Second that. I love that you put as much effort into presenting a £200 watch as you do into one costing thousands. Your openness and easy way are most refreshing. Never lose that.
I still wear my Seiko 5 SKXP19 regularly. It has the 7S26 caliber self-winding mechanical movement. I took the bracelet off when I got it because that thing was a real hair puller. It went through a whole bunch of leather straps throughout the years. It was the first watch I bought for myself as a gift for leaving a job I totally hated back in the year 2000. I love that little watch. It's the one that got me into the "habit" of buying watches every time I want to celebrate something big (or small)... which is probably the best excuse I found not to feel guilty for collecting so many watches. 😄
36mm is honestly the largest diameter I'm willing to go, and I have relatively thicker wrists than average. My preferred size for a daily or dress watch is 34mm though
I have this same model for almost a year now on a 6,5 inch wrist, and with its bracelet, as with NATO straps wears like a charm! It is the perfect field size watch, true to herritage, with very reliable movement indeed. It depends on the position I lay down the watch at night that it would run faster or slower, it tends to equalize. Thank you for the detailed presentation!
I was wanting a Seiko MACV SOG 6119-8100 and a lot of people were recommending the SNK381 as the closest modern option after doing a hand and date wheel swap. If this was around at that point I probably would have gone with this just for the water resistance.
I never would've bought the old SNK809 series because I didn't like the handset. But this is a really nice refresh. I have the Limited Edition Snoopy model SRPK25 and I love it.
@@NickABQQmNo is the answer to Grand Seiko. What you will have to your advantage is a much broader range of discounted 'as new' offerings. Please do your homework on Grand Seiko before spending your own money. If you change your mind and try to sell it on at a later date be prepared to lose south of 50% of the rrp in the secondary market.
I had some doubts about which Seiko to start with because i have a small wrist and then your review appeared to me.. Thank you for sharing all that information! Now, following closely your channel.
I was considering this piece for my girlfriend, but ended up going for the smaller SRE004. I think this one is definitely more of a masculine, field watch look which is probably exactly why she didn't like it 😂
Teddy @TeddyBaldassarreReviews , this watch is not the SRPJ81. This is the Seiko SBSA197 which is a JDM model not available in the US. The SRPJ81 that you have pictured and are selling on your website is the SRPJ81 which is manufactured in Malaysia. You should probably change the title.
@@luckmall Some would argue that those made in Japan are of higher quality/fit and finish. The ones made in Malaysia are cheaper for Seiko to produce. I ordered the SMSA197 from Japan, and it is a great watch just as Teddy says in this review. But, it isn't an SRPJ81.
Has anyone found this watch in the JDM (Made in Japan) version Teddy is reviewing here? Everywhere I look online - even the link to Teddy’s shop - is the model made in Malaysia which is not marked “Made in Japan.”
I love Seiko but I only have two Seiko watches I own a few watches around $1,000 maybe a little more but I like affordable watches that I can wear to work where every day beat up but for the price may be back in the day it was justified you spend under a hundred bucks $100 now what you get for $300 there's a lot less compared to other brands
It's visible all night long once your eyes adjust,I have terrible vision and lumed numerals just blur into each other,this model is far more legible for me
What are your thoughts on the new seiko 1/100th of a second? Considering it’s a pretty cool complication for under a thousand bucks it sure seems to be flying under a lot of radars?
Hello I have a question. I have a Seiko 5 limited edition edition from the 110th anniversary. the luminescence on the indicators is lit for a few moments, is this normal? I exposed the watch to sunlight for a few hours. it didn't change anything. Can you please explain to me how it works?
Hi Teddy, just want to inquire about this product on your website, it doesn’t show that it is made in japan compare to your review here. Let me know if it’s made in japan i will buy now. But if it’s malaysian made I won’t consider
The “J” in the model name normally means that it’s manufactured in Japan, but I agree with your confusion due to the photos on his website. I’ve reached out to them for clarification. I hope they aren’t doing the bait and switch of reviewing the J model, but selling the K (Malaysia) one.
You should do a collab with Graham Stephan! He’s a solid finance UA-camr and I think a video about what watch’s you can actually afford (depending on yearly salary and maybe other factors) and some watches in the category that are the best bang for your buck would be incredibly interesting and helpful to people who maybe don’t know how much they should spend on a watch or maybe need some good ideas on watches in their budget range! Great review as always
I need some help from an expert. I am searching for a special Seiko modell.... It has a blue dial with 2 different finishes like the Tissot Ballade Anyone a clue which modell that can be?
I can't recall ever seeing anyone talk about shattering a sapphire crystal in a situation where a mineral crystal wouldn't have shattered. But I have seen many mineral crystals scratched badly and very, very few sapphire crystals with more than very light scratches
I have this same watch in the 800 series with same bracelet. It has the 7S26 movement with the crown at 4 o'clock position. Wish mine had the lumed triangle at 12. The damn thing won't wear out so my cheapskate nature will not allow to buy this watch. Plus I only paid 75USD for it.
They've really gone and stepped away from being affordable for what the watch was intended to be was something for first-timers to get into the hobby of having a mechanical watch now you're spending way too much not getting Sapphire not beef to the gills with Lume for 200$ u could get swc
None of those cheap mechanical movements from Seiko are any good. ETA movements are dramatically more accurate. Too many reviews focus on the dial and case, and completely bypass the fact that the movements are crap.
Having a smaller wrist, good to see something I can actually wear.
I got this two days ago. In love with it. The size is perfect.
Hi, how wide is your wrist on the top?
Teddy you are absolutely bossing this industry. So refreshing in this stuffy industry. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Second that. I love that you put as much effort into presenting a £200 watch as you do into one costing thousands. Your openness and easy way are most refreshing. Never lose that.
Been waiting for this review since these were announced, thank you Teddy 🙌
Hope you enjoy it!
I still wear my Seiko 5 SKXP19 regularly. It has the 7S26 caliber self-winding mechanical movement. I took the bracelet off when I got it because that thing was a real hair puller. It went through a whole bunch of leather straps throughout the years. It was the first watch I bought for myself as a gift for leaving a job I totally hated back in the year 2000. I love that little watch. It's the one that got me into the "habit" of buying watches every time I want to celebrate something big (or small)... which is probably the best excuse I found not to feel guilty for collecting so many watches. 😄
36mm is honestly the largest diameter I'm willing to go, and I have relatively thicker wrists than average. My preferred size for a daily or dress watch is 34mm though
I have this same model for almost a year now on a 6,5 inch wrist, and with its bracelet, as with NATO straps wears like a charm! It is the perfect field size watch, true to herritage, with very reliable movement indeed. It depends on the position I lay down the watch at night that it would run faster or slower, it tends to equalize. Thank you for the detailed presentation!
I have this watch. Just bought 2 weeks ago. I needed a replacement field watch for working on my farm. It is excellent value for money. WFH
Great to hear!
I was wanting a Seiko MACV SOG 6119-8100 and a lot of people were recommending the SNK381 as the closest modern option after doing a hand and date wheel swap. If this was around at that point I probably would have gone with this just for the water resistance.
I never would've bought the old SNK809 series because I didn't like the handset. But this is a really nice refresh. I have the Limited Edition Snoopy model SRPK25 and I love it.
bought one in japan a few months ago and it has become my favourite watch
Is Seiko/GS in Japan cheaper than other places, I will be there in a few months.
@@NickABQQm yes 100%
@@NickABQQmNo is the answer to Grand Seiko. What you will have to your advantage is a much broader range of discounted 'as new' offerings. Please do your homework on Grand Seiko before spending your own money. If you change your mind and try to sell it on at a later date be prepared to lose south of 50% of the rrp in the secondary market.
Very nice design for a "small" watch . I appreciate the Day-Date calendar.
got this for my sister a couple of months ago, she was quite happy with it 😊
definitely a looker
She? How dare you assume your sister gender 😆
I had some doubts about which Seiko to start with because i have a small wrist and then your review appeared to me.. Thank you for sharing all that information! Now, following closely your channel.
For a field watch i would prefer a mineral rather than sapphire, even i would be fine if it's acrylic! True to the original field watch
The reflection on such good watches takes away almost the entire urge to buy this watch… hence i think AR is a must…
This is an fantastic watch , it's a notch above the snk809. And also it's a beautiful one
I was considering this piece for my girlfriend, but ended up going for the smaller SRE004. I think this one is definitely more of a masculine, field watch look which is probably exactly why she didn't like it 😂
Got one and my wife told me that I bought woman's watch lmao
Been eyeing the srpe55k1 and the srpg27. I have a 6.5 inch wrist. This is the perfect size.
TimeX Expedition has my vote!
In behalf of all short kings; we thank you!!
This looks like a good alternative to the Hamilton khaki field 38mm
Fantastic piece I love it. Could be the only watch on my collection...yes so good as that..
We want an overview of the new Seiko Alpinist GMT .. please!
Teddy @TeddyBaldassarreReviews , this watch is not the SRPJ81. This is the Seiko SBSA197 which is a JDM model not available in the US. The SRPJ81 that you have pictured and are selling on your website is the SRPJ81 which is manufactured in Malaysia. You should probably change the title.
Yeah … thats weird 🤔 but whats the difference?
@@luckmall Some would argue that those made in Japan are of higher quality/fit and finish. The ones made in Malaysia are cheaper for Seiko to produce. I ordered the SMSA197 from Japan, and it is a great watch just as Teddy says in this review. But, it isn't an SRPJ81.
@@P_Jason ok, thanks. Is it matte or polished, cant tell from the video.
@@luckmall It's brushed!
Has anyone found this watch in the JDM (Made in Japan) version Teddy is reviewing here? Everywhere I look online - even the link to Teddy’s shop - is the model made in Malaysia which is not marked “Made in Japan.”
i have the JDM version...i love it and i have a larger wrist at 7.25"
Beautiful A386 full gold 😮💨😮💨😮💨
I love Seiko but I only have two Seiko watches I own a few watches around $1,000 maybe a little more but I like affordable watches that I can wear to work where every day beat up but for the price may be back in the day it was justified you spend under a hundred bucks $100 now what you get for $300 there's a lot less compared to other brands
The watch would be even better if Seiko also lumed the 1-12 hour numerals. Come on, Seiko!
It's visible all night long once your eyes adjust,I have terrible vision and lumed numerals just blur into each other,this model is far more legible for me
@@deanwaller8283 Ah, that's fair! Maybe if they gave the numerals a dim, but long-lasting lume, it'd be the best of both worlds.
Thx for this very nice review ❤ Maybe it helps one day if we adjust our watches only clockwise. Some calibers may not like it the other way round 😅
Does anyone know where we can get some after market bracelets for these?
Hi what bracelet would you recommend for this as an upgrade
Thanks
*If the hands were 1.5 -> 2mm longer, the watch would be better. Moving the numerals 0.5 -> 1mm closer to the center of the dial would help also.*
Teddy,
Im so torn between this and the srpg27.
I have 6.4 inch wrist, which one should I get
Teddy question can it be strapped with this strap of seiko Seiko Straps Collection 4K13JZ 18mm band
Love the watch although I’d much rather a no date dial
What are your thoughts on the new seiko 1/100th of a second? Considering it’s a pretty cool complication for under a thousand bucks it sure seems to be flying under a lot of radars?
Is the crown screw down? What’s the water resistance depth?
Is the SRPJ81K1 the same watch? Currently 180 on Jomashop but the SRPJ81 is 250
Hello I have a question. I have a Seiko 5 limited edition edition from the 110th anniversary. the luminescence on the indicators is lit for a few moments, is this normal? I exposed the watch to sunlight for a few hours. it didn't change anything. Can you please explain to me how it works?
i liked this watch but ultimately sold it because at 13mm it's rather thick, a problem with all nh35 seiko's tbh
Hi Teddy, just want to inquire about this product on your website, it doesn’t show that it is made in japan compare to your review here. Let me know if it’s made in japan i will buy now. But if it’s malaysian made I won’t consider
The “J” in the model name normally means that it’s manufactured in Japan, but I agree with your confusion due to the photos on his website. I’ve reached out to them for clarification. I hope they aren’t doing the bait and switch of reviewing the J model, but selling the K (Malaysia) one.
You should do a collab with Graham Stephan! He’s a solid finance UA-camr and I think a video about what watch’s you can actually afford (depending on yearly salary and maybe other factors) and some watches in the category that are the best bang for your buck would be incredibly interesting and helpful to people who maybe don’t know how much they should spend on a watch or maybe need some good ideas on watches in their budget range! Great review as always
My SNK381 has lume on on the numerals. Why is this more expensive watch under-lumed?
will this look better on a 6" wrist than the SNK361?
Would this be too small for a 7 inch wrist?
How did you get this Made in Japan model? Is this the SRPJ81J1 instead of thr SRPJ81K1?
The JDM variant of this model is the SBSA197 with an English and Kanji date wheel.
Why did my comment get deleted? All I did was say I would like to hear Teddy’s opinion on Aliexpress brands. Is that not allowed?
*It appears not.*
I would own Seiko watches if you did not have to spend between $500-$700 to start getting a sapphire crystal.
What’s crazy is they’re still using hardlex in their $500 plus models. Absolutely ridiculous.
Agreed!
For a field watch, i would prefer a mineral rather than sapphire, even i would be fine if it's acrylic! True to the original field watch
@@BroAriq yeah and it beats the purpose of being a rugged function watch.
What's the difference between this and the SRPG27K?
36mm 0r 40mm
I need some help from an expert. I am searching for a special Seiko modell.... It has a blue dial with 2 different finishes like the Tissot Ballade
Anyone a clue which modell that can be?
With a 20mm lug it would be perfect
This or the srpe55k1???
Very nice .
Hardlex, being sturdier and more shatter-resistant than sapphire, is quite befitting for a field watch.
I can't recall ever seeing anyone talk about shattering a sapphire crystal in a situation where a mineral crystal wouldn't have shattered.
But I have seen many mineral crystals scratched badly and very, very few sapphire crystals with more than very light scratches
Why does your watch info differ for the same watch in 2 different videos?
Check if the “same watch” is actually two different watches - SRPG27 (39mm) and SRPJ81 (36mm)
I have this same watch in the 800 series with same bracelet. It has the 7S26 movement with the crown at 4 o'clock position. Wish mine had the lumed triangle at 12. The damn thing won't wear out so my cheapskate nature will not allow to buy this watch. Plus I only paid 75USD for it.
Mine croaked after 2.5 months, warranty dishonored :(
Ted what do you think of the homage Ali express specials? Any plans to make a video about one?
Watch out, I made a comment similar to this one and he deleted my comment for some reason.
no superluminova on the numbers :
They've really gone and stepped away from being affordable for what the watch was intended to be was something for first-timers to get into the hobby of having a mechanical watch now you're spending way too much not getting Sapphire not beef to the gills with Lume for 200$ u could get swc
Does anybody own this watch? I would like to use this as an everyday watch, does it hold up?
very strong watch
I have this, and it is look very robust. But I've mistakeen with size and itt seems to me small like for woman
Literally bought the 40mm version today and then this video came out?!?!? Weird!!
Seiko kills me with hardlex at this price category:/
Agreed. They need to get on the sapphire industry standard already.
Too thick
*Agreed. For its 36mm diameter, the thickness should be like a Woe-Lecks 36mm OP or Explorer.*
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None of those cheap mechanical movements from Seiko are any good. ETA movements are dramatically more accurate. Too many reviews focus on the dial and case, and completely bypass the fact that the movements are crap.
I have the watch and it has been losing 6 seconds a day for the past 6 months.
No, they are not.
@@krasteffYou need to have it adjusted. I also have the same watch and have not been experiencing these issues.