Seiko 5 watchez are simply incredible. Its almost unbelievable that there is a watch of this caliber that exist at anorice point that is so low. You truly can't go wrong with Seiko 5.
I have an SNKL23 (Black version of this) with a black leather strap and add-on butterfly clasp and I'm literally living the dream off of this entry-level watch that looks like a thousand dollar watch! (got it for $75) It has its handsome look along with its day-date complication and lume, there's nothing more I could ask for! You can't hand-wind it but you can just hold the whole thing and spin it around, though mine was advanced half a minute after a week.
A couple of years ago I got a Seiko 5 1971 with extra model names Actus SS (no idea what that means) on my domestic auction site for small money. It's a bit complicated to set day/date (you actually push the crown in slow or fast to set day/date, which is tedious). I've no idea when it was last serviced, but it works fine.
My dad has got Seiko 5, it's been working perfectly since he bought it (1999). So I followed his lead and also got Seiko 5 watch. Very satisfied with the quality for this price.
The best looking Seiko 5 is in my slim wrist right now. It's a small 34mm watch with a date/day black dial and stainless bracelet. It also has both civilian and military time. It still looks new after wearing it almost daily for 27 years.
I agree - great watch with the pinstripes! I love the 5 logo for the same reasons as you - it looks good and stands for a solid and exceptionally broad line of watches.
My Seiko 5 SNK809 came from the factory very close to the COSC parameters with an average of +6 seconds per day! And it is still maintaining that pace :)
I got a Seiko SNKL41 for my first automatic a week or so ago. I'm glad I got this one for as cheap as I did, $61.88 for a used, like new one with all the things it came with. runs +2 seconds per day, and I put an old old but nice leather strap that probably costs more than this did, and I love it
Own this watch for 2 weeks now. I cannot believe it, but as someone who is a stickler for accuracy, this watch runs at +.5 to 1 sec per day. Since the day I received the watch until now, it is 10 seconds ahead of the official time in my computer.
I own multiple watches , including a very nice Rolex DateJust with the Tuxedo dial, but after watching this video I tracked down this Seiko and purchased it and I'm not disappointed..the watch as you stated, punches way above its price. I did put it on a leather strap ( although the bracelet looks good on the watch, it is a little jangly ) which dresses up the watch very nicely. Hard to believe how dressy it looks on wrist and definitely has a great Seiko vibe much like the SARB or Grand Seiko...without the price tag. Great video. Cheers M.
@nickharris007 yes the applied seiko logo and 5 shield IMO is excellent and iconic except the sports sign, it cheapened the overall look. Some other seiko 5 has the sports logo. And not this one in the video btw.
Thanks for this. I had one of these languishing in my drawer as it ceased to function over 8 years ago. Inspired me to get it seen to and quoted £95 for new mainspring and service but now feels like well worth it.
Think that watch is probably one of the best value out there and I agree with alot of the other comments with another band you have a fantastic watch .
Finely a bling free no-nonsense watch, no confusing rings you never use, no hands that draw attention to them selves instead of to the time, no lego block indicators, no weird extra clock faces, lovely. Nice clean. ALL GOOD.
Nice watch. Nice summary. Love the comment about the nice bands costing as much (or more) than the watch itself. I wish more people would also address that. :)
Man, beautiful, design, shape, finish, pure class. But holly molly, folded links, thank god that its mostly a thing of the past. Been binging your vids lately, keep up the good work, cheers.
Thanks for the review 👍 I finally managed to find one that ships to the UK. Can anyone suggest a good aftermarket oyster bracelet that will work for this watch? Thank you 😊
Its amazing how Seiko 5 watches only cost not more than $80.00 US and it looks like a $1,500.00 swiss watches In terms of performance, reliability and durability. You can't really go wrong with Seiko 5
They are lovly, I've got both the black and this one. It's a wonderful folded-link bracelet, remember it was the lingua-franca in bracelets for every watch brand just 30 years ago, and is a specialty and art in itself. The movement can be regulated.
The 7S26 just doesn't make sense in 2019 anymore unless price is a big concern. The 4R35/36 should be the minimum you get these days, which hacks, hand winds and has bi-directional winding.
Nice watch. I have many vintage Seiko 5. The new Seiko 5 are not in the same class. Here are my top 5 keepers; 1. 7619 7060 25 jewels Sportsmatic. 170 Usd. This one is nicer than the Datejust. It's not 36 nor 39. It's in-between - 37.5, nice vintage sports size. It has a zaratsu polished bezel inside and protected by the glass. The hands and indices are also zaratsu polished. They still glitters after 5o years. 2. 7619 9060 25 jewels sportsmatic . 150 Usd. This one has a diver's indices, like the vintage 62Mas, only nicer. The hands are also lumed. 3. 5126 6030 23 jewels Rally Diver. 430 Usd. Comes in a really cool bracelet. 4. 6119 8410 - 21 jewels casual. 135 Usd. 37mm. Pastel marine blue dial. Very unique and comfortable bracelet. 1st link is 18mm ( internal lug width ). 2nd link is 24mm ( external lug width ). Then it taper down to 16mm at the clasp. A piece of art. 5. 6139 7010 Speedmaster - This is probably the rarest of the 6139. It was assigned to the Japanese Air Force. Of my one dozen vintage Seiko chronographs, this is the only one with applied Arabic indices.
@@DeanoDrives You are welcomed. I shared the list below with Saleendriver after watching his very nice vintage seiko collection. These are my favorite among my 4-5 dozens Vintage Seiko.; 1. 4522 7000 - 900 usd. This is a 25 Jewels 5 Hz hi-beat Three Center Hand Manual wind. This is a higher caliber than the KS4502 (400usd) which in turn is higher than the LM5470 (200 usd), which is why the GS is double the price of the KS, and, the KS double that of LM, though all are running at 5Hz. If you have played with manual wind watches, just by looking at the hour and minute hands, you would already know which is a better one. I commented more about this on Upstick's video on the Explorer vs SBGN 001 which were made to disparage Bark and Jack. 2. 7016 5011 Monaco and 5029 Tank - 1000 usd. Patek made this caliber only in the mid 2000. One would cost you 100K. 3. 9223 8000 -200 usd. This is a 8 jewels twin quartz. It has a washi dial you see on the new GS. The washi is also engraved on the case and the whole bracelet. 4. 7A48 Moonface Fishing Master -600 usd. This is a serviceable 15 jewels quartz. Very cool bracelet 5. 8305 7000 - 350 usd. This is a 30 jewels Seikomatic Clover. It has the clover leaf veins brushed on the case. 6. 5146 7000 - 350 usd. This a 27 jewels hi-beat Presmatic. It has the same clover leaf brushed finish, but, a sharper case. The hands and indices are zaratzu polished. 7. 6218 8950 - 170 usd. This is a 30 jewels mechanism which were later upgraded for the GS. It has zaratsu polished hands and indices with the same 62GS case. Have both the SS and gold-filled. 8. 7619 7000 -150 usd. This is much nicer than the Datejust. The zaratsu polished bezel is internal, protected by the glass. 50 years old and it still glitters. The hand and indices are also zaratsu polished. 9. 5126 6030 rally diver - 430 usd. This is a super cool sport watch with an equally cool bracelet. 10. 5216 6030 LM Special - 200usd. This has a facet glass like the KS vanac special which i also own. 11. Gold feather- 350 usd. Gold filled. At 7.8mm, it's the thinnest watch during its time. A year later dethroned by Citizen Diamond Flake. It has a Star on the dial, symbol for a special watch. 12. Crown Special - 430 usd. Have both the SS and gold-filled. These also have the star symbol. They came out a year later after the 1st GS, and have the same train.
I collect vintage Seiko and Citizen too. Makes you wonder why anyone would buy a modern watch at all !! I bought a Seikomatic P 33 jewels in excellent condition and original bracelet for the same price as this watch your showing !!! Made in 1967 and fabricated for only 2 years; the example I bought being number 147 !
@@apegrasshoplizard You are absolutely right. I have more than four dozens of vintage GS/KS/Seiko. That Seikomatic p-33 that you have is a gem. I have a number of very nice Seikomatic and Presmatic too; 1. 8306 7000 Seikomatic Clover- This is a 30 jewels caliber. This one has the clover leaf veins finished on the case. The indices are cut to look and sparkle like diamonds. Really difficult to find in mint condition 2. 6128 8950 Seikomatic Weekdater - This is a 35 jewels caliber. I have both in GF and SS. The hands and indices are zaratsu polished which still glitters. They also have the same case as the 62GS. There's a crown embossed on the back case to show its class. The base is similar to that of the GS. 3. 5146 7000 Presmatic - This is a 27 jewels Hi-beat caliber. It also has the clover veins on the case.. Have to see these watches in person to see how amazing they are. The indices are zaratsu mirror finished with black infill, and comes with a very fine linen dial. This, too, is really hard to find in mint condition. 4. 5146 5011 Presmatic - This the same caliber as above. This called the Blanco TV. The indices are all horizontal, zaratsu polished with black infill on one side. 5. 9223 8000 KQ - In terms of designs and finishing, this my favourite of my seiko collection, which includes more than a dozen new gs. This a 8 jewels twin quartz. The indices are zaratsu polished on the inner half and black infill on the outer half. It has a washi dial, case, and, the whole bracelet. It's like the 5146 7020 Presmatic, which is even more spectacular. I hunted in vain for this piece. It has a hammered case, dial, and, bracelet. We can see this now in the latest GS SBGZ001, but, this one is short of the hammered bracelet. Whoever has this Presmatic is on cloud nine. Cheers!
It is certainly a good looking watch, but with the 7S movement, I have to say it's seriously outdated. I wouldn't hesitate if it uses the 4R movement which is windable and hackable.
I have the darker silver-gray dial version, same indented stripes but with golden accents on the indices. (SNKL 19) It may sound tacky, but it is not, because it was done in restrain. The case, even the bracelet are exactly the same, and look like it cost markedly more than it did. It's an elegant and fine watch and I'm quite happy to own it. I recommend this version for those, who find the bright, whitish silver dial version in the review a 'bit too cold.
I love that dial, very mesmerizing but only if Seiko 5 were available in crown at 3 o'clock, that would be perfect for that price. I am not really a fan of crown at 4. But for that price, you really can't complain much to begin with.
I have the classic SNKL23 model and have been thinking of getting this one as well, before Seiko decides to get rid of all these affordable fun smaller 5 models with the outdated but reliable 7s26 movement, and focusing on higher priced levels. One thing I noticed now in this video (have watched it once before), is that the classic stripes on dial are in relief here which isn't the case with the SNKL23 model. I actually had to check again, but if my vision isn't totally off, the stripes on SNKL23 are elevated and in relief on the SNKL15. Or am I hallucinating lol. I totally agree on the 5 logo. It has a half decade history on a classic model that earns respect. The new one which is a kinda hybrid of 5 and S (as in sports, I guess) will never be as timeless as the classic one.
The case is in quite a few version dial I have the 5bprijt dial in black there is blue and silver too if u just cannot get enough of the 5 logo! Personally I thought it would camouflage it but it doesn't. Some are hard to find now. Maybe get this next.
You can get lucky or unlucky with the bracelet. If the links have been pressed tight there is not much of a problem. But equally, maybe even more often the links aren't pressed tight and little gaps remain in which hairs can and will get stuck.
The only downside is the short bracelet. 16 centimeters length ?Had to change the clip for longer Tissot buckle because it’s impossible to by extra links . Need at least 18 sm. For the larger wrists .
Nice watch but in this price range I'd personally go quartz (G-Shock or digi Casio/Timex) as I have very little need for dressier timepiece. I may have missed it but what is the lug width?
I agree, the 7S26 is not too bad if you are wearing a piece all the time, with a wound spring and moving in all positions. Sometimes they’re out but you can adjust this yourself. I have the SNXS73 and SNXS79, and as you mention the case is a little awkward with the gaps, but that’s a good thing in a hot climate, a little wrist air flow. I have some old 5 sportsmatics from the ‘60 with similar cases.
Too big a case. 36mm is better. Plus I like champagne colour dial although silver is good. Please make it smaller then I will buy. My wrist is 6.25inches.
A good watch isn't just about the dial. Yes, these look nice, but I have the same moveent in another 5, the SNZ. The lack of winding betrays where the costs were cut, and to me is a pain.
I am a not very active pensioner and I have a new Seiko 5 Snxg47k1 which looks lovely and that and the cheap price was why I bought it. I do not trust it however if I have a sleep in the day it stops. I am giving it away. I have a Sea-gull Ocean Star now which is a bigger watch and has a cyclops which is great. Never let's me down. The lume goes through the night too. Just an old man's point of view.
@@d3xmeister If I bought them to use them yes. Some people maybe only stare at their watches but I guess the Seiko buyers aren't one of them. Not in this price range.
Peter Gplus Well I paid $75 for my SNKL45 and I’m amazed at how this watch looks feels and works for this price. Millions of miles ahead of any cheap Chinese or no-name brands in that respect. The bracelet while far from being great (folded links and hollow end links it’s surprisingly tough and solid (non-rattly) and super comfortable and no hair pull. It’s different than the ones on the SNKL23 or the one in this video. Hacking and hand-winding are non-issues in my opinion, I never wound an automatic as I never had the need too (plus 30 secs of shaking will give you up to 10 hours on a 7S movement) and setting it right on the second can be achieved without hacking also but still I see it as a non-point since mechanical watches aren’t that accurate anyway, heck, new Rolexes are 2-3 seconds/day
my seiko 5 died, snk809, swap its wristband with newly bought orient tristar... orient's tristar bracelet is soo thin, not durable, just hit something and one of the bracelet hinge bend. seiko 5 bracelet even the lower end models seems solid and strong
Very beautifull watch, but i think the SNKL41 looks better to the Grand Seiko than this one (personal tought) !In Seiko 5 line i have the snx 111 and the snkl43 k1(the blue-purple face) !The snkl43 is a 36 mm case beauty, and it looks close to Grand Seiko also !I put them lather straps(brown to snkl43, and black tu snx 111) and it looks stunning !My future purchase i think has to be a Presage SRPB44J1(4R35 mouvement)!It's a bit larger (40mm case), but it's ok !Keep up the good work mister ! I love this channel ! :)
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I love that dial. It's really a blessing to be able to appreciate both higher end and lower end Seikos.
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Seiko 5 watchez are simply incredible. Its almost unbelievable that there is a watch of this caliber that exist at anorice point that is so low. You truly can't go wrong with Seiko 5.
This case - maybe in 39mm- with the dial of the SNXS and a better bracelet would be the ultimate affordable everyday watch.
I have an SNKL23 (Black version of this) with a black leather strap and add-on butterfly clasp and I'm literally living the dream off of this entry-level watch that looks like a thousand dollar watch! (got it for $75)
It has its handsome look along with its day-date complication and lume, there's nothing more I could ask for!
You can't hand-wind it but you can just hold the whole thing and spin it around, though mine was advanced half a minute after a week.
I own a seiko snk809 for a year now with the same 7s26 movement and I can confirm it's pretty accurate.
I still have my 5 that I bought in 1976...still works.
A couple of years ago I got a Seiko 5 1971 with extra model names Actus SS (no idea what that means) on my domestic auction site for small money. It's a bit complicated to set day/date (you actually push the crown in slow or fast to set day/date, which is tedious). I've no idea when it was last serviced, but it works fine.
My dad has got Seiko 5, it's been working perfectly since he bought it (1999). So I followed his lead and also got Seiko 5 watch. Very satisfied with the quality for this price.
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The best looking Seiko 5 is in my slim wrist right now. It's a small 34mm watch with a date/day black dial and stainless bracelet. It also has both civilian and military time. It still looks new after wearing it almost daily for 27 years.
I agree - great watch with the pinstripes! I love the 5 logo for the same reasons as you - it looks good and stands for a solid and exceptionally broad line of watches.
Finally someone who feels like me about the 5 logo 👏👏👍👍
My Seiko 5 SNK809 came from the factory very close to the COSC parameters with an average of +6 seconds per day! And it is still maintaining that pace :)
Great review! Your macro shots really helped me gain an even better appreciation for the small dial details.
I got a Seiko SNKL41 for my first automatic a week or so ago. I'm glad I got this one for as cheap as I did, $61.88 for a used, like new one with all the things it came with. runs +2 seconds per day, and I put an old old but nice leather strap that probably costs more than this did, and I love it
Own this watch for 2 weeks now. I cannot believe it, but as someone who is a stickler for accuracy, this watch runs at +.5 to 1 sec per day. Since the day I received the watch until now, it is 10 seconds ahead of the official time in my computer.
Stop raising prices of all these Seiko 5s...lol
True that lol, the snkl23 is out of stock every where lol
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Very high demands!
@@90AlmostFamous it's still in stock at skywatches tho, worldwide shipping
@@SOCerberus94 oh i already got snka01k1, but thanks for info ; man the skywatch price for snkl23 is really lower than websites where i saw it damn
These videos are a life saver. I hate the photos Seiko put out there. Makes their products feel so out of swag. Thanks for the video man.
I own multiple watches , including a very nice Rolex DateJust with the Tuxedo dial, but after watching this video I tracked down this Seiko and purchased it and I'm not disappointed..the watch as you stated, punches way above its price. I did put it on a leather strap ( although the bracelet looks good on the watch, it is a little jangly ) which dresses up the watch very nicely. Hard to believe how dressy it looks on wrist and definitely has a great Seiko vibe much like the SARB or Grand Seiko...without the price tag. Great video. Cheers M.
Japanese Craftsmanship. Absolutely gorgeous.
Yea swatch killer 🤠
The seiko 5 logo looks good and iconic IMO, but the seiko 5 sports logo sucks
I agree. That Sports design is not really good.
@nickharris007 yes the applied seiko logo and 5 shield IMO is excellent and iconic except the sports sign, it cheapened the overall look. Some other seiko 5 has the sports logo. And not this one in the video btw.
can't get enough of this little beauty
The prices on these have gone up considerably. I advise you all to save a little bit more to get the SARB033. Trust me, its worth it.
Thanks for this. I had one of these languishing in my drawer as it ceased to function over 8 years ago. Inspired me to get it seen to and quoted £95 for new mainspring and service but now feels like well worth it.
Think that watch is probably one of the best value out there and I agree with alot of the other comments with another band you have a fantastic watch .
Finely a bling free no-nonsense watch, no confusing rings you never use, no hands that draw attention to them selves instead of to the time, no lego block indicators, no weird extra clock faces, lovely. Nice clean. ALL GOOD.
Veery nice watch! I got the SNKL41k1.. The SNKL line is stunning... It is unbelievable value!
The dial and hands and marker of this people watch are so amazing and beautiful.
Nice watch. Nice summary. Love the comment about the nice bands costing as much (or more) than the watch itself. I wish more people would also address that. :)
Man, beautiful, design, shape, finish, pure class. But holly molly, folded links, thank god that its mostly a thing of the past.
Been binging your vids lately, keep up the good work, cheers.
Thanks 😊, also when you consider people pay this much money for leather straps, you can forgive the cheaply made bracelet 😄
So far, the best John Wick watch alternative 😆🤭 All you need is a black strap.
I was in the market for a cool standard watch that's in my budget, and I came across this video. Thank you for putting me on some good stuff man!
Thanks for the review 👍 I finally managed to find one that ships to the UK. Can anyone suggest a good aftermarket oyster bracelet that will work for this watch? Thank you 😊
Legend,durable cheap and elegant,for better accuracy just open it and play with the lever + or - until it is ok. Good video as always,cheers.
Its amazing how Seiko 5 watches only cost not more than $80.00 US and it looks like a $1,500.00 swiss watches In terms of performance, reliability and durability. You can't really go wrong with Seiko 5
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They are lovly, I've got both the black and this one. It's a wonderful folded-link bracelet, remember it was the lingua-franca in bracelets for every watch brand just 30 years ago, and is a specialty and art in itself. The movement can be regulated.
The 7S26 just doesn't make sense in 2019 anymore unless price is a big concern. The 4R35/36 should be the minimum you get these days, which hacks, hand winds and has bi-directional winding.
It's a beautiful watch, indeed. Would b even better, if it has a 10 bar WR feature.
I prefer double markers at 12 to make it clear on the dial. This way it;s almost same as the other markers only slightly bigger.
Nice watch. I have many vintage Seiko 5. The new Seiko 5 are not in the same class. Here are my top 5 keepers;
1. 7619 7060 25 jewels Sportsmatic. 170 Usd. This one is nicer than the Datejust. It's not 36 nor 39. It's in-between - 37.5, nice vintage sports size. It has a zaratsu polished bezel inside and protected by the glass. The hands and indices are also zaratsu polished. They still glitters after 5o years.
2. 7619 9060 25 jewels sportsmatic . 150 Usd. This one has a diver's indices, like the vintage 62Mas, only nicer. The hands are also lumed.
3. 5126 6030 23 jewels Rally Diver. 430 Usd. Comes in a really cool bracelet.
4. 6119 8410 - 21 jewels casual. 135 Usd. 37mm. Pastel marine blue dial. Very unique and comfortable bracelet. 1st link is 18mm ( internal lug width ). 2nd link is 24mm ( external lug width ). Then it taper down to 16mm at the clasp. A piece of art.
5. 6139 7010 Speedmaster - This is probably the rarest of the 6139. It was assigned to the Japanese Air Force. Of my one dozen vintage Seiko chronographs, this is the only one with applied Arabic indices.
Thanks for sharing, I'm going to do some digging to find out more about these pieces that you've mentioned!
@@DeanoDrives You are welcomed. I shared the list below with Saleendriver after watching his very nice vintage seiko collection. These are my favorite among my 4-5 dozens Vintage Seiko.;
1. 4522 7000 - 900 usd. This is a 25 Jewels 5 Hz hi-beat Three Center Hand Manual wind. This is a higher caliber than the KS4502 (400usd) which in turn is higher than the LM5470 (200 usd), which is why the GS is double the price of the KS, and, the KS double that of LM, though all are running at 5Hz. If you have played with manual wind watches, just by looking at the hour and minute hands, you would already know which is a better one. I commented more about this on Upstick's video on the Explorer vs SBGN 001 which were made to disparage Bark and Jack.
2. 7016 5011 Monaco and 5029 Tank - 1000 usd. Patek made this caliber only in the mid 2000. One would cost you 100K.
3. 9223 8000 -200 usd. This is a 8 jewels twin quartz. It has a washi dial you see on the new GS. The washi is also engraved on the case and the whole bracelet.
4. 7A48 Moonface Fishing Master -600 usd. This is a serviceable 15 jewels quartz. Very cool bracelet
5. 8305 7000 - 350 usd. This is a 30 jewels Seikomatic Clover. It has the clover leaf veins brushed on the case.
6. 5146 7000 - 350 usd. This a 27 jewels hi-beat Presmatic. It has the same clover leaf brushed finish, but, a sharper case. The hands and indices are zaratzu polished.
7. 6218 8950 - 170 usd. This is a 30 jewels mechanism which were later upgraded for the GS. It has zaratsu polished hands and indices with the same 62GS case. Have both the SS and gold-filled.
8. 7619 7000 -150 usd. This is much nicer than the Datejust. The zaratsu polished bezel is internal, protected by the glass. 50 years old and it still glitters. The hand and indices are also zaratsu polished.
9. 5126 6030 rally diver - 430 usd. This is a super cool sport watch with an equally cool bracelet.
10. 5216 6030 LM Special - 200usd. This has a facet glass like the KS vanac special which i also own.
11. Gold feather- 350 usd. Gold filled. At 7.8mm, it's the thinnest watch during its time. A year later dethroned by Citizen Diamond Flake. It has a Star on the dial, symbol for a special watch.
12. Crown Special - 430 usd. Have both the SS and gold-filled. These also have the star symbol. They came out a year later after the 1st GS, and have the same train.
I collect vintage Seiko and Citizen too.
Makes you wonder why anyone would buy a modern watch at all !!
I bought a Seikomatic P 33 jewels in excellent condition and original bracelet for the same price as this watch your showing !!!
Made in 1967 and fabricated for only 2 years; the example I bought being number 147 !
@@apegrasshoplizard You are absolutely right. I have more than four dozens of vintage GS/KS/Seiko. That Seikomatic p-33 that you have is a gem. I have a number of very nice Seikomatic and Presmatic too;
1. 8306 7000 Seikomatic Clover- This is a 30 jewels caliber. This one has the clover leaf veins finished on the case. The indices are cut to look and sparkle like diamonds. Really difficult to find in mint condition
2. 6128 8950 Seikomatic Weekdater - This is a 35 jewels caliber. I have both in GF and SS. The hands and indices are zaratsu polished which still glitters. They also have the same case as the 62GS. There's a crown embossed on the back case to show its class. The base is similar to that of the GS.
3. 5146 7000 Presmatic - This is a 27 jewels Hi-beat caliber. It also has the clover veins on the case.. Have to see these watches in person to see how amazing they are. The indices are zaratsu mirror finished with black infill, and comes with a very fine linen dial. This, too, is really hard to find in mint condition.
4. 5146 5011 Presmatic - This the same caliber as above. This called the Blanco TV. The indices are all horizontal, zaratsu polished with black infill on one side.
5. 9223 8000 KQ - In terms of designs and finishing, this my favourite of my seiko collection, which includes more than a dozen new gs. This a 8 jewels twin quartz. The indices are zaratsu polished on the inner half and black infill on the outer half. It has a washi dial, case, and, the whole bracelet. It's like the 5146 7020 Presmatic, which is even more spectacular. I hunted in vain for this piece. It has a hammered case, dial, and, bracelet. We can see this now in the latest GS SBGZ001, but, this one is short of the hammered bracelet. Whoever has this Presmatic is on cloud nine.
Cheers!
I have the blue dial variation of this. Just was looking at when I ordered it for 89 this past fall. It's now 118 but looks like a million bucks.
What model number is the blue one?
@@DonCacomixtle SNK-793
It's definitely a looker! Great macro shots of it 👍
Thanks friend 😊
Very nice watch. I'd raise you one and say check out the snk385 as most beautiful seiko 5. It has same case and dial, but has numerals for 12 and 6
What can I say? Can't go wrong with a Seiko 5! I've lost count of the number of pieces I have...
That's nuts, I've picked up 3 and ordering another.
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Not sure what watch of its size and specs has hacking and winding... Smaller watches are just fabulous and very classy.
Barely a minute in and im sold
P U R E C L A S S. Love my Seiko 5, I think I want to buy them ALL!
Absolutely chuffed to bits with this one.
@J G to bits. It's him that's been chuffed to bits
Dear sir I finally went out and bought it today... ur review gave me so much motivation
This is the best review of this watch on UA-cam ✔️😁🍻
-buying the snkl15 based on yr video, thank you.
So beautiful, this is gonna be THE ONE. Too bad It's sold out everywhere.
Hey if you're still interested in this watch, skywatches have it for $75
Great video and beautiful watch agreed however I own quite a few automatics and my only 7s26 is the most accurate of the lot, I think i'm lucky.
It is certainly a good looking watch, but with the 7S movement, I have to say it's seriously outdated. I wouldn't hesitate if it uses the 4R movement which is windable and hackable.
I have the darker silver-gray dial version, same indented stripes but with golden accents on the indices. (SNKL 19) It may sound tacky, but it is not, because it was done in restrain. The case, even the bracelet are exactly the same, and look like it cost markedly more than it did. It's an elegant and fine watch and I'm quite happy to own it. I recommend this version for those, who find the bright, whitish silver dial version in the review a 'bit too cold.
Great video. I have a bigger size wrist and some watches don’t fit. Does this watch come with a good size band?
From what I hear the bracelet isn’t good
Very good review! Thank you, Seiko 5 are the best classic automatic watches!
Absolutely stunning watch for the price 😄
Love this line family. I just caught the dark blue one! Great video! 🙏🏻
i need to know something. when was SNKL series manufactured? what was the year..(approx)
Aways buy a new Seiko 5 one of the best watches out there
I love that dial, very mesmerizing but only if Seiko 5 were available in crown at 3 o'clock, that would be perfect for that price. I am not really a fan of crown at 4. But for that price, you really can't complain much to begin with.
I have this in JDM version. Truly a Gem!
I have the classic SNKL23 model and have been thinking of getting this one as well, before Seiko decides to get rid of all these affordable fun smaller 5 models with the outdated but reliable 7s26 movement, and focusing on higher priced levels.
One thing I noticed now in this video (have watched it once before), is that the classic stripes on dial are in relief here which isn't the case with the SNKL23 model. I actually had to check again, but if my vision isn't totally off, the stripes on SNKL23 are elevated and in relief on the SNKL15. Or am I hallucinating lol.
I totally agree on the 5 logo. It has a half decade history on a classic model that earns respect. The new one which is a kinda hybrid of 5 and S (as in sports, I guess) will never be as timeless as the classic one.
Tem no Brasil esse modelo?
@@auceliorocha7574 Eh? Sorry don't speak Portugease or whatever languague in Brazil.
She really is beautiful, I agree.
Bought it over 2 years ago, still love it
The case is in quite a few version dial I have the 5bprijt dial in black there is blue and silver too if u just cannot get enough of the 5 logo! Personally I thought it would camouflage it but it doesn't. Some are hard to find now. Maybe get this next.
This watch is iconic and i would buy it in a heartbeat if SEIKO updates the movement. Thanks for this review.
Hmm a movement swap with the NH35 shouldn't be too difficult. Just need to change the crown and seals... And a lot of patience. :)
Poor man's Grand Seiko
with correct bracelet modification, it could be converted into poor man's Datejust
You mean with an oyster bracelet?
You can get lucky or unlucky with the bracelet. If the links have been pressed tight there is not much of a problem. But equally, maybe even more often the links aren't pressed tight and little gaps remain in which hairs can and will get stuck.
The only downside is the short bracelet. 16 centimeters length ?Had to change the clip for longer Tissot buckle because it’s impossible to by extra links . Need at least 18 sm. For the larger wrists .
Thanks enjoyed watching this going to buy this watch now add to my collection
Do check out my newest video where I pit and compare this to a Rolex that costs 100 times more
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Seiko SNKL15
Nice watch but in this price range I'd personally go quartz (G-Shock or digi Casio/Timex) as I have very little need for dressier timepiece. I may have missed it but what is the lug width?
18mm lug width. To each their own!
That logo looks like superman's avatar
I think they share some parts with the orient 3 star, I'm holding my 3 star, and it looks exactly like this one, even the strap is the same
That´s another Seiko reference I´ll add on my long shopping list!
I agree, the 7S26 is not too bad if you are wearing a piece all the time, with a wound spring and moving in all positions. Sometimes they’re out but you can adjust this yourself. I have the SNXS73 and SNXS79, and as you mention the case is a little awkward with the gaps, but that’s a good thing in a hot climate, a little wrist air flow. I have some old 5 sportsmatics from the ‘60 with similar cases.
Any places still available of SNKL15? even SNK355 and SNKL41 becoming hard to find.
Blast you! Adding another watch to the list! Haha great video man, do you have IG??
"IN THE WORLD!!!!" I read that in Jeremy Clarkson's voice.
Haha that was the idea 😂😂👍👍👍
Same ahaha
SNKL15, i guessed it right 😁. I have the SNKL23, but now i feel that i should’ve bought the white one instead 😅
Dimas Pardede Where would you buy it? I can’t find it.
Too big a case. 36mm is better. Plus I like champagne colour dial although silver is good. Please make it smaller then I will buy. My wrist is 6.25inches.
I get a old seiko 5 automatic 21 jewles it is not used daily so it is not working how can i solve this problem
A good watch isn't just about the dial. Yes, these look nice, but I have the same moveent in another 5, the SNZ. The lack of winding betrays where the costs were cut, and to me is a pain.
Two other beautiful Seiko 5 you should try to get your hands on (i can't find it anywhere) are the SNKN21 and SNK801.
Holy cow, that blue dial on the SNKN21 is insanely gorgeous. Kinda reminds me of a Milgauss.
I am a not very active pensioner and I have a new Seiko 5 Snxg47k1 which looks lovely and that and the cheap price was why I bought it. I do not trust it however if I have a sleep in the day it stops. I am giving it away. I have a Sea-gull Ocean Star now which is a bigger watch and has a cyclops which is great.
Never let's me down. The lume goes through the night too.
Just an old man's point of view.
I'd never look down a man who wears one of these
When you have a Seiko 5 as refined and elegant as this model, then why is the Grand Seiko like 20 -30 times more expensive?
I ended up getting this when i futilely tried getting the sister 23.
the only thing i would change is width of bracelet. It should be 20mm
Can we remove the chain and fix leather strap to this?
I have the SNXS79J1 with black dial, i loveit
I ordered one after seeing this vid!
Congrats
I left the room when I heard 7s26.... no hand winding no hacking....
Peter Gplus Boo-Hoo so what, they are hardly useful anyway, I guess you’d also sneeze at those non-hack or handwind Pateks or Jaegers.
@@d3xmeister If I bought them to use them yes. Some people maybe only stare at their watches but I guess the Seiko buyers aren't one of them. Not in this price range.
Peter Gplus Well I paid $75 for my SNKL45 and I’m amazed at how this watch looks feels and works for this price. Millions of miles ahead of any cheap Chinese or no-name brands in that respect. The bracelet while far from being great (folded links and hollow end links it’s surprisingly tough and solid (non-rattly) and super comfortable and no hair pull. It’s different than the ones on the SNKL23 or the one in this video. Hacking and hand-winding are non-issues in my opinion, I never wound an automatic as I never had the need too (plus 30 secs of shaking will give you up to 10 hours on a 7S movement) and setting it right on the second can be achieved without hacking also but still I see it as a non-point since mechanical watches aren’t that accurate anyway, heck, new Rolexes are 2-3 seconds/day
can't choose between these and the black dial version of this one
my seiko 5 died, snk809, swap its wristband with newly bought orient tristar... orient's tristar bracelet is soo thin, not durable, just hit something and one of the bracelet hinge bend. seiko 5 bracelet even the lower end models seems solid and strong
i need to know something. when was SNKL series manufactured? what was the year..(approx)
My girlfriend has ordered this one for my birthday :)
I liked this watch but how much fixed price ?
Great review man, definitely a great watch for the $!
I just reviewed the SARB033 on my channel in case you’re interested in seeing what a little more $ gets you!
Very beautifull watch, but i think the SNKL41 looks better to the Grand Seiko than this one (personal tought) !In Seiko 5 line i have the snx 111 and the snkl43 k1(the blue-purple face) !The snkl43 is a 36 mm case beauty, and it looks close to Grand Seiko also !I put them lather straps(brown to snkl43, and black tu snx 111) and it looks stunning !My future purchase i think has to be a Presage SRPB44J1(4R35 mouvement)!It's a bit larger (40mm case), but it's ok !Keep up the good work mister ! I love this channel ! :)
Thanks and I too own the SNX111 and also did a review on that
What a beautiful watch!
Did the watch keep good time? I prefer SNKL17 or SNKL77, what do you think?
Yes it did, very good time, and always go for the one YOU like more
Take a look at some orient 3star, they look exactly like seiko 5s, some models are identical