The 3 Most Attractive & Elusive Seiko 5 Watches - (Best Budget Seiko 5 Watches)
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- In this best budget Seiko 5 comparison video, I compare 3 of the best looking Seiko 5 watches; the SNKL23, SNKL45 and SNK361, to see how they stack up against each other. Which of these budget Seiko automatic watches would I choose? Stay tuned to find out.
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SNKL45
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SNKL23
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SNK361
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"Sometimes these watches shoot up in prices"... yeah, that happens after a Watch youtuber makes a video about how good they are.
7:42 that edit is smooth af
I have mixed feelings with this video. On one hand, Seiko 5s are some of my favorite watches ever, but on the other hand, whenever a prominent youtuber talks about them, I can feel the prices on Amazon increase!
I've owned the blue dial SNKL43 variant for about 18 months and it by far gets the most wrist time out of my collection. With a brown leather strap, it goes with just about everything.
You just described my watch!
00:00 - 00:05 "Some may have you believe that you can't get a good wristwatch without parting with _thousands."_
*Me with my Casio World Time:* 🤝
The Casio World time is an awesome watch
is it the illuminator retro world time??
i wish I discovered it when it was first released, it now costs 50+€ :(
(the gold one)
The Casio World Time is an excellent watch ! I wear mine almost everywhere and have never had a problem.
I am not saying that the Seiko is less of awatch, I also one of them too, but I prefer the Casio.
I own the the SNK361. It was very first mechanical watch I bought with my first salary as engineer. Glad to see you included it as a good watch.
what is lug width? 18mm or 19mm?
My first automatic watch , great gateway into the hobby
Same, they are so versatile and hard to beat for the price.
@Alan Champagne I have the SNKL43 (blue dial) and its an absolute beauty.
@Alan Champagne Looks sharp! Gives off a real Oyster Perpetual vibe.
Ive seen tons of watch channels and this is by far the most sophisticated and well organized. Bravo!
The genius thing here is putting in a movement without hand winding. Recessed crowns on a watch with hand winding are a huge pain because it makes it frustratingly impossible to wind them. But when you build the whole idea of the watch around a movement that doesn't need hand winding, you can pull something like this off.
I think it's more a combination of 2 ideas (recessing the crown and keeping the cost down) that lead to the omission of hand winding, rather than building a watch around a movement that lacks hand winding.
I'm planning a possible update to the NH36, actually. On the SNKL45, in particular, I don't think it would be that much of an issue for me, as I have relatively small hands and can easily turn the crown on the 45 off the wrist, and can actually do it on the wrist too. I suppose it depends on how much resistance there is when winding the movement. In any case, the NH36 movement would allow hacking as well, another bonus, though the lack of either feature on the 7S doesn't really bother me.
I have a sneaking suspicion Ben really likes the combination of a black dial and a stainless steel case
Love every single one of your picks brother! Another great review as always! 👍🏼
Kinda digging that SNK361 as an alternative for the SNXS79 that's even harder to come by.
First up on the list for me now is the SPB143J1 (SBDC101).
Gotta love a watch that has both perfect styling and features and a good origin story.
Snk357 for the really dark blue dial instead of black
"Come on guys! Who do you think I am?!"... Lost it 😂😂😂😂
Got my SNKL15 (silver dial version of the SNKL23) about a year ago and love it to this day.
Excellent analysis, as usual. Thank you for reminding us of what fantastic value these Seiko 5's represent.
A few years ago one could get just about any Seiko 5 for around $45, shipping included! So I bought about a dozen of them. Still have them all, they still look good and keep perfect time, and they'll stay in my collection, probably until I take my last breath.
And oh yes, the bracelets are pure rubbish, I swapped them all for good quality leather ones.
That's what happens when governments print money with no value and impose tariffs.
Thanks for the info, what size bracelet did you purchase?
I have the snk355, the silver dial version of the 361. On a brown lizard strap it is easily my favourite “5” I’ve had. I much prefer it to my old Snkl23 which I found had poor visibility under certain lighting conditions - the hands disappeared against the black dial.
what is the lug width? 19mm or 18mm? for strap replacement.?
@@piho-thecat2119 18mm lugwidth
I just bought the new Ice blue seiko sumo and put it on a strapcode jubilee and it is AMAZING!
Good choice mate. I just bought the black case LE Sumo chronograph and put it on a black nato with an orange stripe. Looks sensational. I was thinking about buying the blue and doing what you did as well.
I have the SNKK71, similar dial and 18mm lug widths. I put it on a black leather strap it I feel it knocks it out of the park.
I went crazy and put a 22mm leather strap (notched the ends), and it works great.
I still CANNOT decide between the 23 or the 45....the more i stare at them, the more nuanced i find the 23. But on the other hand, the 45's red second hand looks cool (but a lil cheaper)
I just bought the snk361, waiting for it to arrive but I love the look of these watches.
From where?
It is sad to see your views drop. I love your videos and continue to reccomend them to my friends. Keep it up and the views will come
Damn! Nice editing skills and beautiful shots.
I modded one of these smaller cases to create an Omega Railmaster homage with domed sapphire. It is a really nice watch to mod, but I generally prefer a slightly larger case. The SNKL23 at 38mm would be nice, though I've also used a 39mm SNKM77 that I'm happy with.
I already have 3 different Seiko 5's, all with the 7S26C movement.
Love them all!
I LOVE the SNKL45. I can't recommend it enough! I think the SNKL23 is overhyped, thanks to Hodinkee.
@Alan Champagne "pinstripe donut" 🤣🤣🤣
You made a major error by leaving out the SNXS79, which actually, IMHO, looks much more stunning than the three.
I actually bought the SNKL23 about 2 weeks ago for $80 US and Brand New. And for that much money nothing can Beat it. Great Classy looking Dial that's also very versatile.
From where?
@@marius279 I bought it from Indonesia. And cuz I live/from there
7:42 "all I know is, I enjoy wearing this, the few times Casio does leave my wrist" 😂👍❤️
I own the snkl45 in an gold with black dial colorway. That seems to be rare because I haven’t seen another one like that. In the sun de dial has an gold tint to it , I’m just in love with it
SNXS79K, another cool Seiko 5. 👑
The dial is incredible!
I bought my first Seiko 5 in 1975 and it still keeps good time.
Thanks Ben. Just ordered a SNKL23J1, been on the hunt for one for a while.
BTW nice edit at 6:14
Love Seiko 5s, superb watches for the money and full of character. 'The more you know, the less you need to show', as they say.
They were, but recent price increases don't make them the value they once were.
I have my SNKL23J on an Uncle Seiko Jubilee (which I originally purchased for my SARB035). Fits like a charm and gets a TON of compliments. Cheers!
6:14 lol damn
The SNK361 is my favorite of these 3. It's also available with a blue dial. Jomashop was able to ship within 2 days to germany. Awesome!
can you tell lug width ? 18mm or 19 mm?
@@piho-thecat2119 18 :)
I stumbled upon SNKL45 at my local store.. Bought it right away.. Its such a beautiful watch for the price but is on a smaller side.
Absolutely love the SNKL45J1 I bought. Got it just a few weeks before you made this video. Didn't know it was difficult to find.
I have the SNKL23 and love it. Although the bracelet is junk, it is very light and comfortable and can be worn all day long no problem.
They're all fine watches which have something in common, which makes them look even better.
They all have the polished bezel and long broad lugs that start at 3, or 6 and go in basically a straight line to the lug tip (classic explorer design).
This makes a 36mm wearable on even an above average wrist.
If they dropped the see-thru back, and could knock a millimetre or more off the thickness, they'd have a real killer on their hands. Imho.
Can we expect an Edifice review based on your comments in this video?
Great watches, all. I bought the SNKL23 awhile back, and just got a mesh bracelet for it that arrived today. Also today, my SNKL45 came in. The 23 has a garbage bracelet for sure, and it is pretty ugly. The 45 bracelet is also rolled links, but it looks much better quality than the 23 and is very, very comfortable. Sizing it up only took a couple minutes, and I think I'll be keeping it on this bracelet for now, surprisingly. Eventually, the SNK361 will find its way into the collection.
Planned changes for both the 23 and 45 include sapphire crystals, and depending on how the movements behave, I may consider upgrading to the NH36 on both of them.
which one is more comfortable the 23 or 45?
@@unconscious7x539 Stock for stock I'd give it to the 45. I wear that one exponentially more than the 23, and it's even on the stock bracelet when the 23 got moved over to mesh already.
@Get em Boi I think for most it is hair nipping. I don't have that issue as I tend to wear bracelets above bone and tight enough they don't slip about. For me it's probably that I got the 23 and 45 at the same time and had basis for comparison.
I’d love to hear your recommendations on bracelets for these watches... and maybe a milled clasp?
I don't quite understand the hype around these. Don't get me wrong, the dial design is great, they are day-date and quite thin, but they also come with mineral glass, a sh*tty bracelet, no hacking or hand winding, only 30m WR which is IMHO not enough for an everyday watch and the size is, purely subjectively, a little bit wimpy.
You can buy a dressy Cadisen/Starking with a (superior) Japanese movement, a better bracelet and sapphire for about half the price if you can sacrifice the day-complication.
My picks: SNKM47 for black dial and SNKL41 for white dial.
Just got my SNKL45 yesterday. I was REALLY shocked at how small the case is. I have watched dozens of videos on this watch and knew it was on the smallish side but...sitting on my average size wrist it looks so tiny. Might try the brown strap on it just to see what that looks like. Despite it's size, I will probably still keep it since it's my first "5".
Wait! You didn't feature that Casio at the end!? Will this be the next one?!❤️
Coming soon!
@@BensWatchClub edifice efr s108. Cant wait for your review!
I own the SNK809, SNKL23, SNKL41 and just ordered the SNXS73, modded with sapphire. Aftermarket bracelets and straps on all of them ofc. Seiko 5's are addicting.
Which one of them should I get? I’m 17 yrs okd
About time you made another video, slacker lol j/k. Great as always!
Thanks for your time ⌚,I found a 80s model like these,for 9$ so happy 😁
What's the Casio at 7:42 , will you review it? it looks sick!
Looks like a Casio Edifice EFR-S108D-1AVUEF, part of their Slim Line which I've been tempted by many times but never bit the bullet so far.
My 7S movement is actually super accurate out of the box compare to my 4R , my 4R requires some open case adjustments , both holds +- 10 I’d say
I got my 361 on Poshmark for $55. I'm extremely happy with it. It was listed as used but I see no visible wear marks.
I literaly have a snk361 arriving today for my first big boy watch... omfg I'm like a kid waiting for the package
Please dont use foul language acronyms, you said you were a big "boy" now, so act like one.!
@@bernied9415 someone has mommy issues
Dear Ben, greetings from bolivia!!! Im a huge fan of your Channel. You inspired me to start my affordable watch collection. I'm looking for automatic movements. I've been offered 3 watches: Seiko 5 snxs77k, Seiko 5 snxs73k and Orient bambino. In your experience which one is the best of this three.
I own the SNK357 which is the brother of the 361. Also I own the SNKL23. Both are incredibly beautiful watches, with the 357 being a little sportier. But other than any other watch with a blue dial the 357's face is more on the midnight blue side which makes it understated while still having the sportiest face.
i have the SRPE57K1 which i believe deserves to be in this list
So handy for me also having 6 1/2" wrists!
Great video man, your production quality is amazing! A cool video idea might be reviewing an extremely ugly and massive watch like the Invicta Bolt Zeus. It would be fun to watch you give a serious review to that crazy looking watch.
Great comparison. I recently bought the SNK361 to replace my SNKL23. I just couldn't get on with the long thin lugs after a year of owning it and trying different straps etc. The SNK361 looks fantastic on a replacement Jubilee and is much more balanced in my opinion.
Are you dude whos been posting on on reddit?
can you tell lug width ? 18mm or 19 mm?
You should consider to put Seiko 5 SNXS79 in the list.. 😀
Affter watching this video, I bought the SNKL45K1. Thank you so much!
Love your review. I have snkl23k1, snxs77 and snxs79 , i prefer diver but after watching some reviews i bought seiko 5
I'm not a fan of the miniscule, recessed crown. If a manufacturer wants to indicate by burying the crown their watches are so accurate the crown is seldom needed, put it on the back as did Bulova with the Accutron 214. Otherwise, don't make it a chore to get to the crown. Accordingly, among the three, I prefer the one with the larger crown. Good video. Keep at it!
ngl I lol'd when you showed Aron 😂
The only problem I have with Seiko 5s (including my Seiko snkl45) is that they have hardlex crystal which scratches so easily it's ridiculous. I never realized how annoying it is having a slight mark on the dial. It puts you off completely.
This is why I prefer my pagani design submariner it features a NH35A, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel and a decent bracelet (for half the price!!!). It makes a seiko look overpriced.
Oh yeah it also has better quality control than seiko 😂
@@Name7.62 that's not what he said
A double dome sapphire crystal swap is easily done for less than £20 too. Throw it on a nice leather strap and they wear like a much more expensive piece.
I guess that's DIY ? If not , please send me your man's ( er, gender neutral 'man') details? Cheers.
@@jaysterling26 DIY I'm afraid. Grab an eBay/Amazon crystal press for £10 and then "Sapphire crystal Ymm diameter x Zmm thick" from China via eBay (Minging).
You can either measure the hardlex crystal to get the sizes or get a little help from a Seiko Mod forum on Facebook.
It will have been done before.
A good review, I enjoyed this one. Thanks
I just bought an SNKL23J1 (Japan Version) on Amazon at $140 USD.. for sure it went up in price since last year.
You should review the Casio at 7:42
My first automatic was the SNKL23, although I purchased the SARB017 Alpinist a few days before it this one arrived first.
I love the size, it suits my slim wrists, especially with elegant sloping lugs, I do love how recessed the crown is but I find in actual use it's so tiny and hard to turn that setting the time is a chore.
If I wore it more then this wouldn't be an issue as much, but since I don't I often have to give it the Seiko shuffle and struggle with the tiny crown, which compared to crowns like the excellent one on the Alpinist is almost painful to use.
The dial is nice and the day/date I love, and while the lume is decent the 12 o'clock lume pip is half obscured by the 12 o'clock marker.
Great value and would recommend the quality of the movement despite it not having manual wind, and the display back is a fun addition for someone's first mechanical watch.
Hi, Can you advise the difference between the SNXS79 and the SNKL23 please? which is better and why? I know i will have to change the wristband on the SNXS79 if i choose that one but anything else i should know? what is your preference between these two and why? Thanks for your help, look forward to your response.
I've got a Seiko SNKA23K1 Love it
My first mechanical watch was the snkl41. Had to have a white face and I love it
The Seiko 5s and the Orient Tri-Star are amazing "bang for your buck" watches.
Good review, however just picked up srpe61 grey with 4R35 for £175, so consider and keep searching, especially UK jewellers as that's where mine came from. Good work Ben.
A very thorough review. This Seiko 5 is my go to daily wear for work rather than my Rolex or Cartier.
I would add the SNXS79 to the list. The real issue for me is the lack of hand-winding. The lack of hacking I can probably deal with. But many times I found my SNK809 has run out of juice by the time I get up in the morning.
30 seconds of shaking gives it ~ runtime so you prolly have to shake it for 10 seconds before you go to bed. I never use the hand winding on any of my watches even if it is hand-windable.
I'd love the SNKL45 style in a bigger case. Maybe with at least a 4R movement for the manual winding.
That's slick mate! Gimme five!!! ✋🙏
Everyone should have a Seiko 5 w/7S26 in the collection for that classic budget automatic shake Seiko brought to the masses.
My overlooked favorite is the still-available SNKL29 “white tuxedo” with radial Roman numerals. Great daytime piece & something a little different from the catalog.
Hey Ben, I own a Seiko 5 Snxs79, which is really beautiful. What is your opinion about that specific model ?
You know what Ben? A famous alternative to Seiko 5 is Orient 3 stars/Tristar. Though yet, I never had seen a direct comparison video, 1v1 of the watches. Do please make one.
Hello - love your channel, I bought a Fossil watch, stumbled across your channel and packed it straight back up and returned it! I'm currently looking at entering the world of automatic watches and the SNKL45 absolutely has my attention! If you don't mind me asking - the link to Jomashop above is very reasonably priced with the US to UK conversion, do you happen to know if you get charged a lot for import fees for it coming into the UK though? Thank you. Chris.
Hi Chris, the good thing with Jomashop is that when you check out and choose delivery options, you can pre-pay customs and it will show you how much on that screen too. It's very handy and I've never had any issues when using that service. Cheers 👍
I've got what I believe is the SNLK43 or SNKL45, but with a blue dial. It's absurdly accurate. It's been over a week since I last adjusted the time, and it's still within a half minute of accuracy. Not sure if this is typical of this movement, or if I got a unicorn, but I'm more than satisfied. I recently bought a Seiko 5 from India, because I really liked the look. Pretty sure it's a refurbished "frankenwatch" where they combine dials, hands, etc to make something that Seiko never actually offered. Sadly, it loses about 2 minutes a day. Very disappointing, because it's a lovely watch with a green dial and yellow hands that has a bit of a "field watch" vibe, even though it's not a true field watch. Unfortuately, it also has no lume. Still, maybe some day I'll buy a new movement and see if I can't turn it into an accurate timepiece.
Hi Ben your videos on affordable watches! Can you please please please do review for the Seiko SNXB43J5 with the jubilee bracelet for me. To me this watch is underrated, but it does looks so similar to rolex especially with the jubilee bracelet. It in between Seiko SNXS79 & Rolex. Please do the review! Thank you so much!
Do you think these watches would fit on a 14cm/5.5" wrist or should I pry for something closer to 35mm? Thanks for the informative video!
Hi, I’ve just bought the Snkl45, and I love it. However the bracelet is pretty poor as mentioned. Can you recommend any bracelets/manufacturers that are an upgrade that will match the stainless perfectly? Cheers for the help
Im gonna change on my snkl45k1 the red second hand with a silver.
I wish you'd review a JBW watch. Those things are such garbage that your reactions would be priceless.
these are so nice, really like it .
Good video Ben
I love the silver version of l23.
GO BEN GO! Just got the Seiko SRPC91 and SARB017!!!
The SNXS79 deserves to be in this video. Not just a mere mention. Just saying. Still a great video.
Nice review and all these lookalike Seiko models are making me crazy bc after watching a new video, you find another one with h a different model number . In fact I’m looking for SNXS79 and on eBay I’ve found the watch looking slightly different and winder if Seiko uses the same model number for different models? Or are they fake bc after asking them why the watch I’m looking for looks different and they actually blocked me for just asking if to make sure the number and the photos matched. Maybe they are selling fakes bc most sellers would respond and want to sell their items.
Also, can you put the model numbers again bc you said it at the beginning but it was not in your tittle.
Thanks
You kind of jump around and o would keep the watches in order. Meaning I wrote down the models by the order and the you cut to the 2 end models. Just saying bc I keep rewinding and trying to keep it straight.
Since these 3 watches look so much alike, I would suggest putting up the model number to keep track of which one your talking about. Plus, you talk super fast.
hey Ben, can you get your hands on seiko snkm 55?
Man wtf happened to the SGF-204 and 206? They were at 135$ 2 years ago on Amazon and now they’re at least 200
I can forgive the bracelet but the lack of hand winding makes these a no go. A non starter when I rotate my watches. I'm just not prepared to stand there giving my watch a hand shandy for a couple of minutes before it's ready to use.