Watch Collection Revisit #19: Seiko 5 SNK381K1, you need to get this before it’s gone!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Hello guys!
Here’s my 1 and half year review of this awesome piece from Seiko, the SNK381.
Quick specs for the watch
Diameter: 37mm
Thickness: 10.6mm
Lug to lug: 42mm
Lug width: 18mm
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Leather strap used for the Seiko is from Vario
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Still re-watching this while wearing my SNK381, thank you bang. 🙏😊
Thanks for the support as usual bro.
@@NMwatch Good stuff, must share bang... I've shared in numerous watch groups also. Your video n especially the part when you said that straps from the AE1200 can be used or that special Vario leather strap that made the SNK381 look even better... Thanks, I've been wearing it on that leather ever since. 🙏😊👍
Mine fits my xxl wrist with the stock stainless bracelet EXACTLY on the last possible adjustment. It reminds me of the watch I bought while in Vietnam back in 1970. I have the Hamilton manual Khaki Field with brown case and face and stock dark green NATO band. I go back and forth with ‘em. Love both dearly.
Good for you brother. Thanks for watching 😎
Thank you for your service.
Agree, this is a "must have" if people can.
Oh yeah. Definitely if you still can. Thanks for watching 😎
Absolutely, John. It’s surprising how good the dial, handset, and cushion-style case are. I even like the OEM bracelet. This Seiko 5 is one of my favorite watches.
Just got mine TODAY and it is much more beautiful in person than in the pictures available on the web.
The adjusting of the bracelet was very stright forward (really, it is the easiest kind of bracelet to adjust, all you need is a knife with a sharp tip), but I will not be keeping it on the watch for too long , because I ordered a Oyster Style bracelet from monsterwatches and it has solid links fixed with screws and a very nice milled clasp.
All in all, very elegant watch.
I have 2 more Seiko 5s that I want to get, one of them being a field watch.
Well, good for you bro. Enjoy your new SNK381 in great health and thanks for watching 😎
I watched your videos on the Snk381k1 multiple times before buying it 14 days ago. Jomashop had it in stock for $105 USD before tax. I'm glad to have purchased it and the lume is great. I have 7.5 inch wrist and prefer 39mm and 38mm watches. 38mm is now my favorite thanks to my Hamilton KFA 38 and Hamilton KFM 38. 38mm works well on my wrist with 20mm lug width. The Snk381k1 is 18mm, but I kept it on original bracelet. The bracelet helps hide the short lug to lug on my wrist. It such a comfortable watch, just like my Hamiltons on their original bracelet. My Snk381k1 will be the last Seiko for now. It joins my srpe03 king turtle and srpg27 field. I'm going to focus acquiring more Hamiltons the KFA 38 silver dial and KFM 38 white dial.
Glad that my videos helped your purchasing decisions. Enjoy your new watch in great health and thanks for watching 😎
I have and really enjoy this watch. It’s not going anywhere. I actually like the OEM bracelet that it came with. I did install a double dome sapphire crystal just because. 👍
Nice. I think Lady Koala in the comment section needs your advice on where to the sapphire crystal. Help her out, yes? Thanks for watching 😎
@@NMwatch Sure. I’ll respond to Lady Koala’s comment with the sapphire specs. Take care!
I used a second-hand SNK381 case for my custom Seiko mod (NH+Sapphire upgrade + SKXP19 dial+hands). I wanted a 'mil-spec' case instead of a polished one so what I did was use very fine-grit sandpaper and then polishing cloth to achieve a matte finish and it's amazing.
Oh wow. That's nice. Maybe I should mod mine. We'll see. Anyways, thanks for watching 😎
Crystaltimes actually makes a compatible sapphire crystal (under Seiko 5 sports category)
Yeah! My first automatic watch that is not pre-owned. It's not only a beautiful watch but it's movement is great, have compared it with a running quartz Miyota OS-20 and there was no difference per day during a week.
Great video!
Glad to hear that you enjoy the SNK381. Thanks for watching 😎
I have skx 009 , king turtle, g shock, and many homage from aliex..but.. still this snk381 always my favorite...i using almost everyday..
Cool. Thanks for watching bro 😎
Walaikumassalaam, I love this one, especially its use by the MACV/SOG agents in the Vietnam war. Probably one of the best Seiko 5s out there, just love the small size and the lume. Applied Arabics are so useful for understanding the time when you are fatigued. Plus, its understated and perfect as a low-key watch for the office. I really do want to get this but I am saving up for a Christopher Ward Aquitaine. I feel that the Orient Kamasu I already have ticks off all the boxes this one does, except the size.
Well, I'm eyeing for the CW Trident 300 Pro. Feels like I need to sell all I have and get just that 😅. Not going to happen anytime soon I think. Anyways, shukran for watching ya akhi.
I’m buying this same model today, 2nd hand, and I’m just waiting for the seller to ship it. Excited much ;)
Well, you're definitely going to enjoy it. Thanks for watching 😎
@@NMwatch already have and I love the fit on my 6.25-inch wrist. Love the dial and weirdly enough, even the bracelet 😆
I can never love the bracelet😅. Enjoy your new watch in good health bro 😎
@@NMwatch Thank you! More power to the channel :)
I've been looking for a very clear military style watch and this fits the bill perfectly. 👌🏻
What is that strap you have on it? It looks amazing.
Hello there. It's from vario.sg/collections/watch-straps-for-casio-ae1200wh-world-time
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Totally agree that this watch is Totally underrated bang. Great video n thank you so much for sharing! 😁
I just bought mine preloved n mint at 90 bucks. Can't believe my luck either. ❤😂😅
Well, this thing is getting rare. So if you want one, don't think and just go for it. Anyways, thanks for watching 😎
@@NMwatch Definitely bang. Just bought it recently n it's shoooo cool!! 😎 😁
Thanks for sharing... Now I'm trying to get that VARIO strap as well... Looking online to see if there's any similar alternative Casio AE1200 leather straps, other than Vario... 😁
Get one now, they've already reached price levels above 120USD/EUR.
Yup. Very difficult to get one here in Malaysia too. Thanks for watching 😎
My '22 Christmas present, but I replaced the strap with a green Nato.
Oh yeah. This thing is definitely a strap monster. Thanks for watching 😎
How lucky and beloved u are to have such a beautiful piece as a gift ❤.
I bought this watch yesterday but I really want to change the hardlex to a sapphire. Do any owners out there recommend which sapphire to buy for it? Great review! It was that lume and dia that had me sold in your other review
Hello there. I think Cecil in the comment section can help you out with the sapphire crystal swap. Thanks for watching 😎
Hello, Lady Koala. The crystal is 29.0mm in diameter and 1.0mm thick at the edge. I bought a double dome sapphire crystal from AliExpress for about $12 USD. If you decide to get a flat sapphire crystal, it will be a little cheaper. I mod and build watches for fun, so I installed it myself. However, I assume any watchmaker can install this for you easily for a small fee. Good luck!
Thank you so much for the reply and assistance Cecil! I will look for a replacement and enjoy the wonderful watch with a much improved sapphire
Come on brother or sister.. are u really need tha saphire glass?... just enjoy the watch...i think hardlex is good...just change the strap..this watch always in your wrist
Good video. Are these applied indices?
Yup. Applied indices full of lume. Thanks for watching 😎
Do you have the exact strap name / model that is shown in this video?
I've checked their website, it seems that this color is no longer available. But you may check with the owner if they are planning to restock them.
vario.sg/products/leather-coal-black-watch-strap-for-casio-f91w-timex-q-watch
It's cool.. But I'm really curious about what kind of leather strap is shown. i want to buy it too
Hey man. It's a leather strap made for the Casio AE1200 from vario.sg
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I just got one :)
Cool watch right? Enjoy your new watch in good health bro and thanks for watching 😎
@NMwatch yes I been wanting one for a while but I would stop from purchasing it bc there are better movements better spec watches now. However, there is nothing like this one. The applied arabic numbers and leaf hands. I love it.
Bought it last year at the Seiko outlet, but the dial relative to the case is a touch too small, the day-date is very large. I liked it but not enough to keep it. I sold it on at a nice profit.
Ah, good for you then. Hope you'll find the right watch for you soon. Thanks for watching 😎
Do you know what size the crystal is? Mine is scratched and would like to replace it with a sapphire crystal
Hey man. I think someone in the comment section mention something about the crystal. Thanks for watching 😎
seiko uses their proprietary Harldex Crystal
price how much and battery back up
It cost about USD100, and it's an automatic. So, no battery needed. Thanks for watching 😎
type mistake on both title (snk38 not sn38)
and watch diameter in the description (37mm not 3mm)
Thanks for pointing those out to me. And thanks for watching 😎
Do you know what size the crystal is? i want to replace with sapphire
I have one 😁
Cool! Good for you bro and thanks for watching 😎
how is the accuracy of your unit
Hey man. I've never really checked the accuracy of any of my watches. But I'll see if I can get myself the time grapher. Anyways, thanks for watching 😎
@@NMwatch no worries. would be a nice video too
why snxs79 more hype than this one.. ??
Hey man. Maybe it's the promotions by certain famous RUclips channels, which I think is a bit too much. Anyways, each to his own. Thanks for watching 😎
Just bought this watch preloved n mint too at less than 100 bucks... I almost can't believe my luck. 🤞😅
Thanks for the great video bang. Couldn't have gotten it without your sharing. 😊👍 🤗
@@NMwatch Yes, when the herdsman creates a buzz about a watch, all the sheep buy it...😄
Before the snxs77, it was the snk8-- ...
I personally only have 3 seiko 5 (old generation) :
-a SNXF05K1 that I love, with its unique squared-off dial...
-a SNK805K2
and a SNK381 🥰, my favorite, both sober and charismatic....
thanks for your video ! 🙂