Great review! I just picked mine up today, and gotta say, this watch looks so great in person, so much so that I didn't hesitate to pick it up. I wanted a Nato strap, but I have to disagree with you on the band. I think it makes this watch look gorgeous, and the silicone almost looks like a matte metal, or a woven strap. super comfortable with no break in time.
The verdict is out. The 5KX are cool, but I haven't fully resonated with mine. Maybe it's just the color, maybe it's being held to the standard of the SKX. Who knows? Hope you enjoyed the video - what do you think about the Seiko 5 Sports? Seiko 5KX SRPD95: amzn.to/3NSHZzV
Saw this soecific one in person today and was kinda surprised how nice it looked I love seiko and I’m always talking good about them across the price range and this is another good example as to why It really glistened in the display case and the cream colored lume gave it a nice charm
I never owned the SKX, and I got the SRPD55 for my birthday. I love this watch, and though the technical specs are not the same, I feel that it’s a spiritual successor. It has the same look, and it’s a high-quality, classic, and reliable watch for beginners. I was bummed about the specs at first, and was very tempted by the Islander instead, but in the end I’m happy I got the Seiko. I love the watch and will probably end up with more. I could easily see the 5KX getting new enthusiasts into this hobby.
I think we're pretty much on the same page, my thoughts are very similar. At the end of the day, as long as you're enjoying it, that's what's important.
@@ChronometerCheck For the first 8 months it was about 18+ spd for some reason it is now -2 spd consistently. Not bad for a 4R36. Only thing I did was swap the bracelet for a silicon strap. Weird.
Saw one of these in person and wow! Really a hell of a looker and I knew it would be $250 or less. Embodies one of my favorite things about seiko, is how tempting a seiko at any price can be My spb143 is better in every way and an actual diver but I may get one of these anyway
It's always cool to be able to enjoy watches at different price points for what they are. And it shows that spending more doesn't always get you a more enjoyable watch (better in some regards, sure).
It varies IE if you are sitting still it won't charge much. If you run a marathon it will charge much faster. But you can also wind it about 20 - 40 times to power it fully so it's not a huge deal
@@ChronometerCheck well i m using one for like 2 weeks i wear is like 8/9 hours while going to office also i keep it off for a few time as i have a sweaty wrist yes it dont get shake bt after coming home when i keep it in my watch box and see it ran for 20/20+ hours so is it normal???
The Seiko Honda Supercub SRPJ49 is one of the favorite watches I own, so I felt obligated to buy a beater work version with this SPRD95. Might mod this one a bit to make it more "mine," but overall I love it as is.
I just recently purchased my first from this line, the all-silver SRPE71. I like it.... but.... mine hasn't really resonated with me yet either. I'm not sure why. Part of it could be that it's running over a minute fast per day, straight out of the box. Honestly not a huge deal to me, but better accuracy just would have made a better first impression. It's not a bad watch at all, overall.
That is quite unfortunate, and outside of the specs of the 4R's rated accuracy. It's possible it may be magnetized, had similar happened to me in a previous SARB I owned. If that's the case, you're in luck, because it's a quite an easy fix.
Awesome! It's a great spring/summer watch. Good for vacation, especially (looks good, water-resistant, not super expensive so not a huge deal if something happens to it)
5KX is not a diver. It is water resistant to 100 meters but not diver certified like the SKX. I have this exact model though and love it. I also have the SKX007J but really like the hand winding and hacking of the SRPD95.
I had one ! Had to be sent back had it a week ! The watch felt great but the day date mechanism was garbage ! There was a click and it would not change day or date ! Felt quality but then the mechanics let it down was very disappointed maybe I just got a bad one ! 😢
Seems like any serious diver would only be wearing a certified dive watch out of tradition. They all use dive computers that are far more high tech and precise than any watch will be.maybe 1% of the watch community are actual divers so it makes perfect sense to not bother. I mean, if you have ever been even 50 meters underwater, it’s pretty intense. So I’m just fine with just being able to swim with it.
It is good automatic watch. For me it is not a good everyday watch because it is a mechanical or automatic. In 1968 it would have been a great everyday watch but it is not 1968. we got power steering cars, microwave ovens, phones that go where we go, you get the picture. Today a good everyday watch is a solar quartz that is +5/-5 seconds a month accurate or an atomic that has a perpetual date and is a fraction of a second accurate all the time. If you're just some rich bum or some other kind of bum for which punctuality is not necessary then yeah an auto or mechanical is fine, but hey Cops don't carry Peacemakers anymore for a reason.
Great review. Just bought this piece. My first seiko. I love it. Can't stop staring at it.
Always amazed by the amount of scuba divers that are into watches lol
Ha, yup
Finally a real review of my watch! It only took me 45 minutes to find you.
Glad to hear it! You have a nice watch 😀
Great review! I just picked mine up today, and gotta say, this watch looks so great in person, so much so that I didn't hesitate to pick it up. I wanted a Nato strap, but I have to disagree with you on the band. I think it makes this watch look gorgeous, and the silicone almost looks like a matte metal, or a woven strap. super comfortable with no break in time.
I've purchased it online yesterday..., can't wait to get it
what is the band called. I want one.
The verdict is out. The 5KX are cool, but I haven't fully resonated with mine. Maybe it's just the color, maybe it's being held to the standard of the SKX. Who knows? Hope you enjoyed the video - what do you think about the Seiko 5 Sports?
Seiko 5KX SRPD95: amzn.to/3NSHZzV
Saw this soecific one in person today and was kinda surprised how nice it looked
I love seiko and I’m always talking good about them across the price range and this is another good example as to why
It really glistened in the display case and the cream colored lume gave it a nice charm
@Tom Gabrielsen You are right regarding water resistance. Enjoy your watches :)
Can you swap the bands on this particular model? I just bought one today and already wanna get a different band😂
I never owned the SKX, and I got the SRPD55 for my birthday. I love this watch, and though the technical specs are not the same, I feel that it’s a spiritual successor. It has the same look, and it’s a high-quality, classic, and reliable watch for beginners.
I was bummed about the specs at first, and was very tempted by the Islander instead, but in the end I’m happy I got the Seiko. I love the watch and will probably end up with more. I could easily see the 5KX getting new enthusiasts into this hobby.
I think we're pretty much on the same page, my thoughts are very similar. At the end of the day, as long as you're enjoying it, that's what's important.
I have the SRPD59K1 orange dial and actually really like it.
It's a fun one. Orange is my favorite summer dial color, and Seiko does it well
@@ChronometerCheck For the first 8 months it was about 18+ spd for some reason it is now -2 spd consistently. Not bad for a 4R36. Only thing I did was swap the bracelet for a silicon strap. Weird.
@@vodkaburner3371 , I agree. Mine has been running a bit slow lately. Not sure why.
I haven't seen anybody mention that this Seiko 5 logo is not actually new, it's a retro one that they brought back. Everyone calls it the "new" one.
I like it better now, knowing that!
Saw one of these in person and wow! Really a hell of a looker and I knew it would be $250 or less.
Embodies one of my favorite things about seiko, is how tempting a seiko at any price can be
My spb143 is better in every way and an actual diver but I may get one of these anyway
It's always cool to be able to enjoy watches at different price points for what they are. And it shows that spending more doesn't always get you a more enjoyable watch (better in some regards, sure).
@@ChronometerCheck well id hate to be too picky about where i find joy, life is very short
can anyone confirm this watch really gives 41 hour charge?? if so then for long u have to wear it get this much hour charge??
It varies IE if you are sitting still it won't charge much. If you run a marathon it will charge much faster. But you can also wind it about 20 - 40 times to power it fully so it's not a huge deal
@@ChronometerCheck well i m using one for like 2 weeks i wear is like 8/9 hours while going to office also i keep it off for a few time as i have a sweaty wrist yes it dont get shake bt after coming home when i keep it in my watch box and see it ran for 20/20+ hours so is it normal???
first timer here and subbed. keep up the awesome work 👍
Thank you very much for watching, Doctor Algy. I will continue to deliver the best watch reviews I can
Great review ❤
The Seiko Honda Supercub SRPJ49 is one of the favorite watches I own, so I felt obligated to buy a beater work version with this SPRD95. Might mod this one a bit to make it more "mine," but overall I love it as is.
Was going to pick up a copy for just over $210, then saw the Spinnaker Croft mid-size for $170 and decided to get the Spinnaker from Island Watch.
Nice, how are you liking it?
I just recently purchased my first from this line, the all-silver SRPE71. I like it.... but.... mine hasn't really resonated with me yet either. I'm not sure why. Part of it could be that it's running over a minute fast per day, straight out of the box. Honestly not a huge deal to me, but better accuracy just would have made a better first impression. It's not a bad watch at all, overall.
That is quite unfortunate, and outside of the specs of the 4R's rated accuracy. It's possible it may be magnetized, had similar happened to me in a previous SARB I owned. If that's the case, you're in luck, because it's a quite an easy fix.
I own this model on a Milanese strap (5 Sports Suits) and I love to wear it in spring and summer 😎
Awesome! It's a great spring/summer watch. Good for vacation, especially (looks good, water-resistant, not super expensive so not a huge deal if something happens to it)
5KX is not a diver. It is water resistant to 100 meters but not diver certified like the SKX. I have this exact model though and love it. I also have the SKX007J but really like the hand winding and hacking of the SRPD95.
I need this strap, where is it from?
It's the default strap that comes with it! Honestly, it looks cool, but comfort-wise it is just ok.
I got mine too! I like it too much. Very good watch
Glad to hear it. Enjoy!
Nah that white chapter is way better
Very complete review!
Thanks for watching!
The Long Island Watch Co. Islander is everything the SKX should have been when the SKX was in production. $300 for the ISL-02.
Minute track is not white, it's cream-toned like the hour markers & hands. Compare it with the actual white of the date wheel
Correct!
Гениальная находка Seiko ! Дизайн - по вкусу. Выбор большой.
I had one ! Had to be sent back had it a week ! The watch felt great but the day date mechanism was garbage ! There was a click and it would not change day or date ! Felt quality but then the mechanics let it down was very disappointed maybe I just got a bad one ! 😢
Most likely the day/date mechanism was damaged by changing it during 9:00 - 3:00
@@ChronometerCheck possibly dont think I did it then but possible, I now got the citizen evo drive promaster diver and love it quality is excellent.
It's cool on youtube, it is beautiful in person.
The SPRD65 is really what you are looking for.
I own one....Its fantastic
Wish it had 20mm lugs and a 40 or 42 case.
Have you checked out the bezel-less 40mm SRPE's?
That would be awesome, would love to see it.
@@Al_Prazolam You beat me to it :)
Much more I waiting Seiko 7548-7000 or Seiko 7C43-7010 reissue with 7C46 and sapphire
That would be awesome.
Seems like any serious diver would only be wearing a certified dive watch out of tradition. They all use dive computers that are far more high tech and precise than any watch will be.maybe 1% of the watch community are actual divers so it makes perfect sense to not bother. I mean, if you have ever been even 50 meters underwater, it’s pretty intense. So I’m just fine with just being able to swim with it.
Lots of skxs and 7002s are so damage prone from water to case dinks it was time for a change. The skx should have never been more than 200$ FLAT.
Yeah, that's the thing about water resistance - it only counts right out of the factory. Over time, the rating degrades anyway.
It is good automatic watch. For me it is not a good everyday watch because it is a mechanical or automatic. In 1968 it would have been a great everyday watch but it is not 1968. we got power steering cars, microwave ovens, phones that go where we go, you get the picture. Today a good everyday watch is a solar quartz that is +5/-5 seconds a month accurate or an atomic that has a perpetual date and is a fraction of a second accurate all the time. If you're just some rich bum or some other kind of bum for which punctuality is not necessary then yeah an auto or mechanical is fine, but hey Cops don't carry Peacemakers anymore for a reason.
Overrated. Poor accuracy, badly moving bezel.
I’ve got an idea. Be original, why imitate another watch channel?
How so?
@@ChronometerCheck You’re telling me you have never seen Watchfinder & Co. the intro with the camera on a wood desk??? Come on bro.
@@michaelscarn2660 Oh yeah, their videos are awesome. I doubt they have a problem with me using a wood background and camera in my backdrop.
That’s funny because I’m the editor. Intellectual property theft a serious offense. Punishable up to 10 years in prison.
@@michaelscarn2660 hahaha cute