A Head Turning Seiko 5 Reissue - Seiko 5 Sports SRPK17 Limited Edition Review

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[@Moshikokotashima]

AMZING B-ROLL SHOTS teddy, I think your channel is by FAR the best when it comes to filming these time pieces close up and just make the viewers fall in love with the dial and mechanical art that is inside. Looking forward to 2024 with your content teddy

[@delonteeast7955]

I also have one, it's my perfect daily watch. Also, I found one with the production number in my birth month birth year. Extremely happy with my piece ! I will wear it for as long as I live!

[@criose]

Got this since the release and it's damn near perfect for a daily.

[@thebestoffools]

I bought one in the summer when they came out. I walked into my local Seiko AD and to my surprise, there it was. I bought it on sight. I absolutely love this watch. It's like no other watch I own. It's the perfect balance between modern and retro. Great video, as always. Thanks and have a great 2024!

[@MrShoryuken1]

Lucky you, they sold out very quickly!

[@jacknjill3000]

Yeah and I went my the watch store to get 2 batteries for these 2 watches I got off eBay and they both worked. Anyway, I always checkout their window display and this watch really grabbed me and I wanted. But they wanted $475. and more than I wanted to pay. So I’m gonna try to find one on eBay for less before they run out (not sure how many they made for the limited edition?). I already have too many watches but this one I want to own and have.

[@jacknjill3000]

Oh and towards the end it was mentioned it was limited to 1555 pieces. Wow and that’s not many and I wonder what it retails for?

[@tbrasc0]

I have one of these. Love the design and it always gets positive comments when I wear it.

[@talha-khan1]

I really like the old Seiko 5 motif compared to the newer one. My father had a Seiko 5 with the older motof version, I am proud to say I got a snxs79 for me and my dad so that we have the same design 😍

[@christopherjefferson3561]

Man I've not seen that watch since I was a kid on wrists of returning army soldiers from Korea (I grew up in a BIG base town called Augusta...yep that one). I'm 47 and that design is older than myself and damn I love it so much! I'm gonna have to find one now....

[@ronp4737]

I bought one at release love the retro charm cool piece. Thank you! Teddy great review

[@dhmy2kgto]

Had a chance to try this piece on. Worn really well on my 6.5" wrist and the Bezel was really fun to play with. Crown's a bit difficult to wind due to its size. Overall, it's a fun piece to own!

[@michagrabowski7812]

I bought this watch like 2 months ago. I love it, it became one of my favorite watches , thanks for sharing

[@jacknjill3000]

Nice and now o want one before they sell out. I just found out about this watch by visiting my watch store last Tuesday and was in love. About 20 years ago I used to look for vintage Seikos from the 60’s and 70’s. Even tho the price is fair, I have to wait a month or 2 to be able to buy it. I have too many watches in my collection, vintage Seikos and Citizens, but I want this watch.

[@varaangmamgain88]

Hi sir, I am from India. I am a 16 year old student and a watch enthusiast. I learn and get inspiration from you to collect watches. You give such a valuable information. Thanks a lot.

[@Chiller11]

Good luck in your journey.

[@humanfirst11]

Concentrate on your studies.

[@thegoodguy5541]

@@humanfirst11shut up bro. You do you.

[@fritz7011]

Enjoy! It is a great interest to have. Take your time and save for what you want!

[@LRSTGS]

​@@thegoodguy5541 The irony of telling somebody not to tell somebody else something.

[@LamarFaciane]

This was one of my Christmas gifts this year!

[@AndySmith4501]

When I heard 15,550 limited edition I thought yeah right, but they sold out pretty quickly in the UK. I'm glad I bought mine when they were still in the high street

[@snakepitsam]

for me ltd edition should be 1000 and below

[@jacknjill3000]

Oh and I thought he said 1555 and didn’t know it was limited to 15,555. Also, Seiko can’t make money if they limited it to 1000 and for most mid range watch companies. Or of limited to 1000, each watch would cost 10k to make it worth while to make and bring back. So the lower price has to be made up by volume. You have Omega and Rolex doing the high end limited editions only a few can afford.

[@gufomag]

The watch is absolutely beautiful, but I think it has some shortcomings compared to a limited edition special watch. This watch definitely had to have sapphire glass. Another important point is that due to the design of the watch, the part where the strap meets the watch is quite thin. Since the spaces surrounding the pins of ordinary silicone bands are thick, they do not sit on this watch, and even if they do, they do not move easily. It should have been sold with an extra black silicone strap specially produced for this watch. So there should have been both a bracelet and a silicone strap in the box.

[@chris_abazas]

Teddy in previous video: -This will be my last video for 2023 😂 I think it's so obvious that he is in pure love with watches.. Love your work man, keep it up,and i wish health to all. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷😊

[@PhantomObserver]

I do have this model. A couple of points: -- The watch box this comes in is plastic, hearkens back to the original Seiko 5 box design. -- The small crown: it's possible to wind it by stroking it along the side of your finger, moving from 3 o'clock to 5 o'clock so that the crowh turns clockwise. You don't want to push too hard because you risk blistering. You can also do the Seiko Shuffle (shake the watch back and forth about 300 times rapidly for a full wind). -- When you consider that most "limited edition" watches tend to be priced with four figures, this is actually an absolute bargain.

[@jacknjill3000]

Thanks for the added review and what does this watch retail for? I think the video states only 1555 were made?

[@PhantomObserver]

@@jacknjill3000 Actually it’s 15,555 watches worldwide. This cost me $400CDN.

[@MichielJ71]

It's a really nice watch. I had one, but a sometimes it ran a couple of minutes difference within a couple of hours. Seiko tried to fix it, but the problem came back. In the end I was allowed to give the watch back to the watchshop.

[@AeroDeth183]

Seiko 5 old logo goes hard

[@darko.stojanovic]

I both it a month ago. It's a strap monster 😊

[@Dadication3]

“Retro heaven”, well said once again Teddy. So cool to be able to get modern movement in a very close to exact reissue. I love my #555, with the Made in Japan dial between 6 and 7 hour indices.

[@LamarFaciane]

how cool is that? WOW! I know that put a smile on your face.

[@Dadication3]

@@LamarFacianeyes, for sure my friend, I couldn’t believe it when it arrived from Japan. My first Kanji day wheel and it is so cool. I hope you get one if you want one.

[@SergioooFerretti]

Let me flex my #12369

[@BlackwoodHinterlandVibes360]

This is simply the best video about the Seiko 5 Sports SRPK17 Limited Edition on youtube. I´ve bought two of them. One for me and one for my lady for our (not married) 25th aniversary. This watch: love at first sight. Thank you Seiko. Thank you Teddy for this awesome review. I realy enjoyed watching that one.

[@tailsneon556]

I was able to snag one of the first 1300 a JDM variant SBSA223. Great watch. Bracelet is a bit of a hair nipper. It looks awesome though

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

This was recently featured on the perpetuality watch channel. A charming handsome watch no doubt

[@davidb9531]

Owned one it was bang on, ran at cosc accuracy, just a bit too niche to get wrist time, but get one wear it, you’ll sell it for what you paid for it so nothing to lose

[@marcusa3177]

let's add a bit more context here: Seiko only has... 3? watches with a Pogue-style case currently in production now (with a decently modern movement): the Turtle/King Turtle, the Navigator GMT reissue (SPB411) with a run of 4000 copies, then this at 15555 copies. Chances are Seiko will release reissues of their chronos from the 60s, but we don't know when that will happen. So yes, if you love the Pogue case design language and you're not a fan of dive watches (or you already have a Turtle) then this watch is probably your best bet. I have one; it's actually quite the strap monster provided you use thin ones (single-pass NATOs, two-piece leather straps, even Perlon) that respect the colorway. NGL I'm thinking of putting this in a Milanese bracelet to complete the 70s/80s look

[@kevinchihak2184]

I picked one up about six months ago and it's become one of my favorite watches. I haven't worn it with the original bracelet; as soon as I got it I put it on a black rubber strap and then later switched to a black leather rally strap. The case works with all kinds of straps/bracelets. Couldn't be happier with it.

[@guritche]

I like the vintage look. I'm in Japan trying to find a SNKM97 but I guess it's not available for this market??

[@TMmodify]

Hi Teddy. I recently got myself a seiko 5, an srpg39 to be precise (something about the styling and finish just grabbed me), would you say that the 4r36 is a movement you can regulate at home using basic tools ?

[@nunchaks700]

The watch is so nice I bought it twice

[@geopapak2632]

Very nice reissue 💪👏👍

[@DucNguyen-jy3gi]

I have this watch - love the design and it is probably the best bang for your buck around $500. That said, my copy was made in Taiwan not Japan (not sure why) and one thing that annoys me is how hard it is to operate the crown even though my hands are on the smaller side. I also think that somebody with a lot of hair on your wrist would not like this bracelet as it can pull your hair.

[@tfergieman]

Drives me nuts that they skip doing applied logos on these re-issues…the applied logo really makes the dial pop in my opinion and gives it so much more character.

[@bobbressi5414]

I own a number of Seiko automatic watches. In my experience, every watch with an older 7S26 movement keeps better time than the NH35 and 36 watches I own. Perhaps this is a fluke or maybe it is common. The newer movements tend to run plus 12 seconds a day where the older ones are minus 2 to 4.

[@aubsta1]

“The baton hands assist with time telling”….wow

[@KabobHope]

The bracelet reminds me of a twist-o-flex which would be right for the period.

[@SergioooFerretti]

I have bought one #12369 and wearing it on a vintage black leather strap, love this combination even more than with an OEM bracelet.

[@haleluke7572]

Hopefully u’ll review seiko 5 sports bubble tea Taiwan exclusive 500 made limited edition. Thnx!🙂🙏🏽

[@PaulSmith-up4fo]

Hi Teddy this watch has been available in Europe for about 6 months now. I own one and it’s a great watch. The bracelet is cool and it being 20m lug width it has lots of straps variance. Great watch.

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

Sweet watch. I don't like the bracelet though. I would probably switch out for a leather strap. Day/date frame is exciting. Nice.

[@waffle911]

I think I want to like this more than I actually do? I feel so ready to pull the trigger on it, but I just can't make it past the cart for some reason, and I really can't figure out why; just the nagging feeling it wouldn't get the wrist time it deserves, and I'd be getting it to tick the yet-unticked Seiko 5 checkbox for my collection.

[@james2137]

Question. What are your thoughts on Benrus? I’ve been looking at a few of their watches, and like them but I don’t know if they’re good quality watches. Also is there a break in period for mechanical watches when you first get them? Perhaps that might be a good video subject?

[@brunogravena9742]

Hi teddy nice watch . And nice jacket what’s it brand?

[@BlackWipeout]

15555 is NOT a limited edition for me, they only want sell this model very fast.

[@philipdooley7341]

Just bought the watch on ebay brand new outstanding watch from seiko

[@BeautifulPrincess39]

It's pretty interesting but nothing outstanding I enjoyed learning about this watch and it had some interesting features ..

[@underwaterlevelz1947]

definitely an interesting looking piece. not for me, but definitely interesting.

[@batsgonemad]

Just got my friend to order the SPRK17 for me from your site and he will bring it to the UK for me, it’s just not available here and the ones on EBAY. Want like £800 crazy.

[@warwicksworkshop9511]

I often wonder what the point is in describing the dial features in words.....what we can clearly see with our eyes.

[@PeterM2980]

Hi Teddy. Very nice review. In my country this watch retails now at 410 €. I find it a bit overpriced.

[@clivew772]

I returned mine. Much as I liked the idea of it, it’s just too small for a biggish wrist (195mm round, 60mm across in my case.) The lugless shape accentuates that and the dial looks tiny inside all those concentric rings. The bracelet seems to have flex and stiffness in all the wrong places for me too. Pity, because it looks great, just not on me!

[@Kivaskib]

anyone knows what shirt/jacket he is wearing here? that caramel color looks nice

[@ScoobieDoobie197474]

Looks nice

[@royalsego]

What jacket is Teddy wearing?

[@rautikd]

Can you help out with what other straps or bracelets would go with this srpk17 as I have a thin and flatter wrist

[@Moon_in_Flames]

Do a video on the rest of the collection

[@karlsenula9495]

Love the retro dial and lugs here ... as with all Seiko reissues it depends on the price and the specs and QC you get to go with the looks for the money. Pressed clasp, only two micro-adjusts (although here it helps that the links look smaller making it easier to get a good fit), unsigned crown, friction bezel, mineral crystal. The 4R movement is ok. Do the markers line up in the bezel not sure if it is the camera angle but it does not look like they do. $415 price tag ... is ok, especially for a limited edition, but does not seem great for the specs and QC. Considering that their pricing is starting to go upmarket they really need to up their specs and QC.

[@Pelarys]

Interesting watch, looks very unique. They really nailed the vintage aesthetic and I like the case and its dimensions. I must admit even at this price point I'm always a little put off with Seiko watches due to the fact that they almost never provide sapphire crystal. For this kind of sporty watch I think it's a bit of a shame 'cause I know I'm gonna scratch them working or climbing or whatever and I can't really do that with anything that costs more than a couple hundred euros. Only my Casio or my Amphibia can get any scratches they want haha. Given the price of sapphire glass nowadays I don't really get Seiko's choice, although in this particular case the "retro" aspect makes this a little less jarring. By the way this is random but I really like this suede jacket of yours, if you stumble upon this comment I'd love to hear where you got it. Cheers and thanks for the as informative as ever content

[@MLeeder53]

Well now i wish i added this to my 5k list! lol

[@cosmic-tiger]

I often like the aesthetics of these reissue watches but the price point seems higher than necessary for what you get on account of retro nostalgia. $400+ could manage more than mineral crystal at least. I’m sure others will disagree but hey-ho. Maybe vintage examples are money, I’m not sure.

[@gekko7814]

15555 Limited Edition 🤣 hilariously Seiko

[@ethimself5064]

What does - Automatic watch mean? Thanks

[@Infinitiivinen]

You didnt open the clasp in this video?

[@dixonstreetdrummer1846]

I have issue number 6980. It doesn’t say issued in Japan on the dial like the one in this video. Curios, I bought mine in the UK, Scotland to be precise. I’m not a scalper, no intention to ever sell it, interested to know why it doesn’t say made in Japan on mine.

[@Dadication3]

They made a certain number in Japan as JDM references, up to a certain limited number, I heard 1500. I have both a JDM(#555) that has a kanji day wheel, and an American ad purchased reference(#1417)with the Spanish English day wheel, but the made in Japan on the dial and caseback. Above a specific number, they are the K1 international version, which are not made in Japan, and as such do not have the made in Japan on the dial and caseback.

[@AndyAdventuring]

0:27 off the rip the bezel is crooked

[@johnvienna3422]

You realize that the bezel turns, right? 😅

[@rgr4475]

I like the dial but not the case.

[@syedrehanfida]

Please check out the Seiko 5 Bruce Lee version if you have the time. The detail on that dial is pretty nice (at least to me).

[@krc306]

They should do one with a carbon case

[@bavarianwolf3806]

you really need that vintage/nostalgie point for that watch.. otherwise, if you dont have that, you have a Watch with a really bad bracelet, basiclly no water proof, no saphireglas, the Bezel seems kind a loose (no clicking, which is basicly the hole point of a bezel^^) The Crown is really deep inside, but thats the same on the popular citizen tsuyosa, so i dont count that as a negative, and that for over 400 bucks.

[@watchyouwant1617]

No water proof with 10 ATM???

[@tombryan1]

Reminds me of Recraft

[@johnfrei9057]

Beating a dead horse once again, but even at this relatively low price point, it needs a sapphire crystal.

[@kelvin-cf1rp]

Why does mine not have the "made in japan" text?

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

yay another limited watch scalpers can buy up

[@DaveTheLawyer]

Not for me but very cool

[@SagnikDasgupta]

I can't be the only one getting a Sideral vibe from this?

[@robh.2400]

The bracelet has very little articulation and didn't fit me well at all. I now have it on a straight end link Oyster style bracelet and it wears so much better.

[@joshuam4921]

neat

[@joeycan6801]

Thank you for the video, I love Seiko, but still cannot understand why ?! Why ?! For a few extra dollars $$$ “ No Sapphire Crystal ?!!? “ 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. Also today a plethora of micro brands blow this Seiko out of the water with their specs, at a much lower cost than the Seiko.

[@mickbrown9021]

Not another Seiko limited edition !! 😔

[@tailsneon556]

These are an actual numbered limited edition though.

[@eddieaguayo2335]

Only if they made a blue dial

[@oscar4393]

10 bar...come on!!!!

[@paulesthete4648]

Lol how does a 15 000 units production run qualify for "limited edition" ?? Ridiculous

[@Chris-de2qc]

Saw it in person and looks cheap/toyish. Maybe it's the matte finish and no polishing. 🤷‍♂️

[@AmericanPaisa99]

I mean I get it. It’s the one that started it all for the Seiko 5 line but personally I think the watch is hideous. 😂

[@SaxSpy]

nice. seiko disappoints me with cheap crystal and bracelet

[@d.stiefel869]

The only way my head turns is left and right regarding Seiko. lol

[@jerroldfrank5869]

15,500 not so limited…

[@uuusi-7349-gk]

5 로고만 없으면 더 좋을텐데...

[@AfnanStudio_]

Lookw like it belongs to seiko recraft

[@andycandal5934]

Limited Edition of...15000 pieces. Kidding right ?

[@xchazz86]

Yea everyone's over Seikos limited editions.

[@pokie6087]

I ended up buying 2. Don't ask 😞

[@theleastsignificantbit4794]

Same.

[@masoncusack]

Looks like a hair pincher

[@tkindschi]

Call me judgemental....but that's one ugly watch. Sorry "retro" fans...

[@beams098]

​@PepRex thats so no one can voice their opinions unless you deem it a positive one ...that's crazy

[@beams098]

@@PepRex ...i dont think hes debating anyone...hes ...just...voicing...his...opinion....just like you're doing....he can view your comment as negative...so then we can ask you...why are you being negative about his opinion

[@melissasmess2773]

@@PepRexokay thought police😂

[@melissasmess2773]

It’s an abomination, there are reasons why construction and style evolves with tIme. 😱

[@tkindschi]

Goodness! State an opinion, and get roasted! Yeah, I know, that's how the internet works. But I'll share an observation to go with my "negative opinion that I should keep to myself": It's been my observation that the people who don't like 70's retro re-issues are also the people who lived through the 70's. It was NOT a time of great memories, or great design, in many of our opinions, and memories. (Which I will continue to feel free to share, like it or not. I could understand the attacks if this was a little micro-brand requiring support and protection...but this is SEIKO for heaven's sake! My opinion means nothing, except that it represents the view of at least a few consumers. I think you, and they, can handle it).

[@bullshitbingo2259]

Just another reissue/limited edition of Seiko, must have been dozens over the last year or two. Pretty boring

[@AndySmith4501]

Because it's what people want. If customers didn't buy them, Seiko wouldn't make them. Simple really

[@bullshitbingo2259]

​@@AndySmith4501 Seiko fanboys, yes. The general customer or watch enthusiast, no.

[@karlsenula9495]

@@PepRex yeah the Willard reissue price was ridiculous ...

[@AndySmith4501]

@@bullshitbingo2259 So the answer is simple. Stop whining and buy what you like.

[@lancelink88]

This was released months ago....your hopelessly late on this.

[@jojo007ish]

limeted edition or not when youre asking a price tag of 550 canadian in 2024 where technology can deliiver you a rolex bracelet that is virtually indistinguishable to the real one on a 1:1 clone watch for only 200 dollars more. I Struggle to find value in a watch such as this one. that being said im not promoting buying fake goods more so shining a light on our technical capabilities in this day and age are were still paying for stuff thats mass produced on a less than desirable bracelet. there should be a rule over $400 everything comes with a solid good looking bracelet with sturdy links. its not that hard. you can buy ana fter market bracelet for $60(consumer level) that is miles better than this. case and movement is one thing but a bracelet is what you feel all day if thats flimsy... i have the same issue at the sunday market they always give me my fruits and veggies in a paper bag with the paper handle...