That blue on blue strap Seiko, wow. I'm not a watch aficionado, far from it. I used to be a wearable user (Fitbit, Pebble Classic, Asus Zenwatch, Samsung Gear S2) but I got fed up with decreasing battery life, confused industry path, and awfully expensive to replace the devices. I was browsing around and by accident I found out about Seiko 5 and I see a beautifully designed and made watch that costs a fraction of the wearables I bought, really something that threw me off. I'm going to buy that blue on blue combo, thanks for the video, you got a subscriber.
Well, I have to jump some hoops to buy it. That blue SNKL07 only available from Singapore and the Bradystrap is from US. I try to avoid importing stuff as our custom is notoriously bad... But that blue combo... Gosh... Probably worth the hassle. I'd probably go buy available Seiko 5 locally and order the blue combo for my Father's birthday gift.
I agree, it's beautiful, I really love that shade of blue and it's so nice when the color of the strap emphasizes and matches with the dial. I also love a bit brighter royal blue, saw a very nice one (2206-0490) on Ebay. My mother's Seiko 5 2206 (which became mine) is fully silver, even the dial), that's a nice one too.
dunno if anyone gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream all of the new series on instaflixxer. I've been watching with my gf for the last couple of weeks xD
This is what I learnt from this video. When playing with my nubby nub, I must stick it in the hole and tug it back, and when it gets sticky, give it a wipe of justice. Got it. 😁👍🏻
JaCk No the bracelets are actually cheaply made that’s why many get a leather strap and leather never needs to be replaced it looks better the older it gets
Man, you hit home runs on all of these changes. What impressed me most is that I wouldn't have changed any of them myself, but when I saw what you did....boom! Thank you.
Your thinking out loud, nervous laughter, and made up names for things is hysterical! I subscribed because of it. Vey down to Earth video. Vey enjoyable.
Curt, you should be doing more watches-straps combinations videos. I find this video an extremely good and useful reference especially when one may think about buying a watch and wonders what strap would best fit.
Was fortunate to get a SNKK11 for under 60 usd, tried on the default bracelet that came with it and it didn't feel great. Remembered this video and opted for a blue leather strap. The blue leather strap on blue dial = as kids these days say... is bae.
minitwatch not pulling your leg but i did get the snzh53 , went a brown leather strap this time since i already have thr blue on blue. More of these kinds of vids man! :)
Wow, impressive. I am also a watch collector, and have several Seiko watches. But I don't have any Seiko 5's because I never liked their cheap metal bands. Now that I know how good the Seiko 5's look on a nice leather strap, think I'll get me one soon. They're very affordable for an automatic watch. Good watch videos here, thanks for making them.
Don't feel bad about buying the same watch! I've done that too! Early in my watch collecting 'career', I developed a taste for Tag Heuer (and Heuer pre Tag ones too!). Fleabay before snipe programs was easy for many of us to buy things at a discount by manual sniping, and sometimes a price was just too good to pass up. I did the same; I put a different snazzy Monaco style band and rose gold bezel on my duplicate 2000 Exclusive black face series and it looked like a very different watch!
Seiko 5 has such a great value for money. Such a lot of bang per buck. Throw a couple hundred dollars on my seiko sarz003, and change its strap (due to cheap feel like bracelet), and it easily becomes my favorite watch. Forget the Swiss brand, this is the watch, you can mix and match and it will make you feel amazed on how many possibilities and good combination you can make, without breaking your piggy bank.
Dude, when you revealed the Snkk87 on the hadley roma, I paused the video, and bought it lol I can't wait to get t! Btw, If you go to Holben's watch bands they have some of the Hadley Roma MS834 straps!
I agree with Michael, that blue strap Seiko is "wow". Does Hadley Roma make a blue leather strap and would you recommend it. The Bradley strap is gorgeous but like you I have a small wrist and the HR should fit me better.Thanks for your help!
FOUND IT: www.ebay.com/itm/20mm-Hadley-Roma-MS834-Mens-Brown-Alligator-Grain-Leather-Watch-Band-Strap-/331193718887?hash=item4d1caf1867:g:ngcAAOSwu4BV475-
Hi there, great video! What do you think about a NATO strap for that SNZH53K1? Just came to my mind watching your video, so i'm ordering one right now and will be happy to post some pics.
Where do you get your straps man? They look real good. Have loved every strap change on your vids. Even bought my dad a Seiko SNKM63 and changed to a brown leather strap like the one you did.
Yeah, it wasn't the best pair of straps I could find at the location I was in and would honestly get a better pair. But we both agreed it was better than the bracelet it came with
Fantastic review! Quick question, regarding the Seiko SNKK87 (which I plan to get). I'd like to swap out the bracelet for a leather strap too, but just wanted to confirm the right size. The specs say it's got 18mm wide lugs, but it seems you put a 20mm leather strap on. Just want to confirm if a 20mm will fit it? Many thanks !
Well better is a matter of personal preference. I can understand wanting to mod a Seiko 5, especially replacing that Hardplex mineral glass crystal with a sapphire crystal but, if you're going to make it noticebly not a Seiko why not just build a bespoke watch from a Seiko NH35 or NH36 mechanism or even one of the Swiss ETA mechanisms. Suitable cases and crystals are easy to aquire and you can have dial faces custom printed. You could engrave your name and manufacture date on the caseback and give it a serial number of 1 or follow the old Seiko tradition of envofing the date of manufacture into the furst few characters of the serisl number and then have the last four numbers be the unique number for the month's production. Basically, if you're going to mod it, you might as well just custom build it altogether.
Hey, buying the SNKK87 here and also looking to get the strap together with it. I was not able to find the lug width on amazon though. Is it 20mm?? Also, keep up the good work! Great channel.
I always thought that Seiko 5s had crown at 4 o clock which I really didn't quite fancy. Crowns at 3 o clock really appeals more to me. Are those Seiko 5s still available ?
Hey Kirk, have you had any issues with the blue brady strap splitting at the holes? I'm so keen to get this but i've read about quality issues with the brady straps. Your video has put on a journey to get the blue seiko and strap it looks absolutely incredible.
misamisatv Most of them are mechanicaly. But its cosmetic changes that make people buy this or this one. Basicaly as long as you like the way it looks and it functions nicely,its good. You should not be worried about some serious breakdowns if the previous owner treated it nice.
Try looking at these. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X18mm+timex+expedition+strap.TRS0&_nkw=18mm+timex+expedition+strap&_sacat=0
There are all kinds of sizes. Short, Standard and XL. The actual sizes between the three fluctuate between manufacturers. There's no actual standard as far as I know. I get quite frustrated by this!
*that's why NATOs tend to be good, cause they're usually a fairly standard length and that's easily adjustable cause they have lots of holes. Leather NATOs look nice imo
That blue on blue strap Seiko, wow. I'm not a watch aficionado, far from it. I used to be a wearable user (Fitbit, Pebble Classic, Asus Zenwatch, Samsung Gear S2) but I got fed up with decreasing battery life, confused industry path, and awfully expensive to replace the devices. I was browsing around and by accident I found out about Seiko 5 and I see a beautifully designed and made watch that costs a fraction of the wearables I bought, really something that threw me off. I'm going to buy that blue on blue combo, thanks for the video, you got a subscriber.
Wow, Michael! Thanks a lot! I appreciate that and I hope you like the watch!
Well, I have to jump some hoops to buy it. That blue SNKL07 only available from Singapore and the Bradystrap is from US. I try to avoid importing stuff as our custom is notoriously bad... But that blue combo... Gosh... Probably worth the hassle. I'd probably go buy available Seiko 5 locally and order the blue combo for my Father's birthday gift.
I hope it all comes through smoothly! Cheers!
I agree, it's beautiful, I really love that shade of blue and it's so nice when the color of the strap emphasizes and matches with the dial. I also love a bit brighter royal blue, saw a very nice one (2206-0490) on Ebay. My mother's Seiko 5 2206 (which became mine) is fully silver, even the dial), that's a nice one too.
dunno if anyone gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream all of the new series on instaflixxer. I've been watching with my gf for the last couple of weeks xD
This is what I learnt from this video. When playing with my nubby nub, I must stick it in the hole and tug it back, and when it gets sticky, give it a wipe of justice. Got it. 😁👍🏻
Bahahahaha! Best comment ever.
That leather strap made a huge difference to the seiko watch
lol. Yes!
Ruthless Bone why do they only sell them with bracelets? it's so much better with the leather!
Will John Those watches are meant to last alot, leather needs to replaced after 2-3 years depends hiw much you wear it
JaCk No the bracelets are actually cheaply made that’s why many get a leather strap and leather never needs to be replaced it looks better the older it gets
@@minitwatch Hey can anyone tell me where I can find a good leather strap for my Seiko SNKA05K1
Man, you hit home runs on all of these changes. What impressed me most is that I wouldn't have changed any of them myself, but when I saw what you did....boom! Thank you.
The two blue straps made the watches. Brilliant. Seiko should hire you.
:D thanks!
4:05 omg that looks amazing for the price?!?! A good strap can change the watch
Your thinking out loud, nervous laughter, and made up names for things is hysterical! I subscribed because of it. Vey down to Earth video. Vey enjoyable.
Those blue Seiko's were truely wonderful, good job!
Thanks, Starky!
Awesome vid. I have 3 of these Seiko 5s, and just ordered one of those watch tool kits to swap out straps. The SNZH53K1 rocks for the money.
Ken Worsley could u pls let me know the present prices of the 3 seiko 5's that u have thank you
Just the prices you can get grey market online bro.
What size strap goes on the seiko 5?
Masterful job of transforming that first Seiko 5. Unbelievable. You made that watch 500% better, with a simple strap swap.
so much class with such little money spent. what a beautiful hobby.
It is amazing what a nice leather strap can do for a watch. I put an old leather strap from an old Seiko on my Seiko 5, and it looks killer.
Curt, you should be doing more watches-straps combinations videos. I find this video an extremely good and useful reference especially when one may think about buying a watch and wonders what strap would best fit.
Thank you for exposing me to more watches I want to buy. Jerk.
Oops! lol
hyperchord I
Woah, the snkk87 with that dark brown strap😍😍 i’m in love with that combination
My SNKE53K1 comes alive after changing to a brown leather strap. Amazing quality at such a good price.
SNKK87 looks awesome to me. With that dark brown strap it looks almost like a luxury watch.
You have such amazing charisma thumbs up even without finishing the video
The best review for Seiko models!
the white stitching really completes the look 🔥
Absolutely love the blue on blue
They're all nice... It really looks GOOD...
Man this guy can entertain himself for hours lol
Was fortunate to get a SNKK11 for under 60 usd, tried on the default bracelet that came with it and it didn't feel great. Remembered this video and opted for a blue leather strap.
The blue leather strap on blue dial = as kids these days say... is bae.
Great! I'm glad to see this. Hmm, I might have to get that SNKK11. I really like that dial.
minitwatch not pulling your leg but i did get the snzh53 , went a brown leather strap this time since i already have thr blue on blue. More of these kinds of vids man! :)
Nice! I will be making more of these kinds of videos. I shall call it "How to make your Seiko 5 Look Better With Simple Things...2" :p
Wow, impressive. I am also a watch collector, and have several Seiko watches. But I don't have any Seiko 5's because I never liked their cheap metal bands. Now that I know how good the Seiko 5's look on a nice leather strap, think I'll get me one soon. They're very affordable for an automatic watch. Good watch videos here, thanks for making them.
Oh yes yes! I love these super affordable little gems!
Witch one did you and up buying?
Love - love the mods!!!! You’re mods made me addicted to seiko 5s👍👍👍👍👍😅😅
Don't feel bad about buying the same watch! I've done that too! Early in my watch collecting 'career', I developed a taste for Tag Heuer (and Heuer pre Tag ones too!). Fleabay before snipe programs was easy for many of us to buy things at a discount by manual sniping, and sometimes a price was just too good to pass up. I did the same; I put a different snazzy Monaco style band and rose gold bezel on my duplicate 2000 Exclusive black face series and it looked like a very different watch!
I'm gonna need that blue/white strap! Great video!
All those 5's came out looking AWESOME! Just subscribed to your channel!!
The brown strap on the Seiko looks really good.
I'm actually considering picking up the SNKK87 just to throw a dark brown strap on it.
It just looks amazing.
Seiko 5 has such a great value for money. Such a lot of bang per buck. Throw a couple hundred dollars on my seiko sarz003, and change its strap (due to cheap feel like bracelet), and it easily becomes my favorite watch. Forget the Swiss brand, this is the watch, you can mix and match and it will make you feel amazed on how many possibilities and good combination you can make, without breaking your piggy bank.
Indeed! That 003 sure is a beauty! I LOVE that second hand.
Quick-Release straps...THE BEST.
Nice strap choices, the watches look great on them. Your videos are always entertaining Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Khanh! I appreciate it!
Leather strap first is very nice ! I like it !
goodness.. you made me love watches.. I think i'm gonna start collecting!
Sweet!!! I love this!
Looks good imo with the dark brown
hes soo happy with himself
the two blue dials look amazing
They really do!
Omg that blue strap combo....
Which one?
@@minitwatch know im late to the Party, but really need to know the reference numbers, especially for the third one
Very helpful. Hadn't considered extra bands until watching.
Excellent! I'm glad!
I really liked that first blue strap.
loved it......make more of these videos....i love to mix and match the straps around my watches....doesnt matter if its a long video...thx man
I will :)
Great vids, I love Seiko 5s, top quality for the money and you have just shown what a good set of different straps/ bands can do for a timepiece!
Thanks Robert! I am wearing one right now. They are great for not worrying about yet still having some mechanical class :)
Beautiful transformation. Can you please tell me where I can buy the dark brown leather strap? I also have a small wrist.
Where did you buy the seiko snkl07? I searched for it but can’t find a shop that sells it bcs it’s not in store?
The Seiko Snxl72 is gold. Would any other strap look better on the watch?
that Brady trap was superb!👍🔥
It really is!
Would've been great to see how you got those pins out...
yeah its what im looking on youtube for atm
Love the work man.The first one looks gorgeus.I am getting one after this :)
very nice, I like especially the dark brown and the first blue one!
Indeed! So many great combinations for such a low price!
Awesome straps selection!!!
Those two blue straps are gorgeous!
yes yes!
Great video, I never thought of changing watch straps for leather ones
The first strap cleared my skin
Nice video, I like it. A have seiko 5 automatic, white dial and want to change bracelet, in brown :)
you have good taste in straps
Dude, when you revealed the Snkk87 on the hadley roma, I paused the video, and bought it lol I can't wait to get t!
Btw, If you go to Holben's watch bands they have some of the Hadley Roma MS834 straps!
Hah nice! Do you like it? And thanks for the link! Bookmarked!
I agree with Michael, that blue strap Seiko is "wow". Does Hadley Roma make a blue leather strap and would you recommend it. The Bradley strap is gorgeous but like you I have a small wrist and the HR should fit me better.Thanks for your help!
Dude you are fucking hilarious! I'm buying that blue Seiko my god that looks good. I may get it for my brother as a gift in November.
Hah! Thanks! Did you end up getting it?
Phuck me dead I want that dark brown strap with the white stitching, someone find it for my lazy ass.
FOUND IT: www.ebay.com/itm/20mm-Hadley-Roma-MS834-Mens-Brown-Alligator-Grain-Leather-Watch-Band-Strap-/331193718887?hash=item4d1caf1867:g:ngcAAOSwu4BV475-
omg! it's "minit watch" i was thinking your channel was called "Mini Twat CH" lmao sorry
Francis Caina lol what? I thought it's "mini-watch" :|
how to make seiko upgrade that old non handwinding movement would put a smile on my face. Even my $60 Vostok Amphibia handwind.
Hi there, great video! What do you think about a NATO strap for that SNZH53K1? Just came to my mind watching your video, so i'm ordering one right now and will be happy to post some pics.
It should work very well. (Sorry for late reply - didn't see this one). Did you get the watch and the strap? How do you like it?
Looks good, especially that blue strap, will order one soon, I do the same with my watches
Excellent!
Still very good info on this watch.👍🏼
Love your videos Dude! So positive! Thank you!
What can be done to a 7009-8810 movement? Skeleton back? Chrystal? Red second hand a Arabic numbered dial ?
Show a perforated congac....on silver dial... With gold arms....meow!!!!love Seiko artistry...number one!!!!....
Do you have a how to polish video? Do you leave the strap/bracelet on or do you remove and then polish?
Love your video's man!👍👍
Send me that blue Brady. Would fit my wrist much better!
hah! it probably would :p
Where do you get your straps man? They look real good. Have loved every strap change on your vids. Even bought my dad a Seiko SNKM63 and changed to a brown leather strap like the one you did.
oh wait. I see the links already haha
Excellent! That's a great choice. Did he like it?
Yeah, it wasn't the best pair of straps I could find at the location I was in and would honestly get a better pair. But we both agreed it was better than the bracelet it came with
Fantastic review! Quick question, regarding the Seiko SNKK87 (which I plan to get). I'd like to swap out the bracelet for a leather strap too, but just wanted to confirm the right size. The specs say it's got 18mm wide lugs, but it seems you put a 20mm leather strap on. Just want to confirm if a 20mm will fit it? Many thanks !
Sorry for the late reply. I often don't get notified or I'm overwhelmed by comments lol. It is most definitely a 20mm.
Awesome! Have you reviewed the SNKL43? Blue dial with beautiful hands!
do you know which size band is on the seiko 5 ...i think mine said 19.5 so not sure if i should get a 19 or 20mm
Well better is a matter of personal preference. I can understand wanting to mod a Seiko 5, especially replacing that Hardplex mineral glass crystal with a sapphire crystal but, if you're going to make it noticebly not a Seiko why not just build a bespoke watch from a Seiko NH35 or NH36 mechanism or even one of the Swiss ETA mechanisms. Suitable cases and crystals are easy to aquire and you can have dial faces custom printed. You could engrave your name and manufacture date on the caseback and give it a serial number of 1 or follow the old Seiko tradition of envofing the date of manufacture into the furst few characters of the serisl number and then have the last four numbers be the unique number for the month's production. Basically, if you're going to mod it, you might as well just custom build it altogether.
Where do you buy quality straps?
For the seiko 5 grey face what color leather strap I should get
rx100 is a good camera. the current version is amazing too.
Hey, buying the SNKK87 here and also looking to get the strap together with it. I was not able to find the lug width on amazon though. Is it 20mm??
Also, keep up the good work! Great channel.
It is indeed a 20mm! Thanks! I appreciate it!
I always thought that Seiko 5s had crown at 4 o clock which I really didn't quite fancy. Crowns at 3 o clock really appeals more to me. Are those Seiko 5s still available ?
Hey Kirk, have you had any issues with the blue brady strap splitting at the holes? I'm so keen to get this but i've read about quality issues with the brady straps. Your video has put on a journey to get the blue seiko and strap it looks absolutely incredible.
the second watch is perfect, i have a SNK803 watch, which color of strap should i change?plz give me an advise.
Thank you for the great content 👍
Which Seiko 5 is the best looking?? I can't choose ffs.
That’s why they’re cheap so you can buy them alllll
Snkl23
"Snap, crackle, pop... rice krispies" yep... subscribed. You're awesome.
Nubby-nub is the technical term?
Can I get the information on that brown strap I love it
may i ask you please , with what did you polish it ? sand paper ? of what size ?
Are all Seiko 5's created equal? I just bought an old one off of ebay from the 70's.. I hope i'm not screwed...
misamisatv Most of them are mechanicaly.
But its cosmetic changes that make people buy this or this one.
Basicaly as long as you like the way it looks and it functions nicely,its good.
You should not be worried about some serious breakdowns if the previous owner treated it nice.
What is the width of the HR band for the SNKK87? There are so many different answers, it makes me confused.
I would love to see the snk809 in a video like this I just got one from my brother and I'm having a hard time looking for a good strap combo.
Try looking at these. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X18mm+timex+expedition+strap.TRS0&_nkw=18mm+timex+expedition+strap&_sacat=0
Hi there, the blue strap from Dassari, only availability comes in 26mm... will this be okay if I put it on that same watch?
I just assumed straps were standard in length... good to know.
There are all kinds of sizes. Short, Standard and XL. The actual sizes between the three fluctuate between manufacturers. There's no actual standard as far as I know. I get quite frustrated by this!
*that's why NATOs tend to be good, cause they're usually a fairly standard length and that's easily adjustable cause they have lots of holes. Leather NATOs look nice imo
does it still work
Just use the bracelet from your SKX013 because you also like that.😂
love your video. just got a snkk79. not bad a watch. keep up the good work.
Excellent. That's a gorgeous Seiko 5! Are you going to put it on a brown strap or use the bracelet that it comes with? Thanks!
Can this model be fit with a new bezel that uses an insert?
hi, if i LIKE 6 AND HALF INCHES WRIST WHAT SIZE OF STRAPS IS RIGHT AND WHICH WEBSUIT ORDERING ,
THANKS
My wrist is about the same size and I have good luck with 115mm / 75mm straps. I'm usually at the very last hole, though!