Big Blue 5 : Seiko SRPB89K1 Review
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2019
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This is what I've been calling "The Big Blue 5", which is a Seiko SRPB89K1. Part of Seiko's budget Seiko 5 line. Although unlike many other Seiko 5s, this has a newer movement. The 4R35B adds hacking and hand winding.
A little on the larger side at 43.3mm, and while this looks like a diver, it's more of a dive style watch with 100m WR.
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Just wanted to mention that on some of the video the date is between 3 and 4 as I just happened to be filming this close to midnight. I should of advanced it, but it was late and I didn't notice at the time. 😎
Is that rewindable date??
Great review! I already have a Blue Orient Ray II and it was nice to see your comparisons.
Its channel is one of the best in comparison of watches, excellent sound and video quality, shows the details and makes the comparison of every detail in every watch, excellent and has helped many to choose each brand and specific models, especially the collectors.
Thank you another quality production. I think your videos are amongst the best on UA-cam, all subjects not just watches.
My hypnotherapy session attempting to limit my watch purchases to once a month seems to be working.
Thanks! I could make a self-hypnosis video. Have a ticking clock and just whisper "you will not buy another watch" over and over. 😎
Great value watch- very sharp. You are right about hand length... too often this is the case with the larger Seiko 5s. But, I already have the Blue Mako II and like it a lot.
Nicely done! I found your review thorough, thoughts insightful and great camera work to boot. Couldn't ask for more.
Thanks!
Owned this watch for almost three months now. Changed the strap to a sporty black leather with red stitches and watch looks great. The time is also accurate to my surprise... people look at my watch and thought it's around $500... well i just smile and keep my mouth shut :)
The production value on your channel keeps getting better and better! The macro and micro shots in particular, as well as the music. You’re definitely one of the premium horological youtubers in my opinion. Thank you Shane!
Thank you. Takes time, but I like to think it lets it age better. Maybe some replay value as well.
Great video as usual, thanks for all the information I have picked up from you. Keep up the great work. I think I'm leaning towards the Orient after this video.
Unless you want bigger, I think it's the better choice.
Good review. Thanks. It's a nice watch for the price. But, I can't help but wish the size was closer to 40mm instead of 43mm.
Great vid and review as usual. I love the stunning blue, but I feel very much, like some others have commented, that it is a bit bland. The dial just doesn't work for me. I recently purchased an Orient Ray II, and definitely prefer not just the the dial layout and details, but the smaller size. The Orient is a natural on my wrist. That said, I really enjoy my Seikos (especially the Pepsi Urchin), but this one just isn't for me. Looking forward to more of your vids!
You've finally made one for the big blue, I had been wondering what took you so long : )
Yah. LOL. It was the first of the three I bought. I got the bottle cap shortly after, and it was just more interesting to talk about. Same with the Ice monster. So this one just got shoved to the back of the queue. 😎
I love the dial/bezel of this Seiko Big Blue 5. I have an Orient Blue Ray 11 and to be honest if the pictures in your video accurately represent the color of the blue dial, I think I like the Seiko Big Blue 5’s dial better than my Blue Ray 11. What are your thoughts? I’m curious as to why Seiko decided to omit the day window? Perhaps space limitations. I think your images depicted a single digit date. I’m wondering if double digit dates seem cramped for space within the date window? As usual, you cover all the bases in your review, since you answered all my other potential questions. Thanks for taking the time to put together this very nice production. The narrative, content, and images are all excellent quality. Great job!
Love the blue dial, nice review !
Nice Review. I just recently purchased my first automatic. Snk805 and I love it.
Can't go wrong with a snk805. Thanks!
I like the Orient Ray 2. But the sunburst blue dial on this one, it's just catch my eyes. The blue dial on this seiko 5 really pops out. Thanks for the honest review. I think i wanna buy this watch instead of Ray 2 because of blueish, it's really appealing.
Great video! The blue dial on this watch is fantastic! I am very interested in the SRPB96, one of the other variants with the brown sunburst dial and faux bronze case because of the vintage inspired look.
Nice! I did not see that one before. Looks like the same bezel as this one. Very nice.
Perfect timing. I'm looking to grab a Seiko 5 some time soon and I've been looking at this one a lot. Looks a little larger than I anticipated though.
It is a bit larger then it looks. Not too bad but manageable. Some of the Seiko Recraft models look good as well. Although many of them are a bit larger too.
@@RelativeTime I'm realy tempted to pick up one of those square Recrafts. Love the 70ish style and I don't have any square watches right now.
Very stylish, the perfect item for walking the beach holding a beer.
Im now obsessed with a baby monster, just i dont know which one ill pick.
What a refreshing change, a diver (or dive style) that isn't a microbrand. I love Seiko 5's in general. Particularly the smaller dressier ones (the movement really doesn't bother me). Although I like the look of this one, I do think it's a bit too big, and I personally think it's an easy choice to go for the Orient Ray2/Mako2 for the price. I do also completely agree 100m WR is sufficient for most people's use of a watch. However more does seem more desirable. Great review. Enjoy the ❄️ Monster ⌚
I'm very tempted by the frost monster, but I've bought too many new watches over the last 2 months. So I'll wait and see what the prices are later this year.
Such a great review
Great watch, I added a Barton silicone blue strap that looks fantastic on it.
That would look good.
I like the nickname “Big Blue” it fits the watch. Good choice
Love your videos!
Thank ya!
Excellent review and watch. Btw great channel.!! Thanks for sharing brother!👍👍
Thanks!
Great video!!
I am not a fan of this "5" logo, but for those strong pros, I feel, I can't go wrong with quality of this Seiko :)
That is a beautiful dial, I am partial to the ice monster however. It is very unique. I also love that Orient too. I have an all black pad Orient Nami that I recently purchased, as well as an Orient Make XL which I loved until it quit working after only a little after a year. It was my favorite at the time. I also own an Orient Ranger so as you can tell I do love Orient watches. My other fave in my collection is a Seiko black and orange monster. Those are my faves, I do have a Hamilton field watch that I have my eyes on although being a fan of orients I get just get a defender.
The defender is a good watch. I'm hoping they come out with a gen 2 version soon.
@@RelativeTime a defender v. 2 with hacking and hand winding would be sweet.
Very strong review as always and great photography work. You do know how to make a watch look GREAT.
I love the look of this Seiko 5 but I was wondering, what are your thoughts on how it compares to the Invicta Pro Diver Automatic 9094OB? The Invicta can't hold a candle to the Sieko 5 in terms of illumination however, the blue bezel and face, 40 mm case, crown guards, screw down crown , 200 meter WR, and Seiko NH35a movement makes the Invicta a real alternative. Ok ... there is the "INVICTA" engraved on the side of the case but as you noted in your review, “An Infamous Shade of Blue: Invicta Pro Diver Review (9094OB)" no one can see that while its on your wrist. Lastly, with the Invicta you get all the aforementioned goodies for about ½ the price of the Seiko 5.
I would love to see a head to head between the Seiko and Invicta. If you can fit that match up into your schedule it would be great. Again, these are just may thoughts, I have the baby Orange and Ice Monster S5s and I love them both but I just wondered what your thoughts are on the Invicta Auto 9094OB compared to the Seiko SRPB89K1. Food for thought... Cheers!!!
Hmmm good question. The big difference is going to be size and lume. If this was shrunk down to 41mm, then it would be very similar to an Orient Ray II, perhaps with better lume. So the pros and cons would be similar to a Ray II vs a Pro diver.
Either way, I think the finishing of the case and bezel will be better on the Seiko and Orient. Yet the bigger difference would be the shade of blue. Depending on the light the pro diver almost seems to have a slight purplish shade to it. While the Orient and this Seiko are more of a Royal blue color. So that would more depend on what you prefer.
A matchup would be interesting, but I'm not sure I'll have the time. At least not for the next few months. I'll write it down and see in a bit.
Although your right about the price. Not much can touch the Invicta pro divers for value. Maybe a few of the Chinese brands.
i just bought the green dial.very nice..replacing my old seiko bought in 2007.
I would of bought the green one first if I had seen it.
@@RelativeTime .... I also bought the green version. I call it the Hulk 5. Same fantastic sunburst dial. Seems to hide its size a little better than the blue version. I also have the Baby Ice Monster. I collect Seiko's mainly, so the more the merrier.
Great video. I agree with the seconds hand too, I believe an all red seconds hand like the Seiko srpb15 or srpb21 which also have that nice blue dial would have worked better. Check those out if you have a minute, another good Seiko 5 with turtle case and 4 R movement. They have a bit of a Hamilton PanEurop look to them. I picked one up recently, and the blue dial really pops like this watch. B.
I'll give them a look in the future. I've seen them before but I thought they were too wide. Although if it's a turtle like case with shorter lug to lug should be fine.
Nice job!
The Hardlex crystal is really good. The plastic crystal that Seiko and Rolex Used in the late eighties were really crap. Great Video and Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. Hardlex is a great material, especially for divers. Sapphire may be more scratch resistant, but hardlex is more impact resistant. And if your being tossed around on a boat with air tank everywhere, that's a good thing.
Beautiful watch and personally I like the larger caise size. Do they do it in sunburst Green if so that would be one killer watch. Great Video thank you Shane.😃
Darren Smith , yes they do!
I think it's SRPB93 in green and gold. cool looking
nice watch really like the blue... cheers
The green one is quite nice looking as well.
Good video!
I have this watch with a rose gold case, blue bezel, and a chocolate face. It's a killer watch for the money and is very versatile with straps
@Richard Moloney the lume is fine, way better then the citizen lume, but it bothers me how there's no lume on the bezel
Wow. That's a color combination. You know the model number?
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@Richard Moloney no problem
Thanks for another perfect review. I have mixed feelings about this Seiko 5. Is it a true Seiko 5, without a day wheel? It strikes me as a little boring too. I think it is not the dial, but the bazel that makes it boring. In my opinion It can't compete with the quality of its nephews , the Orient Mako and Ray II.
If I remember correctly. it's called Seiko 5 because of 5 key features. One of which was a day/date. So in some ways it's not really a Seiko 5. At least not from the traditional sense.
The blue/Gray nato looks so much better in this video than it does on amazon
Sometimes those pictures don't quite capture colors right.
@@RelativeTime That's for sure, that's why its always nice having reviewer pictures and videos :)
Is it just me? I love the Black Bay look, and instantly wonder about colour combos and bezel changes.. hmm.. nice..
Now that you mention it, a little. Could easily put some snowflake hands on it. Not sure about bezel options, might be an odd size. But has potential.
I usually don't like divers, at all or sport watches but this one is an exception, this one and that blueish Squalee.. its the colors 😆
There is just starting something about a nice blue diver. 😎
I have the SRPB96 but I have a Kamasu coming soon.
The Kamasu is great. Which color did you order?
@@RelativeTime It's a black dial model with rubber strap and goldish bezel, item number RA-AA005B. Super-nice watch. It arrived yesterday.
Could you do more Seiko Monsters videos?
I'd like to in the future. Just a matter of time and funds.
The dial looks a wee bit sparse to me, probably because it's the size of a pocket watch. Still, there's no arguing with the quality of that sunburst, something at which Seiko have excelled for years. On the whole I have to agree that the Ice Monster is the pick of those three on grounds of distinctiveness without being as ineffably strange as the Bottle Cap, but none of them will be displacing the Russian Clunker in my affections.
Just goes to show you. That just because something is more expensive, doesn't mean you will like it any more.
It says 100 meters of water resistance but without the screw down crown could you swim with it?
Short answer is yes. Longer answer is a bit more complicated, and I'm not an expert so bear that in mind.
From what I've read in the past, a screw down crown by itself keeps water out at lower pressure, but once you get some depth it's still relying on an internal gasket. The screw down part is more about keeping it secured rather then being pulled out.
If you think about it most crystal's are secured with just a very tight fitting gasket as well. Although your not usually pulling it out or rotating it.
Personally I have no problem getting a watch without a screw down crown wet, and the occasional swim. Yet if it's something I'm regularly taking into water I would prefer a screw down crown. Just for piece of mind.
@@RelativeTime thanks, I appreciate the insight.
I don’t think it has solid links bracelet. I have a SRPB513 that has what I think it’s identical bracelet, and it doesn’t actually have solid links they are just made to look solid but you can see the welding lines on links sides. I think this watch looks really good but for sure the Ray is a better option.
I'll double check. It felt pretty solid, although I've been fooled a few times. I know it wasn't like the Solar orient I reviewed a week ago.
I’d be curious. Mine is definitely hollow (but made to look like solid) and from the look of it (and the fact that my watch belongs basically to the same Seiko 5 series) your bracelet seems identical. I actually modified it and I wear it on the SKX009 and it looks fantastic. I don’t really mind the build because it is light and comfortable, and I’m not banging the watch on anything 😀
Is that rewindable date???
No. Just forward. Can't go back to the future.
Reminds me of the Tudor Black Bay on some ways
A few others have mentioned that. I think it's the gap between the indicators and the case.
Bezel?
The green one is nice looking but harder to get
Just looked it up. SRPB93 very nice.
@@RelativeTime yes that is the one i think i will treat myself to that in the near future along with the orient kamasu you did a video on very nice watch also
I was very lucky I managed to stumble across the SRPB93 K1 ( green dial ) at a local jewellers. My wife bought it for me for a gift .. I told her it was very hard to find the green dial version .... I believe it is now discontinued . Love the watch . My next timepiece purchase will be either San Martin submariner hulk , or Heimdallr submariner hulk . They are both great homages of the Rolex submariner at a fraction of the price . Both are getting great reviews
@@neilhennessey2821 yes i like the san martin they are bringing out an updated version this month i think
How come I don’t get notifications on your videos
Just the way UA-cam operates. Just because you subscribe, doesn't mean they always notify you. Kind of frustrating honestly. There is the "bell" icon near the subscribe button, if you hit that then it's supposed to always notify you.
Great review.
I personally do not like this model. It looks like a Black Bay Homage, not a Seiko. While not a bad thing, For the most part, I Like Seiko Design aesthetics. This doesn’t look like a Seiko, and no day on a Seiko 5 seems wrong.
I agree that the Ice Monster is a lot more interesting and looks like a Seiko, very unique and different. Plus it has the day function.
If I remember right. They are called Seiko 5 for the 5 features they were all supposed to have. One of which was a day. So in some ways it's not a Seiko 5. At least from a classic definition.
Relative Time I believe they are affordable, durable, have some sort of water resistance, Day/Date, and 4 o’clock crown.
However, many Seiko 5 models don’t have a 4K’ o’clock crown anymore. Most still have the day/Date.
That look has broad appeal. Homage territory . I want one as soon as they drop the date and shrink to 39mm.🕶
Other then the SKX013, does Seiko have any divers smaller then 40?
Not really... thats why I havd a "small" collection.
Call it the MegaMan" Seiko
I didn't notice that. Pretty close to that blue color. 😎
your voice remind me Patrick Bateman’s morning routine.
It's been mentioned before. I n fact I've been meaning to get some nice white business cards made up to include in the videos as a joke, but haven't got around to it yet.
@@RelativeTime Let's see Paul Allen's watch.
Although it's a nice watch, to me, it's a bit boring. Somehow it just fails to capture me and make me want it. Unlike, let's say, my Helm Khuraburi and Komodo. Or, staying with Seiko: the bottle cap...
Some have pointed out that it looks a little black bay like. I didn't notice that before, but otherwise your right. Nothing really special, or distinct. Between the Khuraburi and the Komodo, which do you like better? So far I like the komodo, love the dial. It is a bit tall though, although I think that's expected. Seems to built like a a tank, or a submarine.
@@RelativeTime tough choice. I think the Komodo is more for edc as it also has a date. But the Khuraburi is more distinct. I knew you were going to say that about the height, given some remarks you had in recent videos about liking flatter watches 😀 apart from the height, the size of the Komodo is actually pretty perfect for me. And I tend to like a bit oversized anyway. Love the weight and feel of both watches. The clasp on the bracelet is a miss in my book. That is way too big..
I was a little concerned about the height, but after wearing it a while. Not a big deal. At least until you try to put it on a thicker nato. Then I think it starts to be too tall, and feel a little top heavy.
The bracelet and clasp are very well made, but maybe over engineered. I think it's a perfect diver for someone that does dive, and a great summer watch from everyone else. The height and bracelet are going to make it a little tough to wear in winter when trying to layer a sweater and a jacket.
Absolutely love the white dial and powder blue indices though. Already tested the lume, easily held it's own against the Ice monster and a turtle.
@@RelativeTime for sure! It's a lume "monster" (no pun intended). I tried on one of my NATO straps as well, but it wears way better on a Zulu strap indeed. Now I can't wait to get my hands on a Vanuatu to complete the trio...
Orient!
👀👀👀👀👍👍👍❤❤❤
If you go skx...Go orient
Those cheap "dive style" watches would be far better if the bezel didn't look so cheap. I can live with the limited water resistance. But the absence of the lume pit on the bezel, screams cheapness. It's maybe nothing for someone unfamiliar with dive watches. But for those who love and care, it's a huge cheap eyesore. If you can't afford a real dive watch, just don't buy one at all.
Your comment got me thinking if I could remember any real divers without a lume pip. Other then Vostok (which is a thing to itself), the only other divers that don’t have a pip, have a fully lined bezel. So you have a point.
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I like the Orient better.
Which One?
Ray II