6 Affordable Seiko 5 Watches That Look More Expensive Than They Really Are

What are the best looking Seiko 5 watches? Tough question... There are so many Seiko 5 models that look gorgeous, but thanks to Hodinkee's SNKL23 review, the price of some of them have become inflated.
But if you want something a little different, here are 6 incredible looking Seiko 5, some of which more popular than others, that looks way more expensive than their price tag would suggest.
In this episode:
★ Seiko SNXS79: amzn.to/2SJEkcm (wrist check)
★ Seiko SNKL23: amzn.to/2DW8lSU
★ Seiko SNX111: amzn.to/3ixjHf8
★ Seiko SNKL45: amzn.to/32RB7wd
★ Seiko SNKL41: amzn.to/2LSdPRJ
Want something a little fancier?
★ Seiko SARB035: amzn.to/30KR7RE
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time: • Seiko Presage Cocktail...
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Seiko 5 SNXS79: • Seiko 5 SNXS79 Unboxin...
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[@ChronometerCheck]

Still new to making this style of video, but wanted to break out of my comfort zone and try something new! Hope it was helpful.

[@carlogalopo2605]

Yeah, it was helpful. Except there was more of your face and less watches.

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@carlogalopo2605 Gotcha! I'll try to include more images, etc, in the future, though I'm a bit worried about copyright and fair use policies as it seems KZbin has been strict about that kind of stuff lately.

[@thebarak]

@@carlogalopo2605 I was going to say the same thing. Lotta face, little watch.

[@TheBostonranger1]

I love my Seiko SNKL41, it's a great watch , I'll never get rid of it. Thank you for the video it was really good. Keep up the great work.

[@MrJedmon1]

thanks for the list. Info on the replacement strap that you mentioned from aliexpress?

[@dennisbejasa6392]

The SNXS79 is simply beautiful. I got mine at $74 two months ago. Great review, keep it up!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thank you - seriously great watch

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@m.o.5291 Lol, it does have that H/UFO kind of shape, and the caseback juts out, so it stands tall on the wrist. I also don't love that it's all polished - a bit of brushing would really set it off, like is the case on the SNKL series. But still an awesome watch

[@hosefspiel3514]

Where did u buy the watch ? Would be great to know

[@financshu]

Hi where did you buy the watch from

[@Edements]

what mm size did you get for the bracelet for the SNSX79? its hard to find 19 mm bracelet

[@Unknown-ww2qd]

i love your video you deserve a like, loved the video it helped me know which seiko watch to buy and about my seiko watch

[@biscuitsalive]

Have you got a link to the replacement bracelet for the snkl15 that you showed here?

[@nickgreek3055]

Any idea where can I get a strap like the one shown at 2:57;

[@salvadorterrazas2153]

Great video / topic and keep up the great content!🙏🏼 love my Seiko 5

[@ChronometerCheck]

Much appreciated! Could talk about Seiko all day. Which do you have?

[@salvadorterrazas2153]

ChronometerCheck would love to see more Seiko videos brother, I’m a big Seiko fan, I own the SKX009, Presage Cocktail and the SARB033 is arriving tomorrow & I have the SNK361, Seiko Urchin, SNK603 and thinking of getting the last one you mentioned on the video with the white dial, looks gorgeous

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@salvadorterrazas2153 Hahaha funny you mention that. I also have a 009, Cocktail Time, and a SNK355 which is the silver version of your 361. And I've owned a 033 before, sold it to fund my Steinhart Ocean 39 which I very much regret. SARB all the way. You're gonna love it.

[@JibMe]

Can you tell us what the aftermarket bracelet on the SNXS79K is called? I would prefer this bracelet over the original one.

[@tjjavier]

Man you deserve waaaay more subscribers. Awesome content, great presentation, quality video capture. Subscribed!!! 👍😁

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate that.

[@zamSEG]

hello sir, any chances sharing the links to that great bracelet. thank you very much. cheers. :)

[@TheBostonranger1]

I just bought the Seiko SNKL41 today will be receiving it in Saturday, it's a very Beautiful watch. Thank you for the video keep up the good work.

[@ardnahcnaluw4923]

Is it still work?

[@tomkhong9828]

SNXS79 is gorgeous , the dial is just amazing

[@gerdymanos9571]

Great Video

[@artieshell9205]

Do you have links to the after market bracelets?

[@victorcunha2013]

Hello, do you still have the link for the SNXS79 bracelet? Regards from Brazil!

[@derp2496]

How big is your wrist and can you link me to the bracelet you bought off aliexpress for the SNSX79

[@alexsocop]

It's a happy coincidence: I own three of the six watches reviewed in this video.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Just means you have great taste :)

[@jimmylaw2136]

yes pls do part 2!

[@michaelfriedman6882]

looking to purchase a SNXS79 soon, and ideally would upgrade the bracelet as you mentioned you did. Which vendor did you purchase your bracelet from on ali express?

[@ChronometerCheck]

Here ya go, granted it was $15 when I bought it and now it's almost double. I'm not quite sure it's worth $30, but that's your call: m.aliexpress.com/item/32889793535.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32889793535&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=6673amp-lduSTlepWjuZuwiVxgDbHQ1565222133739

[@thiagoflima420]

I really like the SNKL41 modle but I really don't want a automatic watch I think quartz is much better. Is there any SNKL41 kinda model which is quartz?

[@jacobnordlund8339]

I got the Seiko SNXZ16, and it's absolutely stunning!

[@unarmdbutstillhere4974]

I'd personally put in a vote for the SNK607 as well... Picked one up for $100 AUD. Looks great. Only con to it, is you need a notched band if you want to change from stock steel.

[@SsingAhh]

Hey man. Great content! I have hard time finding the similar bracelet you upgraded to on snxs on aliexpress? Could you send me a link to that one or a similar one? and how you were able to fit the end link so well? Thanks so much.

[@ChronometerCheck]

I actually used the stock end links that came with the SNXS79 and fitted it with the AliE bracelet. Make sure to pick either 19mm or 20mm, either will fit. www.aliexpress.com/item/32889793535.html Hope that helps!

[@SsingAhh]

@@ChronometerCheck Totally. Thanks so much man!

[@AnimalzyNL]

Recently picked up a SNKD99K1 and I absolutely love it. Ordered it online and didn't really know what to expect from it, but I was really impressed for the price. It feels robust and the blue dial looks great. I don't mind the bracelet too much, although it isn't the best quality.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Glad you like it! Enjoy!

[@davidsonviray1403]

I think the best is the snk789 the white,blue and black dials what do you think?

[@anhoang4653]

Hey can you post a link for that bracelet for AliExpress?

[@ChronometerCheck]

Here you go: www.aliexpress.com/item/32889793535.html Make sure to get 19/20mm and use the stock endlinks of the SNXS79.

[@TIMETECH07]

Just bought the SNKD99K1 4 Days ago and it looks like the SNKL45 but with a Blue dial and silver second hands. I really love my first mechanical watch

[@dsi76]

Good work. I also suggest the SNXS77, the blue sunburst dialed version of the SNXS79. You can pick any of the watches you listed and change the dial colour and you’ll have an equally classy watch.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Very true, the SNXS77 looks amazing. Seiko really nails blue sunburst even at this price point. Many companies don't. But that's Seiko in a nutshell for you

[@ardnahcnaluw4923]

What do you prefer, snxs79 or snkl41? For woman

[@COZY__BOY]

@@ardnahcnaluw4923 cant go wrong with both. snkl41 does look a tad sleeker for women

[@mariojr377]

Very good vídeo. Best regards from Brazil, Mário.

[@ChefTom777]

Just oredered today the seiko snxs79 for just 88usd & i am sooo excited to have it..

[@braddeicide]

Crown at 4 o'clock is supposed to be Seiko 5 core design principle.

[@saralowe_arts]

I have several Seikos, I love them, the face dials are gorgeous. Hands down can’t complain. They look incredibly expensive.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Absolutely right, Seiko knows how to do dials, no matter the price point.

[@davidsonviray1403]

May i know how many mm is the bracelet you bought sir? Because i saw a jubillee seiko bracelet that is 20mm can i put it on the SNXS? Or not?

[@ChronometerCheck]

The bracelet is 19mm. You might be able to put a 20mm jubilee using this bracelet's 19mm endlinks

[@davidsonviray1403]

Chronometer Check oh is that possible? Can i tell that to a jeweler because i’m not really good at changing of straps

[@TheChadWork2001]

The new Seiko 5s with the better 4S36 movement are out and are better purchases. That SNX111 with the silver white dial is good looking

[@kingboyous]

The bracelet he threw it on is by a brand called Romaly & is available on AliExpress. I've one coming in the mail. I'm worried it'll look stupid owing to its thickness - the SNXS79K has really thin lugs - and I hate how little the bracelet tapers. The stock bracelet is decent, but I wish it had polished center links. I have mine on an 11-dollar jubilee, and it looks bitching (19 to 16mm taper), but the color of the steel doesn't match well & the bracelet is thicker than the lugs. Bla!

[@nw7053]

Great video. I'm torn between SNXS77 and SNZG11 for my daily watch. SNXS have great blue sunburst effect while SNZG is bigger and maybe more suitable for my 17 cm wrist. Which one that you prefer? Thanks.

[@inoegraha9193]

Snxs77 much better look for your daily.

[@rolandomillanas9636]

@@inoegraha9193 how much

[@ChefTom777]

For me i think the snxs is the best looking seiko 5.. it looks like a rolex that you can wear daily..

[@biasaigon7155]

17cm is small for snzg11 42mm

[@stephonjames1038]

Love my Seiko 5 snlk41j1 so much!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Such a great one. Enjoy!

[@dimasakbar7668]

On new year i just bought my 1st mechanical watch. As you said SNKL23 and its silver counterparts are very expensive compared to original when buying new. I manage to snag a used SNK355 for a little less than USD50, and immediately replace its thrash bracelet with strap. So yeah i am starting my journey.

[@kahaniguruhindi]

The sad part is these seiko 5 models are now hard to get at a cheaper rate. Meanwhile some online sites or sellers are also thugging people with a fake or already used ones.

[@kb8102]

Can you make a recommendation for a 100m water resistant seiko 5, or any below 150$ with automatic 100m water resistance ?

[@robertfiala5337]

Bằng Đinh Kim Snzg13

[@Fotograf110]

The SeIko SNXS79 is good looking watch and gets better with Rolamy strap. I personally feel it would have looked awesome if the the dial was sunburst black instead of grey.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Sunburst black would be cool. I believe the SNKl45 has a sunburst black dial.

[@edjo3430]

Story time: I grew up in Urmia Iran. This is 1985. We went to the salt lake of Urmia. Salinity is insane. Both grandpa's were in the water. One used to wear a generic watch, the other one a Seiko 5 from the 70s. I was only 8 years old. He had it on while in the water. As he floated over salty water I noticed he had his watch, seiko 5 still on. I said grandpa, why did my other grandpa took off his watch and you still have yours on in this water? He said " cause it's not a sissy watch like his" . I want that watch. It was 36mm bezel.

[@islandterror5198]

Nice work Anthony 👍 Looking good Buddy ! What no baby orange 5 Monster ? 😭 JK

[@ChronometerCheck]

Hey, thanks man! I dig the baby monster but does it look expensive? I'm not sure. :)

[@thariqansar8739]

Hi. I couldn't get the SNXS79K in India. Can u recommend where I can buy the model?

[@ChronometerCheck]

Unfortunately, this is a very popular model and goes in and out of stock frequently. Keep your eyes on your favorite retailers like Amazon, etc, and hope one comes in stock soon.

[@thariqansar8739]

@@ChronometerCheck Thanks so much!

[@herald1953]

if you want the Sinn style case design, go with SNKK87, or SNKK93 for black dial

[@ChronometerCheck]

They look cool! Looks like it would serve as a great modding base

[@herald1953]

@@ChronometerCheck indeed, the only downside i have is the bracelet that comes with it known for the worst one available amongst any seiko 5

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@herald1953 That's pretty hilarious and is a pretty difficult feat as most of the Seiko 5 bracelets are pretty bad. So to be the worst of the worst... WOW!

[@flanners41]

Have 3 of the 5 purchased in the last month...harder to get for sure...turned my back on overpriced and unavailable Swiss unobtanium...I am getting more wear time and more pleasure from these 5's than almost anything else...such value and beautiful watches

[@shoaibimran2561]

What your thoughts on Ingersoll watches

[@MuhammadHamza-mc2xh]

Given the increase in prices for select Seiko 5s (that are no longer being manufactured), is it worth paying over over 100 USD? Given when there was a time, a few years ago, when it was worth closer to 50 USD?

[@ChronometerCheck]

Close to $100, yes. Close to $200, no. Get an Orient or the new Seiko 5 Sports instead

[@graykudchad4517]

How much the market price of seiko 5 superior automatic 23 jewels 7S36 0900 [A4]/9D1643

[@lawrencevincent1]

The Seiko 5 attributes to the classic Actus Seiko which was near King of the Seiko watches in its day sadly there are other amazing Seikos that rival it.

[@kokolexx]

kinda sad that you include the SNKL45 and 41 but didnt include the SNKL43. i'm going to buy my first seiko 5 and still undecided between 45 and 43. Love the red second hand on 45 but the blue dial on 43 :(

[@chriscabel9473]

Show more of the watch

[@acausevic1]

I own a 20 year old SNKL15 in sky blue. Just keep ticking.

[@garywillacey9979]

The Orient Tristar line are incredibly similar, just as well made with the same reliability as the Seiko's but costs a lot less. Some will say Orient are part of Seiko. Yes both are under the same company but are independent of one another. I now prefer many of the Orient watches over Seiko, especially over the Seiko 5 range.

[@luckylucson]

I slept on Orient for quite some time but they have a lot of compelling pieces right now! (Defender, Sun & Moon, Kamasu, etc)

[@gtimothyw]

What do you think, should I get snkl23 or snkl45? I really confuse

[@ChronometerCheck]

snkl23 is the nicest imo but last I checked it was the most expensive

[@Ratselmeister]

How much does a seico 5?

[@calosles]

SNXS75, perfection.

[@edjo3430]

36mm? I need a 36mm seiko 5. Any guidance? I might have missed it on your presentation.

[@ChronometerCheck]

That is rare these days; 37mm, if you don't mind, are much easier to find. 36mm you will need to find much older, vintage Seiko 5 models.

[@briansquibb999]

Wish there were more watches available WITHOUT the day/date.

[@RogerYng]

The Seiko 5 ALWAYS has the day/date. It’s one of the five things that make it a Seiko 5.

[@joeglowacki1535]

Seiko 5 Actus

[@alielmouden1757]

I have one Seiko 5

[@technogiri318]

What is the difference between SNXS79K and SNXS79 🤷‍♂️ ??????

[@ChronometerCheck]

K version is made in Malaysia

[@surfside75]

Seiko5 anniversary skn357 blue😍 -i also picked up the classic looking snxl72 gold and a Seiko fifty fathoms snzh53 blue✔️🍻

[@hassnainawais7879]

Price

[@nayanmipun6784]

Without am pm watches are of not much use, watches are needed in indoors night forest polar regions under ground under water, without am pm you can't know the further meaning of the times in which part of the 24 hours it time is

[@n00dyl69]

my snkl41 runs +3 sec. per day

[@ChronometerCheck]

They're so reliable and accurate!

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

Who or what is that "hodinky" you mentioned several times

[@ChronometerCheck]

Ah, apologies, I was referring to Hodinkee, specifically their article here: www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-seventy-five-dollar-watch-that-looks-like-a-million-bucks

[@kaisermoses8616]

Me watching this wearing a Casio f-91w 👁👄👁

[@ChronometerCheck]

$10, incredibly lightweight, and lasts basically forever? Beast of a watch

[@Estoico68]

Check SNXF05K1

[@ChronometerCheck]

Great choice, the checkered dial is very cool.

[@grimmer2005]

Seiko SNX111 is only 33mm....

[@SaidBouchtati-hl3oy]

cette fabtication japonaise seiko 5 a donner une grande redultat de service que rolex de lux tu paye trop d argent pour la.marque seulement le symbole commercial

[@davidbreckler5327]

fix your lip sync...hard twitch...

[@lubnakamil2762]

me have same watch 17j day date made by japan

[@ChronometerCheck]

Great watch, my friend!

[@glenvillanueva6950]

Opinions are not facts...

[@ivanigorpollick6690]

Show more of watch,and less of you-you can still talk

[@leoberg2390]

Your glasses look weird

[@truthseeker8483]

You have a weird name...😀

[@leoberg2390]

@@truthseeker8483 it's just for KZbin, not my real name of course 😂

[@johnfranklin5277]

@@leoberg2390 your real name must be IAM RUDE...

[@believe-in-righteousness]

No disrespect but You need to show your face less and show the watches more. I sat here to view watches not your face

[@robertomaas2600]

Show the Watches......not Your face....

[@sjuvanet]

Bruh "looks more expensive than they are" pisses me off. Hate wannabes and flexers FR

[@ChronometerCheck]

😂

[@deboraalesiavieira3222]

Bla bla bla bla

[@johnfranklin5277]

Too hard for you to follow no doubt.