6 Affordable Seiko 5 Watches That Look More Expensive Than They Really Are

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  • @ChronometerCheck
    @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому +19

    Still new to making this style of video, but wanted to break out of my comfort zone and try something new! Hope it was helpful.

    • @carlogalopo2605
      @carlogalopo2605 5 років тому +3

      Yeah, it was helpful. Except there was more of your face and less watches.

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому +2

      @@carlogalopo2605 Gotcha! I'll try to include more images, etc, in the future, though I'm a bit worried about copyright and fair use policies as it seems UA-cam has been strict about that kind of stuff lately.

    • @thebarak
      @thebarak 5 років тому

      @@carlogalopo2605 I was going to say the same thing. Lotta face, little watch.

    • @TheBostonranger1
      @TheBostonranger1 5 років тому

      I love my Seiko SNKL41, it's a great watch , I'll never get rid of it. Thank you for the video it was really good. Keep up the great work.

    • @MrJedmon1
      @MrJedmon1 4 роки тому

      thanks for the list. Info on the replacement strap that you mentioned from aliexpress?

  • @dennisbejasa6392
    @dennisbejasa6392 2 роки тому +21

    The SNXS79 is simply beautiful. I got mine at $74 two months ago. Great review, keep it up!

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  2 роки тому

      Thank you - seriously great watch

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  2 роки тому

      @@m.o.5291 Lol, it does have that H/UFO kind of shape, and the caseback juts out, so it stands tall on the wrist. I also don't love that it's all polished - a bit of brushing would really set it off, like is the case on the SNKL series. But still an awesome watch

    • @hosefspiel3514
      @hosefspiel3514 2 роки тому +1

      Where did u buy the watch ? Would be great to know

    • @financshu
      @financshu Рік тому

      Hi where did you buy the watch from

  • @alexsocop
    @alexsocop 5 років тому +36

    It's a happy coincidence: I own three of the six watches reviewed in this video.

  • @saralowe_arts
    @saralowe_arts 3 роки тому +4

    I have several Seikos, I love them, the face dials are gorgeous. Hands down can’t complain. They look incredibly expensive.

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  3 роки тому

      Absolutely right, Seiko knows how to do dials, no matter the price point.

  • @TheBostonranger1
    @TheBostonranger1 5 років тому +5

    I just bought the Seiko SNKL41 today will be receiving it in Saturday, it's a very Beautiful watch. Thank you for the video keep up the good work.

  • @Petertronic
    @Petertronic 2 місяці тому

    The SNX111 also had black and deep blue dials. My first automatic watch was the deep blue one, love it.

  • @tomkhong9828
    @tomkhong9828 5 років тому +7

    SNXS79 is gorgeous , the dial is just amazing

  • @dimasakbar7668
    @dimasakbar7668 Рік тому

    On new year i just bought my 1st mechanical watch. As you said SNKL23 and its silver counterparts are very expensive compared to original when buying new.
    I manage to snag a used SNK355 for a little less than USD50, and immediately replace its thrash bracelet with strap.
    So yeah i am starting my journey.

  • @kahaniguruhindi
    @kahaniguruhindi 4 роки тому +3

    The sad part is these seiko 5 models are now hard to get at a cheaper rate. Meanwhile some online sites or sellers are also thugging people with a fake or already used ones.

  • @dsi76
    @dsi76 5 років тому +19

    Good work. I also suggest the SNXS77, the blue sunburst dialed version of the SNXS79. You can pick any of the watches you listed and change the dial colour and you’ll have an equally classy watch.

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому +3

      Very true, the SNXS77 looks amazing. Seiko really nails blue sunburst even at this price point. Many companies don't. But that's Seiko in a nutshell for you

    • @ardnahcnaluw4923
      @ardnahcnaluw4923 2 роки тому

      What do you prefer, snxs79 or snkl41? For woman

    • @COZY__BOY
      @COZY__BOY 2 роки тому

      @@ardnahcnaluw4923 cant go wrong with both. snkl41 does look a tad sleeker for women

  • @nickgreek3055
    @nickgreek3055 3 роки тому +1

    Any idea where can I get a strap like the one shown at 2:57;

  • @ChefTom777
    @ChefTom777 4 роки тому

    Just oredered today the seiko snxs79 for just 88usd & i am sooo excited to have it..

  • @edjo3430
    @edjo3430 2 роки тому

    Story time: I grew up in Urmia Iran. This is 1985. We went to the salt lake of Urmia. Salinity is insane. Both grandpa's were in the water. One used to wear a generic watch, the other one a Seiko 5 from the 70s. I was only 8 years old. He had it on while in the water. As he floated over salty water I noticed he had his watch, seiko 5 still on. I said grandpa, why did my other grandpa took off his watch and you still have yours on in this water? He said " cause it's not a sissy watch like his" . I want that watch. It was 36mm bezel.

  • @Edements
    @Edements 4 роки тому +2

    what mm size did you get for the bracelet for the SNSX79? its hard to find 19 mm bracelet

  • @stephonjames1038
    @stephonjames1038 4 роки тому +2

    Love my Seiko 5 snlk41j1 so much!

  • @salvadorterrazas2153
    @salvadorterrazas2153 5 років тому +6

    Great video / topic and keep up the great content!🙏🏼 love my Seiko 5

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому +1

      Much appreciated! Could talk about Seiko all day. Which do you have?

    • @salvadorterrazas2153
      @salvadorterrazas2153 5 років тому +1

      ChronometerCheck would love to see more Seiko videos brother, I’m a big Seiko fan, I own the SKX009, Presage Cocktail and the SARB033 is arriving tomorrow & I have the SNK361, Seiko Urchin, SNK603 and thinking of getting the last one you mentioned on the video with the white dial, looks gorgeous

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому

      @@salvadorterrazas2153 Hahaha funny you mention that. I also have a 009, Cocktail Time, and a SNK355 which is the silver version of your 361. And I've owned a 033 before, sold it to fund my Steinhart Ocean 39 which I very much regret. SARB all the way. You're gonna love it.

  • @anhoang4653
    @anhoang4653 5 років тому +9

    Hey can you post a link for that bracelet for AliExpress?

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  4 роки тому

      Here you go: www.aliexpress.com/item/32889793535.html
      Make sure to get 19/20mm and use the stock endlinks of the SNXS79.

  • @braddeicide
    @braddeicide 4 роки тому +5

    Crown at 4 o'clock is supposed to be Seiko 5 core design principle.

  • @Cruizerism
    @Cruizerism 4 роки тому +1

    Can you tell us what the aftermarket bracelet on the SNXS79K is called? I would prefer this bracelet over the original one.

  • @artieshell9205
    @artieshell9205 7 місяців тому

    Do you have links to the after market bracelets?

  • @TIMETECH07
    @TIMETECH07 3 роки тому

    Just bought the SNKD99K1 4 Days ago and it looks like the SNKL45 but with a Blue dial and silver second hands. I really love my first mechanical watch

  • @AnimalzyNL
    @AnimalzyNL 2 роки тому

    Recently picked up a SNKD99K1 and I absolutely love it. Ordered it online and didn't really know what to expect from it, but I was really impressed for the price. It feels robust and the blue dial looks great. I don't mind the bracelet too much, although it isn't the best quality.

  • @herald1953
    @herald1953 5 років тому +2

    if you want the Sinn style case design, go with SNKK87, or SNKK93 for black dial

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому +1

      They look cool! Looks like it would serve as a great modding base

    • @herald1953
      @herald1953 5 років тому +1

      @@ChronometerCheck indeed, the only downside i have is the bracelet that comes with it known for the worst one available amongst any seiko 5

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому

      @@herald1953 That's pretty hilarious and is a pretty difficult feat as most of the Seiko 5 bracelets are pretty bad. So to be the worst of the worst... WOW!

  • @TheChadWork2001
    @TheChadWork2001 4 роки тому +2

    The new Seiko 5s with the better 4S36 movement are out and are better purchases. That SNX111 with the silver white dial is good looking

  • @tjjavier
    @tjjavier 4 роки тому +1

    Man you deserve waaaay more subscribers. Awesome content, great presentation, quality video capture. Subscribed!!! 👍😁

  • @kingboyous
    @kingboyous 4 роки тому +4

    The bracelet he threw it on is by a brand called Romaly & is available on AliExpress. I've one coming in the mail. I'm worried it'll look stupid owing to its thickness - the SNXS79K has really thin lugs - and I hate how little the bracelet tapers.
    The stock bracelet is decent, but I wish it had polished center links.
    I have mine on an 11-dollar jubilee, and it looks bitching (19 to 16mm taper), but the color of the steel doesn't match well & the bracelet is thicker than the lugs. Bla!

  • @jacobnordlund8339
    @jacobnordlund8339 3 роки тому

    I got the Seiko SNXZ16, and it's absolutely stunning!

  • @Fotograf110
    @Fotograf110 4 роки тому +1

    The SeIko SNXS79 is good looking watch and gets better with Rolamy strap. I personally feel it would have looked awesome if the the dial was sunburst black instead of grey.

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  4 роки тому +1

      Sunburst black would be cool. I believe the SNKl45 has a sunburst black dial.

  • @victorcunha2013
    @victorcunha2013 3 роки тому

    Hello, do you still have the link for the SNXS79 bracelet?
    Regards from Brazil!

  • @kokolexx
    @kokolexx Рік тому

    kinda sad that you include the SNKL45 and 41 but didnt include the SNKL43. i'm going to buy my first seiko 5 and still undecided between 45 and 43. Love the red second hand on 45 but the blue dial on 43 :(

  • @nw7053
    @nw7053 5 років тому +1

    Great video. I'm torn between SNXS77 and SNZG11 for my daily watch. SNXS have great blue sunburst effect while SNZG is bigger and maybe more suitable for my 17 cm wrist. Which one that you prefer? Thanks.

    • @inoegraha9193
      @inoegraha9193 5 років тому

      Snxs77 much better look for your daily.

    • @rolandomillanas9636
      @rolandomillanas9636 4 роки тому

      @@inoegraha9193 how much

    • @ChefTom777
      @ChefTom777 4 роки тому +1

      For me i think the snxs is the best looking seiko 5.. it looks like a rolex that you can wear daily..

    • @biasaigon7155
      @biasaigon7155 3 роки тому

      17cm is small for snzg11 42mm

  • @unarmdbutstillhere4974
    @unarmdbutstillhere4974 4 роки тому

    I'd personally put in a vote for the SNK607 as well... Picked one up for $100 AUD. Looks great. Only con to it, is you need a notched band if you want to change from stock steel.

  • @Unknown-ww2qd
    @Unknown-ww2qd 4 роки тому

    i love your video you deserve a like, loved the video it helped me know which seiko watch to buy and about my seiko watch

  • @shoaibimran2561
    @shoaibimran2561 Рік тому

    What your thoughts on Ingersoll watches

  • @thiagoflima420
    @thiagoflima420 4 роки тому +1

    I really like the SNKL41 modle but I really don't want a automatic watch I think quartz is much better. Is there any SNKL41 kinda model which is quartz?

  • @biscuitsalive
    @biscuitsalive 5 років тому

    Have you got a link to the replacement bracelet for the snkl15 that you showed here?

  • @davidsonviray1403
    @davidsonviray1403 4 роки тому

    I think the best is the snk789 the white,blue and black dials what do you think?

  • @thariqansar8739
    @thariqansar8739 4 роки тому

    Hi. I couldn't get the SNXS79K in India. Can u recommend where I can buy the model?

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  4 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately, this is a very popular model and goes in and out of stock frequently. Keep your eyes on your favorite retailers like Amazon, etc, and hope one comes in stock soon.

    • @thariqansar8739
      @thariqansar8739 4 роки тому

      @@ChronometerCheck Thanks so much!

  • @davidsonviray1403
    @davidsonviray1403 5 років тому

    May i know how many mm is the bracelet you bought sir? Because i saw a jubillee seiko bracelet that is 20mm can i put it on the SNXS? Or not?

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому

      The bracelet is 19mm. You might be able to put a 20mm jubilee using this bracelet's 19mm endlinks

    • @davidsonviray1403
      @davidsonviray1403 5 років тому

      Chronometer Check oh is that possible? Can i tell that to a jeweler because i’m not really good at changing of straps

  • @loucable72
    @loucable72 3 роки тому +1

    Show more of the watch

  • @mariojr377
    @mariojr377 3 роки тому

    Very good vídeo. Best regards from Brazil, Mário.

  • @michaelfriedman6882
    @michaelfriedman6882 5 років тому

    looking to purchase a SNXS79 soon, and ideally would upgrade the bracelet as you mentioned you did. Which vendor did you purchase your bracelet from on ali express?

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому

      Here ya go, granted it was $15 when I bought it and now it's almost double. I'm not quite sure it's worth $30, but that's your call:
      m.aliexpress.com/item/32889793535.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32889793535&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=6673amp-lduSTlepWjuZuwiVxgDbHQ1565222133739

  • @SsingAhh
    @SsingAhh 4 роки тому +1

    Hey man. Great content! I have hard time finding the similar bracelet you upgraded to on snxs on aliexpress? Could you send me a link to that one or a similar one? and how you were able to fit the end link so well? Thanks so much.

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  4 роки тому

      I actually used the stock end links that came with the SNXS79 and fitted it with the AliE bracelet.
      Make sure to pick either 19mm or 20mm, either will fit. www.aliexpress.com/item/32889793535.html
      Hope that helps!

    • @SsingAhh
      @SsingAhh 4 роки тому

      @@ChronometerCheck
      Totally. Thanks so much man!

  • @derp2496
    @derp2496 5 років тому

    How big is your wrist and can you link me to the bracelet you bought off aliexpress for the SNSX79

  • @MuhammadHamza-mc2xh
    @MuhammadHamza-mc2xh 2 роки тому

    Given the increase in prices for select Seiko 5s (that are no longer being manufactured), is it worth paying over over 100 USD? Given when there was a time, a few years ago, when it was worth closer to 50 USD?

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  2 роки тому

      Close to $100, yes. Close to $200, no. Get an Orient or the new Seiko 5 Sports instead

  • @jimmylaw2136
    @jimmylaw2136 4 роки тому +1

    yes pls do part 2!

  • @zamSEG
    @zamSEG 5 років тому +4

    hello sir, any chances sharing the links to that great bracelet. thank you very much. cheers. :)

  • @gerdymanos9571
    @gerdymanos9571 5 років тому +1

    Great Video

  • @flanners41
    @flanners41 2 роки тому

    Have 3 of the 5 purchased in the last month...harder to get for sure...turned my back on overpriced and unavailable Swiss unobtanium...I am getting more wear time and more pleasure from these 5's than almost anything else...such value and beautiful watches

  • @edjo3430
    @edjo3430 2 роки тому

    36mm? I need a 36mm seiko 5. Any guidance? I might have missed it on your presentation.

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  2 роки тому

      That is rare these days; 37mm, if you don't mind, are much easier to find. 36mm you will need to find much older, vintage Seiko 5 models.

  • @technogiri318
    @technogiri318 2 роки тому

    What is the difference between SNXS79K and SNXS79 🤷‍♂️ ??????

  • @graykudchad4517
    @graykudchad4517 3 роки тому

    How much the market price of seiko 5 superior automatic 23 jewels 7S36 0900 [A4]/9D1643

  • @calosles
    @calosles 3 роки тому

    SNXS75, perfection.

  • @appendix-q6k
    @appendix-q6k 4 роки тому +2

    I own a 20 year old SNKL15 in sky blue. Just keep ticking.

  • @islandterror5198
    @islandterror5198 5 років тому +4

    Nice work Anthony 👍 Looking good Buddy ! What no baby orange 5 Monster ? 😭 JK

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому

      Hey, thanks man! I dig the baby monster but does it look expensive? I'm not sure. :)

  • @lawrencevincent1
    @lawrencevincent1 2 роки тому

    The Seiko 5 attributes to the classic Actus Seiko which was near King of the Seiko watches in its day sadly there are other amazing Seikos that rival it.

  • @garywillacey9979
    @garywillacey9979 3 роки тому +1

    The Orient Tristar line are incredibly similar, just as well made with the same reliability as the Seiko's but costs a lot less. Some will say Orient are part of Seiko. Yes both are under the same company but are independent of one another. I now prefer many of the Orient watches over Seiko, especially over the Seiko 5 range.

    • @luckylucson
      @luckylucson 2 роки тому

      I slept on Orient for quite some time but they have a lot of compelling pieces right now! (Defender, Sun & Moon, Kamasu, etc)

  • @kb8102
    @kb8102 5 років тому

    Can you make a recommendation for a 100m water resistant seiko 5, or any below 150$ with automatic 100m water resistance ?

  • @briansquibb999
    @briansquibb999 4 роки тому

    Wish there were more watches available WITHOUT the day/date.

    • @RogerYng
      @RogerYng 4 роки тому +1

      The Seiko 5 ALWAYS has the day/date. It’s one of the five things that make it a Seiko 5.

  • @Ratselmeister
    @Ratselmeister 3 роки тому

    How much does a seico 5?

  • @n00dyl69
    @n00dyl69 5 років тому +3

    my snkl41 runs +3 sec. per day

  • @nayanmipun6784
    @nayanmipun6784 2 роки тому

    Without am pm watches are of not much use, watches are needed in indoors night forest polar regions under ground under water, without am pm you can't know the further meaning of the times in which part of the 24 hours it time is

  • @davidbreckler5327
    @davidbreckler5327 5 років тому +3

    fix your lip sync...hard twitch...

  • @lamebubblesflysohigh
    @lamebubblesflysohigh 3 роки тому

    Who or what is that "hodinky" you mentioned several times

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  3 роки тому

      Ah, apologies, I was referring to Hodinkee, specifically their article here: www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-seventy-five-dollar-watch-that-looks-like-a-million-bucks

  • @hassnainawais7879
    @hassnainawais7879 4 роки тому

    Price

  • @kaisermoses8616
    @kaisermoses8616 4 роки тому +1

    Me watching this wearing a Casio f-91w 👁👄👁

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  4 роки тому +3

      $10, incredibly lightweight, and lasts basically forever? Beast of a watch

  • @gtimothyw
    @gtimothyw 5 років тому

    What do you think, should I get snkl23 or snkl45? I really confuse

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  5 років тому

      snkl23 is the nicest imo but last I checked it was the most expensive

  • @grimmer2005
    @grimmer2005 4 роки тому

    Seiko SNX111 is only 33mm....

  • @alielmouden1757
    @alielmouden1757 3 роки тому

    I have one Seiko 5

  • @joeglowacki1535
    @joeglowacki1535 4 роки тому

    Seiko 5 Actus

  • @believe-in-righteousness
    @believe-in-righteousness 4 роки тому +5

    No disrespect but You need to show your face less and show the watches more. I sat here to view watches not your face

  • @ivanigorpollick6690
    @ivanigorpollick6690 4 роки тому +1

    Show more of watch,and less of you-you can still talk

  • @leafygreens7318
    @leafygreens7318 Місяць тому

    Nice watches and own one of them but my only criticism is too much of your face and not enough of the watch faces.
    Thx

  • @surfside75
    @surfside75 5 років тому

    Seiko5 anniversary skn357 blue😍 -i also picked up the classic looking snxl72 gold and a Seiko fifty fathoms snzh53 blue✔️🍻

  • @Estoico68
    @Estoico68 2 роки тому

    Check SNXF05K1

  • @glenvillanueva6950
    @glenvillanueva6950 2 роки тому

    Opinions are not facts...

  • @SaidBouchtati-hl3oy
    @SaidBouchtati-hl3oy 9 місяців тому

    cette fabtication japonaise seiko 5 a donner une grande redultat de service que rolex de lux tu paye trop d argent pour la.marque seulement le symbole commercial

  • @lubnakamil2762
    @lubnakamil2762 4 роки тому

    me have same watch 17j day date made by japan

  • @leoberg2390
    @leoberg2390 4 роки тому

    Your glasses look weird

    • @truthseeker8483
      @truthseeker8483 3 роки тому

      You have a weird name...😀

    • @leoberg2390
      @leoberg2390 3 роки тому

      @@truthseeker8483 it's just for UA-cam, not my real name of course 😂

    • @1958Cadillac-v2g
      @1958Cadillac-v2g 2 роки тому

      @@leoberg2390 your real name must be IAM RUDE...

  • @robertomaas2600
    @robertomaas2600 4 роки тому

    Show the Watches......not Your face....

  • @sjuvanet
    @sjuvanet 2 роки тому

    Bruh "looks more expensive than they are" pisses me off. Hate wannabes and flexers FR

  • @deboraalesiavieira3222
    @deboraalesiavieira3222 3 роки тому

    Bla bla bla bla