Yes I do it with Omega. 1934 -1973. I am wearing tonight a 1934 15-jewel Omega. It is so accurate that it would compare to many modern watches. I bought this watch from Poland. If anything Omega made to many different models. Ther are som really unique Omega watches out in circulation
I've read of collectors not only building collections with one brand; they do so with one MODEL within that one brand! For example, guys might like to get different editions of the Omega Speedmaster or different editions of the TAG Heuer Carrera.
I have very recently been caught up with automatic watch enthusiasm. I inherited a handwound 1967 Seiko C22 Sealion from my grandfather. May I know what exactly regarding Seiko makes you feel so? Thanks!
@@rrcblaze the price is getting higher, alignment issues, and their spec at midrange can be better are issues ppl don’t like, still a great brand though
For me it’s Seiko QC issues on even more expensive watches, rising prices for entry models like new Seiko 5 while killing affordable and popular models like SKX007(in Poland SKX costs 300 euro or more and you have to import it from Asia) or SNK809. Don’t get me wrong - they are great company with amazing heritage, cool technology like Magic Lever or Diashock resist and SNK809 was my first automatic but I don’t like that they relegate affordable watches to brands like Orient when they go for middle and High End markets only. Good thing is that we have competition - low End market will always be there and customers who can’t spend more but would love to wear basic mechanical Watch. Hopefully someone will compete with Orient because in low End if you want dress Watch it’s always Bambino, Esteem or Envoy :)
@@piotrkwasniewski7774 it made sense to kill of the SKX007, despite it being a cult classic. It was first released in 1996. There's not much reason to keep a 20+ year old model with zero updates in production.
I loved this series. I would like to see more affordable brands like orient, timex, casio, then jump to higher like hamilton and tissot, and then the luxury tier with omega, rolex, AP, and more.
My Seiko watch collection so far ~ 1. Grand Seiko Blue Snowflake SBGA407 2. Seiko Green Alpinist SARB017 3. Seiko Prospex Blue Lagoon Turtle Limited Edition SRPB11K1 4. Seiko GS Style Black Dial Quartz SUR311P1
Seiko is one of those brands that people love to hate and hate to love. I have a few high end watches but I hate that I love my $150 Seiko more than my IWC. Seiko truly has something for everyone.
For as much as we bash Seiko lately (stagnant specs, QC issues, price increases), it was nice to realize through your video why we love them so much. They really are a powerhouse!
I think a lot of those who 'bash' on Seiko, including me, are more frustrated than hate Seiko or enjoy bashing on them. I own three Seikos and have plans to purchase two more. We all long for the days of the great value fabulous SKX as an example. We are frustrated that we can find other watches for much cheaper without Seikos issues often with better specs AND Seiko movements. These can be straight up Seiko homages, other brands including Citizen or sister brand Orient, or micro-brands. We still LOVE Seiko's designs but just wish they would fix the issues (these issues aren't huge or terrible expensive: milled instead of pressed clasp, signed crown, sapphire crystal - even synthetic and better QC) to justify the increasing prices or keep the prices down to a point we could say 'ok it isn't perfect ... but it is great for the price'.
I have 2 marinemasters and the new Naomi Uemara edition SLA051, but, my favorite Seiko is my Turtle. IMHO, that is THE quintessential Seiko, representing everything good about the brand in one product. It has heritage, function, reliability, quality, it's priced for the everyman, and it has great style. Plus, it comes in a variety of colorways and editions. A guy could start an entire collection of just Turtles. What more could you ask?
True. Longines and Omega have you covered for a diverse collection, unlike a certain crown 👑 brand 😏😏😏 not as much choice as Seiko but not bad at all. Personally I would go Omega for a one brand collection due to the (IMHO) better coaxial movements.
I had the same though, but with Tissot, given price point compatibility between the two. Visodate, Porto, Lisbia, Gentleman, PRX, Héritage Chrono (or Janeiro if you are super lucky), Sovereign, Seastar. Plus a whole world of vintage to delve into. And the T-Touch for the new tech generation. Athough, the Longines 1967 Heritage Chrono Diver stands as a near perfect one piece collection all on its own functionality-wise. 300m WR, column wheel, vertical clutch, 70 hours power reserve, second time zone bezel, timer bezel, tachymeter, and that burgundy adding just enough elegance for a business suit (it wears a lot smaller and thinner than it's specs).
Great video as always Teddy! Me personally, I'd be interested in seeing a one-brand collection video on Longines. With the Flagship Heritage, Conquest, and Hydroconquest, I think you get a perfect trio!
The SZSB016 model is also a solid one and you can get it for less than $250....also the SNZG15JC you can get that one for under $200....all good choices
Funnily enough my collection is mostly Seiko based. I have the 2 Sarbs, the blu mini alpinist, the sarb017 (probably my fav watch) and the icon itself Skx009. And they are just wonderful 😁
Would love to see you build a vintage seiko collection because they offered so much diversity from the 60s up to the 80s with their quartz moments. I have a couple of vintage King, Grand and normal seiko watches and they are absolutely brilliant!
Ok, let's be honest. Who is going to buy that Omega to go diving with it? Why does it need a helium escape valve? If you are a diver you're using a dive computer or a dive watch a lot less expensive than that Omega. Hell Seiko has proved you don't even need one if your watch is designed properly. I know I'm being hyper-critical but what a useless complication for a lux watch.
It's like the rolex seadweller,you know no one will go saturation diving with it and i'm pretty sure that if did that i would probably have a beater digital quartz with the highest water resistance i can find.i don't really care about style and craftsmanship if i was soldering steel pipes at 70m under the sea. And i absolutely need to know how much time i have with my oxygen suply.back before quartz it made perfect sense and these brand were tool watches and were worn in extreme conditions,some people carried Tudor's trought the Vietnam war for example because mechanical was the only option at the time
My first watch was a Seiko and since then I have bought about 5 more in the past 10 years. Extremely reliable in my experience and they don’t skimp out on quality.
You keep knocking these videos out of the park! 👍🏽 Can’t argue with any of the choices. I own quite a few including the SACM. It’s small but wears like a 36mm due to having very little bezel. The 8J41 movement was used in Grand Seiko and Credor before being replaced by 7r and 9r movements. It’s thermocompensated and carries 7 jewels in a full metal construction. My dedicated dress watch. Definitely worth a punt.
I started my whole watch collecting journey with a 200 euro Seiko , collected vintage Seiko's for about 2 years and now starting to diversify my collection the last year. Been a great hobby/moneypit
Ah this has been a trip down memory lane with those now expensive Seikos, I remember being too young to be able to afford them like 8 years ago, but now at the old prices they would have been THE watches to get. Imho from the SARX series you should have mentioned the SARX015, beautiful watch. To note SNK803 is the one watch from the other colours in the series that has the same colour line going through the date/day wheel as it does on the dial, the placement with the whole dial design is just spectacular considering that the watch costs south of 100$ while some several thousand dollar watches seem to only remember the date placement after the fact when the whole dial design has been made already. Really feels like the movements goes hand in hand with the design.
I purchased my first watch and it’s a Seiko Spb249. I bought it to wear it everywhere and love that it’s water resistant up to 200m and has an 80 hour power reserve. I was originally looking at much more expensive watches but the seiko watch offered everything other expensive brands offer for a fraction of the price.
After watching way too many of your videos, I'm a convert! Didn't wanna jump in too deep for my first watch, but I did my research -- finally decided on the Seiko SNXS79J1. So close to an Oyster Perpetual, at 1/30 the price...it's nuts! Can't wait to receive it and start the journey
I only have one Seiko currently but that’s not gonna last long. They have some of the best timepiece design of all time. Better than some watches that cost 10x as much in my opinion
I think Seiko is a very good choice for a one brand watch collection. Seiko offers a good variety of affordable solar and automatic models, as well dresswatches and divers.
I have only 4 watches in my collection: 1. Seiko SNK809 2. Seiko SKX009 3. Seiko SARB033 4. Seiko SARB035 Looking to add a 5th watch to my collection but not sure which one...
Excellent video! If you could create more videos like this for other brands, that would be really great and much appreciated. Great channel and content by the way, keep up the good work.
Some hipster Seiko picks: Field watch: SARG007. Kind of a more military-ish Alpinist with a 40mm case. Diver: SBDC003/SBDC033 "blumo" -- I prefer the 003 for the older style dial. This is the original Sumo which I think looks better than the new one. Dress watch: Seiko SARB066 -- The "other" of the original cocktail time series. Hard to find but funky and amazing if you're willing to put up with the gold tone case. Complication/weird: Seiko "Time Sonar" chronograph 7015-6010: Weird and rare 70s chronograph with a translucent dial. Or you could just get a funky 6139, there are tons of weirder versions that fly under the radar compared to the "Pogue" and "Bruce Lee."
Seiko is definitely my favourite brand even though I own omega and tudor. I have the sarx 033 and sarb 033 both excellent. The skx is a great case design, and easily upgraded with the nh36 movement 👌
The SB167 Presage Sharp Edge (at 5:20) is a sharp looking watch! The blue waffle dial is awesome. Seiko should think about adding more color dials and it would take sales away from the Rolex Oyster Perpetual since it is immediately available to wear on the wrist and 1/6 of the price (if you could buy the Rolex at an AD). What do you think Seiko?
People buy a rolex because they want a rolex tbh,at the current situation i(and anybody in right mind) wouldnt buy a rolex tbh,the waiting lists for a steel watch with no open caseback is funny,i get that rolexes are tough and nice looking classy everyday watches for people with enough money,but would i wait for a watch?No way,just get another brand for god's sake,but for an answer to you,even though i have a seiko on my wrist, normal seiko like the Presage isnt a real opponent against rolex,they have a lot of quality issues currently,the accuracy isnt even close and the finishing dial etc arent even comparable,you can compare a grand seiko to a rolex but comparing a seiko to a rolex is like comparing a ford(seiko) to an aston martin(rolex),ford might be much cheaper,maybe even faster but astons are at a class of their own,but a ford gt(grand seiko) can be compared to an aston
Hi teddy I'm waiting for the perfect Alpinist which for my is a modern black and white (Like the reissue) with full lume (blue) on the shark tooth markers Same spec As the modern(no compass). And in 39mm with a oysters bracelet but with the same clasp as the sharp edge or sarx 035. That will be my dreamwatch from seiko ( and of course the alpinist logo on the caseback ,no see tru )🙂
I think I'd go for the "Purist" collection but instead of the 6139 Chrono, I think I'd sub in the 1975 Seiko 6138 Bullhead. For me the Seiko Bullhead automatic just screams iconic 70's Seiko and would have to be an addition to my collection,...that and damnit they just look fantastic!! Great Video, you should consider doing this for a few brands, Tissot, Citizen (automatics), Tudor, Zodiac etc. All would be worthy of one brand collections.
Seiko does a great job of offering styles that match the looks of much more expensive classics, without feeling like an outright homage. They also have many classics in their own right. For me, the Alpinist in olive is a more obtainable option to the Breitling pistachio, which ticks all the same boxes in the looks department.
I'm currently wearing a Seiko 5 SNK789 that I got from my late father. It's probably the watch I wear the most, and it's definitely a gateway into automatic and mechanical watches.
I have a mini Seiko collection of my own as a beginner to watches and I love them all! King Turtle "Save the Ocean" SRPF77 (Dark Blue Manta) Seiko 5 SRPC55 (Orange dial) Flightmaster SNA411
Great article. And if you like the modern Seikos, people should dive into the vintage Seikos. Early 1960s Seiko5, Seikomatic (pre Grand Seiko), King Seiko and Grand Seiko are stunning, going through to the Silverwaves and early dive watches like the original 62mas, the 6217-7000 World Time and 45899 Single Pusher; the 1970's models like the 6138 and 6139s; the 1980s speedmaster 7a28 and the evolution of the quartz piece like the first GS quartz and 8T23 Impact/Full Charge. Its an absolute rabbit hole!
I have done something similar with Alpina... Seastrong Heritage Diver, Alpiner 4, and Alpinerx. Not sure what’s next, but probably not Alpina. I love their quality for money spent.
My seiko collection: 1. Black Grand Seiko 2. Blue Garden Presage 3. Green Alpinist (Sarb017) 4. Dark Manta Turtle My work watch is a G shock. And adding a Laco watch to my collection.
Really interested in this vid Teddy. Enjoyed it immensely. I own a sarb 033, a sarb 017 green alpinist, a sky diving cocktail time and a sarx 045 just like yours! However my most precious Seiko is an orange Pogue which was an 11th birthday gift from my dad in 1975. I think I'm a bit of a 'tick all the boxes' type of guy but I'm definitely missing a Seiko diver. Not sure which to go for though. I have a Christopher Ward Trident in 38mm with red bezel so don't really feel the need for another diver. I think the next Seiko I get will be of the 'Grand' variety when I can afford one.
I would do this style video with each of Zenith, JLC, and Omega. That way, you'd be giving each of the giant conglomerates one chance to feature a brand that can deliver an entire collection, LVMH, Richemont, and Swatch Group.
I’ve got my first seiko and first automatic watch to add to my collection the Seiko watch I got is the Seiko SRPK33K it’s beautiful watch my collection mainly contains quartz watches, or solar watches. It’s great to have an automatic in the mix and I’ve definitely got the Seiko bug I’m getting some more Seiko watches throughout this year. My next seiko watch I’m getting is the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC813P Panda dial I absolutely love my watches. I love Seiko watches. I’m going to add plenty of them to my collection
If Seiko keeps moving up on their prices, some collectors are going to start looking at other brands, and push some down into brands that are more accessible in price.
I bought the black dial sharp edge Presage after buying a srpe51 and a sary057. It's the nicest looking watch in my collection and wears better than my Omega 300m and 126610 submariner.
Have owned Omegas,Rolexs,Tudors also the Cartier stainless gold Tank,i luv my Gold plated Sports 100m waterproof Automatic 25 jewels with glass back,day date its a watch good for dress occasions too!
Seiko watch collections according to price range: Low price point: Seiko 5 dress watch Seiko SKX or early Monster dive watch for sports Assortment of leather, rubber and nylon straps for versatility Midrange: Presage dress watch like SARB 62MAS, Turtle, Willard for dive/sports Prospex chrono High end: GS dress watch GS or LX Prospex GMT or diver for sports/casual Spring Drive Tuna for even more fun
Seiko is my #1 brand. They’re the glock of watches. They’re reliable, simple, affordable and high quality. Im an analog dude, if i was a digital dude then it would be G-Shock.
Seiko was once my favorite brand…Now I would say that I don’t have a favorite brand. I grew so frustrated with quality control issues on watches the cost upwards and in some cases over $1000 in my collection. I purchased one Seiko this year. I purchased (8)eight micro brand watches. A Hamilton, Tissot, (3) three Citizen’s, (2) Casio G shocks, an Alpina, Glycine, Sinn, and an Omega….Normally I would’ve purchased 4 or 5 Seiko’s…I just can’t justify the price increases while giving you less watch for the money…Thanks for the great video though Teddy!
Seiko is probably my favorite brand. They have so many options and I love the fact that they are easily personalized. I only have 12 watches(I'm still building)and they are all seikos apart from 3 of them
12 watches is a pretty large collection. I have 4 watches. A Longines hydroconquest, Hamilton khaki feild aromatic titanium, omega seamaster 300m, and a seiko alpinist
QCQCQCQCQCQC. I Have bought Divers from Seiko that have CRUMBLE D on me and have had to get parts from CHINA. That being said my dress SARB's and the PRESAGE line are the only ones I have had no problems with.
I appreciate Seiko for what they are (I own several), and they’re bulletproof reliable. But, like so many other things made in Japan, visually at best they’re copycats of other more prestigious designs; at worst they’re virtually a Timex. Even the Grand Seiko. There, I said it.
The SPB157 Teddy includes here...Ive read so many reviews about the out of the box inaccuracy of this watch. An otherwise great watch on paper undone by poor QC.
Kuddos to Teddy for this video. He doesn't sell Seiko's but he still appreciates the brand and talks a lot about them. He is a true watch enthusiast.
Teddy is great. One of the very best Watch focused RUclips channels. He nails it all the time.
@@mistadopeman Recommend some more unbiased watch channels please
Probably the best watch site on RUclips. Or at least up there with the best. Balanced, unbiased reviews.
He’s trying to sell them, hence all the videos 😂
@@JoeSmith-np6nz …..except he doesn’t sell them.
Yes I do it with Omega. 1934 -1973. I am wearing tonight a 1934 15-jewel Omega. It is so accurate that it would compare to many modern watches. I bought this watch from Poland.
If anything Omega made to many different models. Ther are som really unique Omega watches out in circulation
I've read of collectors not only building collections with one brand; they do so with one MODEL within that one brand! For example, guys might like to get different editions of the Omega Speedmaster or different editions of the TAG Heuer Carrera.
Hi Ted .. I love Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic .. don't you forget it
have you ever watched another watches youtube channel and was like "God what the f is this?!, Teddy is so much better"
Great video. I would like to see the same video with the Hamilton brand. Thanks!
Do Casio next!
Seiko frustrates and annoys me, but it is my favourite brand.
I have very recently been caught up with automatic watch enthusiasm. I inherited a handwound 1967 Seiko C22 Sealion from my grandfather. May I know what exactly regarding Seiko makes you feel so? Thanks!
@@rrcblaze the price is getting higher, alignment issues, and their spec at midrange can be better are issues ppl don’t like, still a great brand though
For me it’s Seiko QC issues on even more expensive watches, rising prices for entry models like new Seiko 5 while killing affordable and popular models like SKX007(in Poland SKX costs 300 euro or more and you have to import it from Asia) or SNK809. Don’t get me wrong - they are great company with amazing heritage, cool technology like Magic Lever or Diashock resist and SNK809 was my first automatic but I don’t like that they relegate affordable watches to brands like Orient when they go for middle and High End markets only. Good thing is that we have competition - low End market will always be there and customers who can’t spend more but would love to wear basic mechanical Watch. Hopefully someone will compete with Orient because in low End if you want dress Watch it’s always Bambino, Esteem or Envoy :)
Pretty much sums it up, yeah!
@@piotrkwasniewski7774 it made sense to kill of the SKX007, despite it being a cult classic. It was first released in 1996. There's not much reason to keep a 20+ year old model with zero updates in production.
YASSS! You could build such a fantastic collection with just Seiko!
I loved this series. I would like to see more affordable brands like orient, timex, casio, then jump to higher like hamilton and tissot, and then the luxury tier with omega, rolex, AP, and more.
Grand seiko
Seiko is the brand with the most model watches. They have such a wide variety that you can get lost in the mix.
I picked up my grandfather’s Seiko today. Automatic 40 year old watch that hasn’t been touched in years. Automatic that just started turning! Amazing!
My Seiko watch collection so far ~
1. Grand Seiko Blue Snowflake SBGA407
2. Seiko Green Alpinist SARB017
3. Seiko Prospex Blue Lagoon Turtle Limited Edition SRPB11K1
4. Seiko GS Style Black Dial Quartz SUR311P1
Seiko is one of those brands that people love to hate and hate to love. I have a few high end watches but I hate that I love my $150 Seiko more than my IWC. Seiko truly has something for everyone.
For as much as we bash Seiko lately (stagnant specs, QC issues, price increases), it was nice to realize through your video why we love them so much. They really are a powerhouse!
The problems are there, but, they are overblown by anal Seiko haters as well.
I think a lot of those who 'bash' on Seiko, including me, are more frustrated than hate Seiko or enjoy bashing on them.
I own three Seikos and have plans to purchase two more. We all long for the days of the great value fabulous SKX as an example.
We are frustrated that we can find other watches for much cheaper without Seikos issues often with better specs AND Seiko movements. These can be straight up Seiko homages, other brands including Citizen or sister brand Orient, or micro-brands.
We still LOVE Seiko's designs but just wish they would fix the issues (these issues aren't huge or terrible expensive: milled instead of pressed clasp, signed crown, sapphire crystal - even synthetic and better QC) to justify the increasing prices or keep the prices down to a point we could say 'ok it isn't perfect ... but it is great for the price'.
I have a Seiko save the ocean turtle, that’s my entire collection of one watch so far .
Sometimes all you need is one .. after all you only need one watch at a time ;)
"So far" ;). Welcome to the deep end, had my SRPD09 for 3 months and bought the sharpedge gmt blue dial recently. I both hate and love myself.
@@andrewlum nice bro I just bought the limited edition sharp edge in black
I have 2 marinemasters and the new Naomi Uemara edition SLA051, but, my favorite Seiko is my Turtle. IMHO, that is THE quintessential Seiko, representing everything good about the brand in one product. It has heritage, function, reliability, quality, it's priced for the everyman, and it has great style. Plus, it comes in a variety of colorways and editions. A guy could start an entire collection of just Turtles. What more could you ask?
Love this idea for a series! I’d like to see Longines at some point, especially with the recent colorways for the Hydroconquest.
or how we say in this channel ‘long jeans’
Totally agree. I have a diver, a chrono and a dress watch all from Longines.
True. Longines and Omega have you covered for a diverse collection, unlike a certain crown 👑 brand 😏😏😏 not as much choice as Seiko but not bad at all. Personally I would go Omega for a one brand collection due to the (IMHO) better coaxial movements.
Agreed Longines next for sure.
I had the same though, but with Tissot, given price point compatibility between the two. Visodate, Porto, Lisbia, Gentleman, PRX, Héritage Chrono (or Janeiro if you are super lucky), Sovereign, Seastar. Plus a whole world of vintage to delve into. And the T-Touch for the new tech generation. Athough, the Longines 1967 Heritage Chrono Diver stands as a near perfect one piece collection all on its own functionality-wise. 300m WR, column wheel, vertical clutch, 70 hours power reserve, second time zone bezel, timer bezel, tachymeter, and that burgundy adding just enough elegance for a business suit (it wears a lot smaller and thinner than it's specs).
New watch enthusiast here. Watching your videos had me gravitated toward Seiko for my 1st automatic, probably the new srpg for a daily watch.
Great video as always Teddy! Me personally, I'd be interested in seeing a one-brand collection video on Longines. With the Flagship Heritage, Conquest, and Hydroconquest, I think you get a perfect trio!
"You had my attention, now you have my curiosity"
- Sun Tzu prbbly
Great series idea , how bout Citizen and Tissot to compete with this Seiko range ....perhaps even Orient to compare to his Cousin
i also vote on those brands for the next episodes of this series
The SZSB016 model is also a solid one and you can get it for less than $250....also the SNZG15JC you can get that one for under $200....all good choices
Congratulations about this video. I'm a one brand watch collector (Seiko) and I've always wanted someone to make such a video! Thank you!
Funnily enough my collection is mostly Seiko based. I have the 2 Sarbs, the blu mini alpinist, the sarb017 (probably my fav watch) and the icon itself Skx009. And they are just wonderful 😁
Seiko and Casio watches for me and a Swatch 🙏
"Collecting philosophy" I see a nice cheap watch, I buy :D
Would love to see you build a vintage seiko collection because they offered so much diversity from the 60s up to the 80s with their quartz moments. I have a couple of vintage King, Grand and normal seiko watches and they are absolutely brilliant!
Very nice video! I guess you could do this with Orient but maybe too easy. I think Omega would be better :)
Ok, let's be honest. Who is going to buy that Omega to go diving with it? Why does it need a helium escape valve? If you are a diver you're using a dive computer or a dive watch a lot less expensive than that Omega. Hell Seiko has proved you don't even need one if your watch is designed properly. I know I'm being hyper-critical but what a useless complication for a lux watch.
It's like the rolex seadweller,you know no one will go saturation diving with it and i'm pretty sure that if did that i would probably have a beater digital quartz with the highest water resistance i can find.i don't really care about style and craftsmanship if i was soldering steel pipes at 70m under the sea. And i absolutely need to know how much time i have with my oxygen suply.back before quartz it made perfect sense and these brand were tool watches and were worn in extreme conditions,some people carried Tudor's trought the Vietnam war for example because mechanical was the only option at the time
My 3 Seiko collection, Skx007j, sarb017 and the spb183j Willard.
Love em all...
My first watch was a Seiko and since then I have bought about 5 more in the past 10 years. Extremely reliable in my experience and they don’t skimp out on quality.
I got my King Turtle last year for under 500.00. Nice! Great video! Oh....I have Turtles... Samurai...Tunas and a Captain Willard.😉👍
King Turtles are GREAT value. Excellent watches.
You keep knocking these videos out of the park! 👍🏽
Can’t argue with any of the choices. I own quite a few including the SACM. It’s small but wears like a 36mm due to having very little bezel. The 8J41 movement was used in Grand Seiko and Credor before being replaced by 7r and 9r movements. It’s thermocompensated and carries 7 jewels in a full metal construction. My dedicated dress watch. Definitely worth a punt.
I started my whole watch collecting journey with a 200 euro Seiko , collected vintage Seiko's for about 2 years and now starting to diversify my collection the last year. Been a great hobby/moneypit
@Trump Felonius mainly old King Seiko models, great movements and really affordable. Just rare to find in good condition.
@Trump Felonius go for the Seiko 6602-8050. Looks incredibly similar to vintage seamasters
A Mazda fan eh?:D
Ah this has been a trip down memory lane with those now expensive Seikos, I remember being too young to be able to afford them like 8 years ago, but now at the old prices they would have been THE watches to get. Imho from the SARX series you should have mentioned the SARX015, beautiful watch.
To note SNK803 is the one watch from the other colours in the series that has the same colour line going through the date/day wheel as it does on the dial, the placement with the whole dial design is just spectacular considering that the watch costs south of 100$ while some several thousand dollar watches seem to only remember the date placement after the fact when the whole dial design has been made already. Really feels like the movements goes hand in hand with the design.
I love these watches. Everyday wear and just phenomenal.
What's that saying.. Automatic watches show the moments between the seconds, Seiko Spring Drive shows the moments between the moments
Surprised the Flightmaster didn’t get a mention!
One brand Collecsion ☺️
My first one was a Seiko sport and the only one for a long time.
Might I also recommend for the JDM wearer the "Ripley"? Quirky, cool, and funky enough to be in a collection. Plus it was designed by Giugiaro!
Amazing video teddy Seiko is my favorite brand. Do you think you can do the next collection buildings video on Hamilton?
I’ve watched this 3x already, love it.
i have to disagree. a watch collection without a Casio isn´t complete.
Fully agreed! There must be a Casio W91f
That's all me, Seiko and Casio gshocks
GOD TIER 🤣
@@joshwarrey3728 indeed ! I brought my Casio at Pride n Pinion
I absolutely LOVE Casio watches!
Make one for citizen watches
I purchased my first watch and it’s a Seiko Spb249. I bought it to wear it everywhere and love that it’s water resistant up to 200m and has an 80 hour power reserve. I was originally looking at much more expensive watches but the seiko watch offered everything other expensive brands offer for a fraction of the price.
Nice to see the SARX line mentioned here - such an underrated group of watches.
After watching way too many of your videos, I'm a convert! Didn't wanna jump in too deep for my first watch, but I did my research -- finally decided on the Seiko SNXS79J1. So close to an Oyster Perpetual, at 1/30 the price...it's nuts! Can't wait to receive it and start the journey
Love all my seiko watches. I have 3 so far. My King turtle is maybe my fave.
Could easily make a entire collection of of Omega as well. Seamaster 300, Speedmaster pro , aqua terra.
I only have one Seiko currently but that’s not gonna last long. They have some of the best timepiece design of all time. Better than some watches that cost 10x as much in my opinion
I love my Seiko SARB035. Not wearing it lately but it is a keeper in the collection
The Japanese really have to do something about their gigantic wrists xD
I think Seiko is a very good choice for a one brand watch collection. Seiko offers a good variety of affordable solar and automatic models, as well dresswatches and divers.
Plus if you ever want to step up in quality you can always go for a Grand Seiko.
@@iandalonso Yes, some day I will hopefully get a Grand Seiko!
I have a Seiko 6139-8002. Might not be the best 6139 but damn i love that watch.
I love Seiko.
I have only 4 watches in my collection: 1. Seiko SNK809 2. Seiko SKX009 3. Seiko SARB033 4. Seiko SARB035
Looking to add a 5th watch to my collection but not sure which one...
Excellent video! If you could create more videos like this for other brands, that would be really great and much appreciated. Great channel and content by the way, keep up the good work.
Some hipster Seiko picks:
Field watch: SARG007. Kind of a more military-ish Alpinist with a 40mm case.
Diver: SBDC003/SBDC033 "blumo" -- I prefer the 003 for the older style dial. This is the original Sumo which I think looks better than the new one.
Dress watch: Seiko SARB066 -- The "other" of the original cocktail time series. Hard to find but funky and amazing if you're willing to put up with the gold tone case.
Complication/weird: Seiko "Time Sonar" chronograph 7015-6010: Weird and rare 70s chronograph with a translucent dial. Or you could just get a funky 6139, there are tons of weirder versions that fly under the radar compared to the "Pogue" and "Bruce Lee."
Seiko is definitely my favourite brand even though I own omega and tudor. I have the sarx 033 and sarb 033 both excellent. The skx is a great case design, and easily upgraded with the nh36 movement 👌
Oh boy, I started all wrong with three Rolexes . . .
SPB143 and SARX055 are the only two I have and need
Love the SARX055 too!
Seiko is the way to go. Great video bud.
I thought I know everything about Seiko watches. You again made me learn even more.
Great video 👍, how about Tissot collection
The SB167 Presage Sharp Edge (at 5:20) is a sharp looking watch! The blue waffle dial is awesome. Seiko should think about adding more color dials and it would take sales away from the Rolex Oyster Perpetual since it is immediately available to wear on the wrist and 1/6 of the price (if you could buy the Rolex at an AD). What do you think Seiko?
People buy a rolex because they want a rolex tbh,at the current situation i(and anybody in right mind) wouldnt buy a rolex tbh,the waiting lists for a steel watch with no open caseback is funny,i get that rolexes are tough and nice looking classy everyday watches for people with enough money,but would i wait for a watch?No way,just get another brand for god's sake,but for an answer to you,even though i have a seiko on my wrist, normal seiko like the Presage isnt a real opponent against rolex,they have a lot of quality issues currently,the accuracy isnt even close and the finishing dial etc arent even comparable,you can compare a grand seiko to a rolex but comparing a seiko to a rolex is like comparing a ford(seiko) to an aston martin(rolex),ford might be much cheaper,maybe even faster but astons are at a class of their own,but a ford gt(grand seiko) can be compared to an aston
Just got myself a Seiko Samurai Save The Ocean v3 - "Great White Shark"
Most of these watches are not available on Seiko's site
I think the spb143 and the sarx045 would make an awesome 2 watch collection for less than $2000.
If a Seiko costs 6K, wouldn't make more sense to go for a Grand Seiko instead? With that being said, the spring drive movement is simply beautiful.
There's not much to it to look at compared to other movements?!?!
yes
Hi teddy
I'm waiting for the perfect Alpinist which for my is a modern black and white (Like the reissue) with full lume (blue) on the shark tooth markers
Same spec As the modern(no compass). And in 39mm with a oysters bracelet but with the same clasp as the sharp edge or sarx 035. That will be my dreamwatch from seiko ( and of course the alpinist logo on the caseback ,no see tru )🙂
I collect a lot of Swiss brands but Seiko is by far the most fun to collect! I love them!
I have owned Pulsar, Lanco, Orient, but Seiko was the trusted partner on my wrist, even during two years of bush warfare. Seiko is a solid timepiece.
An automatic watch ?
Very nice. Pls do another for Orient/Orient Star
I think I'd go for the "Purist" collection but instead of the 6139 Chrono, I think I'd sub in the 1975 Seiko 6138 Bullhead. For me the Seiko Bullhead automatic just screams iconic 70's Seiko and would have to be an addition to my collection,...that and damnit they just look fantastic!! Great Video, you should consider doing this for a few brands, Tissot, Citizen (automatics), Tudor, Zodiac etc. All would be worthy of one brand collections.
Seiko does a great job of offering styles that match the looks of much more expensive classics, without feeling like an outright homage. They also have many classics in their own right.
For me, the Alpinist in olive is a more obtainable option to the Breitling pistachio, which ticks all the same boxes in the looks department.
I'm currently wearing a Seiko 5 SNK789 that I got from my late father. It's probably the watch I wear the most, and it's definitely a gateway into automatic and mechanical watches.
I have a mini Seiko collection of my own as a beginner to watches and I love them all!
King Turtle "Save the Ocean" SRPF77 (Dark Blue Manta)
Seiko 5 SRPC55 (Orange dial)
Flightmaster SNA411
Great article. And if you like the modern Seikos, people should dive into the vintage Seikos. Early 1960s Seiko5, Seikomatic (pre Grand Seiko), King Seiko and Grand Seiko are stunning, going through to the Silverwaves and early dive watches like the original 62mas, the 6217-7000 World Time and 45899 Single Pusher; the 1970's models like the 6138 and 6139s; the 1980s speedmaster 7a28 and the evolution of the quartz piece like the first GS quartz and 8T23 Impact/Full Charge. Its an absolute rabbit hole!
I have done something similar with Alpina... Seastrong Heritage Diver, Alpiner 4, and Alpinerx. Not sure what’s next, but probably not Alpina. I love their quality for money spent.
My seiko collection:
1. Black Grand Seiko
2. Blue Garden Presage
3. Green Alpinist (Sarb017)
4. Dark Manta Turtle
My work watch is a G shock. And adding a Laco watch to my collection.
Teddy , thanks for your outstanding videos !
Really interested in this vid Teddy. Enjoyed it immensely. I own a sarb 033, a sarb 017 green alpinist, a sky diving cocktail time and a sarx 045 just like yours! However my most precious Seiko is an orange Pogue which was an 11th birthday gift from my dad in 1975. I think I'm a bit of a 'tick all the boxes' type of guy but I'm definitely missing a Seiko diver. Not sure which to go for though. I have a Christopher Ward Trident in 38mm with red bezel so don't really feel the need for another diver. I think the next Seiko I get will be of the 'Grand' variety when I can afford one.
I grabbed a Sarx 075 and then a Blue Tissot Gentleman along with my Hamilton Intra-Matic makes for a pretty nice looking Trio. Great video Teddy !
With the availability of sapphire crystals, sticking with hardlex for their midrange line is a turnoff.
I would do this style video with each of Zenith, JLC, and Omega. That way, you'd be giving each of the giant conglomerates one chance to feature a brand that can deliver an entire collection, LVMH, Richemont, and Swatch Group.
Bought Seiko SRPD collection watch. Really liked the Seiko brand. Wonderful finish even at the lowest price point.
I tried the Seiko collection once. Unfortunately for me, Seiko can’t get their QC in order. I’ll never buy another
I’ve got my first seiko and first automatic watch to add to my collection the Seiko watch I got is the Seiko SRPK33K it’s beautiful watch my collection mainly contains quartz watches, or solar watches. It’s great to have an automatic in the mix and I’ve definitely got the Seiko bug I’m getting some more Seiko watches throughout this year. My next seiko watch I’m getting is the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC813P Panda dial I absolutely love my watches. I love Seiko watches.
I’m going to add plenty of them to my collection
If Seiko keeps moving up on their prices, some collectors are going to start looking at other brands, and push some down into brands that are more accessible in price.
I've got 3 Seiko's already and I plan to add more. Great brand.
I bought the black dial sharp edge Presage after buying a srpe51 and a sary057. It's the nicest looking watch in my collection and wears better than my Omega 300m and 126610 submariner.
Have owned Omegas,Rolexs,Tudors also the Cartier stainless gold Tank,i luv my Gold plated Sports 100m waterproof Automatic 25 jewels with glass back,day date its a watch good for dress occasions too!
Seiko watch collections according to price range:
Low price point:
Seiko 5 dress watch
Seiko SKX or early Monster dive watch for sports
Assortment of leather, rubber and nylon straps for versatility
Midrange:
Presage dress watch like SARB
62MAS, Turtle, Willard for dive/sports
Prospex chrono
High end:
GS dress watch
GS or LX Prospex GMT or diver for sports/casual
Spring Drive Tuna for even more fun
Seiko is my #1 brand. They’re the glock of watches. They’re reliable, simple, affordable and high quality. Im an analog dude, if i was a digital dude then it would be G-Shock.
Seiko was once my favorite brand…Now I would say that I don’t have a favorite brand. I grew so frustrated with quality control issues on watches the cost upwards and in some cases over $1000 in my collection. I purchased one Seiko this year. I purchased (8)eight micro brand watches. A Hamilton, Tissot, (3) three Citizen’s, (2) Casio G shocks, an Alpina, Glycine, Sinn, and an Omega….Normally I would’ve purchased 4 or 5 Seiko’s…I just can’t justify the price increases while giving you less watch for the money…Thanks for the great video though Teddy!
Seiko is probably my favorite brand. They have so many options and I love the fact that they are easily personalized. I only have 12 watches(I'm still building)and they are all seikos apart from 3 of them
12 watches is a pretty large collection. I have 4 watches. A Longines hydroconquest, Hamilton khaki feild aromatic titanium, omega seamaster 300m, and a seiko alpinist
Yeah 12 watches is quite a big collection
@@rottenpotato9290 you think so? Mark from Long Island watch has I think 110. Now that's a big collection lol
@@dirkdiggler3673 I'm clocking in at 109 now. :)
@@WatchUnwind solid choices
QCQCQCQCQCQC. I Have bought Divers from Seiko that have CRUMBLE D on me and have had to get parts from CHINA. That being said my dress SARB's and the PRESAGE line are the only ones I have had no problems with.
I appreciate Seiko for what they are (I own several), and they’re bulletproof reliable. But, like so many other things made in Japan, visually at best they’re copycats of other more prestigious designs; at worst they’re virtually a Timex. Even the Grand Seiko. There, I said it.
The SPB157 Teddy includes here...Ive read so many reviews about the out of the box inaccuracy of this watch. An otherwise great watch on paper undone by poor QC.
I own Rolex and Hublot watches but also G-Seiko's, Seiko's and Citizens... but you forgot the Seiko Turtle PADI Pepsi Dial for $550