If I ever was to recommend a Seiko 5 it would be this. It’s very far removed from the SKX , it’s not trying to look like a diver . Great stuff Dave! Ps! Take the day/date away you’ve got yourself a real beaut!;)
There’s a reason I wear one at work, on a construction site. And it’s the Hardlex crystal. I’ve shattered two sapphire crystals. Haven’t managed to damage Hardlex yet. Shatter resistance is more important to me than scratch resistance.
I have to take time and just appreciate how you actually zoom out when you show your wrist shots. Almost every other UA-camr sticks their whole wrist 2 inches from the lens and it’s so hard to tell perspective. Love this watch BTW. I have the black version and I thinks it’s killer!
My daughter chose this watch for me as a Christmas gift and my wife paid. My wife wanted to get the Samurai but my daughter chose this same exact model. The watch wears amazing on my wrist and I love seeing it in pictures of me that my wife takes. I have many watches but the fact that my daughter chose this one makes it special. Understanding that it’s an automatic, its not as accurate as quartz. I don’t mind setting the time every now and then
The fact we humans have the capacity to nerd out about pretty much any topic is endlessly fascinating to me. The idea that there's a guy somewhere who can tell you everything there is to know about paper-clips.. doesn't that blow your mind?
I've come around as far as the hair thing. What's most important to me is whether someone is useful to me. If they want to add pink, purple, whatever, sobeit. :) @nikola6707
Bought the SRPE67 (black dial, brushed bezel, nato strap) 2 years ago. Great nato strap, but bought a bracelet from longislandwatch. It was the first watch I got for my collection and I wear it almost daily.
I bought this last year as my first automatic watch because it has hacking and hand winding, a clear case back, rolex OP - like design, 4r36 movement & good price and I love it
Bought my 7548 in the 70s, it's now covered in dents and scratches, wear it every day on building sites, still keeps good time. I agree, it's the design that appealed to me, coupled with the negligible maintenance of quartz. Thank you for an excellent channel.
Hands down the best value Seiko you can buy in my opinion. I know the purists were upset that the SRPD was not a true dive watch so this solves that problem. It’s not trying to be a dive watch. Just a nice looking sport watch or GADA watch.
I have this watch with the blue dial. One of my favorites. I don't really care for bracelets, but I have left it on because it looks so great! I highly recommend this over the "dive" style sister watch. Seiko has an original design aesthetic, and it really shows with the DressKX.
I have this model and it keeps ridiculous time; if i wear it for 3 days, it's gained less than 10 seconds and if I take it off, it slows back to time... such a great reliable watch, and when I paid around 200gbp 2 years ago, it was excellent value. great video !
I'm wearing the gray one with a bright red leather strap. It's a great value proposition and a quality watch. One thing that is particularly satisfying is winding the watch. It has a large crown and just feels solid when I wind it. I like a day date because I have to write the date several times a day.
Bought the SRPE55 from Mark at Long Island Watch and later, the LIW bracelet, to replace the standard one. It is still one of my favorites in the collection.
I 'm the proud owner of a Seiko SRPE 67 ,w/ matte black Dial,.bought it from a guy from Ottawa,in North Glengarry. All i have To say,it's a keeper !! A real tank,a every day watch ! Very accurate watch w/ 21 sec loss/ day. Which is very good ! Changed the original black nato, for a leather strap,and it looks very nice !! Very happy w/ this dress skx!! Lifetime keeper ! Need i say more ? May i go now officer ?!!.
I think this watch shines light on the lack of originality in (most) affordable watch designs. The fact that removing a bezel from a dive watch, while maintaining the bold dial face, is SUCH a 'fresh idea' and new look says a lot. I think watch brands lean far too heavily on dive/pilot/field cliches and are frankly scared to deviate.
Gotta love the dress kx, I brought my one a few year's ago and swapped out the crystal to a domed sapphire. That bracelet is folded linked trash so I replaced it with a strapcode Super-o Boyer. The watch had a job to do, in order to complete my suit and tie for my mum and dad's funerals, as I didn't think one of my g shocks was appropriate wrist attire for that occasion. I was very surprised at the amount of modding parts available for this watch.
I have it on my wrist at work right now. I also bought an original Seiko jubilee bracelet (from the skx) for it. So happy with it. It’s my first mechanical watch ❤
I have the SRPE57 gilt, and I love it so much! I also just picked up a used SRPE53 (blue) for $100 USD, insane value for that price! I’m gonna mod the blue one, such a fun platform
This is the first modern Seiko the I Bought for myself on account of its looks. It's the best looking and affordable Seiko because its design as mentioned -- and wholeheartedly agree before it was said in the video -- is pure Seiko heritage rather than taking design cues from the Swiss. Love it and bought it ASAP
I bought this exact watch 2 years ago, just after it entered the USA market and I love it. Absolutely no complaints, works great. I will definitely be following this channel, looking for ways to change the crystal especially. Thank you
I bought this watch for my groomsmen and have one for myself. For them it was their first mechanical watch. For me it’s a fun, inexpensive watch that looks great and is super fun. I currently have it off the bracelet and on a buffalo hide strap. I think it would look stellar on a jubilee style bracelet!
Loved the video, I 100% agree that this is Seiko's most exited recent release. Heritage never used to be something that I was concerned about but as I've moved through my watch collecting journey I've started to appreciate it a great deal, sure you can get a "San Martin" or something similar with better specs but this is completely original, from a brand packed with heritage and every single part is crafted in-house by Seiko themselves. I've previously owned a blue SRPE53 and added a domed sapphire crystal, Strapcode bracelet and signed crown. I've since sold the watch and purchased several other higher send Seiko's including a Grand Seiko and I still find myself looking at this model, it's just a great overall package.
I’ve got 2 of these and modded both! I love the more upmarket modded version with a rice bracelet from Uncle, a stainless steel chapter ring and a DD sapphire crystal. Looks a million bucks!
It's interesting how personal this is - I'm not a fan of the gold dial decorations (logo, hands, etc) with the silver case, but I really like the SRPE55 as a sleeper. 40mm is a sweet spot. Send the stock bracelet to metal recycling though.
Great job Dave ,,,,, I give seiko watches to all my kids/ grandkids as a gift at their graduation….I always tell them “Time is of the essence”………since 1981….
My first automatic watch. Bought the jdm model, back in 2019, when it first came out. Fantastic watch and is still going strong. Great review, my friend. All the best 👍🏾🇬🇧
Wow - outstanding review! I am sold on buying. I can told owing to fact that this very much echoes my feelings exactly regarding this watch. And what an amazing, detailed, high-touch review. I am so glad I am thanks. Many thanks.
My father wore a Seiko. He gave me one as a kid in Okinawa. I mod' it with a 70s era leather band. I loved it but lost it 😢. I enjoy your videos. Well done brother. 🙌👑
Tokeilab oyster bracelet is a good swap for this model. Got my SRPE55 on the bracelet for now, but this watch was one of the reason I ended up buying lot of 20mm straps and it looks ridiculously good with every single strap.
Ive been watching your content for a while, i must have missed it before but on this video you mentioned you were a missionary. That’s awesome! Keep up the good work, will be praying for you over there!
I got into watches at the beginning of 2020. This was my first automatic watch. I’ve got a few more since then, including a Tudor, but I still love this seiko. Matter of fact I’m wearing it right now.
I have a JDM version like this. I put it on a jubilee bracelet and use it only for special occasions, as I have other watches. Looks nice with a nice suit. All the best👍🏾🇬🇧
Totally agree with you! Design > specs. I went through a phase where I was all about specs, but I keep finding myself going back to watches with unique and original designs
People obsessed w/ specs are people who don’t have many watches and/or tried a lot of them. People will always find something to complain about and specs make it easy to pinpoint a perceived issue.
Marc at Long Island Watch offers both an O-style and J-style bracelet for this watch, around $60. I have the brushed bezel version of the watch with blue dial, as well as the LIW O-style bracelet and love both.
Thanks to Russ the MWC for highlighting your great channel. The one thing I love about this watch (I have the green dial one) is the undercut sides to the case. Not only does this make it super comfortable, it just looks so different-retro-cool, all at once.
Excellent review Dave. What a versatile dial, and great configuration just by eliminating the dive bezel. An aftermarket Volmer Milanese bracelet might be a great upgrade option.
I just picked up one of these new with the grey face version. It's excellent. I ordered a strapcode bracelet to go with it. Fantastic design and great price.
Great video! Love the fact that you related watch modding to PC building since I also built my own PC (and I'm planning to make this watch my first mod). I just ordered this watch and will get mine next week!
The DressKX is my favourite Seiko at any price point: iconic, modern, unpretentious, mature, practical, versatile, just cool. I guess Seiko is already regretting not having this under the Prospex label at stupid Prospex prices.
This popped up in my feed and just so happened I’m wearing this very watch. Love it! However after about two years of ownership it intermittently, inexplicably, stops running (not because it’s out of power). But upon adjust to time it would fine again until it inexplicably stops running again.
I've always wanted a luxury watch but couldn't justify the price. That's why I turned to gussl, and I'm so glad I did. Their replica watches look and feel just like the real thing, but at a fraction of the cost.
It's a fantastic, affordable, GADA watch. And yes, can be found on sale for around $200. In many ways it's similar to the Black Bay 41 (diver-derived every day watch), but at less than 1/10 the price. The main downside is the bracelet. I do wish Seiko would upgrade their bracelets across the line from Seiko 5s all the way to Grand Seiko. It's a relative weakness of theirs. These DressKXs look great on a jubilee. Islander Watch sells an affordable version (~$59), and Uncle Seiko has a nice one as well, but more expensive.
Love the looks of this watch...it is not pretending to be Rolex, nor Tudor as it has its very own personality...Uncle Seiko does not have an oyster aftermarket bracelet (only President and Jubilee) so let me know if you know someone that does..thanks!
Hey Dave, love the channel! My watch collection has been sitting in its box for the last year or so. I love them, but last watch I bought is a Seiko Brights with radio signal which never goes out of time, handy in Japan,, where I abode too. So it barely leaves my wrist. Saying all of that, your channel is inspiring me to get back into any collection, so thanks. My collection is mainly used Japanese, lots of old style Seiko 5s, a few Orient and some Casio classics. All the best.
I have a SRPE 65 j (olive green on NATO) I absolutely love. I see this color selling for less than the other colors check it out it’s a beautiful field watch.
Hardlex isn't that bad, I've worn mine almost daily for 2 years.. hundreds of hours of manual labour around my old house and the crystal is clear as day. Glare is pretty minimal as well. The steel bezel has fared worse than the glass.. but still looks decent. Great watch for sure. It does everything well.
I've had my SRPE57 for about 2 years, love the design. I fitted a flat sapphire crystal and signed crown. I don't mind the bracelet. It's got a great reliable movement. For the money, there's not much else on the market that I like as much as this.
Excellent review, Dave! 👍 I've had my SRPE67 for a few weeks now, and love it! Currently wearing it on a gray sailcloth by Barton Watch Bands. But; I have to say how much I really like the Nato strap it came on! 20+ years of collecting, and I've never owned a Nato! Just never did anything for me in the past. Now; I'm looking to add a few to my collection! 👍 Also; considering buying a bracelet (BRAC-09) from Marc @ Long Island Watch to go along with my SRPE67. Thanks for posting this most excellent review!
This was the first mechanical watch I bought (except I got the dual-colour rose gold version). It wears really well, feeling a lot slimmer than you'd think, and it's super legible. When you've only got one you want something general-purpose, and it's good to have an exhibition case-back on that first watch.
That’s an achingly beautiful design. Seiko once again showing that they’re not just a manufacturing powerhouse but a top tier design firm. I wish I’d known about this model when I first took an interest in watches. I could have saved a lot of money. Also, your lighting and video work are first class. Those macro shots are delectable.
I was always a Swiss watch collector and never could get myself to buy a Seiko. When there's a Seiko that I would like, I would always revert to just adding a few more money to get an entry level Swiss watch like a Tissot/Hamilton/Glycine/Certina. But this Seiko SRPE57 (gilt) was the first Seiko I ever owned. After that, I now have 6 Seikos.
The design is spot-on. I’m not a spec-snob but it’s just that I don’t have the patience to upgrade the crystal and the bracelet to where I want it to be. But that’s me. Other people won’t have a problem with that.
If have SRPE and I agree it has all of Seiko’s design cues. I upgraded to an Uncle Seiko jubilee and Namoki sapphire crystal. I will replace the case back once Namoki releases one. P.S looks great on a sailcloth strap 🙌
My collection was all quartz and solar because I thought for the money, I preferred the accuracy. The SRPE 53 was the first mechanical in my collection, I have since bought a few other mechanical Seiko models (including the '59 Alpinist you feature on your hoodie), but the SRPE is my daily driver. I think I am going to add a domed sapphire crystal, but otherwise, it's the perfect watch (for me).
This a great watch for the price. I've had the gray version (Did Shane at Relative Time label it the "Silver Fox"?).for a couple of years. Two comments: 1. Ya know, I'd prefer sapphire, but at this price I'm not going to complain; despite all the talk I hear about scratches, I've had several mineral crystal watches for years without getting noticeable scratches. 2. My advice is to get the watch on a nato. On this version, the bezel is brushed, less prone to scratches, and you can get a bracelet from Uncle Seiko or Strapcode that fits perfectly and is a much better bracelet than the one that comes with the watch
I also love the brushed finish on the SRPE61 watch. However, I have opted to switch to leather straps. I highly recommend this watch, especially considering its affordable price tag of under $200.
I have the blue dial. Great casual watch, very versatile. Only problem is the polished bezel and non-sapphire glass, i have to be extra careful while wearing it. That's probably why i wear it less than i normally would
Great vid, as usual, Dave! Thanks for all this great content! I totally agree with all the pros and cons of this watch... I got more into watches in early 2020 with an Explorer (I friggin' dove right in. lol), but wanted something similar to that Explorer for day-to-day yet won't hurt as much if I bang it up a bit, so ended up with both an SRPE55 (silver version with black face) and this SRPE57 in your video (which I have on wrist for past couple days, coincidentally)... note to potential owners that the gold around the markers are more prominent than they appear in your video (not necessarily a bad thing, but they're more noticeable in person). I'm quite easy on my watches and have had no mishaps with the Hardlex yet. For the price point, it's a no-brainer (I got mine on sale at TheBay in Canada for around 30% off MSRP). The simple elegance is striking. The case size works great on my skinny 6.25cm wrist as well.
There is no week in which this Seiko 5 (SRPE51) on a jubilee isn't on my wrist. I have about 15 watches, but this DresSKX gives me reason to believe I just need 7 pieces in total (if only it were that easy to do😅). You've pretty much convinced me that it needs to have a sapphire crystal upgrade now, given how much I use it. Absolutely awesome clip 👏
I own one and it's modded with the Islander Watch sapphire crystal and bracelet. I got an "S" crown from Namoki. I didn't do the mods myself, the local Seiko AD owner did it for me. The price for everything was woth it.
Do you think Seiko will come up with a smaller version of this? Looking at the trend of sizing down two of their recent watch's I feel like there is a high chance we'll see a 36mm version of this.
This has been my game over watch. Bought it a few years ago for $144 and haven’t had any urges to buy anything else.
I have the grey dial and put on presidential bracelet could be my only watch.
Hey - thanks for your coment. That just pushed me over the edge to buy after seeing a review I saw as basically perfect in every regeard.
If I ever was to recommend a Seiko 5 it would be this. It’s very far removed from the SKX , it’s not trying to look like a diver . Great stuff Dave! Ps! Take the day/date away you’ve got yourself a real beaut!;)
Oh yes - lose the day/date and these would be brilliant. One function done well.
I disagree. I think the day date on this one looks very balanced as is matches the long 9’o’clock index pretty perfect
I plan to replace mine for black versions, to make it more disappear in the dial
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Deben estar durmiendo en Japón por eso no te contestan 😂
There’s a reason I wear one at work, on a construction site. And it’s the Hardlex crystal. I’ve shattered two sapphire crystals. Haven’t managed to damage Hardlex yet. Shatter resistance is more important to me than scratch resistance.
I scratched hardlex in a restaurant lol
If you wear a watch expect it to get beat up. Mine has scratches on the case and a small dent. It is what it is.
Sapphire does not shatter I think you are lying 😂
@@deepb249 Says who? Plenty of watch channels talk about how sapphire shatters more easily than hardlex.
@@jacc88888 give me names of those channels please
I have to take time and just appreciate how you actually zoom out when you show your wrist shots. Almost every other UA-camr sticks their whole wrist 2 inches from the lens and it’s so hard to tell perspective. Love this watch BTW. I have the black version and I thinks it’s killer!
Man that watch footage looks amazing!! Every video it seems to get better and better!
My daughter chose this watch for me as a Christmas gift and my wife paid. My wife wanted to get the Samurai but my daughter chose this same exact model. The watch wears amazing on my wrist and I love seeing it in pictures of me that my wife takes. I have many watches but the fact that my daughter chose this one makes it special. Understanding that it’s an automatic, its not as accurate as quartz. I don’t mind setting the time every now and then
how much is this
The fact we humans have the capacity to nerd out about pretty much any topic is endlessly fascinating to me. The idea that there's a guy somewhere who can tell you everything there is to know about paper-clips.. doesn't that blow your mind?
I've come around as far as the hair thing. What's most important to me is whether someone is useful to me. If they want to add pink, purple, whatever, sobeit. :) @nikola6707
@nikola6707 I suppose you think you have the "best look"I would love to see a photo😀
Curious how this would fit a small 6 in wrist? The srpk 29 is my first choice but I keep going back and forth for my first mechanical watch.
That's reddit in a nutshell.
Bought the SRPE67 (black dial, brushed bezel, nato strap) 2 years ago. Great nato strap, but bought a bracelet from longislandwatch. It was the first watch I got for my collection and I wear it almost daily.
I bought this last year as my first automatic watch because it has hacking and hand winding, a clear case back, rolex OP - like design, 4r36 movement & good price and I love it
Bought my 7548 in the 70s, it's now covered in dents and scratches, wear it every day on building sites, still keeps good time.
I agree, it's the design that appealed to me, coupled with the negligible maintenance of quartz.
Thank you for an excellent channel.
Hands down the best value Seiko you can buy in my opinion. I know the purists were upset that the SRPD was not a true dive watch so this solves that problem. It’s not trying to be a dive watch. Just a nice looking sport watch or GADA watch.
I have this watch with the blue dial. One of my favorites. I don't really care for bracelets, but I have left it on because it looks so great! I highly recommend this over the "dive" style sister watch. Seiko has an original design aesthetic, and it really shows with the DressKX.
The cinematography is on point. Enjoying watching your journey as a videographer
I have this model and it keeps ridiculous time; if i wear it for 3 days, it's gained less than 10 seconds and if I take it off, it slows back to time... such a great reliable watch, and when I paid around 200gbp 2 years ago, it was excellent value. great video !
I'm wearing the gray one with a bright red leather strap. It's a great value proposition and a quality watch. One thing that is particularly satisfying is winding the watch. It has a large crown and just feels solid when I wind it. I like a day date because I have to write the date several times a day.
Bought the SRPE55 from Mark at Long Island Watch and later, the LIW bracelet, to replace the standard one. It is still one of my favorites in the collection.
I got the grey SRPE and a blue SRPG from this new Seiko 5 Line and I love them. They go with every situation, any outfit, great.
love the review. may pick one up someday! also, I like the TWSBI Eco and the Pilor MR Metropolitan in the b-roll :)
This was my first watch purchase! Got it a few years ago and still wear it often!
My son and I got this seiko 5 , SRPE57 with 40mm on 2020. I wear it most of times to work. I had been collected 5 Japan watches, I love them.
I bought a SPE61 that has a nylon band from Long Island. Also ordered Marc's stainless steel band. Fits perfect and i love it.
I 'm the proud owner of a Seiko SRPE 67 ,w/ matte black Dial,.bought it from a guy from Ottawa,in North Glengarry.
All i have To say,it's a keeper !!
A real tank,a every day watch !
Very accurate watch w/ 21 sec loss/ day.
Which is very good !
Changed the original black nato, for a leather strap,and it looks very nice !!
Very happy w/ this dress skx!!
Lifetime keeper !
Need i say more ?
May i go now officer ?!!.
I picked up the 57 almost 2 years ago and I don’t think I’ve gone a week without wearing it since. It looks great on the “Marlon Band-O” from CNS.
I think this watch shines light on the lack of originality in (most) affordable watch designs. The fact that removing a bezel from a dive watch, while maintaining the bold dial face, is SUCH a 'fresh idea' and new look says a lot. I think watch brands lean far too heavily on dive/pilot/field cliches and are frankly scared to deviate.
Gotta love the dress kx, I brought my one a few year's ago and swapped out the crystal to a domed sapphire. That bracelet is folded linked trash so I replaced it with a strapcode Super-o Boyer. The watch had a job to do, in order to complete my suit and tie for my mum and dad's funerals, as I didn't think one of my g shocks was appropriate wrist attire for that occasion. I was very surprised at the amount of modding parts available for this watch.
I have it on my wrist at work right now. I also bought an original Seiko jubilee bracelet (from the skx) for it. So happy with it. It’s my first mechanical watch ❤
Well done!
Hi what’s the website for the jubilee bracelet?
@@Lekshmikrishnag I bought it in a shop in rome
I have the SRPE57 gilt, and I love it so much! I also just picked up a used SRPE53 (blue) for $100 USD, insane value for that price! I’m gonna mod the blue one, such a fun platform
This is the first modern Seiko the I Bought for myself on account of its looks. It's the best looking and affordable Seiko because its design as mentioned -- and wholeheartedly agree before it was said in the video -- is pure Seiko heritage rather than taking design cues from the Swiss. Love it and bought it ASAP
I bought this exact watch 2 years ago, just after it entered the USA market and I love it. Absolutely no complaints, works great. I will definitely be following this channel, looking for ways to change the crystal especially. Thank you
I bought this watch for my groomsmen and have one for myself. For them it was their first mechanical watch. For me it’s a fun, inexpensive watch that looks great and is super fun. I currently have it off the bracelet and on a buffalo hide strap. I think it would look stellar on a jubilee style bracelet!
Agree this is a great watch. It is a keeper in my collection. I have often thought about upgrading the crystal.
Loved the video, I 100% agree that this is Seiko's most exited recent release. Heritage never used to be something that I was concerned about but as I've moved through my watch collecting journey I've started to appreciate it a great deal, sure you can get a "San Martin" or something similar with better specs but this is completely original, from a brand packed with heritage and every single part is crafted in-house by Seiko themselves. I've previously owned a blue SRPE53 and added a domed sapphire crystal, Strapcode bracelet and signed crown. I've since sold the watch and purchased several other higher send Seiko's including a Grand Seiko and I still find myself looking at this model, it's just a great overall package.
I’ve got 2 of these and modded both! I love the more upmarket modded version with a rice bracelet from Uncle, a stainless steel chapter ring and a DD sapphire crystal. Looks a million bucks!
It's interesting how personal this is - I'm not a fan of the gold dial decorations (logo, hands, etc) with the silver case, but I really like the SRPE55 as a sleeper. 40mm is a sweet spot. Send the stock bracelet to metal recycling though.
The drilled lugs did it for me. One watch and so many straps.
I have this watch on a miltat jubilee bracelet and loving it! I wear it 90% of the time.
Great job Dave ,,,,, I give seiko watches to all my kids/ grandkids as a gift at their graduation….I always tell them “Time is of the essence”………since 1981….
This for me is a nice watch from Seiko, after the Seiko grandmaster this would be the next one on my bucket list !
My first automatic watch.
Bought the jdm model, back in 2019, when it first came out.
Fantastic watch and is still going strong.
Great review, my friend.
All the best 👍🏾🇬🇧
Wow - outstanding review! I am sold on buying. I can told owing to fact that this very much echoes my feelings exactly regarding this watch. And what an amazing, detailed, high-touch review. I am so glad I am thanks. Many thanks.
My father wore a Seiko. He gave me one as a kid in Okinawa. I mod' it with a 70s era leather band. I loved it but lost it 😢. I enjoy your videos. Well done brother. 🙌👑
Mine gusslThe watch arrived quickly and is in very good condition. I am ecstatic with my purchase and the excellent quality. Very recommended
Tokeilab oyster bracelet is a good swap for this model. Got my SRPE55 on the bracelet for now, but this watch was one of the reason I ended up buying lot of 20mm straps and it looks ridiculously good with every single strap.
been eyeing this for a while... great review Dave... might go to the AD soon because of this review... cheers!
Ive been watching your content for a while, i must have missed it before but on this video you mentioned you were a missionary. That’s awesome! Keep up the good work, will be praying for you over there!
I got into watches at the beginning of 2020. This was my first automatic watch. I’ve got a few more since then, including a Tudor, but I still love this seiko. Matter of fact I’m wearing it right now.
I have a JDM version like this. I put it on a jubilee bracelet and use it only for special occasions, as I have other watches. Looks nice with a nice suit.
All the best👍🏾🇬🇧
Gorgeous and simple design 😍 I just got an Aragon diver with the NH36
Great video. Beautiful to watch, insightful and friendly! Thank you 🙏
Totally agree with you! Design > specs. I went through a phase where I was all about specs, but I keep finding myself going back to watches with unique and original designs
People obsessed w/ specs are people who don’t have many watches and/or tried a lot of them. People will always find something to complain about and specs make it easy to pinpoint a perceived issue.
Marc at Long Island Watch offers both an O-style and J-style bracelet for this watch, around $60. I have the brushed bezel version of the watch with blue dial, as well as the LIW O-style bracelet and love both.
Thanks to Russ the MWC for highlighting your great channel. The one thing I love about this watch (I have the green dial one) is the undercut sides to the case. Not only does this make it super comfortable, it just looks so different-retro-cool, all at once.
I have the exact model and love the clean design. It's a strap monster!
This and a new 38mm Seiko diver would be a killer 2 watch collection around $500
Excellent review Dave.
What a versatile dial, and great configuration just by eliminating the dive bezel.
An aftermarket Volmer Milanese bracelet might be a great upgrade option.
I just picked up one of these new with the grey face version. It's excellent. I ordered a strapcode bracelet to go with it. Fantastic design and great price.
Simple, clean classic design. Yes, I agree it would be versatile with straps as well. Reminds me of the explorer but still unique.
I literally just recommended this watch to someone last night. Super solid. Love mine.
Great video! Love the fact that you related watch modding to PC building since I also built my own PC (and I'm planning to make this watch my first mod). I just ordered this watch and will get mine next week!
The DressKX is my favourite Seiko at any price point: iconic, modern, unpretentious, mature, practical, versatile, just cool. I guess Seiko is already regretting not having this under the Prospex label at stupid Prospex prices.
This popped up in my feed and just so happened I’m wearing this very watch. Love it! However after about two years of ownership it intermittently, inexplicably, stops running (not because it’s out of power). But upon adjust to time it would fine again until it inexplicably stops running again.
I've always wanted a luxury watch but couldn't justify the price. That's why I turned to gussl, and I'm so glad I did. Their replica watches look and feel just like the real thing, but at a fraction of the cost.
Dave, your filming has gotten fantastic!
This was so amazing. So happy I kept mine. You don’t need the Tudour at all.
Grey dial is the most versatile. It's my daily watch and I have over 20+.
It's a fantastic, affordable, GADA watch. And yes, can be found on sale for around $200. In many ways it's similar to the Black Bay 41 (diver-derived every day watch), but at less than 1/10 the price. The main downside is the bracelet. I do wish Seiko would upgrade their bracelets across the line from Seiko 5s all the way to Grand Seiko. It's a relative weakness of theirs. These DressKXs look great on a jubilee. Islander Watch sells an affordable version (~$59), and Uncle Seiko has a nice one as well, but more expensive.
Bought this watch based on your recommendation - great watch, so versatile!
Love the looks of this watch...it is not pretending to be Rolex, nor Tudor as it has its very own personality...Uncle Seiko does not have an oyster aftermarket bracelet (only President and Jubilee) so let me know if you know someone that does..thanks!
This watch has been on my mind ever since your first review Dave . I agree , it’s a great looking watch.
Hey Dave, love the channel! My watch collection has been sitting in its box for the last year or so. I love them, but last watch I bought is a Seiko Brights with radio signal which never goes out of time, handy in Japan,, where I abode too. So it barely leaves my wrist.
Saying all of that, your channel is inspiring me to get back into any collection, so thanks. My collection is mainly used Japanese, lots of old style Seiko 5s, a few Orient and some Casio classics. All the best.
I have a SRPE 65 j (olive green on NATO) I absolutely love. I see this color selling for less than the other colors check it out it’s a beautiful field watch.
Thanks, this is the best review of this watch and very insightful regarding design and modding.
Hardlex isn't that bad, I've worn mine almost daily for 2 years.. hundreds of hours of manual labour around my old house and the crystal is clear as day. Glare is pretty minimal as well.
The steel bezel has fared worse than the glass.. but still looks decent.
Great watch for sure. It does everything well.
I got the blue dial one, absolutely love it. They called it "Solid Boy".
I've had my SRPE57 for about 2 years, love the design. I fitted a flat sapphire crystal and signed crown. I don't mind the bracelet. It's got a great reliable movement. For the money, there's not much else on the market that I like as much as this.
I have exactly this watch, love it, so comfortable to use, so sturdy feel to it❤
Excellent review, Dave! 👍
I've had my SRPE67 for a few weeks now, and love it! Currently wearing it on a gray sailcloth by Barton Watch Bands. But; I have to say how much I really like the Nato strap it came on! 20+ years of collecting, and I've never owned a Nato! Just never did anything for me in the past. Now; I'm looking to add a few to my collection! 👍
Also; considering buying a bracelet (BRAC-09) from Marc @ Long Island Watch to go along with my SRPE67.
Thanks for posting this most excellent review!
Easily the best review on this watch. Nice work.
Weirdly enough, without the bezel, it comes off like different style of adventure watch. It works for me. Didn't consider the modding aspect either.
Agree, it kinda feels more like a field-style / climbing type of watch
That beginning zoom in was class
This was the first mechanical watch I bought (except I got the dual-colour rose gold version). It wears really well, feeling a lot slimmer than you'd think, and it's super legible. When you've only got one you want something general-purpose, and it's good to have an exhibition case-back on that first watch.
I have the same one! Absolutely agree on all points. Amazing watch for the price and a stunner on the wrist!
I have this model with silver dial. I have no complains, it is a real value for the money
wow I seen the movie "Silence" so bigups on being a missionary in Japan man. Hats off to you
That’s an achingly beautiful design. Seiko once again showing that they’re not just a manufacturing powerhouse but a top tier design firm. I wish I’d known about this model when I first took an interest in watches. I could have saved a lot of money.
Also, your lighting and video work are first class. Those macro shots are delectable.
Top video, top videography and backdrops! absolutely amazing
Just got one for my birthday. It’s my first automatic. I have it on resin strap currently.
I was always a Swiss watch collector and never could get myself to buy a Seiko. When there's a Seiko that I would like, I would always revert to just adding a few more money to get an entry level Swiss watch like a Tissot/Hamilton/Glycine/Certina.
But this Seiko SRPE57 (gilt) was the first Seiko I ever owned. After that, I now have 6 Seikos.
I have this exact same watch on an Uncle Seiko jubilee and I love it. I love their small vintage style claps that aren’t over built and out of scale.
The design is spot-on. I’m not a spec-snob but it’s just that I don’t have the patience to upgrade the crystal and the bracelet to where I want it to be. But that’s me. Other people won’t have a problem with that.
Great review Dave. Looking forward to the mod vids
If have SRPE and I agree it has all of Seiko’s design cues. I upgraded to an Uncle Seiko jubilee and Namoki sapphire crystal. I will replace the case back once Namoki releases one.
P.S looks great on a sailcloth strap 🙌
My collection was all quartz and solar because I thought for the money, I preferred the accuracy. The SRPE 53 was the first mechanical in my collection, I have since bought a few other mechanical Seiko models (including the '59 Alpinist you feature on your hoodie), but the SRPE is my daily driver. I think I am going to add a domed sapphire crystal, but otherwise, it's the perfect watch (for me).
More watches like this please. I love strap monster watches!
This a great watch for the price. I've had the gray version (Did Shane at Relative Time label it the "Silver Fox"?).for a couple of years. Two comments: 1. Ya know, I'd prefer sapphire, but at this price I'm not going to complain; despite all the talk I hear about scratches, I've had several mineral crystal watches for years without getting noticeable scratches. 2. My advice is to get the watch on a nato. On this version, the bezel is brushed, less prone to scratches, and you can get a bracelet from Uncle Seiko or Strapcode that fits perfectly and is a much better bracelet than the one that comes with the watch
I also love the brushed finish on the SRPE61 watch. However, I have opted to switch to leather straps. I highly recommend this watch, especially considering its affordable price tag of under $200.
I have the blue dial. Great casual watch, very versatile. Only problem is the polished bezel and non-sapphire glass, i have to be extra careful while wearing it. That's probably why i wear it less than i normally would
Great vid, as usual, Dave! Thanks for all this great content! I totally agree with all the pros and cons of this watch... I got more into watches in early 2020 with an Explorer (I friggin' dove right in. lol), but wanted something similar to that Explorer for day-to-day yet won't hurt as much if I bang it up a bit, so ended up with both an SRPE55 (silver version with black face) and this SRPE57 in your video (which I have on wrist for past couple days, coincidentally)... note to potential owners that the gold around the markers are more prominent than they appear in your video (not necessarily a bad thing, but they're more noticeable in person). I'm quite easy on my watches and have had no mishaps with the Hardlex yet. For the price point, it's a no-brainer (I got mine on sale at TheBay in Canada for around 30% off MSRP). The simple elegance is striking. The case size works great on my skinny 6.25cm wrist as well.
There is no week in which this Seiko 5 (SRPE51) on a jubilee isn't on my wrist. I have about 15 watches, but this DresSKX gives me reason to believe I just need 7 pieces in total (if only it were that easy to do😅). You've pretty much convinced me that it needs to have a sapphire crystal upgrade now, given how much I use it. Absolutely awesome clip 👏
Same here. This watch is great on a bunch of straps, but the jubilee really suits it perfectly.
Where did you get the jubilee bracelet?
@@Lekshmikrishnag was the leftover jubilee bracelet of an SKX013. Fits really good on these smaller SRPE
I own one and it's modded with the Islander Watch sapphire crystal and bracelet. I got an "S" crown from Namoki. I didn't do the mods myself, the local Seiko AD owner did it for me. The price for everything was woth it.
Every time i see this line of Seiko watches I am reminded of Sim Card Tray Removal Tools 😂
Do you think Seiko will come up with a smaller version of this? Looking at the trend of sizing down two of their recent watch's I feel like there is a high chance we'll see a 36mm version of this.