

I truly missed out on the skx. I got a garrish green 5kx and have been loving being introduced to seiko. The bezel has nothing but splatters, a mod is in order. Do we know if you can use sk7 bezels?

I like how it’s cool to wear an over-engineered diver “to the office” but it’s a shame normal people who choose the 5KX for how _they_ look are getting ripped off. The implication of value (or not) is not merely hilarious, but more than a little hurtful to the hobby.

Are people who consider the new Seiko 5's to be the "new" SKX/ the (ridiculously nicknamed) "5KX" just setting themselves up for disappointment? The new line of Seiko 5's are just that - the new line of Seiko 5's. … and nothing else. Furthermore, they are a spectacular evolution of the Seiko 5 line!

I love the see through back on watches.

Hi Jody. I purchased the SRPD68 with the mesh bracelet. I got mine for $187 USD. The mesh bracelet really makes it stand out. It's definitely not a diver but I'm ok with that. I do wish it would've had a screw down crown. I'm not crazy about trying to wind the movement as the crown guards get in the way. It's a nice watch but not a real replacement for the very popular SKX.

An upgraded SKX certified 200m diver with a 4R36 movement & a sapphire crystal. WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN SO DAMN HARD ABOUT THAT, SEIKO???

The Orients are looking like the future of cheap divers

Yesterday, I visited my trusted watch shop with plans to buy the 5kx. However, I ended up leaving with a Casio Edifice instead! Despite the 5kx looking good in pictures and videos, it surprisingly looked and felt cheaper once on my wrist.😂

I already have skx007 (love the jubilee retro look and great comfort) and a samurai with the black waffle face. I do like the style of this Seiko 5 watch with the black & gold, applied indices and the hack & winding. If I got a great deal (I got great deals on skx and samurai), I would consider getting a Seiko 5kx. Seiko 5 has a sweet blue face watch on their website that I'm interested in.... I already have Seiko 5 Sports snzg15 field watch that I enjoy.