@@sunnydahiya4256 It's really not noticably thicker than an SKX and I feel like people wore those with long sleeves for 25 years without anyone complaining.
Had mine for about 5 weeks now and used it on a daily basis. I must say it is a very nice piece, it looks like a far more expensive watch than it is. Also inspired me get jubilee bracelets for my green & black SRPDs, which made them A LOT nicer. Recommended.
@@petesorensenguitar I actually managed to get them in some Seiko Facebook groups we got in my country. People who sold them off. Just polished them up and such.
Initially wanted to buy the SSK001K1 black dial as it’s the one that caught my attention and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. Went to the AD and compared it with the SSK003K1 blueberry version. The salesperson together with my gf recommended the blue one instead and after much thought and comparison, I took the blue SSK003K1. Fell in love with it more and more everyday and it’s my go to piece ever since! It’s such a value for money piece, if you like it, just get it. It won’t disappoint and looks much more expensive than it is.
And what about taking of the bracelet after he shortened the bracelet, and that little nightmarish moment when he missed the hole in the lug with a new watch ?
Love Seikos. How can you not - I have a Grand Seiko, a Captain Willard, and Baby Alpinist - I enjoy them the most. Would love one of these. I don’t currently have a GMT and love the Seiko brand.
I have this exact watch and it really does look spectacular. Only thing I don’t love is that the bezel doesn’t click and moves sometimes without me wanting it to. I hear people complain about the bracelet, but it looks nice and it’s lightweight. I love the way the color (dial and bezel) appears to go from blue to deep blue to black depending on the light and angle. I paid retail which is probably too much, but I wanted to buy it from a reputable seller so I paid a premium. Overall I love this watch! Great video thx!
Thanks for sharing your experience with it. I agree 💯 I’ve had the bezel inadvertently move on me when I’m timing with cooking as well. The “cheap” bracelets and pressed clasps can be quite comfortable in reality.
@@burbinghardCan you or someone in this comment section tell me whether it's possible to track times if the two time zones are 4 hours and 30 minutes apart? Or is it only possible to track times when the difference is 1,2,3...hours? This might be a silly doubt, but I am new to this watch world. Thanks in advance.
This is gonna be my first real watch. I've seen a few here (Australia) for around $335 usd in the last few days, so I'm gonna pull the trigger on one tonight. Cheers for the quick review 😉
A good competitor is the Citizen Promaster GMT from Japan for $400.00. I just bought both the Citizen, which is Titanium, and am waiting for my Seiko (Yellow dial) to arrive. My first watch was a Seiko Quartz Diver. It was my only watch for about twenty years until its untimely death at the hands of a crappy Jeweler. The case leaked after a battery change and the insides started to corrode. I loved that watch. I replaced it last year with an automatic version. Its not my watch but its close. Nice review.
In Japan the Promaster GMT is twice the price and does not have a rotating bezel. It does, though, have a coated sapphire glass and zero chance of a misaligned dial. You get what you pay for. The lack of a rotating bezel makes it much less useful.
I have advanced in the other direction… my wife and I just retired at 55 and 55 respectively and money is not a barrier for me. I started with the big boys… Rolex, 1 Patek, Omega and as I became more able to afford what I want, I have realized I want these Seiko’s. I still love and wear my GMT Master II, my Seamaster and my Doxa’s but Seiko impresses me more… it’s very hard to make a really good $500 watch and I too just got the Pepsi turtle and for the money, as well as the ssk003, these watches are incredible. I will add a Submariner to my collection but the bulk of my future buys will be these Seiko’s!
I’ve wondered many times what watches I would buy if money wasn’t a factor. I’m not even sure there’s a point to buying insane watches like Richard Mille. I know I would still wear cheaper watches. At least you aren’t worried about getting robbed and potentially hurt or killed. Actor Tyrese Gibson talked about wearing cheaper jewelry despite being able to buy those hundred thousand chains because it gives him peace of mind. I’d be more that happy with a 2k Longines
Great review. I have owned one since feb 2023 and i have to say i really do like it. It keeps the time well but not like my certina its usually 3 secs out a day. The friction bezel is ok but the 24 hours on the chapter ring is a winner. The colours really pop in the true light. Well worth £420. My mate just bought a breitling for thousands and it gets way less comments than this seiko gmt
This is m my first time watching your videos, and im very impressed. Very thorough breakdown, solid review, and its straight to the point. You just earned my sub! Keep it up man
Interesting. I just bought an SSK003 GMT. I have had a Rolex GMT Master 2 for many years and really like it, in particular because of the GMT function as I travel quite frequently. There are of course places where I just should not wear it. This was highlighted on one trip when I was in Johannesburg and a local friend could not believe I was wearing a Rolex in a city where there are apparently gangs devoted to stealing them! So, for some trips I now leave the Rolex GMT at home. I tried various Swatches but I missed the GMT functionality and I have never really been a fan of quartz. Then I saw this - reasonable price, good brand, nice looks, GMT functionality - everything I wanted!
They are starting to get marked down to around $350. I was able to handle one at a local big box store and instantly noticed the pop of color and shine of the bezel.
@@burbinghard for sure, that’s what I’m telling myself, specifically on the Tissot Sideral. But 25% now, vs 30% later, I may just buy on the early dip!
Awesome video! I just ordered an SSK003 and it would be in today or tomorrow, right in time for Christmas!! Could you put a link or the name of the watch tools you used? Please and thank you
@@txmexnittro congratulations. Enjoy it in good health. The kit I used wasn’t a specific name brand. It was just a set off Amazon that had good reviews at the time. Most of them are made in China, and won’t hold up to serious professional use. They get the job done for recreational users. Professional sets are hundreds of dollars .
so what alternatives are better for the MSRP price? Are there ANY GMT at that price that are better? Unless you are comparing with non GMT watches. What is your wrist size?
6.5-6.75 inches. Better is completely subjective. At this price point the main movements are the Seiko (or their NH35) movement, and the Miyota 9075 (true GMT). Sellita 330 is usually a little more, while Timex Q GMTs are half the price. Just based on specs I would say a watch like the San Martin SN0136, Squale or Steinhart GMT are better made, but not as original in their designs. Glycine has some original designed GMT options as well.
@@Tuan_Nguyen90 the exact set I purchased isn’t available any longer. You can purchase a set from Amazon or AliExpress. Just be sure to check the reviews first. Like anything you get what you pay for, but I am just an occasional tinker.
I need advice. I want more than one of these due to the colors. Should I just find the color I like the most and go with that? Are two of the same watch justified simply for the different color? I’m sure watch collectors struggle with this.
I have only owned two of the same watch twice. The Tudor BB58 and two Seiko Alpinists. I sold one of the BB58s and I will probably sell one of the Seiko Alpinists later this year. If you can see them both in person it should make it easier to decide. Otherwise I would go with the one you equally like that is different than the rest of your collection. For example if you already have plenty of black watches… go for the blue dial.
I REALLY wish it had a screw down crown! I’m heading on vacation to the beach. Also, I can’t seem to find a decent rubber strap. The ones I’m seeing are pretty stiff. Suggestions?
I’ve tried several rubber straps and there is definitely a wide range of rubber quality. More expensive vulcanized rubbers from brands like Everest and Horus cost a lot more, but offer a much better wearing experience.
Just got one through K ohl's with a 40% off coupon for 240 plus ended up with 50 in K cash to spend next week. Once in a while they have a few nice Seikos in stock. It is an odd place to get them, but when you have the right coupon you might get lucky
Great overview of the watch. For me, the biggest minus is the lack of the sapphire crystal and then the non-click bezel. I could replace the crystal with sapphire, but the bezel is not easily modded. If they updated these two things, and maybe have a better bracelet, it would be an amazing value for the price of ~$400.
It was just a cheap watch repair kit off Amazon. Made in china, so it’s pretty trash. I would probably recommend getting something better to be honest.
@@burbinghard haha I’d probably still go batman. sometimes these accounts are blown outta proportion. ‘sides this time of year it’s easy to hide these tools under sleeves. just wish the uk wasn’t so pansy about guns.
Nodus Sector GMT can be had at just under $500. It uses a Seiko NH34 movement. I would say the Nodus is a pretty original design, but I prefer the look of the Seiko SSK personally. At under $500 they’re all coming with the Seiko movement at this point.
I worked a photog gig for a high end real estate firm..all the guys where wearing Rolex. One watch i could see across the sunlit room. It was a Rolex Batman with a jubilee..stunning...the next day I bought this watch and I am hooked on this strap and the Batman colors...it looks like its much more expensive though taking it off my vacation wrist in favor of a Casio. Or maybe its my non street walking watch..
I bought this watch and the GMT hand was misalligned with the hour anf minute hands by fifteen minutes. I returned it to the store. The replacement lost time.Seiko need to work on their Quality Assurance. Previously many of their divers had misaligned bezels.
You might prefer the dimensions of the Timex but its quartz, I thought the other contenders at least have to be mechanical. To my knowledge on that basis the only other contenders would be Chinese microbrand homages.
Belk is not currently selling this watch, but Amazon has it in stock. Is it safe to buy this watch from Amazon? Are they real? If not, what are some legit online sites that I can buy it from? You know more about watches than I do. Hopefully you can respond I’d really appreciate it 🙏🏻
Great review the comments are right on.I still don't get Seiko I have an Orient Kamasu for less than half the price and it has a sapphire crystal.Best advice is the price of this watch will come down so just wait.At this price you are better spending about 25% more to get a Seiko that's 100% better.
I have a Orient Kamasu as well and it is a heck of a nice watch for price but I believe your paying for the movement in Seiko GMT. If Orient used the 4R34 I would suspect an increase in there price. I just ordered the Seiko GMT and got it for 363.00 before tax.
@Gwapo Greg Keep an eye out for sales. I got 2 of my seiko 5's with promo code for 225.00 each. I mean look at the Kamasu it is listed for 550.00. Which I believe is over priced and would not pay that much for it but it is usually listed on sale for a little 300.00 direct through Orient. I paid about 360.00 with tax and shipping for mine Direct and thought that was more reasonable. I might also be a bit biased too though, as I really like the Seiko brand. I own a SKX007J1 aswell and just ordered a Forzo, which is a micro brand, and they use a Seiko movement aswell.
@@mick76 I have seen the Seiko 5 Pepsi in Canada for under %300 Can but the gmt I never see it for less than $585 Can.I could kick myself for not getting the Pepsi.
I have had good luck with several Hardlex watches. I think they are a treated mineral crystal with a little more hardness. I often scratch plain mineral crystal. Seiko also does a good job having recessed crystal surfaces on their tool watches which also helps protect the crystal.
@@abraaogomes4866 I would say it depends on your priorities. The Steinhart is better build quality and dimensions, but has a copied design. The Seiko has an original look and design that is unique to Seiko, but it has cheaper construction and a less accurate movement. I wear a modded Steinhart more than the Seiko personally. I mod the Steinhart to make it look less like a Rolex copy.
@@burbinghard SNO116 is what i ordered. It has the NH34, sapphire cyrstal, no cyclops, clicking bezel, 100m water resisitance with a screw down crown....interesting colorwave and it's the Seiko that should have been made.
@@dmarcellus Yes but the outer bezel is a 60 minute timing bezel that clicks around the dial in 24 click increments which makes it useless as a timing bezel. The 24 hour chapter ring is fixed. If they fix that obvious design flaw I would definitely buy one. Let me know if yours comes as a 24 click bezel.
@@a_commisso77 Seiko does a great job of keeping a short lug to lug so it wears smaller thank the case width would suggest. It still sits relatively tall on the wrist so I wouldn’t wear it with a suit or sport coat.
Not just the Seiko GMT, the other watches are cool too. A small opinion, please stop buying TUDOR. It's definitely a great watch but we all know it's Rolex's sub brand. So what's happening is, assume there's 100 people and 50 of them have the money to buy a Rolex. But Rolex wants to be exclusive so they sell it to only 20 people. Manufacturing isn't a problem but they simply wanna keep it exclusive as we know more demand and low supply is directly proportional to the brand's value. And since Rolex wants the money anyway they've released Tudor. Now the other 30 people can buy Tudor and since the price is low another 20 people from the remaining 50 who can't afford, now buys a Tudor which directly brings the money that Rolex would've lost without Tudor. So please understand that a Tudor is never a Rolex even though it's a sub brand of Rolex. Either get a Rolex or just buy anything where Rolex isn't included. They want to be exclusive, let them be exclusive. Once they're pulled back down to earth they'll open up for all.
I just got this watch in the blue and black dial. Is the GMT hand supposed to track the hour in the chosen time zone? My GMT hand doesn't. Am I doing something wrong? Thx!
The 4th (GMT) hand can be quick set. You need to pull the crown out halfway and rotate it. It’s known as a caller GMT, as opposed to a true travelers GMT.
@@burbinghard Oh ok, so, it's a fake GMT hand? Not sure why you wouldn't create the watch to track the time of the 2nd time zone. Kind of like having to set the time when you want to know what time it is. Am I missing something here?
@@mgm5781 It can track at least two time zones, it’s just that the 4th hand quick sets as opposed to the local hour hand. I use 24 time at work so I generally have it set to my local time anyway. When traveling it takes an extra step to set the 4th hand to home time, but it’s not that complicated.
Great review. The watch looks nice, like a Dive watch but doesn't work like one...really. I am happy with my SKX007, just upgraded the strap with Strapcode/ Miltat Jubilee and I am good.
When you say “legitimate seller” I think you mean authorized dealer. I don’t care if my Seiko is from the AD. I just did an EBay search and see them for $390 from sellers with 99% positive feedback and thousands of transactions.
I am a fan of Seiko but I dont really like the idea of recycling old model series over and over, I'm tired of it. Especially with this GMT, taking an old 1000 times recycled design and a dial, add a GMT hand. Not even mentioning sometimes poor quality control of their watches. It has dive style feel but it's just an illusion. Seiko Alpinist with GMT thats on the way seems better to me and with many GMT watches coming out lately, I'd wait for Orient GMT... atleast that's what I'm expecting as their move for the market, to jump on the GMT train.
I liked the watch when I looked at it , but the bezel is free moving with no definite click , that’s what put me off, whoever thought that would be ok needs sacking
@Minimalist Maverick no complaints on my end, I’ve got 3 other seikos (snxs79, srpj17, srpg35) and this one is my favorite. Also is not too big on a smaller wrist.
Great video, however I believe he passed over the importance that this GMT is NOT a true traveller's GMT. I had been waiting a year for this watch to come out and I bought it at a discount at Macy's for 25% about two weeks ago. I also own a Rolex GMT Master II which has what is called a Traveller's GMT function. I was looking for a less expensive, beater GMT watch for traveling. The true Traveller's GMT function works by keeping the GMT hand as your home time and the hour and minutes hands keep your local, travel destination or non-home time. That way you can adjust the hour hand to match your local (travel destination, non-home) time without adjusting the minute hand, only adjusting the hour hand. A very useful function when traveling. I was playing with the Seiko GMT function and it was not working as I expected compared to my Rolex GMT Master II. The kind of GMT function which the Seiko SSK003 has is what some call an Office GMT function. I did not realize that when I bought it and returned because it did not have a Traveller's GMT type function. You won't find the Traveller's GMT function in less expensive watches because it is a more complicated function to manufacture.
@@giorgiotamo2543 I understand the price difference but if you want a traveller's GMT function which is what I was going to use this watch for and what I suspect most other users will want it for, then this is not the watch for you, no matter the cheap price.
@@lexieshores3889thanks for the info but I am failing to understand how exactly it fails to do what you want ? Is it simply inaccurate and unusable to keep track of two or three timezones ?
@@ThatGuy-sc5rx The Seiko has a Office GMT function, not a Traveler's GMT function. I wanted to use the watch when traveling. If I am in another time zone when traveling, to me that is my local time and I want the hour hand to read as local time. That is the convenient way to read a watch for me wherever I am, especially when traveling. Setting the GMT hand to be local time (as the Seiko requires) when traveling is not convenient and more difficult to read. Thanks.
@@ctn830 if you buy from the Belk marketplace, you are not actually getting it from Belk but a third-party seller. I probably would not go that route if I didn’t trust the actual seller.
This Seiko 5 series could have been a great watch and a fantastic value if it did not have a major fault. Its major huge fault is that its poor bezel turn very easily, it does not have a ratcheted stops, so therefore it keeps rotating, turning, very easily and this of course messes up our GMT settings. Shame on Seiko's engineers and designers for this unforgivable mistake. I just bought this model and had to return it after just one day of use because of this huge weakness. Shame on Seiko for messing up a good watch.
People that visit areas that are known for high rates of pickpocket/theft. Rome, Barcelona, Paris, London. Not sure what you mean by dog whistle. I certainly consider the area I’m traveling to when planning for a trip. I think most experienced travelers do.
People who talk like this are people with expensive watches. You obviously aren’t one of them. There are lowlifes out there who would mug you for the change in your pocket, never mind an expensive watch.
Seriously you guys are really so hard on Seiko while the whole swiss brigade can get away with charging so so much more, especially Rolex.
Well, at least they offer aligned bezels and sapphire 🤷♂️
@@GoranKlintenheim but not for 380 dollars
Just ignore those snobs. They don’t add value to anything anyway
@@guard099there’s a 30% discounted Hamilton GMT for about £745 brand-new at an AD, why else would you get a Seiko.
He can afford watches that cost as much as a used car. Swiss watch makers get a pass no matter what
I bought my SSK003 over two weeks ago. I’m loving mine and yes I definitely think it’s the best GMT for the money 💰 absolutely 👍🏻💯
Congratulations
isnt it a bit chunky on the hand ? I am also looking forward to buy this watch .
@@sunnydahiya4256 it wears very comfortable 👍🏻
@@sunnydahiya4256 It's really not noticably thicker than an SKX and I feel like people wore those with long sleeves for 25 years without anyone complaining.
Had mine for about 5 weeks now and used it on a daily basis. I must say it is a very nice piece, it looks like a far more expensive watch than it is. Also inspired me get jubilee bracelets for my green & black SRPDs, which made them A LOT nicer. Recommended.
Did you buy authentic jubilees or aftermarket?
@@petesorensenguitar I got authentic skx ones.
@@idontlikestuff where did you get them from?
@@petesorensenguitar I actually managed to get them in some Seiko Facebook groups we got in my country. People who sold them off. Just polished them up and such.
Initially wanted to buy the SSK001K1 black dial as it’s the one that caught my attention and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. Went to the AD and compared it with the SSK003K1 blueberry version. The salesperson together with my gf recommended the blue one instead and after much thought and comparison, I took the blue SSK003K1. Fell in love with it more and more everyday and it’s my go to piece ever since!
It’s such a value for money piece, if you like it, just get it. It won’t disappoint and looks much more expensive than it is.
Good decision
It's a beautiful piece! I got mine 2 weeks ago and I love wearing it every chance I get.
Nice 👍🏻
When you said you wanted a better power reserve for $475, you lost a little credibility as a watch reviewer to me.
And what about taking of the bracelet after he shortened the bracelet, and that little nightmarish moment when he missed the hole in the lug with a new watch ?
Love Seikos. How can you not - I have a Grand Seiko, a Captain Willard, and Baby Alpinist - I enjoy them the most. Would love one of these. I don’t currently have a GMT and love the Seiko brand.
Bought the Blueberry today. Got flooded with compliments. Period.
Nice
Got mine tosay.
I have this exact watch and it really does look spectacular. Only thing I don’t love is that the bezel doesn’t click and moves sometimes without me wanting it to. I hear people complain about the bracelet, but it looks nice and it’s lightweight. I love the way the color (dial and bezel) appears to go from blue to deep blue to black depending on the light and angle. I paid retail which is probably too much, but I wanted to buy it from a reputable seller so I paid a premium. Overall I love this watch! Great video thx!
Thanks for sharing your experience with it. I agree 💯 I’ve had the bezel inadvertently move on me when I’m timing with cooking as well. The “cheap” bracelets and pressed clasps can be quite comfortable in reality.
I live in Canada and the Hudson Bay has already been putting the Seiko 5 GMT on sale for about $200 off retail.
@@gwapogreg5837that's if you can still grab them as they are going out of stock like hot cakes
@@burbinghardso you used 24 hour bezel to time cooking😅
@@burbinghardCan you or someone in this comment section tell me whether it's possible to track times if the two time zones are 4 hours and 30 minutes apart? Or is it only possible to track times when the difference is 1,2,3...hours? This might be a silly doubt, but I am new to this watch world. Thanks in advance.
This is gonna be my first real watch. I've seen a few here (Australia) for around $335 usd in the last few days, so I'm gonna pull the trigger on one tonight. Cheers for the quick review 😉
A good competitor is the Citizen Promaster GMT from Japan for $400.00. I just bought both the Citizen, which is Titanium, and am waiting for my Seiko (Yellow dial) to arrive. My first watch was a Seiko Quartz Diver. It was my only watch for about twenty years until its untimely death at the hands of a crappy Jeweler. The case leaked after a battery change and the insides started to corrode. I loved that watch. I replaced it last year with an automatic version. Its not my watch but its close. Nice review.
In Japan the Promaster GMT is twice the price and does not have a rotating bezel. It does, though, have a coated sapphire glass and zero chance of a misaligned dial. You get what you pay for. The lack of a rotating bezel makes it much less useful.
I have advanced in the other direction… my wife and I just retired at 55 and 55 respectively and money is not a barrier for me. I started with the big boys… Rolex, 1 Patek, Omega and as I became more able to afford what I want, I have realized I want these Seiko’s. I still love and wear my GMT Master II, my Seamaster and my Doxa’s but Seiko impresses me more… it’s very hard to make a really good $500 watch and I too just got the Pepsi turtle and for the money, as well as the ssk003, these watches are incredible. I will add a Submariner to my collection but the bulk of my future buys will be these Seiko’s!
I’ve wondered many times what watches I would buy if money wasn’t a factor. I’m not even sure there’s a point to buying insane watches like Richard Mille. I know I would still wear cheaper watches. At least you aren’t worried about getting robbed and potentially hurt or killed. Actor Tyrese Gibson talked about wearing cheaper jewelry despite being able to buy those hundred thousand chains because it gives him peace of mind. I’d be more that happy with a 2k Longines
Just bought one locally for $308 plus tax the 003, it's totally worth that. Sized and on wrist right away. So far, so good.
Nice I love finding local deals. Definitely worth that price.
Good to know. Care to share the location you bought it at that price?
Great review. I have owned one since feb 2023 and i have to say i really do like it. It keeps the time well but not like my certina its usually 3 secs out a day. The friction bezel is ok but the 24 hours on the chapter ring is a winner. The colours really pop in the true light. Well worth £420. My mate just bought a breitling for thousands and it gets way less comments than this seiko gmt
This is m my first time watching your videos, and im very impressed. Very thorough breakdown, solid review, and its straight to the point. You just earned my sub! Keep it up man
Interesting. I just bought an SSK003 GMT. I have had a Rolex GMT Master 2 for many years and really like it, in particular because of the GMT function as I travel quite frequently. There are of course places where I just should not wear it. This was highlighted on one trip when I was in Johannesburg and a local friend could not believe I was wearing a Rolex in a city where there are apparently gangs devoted to stealing them! So, for some trips I now leave the Rolex GMT at home. I tried various Swatches but I missed the GMT functionality and I have never really been a fan of quartz. Then I saw this - reasonable price, good brand, nice looks, GMT functionality - everything I wanted!
Completely agree 💯 safe travels!
Got a seiko dress watch for Xmas 1986 and it's still going strong today
I’m watching every review of this watch while I wait for mine to come in the mail 😅
Loved the video, thinking of buying this watch in the future. It looks great and i really like the GMT complication.
They’re a pretty good value for the price for sure.
I have many expensive watch and this one was a steal for me (skx sport gmt) one of my favorite watch
They are starting to get marked down to around $350. I was able to handle one at a local big box store and instantly noticed the pop of color and shine of the bezel.
Ya, it seems like Seiko prices always come down after the first year after a new release. Smart money waits and gets them at a deal!
@@burbinghard for sure, that’s what I’m telling myself, specifically on the Tissot Sideral. But 25% now, vs 30% later, I may just buy on the early dip!
What brand is the jubilee bracelet you use on the Tudor GMT?
oh so you CAN wind it. Mine is on its way and in another video it mentioned that there's no winding so I was confused
Awesome video!
I just ordered an SSK003 and it would be in today or tomorrow, right in time for Christmas!!
Could you put a link or the name of the watch tools you used?
Please and thank you
@@txmexnittro congratulations. Enjoy it in good health. The kit I used wasn’t a specific name brand. It was just a set off Amazon that had good reviews at the time. Most of them are made in China, and won’t hold up to serious professional use. They get the job done for recreational users. Professional sets are hundreds of dollars .
@@burbinghard Thank you sir!
so what alternatives are better for the MSRP price? Are there ANY GMT at that price that are better? Unless you are comparing with non GMT watches.
What is your wrist size?
6.5-6.75 inches. Better is completely subjective. At this price point the main movements are the Seiko (or their NH35) movement, and the Miyota 9075 (true GMT). Sellita 330 is usually a little more, while Timex Q GMTs are half the price. Just based on specs I would say a watch like the San Martin SN0136, Squale or Steinhart GMT are better made, but not as original in their designs. Glycine has some original designed GMT options as well.
Really good review. Right on point. Enjoyed it. 👏👏
Hi, thank you for your video, can you please provide the link where to buy the tool kit to adjust the band?
@@Tuan_Nguyen90 the exact set I purchased isn’t available any longer. You can purchase a set from Amazon or AliExpress. Just be sure to check the reviews first. Like anything you get what you pay for, but I am just an occasional tinker.
I need advice.
I want more than one of these due to the colors. Should I just find the color I like the most and go with that? Are two of the same watch justified simply for the different color? I’m sure watch collectors struggle with this.
I have only owned two of the same watch twice. The Tudor BB58 and two Seiko Alpinists. I sold one of the BB58s and I will probably sell one of the Seiko Alpinists later this year. If you can see them both in person it should make it easier to decide. Otherwise I would go with the one you equally like that is different than the rest of your collection. For example if you already have plenty of black watches… go for the blue dial.
@@burbinghard thank you! I want the seikos srpk33 and srpk35 teal and orange
How it fits in small wrists?
I’m planning to add this watch to my collection
I have a SSK003 on my left wrist, a white gold wedding ring and a black Amazon Halo band on my right arm. Now all I need is a black Henley.
Twinning
I REALLY wish it had a screw down crown! I’m heading on vacation to the beach. Also, I can’t seem to find a decent rubber strap. The ones I’m seeing are pretty stiff. Suggestions?
I’ve tried several rubber straps and there is definitely a wide range of rubber quality. More expensive vulcanized rubbers from brands like Everest and Horus cost a lot more, but offer a much better wearing experience.
I went with the grey and black, looks great but I love the subtle blue on this version, kind of giving me a little buyers remorse.
That gray and black looks great as well. I went with the blue because I already had a ton of black dial watches.
@@burbinghardI went with black because I have a ton of blue. 😊
@@Pianoman999 probably the right decision then 👍🏻
Just got one through K ohl's with a 40% off coupon for 240 plus ended up with 50 in K cash to spend next week. Once in a while they have a few nice Seikos in stock. It is an odd place to get them, but when you have the right coupon you might get lucky
Ya, when Kohl’s has a good sale Seikos can be had on the cheap! Nice find, and thanks for sharing.
can you recommend a better replacement bracelet for the SSK003?
Unfortunately I haven't explored any other bracelets for this model. At this price point, I am hesitant to spend over $50 for another bracelet for it.
003 for my wrist as it fits well in small wrist
Just bought mine for 307! Can’t wait to get it in the wrist
Great overview of the watch. For me, the biggest minus is the lack of the sapphire crystal and then the non-click bezel. I could replace the crystal with sapphire, but the bezel is not easily modded. If they updated these two things, and maybe have a better bracelet, it would be an amazing value for the price of ~$400.
I completely agree with you. Still hoping to mod it one day.
hey, great review! can you link what resize tool kit you were using? thanks!
It was just a cheap watch repair kit off Amazon. Made in china, so it’s pretty trash. I would probably recommend getting something better to be honest.
@@burbinghard thank you sir, i’ll have to do that
thought of snaggin' one of those. they're nice looking!
Not sure you’d pick it over your GMT Master II, maybe if you’re planning on traveling to London 😂
@@burbinghard haha I’d probably still go batman. sometimes these accounts are blown outta proportion. ‘sides this time of year it’s easy to hide these tools under sleeves. just wish the uk wasn’t so pansy about guns.
Can someone please tell me who the other contenders are providing a mechanical GMT for under $500 and no I'm not including in that homage watches!
Nodus Sector GMT can be had at just under $500. It uses a Seiko NH34 movement. I would say the Nodus is a pretty original design, but I prefer the look of the Seiko SSK personally. At under $500 they’re all coming with the Seiko movement at this point.
Dunno if it will looks ok on my 8 inches wrist for the 42.5 case mm.
You think it would be too small?
I worked a photog gig for a high end real estate firm..all the guys where wearing Rolex. One watch i could see across the sunlit room. It was a Rolex Batman with a jubilee..stunning...the next day I bought this watch and I am hooked on this strap and the Batman colors...it looks like its much more expensive though taking it off my vacation wrist in favor of a Casio. Or maybe its my non street walking watch..
I bought this watch and the GMT hand was misalligned with the hour anf minute hands by fifteen minutes. I returned it to the store. The replacement lost time.Seiko need to work on their Quality Assurance. Previously many of their divers had misaligned bezels.
Nice watch but I prefer the Timex Q GMT, it's 38mm case size is just right .
You might prefer the dimensions of the Timex but its quartz, I thought the other contenders at least have to be mechanical. To my knowledge on that basis the only other contenders would be Chinese microbrand homages.
the Seiko GMT is the best looking and excellent quality
Belk is not currently selling this watch, but Amazon has it in stock. Is it safe to buy this watch from Amazon? Are they real? If not, what are some legit online sites that I can buy it from? You know more about watches than I do. Hopefully you can respond I’d really appreciate it 🙏🏻
I would trust Amazon, but if it’s a third party selling on Amazon’s platform you should check out the actual seller.
I really want to buy a Seiko 003 but it's hard for me to spot the fake one in my area.
Yo what tudor model was in the intro?😊
Tudor Royal in 38mm
By any chance are you a pilot? You mention your industry uses 24 hour time and how you set the 24 hour hand to GMT
Warna favorite seiko gmt batman
It is definitely a winner ! 💪🏾👍🏾
I was able to get it for $250 from Kohl's, can't beat that.
Great pickup.
same..$268 I think..but then got 60 kohls bucks too.
Great review the comments are right on.I still don't get Seiko I have an Orient Kamasu for less than half the price and it has a sapphire crystal.Best advice is the price of this watch will come down so just wait.At this price you are better spending about 25% more to get a Seiko that's 100% better.
I have a Orient Kamasu as well and it is a heck of a nice watch for price but I believe your paying for the movement in Seiko GMT. If Orient used the 4R34 I would suspect an increase in there price. I just ordered the Seiko GMT and got it for 363.00 before tax.
@@mick76 But even the regular Seiko 5 is over priced
@Gwapo Greg Keep an eye out for sales. I got 2 of my seiko 5's with promo code for 225.00 each. I mean look at the Kamasu it is listed for 550.00. Which I believe is over priced and would not pay that much for it but it is usually listed on sale for a little 300.00 direct through Orient. I paid about 360.00 with tax and shipping for mine Direct and thought that was more reasonable. I might also be a bit biased too though, as I really like the Seiko brand. I own a SKX007J1 aswell and just ordered a Forzo, which is a micro brand, and they use a Seiko movement aswell.
@@mick76 I have seen the Seiko 5 Pepsi in Canada for under %300 Can but the gmt I never see it for less than $585 Can.I could kick myself for not getting the Pepsi.
@Gwapo Greg is the Pepsi your referring to a Chrono?
Great review man
However, is hardlex crystal any good for daily use?
I have had good luck with several Hardlex watches. I think they are a treated mineral crystal with a little more hardness. I often scratch plain mineral crystal. Seiko also does a good job having recessed crystal surfaces on their tool watches which also helps protect the crystal.
For 475$ you expect more. How much are your Tudor's?
Definitely more 😂 there are other brands that are competing with Seiko like Citizen and Orient (Seiko subsidiary).
I also one one, and its back on the shelf. Too big for me, Tudor Black bay gmt is the best size wise for me.
What's your wrist size ?
Nice to see how you sizing the bracelets! 👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks 🙏🏻
@@burbinghard in your opinion this Seiko is better than a Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT Batman for my first GMT watch?
@@abraaogomes4866 I would say it depends on your priorities. The Steinhart is better build quality and dimensions, but has a copied design. The Seiko has an original look and design that is unique to Seiko, but it has cheaper construction and a less accurate movement. I wear a modded Steinhart more than the Seiko personally. I mod the Steinhart to make it look less like a Rolex copy.
@@burbinghard tks man, I got your point, very good tip! ✌🏽
San Martin makes GMT with the Seiko movement, saphire cyrstal, clicking bezel....it's literally a better built seiko for under $300.
I was actually debating getting their SN112G GMT but they messed up with a 24 click bezel. 😣
@@burbinghard SNO116 is what i ordered. It has the NH34, sapphire cyrstal, no cyclops, clicking bezel, 100m water resisitance with a screw down crown....interesting colorwave and it's the Seiko that should have been made.
@@dmarcellus Yes but the outer bezel is a 60 minute timing bezel that clicks around the dial in 24 click increments which makes it useless as a timing bezel. The 24 hour chapter ring is fixed. If they fix that obvious design flaw I would definitely buy one. Let me know if yours comes as a 24 click bezel.
Gorgeous watch!
What is your wrist size?
About 6.5” maybe a little bigger.
Benchmade custom shop bugout?
Yes. Love it.
What’s your wrist size
About 6.5”
How does it wear for you? I’m nervous about getting a watch big given that I usually wear smaller ones
@@a_commisso77 Seiko does a great job of keeping a short lug to lug so it wears smaller thank the case width would suggest. It still sits relatively tall on the wrist so I wouldn’t wear it with a suit or sport coat.
@Minimalist Maverick I think the lug to lug length is more important than case width. Seiko keeps the lug length compact on this one ☝🏻
Not just the Seiko GMT, the other watches are cool too. A small opinion, please stop buying TUDOR. It's definitely a great watch but we all know it's Rolex's sub brand.
So what's happening is, assume there's 100 people and 50 of them have the money to buy a Rolex. But Rolex wants to be exclusive so they sell it to only 20 people. Manufacturing isn't a problem but they simply wanna keep it exclusive as we know more demand and low supply is directly proportional to the brand's value. And since Rolex wants the money anyway they've released Tudor. Now the other 30 people can buy Tudor and since the price is low another 20 people from the remaining 50 who can't afford, now buys a Tudor which directly brings the money that Rolex would've lost without Tudor.
So please understand that a Tudor is never a Rolex even though it's a sub brand of Rolex. Either get a Rolex or just buy anything where Rolex isn't included. They want to be exclusive, let them be exclusive. Once they're pulled back down to earth they'll open up for all.
Great unboxing vid
45 second intro…. You lost me….
I’ll take the Seiko over the Rolex.
rubbish ,if u could afford the rolex u would always buy it, seikos are the poor mans rolex
Subscribed just at the intro
Thanks for the support 🙏🏻
$380 at Teddy Baldassarre and Long Island Watch. Both reputable sellers.
Future classic there.
I think you’re right
I think you’re right
I just got this watch in the blue and black dial. Is the GMT hand supposed to track the hour in the chosen time zone? My GMT hand doesn't. Am I doing something wrong? Thx!
The 4th (GMT) hand can be quick set. You need to pull the crown out halfway and rotate it. It’s known as a caller GMT, as opposed to a true travelers GMT.
@@burbinghard Oh ok, so, it's a fake GMT hand? Not sure why you wouldn't create the watch to track the time of the 2nd time zone. Kind of like having to set the time when you want to know what time it is. Am I missing something here?
@@mgm5781 It can track at least two time zones, it’s just that the 4th hand quick sets as opposed to the local hour hand. I use 24 time at work so I generally have it set to my local time anyway. When traveling it takes an extra step to set the 4th hand to home time, but it’s not that complicated.
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Great review. The watch looks nice, like a Dive watch but doesn't work like one...really.
I am happy with my SKX007, just upgraded the strap with Strapcode/ Miltat Jubilee and I am good.
All time classic!
does it have a sapphire glass??
No it’s Seiko hardlex. I think it’s not as scratch resistant as sapphire but better than a generic mineral crystal.
Excelenteee !!🎉
It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of AMZWATCH's watch 99% of people will never see.
You're buying this watch for less than $400? Where can I get one (from a legitimate seller)? I like the black
When you say “legitimate seller” I think you mean authorized dealer. I don’t care if my Seiko is from the AD. I just did an EBay search and see them for $390 from sellers with 99% positive feedback and thousands of transactions.
@@burbinghard I’ve seen some of those. But some are called “Seiko 5 REINTERPRETATION. Whatever that means
@@ctn830 it’s a Seiko five reinterpretation of the old Seiko SKX dive watch. Make sure the listing is for a genuine Seiko.
@@burbinghard how do I know it’s genuine? By the model #?
@@ctn830 always buy the seller. I have not heard fake Seiko 5 GMTs were a thing.
Great video. Subbed
Thanks for the support 🙏🏻
I am a fan of Seiko but I dont really like the idea of recycling old model series over and over, I'm tired of it. Especially with this GMT, taking an old 1000 times recycled design and a dial, add a GMT hand. Not even mentioning sometimes poor quality control of their watches. It has dive style feel but it's just an illusion. Seiko Alpinist with GMT thats on the way seems better to me and with many GMT watches coming out lately, I'd wait for Orient GMT... atleast that's what I'm expecting as their move for the market, to jump on the GMT train.
I got a headache watching the watch jump while getting hammered😂
I liked the watch when I looked at it , but the bezel is free moving with no definite click , that’s what put me off, whoever thought that would be ok needs sacking
At $475 msrp, I would've expected a better bracelet.
Just bought the SSK001 for $315. Easy buy
Ya it’s hard to resist the temptation at that price. Congratulations 👏🏻 👏🏻
@Minimalist Maverick govx, currently $300 on there brand new with box
@Minimalist Maverick no complaints on my end, I’ve got 3 other seikos (snxs79, srpj17, srpg35) and this one is my favorite. Also is not too big on a smaller wrist.
Great video, however I believe he passed over the importance that this GMT is NOT a true traveller's GMT. I had been waiting a year for this watch to come out and I bought it at a discount at Macy's for 25% about two weeks ago. I also own a Rolex GMT Master II which has what is called a Traveller's GMT function. I was looking for a less expensive, beater GMT watch for traveling. The true Traveller's GMT function works by keeping the GMT hand as your home time and the hour and minutes hands keep your local, travel destination or non-home time. That way you can adjust the hour hand to match your local (travel destination, non-home) time without adjusting the minute hand, only adjusting the hour hand. A very useful function when traveling. I was playing with the Seiko GMT function and it was not working as I expected compared to my Rolex GMT Master II. The kind of GMT function which the Seiko SSK003 has is what some call an Office GMT function. I did not realize that when I bought it and returned because it did not have a Traveller's GMT type function. You won't find the Traveller's GMT function in less expensive watches because it is a more complicated function to manufacture.
Come fai a confrontare un orologio da 350€,con uno da 10000€ ,non è un paragone giusto
@@giorgiotamo2543 I understand the price difference but if you want a traveller's GMT function which is what I was going to use this watch for and what I suspect most other users will want it for, then this is not the watch for you, no matter the cheap price.
@@lexieshores3889thanks for the info but I am failing to understand how exactly it fails to do what you want ? Is it simply inaccurate and unusable to keep track of two or three timezones ?
@@ThatGuy-sc5rx not as convenient to track different time zones when travelling
@@ThatGuy-sc5rx The Seiko has a Office GMT function, not a Traveler's GMT function. I wanted to use the watch when traveling. If I am in another time zone when traveling, to me that is my local time and I want the hour hand to read as local time. That is the convenient way to read a watch for me wherever I am, especially when traveling. Setting the GMT hand to be local time (as the Seiko requires) when traveling is not convenient and more difficult to read. Thanks.
Literally just bought it off GovX for $300 😮💨
junk
Half hour increments for the gmt…
This one has a friction bezel so it has more than 48 bezel positions.
Where are you guys buying this watch for under $475?
I purchased mine off Belk.com. I believe they are sold out now, but I was patient waiting and checking online Seiko retailers.
@@burbinghard I have seen a bunch of negative reviews from them
@@ctn830 if you buy from the Belk marketplace, you are not actually getting it from Belk but a third-party seller. I probably would not go that route if I didn’t trust the actual seller.
Macy's online has it for 363.00 with promo code.
@@mick76 not lately. its $475 currently. didn't see promo code
I'm not a fan of Jubilee bracelets. That and the price makes this watch kind of unappealing to me.
The price is too high? I gotta say, jubilee bracelets are probably the most comfortable configuration.
good
Ive seen these for 340. If I got one I would have to upgrade the CHEAP ASS stamped clasp. Seiko is ALL about the $, not the quality.
The nice thing is that it has drilled lugs so the bracelet change is super easy.
Pagani design has sapphire
Ya, their finishing is ish though. I have checked out several of their offerings. I just can’t 😞
Good watch for under $500.
This Seiko 5 series could have been a great watch and a fantastic value if it did not have a major fault.
Its major huge fault is that its poor bezel turn very easily, it does not have a ratcheted stops, so therefore it keeps rotating, turning, very easily and this of course messes up our GMT settings.
Shame on Seiko's engineers and designers for this unforgivable mistake.
I just bought this model and had to return it after just one day of use because of this huge weakness.
Shame on Seiko for messing up a good watch.
Bro, even at the price point, it’s a sub $500 gmt lol there are no others
The dial numbers do not line up. Poor workmanship.
Watch people love turtles etc personally i hate them the proportions are so bad
From Seiko to other swiss watches, huh?
You lost me with the hip pop or whatever they call it at the beginning...grow up son.
Seriously Seiko are making a mockery of the over priced Swiss frauds
“ I don’t like wearing this watch when traveling in high crime areas”. Who even talks like this? Nice dog whistle.
People that visit areas that are known for high rates of pickpocket/theft. Rome, Barcelona, Paris, London. Not sure what you mean by dog whistle. I certainly consider the area I’m traveling to when planning for a trip. I think most experienced travelers do.
People who talk like this are people with expensive watches. You obviously aren’t one of them.
There are lowlifes out there who would mug you for the change in your pocket, never mind an expensive watch.