Seiko SSK023 GMT “Explorer” (Trifecta Watches)

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  • Опубліковано 13 лют 2024
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    Trifecta Watches
    Jake Franklin
    602 Columbia St
    Lafayette, IN 47901
    www.TrifectaWatches.com
    jake@trifectawatches.com
    Use this code at checkout for best deal “RRTrifecta”
    Width. 39.3mm
    Lug to lug. 48mm
    Thickness. 13.9mm
    Lug opening. 20mm
    Crown. 6.5mm
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 54

  • @SMH24.7
    @SMH24.7 Місяць тому +4

    Here's how I remember which direction to rotate the crown when adjusting the date or the GMT hand on the 4R34.
    It's "DOWN" for "DATE" (D for D) and "UP" for "UTC" (U for U). UTC: Universal Time Coordinated = GMT. At first you might not know which direction to rotate the crown, and change the date instead of the GMT hand and/or vice-versa. Hope that helps.

  • @scarredhandsreviews
    @scarredhandsreviews 5 місяців тому +10

    That's one good looking 5KeXplorer.

  • @dosprompt5418
    @dosprompt5418 5 місяців тому +10

    I have this exact watch coming in from Trifecta today. Jake is the man.

  • @TheTimLara
    @TheTimLara 5 місяців тому +5

    These new Seiko 5s are really nice!

  • @tschoy9388
    @tschoy9388 5 місяців тому +4

    Seiko done a great job again.

  • @felo6035
    @felo6035 5 місяців тому +7

    Ordered one but with white dial from Japan. Cost a little more, but really like the white dial variant.

  • @scrhunter3901
    @scrhunter3901 5 місяців тому +1

    Looks amazing and oldscool👌🏻

  • @michaelbradley6488
    @michaelbradley6488 5 місяців тому +2

    Really love this one.

  • @mitchmatic8029
    @mitchmatic8029 5 місяців тому +1

    I did think I was done, but NOooo. But happy to work with Jake and Trifecta on this.

  • @onemph05
    @onemph05 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm waiting for grey market to get the jdm white dial variant.

  • @Erik-xy5xj
    @Erik-xy5xj 5 місяців тому +7

    Damn I miss those 2017 times where I bought my first Seiko Samurai new for 260$

    • @user-pn3im5sm7k
      @user-pn3im5sm7k 3 місяці тому +2

      We had a competent president in those times

    • @wyles965
      @wyles965 3 місяці тому

      @@user-pn3im5sm7k Not even close.

    • @maxhamilton8204
      @maxhamilton8204 Місяць тому

      @@user-pn3im5sm7kTrue words, agree.

  • @SaSpursFan
    @SaSpursFan 3 місяці тому

    Jake is nice!

  • @zox922
    @zox922 4 місяці тому +1

    Do you guys think a brown, tan dial variant will get made ?

  • @JM.TheComposer
    @JM.TheComposer Місяць тому

    What is the purpose of the numbered bezel, and does it rotate?

  • @dvpemberton
    @dvpemberton 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice looking watch, but should have saphire and a proper clasp at this price.

    • @spoonybard64
      @spoonybard64 3 місяці тому

      They never will for their 5 watches. Part of their marketing, otherwise less people will be inclined to buy their prospex watches.

  • @ClevaTreva
    @ClevaTreva Місяць тому

    Not doing this in BLUE was a big mistake on Seiko's part...

  • @michaeloneil3653
    @michaeloneil3653 5 місяців тому +5

    I get the use of the hardlex but no lume on the Arabic's is lame. Kinda of kills it for me.

    • @ShepherdsSheepdog
      @ShepherdsSheepdog 3 місяці тому

      I like the minimalist lume approach. I can tell what damn time it is, but I can't read a book or be seen from low Earth orbit at night.

    • @michaeloneil3653
      @michaeloneil3653 3 місяці тому

      @@ShepherdsSheepdog I have bad night vision I need it to be as bright as possible. Have the numbers lumed helps

  • @yanicmb
    @yanicmb 3 місяці тому

    I got this in white and honestly did not like it, it was so small and flimsy, I even wondered if I got a fake one but the bracelet feel cheap and bites hair, and the dial is so reflective. the watch looks way bigger on camera in person its tiny, well to me

  • @drbobsnightmare2521
    @drbobsnightmare2521 5 місяців тому +2

    If it just had a screw down crown and lumed arabics, I'd probably have one yesterday. And I'd be complaining that it's not sapphire. Maybe seiko should just raise the price and fix everything.

  • @MammothBehemoth
    @MammothBehemoth 3 місяці тому

    I like it, except the bezel has a 24hr time in 24hr increments and the inner track have a 24hr time in 12hr increment. Not looking cohesive. Could've been better with a 24hr time in 24hr increments for the bezel, then 60min time for the outer dial, then 12hr time for the inner dial just like in the SNK809 or no bezel inscription but a 24hr time in 24hr increments for the inner track like the MWC GMT 100m G10

  • @nk-oi3oo
    @nk-oi3oo 3 місяці тому

    Hard to find. Everywhere is sold out.

  • @captainblimp4133
    @captainblimp4133 5 місяців тому

    Seems to be a slight gap between the crown and side of case.
    The new Seiko's aren't a patch on the older models.
    Haven't bought a Seiko since my Sarb in 2019.

  • @sean550
    @sean550 5 місяців тому +25

    Still no saphire crystal.99% off micro brands have it..would not cost seiko much to add it...

    • @Angry_Gnome
      @Angry_Gnome 5 місяців тому +3

      You could always mod it with one.

    • @Ronin228
      @Ronin228 5 місяців тому +13

      Rock the hardlex until you scratch it, then upgrade to sapphire

    • @carlmanu
      @carlmanu 5 місяців тому +5

      Agreed, in this day and age, even aliexpress Chinese specials come with sapphire.

    • @daveLin104
      @daveLin104 4 місяці тому +8

      They don't want it to get too close in specs to the mid range watches thats why otherwise hurt the next level sales.

    • @XROBXEX
      @XROBXEX 4 місяці тому

      Ive never seen or held a domed Hardlex, just the “regular” flat ones. Are they just as susceptible to scratches? I looked at my Hardlex-equipped BFK one time and I’m pretty sure it got scratched, they’re ridiculously non-robust. I don’t understand why Seiko (or everyone) doesn’t include sapphire on every model, when it’s affordable, AND one of the most beneficial features one can have on a watch. Not everyone knows or cares about the movement, but immediately one can spot the clarity and richness of sapphire. I guess it doesn’t really matter, when that afore-mentioned movement runs about +- 3 minutes a day, yes, minutes. This is a really nice-looking watch. Thanks for the review.

  • @EdmundPorter-ju8kd
    @EdmundPorter-ju8kd 5 місяців тому +2

    I love this watch. Tried it on, I have 8.25” wrist and it looked silly. Bummer

    • @fmcdomer
      @fmcdomer 4 місяці тому

      U have a fat wrist. This is for tiny Asians

    • @yanicmb
      @yanicmb 3 місяці тому

      same I literally just commented this, I got it in white and man it looked like a toy and the dial was so cluttered

  • @twiki1963
    @twiki1963 2 місяці тому

    1st position adjustment should move the HOUR hand and not the GMT hand. I want my ‘GMT watch’ to allow easy TZ changes while leaving GMT (reference) unchanged.
    Other Seiko calibres do this - so this one is a fail.

  • @WilliamKerry79
    @WilliamKerry79 5 місяців тому

    This watch is so close to selling me on it. Can I get a 42mm version please.

  • @JowcoI
    @JowcoI 5 місяців тому +4

    The speedmaster has hesalite crystal and costs 20 times more, stop the hardlex bashing, this is annoying

    • @horlogemecanique
      @horlogemecanique 4 місяці тому

      The Speedy has it because some hardcore fans want it, not for cost cutting. Different reasons

    • @JowcoI
      @JowcoI 3 місяці тому

      @@horlogemecanique they do everything themselves the cost cutting reason is irrelevant,

  • @timeiseverything4
    @timeiseverything4 3 місяці тому

    Oceaneva GMT is a far better value over all

  • @bobbybodybagz7207
    @bobbybodybagz7207 5 місяців тому

    San Martin dumps on these

    • @WINDINGCROWNS
      @WINDINGCROWNS 4 місяці тому +1

      True but they have no overhead so it's easy to give more. Big box brands spend more in all directions. It's not apples to apples when comparing

    • @bobbybodybagz7207
      @bobbybodybagz7207 4 місяці тому +1

      @@WINDINGCROWNS cool as a consumer no one cares about overhead... Seiko charges you more for much less. San Martin makes a better watch than Seiko period. So if you care about Seiko's overhead and want to pay $600 for a mineral crystal super thick caller GMT go for it...or by San Martin or a micro brand.

    • @WINDINGCROWNS
      @WINDINGCROWNS 4 місяці тому

      @@bobbybodybagz7207 I like name brands. I stopped buying AliExpress

    • @WINDINGCROWNS
      @WINDINGCROWNS 3 місяці тому

      @@bobbybodybagz7207 I didn't disagree with your statement. I just mentioned WHY it's possible for San Martin to dump on Seiko. They spend less than Seiko. I like San Martin too. Yes they give you more bang for your buck. I had my microbrands phase. No value retention. So I don't buy many of them for my personal collection. I don't need a hundred value watches.

  • @momentum6743
    @momentum6743 5 місяців тому +5

    The quality of new Seikos for the price is pretty Bad i must say, No Saphire, No screw down crown, stamped Clasp... i dont know but other Brands to that for much less Money and hey lets be true, Its a Rolex Explorer 2 Clone.

  • @lanky-x782
    @lanky-x782 5 місяців тому +4

    Sorry seiko but for around $140.00 you can get a 40mm Pagani Design PD-1762 with an nh34 and sapphire. Yea it's a clone of the explorer 2 but this model is not far off from that explorer 2. Nice watch but way over priced. Hard pass.

  • @dcmcu
    @dcmcu 5 місяців тому +2

    Seiko less quality more expensive more exploiting old fans more disappointing Will be sorry very soon

  • @daytonaukpc9387
    @daytonaukpc9387 5 місяців тому

    It's still a seiko that's the problem.