I like the 5 badge. Because its a Seiko 5... If you wanna be one of those people who puts a AMG or ///M badge on a base Mercedes or BMW, then by all means, take it off and put a presage or even better a grand seiko badge on it. a seiko 5 is a affordable decent quality automatic, that has better value for money than ANY "fashion" watch. its shows you know decent watches and dont buy into the bullshit of overpriced quartz crap. and i respect that. So i think it wears it with pride. its my daily watch. i have a sarx baby snowflake thats a 1000+ euro seiko. thats my evening watch. it says presage on it.. you know why? because its a presage...
I don't think the watch looks better without the 5 badge. It's part of this iconic watch's history and it really looks nice to me and it really sets it apart. Without it, it's just like any other common and unremarkable dial.
Great review! I just decided to buy one. But I’m gonna switch the hands to dauphine style, and of course replace the second hand to an all polished silver one. Maybe it will have a SARB vibe. We shall see.
Very good review, covered all the elements staying true to the designers thoughtful intent, I particularly agree with your comments about the two polished contours surrounding the date display, subtle elegance. New subscriber from Australia.
I had a SNK 789 that had the same red second hand but works better on the white dial... plus gives a larger feel on wrist (IMO) .... ya got me missing the 789 now. Thanks Eric 😣😆
I recently re-sized my bracelet. I find the pin and collar design much harder to size than the "L" pin. The bracelet is folded metal (janky) but comfortable. I like wearing mine. Edit/spelling
THE l23 is no longer available but had the fully polished SS case. If you polish the rest of the case, please post the outcome and how you polished it. Thanks for the video.
Great review, thanks! I ordered it today - hopefully it will arrive in good condition. The price of this watch is increasing steadily and also getting harder to get. Btw: I like the 5 logo as well as the red seconds hand! :) but yeah it would look nice without the logo as well for sure, maybe even nicer!
I love the sunburst effect and general look of the SNKL23 which is not available here anymore. This is a really nice alternative. Also found it for 67 Euro which is so good for an automatic with that detail.
I'm such an inveterate Seikoholic that I actually like the "5" badge. Did they really switch to an 18mm bracelet width, or did you just measure it a little bit imprecisely? The classic Seiko 5s from the 1960s-1970s all or almost all had 19mm straps or bracelets, as did many of the Rolexes from the 1960s and before. I agree with you that the Seiko 5 bracelets suck, but l have decided to leave them on during the summer months and switch to cloth or leather mainly during the winter. Perspiration is so acidic that I've seen it destroy expensive leather straps in as little as a month, especially on the watches that I like to wear when I'm running my dogs. The bracelets that come with less expensive Seikos are bad, but they don't look nearly as awful as a leather strap that's falling apart because of summertime abuse. Once, one actually did fall apart and allowed my triple date moonphase Oris to fall onto a sidewalk made of gritty anti-slip concrete.
looks like an awesome watch to use for a rolex explorer or tudor blackbay 36 mod. any idea where i can get the explorer type dial? Great video. always learning something from your videos.
Got 3 snk seiko 5. Boug them new and at the same time from amazon , in white, blue, and black collours and all 3 of them are rattely as hell, but keep time acuretly and work fine, Is that normal?
It’s the same watch, just get whichever one you think looks better. Personally I’d go for black because blue wouldn’t go with most of my clothes very well, but if you like the blue more then go for it
This would be the perfect Seiko 5 if not for that red second hand. I don’t get why they did that. A silver hand would’ve looked so much cleaner. Is there a way to swap that out for a silver hand?
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I like the 5 badge. Because its a Seiko 5... If you wanna be one of those people who puts a AMG or ///M badge on a base Mercedes or BMW, then by all means, take it off and put a presage or even better a grand seiko badge on it. a seiko 5 is a affordable decent quality automatic, that has better value for money than ANY "fashion" watch. its shows you know decent watches and dont buy into the bullshit of overpriced quartz crap. and i respect that. So i think it wears it with pride. its my daily watch. i have a sarx baby snowflake thats a 1000+ euro seiko. thats my evening watch. it says presage on it.. you know why? because its a presage...
I can respect that 100%. Seiko 5 pride haha
The problem for me is that the badge itself looks cartoonish and ugly especially on a dressier watch. If it was more subtle I'd be fine with it.
well said!
I don't think the watch looks better without the 5 badge. It's part of this iconic watch's history and it really looks nice to me and it really sets it apart. Without it, it's just like any other common and unremarkable dial.
Did I miss the lume shot or none in the review?
Thanks . I think I will get one . They are $115 now .
Great review! I just decided to buy one. But I’m gonna switch the hands to dauphine style, and of course replace the second hand to an all polished silver one. Maybe it will have a SARB vibe. We shall see.
Very good review, covered all the elements staying true to the designers thoughtful intent, I particularly agree with your comments about the two polished contours surrounding the date display, subtle elegance. New subscriber from Australia.
I had a SNK 789 that had the same red second hand but works better on the white dial... plus gives a larger feel on wrist (IMO) .... ya got me missing the 789 now. Thanks Eric 😣😆
i have the white dial version.. thinking of changing just the date wheel to black.. the day wheel stays.. to give some contrast..
I recently re-sized my bracelet. I find the pin and collar design much harder to size than the "L" pin. The bracelet is folded metal (janky) but comfortable. I like wearing mine. Edit/spelling
THE l23 is no longer available but had the fully polished SS case. If you polish the rest of the case, please post the outcome and how you polished it. Thanks for the video.
Great review, thanks! I ordered it today - hopefully it will arrive in good condition. The price of this watch is increasing steadily and also getting harder to get.
Btw: I like the 5 logo as well as the red seconds hand! :) but yeah it would look nice without the logo as well for sure, maybe even nicer!
Where did you get it from
This is a really great review! Im glad there is someone covering these watches so well!
Thank you! I try to review all watches from all price points.
I love the sunburst effect and general look of the SNKL23 which is not available here anymore. This is a really nice alternative. Also found it for 67 Euro which is so good for an automatic with that detail.
67 euros ????? wauuuu
i love snxs series ☝️
Does the bracelat rattle on the wrist ?
Great review...subscribed!
Its a great first watch
Does it have a recessed crown? like the model snxs 73 or not really?
I'm such an inveterate Seikoholic that I actually like the "5" badge. Did they really switch to an 18mm bracelet width, or did you just measure it a little bit imprecisely? The classic Seiko 5s from the 1960s-1970s all or almost all had 19mm straps or bracelets, as did many of the Rolexes from the 1960s and before. I agree with you that the Seiko 5 bracelets suck, but l have decided to leave them on during the summer months and switch to cloth or leather mainly during the winter. Perspiration is so acidic that I've seen it destroy expensive leather straps in as little as a month, especially on the watches that I like to wear when I'm running my dogs. The bracelets that come with less expensive Seikos are bad, but they don't look nearly as awful as a leather strap that's falling apart because of summertime abuse. Once, one actually did fall apart and allowed my triple date moonphase Oris to fall onto a sidewalk made of gritty anti-slip concrete.
I think seiko has mostly moved to standard 18, 20 and 22mm lug widths
Such a beautìul watch :o
But I wish it has WR 10bar rating though :(
Please upload the mod result when it's finished. Have enjoyed your videos, great work!
If I wanted to replace the bracelet with a leather strap, how many mm would the straps width be?
Exotic Butters 18 mm if you’re still wondering
@@DeathsTacoIsHere oh thanks brother
honestly idk what you got against the classic 5 badge and the red hand... to each their own i guess
looks like an awesome watch to use for a rolex explorer or tudor blackbay 36 mod. any idea where i can get the explorer type dial? Great video. always learning something from your videos.
Got 3 snk seiko 5. Boug them new and at the same time from amazon , in white, blue, and black collours and all 3 of them are rattely as hell, but keep time acuretly and work fine, Is that normal?
This one or the blue one (SNK793)?
It’s the same watch, just get whichever one you think looks better. Personally I’d go for black because blue wouldn’t go with most of my clothes very well, but if you like the blue more then go for it
Where's the lume shot?
Do these glow in dark?
why the red second hand seiko, why :(
If I had the choice, I would've gone for a sliver seconds hand all the way.
@@LumeShot A mí me encanta el segundero rojo!!!
Pero ya no hay Seikos asequibles. Y esto es el barato!
This or the snkl45?
this watch is about 300 dollars where I live
thank you kind sir. this or the snkl45?
Same thought with you. Every thing looks perfect for this segment if SEIKO can remove the "5" logo.
I want to put a strap on it, what size should be?
Great review! The price of this watch is getting more expensive and expensive :(
Thank you! It was quite affordable but they do seem to be going up unfortunately.
This would be the perfect Seiko 5 if not for that red second hand. I don’t get why they did that. A silver hand would’ve looked so much cleaner. Is there a way to swap that out for a silver hand?
Que onda parcero, es que es rojo para que lo alcances a leer legiblemente!! Capicci?
sounds like you want a dress watch instead of a Sports style watch.
No se pero a lo mejor.
"Cuaack!!!"
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I have this incoming. Looking forward to getting it and reviewing it for my channel. Check it out!
I have this watch, crystal scratch too much .
No. It looks horrible without the 5 logo. Looks like a horse without its tail. A fish without fins. A turtle without its shell.
does that band thing say anything, it has the word china , makes me unconfortable
I sent you an email inquiring about a custom watch, however I've not received any response yet. Please let me know if you would prefer another line of contact!
Responded to! Do let me know if you did not get it!