Is the Seiko SRPD51 Better than the SKX009?
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- Is the Seiko SRPD51 Better than the SKX009? on the JustBlueFish UA-cam channel, home of high quality wristwatch and horology related reviews and videos.
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Today we're looking at the new Seiko 5KX, reference number SRPD51, the successor to the popular Seiko Dive Watch, the SKX009. Is it better than the classic SKX or does it come up short? That's what we're trying to answer today.
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Im so close to pulling the trigger on this blue one with a mesh bracelet...simply a classic wonderful design ...and for the skeptics who are commenting from the bottom of the Mariana Trench about the missing 100ft of water resistance....Nobody wears a mechanical watch for suba diving anymore. You wear a depth computer. The 1960s was a great time but its over.
For me, the new 5 line is a better watch overall. Yes, the 200m WR is gone, but 99% of people doesn't need it (I use my every single dive watch for swimming and snorkeling) and everything else is better on the new models: dials, movement and the bracelet. Personally, the SKX was one of the biggest disappointments in my watch journey, and this is why I had mine for only a few months and have replaced it with the latest Orient Triton which comes with Sapphire, hacking movement and way better overall quality (for cca €200). Btw, love your videos, keep up the good work! 👍
There is a certain charm to these Seiko 5's especially with the different colourways
Ya they’re not bad. It’s not a direct replacement for the SKX. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be. Still a decent watch.
@@JustBlueFish no said it was a direct replacement except the whiney little watch channels on UA-cam
This is so helpful. I honestly never realized the new Seiko 5 wasn't a dive watch. I need to pay more attention to the specs and not just the design! The 5 is a nice looking piece. I hope it brings new people to the fun hobby to timepieces!
I own this same watch and I love it. It is not meant to be a replacement for the SKX, Seiko has plenty of other watches that are ISO certified if that’s what you need. I like that I can hand wind it without having to unscrew the crown. You might want to exchange it because I have no issues with the bezel or the crown on mine..Thanks for showing it beautiful watch.
Divers don't wear dive watches anyway give me this one anyway
For me is better, I never use my watches in the water and during weekends I don't use watches thus the handwound function is very important for me.
The new movement is a nice update for sure.
When seiko released the King versions of popular models with the upgrades I was hoping they might do a king skx with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel and 6r35. I'm sure it would be well received.
That would be cool.
Heck yeah! That's what I would want
They must be saving that for a rainy day.
King SKX... Sounds great.
Great review. I don’t think Seiko consider this a successor to the skx. They have the prospex line for that. Also, the skx wasn’t a Seiko 5.
I gotta' agree with your conclusions. Much appreciated...I learn a lot from you and you help to deepen my understanding and appreciation of watches. Thanks!!
Thanks Martin, that’s very nice of you to say. Appreciate it.
The SKX007 was my fist watch when starting my wristwatch hobby. I still have it and have no plans of getting rid of it, even though I don't wear it very often. I changed the bracelet, but that's about it. An because of this video I will be wearing it tomorrow.
Enjoy rocking the SKX. My 009 gets a few days a month at least.
I got the orange variant. Nice looking watch for a decent price and like you, I’ve never dived with any of my watches
Totally agree, I’ve looking watch at a decent price. Doesn’t feel really special but it’s not bad at all.
I just bought the one with the black dial and it looks great on my wrist 😎
I honestly don't mind the non screw down crown and display case back. I don't dive anyway, so 100m is just fine for me. But I do wish it was around 40mm with a 20mm lug width. I think if it were more in line w/ the SKX013 then I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Great 👍 vid! I’m afraid for me the Seiko ship has not only sailed but sank. How long until you flip it? Have a great weekend Guy and everyone!😎
Ya their ship kinda sailed for me when they started the upmarket push a few years ago. I haven’t written them off because I’m still a fan, but they’re not the same as they used to be.
Best commentary I’ve seen on this. I’m relatively new to the hobby and love mine. It will be the gateway just as the SKC was.
And an everyday watch to watch fans everywhere.
I have some beautiful watches but still love the 5kx over the skx and own the blue version. Looks almost as good as a rolex sub on a sunny day which to be honest isn't that often in England but hey!
All good fun.
Nice video. I have this watch, you should probably get your crown checked by Seiko as that experience doesn't seem right. Mine is perfect. İt's a huge improvement on the SKX, I have had one for years and they are very reliable scuba diving watches to use as a safety backup. I've also used the SRPD51 diving. It's fine down to 100m and beyond. Seiko always understate what a watch can really do for safety reasons. They're usually ok for an extra 25% depth over the dial, so you could take it too 125m before the possibility of it leaking. Have a Vostok too, that could probably go to 500m without a leak as the acrylic crystal makes a stronger seal the deeper it goes! Anyway, my point is that the new 5kx dive watches will have no problem with swimming, snorkeling, and diving within the 100m range. If you dive a lot probably best to keep to 50m depth to reduce overall stress so your watch will last for many years. Very few divers go below 50m anyway and 100m and lower dives are very rare except for deep sea oil rig divers, and robots are doing a lot of that repair work these days. I do some shipwreck diving so I've done some 100m+ dives. The dive computer is more important though, the watch is purely backup if you're going very deep and the computer stops working, you need to be able to time your ascent to the surface.
Thanks fir this short review. I have just purchased a Seiko srpd55k and love it,in both looks and function.It was only when I found out it did not have a screw crown,and people saying it was not a divers watch and not safe to go down to 30 feet, but you have eased my mind over the depth issue.
Since this line of 5 Sports options dropped I've largely resisted them as most of the colorways didn't do much for me. I just recently picked up a SRPE71 (silver dial, solver YachtMaster-style relief bezel) when Amazon put them on sale for $180usd. With a colorway that will easily be a strap monster, a bit different look to the bezel, and under $200 from a trusted source made it an easy decision
I just bought the same watch 2 weeks ago on amazon for sale for about $190 Canadian. I havent thought about changing the band yet but I cant take my eyes off my wrist
Good vid. Avoiding watches at this level these days (apart from my trusted 5600 G Shock and the F91W which is a dream). I learned the hard way after flipping so many! Playing the long game and saving for that new Explorer. By the way - cannot wait to see your review!
Still working on the Explorer video. Should be here next week! Sorry for the delay.
@@JustBlueFish ah no worries! It'll be a great video (they all are), so no rush. Just be nice to get your opinion on it, as I'm trying to get one "do it all" Rolex and I'm not sure if OP or Sub no date, or even the Air King are better options. And it's impossible to see them at AD, which makes choosing very annoying
I really enjoy my 5KX. Perfect specs and looks for my everyday wear. Also I got it all black SRPD65. No customization needed.
It’s a nice watch in its own right, and has a lot going for it. I’d have liked to see it be a true evolution and successor to the old SKX, but even if it’s not exactly that, it doesn’t mean it’s not great.
I think SRPDs Manual winding is an excellent win-win tool, I am just a regular office guy I own a "sense" 85 and my hands do not move much automatic winding does not occur much and my watch frequently runs out of power so I think for me this manual winding is a win-win situation for me.
I own 2 Seikos and i am not disappointed
Mornin' ☕☕ and great comparison video. I understand and agree on the SKX. I have a 6308-729B turtle fron 86' that doesn't hack or hand wind with a 4 O'Clock crown that's damn accurate and one of my top three favorites of my collection.
Love the classics!
Great review! Thanks for your fantastic detail and angles. Would love to see you review the green version, wonder what your thoughts are on it.
I think the new Seiko 5 Sports line is a great addition to Seiko's portfolio opening their products to a new target audience. Especially with their last year's models which left the diver look. This way I can fully say: Yes, great approach from Seiko, but yes it is not a successor of the SKX line. But to be fair: That was never intended by them.
I own the Japanese version SBSA001 which I have bought in Tokyo in 2019 shortly after its release. I never considered it being a diver watch and a successor of the SKX, despite the obvious reasons to do so. That is why I enjoy wearing this time piece.
Great video, really like your content.
Thanks for watching and for the message buddy! Regarding the idea of it being a successor to the SKX. I guess since it’s in the SKX case with the same bezel, crystal, hands and very similar dial - it has to be looked at through that lens and compared to the SKX, at least in my opinion.
I agree, that the case and the look implied it to be the SKX's successor and I am pretty sure that they had that idea (cash wise) in mind. :-)
Great review Guy.
Thanks Bruce. Appreciate it!
Great review. I have the same original SKX and have been thinking of buying a 5kx with rubber strap but haven’t so far.
You should I just got SRPD93J comes in a rubber scrape I just added a Jubilee bracelet from Strapcode
I think the indicies are stamped through the dial and not aplied. They are done so in the alpinist I think and that bothers me a bit. Makes them little soft or rounded. I have the skx013 and love that watch. This new one just doesent have the same apeal, "diver's 200" needs to be on the dial.
I love my classic skx007 & 009. Keepers forever.
My 009 is definitely a keeper.
I got the green dial version of this, was pretty disappointed and I’ll be flipping it. Great channel and review, now subscribed
For me it is a much better watch. I had three SKX’s and two 5KX’s and the movement, the finishing and the drilled lugs that makes it much easier to change straps it’s the winner here. I you want a iso diver for affordable price the Citizen ny0040 is a great choise, but I realy like the new 5KX. Do we realy dive over 100 meters with a mechanic watch anymore?
I had not heard someone talk about the crown that way before. Seems like a plus tho for a non screw down crown to be difficult to pull out. I'm not sure I could get my head around the 100m wr. I've had my kicks with this case design having owned skx007 and 009 since I got into watches earnestly. If I needed a new skx I might sooner look at the islanders just for the water resist. Then again I'm sure you'd daily this watch for 5 years in the shower and pools and never have it leak. I think we all worry too much about wr.
"No longer a true diver", does it matter???
To me and to most people it doesn't. I'm not and most people are not divers and will never go diving. For that 1 downgrade we now have many great upgrades. IM A FAN.
Much better design in my opinion and better looking than the skx which reminds me of a cheap quartz watch for some reason.
I agree, it is a better looking watch.
Use a bit of WD40 on the bezel and rinse with warm water. I had similar issue with another Seiko bezel and now it's smooth as butter.
What is your take on watches like the Island watch? Kind of giving us what the SKX should have been
Hi BlueFish! I was wondering what's the difference between this and the srpd51 K1 model?
Will the 4R36 movement fit in the SKX case, so you can have hand wind AND screw down crown?
It will, but you need a different crown and stem (and need to lose the exhibition-caseback)
I wear and enjoy the skx013 on jubilee daily. IMHO the best one watch value ever created.
Can you replace a dive watch with a fashion watch? Probably not.... It's just another watch from seiko... Cool vid....
Thanks man!
First, a really good review. To me the "5KX" is a dissapointment because it does not bring the security of the screwdown crown, and the hardlex crystal is subpar compared to the competing Orient diver models featuring saphire within the same price range. Finally, the 4R36 movement is still of poor quality despite offering some cool features. It has plastic dial feet which are not secured by screws and may break upon moderate shock, and they are difficult to repair, especially if once broken dial feet end up falling inside of the movement. Further, the calendar-works are made of plastic and it will break after few years of continous operation, plus it is difficult to repair them. For the Seiko brand, good quality models begin with the 6R35 movement, but the price of these models start from at least 650$ mark, which is already well inside Swiss brand price range e.g. Tissot, and inside that price range they offer divers with chronometer certification. It looks like Seiko went upmarket so high, way out of their league.
Up market so high they went out of their league. I wish I came up with that haha. Thanks for watching and the message!
The dial feet are not plastic in a 5kx - they are metal. However, the movement ring is plastic, common for nearly all Seiko watches with 4x movements. The dial feet push into this plastic movement ring, rather than screwed down (Miyota) or a bladed attachment mechanism (ETA).
The dial feet are not susceptible to getting into the movement, unless you break it off during modding (yes that is easy to do) and happen to drop it in without seeing it. The plastic parts are pretty solid, and honestly its a darn simple and reliable way of casing the movement that actually adds shock resistance.
I have had many many 4rX, 6rX movements, same with the 7s, and I have NEVER had the date components fail, NEVER. They are easily damaged when modding however - but they never need service of any kind. I'd like to meet anybody that has had issues here.
Contrast that to having any ETA/Sellita of any flavor, one accidental date change during the wrong hours and snap, your date feature is broken, necessitating an expensive service (with parts) for several times more than the entire cost of one of these movement, likely the same as the cost of this entire watch.
The famed SKX had the same Hardlex crystal, and while sapphire is nice, this is a $200ish watch. Seiko's partner Orient may have sapphire crystals close to this price, but very few others do.
For this purpose, Hardlex is durable, less likely to shatter and is easily (cheaply) replaced if you really want a sapphire crystal in this budget watch. Oddly the Hardlex crystal has an anti-reflective quality that is superior to the readability of sapphire that is uncoated with AR. It isn't easy to scratch in these watches either because it is recessed pretty far into the bezel.
This is an outstanding budget watch. While it is not an ISO diver, it is suitable for everything but that in the water. Dive watches are not used much for diving anymore, except as a backup to the computer. I'd be more likely to wear my apple watch ultra than my shiny, expensive diver.
I get you aren't a fan - move up market. There are lots of options in the $1k and over category. This is a wonderful and reliable choice for an entry level automatic watch. There are only a few others that can touch it, and probably have the same movement, or the yucky jittery 82xx movements with indirect seconds hand drive from Miyota.
I actually own this watch and it’s been one of my daily drivers
Seiko or citizen in automatic movements, which one is better in long term use
9:18 why did you have to rotate the bezel? And, btw, that watch is the next Seiko 5, no next SKX
Hi, thanks for the content! Just a single question - what is a + and - indicator at the back of the watch on the movement itself? Right where the spring is?
That + - is where you would adjust or regulate the speed of the watch, faster or slower. Some do it themselves, I send it to a watch repair guy when I get one that's more than 10 seconds a day slow or fast. He usually gets them to 2 or 3 seconds a day or even better.
@@captainkirk9300 thanks good man.
It is not a dive watch and not a tool watch, it's a fashion watch with many color variants and strap options. I think this might go well with the younger folks.
Ya, it’s not a bad thing. It’s just not the SKX 2.0 most people hoped for.
@@JustBlueFish I will admit I was hoping for ISO certification for 200 meters. I really have stopped looking at Seiko with their price hikes that are higher than inflation
Great video. Thanks
Why do have a shark for your logo and your name is Bluefish?
Both are references to the Jaws movies.
All reviews say the same complain about the certification but not 1 reviewer ever says they have used the watch for its intended purpose. So why all the hoopla? Even with 100m no one is diving even that deep in their day to day usage so it just seems like a cliché.
When talking about Seiko bracelets, you must split hairs, or they'll pull your hairs.
Just shave your arms. Problem solved!
My guess is Seiko probably developing the true Skx successor as a ProSpex line. More expensive and way better spec. However, it will probably came with the dreeded X marked on the dial. Really Seiko you can keep the X but at least keep on the caseback or crown instead.
I like these new 5KX's, but as somebody who owns an Orient Ray 2, which has very similar specs and is almost half the price, I don't see myself wanting this watch over my current one. Even if I didn't have my current watch, I would probably go with the Orient kamasu instead, it's cheaper and has better specs and I like the look of it better
The Ray and Mako are all stars. I agree much better value with those.
These are similarly priced to the Ray/Kamasu on Amazon.
Personally I wouldn't consider the new line of Seiko Sports 5 to be the successor to the older SKX divers. View the new Sport 5 as successor to only the old Sports 5 with biggest upgrade being the movement - everything else in specs seem the same. To me the Prospex series is a better comparison & successor since it is more on par with it being a 200m dive watch plus on some models sapphire crystal & ceramic bezel. Those are upgrades in many peoples mind & maintaining a 200m diver. Still enjoyed video & since I have an older Sports 5 nice to see a review of newest model. Sadly don't believe I'll be buying a new Sports 5. Looking at a Prospex & recently bought an Orient with each having upgrades over the Sports 5.
I wish they would put out a Prospex SKX.
i do like the it a lot ... just the accuracy puts me off from buying one... cheers
I’ve had a few Seiko’s keep great time, but many that were really bad. And even after regulating them they always drifted back out of time.
Mine is extremely accurate as is my kamasu.
@@JustBlueFish thanks
Can you swim ina swimming hall or the sea with this watch, taking bath with it?
I'm going to buy this watch as a day to day use because of the price. Then when I brake it or scratch it I don't cry a river. I have a Certina DD Powermatic 80 and a Seiko Presage blue enamel. Those I don't want to use as a daily watch because the cost of it if something happens.
Even if they wanted to make it 100 m rating they could’ve left the screw down crown… It was already part of the case design so they purposely took it away for no good reason. No lume PIP so timing things in low light is no longer possible… Hacking doesn’t really matter with the specifications of the 4R movement. It is a dive ‘style’ fashion watch now.
I really miss the screw down crown. The crown on mine was not great. The case design doesn’t work well with a crown that always stays down flat to the side of the case.
@@JustBlueFish That’s not good. I have the 007 and 009. I have tried on one of the new 5KX’s. I found the extra 1.2 mm of thickness(Added because of the display case back) Is another unflattering change. Thanks for the comparison!
I seriously hate these types of reviews. I’ve seen several videos like this about this watch.
I’m new to watch collecting and looking to buy my first automatic watch. I also like how divers look. I can’t even swim btw, so I could care less about the diving rating. I have never heard about the SKX until I started watching videos on the SRPD. All I want to know is if the watch is made well and will stand the test of time. I hate when reviewers forget the fact that new watch collectors have not experienced prior versions of watches.
I've only watched 3 minutes of the video, but stopped it so I can give my take on this question without being influenced by yours.
The big question is - where does Seiko wanna go for the next decade? There is a whole new young customer market out there, and they have lost of money, so Seiko are changing things up a bit.
The successor to the SKXes are the newer Prospex line (woah, they have movements that hand wind and hack!) and that is where you find the actual divers watches. Yes they don't have much mod appeal but that is because the range has grown somewhat. Models of all things change and adapt - a Golf I and a Golf 6 are both Golfs but also very very different, the 1 has a mod market but the 6 does not. The SKX grew up and became Prospexes. And it never was a Seiko 5.
The 5KX is not an SKX and to me that's a dumb association - it's the new Seiko 5 range. The whole range has been rebooted as Seiko have basically stopped producing the entire old range and only make the new, and they are marketed at those young customers with money. Some say "but the 5KX looks so much like the SKX, even the dial is practically the same and the hands are identical!"
That is because the new Seiko 5 divers are a knock-off of Seiko's own diver heritage. Not quite the same kind of knock off as Steinhart v Rolex but you get the idea. Another way of looking at it is Seiko upped the game on their Divers and the new Seiko 5s slotted in below as a lower spec pretender
Thanks for sharing, some good points I agree with.
My SKX came with a Seiko 5 tag on it. Just saying.
@@daletaylorjr.4786 so did mine mate. I have the 011, and I was confused when I saw the Seiko 5 tag. Someone even said it’s probably a fake but it isn’t.
@@tezzanewton all Seiko skx watches have a Seiko 5 tag 🏷 on them . The skx is part of the Seiko 5 family but not actually a Seiko 5 .
What's the difference between these variants? SRPD51 / SRPD51K1 / SRPD51K
K are stand for malaysia
It’s strange. I’ve had about 10 NH35 (4R) watches and they are ALL more consistently accurate than the five 6r15/6r35s that I own.
I’ve had hits and misses with all of them.
Love mine
Yes it sure is.😊
well hey dear all, im stucked with the colors, pepsi, green, blue .... Could you guide me :d
What is better? Srpd51 or srpd53k1?
It's the same watch, just different colors.
Dang crown-guards are a pain in the butt and in less than a year the bezel is stuck! It is now my beater watch.
Save your money and purchase a Seiko SPB143 or equivalent.
It has better lume and a much better movement than the SKX as mentioned here. But I don’t like “dive style” watches, just disingenuous to me, even if the majority never actually go diving with them. Especially one modeled after an affordable diver legend like the SKX. But it does come in a huge variety of color variations with some crazy special editions too. Aimed at the more style conscious youth market I suppose. But if it manages to get more younger people into the watch enthusiast sphere, then great. Anyway, even if I’m not keen on it, I don’t hate it either.
Completely agree. It should be a divers 200m. Pretty ridiculous it isn't. The clasp is poor, no sapphire, and no ceramic or sapphire bezel. It's poor really for a new release.
It’s not bad really it’s just not the SKX 2.0 I had hoped for.
@@JustBlueFish yes... Try out the islander watches from island watch. They are basically homages but with upgraded clasps, sapphire and ceramic or sapphire bezels.
@@ATIWatchReviews : just checked them out. They are fantastic! Thanks!
Unless you go chinese...sapphire is not a standard in this price range
Thanks Guy
Talked me out of buying one .
If you already have an SKX, probably not worth it. The dial is nice, and it’s otherwise decent, but doesn’t feel very special. But, you could do worse things with the money.
Watching from NZ!👌
Nice, thanks for watching. Hope it’s not too late over there for you!
Straya 🇦🇺
Nothing to boast about.
I own a skx 013. The charme, charisma and therefore reputation of the skx row solely lied in being an affordable, decent looking certified dive watch.
5KX is not a bad watch for its price and features, and it's an honest mechanic for 300-350 dollars.
Yes.
Thanks for watching!
Actually these indices are made by pressing the dial blank, not applied. Still look nice, but much cheaper to make.
How is the sunburst finish applied then with the indices in the way? Are you sure?
False you are misinformed
While I agree that - for the most part - it does not really matter if it's not a "true" diver, I can't understand why Seiko chose to lessen this watch's specs. That being said, I'd rather spend my money on a Turtle or a Samurai, with real diver specs. Just my opinion.
SXK for ever.....!!!!!!! And new Seiko 5 white out besel....
Thanks for watching buddy.
This is not a dive watch. Seiko won't be selling a dive watch for this price anymore and only people who are into watches will be notice this. Seiko are repositioning the brand and the SKX is a victim of that, and so are consumers. I think it's time to move on....
True, well said.
My SKX is over 20 years old, it. Its a bit battered and my wife hates it. She calls it The Terminator watch because it just won't die.
Definitely not a successor. Seiko has a whole range of ISO Prospex models for those who need proper divers. Those are more upmarket in price, yes... but then we all know Seiko has been needing to creep away from the budget image for a while. This is a dive-style watch for budget-conscious, looks-oriented buyers and the fact that there are dozens of colour, textural and strap variations (not even counting limited releases) is testament to that. It's not for me, but it deserves its success and is a clever and necessary line extension for Seiko.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts on the topic!
Simple English sometimes people dont understand...if you dive 100m deep do you think your watch is not diver wacth?100m is enough.what do mean by 100m?
For some reason watches that have minute markers on the chapter ring just make me not really like them. Even the Vacheron Constantin Overseas.
The charm of the SKX is that for a very nominal price, you could get a watch designed with intentional tool capability, officially certified, accepted by diving professional, and go to the end of the world with confident. The new watch is …. None of these. So, it’s no comparison.
I would own this watch if it has a screw down crown. Love that blue!!!
Why is that, mate? I don’t really see a screw down crown as a deal breaker. There’s plenty of awesome watches out there with push pull crowns.
30 seconds a day? So this watch could be off by 15 mins at the end of 30 days?
let's stop cutting Seiko some slack, we don't like the new direction that they're headed with this. Everything feels like annoying compromises
Does it kill the skx??
Not even close!
None of our criticisms are valid for a $179 dollar jeweled movement automatic watch. They are not even valid for a $179 dollar Seiko sports watch.
I have a collection of 10 Swiss watches. I purchased one of these Seiko 5 automatics at Costco for $179. As for the bracelet, I take them off and use NATO straps. I have paid $200 dollars just for 1 link on a Ulysse Nardin bracelet. The bracelet on this Seiko is fine for $179 with an automatic watch added to the price. For that price it's a great watch. It does not have a screw down crown so yes, it is not a dive watch. But for swimming boating, being in the water on the surface it's just fine. All this talk of dive watches is stupid anyway since divers no longer use watches. I am a diver and have used computers for at least 25 years. And less then 1 in 500,000 dives is at 100 meters. Is this a great watch at 300, 400, 500 no but at 179 its a great watch. I can swim with a Rolex Sub at a price of $10,000 or swim with this Seiko for $179. There is a place for high end watches and there sure as hell is a place for this Seiko. Great watch.
No, it is not. I own both. They should have married the drilled lugs and movement of the new, kept the lumed pip on the bezel insert and given it a screw down crown. Also, the bracelet is boring. Swap it out with a jubilee.
Does not meet nor does it exceed!
Thanks for watching William.
@@JustBlueFish you bet, appreciate the content!
Retail $225- $250?? It’s $295 now…
First
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Its not a replacement.
No. Not even close. Next question.
42,5mm !!!!!!!!!!!
HATE IT. Cloying stupid 'S' logo marks it as lightweight entry level. No screw down crown 100m depth rating confirms it. Good review regardless
No,it's not and never will be.
I use the bezel to cook 🤡
I use my dive bezels all the time.
@@JustBlueFish yes yes, me too!! Best regards from Brazil, Mário.
dude cut down on the wordage
No, this new one feels like a big downgrade .. migth swap out the movment in my skx and then it will be much beter than this .. But also if this helps bring more foks into the watch world the hey! Good job seiko :)
It's an upgrade if your not a diver in the 90s, drilled lugs is proper quality.
Sure is uglier.
Go easy on your mom
Seiko kill seiko fans i move...
It’s really simple. Seiko makes watch’s for the masses not the VERY small group of watch snobs that get butthurt about 100m rating. If you don’t like it but a different watch. The 5 series is way better with the different options.
You say it’s not a tool watch? It tells time/day/date/60min timer seems like a tool to me. Unless there a feature I missed???
Mate, I couldn’t have said it better myself.