I have the green Alpinist GMT JDM exclusive SBEJ005. It was a hassle getting a hand on it as several other colorways are available internationally, but I figure if I'm getting an Alpinist it has to be in that iconic green color. Anyway, I love it. The quality level is way higher than a Seiko 5 too.
Try an original skx 013. 37mm case 44mm lug to lug. Downside is the 7s26 non hand winding movement. Or try the new Seiko5 dive style watches with the same 37mm case with the upgraded 4r36 movement. Or try the mini turtle. A great watch . 42 mm but very compact (44 mm ?) lug to lug.
My 260€ quartz Swatch was much more expensive in the end because I bought an actual Speedmaster about a month later and a 70s LCD one about a month after that! I have a long Speedy wishlist too...
I absolutely love my vintage Seiko. Yours is a beauty. Welcome to the family. And I love how your subs are steadily increasing, which I think means a much more committed and sustainable fan base.
Replacing the clasp is cheap and easy. I recently swapped the clasp on my SRPK17 with a Miltat brand locking machined clasp from Amazon for $8 + another $8 for the two 3mm outer diameter by 1mm thick o-rings I needed since the stock bracelet links had 16mm connection on one end and 18mm on the other. For a total of $16 and maybe a minute of work I now have a proper sturdy locking clasp. For more $$ you could also go for a full bracelet replacement from Strapcode, they have many options with end links fitted for the Seiko 5 GMT.
I love the look of King Seiko, especially that green dial one. But was surprised at the quite low claimed accuracy! I'm gonna save my pennies and go straight it at the Uber accurate spring drive. The ultimate daily in mind!
The old Rolex clasps every young watch collector is so critical about were never an issue. People call them flimsy because they were stamped steel but they are rock solid and I never had a single one fail. I also find them very comfortable. Unfortunately, Rolex succumbed to the complaints that stamped clasps aren’t representative of a luxury brand and they ended when Rolex stopped production of the last true ‘tool’ watch, the 16600.
That’s my Sea Dweller with Flimsy Clasp. As you say, never failed, but neither have my flimsy Seiko clasps. I lost one Seiko Quartz due to a spring bar failure (I believe)
Same have the HEL Oyster bracelet on my 14060m and the SEL bracelet on my EXP1 114270. Both are the most comfortable bracelets I have and yes never had an issue
Especially for the watch enthusiast that owns a few pieces in a random rotation.... I'd much rather be able to quick set a date every few days than quickly jump hours when I rarely travel to a different time zone or for daylight savings twice a year. It's funny that it's an unpopular opinion when most who disagree are not in the aviation industry or international jet setters.
same here - I have both caller and traveler GMT's, and the caller is just better for me. I don't travel to other time zones often at all, but I have colleagues in different parts of the country, so using a caller GMT just works better for me
I got that watxh the moment it came out. I love things people hate. The hardlex bezel, the non clicking bezel and the lug to lug. The hardlex bezel has this color contrast in different lighting conditions that makes it look nicer than ceramic. The bezel without the clicks has the right amount of friction to not have to worry about it moving and plus I no longer have to worry about misalignment. Only complaint to me is the case thickness. Wish it was below 12.5mm. Other than that its a beautiful timepiece which you can get more along the lines of $350 here in the states.
My wife got me this when I got my first full time flying job as a commercial pilot. Absolutely love it and it will be my work/flight watch for the rest of my career. It's already racked up some adventures in the arctic circle and has been dipped in the arctic ocean! Some con's of course. After a year the friction bezel is pretty much cement locked and wont rotate unless the watch is wet. Mine out of the box runs about 35 seconds fast a day. The hardlex has gotten some good old scratches in it, with one in particular right on the cyclops. A true GMT movement would be more convenient when I fly over time zones. But, I kind of see these as my watch having it's own unique personality. There's a routine of setting it every morning or two, and the scratches already remind me that this watch has traveled far and wide.
Congratulations on your new purchase .. No amount of footage can ever do justice to how mesmerising this watch is .. When I first bought my automatic watch I fell in love with it but couldn’t afford it so I settled with the Ingersoll but someday I’ll buy this one ..
Also own this watch and absolutely love it! A great watch for the money. Regularly swap out the bracelet for a nato and it works great. Recently added the Seiko 5 field GMT to the collection as well! another great watch from Seiko worth checking out 🔥
Regarding screw-down crowns: I have a Hamilton Khaki Field watch. After half a year wearing it every odd day, I went into a baby pool with my daughter. Even with 100m water resistance, the cristal was fogged afterwards. It took me days of warm weather and having the crown pulled out to get the water out again. So: Screw down crowns matter - even for everyday purposes.
Loved the video! I have a seiko 5 gmt the Yuto Horigome edition and I love it. I also have a Samurai, it was my first mechanical watch and it’s still my most worn watch to this day, it goes great with multiple straps. My suggestion would be to go with a diver next for sure, my favorites are the samurai, the 1965 and the Willard
Good for you Britt - I have had my blueberry for a year now. I like the 3-time zone capability and the rugged 4R movement. I would have gladly given up the see through caseback to make the watch a little thinner but that’s my only complaint. Everything lines up on mine too, which is always a concern when you unbox a Seiko. I keep mine on a watch winder, so it’s basically a grab-and-go.
Brittany, my main complaint with the Black/Blue bezel like you bought is that the blue disappears in normal inside lighting. At least this was my experience in the store. Do you have the same experience with the blue part of the bezel turning to black?
GRATS ON THE BABY ON THE WAY!!! My daughter is 2 months old and I snagged a bluesy as commemoration (and pass down for her later!). This Seiko is AMAZING looking. Nice pickup!
I have the same Blueberry model as yours, which I modified with a sapphire crystal. Runs a bit fast, around 10 secs. a day, but otherwise a nice watch. For a second Seiko, buy a Presage. I have the Gimlet at 40.5mm, but the 38mm ones would be great on your wrist. Another good choice would be a baby alpinist green dial at 38mm.
I picked up a black-grey bezel version (Japan Domestic Model) at the Seiko Dream Square store in Ginza, Tokyo after visiting the Seiko Museum around the corner. The historic Seiko House Ginza Tower has a nice Grand Seiko Boutique if your budget is higher. I will say the only visible difference (at least from first glance) in design that will indicate the Japan model is the brushed inner links on the jubilee bracelet
Haha, so funny you are speaking about the price of watches......I still remember 6 months after I quit heroin, but before I got into watch collecting, I decided to 'reward myself' for quitting, by buying myself a £180 Accurist Quartz Chronograph......Thinking that it was a REALLY nice watch! Oh how times have changed!
Congratulations on joining the Seiko owners club, I too was late to the party. The SSK003 is an all round excellent watch and I remember your review when these were released. I like these so much I have the SSK003, plus the orange one, then two of the USA editions the yellow SSK017, the two-tone SSK021 and also the Far East sky blue SSK029. Enjoy the Seiko journey!
Congrats on your two new additions! While going on vacation last year i left the Rolex at home & took my seiko to Hawaii. Seiko makes great watches. Wore it in the ocean while doing some snorkeling. The way things are getting here in the United States I’m wearing my seiko more but I still wear my Rolex sea dweller while in my backyard when having a drink & cigar! Lol
So you only pull out the Rolex in your back yard while smoking a cigar? How sad! The US is a big country. I’ve worked in NYC, Philly, Chicago, and recently Montreal and never an issue wearing my 2 Rolex. I really wonder where people live that they have to be so terrified of wearing something nice.
I bought a King Turtle Dark Manta for about the same price as what you paid for the GMT. As a seiko nut case i would say check out the presage and alpinist modes though
Great watch! The blue Seiko 5 GMT one got me started in really collecting. It was my first “expensive” watch. I got the green Prospex GMT (SPB381) and the 2020 version of the 62MAS (SPB143) within a couple months. They’re very enjoyable to wear.
Good looking watch. Love the GMTs. I like how the date window is magnified. I have a Timex GMT and the window isn't magnified which makes it tough for 58 year old eyes.
Very late to this video & really enjoying your content. Have you considered comparing wearability to some of the majors like a Speedy / Seamaster or Submariner?
Congratulations! I will tell you I own the same watch. The best upgrade you can do is purchase a milled clasp for it! I purchased one for around 15 or 20 US dollars, and it made a world of difference. It really elevates the whole wearing experience and makes the bracelet feel much more premium! Great piece, and I still find myself reaching for it over my Omega Seamaster Diver 300M many days!! 😊
Bought the same watch about a month ago and it is easily my most worn, go-to watch. I never realised how handy the second time zone is for work (I have colleagues in another country). Accuracy is same as yours, just a few seconds +- per day. The bracelet sucks, I wear it on a navy/grey nato strap.
The thing most people miss about a 'caller' GMT and why it is better, is the fact that you can set the DATE via the crown! The jumping independent hour hand is a fancy thing but I promise you, that being able to set the date independently from the hour hand instead of using that hand to rotate 720 degrees just to click through one day, is extremely handy. Oh, and way, way more robust. The GMT hand in the caller-style GMT is after all nothing more but a slight tweak of the day-complication,and therefor extremely robust. The jumping hour is just more fragile and more cumbersome. especially if you have a collection and you rotate watches day per day.
oh Brit, you made the grave grave mistake of getting your first Seiko, now there is no stopping until you get broke. Speaking from experience. The Seiko Pandoras box is now open.
I have the Seiko GMT too. Cool watch. I think you will like the new Seiko 5 Field GMT, very tool-esque which I know you like. I love your random dances and songs at the end of your videos, cheers me up
My favourite seiko is (shameful to admit its a quartz) my speedtimer panda. Such a great watch for the money and great daily driver i never need to worry about setting.
Alpinist, can't go wrong, such an icon. Or look into some divers inspired by the 62MAS. I've got the SLA0431J which has an exceptional everbrilliant steel with Grand Seiko like finishing and a great movement. There are also divers like the SPB143J which are also pretty popular.
I didn't realize you were based in england. Good to see you get a first Seiko! I was rather the opposite I started with them still haven't moved away 😂 I'd like to see you handle/review some of the other watches in the prospex/presage range they go all the way up to GS level quality at the top end. Seiko are criminal when it comes to underselling themselves through pictures - they need to get handled irl. Maybe try a Willard next! My SPB265 Willard is a real beauty as is my SJE079 shippo enamel dial presage
Pretty amazing what Seiko offers for the money! One more con I think is lack of a sapphire crystal glas, so it supposedly scratches easier. Seiko also resells the movement and some small watchmakers build their own watches around that, for example the Phoibos Wavemaster GMT: has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal and a micro adjustable bracelet - did they listen to your wishlist?
Welcome to the Seiko family. Be careful you don't turn into a full blown seikopath. Hahaha. I have the same watch and it is a strap monster so the stock bracelet not being up to spec isn't a problem as it's easy to swap it out for something else you might like. :)
I’m surprised you went with this and not the SPB121 or the SPB377. I get the GMT diver look, but the Alpinist would fit you so much better and has a better features set. It seems someone had the new watch itch and needed to scratch it, ‘on the cheap’.
To be honest this movement in the Seiko is easier to set the date then the Rolex GMT. Also the gmt hand can set independent of hour hand so no complain here.
As always an great video. I understand your concerns with money, as you have a wonderful baby coming soon. I am a Seiko fan, and own a 5 series. I think I got a lemon, so I am not the best representative on this division of Seiko. I will not say you won't be pleased with this model, but I feel you should have saved up for one of the GMT's in the prospex line. I hope I'm wrong and your 5 Series is a great watch for many years to come. I will say this though, with the Hardlex crystal, and the bezel, I believe it's a painted steel, along with the non-coated SS case, this will age and gain a patina that you will cherish. Keep the bracelet, it does turn into a "jingly" which some folks find endearing, me not one of them. Find a nice leather or NATO and those will serve you well. Be well
Got one of these a while back. Wore it on a Bond style NATO for a few months but a Crafter Blue rubber strap has transformed it into something I wear far more often now. Although a BB58 GMT may be about to push this from my wrist for a wee while 🤔
Excellent choice - but you forgot a couple of things with this GMT: firstly, the chapter ring has a 24hr setting in addition to the dial, so you can tell THREE time zones very easily - unlike the Rolex GMT master! Everybody overlooks that. Also, you can use GMT hand (if set to GMT - which is fine, because you have a third time zone ) to tell where North and South are if you divide the space in between. One important thing @brittpearcewatches - you should not change the date on these movements with the hour between 3 and 9 o'clock. You risk breaking the date wheel. above 9 o clock is called the 'danger zone'. The agreement over caller vs traveller GMT is stupid IMO - when I'm travelling, I just tell myself to use the red hand while I'm away from home.
Those short lugs are just MAGICAL! A sharp-looking piece that doesn't break the bank, and it's so useful. I took mine on an international trip last month, and the GMT features saved my butt so many times. I had literally 2 people around the world working on something, and being able to track 3 time zones - and one of them was also traveling, so that bezel worked wonders! I've owned mine for 2 years now, and I still love it (and I'm also a member of the Itty Bitty Wrist Community). Enjoy that Seiko, Gringa!
Omg Carlos, you're exactly right! Those short lugs are doing A LOT of heavy lifting for the itty bitty wrist committee! You're so right tho - great looking piece, doesn't break the bank, but it is expensive enough that it's like "this was a special purchase!" You know?! That's how I feel about this one!
@@BrittPearceWatches Next Seiko purchase... As a Seikoholic, I would definitely recommend a vintage piece. Have you bought a vintage piece before? Those Seikos are built like tanks, and maybe it can be a cool "vintage" buy. They are not expensive either ;) - My best Seiko watch is a 1966 Seikomatic
I love this watch. I ended up getting the black/gray variant but I love the blueberry. Wears really great and also you can find them closer to $300 all day if you are willing to shop around a bit. Great video!
Great choice, I've not long had an SSK019 which is the US specific colour with the red and blue inner bezel. I work for the company often reference with the blue red colours and so a Rolex GMT would be the perfect choice. However, I do use it for travel and so I can happily show this off without worrying that I'm going to lose my arm in the process. I swapped out for a nato strap because I'm not a fan of the bracelet and clasp.
Congrats! I’ve had a few Seikos, and even a DIY Watch Club watch that’s based on Seiko parts. But my favorite Seiko was the 1959 Re-interpretation Alpinist, blue dial SPB249… the blue rope/helix/DNA-like dial is insane! And it’s a 38mm, perfect for the IBWC!
Congratulations Welcome to the familly. Seiko (i own some models) you will never be desapointed thanks to you to share this content on amazing quality(in your point of view
I don’t mind the friction bezel because it is not noisy like the ratcheting mechanism. However, I do recognize it might move around unsecured not like the Yema Superman or Glycine Airman bezel lock system.
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Ok guys. Alpinist next?!?! Probably my next favourite Seiko!
I have the green Alpinist GMT JDM exclusive SBEJ005. It was a hassle getting a hand on it as several other colorways are available internationally, but I figure if I'm getting an Alpinist it has to be in that iconic green color.
Anyway, I love it. The quality level is way higher than a Seiko 5 too.
Try an original skx 013. 37mm case 44mm lug to lug. Downside is the 7s26 non hand winding movement. Or try the new Seiko5 dive style watches with the same 37mm case with the upgraded 4r36 movement. Or try the mini turtle. A great watch . 42 mm but very compact (44 mm ?) lug to lug.
I would love an Alpinist! Seiko is one of my favorite brands!
Love the alpinist
I love my Prospex King Turtle grenade dial but you might be sized out....
Welcome to the Seiko family Britt!!! Next seiko should be a Presage...elegant and mesmerizing..
Ouu HOOO I am so happy to be here! I can already feel this is going to be financially costly for me ;)
@@BrittPearceWatches Yess!!! We watch enthusiasts are already in a money pit anyways🙃🙃
I have the SSK017 with the harvest gold dial...love this watch as a daily driver.
I have the SRP853J1 and I almost always get compliments whenever I wear it. So happy with it!
@@BrittPearceWatches The Prospex Model SPB289 with the turquoise dial, 20 ATM... check it out
Congrats on the new addition to the family, and the baby on the way!
Ahhh thank you so much!
@@BrittPearceWatches I'm a July 1st baby, and my name is also James. Do you know the gender of your upcoming bundle of joy?
It's crazy when people say this is SOOOO expensive while they buy $350 battery swatch because OMEEEEEEEGAA!
My 260€ quartz Swatch was much more expensive in the end because I bought an actual Speedmaster about a month later and a 70s LCD one about a month after that! I have a long Speedy wishlist too...
Or even a £10,000 Rolex
But that free lifetime battery replacement. That's like 30 bucks of value over your life.
@@JustAnotherHo Just like with a 80€ Swatch.
I picked up a speedmaster reduced for £900 a couple of years ago... people were paying more for the swatch on ebay at the time.
Oh dear Britt... You bought a Seiko. Now you will stay in Seiko-land and it will show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. 😂
Yep, totally agree...still haven't left Seiko-land, unfortunately 😅
Agreed, I m one of the victim…
You can check out any time you like but you can never leave...😄
LOL, yep...and Orient which is all under the Epson umbrella.
G Shocks are another rabbit hole :P Some G Shocks are made in the same factory as Grand Seiko's
I’m here on my morning commute to work and have the biggest smile when I heard you say you’re having a baby. Congratulations! So happy for you!
I absolutely love my vintage Seiko. Yours is a beauty. Welcome to the family. And I love how your subs are steadily increasing, which I think means a much more committed and sustainable fan base.
Replacing the clasp is cheap and easy. I recently swapped the clasp on my SRPK17 with a Miltat brand locking machined clasp from Amazon for $8 + another $8 for the two 3mm outer diameter by 1mm thick o-rings I needed since the stock bracelet links had 16mm connection on one end and 18mm on the other. For a total of $16 and maybe a minute of work I now have a proper sturdy locking clasp. For more $$ you could also go for a full bracelet replacement from Strapcode, they have many options with end links fitted for the Seiko 5 GMT.
I think a King Seiko is up next and a Grand Seiko following that will do.
YES!!! I think you just might be right!
And then Credor? 😂
I love the look of King Seiko, especially that green dial one. But was surprised at the quite low claimed accuracy!
I'm gonna save my pennies and go straight it at the Uber accurate spring drive. The ultimate daily in mind!
Congrats and welcome to the Seiko family! Bought the exact same watch as my gateway into the hobby!
Congratulations on the baby! (And the Seiko)
The old Rolex clasps every young watch collector is so critical about were never an issue. People call them flimsy because they were stamped steel but they are rock solid and I never had a single one fail. I also find them very comfortable. Unfortunately, Rolex succumbed to the complaints that stamped clasps aren’t representative of a luxury brand and they ended when Rolex stopped production of the last true ‘tool’ watch, the 16600.
That’s my Sea Dweller with Flimsy Clasp. As you say, never failed, but neither have my flimsy Seiko clasps. I lost one Seiko Quartz due to a spring bar failure (I believe)
Same have the HEL Oyster bracelet on my 14060m and the SEL bracelet on my EXP1 114270. Both are the most comfortable bracelets I have and yes never had an issue
My grandad's Girard Perregaux from the 60s is the same. Never had any issues
Congratulations! The Seiko family is happy you finally joined. 😎
Next? The Alpinist of course! It’s a do it all, wear everywhere watch. 👌
Amazing! Just purchased this same watch, I am excited for it to arrive!
Congratulations on the family.
Thanks for the episode
Ah thank you :) I am glad you enjoyed!
Hi Britt! I just got that same watch yesterday! And I Love it❤ Thanks for what you do! Greetings from Mexico!!
I actually prefer the caller/office GMT, because you can quick set the date. Most traveller GMTs do not have a quick set date.
I agree 100%. It’s like an “unpopular opinion,” but I absolutely agree.
Especially for the watch enthusiast that owns a few pieces in a random rotation.... I'd much rather be able to quick set a date every few days than quickly jump hours when I rarely travel to a different time zone or for daylight savings twice a year. It's funny that it's an unpopular opinion when most who disagree are not in the aviation industry or international jet setters.
same here - I have both caller and traveler GMT's, and the caller is just better for me. I don't travel to other time zones often at all, but I have colleagues in different parts of the country, so using a caller GMT just works better for me
I got that watxh the moment it came out. I love things people hate. The hardlex bezel, the non clicking bezel and the lug to lug. The hardlex bezel has this color contrast in different lighting conditions that makes it look nicer than ceramic. The bezel without the clicks has the right amount of friction to not have to worry about it moving and plus I no longer have to worry about misalignment. Only complaint to me is the case thickness. Wish it was below 12.5mm. Other than that its a beautiful timepiece which you can get more along the lines of $350 here in the states.
My wife got me this when I got my first full time flying job as a commercial pilot. Absolutely love it and it will be my work/flight watch for the rest of my career. It's already racked up some adventures in the arctic circle and has been dipped in the arctic ocean! Some con's of course. After a year the friction bezel is pretty much cement locked and wont rotate unless the watch is wet. Mine out of the box runs about 35 seconds fast a day. The hardlex has gotten some good old scratches in it, with one in particular right on the cyclops. A true GMT movement would be more convenient when I fly over time zones. But, I kind of see these as my watch having it's own unique personality. There's a routine of setting it every morning or two, and the scratches already remind me that this watch has traveled far and wide.
Finally a sensible video I can relate to. Thank you for that.
Nice you finally picked up a Seiko. Probably my favorite brand. Enjoy!!
Congratulations on your new purchase .. No amount of footage can ever do justice to how mesmerising this watch is .. When I first bought my automatic watch I fell in love with it but couldn’t afford it so I settled with the Ingersoll but someday I’ll buy this one ..
Also own this watch and absolutely love it! A great watch for the money. Regularly swap out the bracelet for a nato and it works great.
Recently added the Seiko 5 field GMT to the collection as well! another great watch from Seiko worth checking out 🔥
Regarding screw-down crowns: I have a Hamilton Khaki Field watch. After half a year wearing it every odd day, I went into a baby pool with my daughter. Even with 100m water resistance, the cristal was fogged afterwards. It took me days of warm weather and having the crown pulled out to get the water out again. So: Screw down crowns matter - even for everyday purposes.
Welcome to the Seiko family!! That GMT is beautiful! Alpinist is such a great watch too, definitely on my list of too many watches 🤣
Great video everyone has to have a Sekio in their lives 😊 also what ever happened to the washing machine Tank ?
Welcome to the Seiko Fam Britt! I have the SSK005, and the SSK025 full steel mini-explorer 2 field GMT ❤ Great watches!
Being using it for almost an year, its a lovely watch!! Hope you have a good time with this watch. Welcome to the Seiko Family!
Congratulations on the baby on the way!! And nice Seiko too!
Loved the video! I have a seiko 5 gmt the Yuto Horigome edition and I love it. I also have a Samurai, it was my first mechanical watch and it’s still my most worn watch to this day, it goes great with multiple straps.
My suggestion would be to go with a diver next for sure, my favorites are the samurai, the 1965 and the Willard
It looks great! I want to get into watch collecting soon and this is a very nice piece to consider/ see. Keep up the great videos!
Good for you Britt - I have had my blueberry for a year now. I like the 3-time zone capability and the rugged 4R movement. I would have gladly given up the see through caseback to make the watch a little thinner but that’s my only complaint. Everything lines up on mine too, which is always a concern when you unbox a Seiko. I keep mine on a watch winder, so it’s basically a grab-and-go.
Brittany, my main complaint with the Black/Blue bezel like you bought is that the blue disappears in normal inside lighting. At least this was my experience in the store. Do you have the same experience with the blue part of the bezel turning to black?
Talking about Rolex... Have you seen 'I Like Watches' comparison video of a Rolex and a San Martin?
Fascinating stuff.
I love my Seikos. Great video, as always!
GRATS ON THE BABY ON THE WAY!!! My daughter is 2 months old and I snagged a bluesy as commemoration (and pass down for her later!). This Seiko is AMAZING looking. Nice pickup!
I have the same Blueberry model as yours, which I modified with a sapphire crystal. Runs a bit fast, around 10 secs. a day, but otherwise a nice watch.
For a second Seiko, buy a Presage. I have the Gimlet at 40.5mm, but the 38mm ones would be great on your wrist. Another good choice would be a baby alpinist green dial at 38mm.
Congrats on the baby!
I have this and I absolutely love it. Bought as another daily it spends more time on my wrist than other more expensive watches I have.
Watching this while wearing my SEIKO 5 SPORTS SRPD51K1 the one with the blue sund-dial. Absolutely love it.
I picked up a black-grey bezel version (Japan Domestic Model) at the Seiko Dream Square store in Ginza, Tokyo after visiting the Seiko Museum around the corner. The historic Seiko House Ginza Tower has a nice Grand Seiko Boutique if your budget is higher. I will say the only visible difference (at least from first glance) in design that will indicate the Japan model is the brushed inner links on the jubilee bracelet
Haha, so funny you are speaking about the price of watches......I still remember 6 months after I quit heroin, but before I got into watch collecting, I decided to 'reward myself' for quitting, by buying myself a £180 Accurist Quartz Chronograph......Thinking that it was a REALLY nice watch! Oh how times have changed!
I have the black version ssk001... love it! Right there next to my two Longines!
ive realllly been looking at the seiko SSC813 lately. cant decide between that or the SSC911.. theyre both beautiful watches!
Congrats on the baby Britt
I got a seiko king samurai shu iro. Even years later. I still love it.
I have been wanting to get one of those for a while now - very nice, enjoy it!
I have the black one and I love it!
And congrats on the baby, what will be its first watch?
I like it a lot. Almost purchased one myself however i picked up the Prospex GMT instead.
Hi Britt! I'm a new subbie! I enjoy your videos! Hope you can review the Seiko LX GMT Spring Drive. 😊
Congratulations on joining the Seiko owners club, I too was late to the party. The SSK003 is an all round excellent watch and I remember your review when these were released. I like these so much I have the SSK003, plus the orange one, then two of the USA editions the yellow SSK017, the two-tone SSK021 and also the Far East sky blue SSK029. Enjoy the Seiko journey!
Congrats on your two new additions!
While going on vacation last year i left the Rolex at home & took my seiko to Hawaii. Seiko makes great watches. Wore it in the ocean while doing some snorkeling. The way things are getting here in the United States I’m wearing my seiko more but I still wear my Rolex sea dweller while in my backyard when having a drink & cigar! Lol
So you only pull out the Rolex in your back yard while smoking a cigar? How sad! The US is a big country. I’ve worked in NYC, Philly, Chicago, and recently Montreal and never an issue wearing my 2 Rolex. I really wonder where people live that they have to be so terrified of wearing something nice.
You have to do a video of grand seiko vs Rolex 🙏🏻
i really like the ssk021 JDM version with the gold bezel.
I bought a King Turtle Dark Manta for about the same price as what you paid for the GMT. As a seiko nut case i would say check out the presage and alpinist modes though
I absolutely love my prospec Speedtimer SSC813 (or 'Seitona'). Take a look it may just fit your wrist.
Nice GMT...gateway drug to the spring drives.😊
I started with collecting vintage Seikos have not bought a new one yet. I loved the Alpinist Ice Blue
Great watch! The blue Seiko 5 GMT one got me started in really collecting. It was my first “expensive” watch. I got the green Prospex GMT (SPB381) and the 2020 version of the 62MAS (SPB143) within a couple months. They’re very enjoyable to wear.
Good looking watch. Love the GMTs. I like how the date window is magnified. I have a Timex GMT and the window isn't magnified which makes it tough for 58 year old eyes.
Just a classic look…love a great Seiko! Welcome to the club.
congrats 🎉🎉🎉. this is my actual goto watch for travels outside the country 👍👍👍
Very late to this video & really enjoying your content. Have you considered comparing wearability to some of the majors like a Speedy / Seamaster or Submariner?
Congratulations! I will tell you I own the same watch. The best upgrade you can do is purchase a milled clasp for it! I purchased one for around 15 or 20 US dollars, and it made a world of difference. It really elevates the whole wearing experience and makes the bracelet feel much more premium! Great piece, and I still find myself reaching for it over my Omega Seamaster Diver 300M many days!! 😊
Bought the same watch about a month ago and it is easily my most worn, go-to watch. I never realised how handy the second time zone is for work (I have colleagues in another country). Accuracy is same as yours, just a few seconds +- per day. The bracelet sucks, I wear it on a navy/grey nato strap.
Great video… thanks
The thing most people miss about a 'caller' GMT and why it is better, is the fact that you can set the DATE via the crown! The jumping independent hour hand is a fancy thing but I promise you, that being able to set the date independently from the hour hand instead of using that hand to rotate 720 degrees just to click through one day, is extremely handy. Oh, and way, way more robust. The GMT hand in the caller-style GMT is after all nothing more but a slight tweak of the day-complication,and therefor extremely robust. The jumping hour is just more fragile and more cumbersome. especially if you have a collection and you rotate watches day per day.
Congratulations for the baby
oh Brit, you made the grave grave mistake of getting your first Seiko, now there is no stopping until you get broke. Speaking from experience. The Seiko Pandoras box is now open.
I love the really big Seiko divers! They do demand a bit of wrist circumference, mine is 19 cm/7.5 inches
I own a Seiko Padi Turtle SRPE99. I have really enjoyed it. I also work as a carpenter and wear it often to work. It's a great "beater" diver.
I have the Seiko GMT too. Cool watch. I think you will like the new Seiko 5 Field GMT, very tool-esque which I know you like. I love your random dances and songs at the end of your videos, cheers me up
My favourite seiko is (shameful to admit its a quartz) my speedtimer panda. Such a great watch for the money and great daily driver i never need to worry about setting.
Alpinist, can't go wrong, such an icon. Or look into some divers inspired by the 62MAS. I've got the SLA0431J which has an exceptional everbrilliant steel with Grand Seiko like finishing and a great movement. There are also divers like the SPB143J which are also pretty popular.
I didn't realize you were based in england. Good to see you get a first Seiko! I was rather the opposite I started with them still haven't moved away 😂
I'd like to see you handle/review some of the other watches in the prospex/presage range they go all the way up to GS level quality at the top end. Seiko are criminal when it comes to underselling themselves through pictures - they need to get handled irl.
Maybe try a Willard next!
My SPB265 Willard is a real beauty as is my SJE079 shippo enamel dial presage
Pretty amazing what Seiko offers for the money! One more con I think is lack of a sapphire crystal glas, so it supposedly scratches easier. Seiko also resells the movement and some small watchmakers build their own watches around that, for example the Phoibos Wavemaster GMT: has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal and a micro adjustable bracelet - did they listen to your wishlist?
Great watch, I love mine. I have an Alpinist too, well I did but my son grabbed it and I haven’t seen it for a while.
You better buy grand seiko spring drive.
I loved this model, the orange one is awesome, GREAT VIDEO !
Welcome to the Seiko family. Be careful you don't turn into a full blown seikopath. Hahaha. I have the same watch and it is a strap monster so the stock bracelet not being up to spec isn't a problem as it's easy to swap it out for something else you might like. :)
I’m surprised you went with this and not the SPB121 or the SPB377. I get the GMT diver look, but the Alpinist would fit you so much better and has a better features set. It seems someone had the new watch itch and needed to scratch it, ‘on the cheap’.
To be honest this movement in the Seiko is easier to set the date then the Rolex GMT. Also the gmt hand can set independent of hour hand so no complain here.
As always an great video.
I understand your concerns with money, as you have a wonderful baby coming soon. I am a Seiko fan, and own a 5 series. I think I got a lemon, so I am not the best representative on this division of Seiko. I will not say you won't be pleased with this model, but I feel you should have saved up for one of the GMT's in the prospex line. I hope I'm wrong and your 5 Series is a great watch for many years to come.
I will say this though, with the Hardlex crystal, and the bezel, I believe it's a painted steel, along with the non-coated SS case, this will age and gain a patina that you will cherish. Keep the bracelet, it does turn into a "jingly" which some folks find endearing, me not one of them. Find a nice leather or NATO and those will serve you well.
Be well
Got one of these a while back. Wore it on a Bond style NATO for a few months but a Crafter Blue rubber strap has transformed it into something I wear far more often now. Although a BB58 GMT may be about to push this from my wrist for a wee while 🤔
I have the same watch! Love it specially for the price! Happy for your 1st Seiko!
Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist SBDC147 👌
Excellent choice - but you forgot a couple of things with this GMT: firstly, the chapter ring has a 24hr setting in addition to the dial, so you can tell THREE time zones very easily - unlike the Rolex GMT master! Everybody overlooks that. Also, you can use GMT hand (if set to GMT - which is fine, because you have a third time zone ) to tell where North and South are if you divide the space in between. One important thing @brittpearcewatches - you should not change the date on these movements with the hour between 3 and 9 o'clock. You risk breaking the date wheel. above 9 o clock is called the 'danger zone'. The agreement over caller vs traveller GMT is stupid IMO - when I'm travelling, I just tell myself to use the red hand while I'm away from home.
Those short lugs are just MAGICAL! A sharp-looking piece that doesn't break the bank, and it's so useful.
I took mine on an international trip last month, and the GMT features saved my butt so many times. I had literally 2 people around the world working on something, and being able to track 3 time zones - and one of them was also traveling, so that bezel worked wonders!
I've owned mine for 2 years now, and I still love it (and I'm also a member of the Itty Bitty Wrist Community).
Enjoy that Seiko, Gringa!
Omg Carlos, you're exactly right! Those short lugs are doing A LOT of heavy lifting for the itty bitty wrist committee! You're so right tho - great looking piece, doesn't break the bank, but it is expensive enough that it's like "this was a special purchase!" You know?! That's how I feel about this one!
@@BrittPearceWatches Next Seiko purchase... As a Seikoholic, I would definitely recommend a vintage piece. Have you bought a vintage piece before? Those Seikos are built like tanks, and maybe it can be a cool "vintage" buy. They are not expensive either ;) - My best Seiko watch is a 1966 Seikomatic
I love this watch. I ended up getting the black/gray variant but I love the blueberry. Wears really great and also you can find them closer to $300 all day if you are willing to shop around a bit. Great video!
Great choice, I've not long had an SSK019 which is the US specific colour with the red and blue inner bezel. I work for the company often reference with the blue red colours and so a Rolex GMT would be the perfect choice. However, I do use it for travel and so I can happily show this off without worrying that I'm going to lose my arm in the process. I swapped out for a nato strap because I'm not a fan of the bracelet and clasp.
Congrats! I’ve had a few Seikos, and even a DIY Watch Club watch that’s based on Seiko parts. But my favorite Seiko was the 1959 Re-interpretation Alpinist, blue dial SPB249… the blue rope/helix/DNA-like dial is insane! And it’s a 38mm, perfect for the IBWC!
Seiko's Presage range is definitely worth a look.
I started watching this video convinced I’m gonna get this watch but when I heard it’s a push crown I change my mind. Boo ha ha ha.
Congratulations Welcome to the familly. Seiko (i own some models) you will never be desapointed thanks to you to share this content on amazing quality(in your point of view
I don’t mind the friction bezel because it is not noisy like the ratcheting mechanism. However, I do recognize it might move around unsecured not like the Yema Superman or Glycine Airman bezel lock system.
It always starts with one… next can be the spb455: nice modern reïnterpretation of the mas62… and as A tudor fan… quitte similar…
A lot of fun. You always bring a smile to our faces. Great review. My choice would be the Alpinist.
Hey Britt! I hope you are aware, there are similar models in 38mm for us with the tiny wrists!
Take a look at Citizen next. Maybe even try their 36.5mm eco drive diver