I have 7 Seikos including a Blue Moon Cocktail Time, a limited edition Presage SARX073 and my precious the Ginza Alpinist SPB259 and I am looking maybe for one of the King Seikos. A well made watch with three days of power reserve and sapphire crystal is never bad. I have decided to move away from them 4r movements. I'm willing to pay a bit extra for the 6r movements and longer power reserves.
Presage Cocktail Time range is right up there with Seiko's best. The Blue Moon and the Midnight Mockingbird with the power reserve display come to mind.
My first automatic was the snxs79, gifted by my wife, and my wedding watch was a seiko quartz chronograph :D Had the land tortoise for a while as well.
Excellent discussion and insight. I am a bit surprised that there’s not much love for the Presage, which IMO is an amazing line. But I get it. They often run a bit big and people have their own biases re the 6R35 movements. Nonetheless, it’s hard to go wrong with a Cocktail Time, for example, at the price.
Poor lad looks like he’s at school with his parents waiting to see the head master. Good video tho guys thank you the seiko in the thumbnail is gorgeous
This is a "feast of recognition" as the Dutch would phrase it. I started out with an SNZG11 big mil, and then ripped through an SKX007, 009, SARB033, 035, 019 Alpinist, Blue glacier Alpinist, Baby Tuna (2 times), SDGM001 Brightz, SBP153 Uemura, White Stargate (2 times), and Mini Turtle that are no longer with me. Even had a 1971 Lord Matic at some point. At the moment I have limited 1959 Alpinist and King Seiko with the 6L movement, 3 Grand Seiko's (quartz, SD and hand winding), an enamel limited Presage, and the SPB317. It all started with a quartz chrono with integrated bracelet, in titanium, in 2007. Still have that thing too. But kudos for the Sportura. That is such a weird and wonderful watch.
Thanks for sharing your Seikos and your Seiko journey. I have managed to pick up 3 Seikos in the last 5 years, including 2 variants of the cult favorite Alpinist, and a King Turtle. What I find is the variety of styles and dial designs make it quite hard not to own a dozen Seikos, but I'm trying not to get too focused on one brand in my collection.
Too bad Zach did not like the SARX071 as it is a very nice and sporty Presage. I love my black version SARX073, it is a keeper, the dial and indices are fantastic.
Yes, seiko is changing and usually for the worst, but I’ll always be a fan. When I think of seiko I think of tool watches you wear during anything and pick up scratches and bumps, but keep on going. Some of the higher end ones appeal to me but most of the time just give me an aluminum bezel and 4R movements that just keep going and can be fixed by any watchmaker.
If Tudor can put punny 2824 movement which is Direct competitor to 6R in their 4300€ Watch I dont see a problem with Seiko. Don’t let me start on Longines,Rado or Tag plastic powermatic variation or Panerai 20k watch with 2892. Seiko 6L movement which is better than any ETA calibar will be in new Marinemaster 200 and 62 spb model.
I :loved: Seiko but they continually make greedy decisions with reissues etc. and just make me look elsewhere. It was great fun for a long time, but for me that time is over.
Would love a rerun of the W&W Seiko 5! Beautiful design
Own a Giugiaro and a recently serviced 9T82 Sportura just like yours. I like “strange” Seikos too. 😁
Good choice!
My first automatic watch is actually the Seiko 5 Worn & Wound limited edition. Absolutely adore it.
That's awesome to hear!
Started my collection with an SKX 007,I have a couple of Seiko they just really speak to me.big fan of the dive style aesthetic as well.
We are too!
I love the way you guys are fans of Seiko . Keep the videos coming you guys are great.
I have 7 Seikos including a Blue Moon Cocktail Time, a limited edition Presage SARX073 and my precious the Ginza Alpinist SPB259 and I am looking maybe for one of the King Seikos. A well made watch with three days of power reserve and sapphire crystal is never bad. I have decided to move away from them 4r movements. I'm willing to pay a bit extra for the 6r movements and longer power reserves.
I have numerous premium Swiss auto's and I love my Seikos and Citizens the most
I absolutely adore their vintage quartz watches. They seem to deeply resonate with me.
That it. Im getting back into Seiko 😅🤝🏻
Do it!!
Presage Cocktail Time range is right up there with Seiko's best. The Blue Moon and the Midnight Mockingbird with the power reserve display come to mind.
My first automatic was the snxs79, gifted by my wife, and my wedding watch was a seiko quartz chronograph :D Had the land tortoise for a while as well.
Wonderful!
Seikohead for life. Great episode.
Thanks!
These guys are the best!
No YOU are!
Excellent discussion and insight. I am a bit surprised that there’s not much love for the Presage, which IMO is an amazing line. But I get it. They often run a bit big and people have their own biases re the 6R35 movements. Nonetheless, it’s hard to go wrong with a Cocktail Time, for example, at the price.
Poor lad looks like he’s at school with his parents waiting to see the head master. Good video tho guys thank you the seiko in the thumbnail is gorgeous
😂
Man. I like that Ripley watch. Oboy.
The best!
My first 'proper' watch on my 21st was a Seiko Kinetic 5M43
Nice!
This is a "feast of recognition" as the Dutch would phrase it. I started out with an SNZG11 big mil, and then ripped through an SKX007, 009, SARB033, 035, 019 Alpinist, Blue glacier Alpinist, Baby Tuna (2 times), SDGM001 Brightz, SBP153 Uemura, White Stargate (2 times), and Mini Turtle that are no longer with me. Even had a 1971 Lord Matic at some point.
At the moment I have limited 1959 Alpinist and King Seiko with the 6L movement, 3 Grand Seiko's (quartz, SD and hand winding), an enamel limited Presage, and the SPB317. It all started with a quartz chrono with integrated bracelet, in titanium, in 2007. Still have that thing too.
But kudos for the Sportura. That is such a weird and wonderful watch.
Thanks! And quite the collection there!
Love these segments please continue to do them
Will do!
Thanks for sharing your Seikos and your Seiko journey. I have managed to pick up 3 Seikos in the last 5 years, including 2 variants of the cult favorite Alpinist, and a King Turtle. What I find is the variety of styles and dial designs make it quite hard not to own a dozen Seikos, but I'm trying not to get too focused on one brand in my collection.
Great to hear!
Love the older Seiko 5 line with the 5 on the dial . So many different options
Too bad Zach did not like the SARX071 as it is a very nice and sporty Presage. I love my black version SARX073, it is a keeper, the dial and indices are fantastic.
Wow! The first 2 watches looks amazing
Yes, seiko is changing and usually for the worst, but I’ll always be a fan. When I think of seiko I think of tool watches you wear during anything and pick up scratches and bumps, but keep on going.
Some of the higher end ones appeal to me but most of the time just give me an aluminum bezel and 4R movements that just keep going and can be fixed by any watchmaker.
Seiko is GOATED
I have 4 Seikos in my collection, including a 1968 Lordmatic.
Seiko is one of the best and easiest brands to make a 1 brand watch collection around.
The SLAs SLAY me!
6R35 caliber on a 2000€ watch is the ultimate disaster and the reason why I abandoned Seiko after more than 10 years of fanboysm...
As with all things…buyer beware
At some point in time, the submariner and the explorer shared the same movement. They had quite a price disparity too
And yet my 6R35 has been flawless. +2
If Tudor can put punny 2824 movement which is Direct competitor to 6R in their 4300€ Watch I dont see a problem with Seiko. Don’t let me start on Longines,Rado or Tag plastic powermatic variation or Panerai 20k watch with 2892.
Seiko 6L movement which is better than any ETA calibar will be in new Marinemaster 200 and 62 spb model.
@@speedwolf5212My Steelmaster works COSC perfectly with -2 per day for almost three years.
Calling 8/10 Seiko's "a crazy number" Those are rookie numbers.
I :loved: Seiko but they continually make greedy decisions with reissues etc. and just make me look elsewhere. It was great fun for a long time, but for me that time is over.
Title should be "Why We Love SEIKO despite getting no sapphire and Ar at > $300 "