"did you say panda??" "No!" definetly made my day. i own two seikos. a old, very much loved "windrose" as it was named in germany, with a 24 hour dial and a hour hand that moves around it in one day and two minute hands in a 180 degrees angle that move around the dial in two hours each... a realy special watch... unfortunately and undeserved forgotten today so it seems.... and a modern sports automatic in stunning yellow and black colour sceme ...
@@melody3741 unfortunately i don't have much information.i got mine in the late 1980s new. they did some advertising in germany at the time. it holds still well and runs fine. exelent quality. very slim and slender. if yougo for a used one, be aware, they did also a variant of the model with conventionaldial
IIRC, the story behind the Cocktail Time series goes like this: A team of coworkers got out of the Seiko in Ginza and decided to go have some drinks (common aspect of the Japanese work culture), they chose to go to Star Bar, a cocktail bar in Ginza that is world-famous for its drinks having won multiple international awards. They liked it so much that they approached the owner and asked if he'd be willing to make a collab with the brand, which resulted in the original Cocktail Time (SARB065). The SARB065 was a huge success, so much so that they decided to spin it into a brand new lineup: the Cocktail Time series. Each watch is inspired by a drink served at Star Bar and carries the name of the drink.
It was interesting to see people raving about this watch at Baselworld when it was announced. The original cocktail time without the presage branding is the watch for me!
@@ivangamer8022 Your opinion only. GS is much better value than pretty much anything coming out of Europe, and the Lexus LC500? Come on, that's one of the greatest cars of all time. You're welcome.
Currently own the SARB033 as my 1 watch collection. Planning on getting the SPB143 next month for my 30th birthday to make it the perfect 2 watch collection. The SSC813 is tempting me though...
My father gave me his Alpinist for Christmas 2 years ago and I absolutely fell in love with Seiko. I own a few of their divers but the Baby Turtle has been my daily watch for well over a year now.
BTW, the Presage line starts around MSRP $450 USD for the early Cocktail watches, jump up to the $1000-$1200 USD for the Sharp Edges series, but then they have models that go up to as high as $4500 with Spring Drive movements. There are some amazing watches with artisan enamel dials as well as ones made of Arita porcelain with some finishing details coming from Grand Seiko.
5:03 Over three months of ownership of a Speedtimer SSC813P1 - as I bought for myself as a belated birthday present. (I turned 27) An aamzing solar chronograph watch, which I highly recommend, and it even wears brilliantly with a black/grey OMEGA Nato strap! Rolex Daytona: Seiko Speedtimer "Seitona/Seikona": + Better design and finish + An excellent and affordable alternative to the Daytona - maybe the best? - Insanely expensive + Solar quartz that keeps better time + date function between 4 and 5 and a power reserve indicator.
I love the seiko divers especially save the ocean series. The more sea animals based watches the better. They are a lot of fun. And alpinist series. Sporty and with splash of color and class. The other watch I'm interested in is the Astron. Getting your time from Satellite twice a day. Always get the time no matter where you are and they wont shut down like Multiband 6.
I love Seiko divers. King Turtle Save the Ocean series has some of the best dials. My favorite is SPRE39 Manta Ray. Probably the best dial out there and best seiko has to offer.
Since we're talking about Seiko, we should really talk about their amazing quartz offerings as well. I remember people going absolute bonkers over the mechanical SARB033 and 035. However, they were sold 2-3 times the retail on eBay and people still thought they were getting a steal of a deal. However, Seiko has watches in their Essential line (models whose names start with SUR) that look a lot like the SARB AND cost a lot less. They have unbelievable finish for the money, look way better than any Seiko 5 (the one in this video included), and wear really really great on the wrist. It's a shame that most of the watch-loving community have never even considered them. Maybe it's time we let our snobbishness over mechanical movements slide and embrace all movements for our collection.
It's not snobbery just because one doesn't want quartz. The whole hobby is not necessarily logical. If I prefer to stick to mechanical, that's my choice. Do you, and enjoy what you want.
If you like a quartz watch, buy it, wear it and enjoy it. Who cares what the community thinks! Also I think the crazy moonswatch prices have shown that we'll go nuts for a quartz watch too, if it hits the right notes.
My buddy has one that his older sister bought him as a highschool graduation gift. Really cool watch, definitely way cooler than any watch I had at the time.
Finally Presage Old Clock gets the Watchfinder love. I have been trying to get it featured on the channel since almost 1.5 years. During that time, I actually bought the watch. Thanks Tom.
I was not aware of Seiko until by chance I came across and purchased a 1960's Seiko Sportsmatic with a superlative design, case and exquisite beads of rice bracelet. It still keeps a very accurate time sometimes better than my more modern watches and most importantly puts a smile on my face every day I wear it - I have new found respect for the Japanese watchmakers of this era and am always on the lookout for old Seikomatics, Bell-Matics or Sportsmatics.
I wish that the SLA series of seiko watches had made an appearance. There are some truly great offerings that are are approaching luxury sport/dive watch territory.
Some esoteric recommendations: - The no-longer-made SARN001/003 or SAEN001: a "flyer" GMT that still has quickset day and date, and (as a bonus) was made in the Shizukuishi Watch Studio. - Any pre-2018 Grand Seiko: I'm cheating a bit here, but they *did* have both Seiko and GS branding on the dial.
The new 62MAS (SPB147 and its close references) is an excellent watch. Just bought the SPB213 and It totally monopolized my wrist. Perfect proportions, sits low on the wrist, drilled lugs, sunburst dial that varies between silver and white with a dark blue bezel. Accurate to +1,2 sec./day and with the 70h power reserve. Everything perfect aligned. It’s more expensive than a regular Seiko, but you do get more for it. Nice to see this reference getting some attention on this channel.
You’re lucky with the accuracy, my SPB147 has been running between +15 to +20 sec/day since I bought it back in 2020. Annoying because it is in the range of 6R35, but a lovely watch regardless ended up getting a lot of wrist times since!
I think a vintage dressy Seiko needs to be a part of the collection. Something like the Marvel or Crown. Those late 50's pieces were sort of the ancestors of the first Grand Seiko. There's so much history there to be explored but those poor chaps are always overlooked.
Honestly I think the hibeat lord marvel is the best vintage value proposition out there. The second 36000 hibeat ever produced, and you can have it for around $300-$600 easily.
I have 38 Seiko watches including 1 Grand Seiko. I think you have the best watch videos on You Tube and hearing you give so much respect to Seiko brings joy to my heart. Seiko is fun and collectable for average people. You go from the high end to Seiko seamlessly and it's very encouraging. Thank you!
I'm only a few years into this fascinating hobby...but, I'm already aware my favourite era of Seiko's are the quartz tool watches of the 80's and 90's. Marinemasters, Landmasters, Scuba's, etc. Titanium and technology abounded...and ceramic cases....oh my. When quartz wasn't a dirty word to the average buyer. This morning, I ordered from eBay one of those beautiful, orange dialled, 6458-600A mid-sized divers. And not outrageously priced yet, either.
I own the most priceless Seiko. My fathers 1972 gold face 6139 Pogue chronograph, the he taught me to tell the time with as I sat on his lap as a 6 year old.
Excellent video, one of my favourite brands. My daily beater is a Willard, the pride of my collection ( even tho it's not my most expensive piece) is a True Pogue. For me, they sit comfortably alongside my more prestigious Swiss & German watches. They make something for everyone imho. Thank you Gentlemen 👍🏻👍🏻
My collection : King Turtle or 62 mas as a diver, SARX055 and Alpinist (Ginza) and Arita enamel or KS as my special. I wouldn't mind a seiko 5 diver or two to complete that. :)
Have you guys seen Seiko essential series specially SUR319P1 and SUR315P1. Comes in two sizes 36mm and 40mm quartz with some grand seiko vibes to it and they are so cheap but has sapphire crystal.
I had an idea while watching this. How about a hypothetical watch collection set in the past sometime. Like what would a cool collection look like in the 70's for example.
I have my Seiko collection 1971 King seiko 5246-6000 special chronometer, sarb033, Grand Seiko sbgv221. I also have a no. Of swiss but i'm very happy with the seiko's, now i just need a Grand Seiko automatic & i'm finished.. I think!
Just love Seiko, I have a vintage SQ100 Quartz, 55 Fathoms, Presage Zen Garden, JDM Spirit Quartz with a cream dial. I also got a pre-owned Solar sports which a work horse. Do like the diver, but need to start saving...
Seiko is by far my favourite watch brand ever. Am proud to own a Seiko 5(2020) and one of their Quartz Chronograph. But in a fictional world, if I were to become the CEO of Seiko, There are a few fundamental things i would change Firstly I would Stop pushing the brand too much into GS territory. They have done a stellar job with the new 5series and the entire presage series. But the highest anyone needs to pay for a Seiko should be around £1000 max. Focus more in the mid range 400-750 and release some all purpose watches. Secondly Relaunch the SNX at an entry level price point(120-150) with a revamped movement. Revamp the Presage line, although its doing great but diversify it a bit, with like a dressy chronographs, a sleek moonphase or some "makes it look more expensive than it is" complications. The prospex series needs to be streamlined a bit, too many watches with too many identities. Prospex would a dive specific sub brand and have a wide range £500-£1000. Instead of pushing GS into the the realms of PP, AP, VC, JLC etc, make the Credor brand more visible. GS should stand strong as a competitor to Rolex,Omega, Breitling, Zenith etc . Credor should be the high horology hotshot, the Perpetual Calendars, Hand painted dials and the craftsmanship it is renowned for. Finally with Orient, market the watches a bit more, The Bambino, Kamasu and many others are great value for money so keep it at a very affordable price whilst maintaining the same level of finishing. So if anyone from Seiko HQ is reading this, You're welcome, and please send over a White Birch Spring Drive.
Would love to see a review on the Seiko SRPE53K1. Looks to be a great watch at the price, with a good movement and a very pretty dial. Love the channel! 🙌🏻
The first automatic wristwatch was a Fortis. Nice collection, my picks would be: everyday: SPB121J1 New green alpinist diver/sports: SPB237 Willard reissue with the patterned grey dial and woven nato complication/chrono: Seiko Flightmaster SNA411(can double up as a beater as I wouldn't really beat the Willard) dress: SPB287 - the blood red dial one with the bracelet, doubles up as everyday but can be dressed up with a leather strap
An early Weekdater with the unframed day window (or any Weekdater for that matter) definitely belongs in a Seiko collection. I have yet to see any brand use this day-date configuration, with the date at 3 and the day at 6 o'clock, it integrates into the dial so nicely. Even Seiko stopped using it, for reasons unknown to me, and i am of the opinion that they should bring them back. Another one would be a 7A28 chrono in either white or black.
@18.00, you pondered if there's something "under Seiko", price/brand/positioning-wise. There actually is a seiko sub-brand in that position, called Alba. Not bad, but definitely aimed at the fun/cheap/quartz market. They made some funky throwback models in the early 2000s, which have recently become pretty desirable (particularly a brown-dialed bullhead chrono, which became collectable after Brad Pitt's Citizen bullhead in that Tarantino 'Once Upon a Time' flick....
I’d say the Seiko LX Diver. It’s the pinnacle of Seiko Divers…since Grand Seiko is it’s own entity. Titanium case and bracelet (If you squint you can see the Ferrari lines) and a spring drive movement! What more could you ask of a Seiko diver? Great conversation on this podcast! Thanks 🙏
exactly on point, those are hand finished awsome albeit chunky but thats ok since they real tool watches, i own two of them and sold my grand seiko diver because it did not have wrist presence with those two in my collection.
In this episode you feature a Seiko Presage Cocktail watch that is ruby red with black hands. Has a silver or stainless steel bracelet band. I could not make out the name and can't seem to find it anywhere on the Internet. Any ideas?
Love Seiko! But not all of them. I currently own a Sarb 033 which I think is the perfect watch. I also have a Sarb 017 green alpinist, a SARX 045, a Cocktail time Skydiving and my orange/ pepsi Pogue that I got for my 11th birthday in 1975. I have other brands as well but for me some of the well designed Seiko's are hard to beat. Then there is Grand Seiko!
I've got the baby grand seiko SARB033 and alpinist SARB017, both japanese domestic models, both discontinued, both bought on trips to Japan for about 300 usd each (033 was 300). They were the first 2 watches of my very small watch collection. Still blows me away every time I wear them. They fit perfectly, work well, and go along with many straps. Every time I see '23 jewels' on the dial I get reminded of 23yo me graduating, starting my first job, excited about life, and deciding to buy a watch (or 2). Who knows when I turn 30 soon I will get a Grand Seiko with 30 jewels to commemorate aother life event
I have both the Presage 'Old Clock' and the 'Negroni'. Bother area beautiful watches and are beautiful with the light playing across the dial as you move your arm or wrist. I have to say, the 'Old Clock' is even more beautiful in person than in the photos! I find myself sitting and looking at the watch when I wear it, just enjoying the blue color (I believe they term it a Navy, it does seem different than most blue dials I;ve seen). Also the reflections of the light off the indices and the Dauphine hands. Next on my list is a Presage Sharp Edge watch with the traditional Japanese hemp-leaf design.
21:42 A chinese watch with a Seiko NH-35a movement. They have even higher case and bracelet quality than Seiko in that price range and have stainless steel cases and sapphire crystals.
srpe51k1 is my first automatic watch, everyday watch. Swapped the crystal for a sapphire DD and bracelet with a strapcode without feeling guilty. Grand Seiko is my wish I had watch. Great video as always.
I love the diver but with grey and white instead of faux patina. But the the pick of the bunch for me is the “baby snowflake” srpd97j1. Put this on a leather strap and it looks like a Grand Seiko.
After buying my Seiko Speedtimer in white, I have been surprised at how easily it wears. It's a bit chunky for a quartz, but the case shape, bezel, crystal, and bracelet all just kind of flow together on the wrist.
I bought my first seiko in 2020.its now 2022 and I have over 20 seikos all of which are divers.from turtles to samurais and a couple sport 5.its addictive and all started because of lume which seiko is one of thee best in that department
The crazy thing is, that until the advent of a watch industry that could afford to pay assemblers enough to work in the watch industry year round, the Swiss had little to crow about when it comes to fine, carefully wrought items. The Japanese? Many hundreds of years of everything from exquisite fabrics, painting, cloisonné, carving in wood, stone, metal and ceramics. The Swiss? Not so much. It’s little wonder the Japanese would eventually make watches that are equally as well crafted as the Swiss. Now, I wonder how long it will take them to give say, Lange or PP a run for their money?
Can’t believe it has taken me a year to find this video! And I’m a subscriber!! Isn’t the Tudor version of Seiko called “Timex” 😉 these are the watches that get almost everyone feverish for more and more watches
Some strikes against Seiko Presage Cocktail Time: (1) 4R35B movement is pretty low end with poor stated accuracy (+45 / -35 operating range), (2) For a dress watch, they are large in every direction: 40.5 mm x 11.8 mm thick, (3) Bracelet has hollow end links, (4) The exhibition crystal shows undecorated movement. What's the point?, (5) No sapphire crystal. In the end it is a low end automatic with a pretty dial.
Interesting point about them blurring the line between Seiko & Grand Seiko with some of their prices. I get the impression that they don't see it as two brands (as-in Grand Seiko vs normal Seiko), but rather as a suite of collections: Five, Presage, Credor, the other ones I can't think of right now, and Grand Seiko, all under the Seiko umbrella, with each collection blurring into the next so they're covering all of the bases.
What do folks think of the SARK015 Presage auto chronograph? At $3180, this limited edition (1000 pieces) model is an interesting alternative to some of the Swiss chronographs.
Records (mostly made in Czech Republic) gather wear, that's part of their appeal if you buy into it. Rice paper damages the surface less than big CD cover.
Love the sardonic tone of these videos, very amusing. Great collection, if you wanted to save a few hundred the spb147 has a lot of the vintage tone of the diver you suggested, a bit of gilt, and a lovely chocolate sunburst dial
I had seen one about 30 years ago. It was a chronograph with a 1/10th second retrograde movement. Had a world timer, perpetual calendar alarm etc.. Beautiful piece. Can't remember the model tho..
Good shout. Love the Pressage GMT and it ticks the heirloom box. Cocktail time new dials look great. Not yet found a Seiko 5 at under £100. Some very overpriced fives about…for the 7s26 or 4r35 to be in watches costing £500 or more is crazy really. How about the Seiko Recraft making that list? For a classy sports watch the green dial Alpinist pressage would be on my list, especially with brown leather strap.
I wonder if they make the same watch with an automatic movement. I really like the dial face, sub dials, colors & overall aesthetic. quartz movement? I just cannot being myself to purchase. A big part of the marvel that draws me to watches, is, in no small part, about the micro-engineering that goes into the making of automatic movements.
I soo wanted to buy a Seiko as my first automatic watch as an enthusiast. But the videos showing clear quality control issues have made me scared to buy one. Even if I get one after thorough checking visually (I'm no expert though just recently started getting into wrist watches), if I find any issue later, I'll feel all my money wasted. That's why for my first ever automatic I got a Zeppelin Hindenburg and am loving every bit with it.
@@fVNzO The dealer here in India said he wont be able to exchange if i see any design faults later, they will repair any movement issues or anything like that. Also issues like uneven lug piercings wont go away with a mere service
@@afraza5946 well, I guess thats unlucky. Now I don't consider India completely wild west but in EU you have a lot of rights by default. Even a mandatory two week money back guarantee. That should be a reasonable timeframe for locating faults. If you don't find them within that it's. Probably not worth worrying abljt
I own 3 Seikos: SNK809, SARB033 and Prospex SPB149J1. And the last two of them. Maybe the best of all my collection and they are not going anywhere. As you said. You get a lot for the money.
The current Seiko Speedtimer is so lovely! The only issue I have with it is the date window! Why couldn't they have it right in the center between 4 and 5!?!? You cannot unsee it once you see it :/
Would have been nice to see some even higher end models in Seiko like the SJE079 with the shippo enamel dial, or the SLA037. Those really are grand Seiko in all but name
Excellent video. I'm very pleased with my seiko 5 140th anniversary edition. The manual wind Grand Seiko sbgw231 is my grail watch but I'm hoping that seiko bring out something similar to the 1970's Lord Marvel high beat.
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"did you say panda??" "No!" definetly made my day. i own two seikos. a old, very much loved "windrose" as it was named in germany, with a 24 hour dial and a hour hand that moves around it in one day and two minute hands in a 180 degrees angle that move around the dial in two hours each... a realy special watch... unfortunately and undeserved forgotten today so it seems.... and a modern sports automatic in stunning yellow and black colour sceme ...
I just looked it up, WOW 😍. It looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
do you have any more info on this? this sounds wonderful and very unique
@@melody3741 unfortunately i don't have much information.i got mine in the late 1980s new. they did some advertising in germany at the time. it holds still well and runs fine. exelent quality. very slim and slender. if yougo for a used one, be aware, they did also a variant of the model with conventionaldial
IIRC, the story behind the Cocktail Time series goes like this:
A team of coworkers got out of the Seiko in Ginza and decided to go have some drinks (common aspect of the Japanese work culture), they chose to go to Star Bar, a cocktail bar in Ginza that is world-famous for its drinks having won multiple international awards. They liked it so much that they approached the owner and asked if he'd be willing to make a collab with the brand, which resulted in the original Cocktail Time (SARB065).
The SARB065 was a huge success, so much so that they decided to spin it into a brand new lineup: the Cocktail Time series. Each watch is inspired by a drink served at Star Bar and carries the name of the drink.
There were three original Cocktail times, but only the SARB065 really took off.
@@mahazroko6753 That I didn't know, thanks!
It was interesting to see people raving about this watch at Baselworld when it was announced. The original cocktail time without the presage branding is the watch for me!
grand seiko is like a scam. makes me think about lexus, acura and other japanese shit that are made to cash grab
@@ivangamer8022 Your opinion only. GS is much better value than pretty much anything coming out of Europe, and the Lexus LC500? Come on, that's one of the greatest cars of all time. You're welcome.
I love these podcasts, I hope this will be an ongoing thing. I can’t remember them being on the channel further back
Currently own the SARB033 as my 1 watch collection. Planning on getting the SPB143 next month for my 30th birthday to make it the perfect 2 watch collection. The SSC813 is tempting me though...
sarb033+143 perfect combo.
The spb143 is such a cool watch I think that one is gonna be my next watch after get my SRPE
My father gave me his Alpinist for Christmas 2 years ago and I absolutely fell in love with Seiko. I own a few of their divers but the Baby Turtle has been my daily watch for well over a year now.
My seiko bench: SNK3 beater, Shark tooth alpinist for the field, was a samurai for wet times (gave it to me dad), and (incoming) SPB 147
BTW, the Presage line starts around MSRP $450 USD for the early Cocktail watches, jump up to the $1000-$1200 USD for the Sharp Edges series, but then they have models that go up to as high as $4500 with Spring Drive movements. There are some amazing watches with artisan enamel dials as well as ones made of Arita porcelain with some finishing details coming from Grand Seiko.
I went for an Arita with the blue strap but at the time the retailer has none in stock so I opted for the Laurel SRQ025 for about £500 lwss
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Over three months of ownership of a Speedtimer SSC813P1 - as I bought for myself as a belated birthday present. (I turned 27)
An aamzing solar chronograph watch, which I highly recommend, and it even wears brilliantly with a black/grey OMEGA Nato strap!
Rolex Daytona: Seiko Speedtimer "Seitona/Seikona":
+ Better design and finish + An excellent and affordable alternative to the Daytona - maybe the best?
- Insanely expensive + Solar quartz that keeps better time + date function between 4 and 5 and a power reserve indicator.
This talk show is honestly my favourite YT video series on watches, it’s funny, smart yet classy.
I love the seiko divers especially save the ocean series. The more sea animals based watches the better. They are a lot of fun. And alpinist series. Sporty and with splash of color and class. The other watch I'm interested in is the Astron. Getting your time from Satellite twice a day. Always get the time no matter where you are and they wont shut down like Multiband 6.
Agree on the save the ocean animal print dials. I currently own all 5 releases. Great looks, plus a great cause. Win - win. 😊
Yeah i hope they do a sea lice model!
I love Seiko divers. King Turtle Save the Ocean series has some of the best dials. My favorite is SPRE39 Manta Ray. Probably the best dial out there and best seiko has to offer.
Absolutely. I have a turtle and can't justify another but the Manta Ray is one I wish I had waited for.
Since we're talking about Seiko, we should really talk about their amazing quartz offerings as well. I remember people going absolute bonkers over the mechanical SARB033 and 035. However, they were sold 2-3 times the retail on eBay and people still thought they were getting a steal of a deal. However, Seiko has watches in their Essential line (models whose names start with SUR) that look a lot like the SARB AND cost a lot less. They have unbelievable finish for the money, look way better than any Seiko 5 (the one in this video included), and wear really really great on the wrist. It's a shame that most of the watch-loving community have never even considered them. Maybe it's time we let our snobbishness over mechanical movements slide and embrace all movements for our collection.
Sold mine for 800,- on Chrono24. 😅
@@sixteenbynine do you honestly think that watch is worth $800?
It's not snobbery just because one doesn't want quartz. The whole hobby is not necessarily logical. If I prefer to stick to mechanical, that's my choice. Do you, and enjoy what you want.
If you like a quartz watch, buy it, wear it and enjoy it. Who cares what the community thinks! Also I think the crazy moonswatch prices have shown that we'll go nuts for a quartz watch too, if it hits the right notes.
My buddy has one that his older sister bought him as a highschool graduation gift. Really cool watch, definitely way cooler than any watch I had at the time.
Finally Presage Old Clock gets the Watchfinder love. I have been trying to get it featured on the channel since almost 1.5 years. During that time, I actually bought the watch. Thanks Tom.
I was not aware of Seiko until by chance I came across and purchased a 1960's Seiko Sportsmatic with a superlative design, case and exquisite beads of rice bracelet. It still keeps a very accurate time sometimes better than my more modern watches and most importantly puts a smile on my face every day I wear it - I have new found respect for the Japanese watchmakers of this era and am always on the lookout for old Seikomatics, Bell-Matics or Sportsmatics.
I wish that the SLA series of seiko watches had made an appearance. There are some truly great offerings that are are approaching luxury sport/dive watch territory.
Some esoteric recommendations:
- The no-longer-made SARN001/003 or SAEN001: a "flyer" GMT that still has quickset day and date, and (as a bonus) was made in the Shizukuishi Watch Studio.
- Any pre-2018 Grand Seiko: I'm cheating a bit here, but they *did* have both Seiko and GS branding on the dial.
I will never get over how amazing those $100-ish Seiko 5s are… as mentioned, on a strap, these punch way above their weight class! Great list!
The new 62MAS (SPB147 and its close references) is an excellent watch. Just bought the SPB213 and It totally monopolized my wrist. Perfect proportions, sits low on the wrist, drilled lugs, sunburst dial that varies between silver and white with a dark blue bezel. Accurate to +1,2 sec./day and with the 70h power reserve. Everything perfect aligned. It’s more expensive than a regular Seiko, but you do get more for it. Nice to see this reference getting some attention on this channel.
You’re lucky with the accuracy, my SPB147 has been running between +15 to +20 sec/day since I bought it back in 2020. Annoying because it is in the range of 6R35, but a lovely watch regardless ended up getting a lot of wrist times since!
I think a vintage dressy Seiko needs to be a part of the collection. Something like the Marvel or Crown. Those late 50's pieces were sort of the ancestors of the first Grand Seiko. There's so much history there to be explored but those poor chaps are always overlooked.
Honestly I think the hibeat lord marvel is the best vintage value proposition out there. The second 36000 hibeat ever produced, and you can have it for around $300-$600 easily.
@@saucyseek4137 5 - Sportsmatic, Bell-Matic or Seikomatic - all excellent design timepieces.
I have 38 Seiko watches including 1 Grand Seiko. I think you have the best watch videos on You Tube and hearing you give so much respect to Seiko brings joy to my heart. Seiko is fun and collectable for average people. You go from the high end to Seiko seamlessly and it's very encouraging. Thank you!
Congratulations! That is a lot of Seiko's..
Get help😂
Love Seiko! They got both my brother and I into watches, and I think they are often overlooked. Nice to have them having proper air time here!
I'm only a few years into this fascinating hobby...but, I'm already aware my favourite era of Seiko's are the quartz tool watches of the 80's and 90's. Marinemasters, Landmasters, Scuba's, etc. Titanium and technology abounded...and ceramic cases....oh my. When quartz wasn't a dirty word to the average buyer. This morning, I ordered from eBay one of those beautiful, orange dialled, 6458-600A mid-sized divers. And not outrageously priced yet, either.
I love my SNXS77, which is the blue dial. It was also my first mechanical watch and I'm more inclined to just collect Seiko's
Proud Spb143j owner here, wonderful watch! Had it for just over a year and I can’t stop looking at it!
I own the most priceless Seiko. My fathers 1972 gold face 6139 Pogue chronograph, the he taught me to tell the time with as I sat on his lap as a 6 year old.
The new Alpinist deserves an individual mention. Quirky old-school or new "dress-casual," they are both unique and would help round out a collection.
The Seiko Presage with the green dial and golden numerals looks absolutely amazing.
Excellent video, one of my favourite brands. My daily beater is a Willard, the pride of my collection ( even tho it's not my most expensive piece) is a True Pogue. For me, they sit comfortably alongside my more prestigious Swiss & German watches. They make something for everyone imho.
Thank you Gentlemen 👍🏻👍🏻
The Baby / Mini Turtles are lovely. The new Apinist series at 38mm are also awesome.
Great video. I have about 40 vintage Seiko chronographs in addition to some of the new divers. I have a lot of love ❤️
My collection : King Turtle or 62 mas as a diver, SARX055 and Alpinist (Ginza) and Arita enamel or KS as my special. I wouldn't mind a seiko 5 diver or two to complete that. :)
Have you guys seen Seiko essential series specially SUR319P1 and SUR315P1. Comes in two sizes 36mm and 40mm quartz with some grand seiko vibes to it and they are so cheap but has sapphire crystal.
I had an idea while watching this.
How about a hypothetical watch collection set in the past sometime. Like what would a cool collection look like in the 70's for example.
I have my Seiko collection 1971 King seiko 5246-6000 special chronometer, sarb033, Grand Seiko sbgv221. I also have a no. Of swiss but i'm very happy with the seiko's, now i just need a Grand Seiko automatic & i'm finished.. I think!
whats up with the Breitling that looks like a speedy less the bezel @3:41? its beautiful thou it looks thick
How about the Cpt. Willard? For the time being I don't own one, but it is a missing part of my collection.
I have one, it's great, a lot of fun and I love it!
Just love Seiko, I have a vintage SQ100 Quartz, 55 Fathoms, Presage Zen Garden, JDM Spirit Quartz with a cream dial. I also got a pre-owned Solar sports which a work horse. Do like the diver, but need to start saving...
Honestly my favorite watch channel. Thank you.
SPB149 owner here, love it and very happy with the value for the price. It was a birthday gift to myself
Seiko is by far my favourite watch brand ever. Am proud to own a Seiko 5(2020) and one of their Quartz Chronograph. But in a fictional world, if I were to become the CEO of Seiko, There are a few fundamental things i would change
Firstly I would Stop pushing the brand too much into GS territory. They have done a stellar job with the new 5series and the entire presage series. But the highest anyone needs to pay for a Seiko should be around £1000 max. Focus more in the mid range 400-750 and release some all purpose watches. Secondly Relaunch the SNX at an entry level price point(120-150) with a revamped movement.
Revamp the Presage line, although its doing great but diversify it a bit, with like a dressy chronographs, a sleek moonphase or some "makes it look more expensive than it is" complications.
The prospex series needs to be streamlined a bit, too many watches with too many identities. Prospex would a dive specific sub brand and have a wide range £500-£1000.
Instead of pushing GS into the the realms of PP, AP, VC, JLC etc, make the Credor brand more visible. GS should stand strong as a competitor to Rolex,Omega, Breitling, Zenith etc . Credor should be the high horology hotshot, the Perpetual Calendars, Hand painted dials and the craftsmanship it is renowned for.
Finally with Orient, market the watches a bit more, The Bambino, Kamasu and many others are great value for money so keep it at a very affordable price whilst maintaining the same level of finishing.
So if anyone from Seiko HQ is reading this, You're welcome, and please send over a White Birch Spring Drive.
I have a Seiko Spb207 that I absolutely love. Green dials are some of my favorites.
My very first mechicial watch was a Seiko! Still have it after 25 years and still beating.
Omg what is that Sharp Edge model at 8:14? The one with power reserve, day AND date wheel?? I can't find it anywhere when searching the webs !
It's the new SSA343J1 Skydiving if that is the one you are thinking of.
@@johnacteson5503 nice, I see now it's a new model that hasn't even been released yet with the 6r24
The blue Cocktail time I've seen in person and is amazing. And this is coming from a Seiko Prospex fan that is not into Presage at all
Would love to see a review on the Seiko SRPE53K1. Looks to be a great watch at the price, with a good movement and a very pretty dial. Love the channel! 🙌🏻
The first automatic wristwatch was a Fortis. Nice collection, my picks would be:
everyday: SPB121J1 New green alpinist
diver/sports: SPB237 Willard reissue with the patterned grey dial and woven nato
complication/chrono: Seiko Flightmaster SNA411(can double up as a beater as I wouldn't really beat the Willard)
dress: SPB287 - the blood red dial one with the bracelet, doubles up as everyday but can be dressed up with a leather strap
An early Weekdater with the unframed day window (or any Weekdater for that matter) definitely belongs in a Seiko collection. I have yet to see any brand use this day-date configuration, with the date at 3 and the day at 6 o'clock, it integrates into the dial so nicely. Even Seiko stopped using it, for reasons unknown to me, and i am of the opinion that they should bring them back.
Another one would be a 7A28 chrono in either white or black.
@18.00, you pondered if there's something "under Seiko", price/brand/positioning-wise. There actually is a seiko sub-brand in that position, called Alba. Not bad, but definitely aimed at the fun/cheap/quartz market. They made some funky throwback models in the early 2000s, which have recently become pretty desirable (particularly a brown-dialed bullhead chrono, which became collectable after Brad Pitt's Citizen bullhead in that Tarantino 'Once Upon a Time' flick....
Anyone know the reference of the yellow/gold dial variant at 25:52 please? Thanks!
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"panda"
"did you say panda"
"no.."
"ok, good"😂
I’d say the Seiko LX Diver. It’s the pinnacle of Seiko Divers…since Grand Seiko is it’s own entity. Titanium case and bracelet (If you squint you can see the Ferrari lines) and a spring drive movement! What more could you ask of a Seiko diver? Great conversation on this podcast! Thanks 🙏
exactly on point, those are hand finished awsome albeit chunky but thats ok since they real tool watches, i own two of them and sold my grand seiko diver because it did not have wrist presence with those two in my collection.
In this episode you feature a Seiko Presage Cocktail watch that is ruby red with black hands. Has a silver or stainless steel bracelet band. I could not make out the name and can't seem to find it anywhere on the Internet. Any ideas?
What would the Logic be in buying an automatic watch where the movement isn't worth servicing?
Love my SARB017 and SPB143, cant wait to see what Seiko brings this summer.
12:00 a black date window would be awesome, the white is a bit disruptive
That Presage Sharp Edged Series GMT looks like a Grand Seiko it may be one of the best bang for your buck or at least it should be on people's radar
Love Seiko! But not all of them. I currently own a Sarb 033 which I think is the perfect watch. I also have a Sarb 017 green alpinist, a SARX 045, a Cocktail time Skydiving and my orange/ pepsi Pogue that I got for my 11th birthday in 1975. I have other brands as well but for me some of the well designed Seiko's are hard to beat. Then there is Grand Seiko!
I've got the baby grand seiko SARB033 and alpinist SARB017, both japanese domestic models, both discontinued, both bought on trips to Japan for about 300 usd each (033 was 300). They were the first 2 watches of my very small watch collection. Still blows me away every time I wear them. They fit perfectly, work well, and go along with many straps. Every time I see '23 jewels' on the dial I get reminded of 23yo me graduating, starting my first job, excited about life, and deciding to buy a watch (or 2). Who knows when I turn 30 soon I will get a Grand Seiko with 30 jewels to commemorate aother life event
I have both the Presage 'Old Clock' and the 'Negroni'. Bother area beautiful watches and are beautiful with the light playing across the dial as you move your arm or wrist. I have to say, the 'Old Clock' is even more beautiful in person than in the photos! I find myself sitting and looking at the watch when I wear it, just enjoying the blue color (I believe they term it a Navy, it does seem different than most blue dials I;ve seen). Also the reflections of the light off the indices and the Dauphine hands. Next on my list is a Presage Sharp Edge watch with the traditional Japanese hemp-leaf design.
21:42 A chinese watch with a Seiko NH-35a movement. They have even higher case and bracelet quality than Seiko in that price range and have stainless steel cases and sapphire crystals.
Great episode.
How about another one on moded Seiko, there's a big market, fan following for it.
srpe51k1 is my first automatic watch, everyday watch. Swapped the crystal for a sapphire DD and bracelet with a strapcode without feeling guilty. Grand Seiko is my wish I had watch. Great video as always.
I love the diver but with grey and white instead of faux patina. But the the pick of the bunch for me is the “baby snowflake” srpd97j1. Put this on a leather strap and it looks like a Grand Seiko.
Lord Seiko is the one that they need to bring back , great vid thanks for sharing keep up the good work
What kind of breitling is @3:44?
I feel like this really needs to be a audio podcast too. The pictures here help but that voice is podcast heaven.
After buying my Seiko Speedtimer in white, I have been surprised at how easily it wears. It's a bit chunky for a quartz, but the case shape, bezel, crystal, and bracelet all just kind of flow together on the wrist.
Love my speed timer in panda!
I bought my first seiko in 2020.its now 2022 and I have over 20 seikos all of which are divers.from turtles to samurais and a couple sport 5.its addictive and all started because of lume which seiko is one of thee best in that department
The crazy thing is, that until the advent of a watch industry that could afford to pay assemblers enough to work in the watch industry year round, the Swiss had little to crow about when it comes to fine, carefully wrought items. The Japanese? Many hundreds of years of everything from exquisite fabrics, painting, cloisonné, carving in wood, stone, metal and ceramics. The Swiss? Not so much. It’s little wonder the Japanese would eventually make watches that are equally as well crafted as the Swiss. Now, I wonder how long it will take them to give say, Lange or PP a run for their money?
Can’t believe it has taken me a year to find this video! And I’m a subscriber!! Isn’t the Tudor version of Seiko called “Timex” 😉 these are the watches that get almost everyone feverish for more and more watches
What is the model/ref of the Breitling Chrono shown at 3:44 please?
I love the porcelain dial Presages and own an Arita Porcelain limited edition.
I get emotional about Seiko :) Currently in my collection: Pogue '72, Bell-Matic '77, SQ '80, SNKK17, SRPC83, SRPD71, SRPD25 and SPB197.
Some strikes against Seiko Presage Cocktail Time: (1) 4R35B movement is pretty low end with poor stated accuracy (+45 / -35 operating range), (2) For a dress watch, they are large in every direction: 40.5 mm x 11.8 mm thick, (3) Bracelet has hollow end links, (4) The exhibition crystal shows undecorated movement. What's the point?, (5) No sapphire crystal. In the end it is a low end automatic with a pretty dial.
8:40 "tenuous". I learned a new word today. Thank you! 😀
Love the spb case design, it's squat angular dimensions just looks right
Vintage/Discontinued Seiko...
1. 6139 Pogue
2. 6105-8110 Captain Willard
3. 6309-7040 Turtle
4. 6106 / 6119 Rally Diver
5. H558 Arnie
and last but not least... SKX007J1 or 009J1
Interesting point about them blurring the line between Seiko & Grand Seiko with some of their prices. I get the impression that they don't see it as two brands (as-in Grand Seiko vs normal Seiko), but rather as a suite of collections: Five, Presage, Credor, the other ones I can't think of right now, and Grand Seiko, all under the Seiko umbrella, with each collection blurring into the next so they're covering all of the bases.
What do folks think of the SARK015 Presage auto chronograph? At $3180, this limited edition (1000 pieces) model is an interesting alternative to some of the Swiss chronographs.
At 2:24 what is happening with the gears? They look like teeth and they seem to be phasing or something. Is that a 3D model not finished?
Records (mostly made in Czech Republic) gather wear, that's part of their appeal if you buy into it. Rice paper damages the surface less than big CD cover.
The Jenny Ele collaboration paid off- you pronounce A.Lange & Sohne so brilliantly now👌🏻👏😊
I just got myself a Seiko SNXF05. Beautiful dial that reminded me of a maths graph paper.
seiko watches are the best, i have a old lord-matic with a custom painted dial that i need fixed, where can i send it?
Love the sardonic tone of these videos, very amusing. Great collection, if you wanted to save a few hundred the spb147 has a lot of the vintage tone of the diver you suggested, a bit of gilt, and a lovely chocolate sunburst dial
I had seen one about 30 years ago. It was a chronograph with a 1/10th second retrograde movement. Had a world timer, perpetual calendar alarm etc.. Beautiful piece. Can't remember the model tho..
Good shout. Love the Pressage GMT and it ticks the heirloom box. Cocktail time new dials look great. Not yet found a Seiko 5 at under £100. Some very overpriced fives about…for the 7s26 or 4r35 to be in watches costing £500 or more is crazy really. How about the Seiko Recraft making that list? For a classy sports watch the green dial Alpinist pressage would be on my list, especially with brown leather strap.
I wonder if they make the same watch with an automatic movement. I really like the dial face, sub dials, colors & overall aesthetic. quartz movement? I just cannot being myself to purchase. A big part of the marvel that draws me to watches, is, in no small part, about the micro-engineering that goes into the making of automatic movements.
Got my Seiko Prospex Black Series SPB255J1 Limited Edition for just £648, 40% discount from £1080 retail price in UK.
The sorting hat calling “Presage” was perfect
I soo wanted to buy a Seiko as my first automatic watch as an enthusiast. But the videos showing clear quality control issues have made me scared to buy one. Even if I get one after thorough checking visually (I'm no expert though just recently started getting into wrist watches), if I find any issue later, I'll feel all my money wasted. That's why for my first ever automatic I got a Zeppelin Hindenburg and am loving every bit with it.
Well you'll have two years to spot the faults and get them eliminated or your money back. I don't see how this should dissuade you.
@@fVNzO The dealer here in India said he wont be able to exchange if i see any design faults later, they will repair any movement issues or anything like that. Also issues like uneven lug piercings wont go away with a mere service
@@afraza5946 well, I guess thats unlucky. Now I don't consider India completely wild west but in EU you have a lot of rights by default. Even a mandatory two week money back guarantee. That should be a reasonable timeframe for locating faults. If you don't find them within that it's. Probably not worth worrying abljt
Very nice watches. Seiko needs to stick to shorter lug to lug and female end links, the watches tapper and fit on the wrist so much better.
I own 3 Seikos: SNK809, SARB033 and Prospex SPB149J1. And the last two of them. Maybe the best of all my collection and they are not going anywhere. As you said. You get a lot for the money.
The current Seiko Speedtimer is so lovely! The only issue I have with it is the date window! Why couldn't they have it right in the center between 4 and 5!?!? You cannot unsee it once you see it :/
Or ditch the date completely :-)
@@KeepingWatchUK haha, true that!
Would have been nice to see some even higher end models in Seiko like the SJE079 with the shippo enamel dial, or the SLA037. Those really are grand Seiko in all but name
I would suggest including the mm200 or often referred to as "baby marinemaster" a great diver.
Just bought seiko spb239 pair with classic bond nato straps, amazing
Excellent video. I'm very pleased with my seiko 5 140th anniversary edition. The manual wind Grand Seiko sbgw231 is my grail watch but I'm hoping that seiko bring out something similar to the 1970's Lord Marvel high beat.
I love my Seiko watches ...you said it perfectly... you can't find a better value for the price