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TOP 5 Reasons Why SEIKO 5 is a GREAT First Automatic Watch
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2019
- Seiko SNKK71 in my opinion is a perfect first automatic watch to start your watch collection journey with. Here are my 5 reasons why. Enjoy the video:)
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Great advice for those nearer the beginning of their watch journey Oleg and observations born out by my own experience. My first automatic was a SNX121K Seiko 5 though unlike those you recommend it has a 3 o'clock crown and arabics at 6, 9 & 12. The 7S26 has run faultlessly for way over a decade. A year or two back I finally got fed up with the bracelet because the links that attach to the end link were unfolding and making it feel untrustworthy. That said, it had always functioned perfectly and was regularly refreshed with a kitchen scouring pad.
So I bought one of the cheap Chinese artisan leather straps you have advocated in the past and fitted it along with a Chinese sapphire crystal. Total cost under £10 shipped to the UK. In all the time I've owned it, my watch has never leaked despite being regularly washed in soapy water to keep it clean , bright and fresh looking and the new sapphire really makes the face sparkle. It has never been serviced.
My daughter recons the mods have made it a rather fashionable vintage piece so I'm on trend for the first time in my life. Not bad for a total investment of £70 across all this time!
Would (say) a similarly priced Guanqin be a better bet? Well the Seiko feels to be a better quality item though the 7s26 is outperformed by the NH36 in the Chinese watch. But the Chinese case just falls short of the perceived quality of the Seiko one. Thus, when it comes to longevity and overall quality, I'd bet on the Seiko every time so once again, I agree with you. Great little vid!
Thanks David. Your Seiko is a perfect example of the quality and the longevity of Seiko 5s. All the best, Oleg and Bond.
Agree wholeheartedly with everything you say. My only, dislike is too strong a word.... perhaps add on, is that Seiko 5s aren't just great as your first automatic watch, they are great watches full stop. As you mention they are reliable, have such an enormous variety in shapes, sizes, styles, dials, everyone is bound to find one they like, at a super price. What they may lack in specs, they more than make up for in character. Great video man and good points 👍
You just beat me too a very similar comment! Cheers,Len.
Thanks Chris! Good point Seiko 5's are great watches PERIOD!
Have to agree, for someone who wants to experience mechanical watches, this is not a bad starting point. Good Malaysian product. (owned one myself for a while...good video, Oleg).
Thanks Don!
Probably going to get hammered for this, but another one to consider for a first automatic would be the Invicta pro diver. I had a Seiko 5 as my first automatic but didn't keep it, I felt it was too small for my wrist and the lack of hand winding was a bit annoying. It was a great watch but not for me. The pro diver gets you the Seiko Nh35 movement with hacking and hand winding, a nice 40mm diameter case, 200m water resistance and a classic if unoriginal design.
Just the Watch well buddy if get hammered so will I,cause I can tell u,I hav 3 40mm and a 47mm Invicta Pro divers,also hav the 9937 Swiss Made model,I hav other models with the nh35,nh36 and 38 open heart,they hav all been great watches for me,so don’t pay attention to the ones that condemn Invicta,they’ve probably never owned one,I own a few all the way up to the 54mm Russian Diver..but right now I think u can get an Invicta 40mm at Amazon for about 79 bucks in different models..
Pro diver is a great watch. One of the best bezel actions I have in my collection. Has a lot of back play but that’s ok. I changed the insert out for a green one, going for the Rolex Kermit. My future plans are to make it look like a vintage Tudor.
But for 70$ you really can’t beat it
Just the Watch Pro Diver is a really good watch. One of my biggest regrets is that Seiko doesn’t make larger versions of these Seiko 5. I find them fantastic and I’m really jealous of people who can wear them. There is really nothing comparable design wise until you get to much more expensive Presages. Of course the Presages are higher quality but if you don’t have the budget, bummer.
Invicta Pro Diver is an excellent suggestion. Value for money it's hard to beat. And Invicta does offer pretty great quality!
The Seiko 5 is a great choice, the 5 range is very extensive, I have 2 a SNZG and a SNZH which I wear regularly. Just remember to appreciate what they are not what they are not.
Great video again
Thanks Steve. I like both Seiko 5 references that you own. Good choice!
I agree with all reasons, I love my seiko 5 atlas. I have a confession to make though.. my first auto was the pro diver 😔..... lol but I’ll always keep it, you never get over your first!
Invicta Pro Diver is a good watch with solid specs. Not a bad choice:)
Just ordered my third Seiko 5. I'm always looking for the next watch to buy and looked around at more expensive watches but keep coming back to Seiko 5.
I would recommend a HMT as a perfect starter watch, manual or automatic. Bulova and Citizen are good as well.
Excellent advice, Oleg. My first auto was a Seiko 5 which I still enjoy.
Great video and great subject. You can't beat the Seiko 5 to dip your toes into the horology world.
Thanks Craig!
Wholeheartedly agree. My first automatic was a Seiko (I've had hand winders since dinosaurs roamed the earth and still favour them), not a 5 but the same 7S26 movement and it's a rock solid reliable workhorse. The only thing which is reputedly susceptible to getting out of order is the calendar works, but not a sniff of trouble with mine in the ten years or so I've had it, touch wood. There's some remarkably competitive clockwork coming out of China at the moment but for a first auto a Seiko 5 would be my recommendation too.
I would recommend the Invicta ProDiver...
On a leather strap it gets a bit more dressy - with its 200m water resistance it is suitable for swimming and any kind of water sport and last but not least the Seiko NH35 movement which offers hacking and handwinding...
All that for the same or even less amount of money...
BTW with it’s yellow rotor it looks a bit nicer as the standard 7S36 ...😉
Great suggestion! Hard to beat ProDiver on value for money.
Love Seiko 5’s! 😍
I have the Seiko 5 turtle. Hackable movement, nice weight, handsome looks and great value. $199 Australian.
Awesome!
As I switch between affordable watches, I would actually love a watch like this, with a quartz movement. A solid link bracelet is kind of a must have in this price range, though. €15 Chinese watches can can such relatively good ones.
Can't go wrong with seiko 5 sports snzh57j1 fifty-five fathoms. This was my second one, it's still one of my favorites. Wears awesome, looks awesome. Recommended.
Very good suggestion!
Always recommend a Seiko 5 to people. Amazing verity for everyone.
The SKX will however get my vote as the ultimate first mechanical watch.
Yeah, the SNK is kinda girly on a man's wrist.
Don't find the SNK too small. This is a typical size before the huge watch trend.
I love my SKX!
Now I'm wearing an SNKL41 and my unit it's extremely accurate. Great option th 5 five series with multiple styles in the collection.
There is a watch for everyone within Seiko 5 series. Good choice of SNKL41!
Go for the Cadisen C1032 automatic from Gearbest for the first automatic. It uses a NH36A Seiko movement which is rugged and reliable; hacks and hand winds, has sapphire crystal and 316 stainless steel and it is cheap :-D
Good suggestion!
It’s the baby SARB033!
Great starter watch. Also if you ever get board of it there are plenty of dials and hands to start out in modding.
Good point. I didn't even touch on all of the mods available:)
Great video always love Seiko.
Thanks Scott!
Which do you think is better this watches or the white dial one of this model? For everyday use and a 1 watch collection?
Bond is a cool dude.
A good review. That is a very good choice. I give you another Seiko 5 that is also a good choice.
Seiko 5 Sports “Fifty-Five Phantoms”. #SNZH53 or #SNZH55. The K1 versions go for as low as $130 new.
I think you get a lot more for the extra money. The design is sporty but classy enough you could use as a dress watch. 100M WR and a more robust case but still thin enough and would fit most wrists well. Has a better bracelet with unidirectional pins, easier to size. A very nice dial plus a Hardlex-coated 120-click Bezel. Same 7s26 movement and display caseback.
I had 1 which I sold because I moved on to other watches. There are nice newer Seiko 5 Sport models with the better 4r36 movement. They, of course cost more, maybe a good second watch.
Excellent watch. I love mine.
Great video Oleg! And the best part...I don’t have a cat! So no worries for me at all! 👍🏼
Thanks Ray! No cat=no problems (with Seiko).
Indeed, the best first auto'.
I'm still in my honeymoon phase with my SNXS79K, after 6 month. 😅
SNXS79 is a great choice!
Hermoso reloj. Muchas gracias.
A consultation, advances 11/12 seg. per day, is it in a normal range?
Buying a Seiko 5 is like shopping at Aldi - everybody does it ;) Well, as a first automatic watch it's not the worst you can get of course, but especially the lack of hand-winding is really annoying, plus the bracelet that could be really better. I mean, such a bracelet with a 40 year old vintage watch - no problem. But with a new Seiko... Well, you've already mentioned that :) I do also think that in general a ProDiver would be the much better choice, but of course one has to like the Submariner style. By the look the S5 is a nice casual / dress watch. Always those decisions we have to make... :D
Seiko 5 is wanderfull watch.
They should get Grand Seiko spring drive as a first watch. That way they will save money on all the cheaper watches. Also less Oleg part more Bond running around please.
Some people like to wear something while saving up. Or try a look before buying the big thing. So a small Mazda sportscar before the Ferrari to find out how that feels.
Seiko 5 was my first automatic. Now I have 3.
Not a bad beginners watch for sure but I'd rather save a little more and get a skx! Plus they look to small on my 8in wrist
Perfect review. Agree 100%. However, I prefer the SNKL23 due to the sword hands though acknowledge it sells at a premium due to so many online reviews suggesting it.
Thanks Ian. SNKL23 is a great model!
Have never owned a Seiko 5, still need to dip my toe in the water on that one, but another good starter watch are the Citizen Eagle 7s...bullet proof miyota 8200 movement and loads of styles
Citizen Eagle eye is a great suggestion!
Think I would recommend a Vostok.. Inexpensive, interesting, with a history. You can also mod, and upgrade.
VOSTOK!
does it delay?
I personally would rather have a Chinese homage that has hand winding (Miyota 8215) and a prettier movement if it's displayed. They cost about the same but you get more for the money. Heck even some watches from Gearbest with NH35 or above offer better value IMHO. The watch sizes are also more reasonable with choices from 38-44mm. Ultimately it is up to the wearer. Thanks for the video!
I bought a Parnis 47mm flieger and it's the most accurate mechanical watch I've ever owned! The seagull 6498 is reliable easy to repair if needed and looks great.
Wow. Oleg. I could have said it better. I can not think of any other or better reasons than you have said here.
Yes, I have owned Seiko 5 few decades ago and as long as I remember, it never had let me down.
thanks for the review, Oleg.
PS: are you losing some weight due to Marathon running preparation? by the way, where are you at? which city?
Thanks Alex. Seiko 5's are solid and reliable watches!
I'm in Vancouver. Not really loosing my weight yet. I think as I increase my running some weight loss is to be expected lol
What leather strap is that?
it's just a cheap leather strap I bought on eBay.
Hi, how much mm for the leatherstrap? :>
Hi, it's 18mm:)
i have a quite a few seiko 5 i did like them but the accuracy was bad ...
What do you have on your wrist here?
It's 155$ on Amazon now
All 5's apart from the divers are far too small. Almost like a kid's first watch. My wrists are not huge but the 5 I had looked like a toy. Nice video all the same.
I can see that. The smaller case will look too small on large wrists.
Casio snk809
I think G Shock watches need an automatic version... With modern plastics and composites, it could be done...
That would be really cool to see!
@@24hourstime Here is a G Shock for you to check out if you haven't already,
MR-G (MRGG200RJ-2A)
Yeah but that double lug thing...
The bitter taste of poor quality lingers long after the sweet taste of a low price.
The bitter taste of disappointment lingers long after the sweet taste of buying luxury.
True the watch indeed looks very low quality. But hey can’t complain about a 80 bucks watch
7s26 is great!
Probably the worst movement on the market but for a watch under 100 dollars is not terrible.
@@derekshearer9049 it's an excellent and reliable movement. It's very accurate and lasts for years.
@@Trex100. Wow! l thought you were kidding. Even micro-brands desperate for movements wouldn't touch it. I Don't know what to tell you, your opinion is very much in the minority. If your personal experience has been positive, good for you. It is a tough movement, l grant you that. It dosn't hack, dosn't hand wind, it for the most part won't keep good time consistently. There are many much better movements out there, even from seiko. Maybe if you can give me your definition of great it would help me understand.
Hi, yes, people dislike it because it doesn't hack or hand wind. But for many people, this is unnecessary. I have a 10 year old Seiko 5 that is still averaging + 2 min a day. My skx is about 4 years old and it is accurate too. The power reserves are reliable as well. I have friends who also have had good relationships with this movement. From where I'm standing, I say it's great.
@@derekshearer9049 microbrands cannot compete with Seiko at the entry level price point, and need to distinguish themselves. They NEED hacking and hand winding to be in the ball game.
The SARB line is like a baby grand Seiko, this watch is like a fetus Grand Seiko.
Fetus Grand Seiko lol
Your first automatic watch should be some vintage watch from Rado.
Seiko 5 will kill your aesthetic drive and collection appetite.