SEIKO Made a $100 Rolex Explorer Watch

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  • Want a watch that looks like a Rolex Explorer for just $100? Well, check out this amazing alternative by SEIKO.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 117

  • @vicvictoras6071
    @vicvictoras6071 2 місяці тому +19

    Good looking, brand name,versatile, reliable, easy and affordable service and modification ,and you can pass it to your children. What else do you want from a watch !!!

  • @ManoloVintage
    @ManoloVintage 2 місяці тому +3

    I have this watch, and I am always mesmerized by the details in the dial when I look at it outdoors in the sunlight.

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      It's a great looking piece. I actually enjoy the case more than the dial! It's crazy how good the cases are on these old school 5s for the price

  • @nk6947
    @nk6947 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice find! I have an SNK381 that looks like it has the same case, but with fully lumed 1 to 12 numerals and a plain dial - kinda reminds me of a Tudor Ranger variant. It's a super versatile watch, just needs a better movement and a little more water resistance!

  • @darrenyeoh4039
    @darrenyeoh4039 2 місяці тому +2

    I have 4 of these Seiko 5. Oldest bought in 1979. You don’t need a Rolex to tell time and look good. 😉👌

  • @hogwash120664
    @hogwash120664 2 місяці тому +7

    Without the day-date feature, the watch falls short of the Seiko "5" specification.

  • @samuelkim2611
    @samuelkim2611 2 місяці тому +4

    Strongly agreed !!! Seiko lasts long without maintenance !!!

  • @lamontlauren367
    @lamontlauren367 2 місяці тому

    Had this watch for about 4 years and not a single hiccup. Only thing I’m thinking about changing is the band, looks quite elegant with a leather strap. 👍

  • @zsfreestyles2007
    @zsfreestyles2007 2 місяці тому

    I have almost the same model, but the one with the entire stainless steel dial. I paid around $200 couple years ago new, but even for that price it really held up well. The bracelet which is the weakest point actually stayed in good condition from all the times I wore it to work. The movement has been suprisingly good, it loses a few minutes after a few weeks but the automatic movement keeps it going unless you take it off for about more then a day which is better then one of my more expensive Seikos. The look if the best part it really looks like a goof affordable Rolex Explorer alternative and for people who don't know about watches and Seiko they have asked me if it is a Rolex from afar.

  • @GregTaylor-ei2tz
    @GregTaylor-ei2tz 28 днів тому

    I considered this model a couple of years ago, but the 6 and 12 disappear at most light angles. I have a black dial SNKL45 with the same issue, but it is slightly better than this model. Unless you’re set on a black dial, I recommend the SNKL41 as the one to get. It’s near perfection for a sub $200 Seiko 5.

  • @TitoVicVGC
    @TitoVicVGC 2 місяці тому

    Agreed, nice video

  • @joeskeptical4762
    @joeskeptical4762 2 місяці тому +3

    If the *7S26* is a dinosaur, what about the ETA 2824? It's from the 1960s.

  • @micheldepaula8733
    @micheldepaula8733 2 місяці тому

    Went to look for this watch and found a seiko 5 “macsog reissue”! Hopefully it should ship soon.

  • @ApolloSpice
    @ApolloSpice 2 місяці тому +1

    Looks good !

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      I agree. Love these old school 5s. Proper gems 👌

  • @JohnDoe-zo2xo
    @JohnDoe-zo2xo 2 місяці тому

    Nice I didn't choose this version because I wanted a Ranger look alike 😆

  • @dimasakbar7668
    @dimasakbar7668 Місяць тому

    i just find a used one but the silver dial variant. Its different but is only for USD60, i am thinking of pulling trigger on that one

  • @sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896
    @sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896 2 місяці тому +1

    Your videos are always pretty cool with full of neat insights. I wonder why Seiko for instance is not selling only the case. We could have this option. The watch would probably be cheaper. You could still buy the watch with the bracelet though. Some AlieExpress stores are doing this already. It seems that Chinese watch stores are listening more to their consumers that the big watch companies (Swiss, Japan,...). Keep up the good work. As we say in French : "Lâche-pas ! (Keep going. You can.)". Take care everyone.

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      I believe you can just swap out the movement for the NH range inside of these 👌

    • @sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896
      @sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896 2 місяці тому

      @@TopTierTicker I was meaning the watches companies (Seiko, Lorus, Citizen, ...) could just sell the main watch with or without a bracelet. The price of the watch would be cheaper without the bracelet and you could put any strap you want. Take care !

    • @Tom_Kowalczuk
      @Tom_Kowalczuk 2 місяці тому +1

      You can buy this case alone form one of the modding pages. I bought it for my project for 40$ or something (with bracelet).
      Found it - dlwwatches in yard sale - 34$ plus shipping and taxes.

    • @sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896
      @sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896 2 місяці тому

      @@Tom_Kowalczuk Thank you !

  • @glencassiano2658
    @glencassiano2658 2 місяці тому

    I have the silver dial version of it and it is amazing, the black dial number markers get lost with the dial they needed more pop

    • @dimasakbar7668
      @dimasakbar7668 Місяць тому

      i am planning to get a silver one. If i may ask, how legible is it?

    • @glencassiano2658
      @glencassiano2658 Місяць тому

      @@dimasakbar7668 very legible, a lot more than the black dial

  • @siftindotcom
    @siftindotcom 2 місяці тому

    Please do a review of Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS Chrono Watch. It's a very interesting piece that flew under the radar and I am very intrigued by its design and would love to hear your take on this piece, before making a bid for it.

  • @rikdriscoll2160
    @rikdriscoll2160 2 місяці тому

    96!!?? Reverse those numbers for when I was born, proper prehistoric mate! 😂
    Seriously though, I love the Seiko 5 range and this one looks great. Similar dial to the SNKL23 which you have mentioned many times, I've almost gone for one of those on several occasions!
    I agree it could probably do without the date window for the overall symmetry but I like the crown at 4 o'clock.
    Great selection of straps, it really does dress up and down easily.
    Cheers for another great video Kieron 👍

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      Love the SNKL23! Great choice you made with that one. Probably the best looking dial from the whole old school 5 range. Just the long lugs on that model that looks awkward with some straps.
      It's amazing that these Seikos are still around $100... Especially considering how much the new ones cost!
      Cheers Rik 🙏🙏🙏

  • @basvleeskruyer
    @basvleeskruyer 2 місяці тому

    Just buy the pagani design if you want an rolex explorer alternative. Yes its copy with a different logo. Also the specs are exactly like the Explorer.

  • @primulanera5798
    @primulanera5798 2 місяці тому

    Cool watch

  • @francocapo5858
    @francocapo5858 2 місяці тому

    What is the exact model number Kieren?

  • @donguyenthanh5798
    @donguyenthanh5798 2 місяці тому

    Cound you tell the brand of the gray strap you put on this one plsss, it dosen't look like any cheap Nato strap I can found online!!!

  • @josecastronavarrete2971
    @josecastronavarrete2971 2 місяці тому +2

    I love Seiko5

  • @LeroyCReed
    @LeroyCReed 2 місяці тому +1

    So I don't need this watch, but am now interested in it with a dressy grey leather strap. I'm so stupid.

  • @Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya
    @Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya 2 місяці тому

    Kool watch… 😎

  • @robertriva1313
    @robertriva1313 2 місяці тому

    Perfect watch for those on a budget. However I wouldn't buy it if it DIDN'T have a day/date window at the 3 o'clock. Overall a real beauty!

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      Interesting. I do elso enjoy a day/date but I felt that this one was a little too obtrusive to the overall design

  • @WatchesCanBeFun
    @WatchesCanBeFun 2 місяці тому

    I like the lume on this watch how are you able to capture it on video so well?

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      Dark room, turn up the ISO on settings, fresh beam of UV before I shoot 👌

    • @WatchesCanBeFun
      @WatchesCanBeFun 2 місяці тому

      @@TopTierTicker Thank you, keep up the great work :)

  • @Ahmad-oq3su
    @Ahmad-oq3su 2 місяці тому

    I had one with a white dail but it got stolen 😢💔

  • @deedahinkent
    @deedahinkent 2 місяці тому +1

    Looks mint on a Milanese strap👍

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      Oooo! That would look great 👌

    • @deedahinkent
      @deedahinkent 2 місяці тому

      @@TopTierTicker Sure would mate I have a SNK369K1 on one and it looks the🐶s! I'm sure the 393 would look even better 👍great channel 😊

    • @basvleeskruyer
      @basvleeskruyer 2 місяці тому

      Day date kinda messed up the Explorer look. There are so much better alternatives.

  • @smartysai8552
    @smartysai8552 2 місяці тому

    I love it but cannot find this in India 😕😕😞

  • @soundssimple1
    @soundssimple1 Місяць тому

    Why then did you dismiss the SMITHS version which is much more accurate, almost identical looking to the original ??? Explain?
    Keep your vids consistent please ?

  • @patrickdaep
    @patrickdaep 2 місяці тому

    i actually like this bracelet.

  • @RProgram-ug9tb
    @RProgram-ug9tb 2 місяці тому

    Why don't you give the models' names in the description? Without the models names, it us very hard to search them.

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      The model name is in the description. There's also a link.

  • @hajjcomb
    @hajjcomb 2 місяці тому

    Yes- the day/date ruins the dial- as it does pretty much all dials.

  • @twitchyjambo
    @twitchyjambo 2 місяці тому

    The 0v0 case is definitely the best Seiko 5 case🤗

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      It's a beauty. I love the chunky lugs 👌

    • @twitchyjambo
      @twitchyjambo 2 місяці тому

      @@TopTierTicker yeah I have a couple,just sit sooo well,yeah a bit small on my 7inch wrist but cracking 😀👍

    • @MrBacchus18
      @MrBacchus18 2 місяці тому +1

      Do you mean 01v0?

    • @twitchyjambo
      @twitchyjambo 2 місяці тому

      @@MrBacchus18 yup thanks for correcting me Mr Seiko 😂

  • @gregtolley3455
    @gregtolley3455 2 місяці тому

    Watch is ok, but I'm loving all the ridged straps. Why did it take us this long to come up with that?

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      Don't know what you mean my friend, but I appreciate you watching 🙏

  • @itsmarkrh
    @itsmarkrh 2 місяці тому

    People buy the SNKL23

  • @fungorilla
    @fungorilla 2 місяці тому

    Would you consider this a daily beater?

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      Daily yes, beater no. It doesn't have the specs to be beaten around.

  • @johanvandersandt8904
    @johanvandersandt8904 2 місяці тому

    Hahaha... Well said man... Truly a collection of crowns! Yeah these were fantastic! Seiko shuffle and all!

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      I miss the Seiko shuffle. A proper reminder of it being a mechanical piece ⚙️

    • @johanvandersandt8904
      @johanvandersandt8904 2 місяці тому

      @@TopTierTicker It relies on you as much as you rely on it. Symbiosis my friend! Have a great week Kieran!

  • @jamesdupuch2944
    @jamesdupuch2944 2 місяці тому

    Let's gooo!!!!

  • @adam-im8jo
    @adam-im8jo 2 місяці тому

    i like the bracelet

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      Looks good but wait till you put it on

  • @polskiszkot21
    @polskiszkot21 2 місяці тому

    My first automatic, just a shame it has 18mm lug width!

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      I'd of loved at 20mm too. Just glad it isn't 19 😂

  • @grzegorzszydowski8797
    @grzegorzszydowski8797 2 місяці тому

    SNK381 is a better choice 🙂

  • @AmazingAsian
    @AmazingAsian 2 місяці тому

    What strap size fits this watch ?

  • @aquila_d_oro
    @aquila_d_oro 2 місяці тому

    Creation watches is a valid website? is it original?

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      Lol, yes. I've bought from them about 8 times now

  • @ccooper8785
    @ccooper8785 2 місяці тому

    It would be brilliant with a quartz movement (and 3 + 9 indices like you said). I cannot understand why Seiko has such poor bracelets given that aliexpress is full of far cheaper watches with excellent stainless bracelets. Maybe they should ask Addiesdive and benyar how they do it....

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      It's the price point. They probably sell these to distributors for like $50. They'll have much higher stadd costs than AliX brands too

  • @bandwagon240
    @bandwagon240 2 місяці тому

    I had one of these for a bit, was a bit too small for my tastes on my 7.5" wrist. Nice piece though for what it is.

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, I could imagine them being too small for a 7inch+ (depending on taste of course). Looks great on my baby wrist though 👌😂

  • @rjgona5104
    @rjgona5104 2 місяці тому

    citizen tsuyosa much better in hand and movement

  • @tilen45
    @tilen45 2 місяці тому +2

    Out of stock, duh... 😅

  • @AP-qb2xn
    @AP-qb2xn 2 місяці тому +1

    'Made'? These watches have been around for ages

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      They have... Did they not make them? 😆

  • @j.sineduce6163
    @j.sineduce6163 2 місяці тому

    The Rolex’s crown 👑 is actually a coronet. If anything should have a “crown” on its dial, it should be Casio or Seiko.🍎🍎 😅

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      I've heard that many times, but also heard industry vets call it a crown... Has Rolex themselves ever cleared up exactly what it is?
      I agree. Casio are the kings 👌👑

  • @stevesundstrom7867
    @stevesundstrom7867 2 місяці тому +2

    You can get many better watches with a Seiko NH35/38 from other companies for not that much more money. They are getting killed on finishing and bracelets by just about everything coming from China.

    • @j.sineduce6163
      @j.sineduce6163 2 місяці тому +1

      San Martin bracelets and Addiedive dials!

  • @DzejWiJV
    @DzejWiJV 2 місяці тому +1

    no hacking big no no

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      You can back-hack them. Turning the minute hand back slightly stops the seconds 😜

    • @DzejWiJV
      @DzejWiJV 2 місяці тому

      @@TopTierTicker I said no!

  • @user-lk1du1rd4n
    @user-lk1du1rd4n 2 місяці тому

    rolex is overrated, seiko and casio is my way to go. but i do own a Bovet and a Louis Moinet thou. pieces that i wear out only on special occasions

  • @AndySmith4501
    @AndySmith4501 2 місяці тому

    Why buy this?

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +2

      37mm automatic watch that looks fantastic on a range of straps for $110 👌

    • @AndySmith4501
      @AndySmith4501 2 місяці тому

      @@TopTierTicker
      Impossible to find at this price

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +1

      @@AndySmith4501 there's literally a link in the description boss.

    • @AndySmith4501
      @AndySmith4501 2 місяці тому

      @@TopTierTicker
      Yes but the price is more expensive

    • @tilen45
      @tilen45 2 місяці тому

      And you must add custom fees to EU

  • @KailashThapa13
    @KailashThapa13 2 місяці тому

    500th like

  • @WetLettuce-kc2qm
    @WetLettuce-kc2qm 2 місяці тому +2

    If you live in the UK you should be giving prices in pounds.

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому +2

      The majority of my audience is American, that would make zero sense.

    • @WetLettuce-kc2qm
      @WetLettuce-kc2qm 2 місяці тому

      @@TopTierTicker How do you know that?

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      I see every statistic going on my analytics.... Country, age, genders.

    • @robertkujawa9677
      @robertkujawa9677 2 місяці тому

      It's all about the money...

    • @WetLettuce-kc2qm
      @WetLettuce-kc2qm 2 місяці тому

      @@robertkujawa9677 So he's saying we should abandon being British because there are more Americans. That's a pretty depressing attitude to take.

  • @Mister_Phafanapolis
    @Mister_Phafanapolis 2 місяці тому +2

    Really hate _everything_ being compared to a Rolex. Yeah, sure, they invented combining numerals and indicies or whatever. Rolex Explorer and the Omega Speedmaster are two of the most overrated watches in all of whoreology, two average time pieces that watch idiot savants cannot stop pleasuring themselves to.

    • @TopTierTicker
      @TopTierTicker  2 місяці тому

      Unfortunately, comparing watches against them is what brings in the viewership.

    • @ryansilva3128
      @ryansilva3128 2 місяці тому

      No need to trash other peoples tastes. You sound butt-hurt and quite frankly just foolish.

  • @mugenpower78
    @mugenpower78 2 місяці тому

    Only suckers buy rolexes

  • @eliteelite7428
    @eliteelite7428 2 місяці тому

    Haha what a dumb comparison 👎

  • @lofidj515
    @lofidj515 2 місяці тому +1

    Jeez, why are people hyping up a bloody Seiko. These are average watches best. Save up some money folks and buy something with true craftsmanship. Stop buying into UA-camr's who have little knowledge of watches.