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How The Seiko SNK809 Gets You Hooked (Despite Its Major Flaw) - Seiko SNK809 Review
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2020
- In this Seiko SNK809 review video, I analyse every aspect of this popular Seiko 5 field watch, including water resistance, build quality and aesthetics; to see if it's still a viable option against its competition.
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There are no flaws with the Seiko SNK800 series, only flaws with the humans graced by its presence.
Yes
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Yes, there is. Its time accuracy is not reliable. Not more than a years it’s already delaying for 5 mins and more than a year the delay is from 5 to 30 mins. Under a $100 automatic watch, you get what you paid for.
@@gab_viewer After wearing for a year? Bro, that's not bad at all. I think I can cope with resetting my watch every few months, especially considering most people have to set their watch at least twice a year anyway.
Man, this has “Ice Cold” written on it
Ice. Cold.
The SNK809 was my first Seiko mechanical and really got me hooked. The strap was immediately stored and thanks the abundance of 18 mm straps on the market, it's become quite the chameleon. NATO, Perlon, Leather, and Silicon straps all look great on the '809 and in nearly any color. It's a little tank of a watch with a near-cult following. Worth noting on the '809: Not only does it check the box as a Field Watch, but if you forget the diminutive size for a moment, it also passes as a Flieger Type B, pilot's watch. Granted it's a stretch, but for a guy like me with a 6.75" wrist, I'll never be able to wear a genuine 45+ mm-sized Flieger watch. So this one checks off that 'look' in my watch collection. Another point: The '809 is also a gateway to the watch modding community. Want to really customize your watches? Start here. Its cheaper than trying to get your hands on a Seiko SKX series - that ship has sailed.
Watch enthusiasts should all have at least one 7S26-equipped Seiko. The Seiko 5 Series has many great styles and sizes. They require your interaction by wearing them or giving it a few 'Seiko-Shakes' to get it going. This a great watch to share on your channel, Ben. Great choice.
New Orleans Saints fan here.Switched the tan face to black straps and did the same with the black face and tan straps.Got 2 Saints colored watches and get more compliments than when I wear one of my Rolex watches.
The SNK809 was also my first mechanical watch. I have tried all sorts of 18mm straps on it but have found that I always end up going back to the stock black strap, I think it suits it better than the rest. With the satin finish on the case I don't like putting natos with the high polish silver buckles on it, and satin buckles are harder to find. I also think natos make it sit a little high on the wrist considering the watch is small. So my preference is a 2 piece strap with satin buckles, but it's so versatile you could put anything on it. I love how the SNK809 aesthetic follows the flieger watches of WWII but also has a nod to Seiko's RAF Gen 1 in its dimensions, and even has a sort of Sinn-esque tough look to it. It's a God-tier watch.
i've dived and swimmed 3 years since i got this watch and never had any problem whatsoever, i think they just dont get the certified rating to make it cheaper, but in reality it can handle water resistence just fine
I mean the fact it can be had for under 100USD, it's not like you'd have to sell your kidney if it broke
I am sure it has the same quality gaskets as the 10 bar ones and it is very fine for what it is . The only problem is with winding unless you are quite active and wearing it all day.
@@oldhippo2158 I calculated once that if you swing your arms moderately while walking a 20minute walk will wind in enough to run for 24hrs, Never had a issue with any of my 7s series movements that they'll stop cause I don't move enough, even when I swap watches just before going to bed..
I dive 40 meters in Bali and this thing don't get any problem
@@athiftsabit1208 Tenane mas? Aku meh tuku iki.
I own several watches including several Swiss, German and Japanese luxury models, but my SNK809 is one of the few that I'll never sell. It's perfect.
"Cool" coming in at stock, "Ice Cold" modded with an AR double domed sapphire crystal
Ha! How coincidental it is that I am wearing this watch today after having put it aside for months! 😁
me too:))
@@reperealegandirii same! Decided to take it out and put it on a nato.
I've got the SNK805, very similar, and I love it to death. It's my first automatic watch to boot, and spends way more time on my wrist than any other watch of mine.
A Seiko SNK803 was my first mechanical watch purchase and kick started a love of watches. The SNK 800 range is classic in my opinion, particularly for me as the size suits my small wrists better than anything bigger.
I would have to agree that this line of watches is one of the most perfect entry’s/gateways into the hobby of watch collecting or maybe for some people just the entry into collecting mechanical watches specifically, either way these Are quite nice pieces and come in a few different dial options which is really nice!
I've owned a SNK809 for a couple of years and I love it. It is considered a field watch but to me it looks a feels more like a hybrid between a field watch and a Flieger. Definitely a must own for Seiko and military watch lovers.
Got the watch as a graduation gift to myself. As soon as i got out of the shop I went to a watch strap shop and had the straps changed to a dark brown leather that can develop patina and creasing. I love this watch a lot especially its value for money. Will definitely be replacing the glass soon.
This was my first automatic. I'd been using quite a few mid-tier quartz watches for a while like Casios and Citizens, and had my eyes on this one for a while. Love it.
My early '80's Seiko 5 'railway time' is still going strong... although it's a little too small for my wrist, the only downside to the range for me.
after 2 years of waiting i FINALLY got one! loving every bit of it!
I have two of these seikos, the green and blue variants. Absolutely love them! Very accurate review.
I recently got one as my first field watch, and I can honestly say that I'm already used to wearing it every day. It goes with pretty much everything in my casual wardrobe.
For those reasons, I'd put it in "cool".
I have some much more expensive pieces but my SNK807 is still one of my favourites. Brilliant value. Always recommend them to friends.
I have one and like the included canvas strap....I've seen a review where they thought it was too stiff and uncomfortable but once it's worn a bit, it shapes to your wrist and is fits very well. (It was also my first of 7 watches that I have and my introduction into horology)
SNK-807 (the blue version) was my second automatic and remains my most worn auto and my favorite watch in my collection.
Not the favorite in my collection but it is my most worn. I don't have to think about it. Just strap and go. It has been exposed many times to powerful magnets (MRI Tech) but still keeps decent accuracy. A true no brainer beater.
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Ice cold. I love mine and I have a 7.5 wrist. I’ve adjusted the beat error to .01 and I run it +3-4 sec/day for unbelievable accuracy
I've had the green SNK805 for a year and recently bought the black SNK809 (it wasn't easy finding one for under $100 - they're becoming rare). It's a beautiful watch. The black dial and black background on the day/date wheel give it a nice "stealth" character. Seiko is the real deal and well worth the money, every time.
I have been wearing this watch for a year and a half and for me it is "cool". I have not had any problems with this watch during all this time that I have been using it. It may look a little small just by millimeters but it still looks good, especially for those with thin arms.
I've had the SNK803 for a couple of years now, and it gets a lot of wrist time. Ice cold, any day of the week!
Worn one of these for 4 years, and like others has gotten a large beating during that time.
Had a steel bracelet for a while and at one point touched it on both the poles of a 190Ah lead acid battery that welded all the chain links together. The watch has a small dent now where the short happened, but oh man. It still runs like the day I bought it. Considering possibly a few hundred amps went through it I'm still amazed to this day.
Without realizing it, I swam with this a few times. Never saw any moisture on the inside
It's water resistance far exceeds the one stat d,I've swim in it,showered in it,dunked it more times than I care to remember and I've seen one used on a scuba dive down to 14 mtrs...Seiko don't mess around when it comes to water resistance
@@deanwaller8283 Maybe Sieko meant it can literally go down 30 meters :0
I bought an SNK803 and a Vostok Amphibia (another affordable entry point to automatics) at the same time, and asked my wife to wear the former for a day or so to get it wound up (no hand winding on the 7S26) while I tried the Vostok out. It's been her watch ever since, she loves that thing!
This was one of my first automatic watches and I still have it and wear it periodically. I have the green one but always regretted not getting the black one but it’s definitely a cool watch.
Great little watch and a great field watch option, remember it being a contender when I was looking for my first automatic!
I had the SNK803 Khaki version. I loved it even though it looked small on my 8" wrist. I wore it fishing and it kept getting moisture in it until it quit. I replaced it with an SNZG15J1, Larger, 100m WR. COOL
I am thinking about buying this as my first mechanical timepiece. Thanks for the video👍🏻
I love mine and have to say ice cold for it's amazing price point. I've tortured mine in water and all over. The crystal has gotten a bit scratched but it held up ok considering what I've done to it. To me it seems crazy to put a sapphire crystal in a $78 watch but I'm really considering it with how well it has performed over the last 4 years.
Hallo Ben, it's Cool! The biggest problem is the low quality mechanical movement. Non hacking, non hand winding en not so accurate. I would personally prefer the Lorus. The Seiko watch will run for 40 years without a proper service, no problem, that's why I think it is still Cool.
To be honest, I only bother about hacking and hand winding the first few weeks after owning a mechanical watch. Now I just pick up my watch, shake it a bit and wear it.
Hi Joop Plankman. I have such a huge issue with mechanical watches that neither handwind or hack.
Staggo Lee and What issue could it be? Any specific watches with that said issue?
@@samuelgomez974 I can't speak for Staggo, but personally, I find non-hand winding non-hacking movements frustrating to set and keep wound vs. a hacking hand-winding piece. This, coupled with the inherent inaccuracy and low power reserve of the 7S26, makes the SNK and SKX series undesirable for me.
@@anthonylafon3757 : unless you wear a watch every day , non hand winding is a pain in the ass .
Just bought one. Can't wait to get it!
Ice cold. My first watch was a snkl43, and I still love looking at the back of it. Most Seiko 5's are so versatile and timeless, that you can have them in a budget 2 watch collection with a beater/diver. They can be dressed up, but also be a good casual piece.
I am so enamored of this watch that I have two of them. The green dial on a distressed leather bund strap (to further the B-Uhr dial motif) and the red dial version on a mesh metal bracelet to give it a bit of flash. As mentioned previously, for such an inexpensive automatic watch, it is remarkably accurate and is able to take quite a beating. Hardlex is satisfactory, but it will scratch, however one cannot expect a sapphire crystal at this price point. The provided strap is rather cheaply made and will wear out quickly, nor is it very comfortable. A quick change of the strap, however, will solve that problem easily! I would say this is definitely "Cool"!
Just got it like 3 days ago and super happy so far :)
I had my eyes on this watch for some time, and this will be my first automatic watch (its on its way). I'm new to the watch community. i love the field watch look.
I'm liking this channel a lot.
Good choice! Thanks for the kind words!
Ice cold no doubt. I can't wait to get my hands on this watch. Although I'm still not sure whether to get the cream version or the black version...
Thanks for the video! I have two Seikos now (after suffering through the frustration of owning an old Rolex). They are amazing timepieces for sure.
I think of this watch as a Fleiger style watch type b dial. The hands are seen on so many versions of it. I love this style of watch! Great video!!!
That's the second watch of my 2 everyday watches: Casio A 158 & SNK809 :)
Love both of them (especially snk) and they perfectly fit my skinny wrist...
That Flieger Type B dial is still the most legible format for a watch face. After owning an SNK807 (blue version) for years, my dream watch is a Laco Kempten 39mm.
Bought this for my dad and he loves it. I thought it was so worth the buy that I might buy myself one next paycheck
I want to get this piece as my first automatic watch and second field watch after my Timex. Already excited after this review
Ice Cold! I bought an SNK809 with the bracelet earlier this year for about $80 and I am impressed. The bracelet is better than the bracelet on my SNKL43. It is the perfect size to wear out in the hot summer. The lack of water resistance isn't a huge trade-off as I have an Orient diver for that.
I have the same watch. People slag off Seiko 5 bracelets for being cheap, rattly and nasty but so what if the bracelet has folded links and hollow end links? It looks good with the bead-blasted finish and is also super comfortable.
Lack of water resistance? What are you talking about? It Is water resistant.
Hi Ben. Here's my huge issue with automatic watches: no hacking, no handwinding. My Orient Bambino does all three. I had to swap the automatic movement on my Seiko skx 009 for a nh36. Buyer's remorse on a watch I really wanted. I feel limited to quartz watches. This is okay, since I adore such watches as the Seiko Retro Perpetual. Stellar watch.
Would be nice to see some new small watches released by Seiko.
Yes!
I modded my snk803 with an skx009 dial and seconds hand and One Second Closer Final Fantasy white hour and minute hands. I'll eventually upgrade the movement and crystal. It's been a really fun and rewarding learning process. I think the watch looks awesome now.
Got mine with the metal bracelet, and it loved pulling my arm's hair, also the hollow links are dreadful. Swapped the metal bracelet for a leather strap with a butterfly clasp and it transformed this watch into far more elegant time piece 👍
Best beginner's automatic watch to have or gift.
What color strap dud you put in it? Thinking of doing the same.
@@monte4150 black leather strap, best decision. Maybe for the next one I may go for a dark brown one 😎👍
My first automatic watch. And the smallest too. I wont hesitate to recommend to my friends.
Overall, “cool.” I bought this a few years ago as my first auto movement watch. Though it lacks hacking and hand winding, it has has held up well for the price. For me, it is a very good knock around watch when you want something more attractive than a plastic ( G shock or Ironman) watch.
These cost so little, it's hard to ever find them discounted. The most I've seen is 10 US on a Jomashop coupon special. I prefer the green out of all four colors. Cool.
Yes my 1st automatic watch bought at the same time as the Orange Monster. Ultimately this watch was a little too small for my tastes but I still say it is cool.
I love wearing this watch. Its a COOL watch. Those well finished lume Lands and broad Case Back Window makes it a winner. Overall good fit and finish.
Also no misaligned Hour-Markers like other Seikos. (All printed here). Never seen a misaligned Logo on these.
New watch collectors should be careful and not get frustrated using the smallish crown while setting time and especially changing DAY-DATE.(though better than other small crown watches).
When I cant make out which watch to wear , I wear SNK ! Its versatile and you can wear it with almost anything, anytime.
Love this watch! I've recently purchased higher tier watches but still this is the one I most often reach for in the morning. I think it is because of the small size and versatile dial. I have mine on a leather strap.
Just picked mine up today and its my first automatic watch and I'm extatic 😁
I’ve had one for 6 years now. Still the most reliable watch in my collection.
Bought one for my teenage boy this Christmas and he loves it. Ice Ice cold.
Hi Ben, great vid. I have the the blue variant and wear it regularly. I'm with you in that that I think it's a field style watch, wrong size and wrong crown for a fleiger. Look forward to your next video.
This was my first real watch ever, gifted to me by my grandfather. Sadly, after not using it for a few years because it broke, I lost it in between moving houses. Now I really want to buy it again, but the prices seem to increased a bit...
I swapped a SNK809 dial and movement into a SKX173 case for a Marathon dive watch look. Love it.
Currently wearing the snk807. Ive had it for awhile and find myself wearing this more than my Oris big crown. Its just a simple well executed comf watch. Definitely cool if not ice cold.
Bought one years ago. Took my Apple Watch off earlier, put on my g-shock, took that off and now wearing the SNK800. I’m not big into watches but I like having one that’s comfortable and reliable and this thing has always fit the bill.
I have the SNK807 variant (blue dial and band) and like it quite a bit. It sits on my winder right next to my Orient Ray Raven II (pumpkin dial) Seiko makes outstanding watches. I even have some vintage Seiko (King Seiko Hi-Beat) watches, and one of these days, I plan to add a Grand Seiko spring drive to the collection.
I really appreciate how you take smaller wrists into perspective. I am a (sometimes -1) first hole on the strap person myself and can't wear many a watch due to its unreasonable size. Seikos 37/38 mm got me hooked on the Seiko5 line.
Yes, watch makers.... Listen up!
We have small wrists, so make us small watches please.
If the case size fits you well Seiko SNK809 has a great potential to mod it or customize: crystal, hands, movement!
And women's hearts! I love this little watch. It gets an "ice cold" rating from me.
Its a great alternative to crappy, flimsy "women's" watches. Durable but not monstrous.
I have very thin wrists and wanted something that had a casual look so I ordered one of these as my first watch.
I purchased my Seiko field watch in 2008 for £24.00 from a dealer in Singapore. It still keeps good time, I've had no issues and I rate it very highly. The strap is the original one, although the stitching wore through on the small leather re-enfocement. I removed that and it is still serviceable. I do prefer it to my cheap Lorus "Lumibrite" field watch simply because it fits my wrist better and is more comfotable. It goes right up there at the top as far as I am concerned.
Ive had mine in green for a year now, put a green barton nato band on it and I could be more bappy with it. Would definatley recommend
hey man thanks for all the love to watch commiunity.
I bought a brand new snzg09 the other day and It make sound as I wind it and I think sometimes the rotor stuck in places. I havent owned any mechanical watches befor I just wanted to see if it is normal ?
SNK809 is Cool. I like the SNZG15 too (I have one). Nice review. All the best, Rob in Switzerland
What 'got' me was researching for a practical field watch for back country trips in the North of Canada...Bertucci was my 'gateway' drug...
I’ve got the green one absolutely love it, can’t see how people can complain for the price!
I have that exact type and color and it does keep great time. My only negative is no manual wind option, but for the price I think that might be asking too much more.
I had an SNK803 and loved it. It's too small for my 8" wrist but I wore it. I didn't realize the WR was so poor. RIP SNK803.
I have this exact model. It is a little small for my 7.5" wrist but it is still one of my favorites.
The one that got me in is my Seiko Solar. I love it.
I own this watch and I can personally say that it is the incest of cold.
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Love Seikos, and have had many. My favorites are the divers. But I have several Seikos 5s including that one. That one is the only one to have any mechanical issues over the years. To be fair I may have worn it when I had a bike crash, or fell in the woods, or something, I don't remember as both have happened more than once over the years lol. I love the hi contrast dial etc but, for some reason, this watch always ends up "off" in time. Or sometimes stops. It is probably a simple fix but I never got around to taking it to a jeweler. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another though.
Also, Seiko lume is bright as heck. don't know how they do it.
Ben, your video's are very well done and enjoyable. The one thing I would suggest thou, is that being that your video's are reaching the U.S. could your provide the amazon or whichever sites U.S. dollar price also. Thanks, keep up the great work.
I do watch repair. Love your video. First one I've seen. These are great for the price. Especially if you can get it in the hands of a Watchmaker and dial in the amplitude and beat error. In shipping alone they usually get a bit off. People like to knock these because they don't hack or manual wind. Not really a big deal in my opinion. Plus I love the size. I rate it cool for its bang for the buck ratio, the beautiful dial and color choices.
My first automatic...still love and still wear it! Buy the black face.
Had this watch for 3 yrs.I where it to work everyday,I would class it as (cool) it's been a great watch.
Hi, Ben. Good review my friend. I have the green version and it's a great little watch. Making a change to wear a smaller watch . Keep well. Best regards 😆😺
Cool. Bought this watch on Amazon a week ago.
I wear this on a black silicone strap. It's my daily work watch. I work in a metal shop. Other than a few blemishes around the case, it's held up better than I thought getting whacked around on random steel objects at my job. I love this watch. I just wish it was hackable.
I own one and and love this Seiko snk809 i think it was one of my best watch chooses
This was my first auto, got me hooked ended up buying a Hamilton khaki king. I'll be getting a Baltic Aquascaphe or Sbdc063 next.
Cool! Got mine during the lockdown :)
Very nice review.
I have a blue one with fabric straps. Definitely in the cool category!
cool!!!! I got mine recently. Really loving it
My biggest issue was the strap. Despite what some on the internet said, I could not get the strap to break in well. Not really an issue though because I swapped it with a NATO after about a month on the wrist. I have had no issues with the waterproofing despite what many say. I have been snorkeling with it (I know its not diving) continuously submerged between 2 and 10 feet for an hour or more with no issues. Plus, if there is water ingress a new movement is like 20 dollars and can be replaced in an afternoon without much effort.
I've not purchased one yet, but I'm sure one of these days I'll end up with an 807 on wrist. Pretty cool little watch. Great value for money from where I'm sitting.
Cool. I own the SNK805. I wear it with a red NATO strap or vintage brown leather strap w/red stitching.
I wear my SNK809 on Nato straps. Right now it's on an orange nato and it is SHARP!