This is my first ever watch purchase I’m very happy it’s getting a lot of positive reviews. I got it with the black face and bezel. I hope to wear it formally and daily.
Seiko has already pumped so much R&D into Hardlex and have an established supply chain for it. If they switch everything over to sapphire, it's going to be a logistical nightmare that will cost them a lot for not much noticeable gain. The majority of their customer base doesn't care about crystal material anyway, so there isn't much incentive to do it.
I know this is an old video , but I took your advice and waited. Not only did the price drop on this one, but they released a yellow face version that caught my eye! Thanks!
My thoughts after having owned the watch for more than a month 1. The friction bezel is not of much use as it doesn’t have a lot of friction and can shift easily with light contact as part of daily use so relying on that as an accurate second time zone is not that useful. They could have made it stiffer or used a click bezel at this price range. 2. The chapter ring time markers are not that easily visible given the angle of the ring itself so one has to view the watch at an angle to get a clear view of the numerals. 3. Good bracelet and feels substantial in terms of weight in order to balance the watch head. 4. The case could have been made thinner for a non diver watch. They could have used a slimmer steel caseback. The watch would have looked better and balanced without a cyclops on the date. The cyclops isn’t that great depending on the viewing angle.
There has been a lot of excitement surrounding many Seiko releases the last 3/4 years. This watch actually deserves and lives up to the hype. It's everything Seiko should be!!!
Your camera work is the most enjoyable out of the big name reviewers. Not overdone with nonstop camera movement and cutting, while still keeping it interesting.
Love the look of the blueberry, so tempting, but I'll try to hold off until the price deflates. Great review, the macro shots and production quality was great, as usual!
These are great releases. As you mentioned, the possible future releases using this movement from Seiko and from micro brands is exciting. I personally hope to see something in the Prospex line with it. Something that is an ISO diver and has sapphire. That could be pretty cool. Maybe a King Turtle GMT or something along those lines.
Dave, thanks for another great review. This does seem to be a big development by Seiko and even though nice I do wish it were thinner than 14mm so I'm looking forward to other offerings or future micro brand use in different car styles. Wishing you a pleasant visit back in the US.
I waited to purchase this watch knowing the price would drop, just as you mentioned. I was waffling between the black and blue dial. Finally settled on the blue dial.... love, Love, LOVE this watch! Gorgeous dial and extremely versatile piece. And yes.... I got it for 380.00 tax in. 😉👍🏼
Wearing my Battoman while watching this. Thanks for all these great videos you make. The macro madness starting at 8:18 is next-level. I put mine on a black/blue single-pass nylon with a red stripe going down the center and it looks great.
Oh, yes...I've been patiently awaiting you getting your mitts on this one. Like everyone else, I truly didn't see this one coming out of Seiko at all. It's pretty much blown all but one of my future watch-purchase plans out the window, *and* brought my straying into microbrand territory to a halt. My only fear is their not being able to keep up with demand for this model...it's all but guaranteed to be a runaway hit. Thanks for the timely review!
Great review! I purchased the SSK001 (Blsck/Grey) version on Wednesday. In addition to the observation you made the about the Hardlex, I think it would have been cool to have a screw down crown and solid caseback. That being said, it is a Seiko 5 and not a Prospex, but nonetheless an awesome all around watch. Looking forward to future reviews.
Miyota has come up with a true GMT movement (9057 I believe) which is being rolled out this year. Zeppelin are introducing one in July 2022 priced around $500. When this movement gets around it will blow these Seikos away!!
@@matyasd007 Only Seiko and Ali brands are using this garbage movement. All microbrands with aspirational agendas have moved on to the true/traveller Miyota
Just bought it. Looking forward to wearing it after the bracelet is sized. But so far I love the look, the heavy feel, and the features, especially the cyclops over the date.
Just brought this watch as my first automatic. Also got a Dark blue rubber band and a black sailcloth band to replace the bracelet as I'm in shorts and tees most days and surfing a lot. Can't wait for it all to arrive in a couple of days. The gateway watch. Heading to an Omega Speedtimer or a red or green IWC crono.
I wore my Seiko 5 (SRPD73K2) for six months and it developed a few minor scratches. Admittedly, I was a bit too rough (sports, handling luggage at airports) and I am not sure if Sapphire would have helped. Anyways, nowadays, I am more careful now with my watches in general. Having said that Seiko has so many enticing dials that I can't resist. Mojito in particular is the most stunning dial I've ever seen and that too has a hardlex crystal.
Beautiful GMT! Between Hardlex crystal, pressed clasp, and price….I think I’ll wait awhile to see if the price drops, though, as you suggest. I love how you brought up the potential of microbrands getting access to this movement! Would definitely open up some budget watch possibilities.
I’ve just bought a king samurai and it’s far far better than my two tags own , can’t believe the quality and build for the money 3 times cheaper then the others , I’ll be getting one off these next very soon 👍
Snatched this watch recently for $389 at Gurinsky's in SA, TX. Compared to my other watches that includes a Seiko flighty and Citizen blue angels, this one is relatively simple (not too busy on the eye), but it sure is a thing of beauty. It is a great-looking watch.
I bought a Stuhrling that looks exactly like this yesterday, for $150. I really wish I had a GMT watch during the time that I travelled constantly for work. The screw-in crown had bad threads out of the box. I tried setting the time and had trouble unscrewing it, so I gave it to the seller to do it because I had to have it sized anyway. I would have returned it had I noticed it. But I did manage to fix it myself by putting a drop of silicone oil on the threads and lock/unlock it for an hour until the threads were smooth. The 24hr hand on the Stuhrling is not linked to the normal hour hand in any way; which makes it hard to really set them correctly. It's good that the Seiko turns the 24hr hand in one hour increments, and otherwise links the hour hands to move together. If I ever buy an automatic watch, it might be this one.
Really nice dials on these - I love that they went with an orange option. The 1970s are back. Late this year and through 2023 these movements are going to be everywhere - micros and AliEx sellers are going to go nuts. Chronos, San Martin, Maranez will be worth a look. Then there all the Samurai, Turtle other GMTs that Seiko will produce. It is going to be sooo expensive. First World problems. Dave - audio was fading in and out. Different mic setup? Maybe different distance to the mic? Not a problem, but it was noticeable.
I was in a rush getting this one out before my trip and forgot to normalize the audio tracks. Lately I've switched to recording part of the review audio only on a condenser mic and part of it on camera with an attached shotgun mic. The quite sections are the voice overs that I didn't boost in post.
Great review! Regarding what you said at the end, about the Waiting part, i did. Black Friday arrived and i bought the SSK001 for 285$, brand new(not returned or Pre-owned). Should be on my wrist in these upcoming days. The only thing i’m hoping for, is for it not to be TOO inaccurate. I’m aware of the +45/-35 seconds (give or take) but i’m very happy for this purchase. Again, great review, keep up the good work!
I just got one. It was one of the newer colors and it was at a 25% discount. It looks great and for the price it can’t be beat. It’s not a perfect watch but I would look for micro brands using the 4R34 movement which is awesome. It is a fantastic watch and a great add for a GMT watch.
The craziest thing happened, I watched your video today about the Casio royale bought one, then was watching some videos about board games recommendations and in the video he mentioned he had a brother that does watch reviews and sure enough it was you, RUclips is a big place but can be a small world sometimes
Already got mine! Big fan but really wish they could’ve used an aluminum bezel and sapphire crystal. Two small details that I think really hold this watch back and I would’ve been more than happy to pay a little more to get those
Never had GMT, Blue Dial watch and i can buy at approx. USD 350 at my home country. So its a must buy for me and i really love it so far. In my country it's nickname is "Batman".
Great looking release. I wish the bezel would have added lume, and agree that the thickness is a bit on the high side. Still not a bad offering for the price, but as you said, and I agree, if you can wait just a little while, you'll be able to grab one of these for a lower price. Great content as always and thanks for sharing. Safe travels to the States.
@@craig2100 just ordered the 001 yesterday. I already have a BOLDR Batman GMT. I’m pretty sure after a couple of years this watch will be a collectible one and increase in value exactly like the SKX .
I'm definitely much more excited to see what microbrands do with this. I love the SKX design, but I'd rather wait and either get something just a nice for less, or something nicer for the same price.
@@forrest225 I bought and sold on the 1970. No reflection on the watch itself which was excellent, just not quite my thing. My Steeldive 1953 however is rarely off my wrist.
Thanks for reviewing this. Many of us had turned our attention to this when it was released. Kind of a big deal, so to speak. Good advice re: waiting a bit for additional colors and a possible price drop.
You can read 3 timezones. 2 without changing the bezel. Main hands Gmt hand to the chapter ring Gmt hand to the bezel. The 24hr chapter ring is something i don't understand why not all gmt's have it.
Pretty sure you can track 3 time zones with this Seiko 5 GMT. It has a fixed 24 hour chapter ring, Moveable 24 hour bezel, GMT hand, and of course the standard hour hand to track local time. Some people think it's pointless to track 3 time zones when traveling. Not me. It's nice to be able to keep track of your home time zone with the fixed ring, local time with the hour hand, and the time in your next destination / connecting flight time zone by advancing or retarding the bezel. You can also track Zulu time (GMT) with fixed ring and use the hour hand for local and the bezel for home or your next destination. The only minor anoyance with this watch is that it's an "office GMT" meaning it's slightly less easy to set local time than it is with a "flyer GMT" that has a jumping hour hand rather than a jumping GMT hand like the Seiko 5. You'll pay 10 times as much to get into a mechanical Sieko flyer GMT that can track 3 time zones, i.e. The Grand Seiko Sports collection. All the others I've seen are either solar (quartz) divers / flyers capable of two time zones (Divers don't use 24 hour bezels) or the Seiko Presage flyer GMT, whic lacks both a rotating bezel and a fixed 24 hour chapter ring. GMTs from Tudor, Mido, and Longines all fail to track 3 time zones. After Grand Seiko's High Beat automatic and spring drive 3 zone GMTs you'll need to look to Fortis - unless I've missed something in my search for a GMT capable of tracking 3 zones. Even Rolex Master GMT 2 lacks this ability, and it will set you back over 30 times what the more capable Seiko 5 does. (if you can find one) I've owned a $150 Seiko 5 SNZH53K1 diver for several years. It's got a double domed Hardlex crystal that stands proud of it's Hardlex covered bezel. It's my beater, and the crystal and bezel both remain unscratched. Same goes for all the Monsters I've owned, as well as my Solar Tuna. Hardlex isn't as hard as sapphire, but it's WAY harder than the mineral crystal used by lesser brands on their budget watches. I've never owned a mineral crystal watch I didn't maim within a week. This makes the Seiko 5 GMT a truly extraordinary watch - Compared to most other brands at any price price point. It even beats Grand Seiko's GMT offerings when it comes to legibility - especially in the dark... ;-)
I looked at this watch but ultimately went with the Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Marine Titanium GMT diver. I have quite a few Seikos but I went with the Citizen because it has a distinctive look.
I purchased the SSK017 (Yellow dial) (Haven't received it yet) for $316.00 USD. Yellow dial is US only and was a big reason I purchased it. Even though I don't have large wrists!!
Many thanks for your precise review; however Seiko should have provided Sapphire Crystal for this category of sports watches that are not used for diving. Best regards from Egypt.
I recently purchased an orange dial SRPK35. I debated whether to get the orange dial GMT, which was about $100 more. Having several watches, my problem is as I rotate thru wearing them I'm always setting time and date when switching watches. What I didn't need was an additional step of setting the GMT time.
I really don’t understand people complaining about the sapphire glass and aluminium bezel. The hardlex can be swapped out with OEM quality AR-coated sapphire for literally $40 including the labour at a watch service/repair shop. And the bezel is covered in Hardlex glass so it is not as scratch-able as aluminium and it can still be swapped out for relatively little also.
Sugess makes a pretty nice Rolex homage, if you don’t mind that sort of thing. Milled clasp that also functions like the Rolex clasp. It has a Chinese office GMT movement, we’ll see how it fares. This Seiko 5 looks nice, but I have to confess I’m more excited about the new movement and what other brands will do with it.
I bought a Seiko 5 in 1987. It survived the US Army Infantry school and then many days and nights in the field. It still runs today.
that's a great story, Seiko 5 is impossible to die ;)
whats the model cpt. 😎
Thank you for your service.
My dad bought his around the same time...he left it for me. I still have it and works 100%
1986 A-5-1 Sand Hilton.
Airborne 8-86.
Timex Marathon my grandfather gave me was ripped off. I got a Mathey-Tissot Pepsi GMT now.
This is my first ever watch purchase I’m very happy it’s getting a lot of positive reviews. I got it with the black face and bezel. I hope to wear it formally and daily.
@iggybeatstv welcome to a great hobby!
Seiko really needs to make sapphire the standard. For all their watches. For real.
Yes!
Seiko has already pumped so much R&D into Hardlex and have an established supply chain for it. If they switch everything over to sapphire, it's going to be a logistical nightmare that will cost them a lot for not much noticeable gain. The majority of their customer base doesn't care about crystal material anyway, so there isn't much incentive to do it.
@@DeepFriedDoom I understand. But still. You claim to be Japanese excellence on watches. And yet no sapphire.
Not with this prices/ inflation crap going on..nope
there are levels to hardlex, and the better hardlex ones are very very good.
I know this is an old video , but I took your advice and waited. Not only did the price drop on this one, but they released a yellow face version that caught my eye! Thanks!
Got mine in 83 while in the Navy. Doesn’t glow in the dark but still works fine.
My thoughts after having owned the watch for more than a month
1. The friction bezel is not of much use as it doesn’t have a lot of friction and can shift easily with light contact as part of daily use so relying on that as an accurate second time zone is not that useful. They could have made it stiffer or used a click bezel at this price range.
2. The chapter ring time markers are not that easily visible given the angle of the ring itself so one has to view the watch at an angle to get a clear view of the numerals.
3. Good bracelet and feels substantial in terms of weight in order to balance the watch head.
4. The case could have been made thinner for a non diver watch. They could have used a slimmer steel caseback. The watch would have looked better and balanced without a cyclops on the date. The cyclops isn’t that great depending on the viewing angle.
I bought a Seiko 5 in Mauritius in 1990 and since it has been a daily companion. What a great brand! Looking forward for my next timepiece.
Yup I’m wearing my fathers 1971 Seiko 5 6119. They are great watches.
There has been a lot of excitement surrounding many Seiko releases the last 3/4 years. This watch actually deserves and lives up to the hype. It's everything Seiko should be!!!
The alpinist reinterpretation and this seiko 5 gmt are by far the best Releases from the last years. Already modern classics
Your camera work is the most enjoyable out of the big name reviewers. Not overdone with nonstop camera movement and cutting, while still keeping it interesting.
I loved the visuals on this review. The content is very well presented also.
Love the look of the blueberry, so tempting, but I'll try to hold off until the price deflates. Great review, the macro shots and production quality was great, as usual!
I have a SKX thats 22 years old , with the hardlex glass, it is amazing. OK This GMT will have a place in my collection.
This is an absolutely perfect review, well done!
Another amazing video brother 👏 I really like this specific color way!
These are great releases. As you mentioned, the possible future releases using this movement from Seiko and from micro brands is exciting. I personally hope to see something in the Prospex line with it. Something that is an ISO diver and has sapphire. That could be pretty cool. Maybe a King Turtle GMT or something along those lines.
Dave, thanks for another great review. This does seem to be a big development by Seiko and even though nice I do wish it were thinner than 14mm so I'm looking forward to other offerings or future micro brand use in different car styles. Wishing you a pleasant visit back in the US.
I waited to purchase this watch knowing the price would drop, just as you mentioned. I was waffling between the black and blue dial. Finally settled on the blue dial.... love, Love, LOVE this watch! Gorgeous dial and extremely versatile piece. And yes.... I got it for 380.00 tax in. 😉👍🏼
Wearing my Battoman while watching this. Thanks for all these great videos you make. The macro madness starting at 8:18 is next-level. I put mine on a black/blue single-pass nylon with a red stripe going down the center and it looks great.
I finally got mine, ALL THREE models! And i love it!
Oh, yes...I've been patiently awaiting you getting your mitts on this one. Like everyone else, I truly didn't see this one coming out of Seiko at all. It's pretty much blown all but one of my future watch-purchase plans out the window, *and* brought my straying into microbrand territory to a halt. My only fear is their not being able to keep up with demand for this model...it's all but guaranteed to be a runaway hit. Thanks for the timely review!
Mine gussl The new watch is great! I've praised its realism many times. I really recommend checking out their selection.
Great review! I purchased the SSK001 (Blsck/Grey) version on Wednesday. In addition to the observation you made the about the Hardlex, I think it would have been cool to have a screw down crown and solid caseback. That being said, it is a Seiko 5 and not a Prospex, but nonetheless an awesome all around watch. Looking forward to future reviews.
Miyota has come up with a true GMT movement (9057 I believe) which is being rolled out this year. Zeppelin are introducing one in July 2022 priced around $500. When this movement gets around it will blow these Seikos away!!
I agree! This movement is going to change the game.
Yep, Bulova Wilton GMT is already out with that movement.
Hey! Im from the future. Now this definitely did not happen😂
@@matyasd007 Only Seiko and Ali brands are using this garbage movement. All microbrands with aspirational agendas have moved on to the true/traveller Miyota
just joined the “revolution” with my first budget GMT…can’t go wrong with this one
Just bought it. Looking forward to wearing it after the bracelet is sized. But so far I love the look, the heavy feel, and the features, especially the cyclops over the date.
Just brought this watch as my first automatic. Also got a Dark blue rubber band and a black sailcloth band to replace the bracelet as I'm in shorts and tees most days and surfing a lot. Can't wait for it all to arrive in a couple of days. The gateway watch. Heading to an Omega Speedtimer or a red or green IWC crono.
Wow the music in the intro is amazing
This GMT is definitely next on my Bucketlist - Thanks for the fine review !
I wore my Seiko 5 (SRPD73K2) for six months and it developed a few minor scratches. Admittedly, I was a bit too rough (sports, handling luggage at airports) and I am not sure if Sapphire would have helped. Anyways, nowadays, I am more careful now with my watches in general.
Having said that Seiko has so many enticing dials that I can't resist. Mojito in particular is the most stunning dial I've ever seen and that too has a hardlex crystal.
Wow, your production value is fantastic. Great content. Thanks for the review. I’m sold!
Thanks for the overview of these new Seiko 5 GMTs! I just picked up the SSK003 and am very impressed.
Beautiful GMT! Between Hardlex crystal, pressed clasp, and price….I think I’ll wait awhile to see if the price drops, though, as you suggest. I love how you brought up the potential of microbrands getting access to this movement! Would definitely open up some budget watch possibilities.
👀
@@JackMasonbrand Well that was a subtle hint! Ha! So, by this fall...???!
@@WatchWitt You just might be onto something...
@@JackMasonbrand Excellent!
@@WatchWitt ruclips.net/video/pxlvRCqQlwc/видео.html&ab_channel=JackMason 👀
It’s a great watch! Distinctly Seiko. I can’t wait to see what Marc from LIW does with the movement…
It looks amazing paired up with that Artem sailcloth strap. Great review, Dave.
Great looking watch but also fantastic footage 👌🏾
Good review and post! Thanks. Glad you live in Japan!
I’ve just bought a king samurai and it’s far far better than my two tags own , can’t believe the quality and build for the money 3 times cheaper then the others , I’ll be getting one off these next very soon 👍
Some really great shots in the video Dave! Great review as always
I just received my orange version today bought it off of ebay brand new for $299 and so far I love it it's my first Seiko
Just picked one up new for equivalent of $400 in the UK. Really happy with it.
Snatched this watch recently for $389 at Gurinsky's in SA, TX. Compared to my other watches that includes a Seiko flighty and Citizen blue angels, this one is relatively simple (not too busy on the eye), but it sure is a thing of beauty. It is a great-looking watch.
Thanks for the great review! I have the orange one. It looks better than previous 5 series and the watch runs more accurate as well. Great item!
I bought one and hope I get much pleasure in this 🙏
So Seiko finally figured it out how to fix their bezel's misalignment problems... a Vostok-style friction bezel 😅😂
Yes, but they still get their chapter rings misaligned 😂 I got the orange one and had to return it.
@@tiagodvt how disapointing 😞
@@mjf2377 yes it really is. Was super excited to get the watch. Unfortunately it is a recurrent problem with Seiko.
@@tiagodvt Hope everything will be okay with the next one you'll recive. Take Care👍
@@mjf2377 thank you for the kind words :) take care
I bought a Stuhrling that looks exactly like this yesterday, for $150. I really wish I had a GMT watch during the time that I travelled constantly for work. The screw-in crown had bad threads out of the box. I tried setting the time and had trouble unscrewing it, so I gave it to the seller to do it because I had to have it sized anyway. I would have returned it had I noticed it. But I did manage to fix it myself by putting a drop of silicone oil on the threads and lock/unlock it for an hour until the threads were smooth. The 24hr hand on the Stuhrling is not linked to the normal hour hand in any way; which makes it hard to really set them correctly. It's good that the Seiko turns the 24hr hand in one hour increments, and otherwise links the hour hands to move together.
If I ever buy an automatic watch, it might be this one.
Really nice dials on these - I love that they went with an orange option. The 1970s are back.
Late this year and through 2023 these movements are going to be everywhere - micros and AliEx sellers are going to go nuts. Chronos, San Martin, Maranez will be worth a look. Then there all the Samurai, Turtle other GMTs that Seiko will produce.
It is going to be sooo expensive. First World problems.
Dave - audio was fading in and out. Different mic setup? Maybe different distance to the mic? Not a problem, but it was noticeable.
I was in a rush getting this one out before my trip and forgot to normalize the audio tracks. Lately I've switched to recording part of the review audio only on a condenser mic and part of it on camera with an attached shotgun mic. The quite sections are the voice overs that I didn't boost in post.
Great review Dave. BTW - really enjoying your Casio/JTW T-shirt. Safe travels.
saiko 5 gmt skx looks like a rolex am definitely going to get one asap!!
My Seiko 5 and my Citizen ec-drive are my favorite watches. Neither has an exceptional lume but I'm okay with that.
I just scored a SSK001 black dial for $300. I'm pretty stoked about it.
Wowsers.
Gunna be a big hit.
I don’t need a GMT really.
But looks the good.
Seiko looks to have gone above and beyond here.
Great review! Regarding what you said at the end, about the Waiting part, i did. Black Friday arrived and i bought the SSK001 for 285$, brand new(not returned or Pre-owned). Should be on my wrist in these upcoming days. The only thing i’m hoping for, is for it not to be TOO inaccurate. I’m aware of the +45/-35 seconds (give or take) but i’m very happy for this purchase. Again, great review, keep up the good work!
The "made in japan" inscription on the dial is great
i just brought the SSk005 that orange dial is undeniable.
That chamfer is present on my Seiko 4205, the precursor to the SKX013, happy to see them making it more pronounced again
I just got one. It was one of the newer colors and it was at a 25% discount. It looks great and for the price it can’t be beat. It’s not a perfect watch but I would look for micro brands using the 4R34 movement which is awesome. It is a fantastic watch and a great add for a GMT watch.
The craziest thing happened, I watched your video today about the Casio royale bought one, then was watching some videos about board games recommendations and in the video he mentioned he had a brother that does watch reviews and sure enough it was you, RUclips is a big place but can be a small world sometimes
Yeah, that's my brother!
@@JusttheWatch he recommended some great games!
I’m planning to add this Seiko watch to my collection
Wow! Gorgeous watch. Really enjoy your superb reviews. Thank you 🙏
Great review! As always
These are very tempting! I'll wait a bit and do some more MODS to get me some colorful ones until SEIKO realeases the special editions
I bought a seiko 5
Cal. 6119
Sn. 7D14036
For just about 60 dollars or 2800php and i am lovong it
Already got mine! Big fan but really wish they could’ve used an aluminum bezel and sapphire crystal. Two small details that I think really hold this watch back and I would’ve been more than happy to pay a little more to get those
This is a great review!! So in depth and covered everything, thank you!
Never had GMT, Blue Dial watch and i can buy at approx. USD 350 at my home country. So its a must buy for me and i really love it so far. In my country it's nickname is "Batman".
Great looking release. I wish the bezel would have added lume, and agree that the thickness is a bit on the high side. Still not a bad offering for the price, but as you said, and I agree, if you can wait just a little while, you'll be able to grab one of these for a lower price. Great content as always and thanks for sharing. Safe travels to the States.
As soon as Long Island Watch gets a hold of this movement, YOU WILL, have lume on the bezel.
@@gcb345 looking for one of Marc's designs
Buy one now for this price. I don’t think their price will decrease.
@@Flosim91 I wish I could say that you're wrong. But you're not
@@craig2100 just ordered the 001 yesterday. I already have a BOLDR Batman GMT. I’m pretty sure after a couple of years this watch will be a collectible one and increase in value exactly like the SKX .
I'm definitely much more excited to see what microbrands do with this. I love the SKX design, but I'd rather wait and either get something just a nice for less, or something nicer for the same price.
100%. Can you imagine what they’ll do? Steeldive Pepsi gmt for €150, ceramic bezel, yes please.
@@simonbailey2151 Yeah steeldive was one I had in mind, I love my sd1970.
@@forrest225 I bought and sold on the 1970. No reflection on the watch itself which was excellent, just not quite my thing. My Steeldive 1953 however is rarely off my wrist.
Thanks for reviewing this. Many of us had turned our attention to this when it was released. Kind of a big deal, so to speak. Good advice re: waiting a bit for additional colors and a possible price drop.
You can read 3 timezones. 2 without changing the bezel.
Main hands
Gmt hand to the chapter ring
Gmt hand to the bezel.
The 24hr chapter ring is something i don't understand why not all gmt's have it.
Pretty sure you can track 3 time zones with this Seiko 5 GMT. It has a fixed 24 hour chapter ring, Moveable 24 hour bezel, GMT hand, and of course the standard hour hand to track local time.
Some people think it's pointless to track 3 time zones when traveling. Not me. It's nice to be able to keep track of your home time zone with the fixed ring, local time with the hour hand, and the time in your next destination / connecting flight time zone by advancing or retarding the bezel. You can also track Zulu time (GMT) with fixed ring and use the hour hand for local and the bezel for home or your next destination.
The only minor anoyance with this watch is that it's an "office GMT" meaning it's slightly less easy to set local time than it is with a "flyer GMT" that has a jumping hour hand rather than a jumping GMT hand like the Seiko 5.
You'll pay 10 times as much to get into a mechanical Sieko flyer GMT that can track 3 time zones, i.e. The Grand Seiko Sports collection. All the others I've seen are either solar (quartz) divers / flyers capable of two time zones (Divers don't use 24 hour bezels) or the Seiko Presage flyer GMT, whic lacks both a rotating bezel and a fixed 24 hour chapter ring.
GMTs from Tudor, Mido, and Longines all fail to track 3 time zones. After Grand Seiko's High Beat automatic and spring drive 3 zone GMTs you'll need to look to Fortis - unless I've missed something in my search for a GMT capable of tracking 3 zones. Even Rolex Master GMT 2 lacks this ability, and it will set you back over 30 times what the more capable Seiko 5 does.
(if you can find one)
I've owned a $150 Seiko 5 SNZH53K1 diver for several years. It's got a double domed Hardlex crystal that stands proud of it's Hardlex covered bezel. It's my beater, and the crystal and bezel both remain unscratched. Same goes for all the Monsters I've owned, as well as my Solar Tuna. Hardlex isn't as hard as sapphire, but it's WAY harder than the mineral crystal used by lesser brands on their budget watches. I've never owned a mineral crystal watch I didn't maim within a week.
This makes the Seiko 5 GMT a truly extraordinary watch - Compared to most other brands at any price price point. It even beats Grand Seiko's GMT offerings when it comes to legibility - especially in the dark...
;-)
Just ordered one...CAN NOT WAIT!!! This will be my 12-13th Seiko I think?
I got a blue model yesterday - it's a winner/keeper.
I looked at this watch but ultimately went with the Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Marine Titanium GMT diver. I have quite a few Seikos but I went with the Citizen because it has a distinctive look.
Great review . I can’t wait to purchase.
Here in Australia, most shops charge Aust$875!!!! Ridiculous pricing. Most Seiko 5 models go for around $250 to $400.
Seems like a great watch, sapphire would be a great addition. Thanks for another great video. I love things that glow in the dark too : -)
I purchased the SSK017 (Yellow dial) (Haven't received it yet) for $316.00 USD. Yellow dial is US only and was a big reason I purchased it. Even though I don't have large wrists!!
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Thanks man!
I have the SSK005 got it for a good price. Keeps great time
I got mine in black loving it…
Sold ...as soon as I find one. Thanks 🙏
Gorgeous time piece that will last for decades.
You can use the GMT hand also for showing time basicaly in 24H time..
Watching this while wearing one myself 😎
I still have my grandpa’s 1970 Seiko Navigator Timer GMT! I don’t think the thing has ever been serviced, but it still runs! (Not very accurately)
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Many thanks for your precise review; however Seiko should have provided Sapphire Crystal for this category of sports watches that are not used for diving. Best regards from Egypt.
Just got one now for 350 us. Picking it up today
@12:58 it look likes the GMT hour hand is waaaaay out of alignment with the regular hour hand???
Really loved when they announced it but a friction-style bezel without stops turns me off now :/
I'd prefer a bi-directional 60/120 clicks bezel.
I recently purchased an orange dial SRPK35. I debated whether to get the orange dial GMT, which was about $100 more. Having several watches, my problem is as I rotate thru wearing them I'm always setting time and date when switching watches. What I didn't need was an additional step of setting the GMT time.
I really don’t understand people complaining about the sapphire glass and aluminium bezel. The hardlex can be swapped out with OEM quality AR-coated sapphire for literally $40 including the labour at a watch service/repair shop. And the bezel is covered in Hardlex glass so it is not as scratch-able as aluminium and it can still be swapped out for relatively little also.
I own a Seiko SKX 009 and installed a Strapcode Hexon bracelet on it, along with some other modifications. Always gets nice comments on it.
Sugess makes a pretty nice Rolex homage, if you don’t mind that sort of thing. Milled clasp that also functions like the Rolex clasp. It has a Chinese office GMT movement, we’ll see how it fares.
This Seiko 5 looks nice, but I have to confess I’m more excited about the new movement and what other brands will do with it.
Want the orange looks great
Love those shots 😍😍😍
I will wait for this movement to go in seiko’s prospex lineup.
Excellent review as always👍
As an older person I like the cyclops as it makes the date readable without my glasses.