I recently bought two. One will soon end up in a mod I had planned. But I really started to like it as is. The dial is one of the most beautiful dials I have ever seen. One must give credit to the big crown where credit is due: Rolex did a pretty nice homage to the SNXS79.
I'm thinking about buying another one as well. I bought SNSX79 and SNK361 and found I like case from SNK more. End up with SNK case with SNSX79 dial and since I was taking all things apart I upgraded movement to NH36a and crystal to sapphire with anti reflex coating as well.
@@Tom_Kowalczuk nice! can you upgrade the movement without replacement the crown? Do you need to buy something else apart from the new movement itself?
I've had my SNXS79 for 4 years now. The graphite grey sunburst dial is the star of the show. The cheap folded metal hair puller of a bracelet isn't the best so I added a Strapcode Jubilee Bracelet. I totally love this watch.
Seiko and all their artistry..... I felt like the rolexes were the bankers watch..... And the Seiko is the artist watch...... I am so in love with Seiko and their designs and their watches
What's up, the best review I could find is this one, the description, the images, the macros, the atmosphere, even the music, as an enthusiast I wanted to be convinced of purchasing this affordable piece, and thanks to you I have made the decision to do so. Obviously to wear it on the wrist and for the pleasure of having it in the collection, since they will soon be extinct, because they have been discontinued. I recognize your work, thank you and greetings.
I love the way you present the watch and those are all possitive ways of admiring a watch. I just got my SNXS79K a week ago and changed the bracelet brushed with polished finish. It levels up the looks and now it looks a lot gorgeous and expensive watch.
Seiko 5 are the best!!!! they are absolutely the best!!! I have owned two rolexes and one of them when I was sailing the band popped open and it almost slipped through my wrist into the Great big ocean..... There was just something awkward about the way the rolexes laid on my wrist...... Then I discovered the Seiko 5.... Everything about it was perfect everything I could read the date without the Cyclops I everything about the lume was incredible incredible lume..... The watch band is amazing I know some people will say oh it feels cheap .... But to be quite honest I like the way the bracelet hugs my wrist and lays on my wrist more aerodynamically...... I love my Seiko 5 and I cannot get over the fact that it is only a tiny tiny fraction of a Rolex..... I ended up giving the Rolex watches away because the jeweler that I bought it from would only give me a fraction of the price on a trade up..... So it gave me more pleasure to give them as gifts..... Now I can spend all that money on Seiko watches and collect all of them..... There is no limit for the joy that a Seiko 5 and Seiko watches give me...... I take this one to sleep with me at night so I can check the time if I need to......
The Seiko 5 SNK789 was my first foray into serious watch collecting. Prior to that, I had Citizen, Invicta, Casio, and Timex quartz watches. But it wasn't until my late father gave me his old SNK789 that I started to truly appreciate mechanical and automatic watches. I still love quartz watches for their accuracy and relatively cheap maintenance costs, though.
Another neat project to come up with something neat, along the same lines: Buy two Seiko 5s. A SNKL45K1 and a SNK393K1... both nice enough in their own respect. But, swap the bands and see, you end up with two very good looking budget watches. Thanks as always, your videos are great... and cheers from Japan.
An awesome watch, but its next to impossible to get for 100$ in Europe. I got mine for about 220$ and still is a great watch for the money. Simple and elegant, the dial is simply beautiful. Slap it on a good strap and its an absolute banger looking way more classy than the price suggests.
Great video, thanks. I have an SNXS79, love it, been wearing it on a leather strap over the winter, watching this, think I’ll go and swap it back on the bracelet now for the summer. Tempted to try and find a white dial version too. Take care.
@@BraveBeaters They can be replaced one to one, hands fit 100% the same. One difference might be with plastic movement holder but that depends of the case.
Excellent video my friend. I am not into recessed crowns, (not even at 4) but yes, for 100 bucks is excellent. As others have said, I rather invest a little more in a San Martin homage.
I was given my fathers Seiko when I was in high school. It was my favorite thing I ever owned! That was back when they were ALL made in Japan. I dont know if they were much better or not.
it's just a different feeling. not a real deal world tangible difference imo. I've compared all my models out the box, Japan and otherwise. cant spot a lick of difference, seiko seems to run a tight ship with quality control and high standards even in their satellite factories. but gives me a choice between a regular model and a k model, I'll always pick the original. some retailers don't even make the distinction.
What a great watch! It is so good that is really hard to find actually. For sure best value for it's price range. I have been looking for one, but since it was a hard time to get for a reasonable price, I went for the SNKK71K1
Seems like a lot of channels are doing the same video about this watch. The comparison with the rolex. Even watch finder did it. Seemed ignored up until recently.
Fabulous video all around. Brilliant line within one of the best brands. A very overlooked iteration, that with its crown at the 3 position, there is another Seiko 5 reference that even more so reflects the look of a Date Just.
I am like 99% sure that if the 5 series watches did not have the 5 emblem they would be selling like hot cakes. The new version is a bit better, but I would still prefer to have nothing below the Seiko branding
But the problem is that I don't like autos.. i tried them both, the quartz have a benifit they are slim, accurate and maintenance free.. its like buy and forget , about time keeping. Always ready to be worn without being concerned about accuracy.
Here's another $100 that cannot be purchased for less than $200++ thanks to the hype created by these videos. Thank you for this review, which also features some lovely shots. However people thanks to all these lovely shots and mellow music, soon forget that comes with that awful 7s26 (yes, in 2022, it is a dreadful movement) a crappy bracelet (in 19mm on top of that) and basically 0 water resistance. You are paying $100 for that lovely dial, which funny enough, is also the average cost to buy a new genuine Seiko dial... Also 36mmx13mm makes this watch too tall for its width. Ps. I am not trying to ruins anyone's day, I am just being honest with myself and with this comment Cheers
I could forgive the ridiculous 13mm if it had some real world water wr as it should being a sport watch. Should easily have 100m. Your comment is spot on.
A watch is to tell the time and its nice to see automatic (mecanical) watchrs still about also with Seiko you get a decent watch ehich just as capable as Rolex ect
Bit late to comment but just unboxed my SNXS79J (Japan manufactured) re strapped with a oyster bracelet to address the strap quality. It’s just a beautiful watch and that 7s26 movement is more accurate and reliable than the seiko 5 SRPD51 I bought about 2 years ago. It left such a bad taste in my mouth as my first Seiko because the movement in it was a disgrace losing minutes per day. Sometime over night up to ten minutes. Eventually I threw it away. It was junk. This SNXS79J truly is the essence of Seiko 5 and as you said one of the last Samurai’s. It will remain part of 5 watch collection for good. Love the review and new to to your channel. Thanks.
What do I think about this watch?! I didn't buy it! By the way if you still have the Certina ds500, it's good to know that you can install an Aqua Terra bracelet on it, and good to know that Aqua Teera's bracelet and Seamaster 300m 41mm are the same and good to know that strapcode are selling bracelets for Seamaster 300m 41mm! Let me see your watch on a bracelet in your next video. Have a nice day.
Hi, I don;t have it but I am planning to re-buy it, I was expecting to find a more affordable watch to source the bracelet from it, but yes :))) I am planning to buy an Aqua terra as well. good for reviews. thanks for the info :)
@@BraveBeaters Hi, actually the bracelets from strapcode are relatively affordable, and regarding the Aqua Terra you want to buy, get the white dial with blackened hands and indexes or the grey dial with blued hand and indexes, other than these two you will have problem reading the time in some light situations.
Niiice review mate n indeed, this watch stood its own, even until now... Would you consider doing a review for the other SNXS series? Like the SNXS 73, 75 n 77 too? 😊
Wayyy cool. 😎 Niiice video n I agree. Happiness from a watch may not necessarily be related to price or certain premium brands... 😁 While this watch is certainly value for money n great quality for the price... Is there a similar Seiko that is slightly larger? Thanks. 😊
It's not a matter of being able to associate Seiko with fine watchmaking it's the fact that Seiko has raised the prices of watches without raising their quality. misaligned bezels and chapter rings while San Martin produces exquisite Seiko homage watches while using Seikos own movements! Imagine if a watch company was making a higher quality watch than Rolex and using Rolex own movements 🤣
The truth is that many major brands use the same ETA or Sellita movements in their 2, or 3-grand watches and those movements can be found in San Martin, Steinhart, or pretty much any microbrands for a fraction.
@@villagranvicent not the same movements. Those cheap watches use a low grade version. The more expensive watches use a high grade version and often regulate them. The difference is better materials used, better finishing on the movement, and much better accuracy. You can easily get COSC level on those more expensive watches vs the cheap ones.
The more people try to compare cheap Seikos to Rolexes, the more ridiculous Seiko looks through no fault of their own. Next we’ll be hearing how a Casio G-shock is better than Patek’s Calatrava, because G is way sturdier, infinitely cheaper, and even keeps better time. So funny.
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My father bought me an original Seiko automatic when I was at university in the 1970s. Still works!
I’ll be holding on to mine
your father should consider retirement.
witch model ?
@@dimitarapostolov937 😂😂😂
Thats the whole point! Good quality, affordable well made piece that last forever! Thanks for that
I recently bought two. One will soon end up in a mod I had planned. But I really started to like it as is.
The dial is one of the most beautiful dials I have ever seen.
One must give credit to the big crown where credit is due: Rolex did a pretty nice homage to the SNXS79.
I'm thinking about buying another one as well.
I bought SNSX79 and SNK361 and found I like case from SNK more.
End up with SNK case with SNSX79 dial and since I was taking all things apart I upgraded movement to NH36a and crystal to sapphire with anti reflex coating as well.
@@Tom_Kowalczuk nice! can you upgrade the movement without replacement the crown? Do you need to buy something else apart from the new movement itself?
@@legumbro
The crown can stay the same but the stem is different between movements.
@@Tom_Kowalczuk thank you!
Can I ask where can I find these ? I am having an hard time to find this watch
A bargain, bought quite a few Seiko 5s as gifts over the years. Good watches, great value, excellent video.Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Great value, indeed! thank you Steve!
I've had my SNXS79 for 4 years now. The graphite grey sunburst dial is the star of the show. The cheap folded metal hair puller of a bracelet isn't the best so I added a Strapcode Jubilee Bracelet. I totally love this watch.
Do you have link for the bracelet?
A super underrated watch. So beautiful. Almost lost a finger removing some of the links.
Same here!🤣🤣🤣
Seiko and all their artistry..... I felt like the rolexes were the bankers watch..... And the Seiko is the artist watch...... I am so in love with Seiko and their designs and their watches
What's up, the best review I could find is this one, the description, the images, the macros, the atmosphere, even the music, as an enthusiast I wanted to be convinced of purchasing this affordable piece, and thanks to you I have made the decision to do so. Obviously to wear it on the wrist and for the pleasure of having it in the collection, since they will soon be extinct, because they have been discontinued. I recognize your work, thank you and greetings.
Thanks for your hard work and entertaining videos! Keep em coming! 👍
Thank you Razvan, I appreciate your donation ❤️
I love the way you present the watch and those are all possitive ways of admiring a watch. I just got my SNXS79K a week ago and changed the bracelet brushed with polished finish. It levels up the looks and now it looks a lot gorgeous and expensive watch.
One of the most attractive seiko 5s out there . Beautiful videography !
`Thanks :D
Seiko 5 are the best!!!! they are absolutely the best!!! I have owned two rolexes and one of them when I was sailing the band popped open and it almost slipped through my wrist into the Great big ocean..... There was just something awkward about the way the rolexes laid on my wrist...... Then I discovered the Seiko 5.... Everything about it was perfect everything I could read the date without the Cyclops I everything about the lume was incredible incredible lume..... The watch band is amazing I know some people will say oh it feels cheap .... But to be quite honest I like the way the bracelet hugs my wrist and lays on my wrist more aerodynamically...... I love my Seiko 5 and I cannot get over the fact that it is only a tiny tiny fraction of a Rolex..... I ended up giving the Rolex watches away because the jeweler that I bought it from would only give me a fraction of the price on a trade up..... So it gave me more pleasure to give them as gifts..... Now I can spend all that money on Seiko watches and collect all of them..... There is no limit for the joy that a Seiko 5 and Seiko watches give me...... I take this one to sleep with me at night so I can check the time if I need to......
Wt ...
The Seiko 5 SNK789 was my first foray into serious watch collecting. Prior to that, I had Citizen, Invicta, Casio, and Timex quartz watches. But it wasn't until my late father gave me his old SNK789 that I started to truly appreciate mechanical and automatic watches. I still love quartz watches for their accuracy and relatively cheap maintenance costs, though.
Amazing effect @8:16 !!! So natural! 👍
Another neat project to come up with something neat, along the same lines:
Buy two Seiko 5s. A SNKL45K1 and a SNK393K1... both nice enough in their own respect. But, swap the bands and see, you end up with two very good looking budget watches.
Thanks as always, your videos are great... and cheers from Japan.
Got gifted for Christmas, this watch left me speechless. I cannot take it off my wrist!
A real vfm gem. I got mine 2 months ago. Thank you for the great video!
Enjoy it, this is a great piece! :)
One of my first watches ever. Sadly lost it on a vacation sometime soon after.
I am sorry to hear that. :(
That s the beauty of it: you can buy another identical one without breaking the bank
@@ph69jbl where can I buy this snxs79? Amazon dosent have it
An awesome watch, but its next to impossible to get for 100$ in Europe. I got mine for about 220$ and still is a great watch for the money. Simple and elegant, the dial is simply beautiful. Slap it on a good strap and its an absolute banger looking way more classy than the price suggests.
Congrats! Enjoy it, a great affordable watch!
Got jomashop. The price for the watch is $104
I paid mine (blue dial) 80€ in France on amazon, 3 years ago. 200% benefice since, even Rolex doesn't have this 😂
Got mine €135
@@bde1103what was your experience? Was considering buying this watch from the same website before I clicked on this video.
Great video, thanks. I have an SNXS79, love it, been wearing it on a leather strap over the winter, watching this, think I’ll go and swap it back on the bracelet now for the summer. Tempted to try and find a white dial version too. Take care.
Own a 7s26, wish it had hand winding and hacking but grateful for what i have
True. I wonder if they can be swapped with nh 35's
@@BraveBeaters
They can be replaced one to one, hands fit 100% the same.
One difference might be with plastic movement holder but that depends of the case.
Damn man! Beautiful video! I'm glad I found your channel while looking a review for this watch. You got a new subscriber, keep the good quality man!
You do a great job with this channel. I really enjoy your work. Thanks.
Thank you Matthew :)
Excellent video! I felt like I was watching a documentary with the videography, narration, and background music. Well done! Subscribed!
Excellent video my friend. I am not into recessed crowns, (not even at 4) but yes, for 100 bucks is excellent. As others have said, I rather invest a little more in a San Martin homage.
I was given my fathers Seiko when I was in high school. It was my favorite thing I ever owned! That was back when they were ALL made in Japan. I dont know if they were much better or not.
it's just a different feeling. not a real deal world tangible difference imo. I've compared all my models out the box, Japan and otherwise. cant spot a lick of difference, seiko seems to run a tight ship with quality control and high standards even in their satellite factories. but gives me a choice between a regular model and a k model, I'll always pick the original. some retailers don't even make the distinction.
Another great video grazie my friend
thank you :D
Ordered from Jomashop - eagerly awaiting mine !!!
What a great watch! It is so good that is really hard to find actually. For sure best value for it's price range. I have been looking for one, but since it was a hard time to get for a reasonable price, I went for the SNKK71K1
Another good value for money. I have an SNKK17K1 that I purchased back in April this year.
This was my first watch which I got 7 years ago, still rocks
Seems like a lot of channels are doing the same video about this watch. The comparison with the rolex. Even watch finder did it. Seemed ignored up until recently.
They Seem to be ignored, but since then , the watches are unavailable everywhere :D also the prices increased on the grey market.
Kupiłem w roku 96 Super zegarek pracuje do tego roku 2024 bez problemu.
Have one, bought one for my brother too ❤
I love these value proposition Seikos
Fabulous video all around.
Brilliant line within one of the best brands.
A very overlooked iteration, that with its crown at the 3 position, there is another Seiko 5 reference that even more so reflects the look of a Date Just.
As a good buddy of mine said: day date just :)
I am like 99% sure that if the 5 series watches did not have the 5 emblem they would be selling like hot cakes. The new version is a bit better, but I would still prefer to have nothing below the Seiko branding
I got mine a week ago, and it is what they say about it. Worth every penny!
Can you advise where you purchasing it from please?
@@noddyhawk i got that locally from a portal like gumtree or ebay.
It was used, 2nd hand but a very good condition for around 65$.
This is great watch... Though over-hyped. 😁
Check out the SNK381 instead. Now THAT'S a looker... 😁
I'm not into Dial with Arabic numerals on watch
I have a more special version: SNXS81J1. Such a great watch.
Plenty of 7S26 Seiko's out there get them before they're gone.
Seiko 5s are great. Had one in the Army. Just be careful that you get one from Japan and not Malaysia. Mine lasted 7 years.
But the problem is that I don't like autos.. i tried them both, the quartz have a benifit they are slim, accurate and maintenance free.. its like buy and forget , about time keeping. Always ready to be worn without being concerned about accuracy.
Very nice looking watch. No hand winding is a dealbreaker for me.
Here's another $100 that cannot be purchased for less than $200++ thanks to the hype created by these videos.
Thank you for this review, which also features some lovely shots.
However people thanks to all these lovely shots and mellow music, soon forget that comes with that awful 7s26 (yes, in 2022, it is a dreadful movement) a crappy bracelet (in 19mm on top of that) and basically 0 water resistance.
You are paying $100 for that lovely dial, which funny enough, is also the average cost to buy a new genuine Seiko dial... Also 36mmx13mm makes this watch too tall for its width.
Ps. I am not trying to ruins anyone's day, I am just being honest with myself and with this comment
Cheers
au contraire , thanks for your thoughts Enzo :) good assessment!
I could forgive the ridiculous 13mm if it had some real world water wr as it should being a sport watch. Should easily have 100m. Your comment is spot on.
I bought mine yesterday on Amazon at around 100 usd 2200mxn
Any better replacement for it now?
I bought yesterday here in kuwait but it stopped after working after wearing 5 hours and gave me a power reserve of 7 hours only. I return it.
This is an amazing watch it's not an Oyster Perpetual by any means but Seiko 5 is a God tier watch in its own right
A watch is to tell the time and its nice to see automatic (mecanical) watchrs still about also with Seiko you get a decent watch ehich just as capable as Rolex ect
Great gonst. Revieuw. I have to make you complments. Go on And stay under
Independent.Allrhoug i know is difficult. Brands have inluence. 💰
Mind blowing review !!! Will get this beauty !!!
Very beautiful video.
Thank you Brian! :)
I agree !!!
My first automatic watch and I love it and now I want more
Congrats! A killer watch :)
The thickness is what I don't like . They should have a quartz model for the practical guy.
Beautifully shot review
Bit late to comment but just unboxed my SNXS79J (Japan manufactured) re strapped with a oyster bracelet to address the strap quality. It’s just a beautiful watch and that 7s26 movement is more accurate and reliable than the seiko 5 SRPD51 I bought about 2 years ago. It left such a bad taste in my mouth as my first Seiko because the movement in it was a disgrace losing minutes per day. Sometime over night up to ten minutes. Eventually I threw it away. It was junk. This SNXS79J truly is the essence of Seiko 5 and as you said one of the last Samurai’s. It will remain part of 5 watch collection for good. Love the review and new to to your channel. Thanks.
Where did you find the oyster bracelet
@@ArathiBasinFTW Ali express.
Can't believe it's this cheap🤯🔥🔥
To be honest, I don't find any homage in it. It just has its own original beauty.
Have you seen the new Seiko 5s? Srpk87 looks amazing!
can someone tell me where they purchased this watch from please, i am having troubles finding a reputable dealer/ seller. Thanks in advance.
Hi! Where can we see the falls list of Brave Beaters? Interesting to know. Thanks for another great video!
What do I think about this watch?!
I didn't buy it!
By the way if you still have the Certina ds500, it's good to know that you can install an Aqua Terra bracelet on it, and good to know that Aqua Teera's bracelet and Seamaster 300m 41mm are the same and good to know that strapcode are selling bracelets for Seamaster 300m 41mm!
Let me see your watch on a bracelet in your next video.
Have a nice day.
Hi, I don;t have it but I am planning to re-buy it, I was expecting to find a more affordable watch to source the bracelet from it, but yes :))) I am planning to buy an Aqua terra as well. good for reviews. thanks for the info :)
@@BraveBeaters Hi, actually the bracelets from strapcode are relatively affordable, and regarding the Aqua Terra you want to buy, get the white dial with blackened hands and indexes or the grey dial with blued hand and indexes, other than these two you will have problem reading the time in some light situations.
Any link to buy it for that price? Tks
Niiice review mate n indeed, this watch stood its own, even until now... Would you consider doing a review for the other SNXS series? Like the SNXS 73, 75 n 77 too? 😊
Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for MAMACOO watch makers
It looks so good
Can't find a new one in my country or on amazon US... Can you suggest me a link to buy a new one? Thanks in advance.
Is a good watch, I have one blue dial
Congrats, the blue one is a great piece!
@@BraveBeaters thank you.luv your channel
Wayyy cool. 😎
Niiice video n I agree. Happiness from a watch may not necessarily be related to price or certain premium brands... 😁
While this watch is certainly value for money n great quality for the price... Is there a similar Seiko that is slightly larger? Thanks. 😊
I dont thin its especially alike the OP. The shape of the case, lthe inks... EVERYTHING is different.
The only similar thing are the hands. Thats it.
Thanks
I am from India can any one help me to get one of the Seiko watch
Primu! :)
indeed :D
Can someone please share the link to this exact same watch used in the video. Thanks !
Just a simple question
So each day the time is less accurate?
Where can I buy this watch? It is sold out everywhere. I’m from the Netherlands btw
Where can I buy it I can’t find it no where
Ebay, local stores.
Oh ok thanks
I ddly stopped seeing these videos as watch reviews right now, they’re watch essays, that happen to review a watch
Can u share the link for this watch plz thanks
hey! Any idea what is the difference between the SNXS79 and the SNXB43J5 ? cheers!
Where can i buy this watch? My nearest watch selling shops dont have it
can't find anywhere online to buy..
Where can I get this new ? I only find private offers for 200€
Does this work for small skinny wrists ?
Where can I buy this watch in Europe specifically in Italy?
I am 100% it can be found in local stores that sell entry level watches
Доброго времени. Какой у вас размер запястья?
nice
Can someone tell me where I can find this watch in Europe?
Wher can I get this exact watch please
mainly preowned market or shops that still have old stocks.
But in my country everyone sells at 450€
Is this the midnight color?
Where to buy in india
Where can I buy this piece??
It's not a matter of being able to associate Seiko with fine watchmaking it's the fact that Seiko has raised the prices of watches without raising their quality. misaligned bezels and chapter rings while San Martin produces exquisite Seiko homage watches while using Seikos own movements! Imagine if a watch company was making a higher quality watch than Rolex and using Rolex own movements 🤣
The truth is that many major brands use the same ETA or Sellita movements in their 2, or 3-grand watches and those movements can be found in San Martin, Steinhart, or pretty much any microbrands for a fraction.
haha true !
@@villagranvicent not the same movements. Those cheap watches use a low grade version. The more expensive watches use a high grade version and often regulate them. The difference is better materials used, better finishing on the movement, and much better accuracy. You can easily get COSC level on those more expensive watches vs the cheap ones.
Is that an aftermarket bracelet?
Would you recommend a 18mm or 20mm leather replacement bracelet?
It supports perfectly a 20 mm leather strap , just a little bit squeezed 😊.
In case of metal bracelet , must be 19 mm .
where did u find it for 100$
Where can you actually buy this from? Us
Very Brave
The more people try to compare cheap Seikos to Rolexes, the more ridiculous Seiko looks through no fault of their own. Next we’ll be hearing how a Casio G-shock is better than Patek’s Calatrava, because G is way sturdier, infinitely cheaper, and even keeps better time. So funny.
Does the color of the date change each day?
Just SAT in blue and SUN in red .
what country are you originally from, because you sound like you are from romania.
which color of the face it is?
Grey ish sunburst
Does this movement have hand winding ?
No , only automatic .