A $600 vs $6,000 Watch - What is the Difference? | Seiko King Turtle Vs Seiko LX

[@bryane2857]

The most I would spend on a seiko is what I can afford. If I could afford 6k on a watch and it was between a 6k omega and 6k grand seiko well it's clear choice for me. Grand seiko spring drive! But, 3 kids, college , and the love of my family... I chose orient and seiko 5s. 🤪

[@carloshughes9741]

I have a 1 Pepsi Padi Turtle and 2 Prospex.......one metal band....one leather band... 1 Citizen Blue Angel Chronograph with Atomic timekeeping.... I don’t think a $6k watch don’t make you no smoother a man.

[@cnnw3929]

@@carloshughes9741 Your collection is probably better than that of 90% of the population. Never once have I seen any of the watches you have in the wild. All I see are Apple, Samsung, and FitBit smart watches. So far, I have a Citizen Brycen with a green dial and a Seiko Turtle PADI. And to most folks in my area, that makes me look like a snob!

[@stephenhaskins5736]

Well said my friend

[@jackwood1969]

@@cnnw3929 Very true

[@joevitaljic1480]

My Orient was garbage the stem broke while pulling it out to set it and Orient wouldn't even replace it they sold me a new stem and crown and it's still sitting on my table. I'll stick with my Arnie gold trimmed 28 that this guy says it is not a accual dive watch I subscribed gave him my email and he still avoiding to answer me.

[@Jazziat]

Because of this review, I got i complete love with King Turtle, and went to buy it immediately, and now after 6 months, I completely not regretting this decision, what a wonderful watch to wear and solid construction and eye catchy ... thank you Teddy.

[@istvantoth7431]

What's the accuracy you getting??

[@Jazziat]

@@istvantoth7431 that's an important question, I never professionally measured it, if you know how I can do it, would you please teach me. However with the standard test, it has -/+ 5 seconds a day, but again this is not accurate.

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

So, you didn't buy that watch from Teddy and you want to rub it in and tell him all about your purchase. Do you think he's doing these videos strictly for altruistic reasons?

[@Jazziat]

@@virtualpilgrim8645 I didn't buy it from Teddy because I live in a completely different area, and I can easily buy it here from the shop next home ... not sure what is actually irritating you here 🙄

[@davidevans5571]

There are apps available for your phone that are said to be very good for checking the timing of your watch. I have a timegrapher, so I've never tried the apps, but everything I have heard is that the apps work just as well (I have had my Timegrapher since before I ever heard talk of app availability).

[@colinmcmurry2522]

The cinematography/ production value on this is on another level

[@morgandecker1060]

I love the spring drive, but I think if I’m spending $6000 it’s going to be a GS Snowflake 😍 *Not that the LX isn’t an amazing watch in it’s own right.

[@jaideepsingh2405]

Couldn't agree more.

[@CaptShane-sy7lr]

I use to think the snowflake was the spring drive for me but lately I’ve fallen hard for the Godzilla.

[@arjdroid]

If I'm spending Grand Seiko money, I want the Grand Seiko logo

[@UsernameInvalidTHIS]

Same, dude. I strangely disagree with Arjun though: I'd prefer a nice classic "S E I K O" on the dial, none of this "Grand" carry on.

[@UsernameInvalidTHIS]

@@arjdroid Probably most guys would prefer it. I actually wish they would stick with a good old "Seiko" on all their watches. Make watches from $50 right up into the stratosphere and just own it, you know? Edit: I mean, we don't see Casio with a chip on each shoulder putting "Grand Casio" on all their expensive G-Shocks. I do understand the history of Grand/King Seiko, but just... ehh.

[@nicksundby]

Nothing matches the spring drive for accuracy. except any $50 quartz watch

[@calcramer]

Nick S haha classic👌

[@levedia]

even then I think springdrive is more accurate than quartz. Not high precision quartz movements but regular quartz.

Not to mention thickness. But then again, isn't the watch game about building a better mousetrap in the most unecessary fashion?

[@martinportelance5843]

@@levedia my F91W is +-0 seconds per day, so a 17$ watch actually is more precise than a 6'000$ spring drive!

[@zzzzxxxx341]

AWESOME!!!

[@LuisOrtizMBA]

The LX would have been a serious flagship killer in the $3.5k to $4k range. It has a lot of tough competition in the $6k range, even within Grand Seiko.

[@WristWatcher]

What grand seiko spring drive diver do you speak of that's it's competition?

[@dsq141]

I think this just speaks to Seiko's ability to be the everyman's watch. Rather than adopting the tactics of Rolex and the big 3 by driving prices sky-high through underhanded restrictions on supply, they've make watches that are aesthetically pleasing at all price brackets. This lets watch-lovers at all price brackets to enjoy their products despite how deep or shallow their pockets are. Their products, even at the lower end are also well built and reliable (my baby turtle keeps time as good as my submariner or speedmaster). Then they also offer innovative design and amazing finishing, if you're able to afford that premium (without the ridiculous wait queues or buy quotas before you're added to a wait list).

[@opicnojam]

I always thought a spring drive was exclusive to a grand seiko. As a watch noob, this is refreshing. Awesome content!

[@leyay7540]

It wasn't since its debut.

[@David09420]

There're different grades of Spring Drive, the top is mostly exclusive to GS.

[@OnPointFirearms]

I thought that as well. In this case, I think if this watch sported the GS logo, it would justify $6k. Id rather have this watch than a Rolex Submariner. Grand Seiko is a superior product.

[@todanrg3]

Not so refreshing because the price is still Grand Seiko level.

[@realtalk6195]

@@OnPointFirearms The Grand Seiko isn't a sports-watch line, this is a sports watch. Slapping the GS logo on it makes no sense as it's not even intended to be the same product category.

[@ClubmanGT1971]

I own a green dial King Turtle. Magnificent timepiece for the price. I’ve tried on a Springdrive LX as well. Astounding quality. Worth every cent.

[@andrewffay]

I have been a Seiko fan for a long time. I fell in love with the LX series, and got the limited edition snr041 last year, which has the brown face and bezel. I love the idea of a "sleeper" watch. Most people don't know. But when someone does, it's a mutual appreciation of the craft. Much different than a Rolex or Omega- people know them for the brand, but many don't appreciate them for the engineering that they deserve. Plus knowing this can't be cloned and sold for $80 in the Hong Kong markets is nice too!

[@entroheat]

I agree with you 💯 percent right on the money i also got the snr049 and snr025 nothing beats lx line just beauty and it is same as Grand Seiko and on level of fifty fathom which I own which says alot about high end seikos

[@HandlewithcareVibes]

Why can't it be cloned? For the spring movement I suppose? (new to the watch world)

[@andrewffay]

@@HandlewithcareVibes spring drive movement is very unique with the smooth sweep - no other movement is like this.

[@Polter6eist]

Getting my first Seiko - a King Turtle, special edition, Save the Ocean - Manta Ray blue dial and I have to be honest, it is so gorgeous looking that I no longer want to wear anything else. I would buy a spring drive just because of the tremendous amount of effort they put in the creation of this movement, it feels like the pinnacle of technology to have such precision and smooth movement. Imagine a post apocalyptic world like Mad Max and someone finds a watch like this and be thinking it must be alien technology

[@juangarza7193]

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[@TheMr1RAD]

Good to see the turtle getting some love 👍🏻 Picked up an SRPA21 PADI 6 months ago and it has been swiftly pressed into daily use. Punches well above it’s weight for the price and can’t go wrong. Long live the turtle 😎

[@JoshTrombone]

Just picked up my first Seiko! An SKX007. Excited to spend some time with it!

[@shekarpaul102]

That's cool. I bought the skx013 a a year or so ago. I love the thing.

[@alistairhenry709]

me too! Loving it, just arrived on Tuesday. Own a Panarai, and I have to say, almost forgot about it already!

[@detroittrickster3327]

@Brian Bolin agreed 6k is insane

[@detroittrickster3327]

@@arnoldb4526 explain besides the gold-digger .and collections

[@jblackjack]

SKX is Old and obsolete and now overpriced ...no hacking or winding that’s why I sent it back and got a SRP773 Turtle .

[@bobmclennan1727]

As beautiful as that LX is, this video really demonstrates the terrific finishing on Seiko's mid-range models. The case and face of the Turtle only suffer when they have to share screen time with a model that's literally an order of magnitude more expensive.

[@MilanNikolic96]

One day, one day I will get a Seiko/GS Spring Drive

[@25-8]

When a rich woman buys it for me

[@detroittrickster3327]

@@25-8 lol smart

[@25-8]

@@detroittrickster3327 still waiting lol

[@detroittrickster3327]

@@25-8 lol

[@scottlauren3145]

@@ES-qe1nh 6 grand for a watch is not cheap...

[@franqueee]

That spring drive sweep man..makes any other mechanical watches look like a quartz

[@White_Collar_Prepper]

That Spring Drive movement though - gorgeous!

[@petec7044]

Teddy they are both great pieces. The problem is most people would not know the difference and that's where the collector vs the person who just needs to tell the time comes in. Great review as always!!!

[@oscarortegamusic]

Teddy, I appreciate the explanation on the differences. My watch knowledge is quite small because I'm now learning more about them. However, I've been a musician for over 30 years and have had similar experiences when comparing the differences on a $600 guitar vs a $6000. The manufacturing, attention to detail, type of material used, place of fabrication and perhaps even additional R&D comes into play with instruments. It's interesting to see that both industries have similar traits. Cheers!

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting comparison. Keep up the good work. Regards.

[@Justinhindsight]

That’s one of the smoothest sweeping second hands I’ve ever seen on the LX! Impressive

[@kitk7248]

I spent the whole video watching the lx second hand sweep.

[@n.satomoto]

I was sceptical regards to the LX initially and was wondering why the hell would I be paying so much more for a dive watch when I don't even dive. Heck, I don't even do water sports. But when I sat down in front of my regular watch dealer, expressing my severe doubts, all he said was "Don't judge. Trust me. Put it on your wrist first". The rest was history....I wear it regularly now with such enjoyment and pleasure, despite having a rather small asian wrist. The beauty and wonders of the watch I will not describe as you have already done so with great finesse and flair. But this entire experience reminded me once again of the simple and yet forgettable theory "what you pay is what you get". I love your contents and have great respect for what you're doing. Perhaps you may consider sharing about gentlemen's style and fashion too. Keep up the excellent work. Brilliant!

[@darryldadia]

I think it's also worth mentioning that the SNR029 won the Best Diver's Watch Prize in GPHG 2019 beating the rest of the Swiss-dominated nominees such as Ulysse Nardin, Longines and De Bethune. This piece will hit a spot with Seiko fans who are into the high-end/luxe category. That's the beauty of Seiko, they have practically every line at every price point covered for any watch enthusiast.

[@nkyryry]

It’s the polished shoulder of the LX. So damn beautiful.

[@speedzero7478]

I bought a Japanese-made Turtle for my dad back when they were first released several months ago. The watch punches well above its weight. I've owned Tudors, Omega, Zenith, and was surprised at how impressive the new generation turtle was for what it costs. If you're on the fence and thats your normal budget range there, just do it.

[@David09420]

It's more the fact that the aforementioned brands are overpriced. The amount of markup is insane, in some cases it's 15x. You don't see that kind of markup in any other industry and it's done in the name of heritage and status. It's why you'll find micro brands, boutique brands and the lesser known, undercutting the big names significantly. This includes Seiko, although their prices are a bit steep considering the movements inside. The 4R isn't great and they're charging more than their old 6R models. Their reasoning is that they're trying to be more upmarket. We'll see how that turns out for them.

[@lowersaxon]

No. Misaligned and poor accuracy.

[@joevitaljic1480]

Several months ago what! Iv owned one for over five years.

[@hyndland65]

When it comes to anything about watches you're the go to man Teddy. As always a well explained video and is thought provoking.

[@aaronlbuchanan9861]

Great video Teddy, 6k is rough but i'd love to just sit and watch that smooth second hand go around. Spring drive is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@ganeshraj769]

And once again I come here, reading his name as Teddy Bulbasaur

[@navratilj]

I like the $600 watch more to be honest ...

[@hushanecampbell9251]

Still can't beat the spring drive movement.

[@varanid9]

@@hushanecampbell9251 Well, to be honest, a $5000 Omega, Rolex or Breitling can't beat a $150 Citizen quartz movement. So what?

[@varanid9]

Yeah, love the turtle cushion case and that waffle dial. I also prefer my MM300 over the LX, but, I'm into retro divers and it's the 6105 homage aspect that really appeals to me.

[@dtm4trix]

@@hushanecampbell9251 is it worth 6k? Not imho.

[@robinmarples5198]

@@silverghost4206 the thing is not about telling time but how it does it and the story and making behind. That's why you have a proper amg mercedes unstated of a diesel A class with a Renault motor. Both will take you in one piece to your destination but not in the same way.

[@carleckelman3696]

I have too many expensive watches. This watch is my favorite I never thought I would like it but I Alex wanted a rugged springdrive, this is it! Good video

[@Garth2011]

That Seiko LX spring drive is a fine watch, no question on that. I do enjoy the sweep second hand movement vs. the tick tick. All that model needs is the day/date display and a lower price by about half or more and it might be a great seller. Love the bracelet band too. However, the solar and kinetic calibers are my favorite due to the long power reserves. I'm not a fan of automatics ever since they came out with the kinetic and solar models.

[@panoschimarios4639]

Thorough and easy to understand as always. I came to love the brand from the moment I bought my Turtle. It is a major rebirth of the brand and I am sure they’ll find their way back to the top class manufacturers (in perception because in essence they have already got there).

[@SilencedMi5]

Speaking as a Seiko fan - Seiko just can't get away from their chapter ring alignment issues. In my experience Citizen is always perfect in this area at literally all price points from $50 to $5000, but for some reason internet watch nerds just can't get over Seiko as some demagogue "purist" brand. Odd stuff, but what do we expect from the hive mind? To add to the conversation Teddy brings up at the end of the video - No, I absolutely do not think Seiko deserve to move up-market. Frankly any chapter ring alignment and other baffling quality issues for years prior to the up-market movement were not even acceptable at their lower price point. Great watches and tons of potential let down by subpar manufacturing processes and embarrassingly low QC standards.

[@RezaREX]

LX for me... I prefer the look and it's fun having a watch that is just for those who know.

[@stevefox8605]

Regular Turtle wearer here, and hate dates on divers, imho an unnecessary complication that ruins any dive/tool watch credibility (if you need the date at the bottom of the sea you've long since ran out of air 😳) so for me they've ruined the King Turtle even more... (having said that my next big watch purchase will be a new Seamaster Professional, but the discrete 6 o'clock date isn't as ugly or obtrusive). The 6k Springdrive is just way too tall for me. Cheers 👍🏻

[@1SaG]

That super-smooth sweep of the seconds hand is mesmerizing. Don't know if I would pay $6000 for the piece, but I know if I did, I'd be staring at the dial all day long. :)

[@jackavle]

Seiko vs Seiko is awesome. Such a wide ranging brand that targets anyone who loves watches regardless of the depths of their pockets. More such comparison would be nice!

[@paultran656]

Seiko is a reliable watch, is the watch I wear most since I was teenager until I was married.

[@lndyrd]

while he was listing all the specs, i was busy watching that creamy smooth second hand 2:10

[@AtheistOrphan]

I’ve got a diver’s watch, I had to drown him to get it.

[@Captain_Laser]

Hold up 😂

[@nunyabizness199]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

Last month I went on a surfing safari. It was great, I shot six of them.

[@detroittrickster3327]

lol better that than to pay 6k for it

[@ΠαῦλοςΠαυλίδης-χ7θ]

"They had us in the first half not gonna lie"

[@jacklaporte472]

Great video Teddy! Just wanted to say that I really appreciate the work you obviously put into these videos.

[@jonathanhernandez718]

Watching this video while wearing my Seiko King Turtle was awesome 😂. That being said... I think that once a watch hits .. idk.. $2000? Just make it a Grand Seiko... It would probably help them out. Lol

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

One thing that has surprised me is how much lack of communication there is between the two brands. They actually don’t operate together. I think we have just seen a bit of clashing with grand seiko jumping into new markets and being cost competitive and seiko simultaneously trying to offer more higher end pieces within the prospex and presage collections.

[@nafiulshelim6194]

@@TeddyBaldassarre this is so typical of Japanese companies like orient and seiko, very little communication and direction from the branches

[@tywinn5786]

I agree. Just put the “GS” on the dial and call it a day.

[@DadCore]

I own both the SBGA229 and SNR029. This statement is not accurate. Sure, both retail for 6 grand, but both are very different beasts. Only have the price and dive watch style in common. The SBGA229 is a very beautiful watch. The handset is huge, heavy, and fun to look at. The indices that are applied, machined, have the best applied lume plots on any Seiko WITH a thin white border surrounding look like little pearls. The finishing is museum quality. The SNR029 is Seiko's flagship diver. It is overbuilt, robust, and has a better bracelet AND better end link mounting than the GS. The movement is the same, though less decorated. It is the MM300 on steroids. It has the absolute best bezel on any Seiko I have ever handled, and I've owned just about every Seiko diver at some point in my life. Has same zaratsu finishing as GS, though in less amounts. The GS is a very elegant diver, however it will not look as nice over time as the SNR will. I believe this is because the dial is so gorgeous, but the wear over years will not match the dial over time. The bezel finishing is very fragile. IMO the SNR price comes from the over-engineered robustness of the case and bracelet and the upgraded titanium. The SNR would look out of place with a GS on the dial and a lion on the caseback. Two very different beasts. Sorry for the rant!

[@varanid9]

@@DadCore Glad to hear from someone who actually owns both pieces, unlike a lot of the other commenters here talking out of their ass. Only thing I can add is, and, I'm not implying its bad in any way, I just personally find the GS diver very bland in design.

[@malikknows3510]

Very nice video and you make all the right points, Teddy, imho. I own the Seiko LX Landmaster, a gmt watch with a compass style bezel. I paid less than $6K, as I think most do. I love it but it is big, and uses a very, very similar (perhaps the same) case as the LX shown above. It is very comfortable for a big watch but, yes, it is not for everyone. It is a big hunk of shiny metal, no doubt. I think it was worth what I paid considering what other watches are out there. The Spring Drive movement adds somewhere between $2-3K over a standard COSC automatic movement. Its smoothness and accuracy are a wonder to behold. Compared to a $6K Breitling or IWC with an ETA, there is no comparison. It is simply horologically a compelling movement that keeps spectacular time, as you say. So, that leaves about $3K for the case, bracelet, dial and everything else. Nothing on the market comes close, imho. Tudor is also compelling but just not in the same league, although they are great. I spent a shade under $5K for mine, so what else exists in this price point to rival the Spring Drive LX's? Omega Aqua Terra's are great but I think they are less watch, imho. I admit it is a lot to spend on a Seiko, no argument there, but branding just doesn't mean that much to me. And having a quality Seiko that can rival luxury Swiss timepieces but fly under the radar a bit is a plus, too.

[@JEROMEGELB]

One can't overstate the aspect of "flying under the radar", given the massive increase in Rolex aggravated robberies in multiple countries. Watch theft gangs are using spotters in the legal and banking/finance centres of major cities, who look out for high end Swiss watches revealed when owners are in bars or restaurants or when getting out of cars and taxis. The spotters call the intercept team waiting in a vehicle in the area, who drive up behind the victim, exit the vehicle and overwhelm the victim and steal the watch in seconds and then drive off. Unfortunately, resistance has led to murder or serious injury with stabbings and shootings. A less easily recognisable luxury watch makes a lot of sense and many high end watch owners are leaving their watches in their bank's safety deposit boxes, especially when on vacation. I saw a TV piece on this and many Rolex, Omega, AP & Patek owners interviewed have taken to wearing "ordinary" watches, except if attending private functions.

[@romulus1300]

Great vid. I’m not a Seiko guy, but I love that LX!!

[@menaseven9093]

Great review of the $600 Seiko King Turtle and the $6000 Seiko LX ( sound like Lexus LS). Both watches are beautiful with good quality. If somebody can pay $8000 for a Rolex Submariner they can pay $6000 for the Seiko LX that has the same quality. I own a Seiko Turtle that is well design, the Turtle is big, flat and very comfortable to wear.

[@eakick]

Why isn't the LX a Grand Seiko? Just because of design aesthetic? Cause the price tag certainly fits the bill...

[@todanrg3]

Because it's a different company/branch makes it, not Grand Seiko

[@danishmultichannel]

I really want a spring drive watch one day. Delivers so much to conversate about with other watch enthusiasts.

[@cameronkrause4712]

How old are you?

[@vrudy6]

The LX series has amazing specs, but it’s just so big. If Seiko decides to have a version in 40 or 42 with the new slimmer spring drive movement, thus giving it 13-14 mm, it could arguably be the number one seller in the LX line.

[@GarandKhan]

Hi Teddy, I have a Seiko LX as my day watch and, Casio Oak my night watch. My LX is my workhorse watch, this diver can be heavy coming from wearing my GShock, it is lighter than my old ProSeamaster diver, a little taller my LX not for everyone, T5 is a joke Teddy, Ceramic bezel, power reserve indicator makes swapping watches ez, big crown yup, Zaratsu yup, this LX pro diver is Seiko but, every thing else is Grand Seiko, got it for 5K last summer, glad i did it last year, accuracy on my Spring Drive is Chronometer level if not better. My LX have seen the firing ranges and, I take my LX hunting in Canadian winters, I have to say right now GShock and Seiko LX for me and my outdoor life fits me just right, we love your channel Teddy.

[@Dbrockjohnson]

Dude I been waiting on this video from the best Teddie! Your a genius bro! Please do another Kevin O’Leary vlog! By the way I have all three king turtle seiko and I could NOT be happier for the price! Love seiko man

[@adrianlim116]

I love these kind of videos. Keep it up Teddy!!!

[@jaydeetech9731]

Me; i just bought a 6.000 dollar watch My friends: which one? Me: a seiko. My friends; WTFFF

[@shane7660]

don't buy watches to impress your friends....buy them because you enjoy them.

[@GhostRider-xo2hy]

But also your friends are right :)

[@williamstalvey6920]

Dumb

[@martigo7152]

From guns to gaming pc's to hotrods, men simply like to know things work. So with watches i think all it takes is for guys to learn what the different mechanisms are for them to start appreciating watches again.

[@huntera123]

Both are oversized and the LX is crazy expensive, despite the titanium.

[@Sr.D]

Impressive,Seiko as always, pushing the industry, I think that right now Spring Drive and High Accuracy Quartz movements are the two technologies more interesting in the watch world.

[@FUTUREGHOST94]

This was a great video. Cant wait for the movement video you mentioned.

[@paulbrady701]

Hi Teddy just a little comment on the lighting on the review,I think that it’s as close to perfectas you can get outside os a Hollywood or television studio.Absolutely beautiful and looks professional.👍🏻

[@johnsonkam1506]

Think you could do a video on your top 5 grail watches? I think that would be really interesting and new!

[@alastairheptonstall7982]

The Turtle is probably my favorite Seiko at the moment. I have a 6309, but I'll probably pick up the new one to wear more often. For $6000 I feel the LX shouldn't be Prospex branded, and they should have gone with an applied Seiko logo on the dial. It would have looked cleaner without the power meter, but I suppose it has some utility.

[@IBoughtAWatch]

Great video, looking forward for the spring drive video when it comes out!

[@Mighty248]

Hey Teddy great review of the King Turtle. It's my 50th birthday today and you just solidify my decision to buy the Turtle.

[@felipaollutuve]

Thanks for the video Teddy! I think I can see the difference when looking at the watches. Now, I am not sure I could tell the "ten times" difference though, I am just an "aficionado." I wonder why Seiko didn't include the LX as a Grand Seiko, it seems that it has the quality to do so. Anyways, just some thoughts. Thanks again and have a nice day!

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

Just saw the new line of $1100-$1600 divers (the Willard and another model), with the 6r35 and scratch resist coating.. They look and feel top notch (I would go as far as to say it is basically a GS with a 6r35 in it), and I believe they're 40-41mm. I was at the luxury watch shop with my brother looking at tudors, and the AD pulled us aside and showed us the new Seikos. We were looking at/for a Tudor BB41 which is 4k.... we were chatting about case and dial finishing in general, and he politely led us away to look at the new Seikos. Even he was blown away.

[@timmanion7459]

I've primarily collected Swiss , German , and French watches on the high end side . I've always owned my SKX 007J1 , but never thought I'd spend a comparable amount lon a seiko . Then I got the opportunity to buy a Seiko SLA039 for $5200 and grabbed it up . I absolutely love this watch . And as far a spring drive goes , I appreciate the ingenuity and engineering that went into its development, but it fails to move me like my mechanical hi-beat . Something about a pure mechanical movement just touches me in a way that no other can . But yes , when it comes to spending that amount of money on a Seiko, I did , and I can't see myself ever selling that watch . Just my 2 cents.

[@helios9663]

Which mechanical hi-beats are you referring to which trump even the spring drive in your opinion?

[@timmanion7459]

@@helios9663 I'm not saying that they "Trump " a spring drive. Just that they don't move me in the same way . Something about a purely mechanical movement and the ingenuity, precision, and craftsmanship that had to go into them at inception just fascinates me personally. I'm in no way denigrating the spring drive. BTW , not owning many micro-brands , I do have one of yours , and enjoy it very much . It's in my regular rotation. Beautiful job !!!

[@helios9663]

@@timmanion7459 I just wanted to know which other watches you own / admire 😅.

[@timmanion7459]

@@helios9663 In my collection I have Rolex, Blancpain , Glashutte Original, Tudor , Grand Seiko , and more . I started this journey in 1968 when I was issued a Tudor Submariner while in the service . I ended up buying a Rolex 5513 in the main PX in Da Nang Vietnam, as everyone in my team seamed to have one . That got me started with watches , and I've been hooked ever since . I hope that answered your question.

[@helios9663]

@@timmanion7459 Thank you Sir! You have excellent watches. I have just started my watch journey with a Seiko 5.

[@ryanrobicheaux3896]

Sweep on that spring drive is super smooth

[@shiranduarte]

Having 6,000 usd for a dive watch, this Seiko would always be on my top three.

[@topgunm]

Looking forward to the Spring drive video! For me the movement was the most important part. I love this technology! I looked around for SD watches I liked, and tomorrow I'm getting my first high end watch, the Grand Seiko SBGA299. Can't wait!

[@rmartin6914]

Me: I have $2, take or leave it

[@ShanePleasance]

Sundial.

[@BernardManansala]

I would buy an LX in a heart beat.

[@jstrat121]

“ I have $2 ......and a Casio!”-John Candy

[@detroittrickster3327]

smart man and gives better time too like 20 sec a year at most

[@pomegranatepip2482]

@@detroittrickster3327 it’s not just about the time.

[@phantomphotography7392]

I have the Seiko SNR051 because I wanted a GMT and with the dial, movement, lume, titanium, zaratsu polishing, it's the best GMT on the market period. It's my favorite watch in my collection which includes Grand Seiko, Omega and Rolex.

[@ishtiX]

Hey man nice work on the comparison. Very informative and useful indeed. However, I really would love to see a comparison video as to how this Seiko LX stands out against Rolex Submariner and Omega Seamaster.

[@mofo9900]

Spring drive movement is a thing of beauty

[@oskie501]

A lot more watches I’d rather spend $6,000 on.

[@JesusGarcia-nz5bk]

Like?

[@mikec3454]

@@JesusGarcia-nz5bk Way too many to mention ...

[@shino8854]

Let me guess, they all start with the letter R.

[@mikec3454]

shino88 uh oh, we’ve really upset the Seiko fan boys now. As an owner of Seiko watches, I appreciate the brand. At $6k, you have a plethora of options new and used. Seiko build nice watches, this $6k LX is a miss. I’d pick up an Omega SMP300 before this LX any day, the dimensions on the LX are horrendous. If you want to wear an uncomfortable watch, be my guest. And yes, I would take many Rolex watches before it too because I know I’ll get my money back out of it when I sell.

[@insane_troll]

@@shino8854 Railmaster?

[@jerwinafable5840]

Great comparison, very educational. Hope you do more of this comparo.

[@paredair]

Speaking as a regular diver (with an older turtle model) - that Grand Seiko crown looks ripe for becoming unscrewed in action

[@jimf3932]

I really like- and appreciate- the cyclops on the King Turtle. I really prefer a day/date function and hope to soon replace my orange Monster with this King Turtle. Great video!

[@kellypaws]

Nice coverage of my favourite brand. The spring drive is mesmerising.

[@Laguna2013]

so would you see the big one as a comparator to the SD43?

[@floridaman727]

That 6k watch may be the most “sleeper” watch of all time

[@ProfessorPesca]

That would be the test of all the people who buy GS ‘to impress themselves’. Would you buy the same watch for the same price if it only had the normal Seiko logo?

[@Kip78956]

@@ProfessorPesca 100% I would. I have a GS sbgr271 myself with the newer dial. But I love the charm of the older seiko dials on the GS pieces. It was truly an underground brand

[@zakirmusa4132]

I’m obsessed with the LX series.

[@TheRollerballer]

The question is: All those details, finishes and sophistication in the movement are worth 10 times more? Both watches are great pieces and there is no match for the spring drive.

[@M3LTUP]

Great video. Thanks. The Spring Drive is a modern marvel.

[@CaptainWillard830]

I just picked up my Seiko SRPE93 PROSPEX Automatic DIVER’s 200m for $294 U.S at the Marine Corps Exchange, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia! I’m in love!

[@rodsalvador3608]

LX is Too Thicc. I won't be diving anytime soon, so I'd gladly trade less water resistance for the "Grand" on the SBGA229.

[@aldojacobi6007]

It needs to be thick - it's a saturation dive watch.... 🐸

[@miltongee81]

I have the lx batman. It’s not as thick as this one :) but they are booth beautiful

[@14981fc]

do you know any real 200m diver uses an automatic watch instead of a diving computer like Suunto? let alone a $6k one, these are purely only for desk diving regardless of the depth rating lol.

[@graytime5828]

Great video as always sir!!

[@codykonior]

It was interesting to hear how the spring drive works, how cool. I’d be interested how its expense/value compares to a moonwatch, being in the similar kind of price range.

[@rodneymcgiveron]

I could never find justification or indeed funds to buy a watch more than a few hundred dollars . The King Turtle would even stretch me . That said I dream of owning a top end watch . I thoroughly enjoyed this detailed look at these two gorgeous Seiko's . The truth is my day time work watch is a super cheap Skmei 1155 . It has a faultless accuracy quartz movement that is ridiculously accurate . It cost me $29 . It is tough , been dropped , been banged hard at work a couple of times , has been briefly submerged and been in the shower often . It has two batteries . One drives the digital time and other functions and the other drives the analog hands etc.. It's had one battery that cost about $5 to replace since I bought it in 2017 . It has lost a fair degree of external cosmetics as you'd expect but for function it's 100%... Would happily buy the new updated version of the 1155.Skmei are even now going a bit more up market too and with better features . Back to the topic ...Seiko has truly earned it's stripes as one of the great watchmakers and do cater for a big market range .. Thanks for the vid ...

[@Acyz]

Although the spring drive never ceases to amaze me, I'm just going to stick with my pepsi turtle. I do hope to get a Grand Seiko in the future though!

[@hambone988ubet]

I have the King Turtle and love it and is very comfortable to wear. I am surprised how big the crown is on the LX - must match a ratio to the thickness as well 😆

[@KasumovMedia]

Teddy why you look less happy than a year ago, doing these videos. Less enthusiastic. Find something you are excited about brotha!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I am all good, I just need to remember to smile more. Thanks for the reminder haha 🙌🏻

[@inputgoldfish4424]

He does

[@KasumovMedia]

@@TeddyBaldassarre haha good to hear. Been loving your videos forever. Didn't mean to talk shit.

[@inputgoldfish4424]

Let’s hope he’s happy next video

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

@@KasumovMedia No thanks for saying it. I think sometimes people forget people on KZbin are human too. Just have had a lot on my plate as of late so that might have come through over the video too. Thanks for looking out buddy!

[@thefrog9119]

I'm happy with my Dagaz Tsunami, which is an homage and upgrade to the classic Seiko Turtle, it's powered by the 6R15 movement and WR to 300m.

[@henrywest7217]

That LX looks like a bargain @6G's!

[@byscaine79]

Great vid.. should have saved more for the king turtle , instead i went with a long island turtle. It's my impression that the LX is more geared towards serious divers rather than the average jo like me who will provably just dunk it in the pool once in a while. Cant get enough of that spring drive though.

[@bingoberra18]

At 6 grand there are a lot of watches I would look at instead of a "plain" Seiko. The turtle models are where you get great bang for the buck, which sums up what I think a Seiko should be about.

[@DadCore]

Why is that what Seiko should be about? Because you are used to seeing their lower-end affordable lines at the mall? Its not like they aren't a pioneering, field-leading company that makes the most accurate non-radio syncing watches and have beaten the Swiss at the COSC game many years over.

[@bingoberra18]

@Ginja Ninjaaa Well to be fair I would not put this up against purely mechanical watches in a comparison of accuracy as it is "cheating" using quartz. I really do like the movement though.

[@bingoberra18]

@@DadCore Well both Seiko and Grand Seiko has offered great finish and movements for relatively low prices compared to their competitors. Now that they are trying to go upmarket I see it as they arent providing a better experience than before but just making them more expensive. 6 grand is GS money in my mind.

[@oughtenn]

@@bingoberra18 I wouldn't call it cheating though. More innovating than anything else. Seiko had the guts to reinvent the wrist watch with Quartz in the '80s, moreso merging the mechanical movement with quartz coming up with what we call the Spring Drive today. $6000 dollars gets you the best divers watch available on the market today in terms of time keeping and overall finish.

[@DadCore]

bingoberra18 I’m sorry but if you haven’t handled both, you cannot form this opinion. I commented elsewhere on this video explaining the differences between the two.

[@wellgeo223]

I have a king turtle that I ordered from Japan. Nearly perfect alignment and it’s -1 to -2 sec per day. It’s excellent for the money.

[@JCDenton95]

One zero. That’s the difference.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Haha hey now wise guy let me do my thing 😂

[@henrycollins2478]

Dang it why did you spoil the video

[@JCDenton95]

Teddy Baldassarre in jest 😂 love your content, no P U R E C L A S S here

[@rousseau327]

lol

[@jameshunter7650]

Beautiful photography and naration. Spring drive all the way.

[@ChrisBeckman]

Great comparison Teddy... I’d like to see a ‘LE’ version with a 6R15 or even a 4R36 movement which should allow 1.5-2mm less in the case height . I really wish Seiko would reserve their Spring Drive technology for their Grand Seiko line of mechanical timepieces.... but that’s simply my opinion... I’m sure they have their reasoning. @nashvillewatch ⌚️

[@gimjyu]

Amazing macro shots 👍 Thanks for another awesome video! In my opinion, the marinemaster 300 is the way to go, I bought my sbdx001 for less than 1.5k a couple years ago. Will save a spring drive for the future!

[@isaiahmccullough9861]

My turtle melts into my wrist and I wear it everyday. I can’t believe it is a 45mm.

[@diamonbacks47]

Same here.....

[@crabbasket1270]

Definately don't sacrifice the movement. That's the selling point for me. I love the finishes on the LX too. I own a King Turtle which I love, but I am slowly saving for an LX.

[@j.j.h.atemycereal]

Ok newbies, the TB Drinking Game goes like this: take a drink every time Teddy says “Seiko”, tells us his wrist size, or mentions he’d prefer a smaller case. Got it? OK, let’s go. What’s this video about? Oh crap... we’re all about to die.