The turtle always deserves a spot on these lists. Like you said, I've always said the turtle is the closest thing you can get to an SKX nowadays spec-wise.
I can personally vouch for the Seiko SNJ025 “Arnie”. I bought mine from Marc a few years ago and it is still killing it! The H851 movement is SOOO cool. I wish they would make more colorways with that movement. Highly recommend!
Proud to have bought the number one from you guys this year, along with your J style bracelet for it. The Turtle is fantastic and your bracelet makes it very dressy.
The whole top 10 are great, but that top 5 would mike a killer watch collection all on it's own. I got the 38mm solar diver last year from Long Island and this year I got the Long Island Bracelet for it. Let's go!
Seiko still the best watch brand for me even tho the prices have gone up I still love them and they are bringing a lot of models out every year but they have to do something to fight against the apple watch
Great video as always. I haven’t really been buying any US Seiko models. They keep the best for their home market and dealing w/ importation is worth it.
Seiko makes it really hard to build a moderate sized lineup with a diversity of brands. They offer something in every category that I'd wear in a heartbeat
You should pair/make your islander strap BRAC-76 change the curved ends to the fit the turtle! Love your strap it's the best. It was a pleasure talking to you at windup
Marc, you make me want to love Seiko. I love your videos, your knowledge and most of all your continued love and excitement for the industry after being in it for so long. Maybe you could do a video about how you cycle out watches from your personal collection. Actually, a video about your entire personal collection would be awesome! Thank you for doing these videos. ❤✌️
The last Seiko I bought was the Seiko SRPJ45K1, with its formidable 4R36 Calibre, smoked crystal exhibition case back and translucent teal dial it was a sure-fire winner for me. However, it maintains a low price point; hence, the lightweight bracelet is rather tinny in both looks and feel.....for a quality Seiko this is just wrong! So naturally, I swapped it out for a heavyweight stainless steel Engineers style bracelet that smartened it up to resume the watch's beautiful status. The novelty translucent dial and its popular SKX style employ a winning feature. If you're prepared to swap out the bracelet then it's well worth collecting this piece for its unique ambience that embellishes the true Seiko brand. The exhibition caseback with smoked glass is also worthy of note!
my only two mechanicals are a seiko turtle sbdy013 for 2.5~ ywars and a isl-38 i have other hobbies i perfer much more but i have a spot for mechanical watches here and there
everything you said about the turtle is right...the skx crew moved up to the turtle as did the die hard modding community. i own one ,the 2019 save the ocean with the shark fin dial....a very " marc" shade of blue!
What surprised me the most here are the sales numbers. These bestselling Seiko’s only selling in the low hundreds over the entire year! I was expecting more like the low thousands! The watch industry really is niche after all 🤯
5:16 I think I'm the only one on the internet who thinks that watch is a cluttered mess with it's large logo and 13-24 field numerals that are just printed on there. Seiko should be doing more than mixing and matching old parts like a Lego set.
Sadly, most of the current Seiko models are way more expensive than the watches they replaced. The new GMTs are the only interesting new thing in a while.
Think about that. Walk down the street, tap someone on the shoulder, as them if they know Islander. San Martin. Baltic. Pagani. Brew. Hemel. . . . . They will not. Ask them if they know Seiko? I rest my case!
He did a video that touched on that a bit. I think they used to sell apparel but the space that inventory occupies in the warehouse costs money, and doesn’t bring in nearly as much as higher dollar smaller items like watches. But yeah I think it would be nice to offer them too.
I got my Seiko "Arnie" a couple of weeks ago on your Seiko Saturday sale and it fantastic! Thanks Marc!
Nice!!!! Shhhhhhhh, nice to be on the SMS deals!
Glad to see the Samurai getting an honourable mention. Love that watch.
My wife purchased the anniversary field watch with the white dial from your store. Absolute stunner for the sports line up. Keeping great time.
The turtle always deserves a spot on these lists. Like you said, I've always said the turtle is the closest thing you can get to an SKX nowadays spec-wise.
I can personally vouch for the Seiko SNJ025 “Arnie”. I bought mine from Marc a few years ago and it is still killing it! The H851 movement is SOOO cool. I wish they would make more colorways with that movement. Highly recommend!
Awesome, thank you.
Cocktail Time bracelet, yes please! I have two of your other bracelets, and they're great.
thanks!
Seiko SRPE93 turtle is the legend!
Seems so!
That Seiko Presage in blue is a safe purchase 👌🏼👌🏼
sure is
HAH...I bought my SRPE93 Turtle from you this year! It really is a gorgeous watch...easily one of my favorites for casual wear.
I did my part for sales this year-an SRPE93, an SRPK17, and an SNE593
Beauties!
Proud to have bought the number one from you guys this year, along with your J style bracelet for it. The Turtle is fantastic and your bracelet makes it very dressy.
Glad to hear that!
The whole top 10 are great, but that top 5 would mike a killer watch collection all on it's own. I got the 38mm solar diver last year from Long Island and this year I got the Long Island Bracelet for it. Let's go!
Yeah, just maybe some variants with color on the divers.
Seiko still the best watch brand for me even tho the prices have gone up I still love them and they are bringing a lot of models out every year but they have to do something to fight against the apple watch
Great video as always. I haven’t really been buying any US Seiko models. They keep the best for their home market and dealing w/ importation is worth it.
JDM Astrons are so nice
Hey Mark, How about showing the the top 5 Long Island Watch sellers?
Islander, Islander, Islander, Islander, Islander (and probably down to #15 or so)
Seiko makes it really hard to build a moderate sized lineup with a diversity of brands. They offer something in every category that I'd wear in a heartbeat
yup!
I always find these top sellers videos from you to be fascinating. I also did not know about the Arnie watch display issue, which has been fixed.
Thanks for checking it out.
Not just great content… but a nice diversion to the news and all the baddie stuff going on in the world. Merry Christmas Marc!
The one I’m considering is the sne593 42mm blue solar diver on silicone strap
I have one (purchased from Marc this year) on one of his “J” style bracelets. It’s a real “looker”.
That's sweet! Gotta get our bracelet.
I love Seiko dive watches. I have three King Turtles that I love, but I don't have the SRPE93. I think I need to order one from you.
You should pair/make your islander strap BRAC-76 change the curved ends to the fit the turtle! Love your strap it's the best. It was a pleasure talking to you at windup
It's always interesting to me when you share a bit of sale data. Currently I own a skx009 and sbdc101
Sweet, thank you!
Good to see the dress watches still getting some love
I agree with your there.
All timeless classics. I sure wish the Field GMT in white was not just a JDM. Thanks Marc!
Ditto!
Marc, you make me want to love Seiko. I love your videos, your knowledge and most of all your continued love and excitement for the industry after being in it for so long. Maybe you could do a video about how you cycle out watches from your personal collection. Actually, a video about your entire personal collection would be awesome! Thank you for doing these videos. ❤✌️
I really appreciate your kind words. That would be a LONG video :)
Any recommendations to replace the bracelet on my turtle? I’m not loving the stock bracelet
The field gmt is awesome!
Thanks for sharing this information.
love the new camera
The last Seiko I bought was the Seiko SRPJ45K1, with its formidable 4R36 Calibre, smoked crystal exhibition case back and translucent teal dial it was a sure-fire winner for me. However, it maintains a low price point; hence, the lightweight bracelet is rather tinny in both looks and feel.....for a quality Seiko this is just wrong! So naturally, I swapped it out for a heavyweight stainless steel Engineers style bracelet that smartened it up to resume the watch's beautiful status. The novelty translucent dial and its popular SKX style employ a winning feature. If you're prepared to swap out the bracelet then it's well worth collecting this piece for its unique ambience that embellishes the true Seiko brand. The exhibition caseback with smoked glass is also worthy of note!
interesting to see the numbers, would you do a top 5/10 sellers for 2024 across your whole range? and, is it bracelets for Duros? =)
top 5 or 10 by quantity would be a mix of Islander watches and probably bracelets. Some bracelets we churn several hundred per year.
There is shogurai SRPL15?
Would buy a cocktail time bracelet from you in a heartbeat. Not a fan of the one that it came on. Fingers crossed 🤞
What about arita series?
Make sure to straighten the Daytona-looking clock on the wall behind you, it's off kilter by about 5 degrees. 🤓
LOL. It's a Bulova Lunar Pilot clock!
Would love it if you produced a bracelet for the OG cocktail time, the SARB065!
noted!
Marc, is SNE597 coming to the USA, and will you sell it ?
my only two mechanicals are a seiko turtle sbdy013 for 2.5~ ywars and a isl-38 i have other hobbies i perfer much more but i have a spot for mechanical watches here and there
I’ve been hearing from some online that seiko have gotten unreliable this true?
any JDM in your shop?
Seiko Turtle works much better with a slimmer non wavy lines strap. Makes the watch look much neater on the wrist.
I was one of the 290 sales this year. I have it on one of Marc’s black 22mm FKM waffle straps.
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I ordered mine directly from Japan. I also order official Seiko straps from Japan. Much easier to get than in Europe.
I agree, but at least they stick to their "Pro-Specs" guns by putting it on an accordion strap which is better for diving.
Waffle strap count
Please make a video on that Super Metric. Love the look of that watch in the Electric Blue.
I will
I wish those Presage had a sapphire crystal.
everything you said about the turtle is right...the skx crew moved up to the turtle as did the die hard modding community. i own one ,the 2019 save the ocean with the shark fin dial....a very " marc" shade of blue!
Oh, yes, that's a fave for sure!
Marc, did you say you have a bracelet for the Seiko SSK023? if so, info please so I can buy. Many thanks!
BRAC-100 and 101
@islandwatch Thank you very much Marc, really appreciate it 👍 Love both, but I think I'm going to purchase BRAC-101 🙂
I have that exact presage model. Beautiful watch, but the strap was absolutely rubbish.
Agreed.
I would buy a standard turtle if I wasn’t saving
Hopefully saving for a watch!
@ aqua terra baby !
Very cool
What surprised me the most here are the sales numbers. These bestselling Seiko’s only selling in the low hundreds over the entire year! I was expecting more like the low thousands! The watch industry really is niche after all 🤯
What about the seiko présage classics series spb453j1
They'll never sell as many $700 watches as they do $300 watches.
Good video
Not great? Ok, I'll take it!
I was one of those that bought the blue Pressage Cocktail Time. Beautiful watch.
nice watch!!! Lovely since day one.
Turtle, any size 🏁
:) Mini's never really cut it here
The smaller and cheaper ones got top 5... who would have thought :)
Cheaper? Not really, but I guess in the overall scheme they might be.
This isn't confusing At all right?
I certainly bounce around! Too much coffee
5:16 I think I'm the only one on the internet who thinks that watch is a cluttered mess with it's large logo and 13-24 field numerals that are just printed on there. Seiko should be doing more than mixing and matching old parts like a Lego set.
Either I have great taste or no imagination because I own 3 of the Top 5.🤦🏻
LOL. It makes sense
Sadly, most of the current Seiko models are way more expensive than the watches they replaced. The new GMTs are the only interesting new thing in a while.
Your counting confused the hell out of me.
Thank you!
welcome!
I love seiko but theyre not the most accurate but theyre ok.
The solar's are accurate, though?
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Marc seriously, considering whats on the market in terms of specification to price ratio, cant understand how thy sell any watches at all....
Ah there he is, the 'muh specs' guy
Think about that. Walk down the street, tap someone on the shoulder, as them if they know Islander. San Martin. Baltic. Pagani. Brew. Hemel. . . . . They will not. Ask them if they know Seiko?
I rest my case!
Dude, stop wearing two watches at once. It looks ridiculous!
Blah, blah , blah boring
Okay, thanks the view anyway! And the comment!
I try to help where I can
yuck
First?
You sure are!
Marc Marc Marc......why oh why won't you produce those lovely LIW hoodies? I mean its winter now. Even here in Florida they'd sell like hotcakes!!!
He did a video that touched on that a bit. I think they used to sell apparel but the space that inventory occupies in the warehouse costs money, and doesn’t bring in nearly as much as higher dollar smaller items like watches. But yeah I think it would be nice to offer them too.
I just had these made for my team. They are bulky, expensive and not worth it for sale. To stock colors and sizes is crazy for us.
You could tee-spring them?
@@islandwatchMaybe a limited edition run for the first quarter of 2025?
Please do a giveaway to one of your subscribers from one of your collab watches Marc! 😎🏙️⌚️
Noted!