I sold 10 Rolex and various luxury watches such as IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega, & Glashutte Original to return to primarily wear Seiko. The impact on horological history by Seiko is as significant as any of the aforementioned brands.
@@heljestrand Exeactly! Started with Rolex, JLC, Carrier and found my way to Seiko - once you get past the hype you realize how well built Seiko Luxe, LX and GS really are. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Agreed! I started with seiko made my way into some more luxurious brands like iwc tudor Rolex omega Glashütte but found my way back to seiko 😀 I love my seiko Uemura!
I couldn't agree more Erik. I recently picked up my brand new SLA049 Uemura for £1100 gb here in the UK discounted from £3200 gb. An insane deal for a beautiful watch which I couldn't pass up. I am a Seikoholic and own way too many from vintage through to modern. They are an absolutely brilliant brand. I also own a couple of older Breitling models, a SuperOcean Professional and an Aerospace and the SLA definitely compares in quality. Thanks for the great content Erik
All nice looking Seiko watches. Half of my meager collection is Seiko, and even at the cheap end the shine and sparkle on my SNKL23J1 is insane. I really bought it to give my son when he’s a bit older, but it’s such a great deal I may snag another for myself. There’s one slot left in my box and I have no divers so this might be something to look at since Grand Seiko doesn’t have anything I just have to have.
@@jh-il5sb Have to buy on Watchuseek etc. The watch boards are where the deals are. Also, search the following - "Seiko SLA watch recon" . Thus will show the people selling and where buy. Thanks for watching!
Most people don’t understand that Seiko makes a wide range of watches from a couple hundred dollars to about $7000 dollars. Generally you get what you pay, I also bought the SLA055 brand new recently and paid 30% less than list price because the dealer had it for 2 years and wanted to move it so I bought it. It’s a fantastic movement similar to the 9S used in Grand Seiko and it has the Grand Seiko ever brilliant steel and the zuratsu polishing. Basically it’s a basic Grand Seiko without the Grand label on it.
Your SLA055 pickup was a great decision. I picked that up last year in a trade for a BB58. It is one that made me quit browsing other divers. The high end special edition seikos are superb
10 years ago things were alot cheaper and not just that most of these cheap seikos were grey market selling significantly below retail. I think you'll find that the profit margins are much smaller than you realize after you factor in the cost of running a fully vertically integrated company, advertising, AD networks/cut the list goes on and on. There are plenty that appreciate all of this and are willing to pay.
I recently was on a Seiko kick, not because of the grey market prices, but because of FOMO and the direction Seiko is going. I bought an SLA023 last spring, when the newest Marinemaster was just announced because I wanted to be able to have that beefy, over-engineered, monocoque case.
Seiko can have big discounts in you are patient. Bought a sla059 new for $1700 unused new. My sla055 came from Japan as a JDM. Think it was new around $3800? My 055 is on a vintage bor bracelet right now. Beyond stunning watch! It seems like it also depends on which model. Some are selling for as much, or more than new.
@@Koishishibaman Agree 100%! It appears that sone that dont do well at retail like the 55 can be bought for deep discounts. Hey, im happy to see it as im not buying to resell. Thanks for watching and commenting
I just saw your WUS post of the 149...so much for selling mine for $900 with two extra bracelets 🙈😂 Good reviews! Maybe I need to hang onto mine 🤔 it is a great watch! The indices catching the light is beautiful OEM bracelet is soso...not as comfortable as I thought it would be. Maybe its the dive extension.
@@MorganMaclellan Yeah, actually a great watch and have been declining in price. Would like to keep but cant keep all. Thanks for watching and commenting
Have you tried reversing the clasp ? I saw a tip online tried it and its comfort is great now what a difference. The dive extension used to dig in corner of wrist not anymore :)
@MorganMaclellan honestly just give it a go only takes minutes. I though not help but perfect now the only thing is clasp operates opposite way but no problem and no red imprint on wrist 🤣
I don’t care if my SLA037 resale goes to zero, I’m keeping it forever! It’s actually the JDM SBEX009 version so even more special. I wear it almost daily on a Strapcode milanese. Looking at picking up an SNR031 now at these reduced levels
@@canadianwatchmonkey3992 Love vintage Seiko as well. Only issue I have is I need a watch that I dont have to be careful with so mostly new for me. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@keithdavis9476 Look up -" Seiko SLA 055 Watch Recon" or Seiko SLA Watch Crunch" and it will show you everyone's listings. I found mine on Watchuseek which is the biggest watch board - I suggest you sign up and look at the sales as free. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You see one Seiko dive watch, you’ve seen them all. I love Seiko too, but let’s get real; those watches you showed look more or less the same to most people.
@@justmeeagainn To each there own but these are not ordinary Seikos. The SLA and LX line are amazing and build quality better than Tudor.....Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@GRIFFKILL Yeah, and I dont get a damn thing from them. When I started collecting I thought Omega, Rolex etc. were the only brands to buy. Now I can look at with perspective regardless if Brand! Thanks for watching
Seiko watches were affordable 10 years ago. Not any more. Aliexpress brands like San Martin are offering astonishing quality watches with Seiko movements at a tenth of the price. Exposes the huge margins the big brands (many who use the same chinese factories) are making. Unfortunately we could see a repeat of the quartz crisis and the big brands will only have themselves to blame.
Yeah that's not going to happen. The Chinese brands will cannibalize themselves before they even get close and they won't get close because they only appeal to a very niche buyer (spec junkies). Seiko are in the market at every level and cater to every type of buyer
I’m okay with the seiko prices. I mean people don’t complain at entry level swiss watches that charge 2k for a cheap sellita 200w movement now do they? People buy swatch omega watches that are pure crap for $500. Save up a few hundred more and you can get a seiko slim turtle or captain willard. I’m just saying🤷♂️.
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I sold 10 Rolex and various luxury watches such as IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega, & Glashutte Original to return to primarily wear Seiko. The impact on horological history by Seiko is as significant as any of the aforementioned brands.
@@heljestrand Exeactly! Started with Rolex, JLC, Carrier and found my way to Seiko - once you get past the hype you realize how well built Seiko Luxe, LX and GS really are. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Agreed! I started with seiko made my way into some more luxurious brands like iwc tudor Rolex omega Glashütte but found my way back to seiko 😀 I love my seiko Uemura!
I couldn't agree more Erik. I recently picked up my brand new SLA049 Uemura for £1100 gb here in the UK discounted from £3200 gb. An insane deal for a beautiful watch which I couldn't pass up. I am a Seikoholic and own way too many from vintage through to modern. They are an absolutely brilliant brand. I also own a couple of older Breitling models, a SuperOcean Professional and an Aerospace and the SLA definitely compares in quality. Thanks for the great content Erik
@@ianwoodward1127 Crazy deals and love the Uemura. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for the fantastic tip! Great video.
@@doreen.a Thanks for watching and commenting
i have four tunas one with the 8l35 SBDX011, i have Rolex watches as well but top end seiko is what i go to 🔥.
Love the content.
@@alanruffin6473 Thanks for that and for watching and commenting.
All nice looking Seiko watches. Half of my meager collection is Seiko, and even at the cheap end the shine and sparkle on my SNKL23J1 is insane. I really bought it to give my son when he’s a bit older, but it’s such a great deal I may snag another for myself. There’s one slot left in my box and I have no divers so this might be something to look at since Grand Seiko doesn’t have anything I just have to have.
@@AnthonyMartinez 100%! Funny how some people "get" Seiko and just do mnt and never will! Thanks for watching ans commenting
where are you getting these great seiko deals?......everywhere I look the prices are still relatively high.
@@jh-il5sb Have to buy on Watchuseek etc. The watch boards are where the deals are. Also, search the following - "Seiko SLA watch recon" . Thus will show the people selling and where buy. Thanks for watching!
Most people don’t understand that Seiko makes a wide range of watches from a couple hundred dollars to about $7000 dollars. Generally you get what you pay, I also bought the SLA055 brand new recently and paid 30% less than list price because the dealer had it for 2 years and wanted to move it so I bought it. It’s a fantastic movement similar to the 9S used in Grand Seiko and it has the Grand Seiko ever brilliant steel and the zuratsu polishing. Basically it’s a basic Grand Seiko without the Grand label on it.
@@Miroslaw-rs8ip I'm with ya! Unfortunately yes, most dont Understand the brand. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Your SLA055 pickup was a great decision. I picked that up last year in a trade for a BB58. It is one that made me quit browsing other divers. The high end special edition seikos are superb
@@jessesix Thanks for that as many just dont "get it".
Love the content and love the fact that you are seikoholic just like myself. 😂 Subscribed immediately
@@Seikoholic1973 Thats great! Thanks so for watching, subscribing and commenting.
10 years ago things were alot cheaper and not just that most of these cheap seikos were grey market selling significantly below retail. I think you'll find that the profit margins are much smaller than you realize after you factor in the cost of running a fully vertically integrated company, advertising, AD networks/cut the list goes on and on. There are plenty that appreciate all of this and are willing to pay.
@@pk1342 Thanks for watching and commenting.
I recently was on a Seiko kick, not because of the grey market prices, but because of FOMO and the direction Seiko is going.
I bought an SLA023 last spring, when the newest Marinemaster was just announced because I wanted to be able to have that beefy, over-engineered, monocoque case.
@@JLUnit416 Its my most loved and bought watch as have had 4 MM300s and 4 MM Tunas and absolutely love them! Thanks for watching.
Seiko can have big discounts in you are patient. Bought a sla059 new for $1700 unused new. My sla055 came from Japan as a JDM. Think it was new around $3800? My 055 is on a vintage bor bracelet right now. Beyond stunning watch!
It seems like it also depends on which model. Some are selling for as much, or more than new.
@@Koishishibaman Agree 100%! It appears that sone that dont do well at retail like the 55 can be bought for deep discounts. Hey, im happy to see it as im not buying to resell. Thanks for watching and commenting
I love my SLA055 however I wish it were smaller
@@e36boy Me too - at least to 40. Thanks for watching.
I just saw your WUS post of the 149...so much for selling mine for $900 with two extra bracelets 🙈😂
Good reviews! Maybe I need to hang onto mine 🤔 it is a great watch! The indices catching the light is beautiful
OEM bracelet is soso...not as comfortable as I thought it would be. Maybe its the dive extension.
@@MorganMaclellan Yeah, actually a great watch and have been declining in price. Would like to keep but cant keep all. Thanks for watching and commenting
Have you tried reversing the clasp ? I saw a tip online tried it and its comfort is great now what a difference. The dive extension used to dig in corner of wrist not anymore :)
@@daveLin104 cool! I'll give that a shot
@MorganMaclellan honestly just give it a go only takes minutes. I though not help but perfect now the only thing is clasp operates opposite way but no problem and no red imprint on wrist 🤣
Erik I picked up my SLA047 brand new for under 2K .
@@1968jpy Amazing! I absolutely love it when prices are low! Thanks for watching.
I don’t care if my SLA037 resale goes to zero, I’m keeping it forever! It’s actually the JDM SBEX009 version so even more special. I wear it almost daily on a Strapcode milanese. Looking at picking up an SNR031 now at these reduced levels
@@wd99999 Couldn't agree more as happy when they go down. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice video but if I’m buying Seiko I’m going vintage chronographs like the Pogue or Speedtimers, just need to find the right ones 😊
@@canadianwatchmonkey3992 Love vintage Seiko as well. Only issue I have is I need a watch that I dont have to be careful with so mostly new for me. Thanks for watching and commenting
Is the z199 bracelet of the same shade at that blue dialed 62mas with a diashield coating?
Seikos are awesome I make my own Seiko mods.
@@daryl9799 Love that but have no patience and everything too damn small. Thanks for watching.
@erikkinginnyc I hear ya getting the hands on are a nightmare lol
Where would someone look for an SLA055 at $2k? Everywhere I'm looking they are $3k+. Thanks.
@@keithdavis9476 Look up -" Seiko SLA 055 Watch Recon" or Seiko SLA Watch Crunch" and it will show you everyone's listings. I found mine on Watchuseek which is the biggest watch board - I suggest you sign up and look at the sales as free. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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@@alexbizz Yup. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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I wish i could get a homage atlist 😪
You see one Seiko dive watch, you’ve seen them all. I love Seiko too, but let’s get real; those watches you showed look more or less the same to most people.
@@justmeeagainn To each there own but these are not ordinary Seikos. The SLA and LX line are amazing and build quality better than Tudor.....Thanks for watching and commenting.
Iv got seiko save the ocean manta ray samurai next seiko Speedtimer they just look better then others do
@@krisseaman1717 Agree and they hit a home run with the Samurai! Thanks for watching and commenting.
That was one big pitch to sell your watches...weak
@@GreenWaterCartel Wasn't about selling my watches at all just SEIKO is the best to buy now for deals. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Seiko loves this guy 🤑🤑🤑
And my bank account hates him 😂
@@GRIFFKILL Yeah, and I dont get a damn thing from them. When I started collecting I thought Omega, Rolex etc. were the only brands to buy. Now I can look at with perspective regardless if Brand! Thanks for watching
These are super overpriced
@@YaroShendrik Not to Seiko fans as different level of Seikos. Thanks for watching.
Nonsense. Steeldive make an excellent 62mas copy for $275 with sapphire and seiko engine. So WHERE ia the big difference?
One is a watch nobody has heard of. One is a watch everyone has heard of. That’s where the big difference is.
Love my dark manta samurai, but problem with seiko is, they all pretty much look the same, only tge movements on the inside change
@@gianlucaalessia5538 Kinda true but level of finishing as well. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@erikkinginnyc is the level of finishing that much better? Bc i gotta say, it looks pretty good already mine
SEIKO SOLAR 200M DIVER, BEST WATCH. .......
@@asa-w7s2b Yes, great watch! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Seiko watches were affordable 10 years ago. Not any more. Aliexpress brands like San Martin are offering astonishing quality watches with Seiko movements at a tenth of the price. Exposes the huge margins the big brands (many who use the same chinese factories) are making. Unfortunately we could see a repeat of the quartz crisis and the big brands will only have themselves to blame.
I agree with you to a point. San Martin are fantastic value but lack history and presence…at this time. But every company started small.
Yeah that's not going to happen. The Chinese brands will cannibalize themselves before they even get close and they won't get close because they only appeal to a very niche buyer (spec junkies). Seiko are in the market at every level and cater to every type of buyer
@ I’m sure the Swiss said the same about the Japanese. Time will tell.
I’m okay with the seiko prices. I mean people don’t complain at entry level swiss watches that charge 2k for a cheap sellita 200w movement now do they? People buy swatch omega watches that are pure crap for $500. Save up a few hundred more and you can get a seiko slim turtle or captain willard. I’m just saying🤷♂️.
@ I agree with you. does “Swiss” really make a watch great. I think the presage line is stunning for any price.
Everyone?