A Seiko Mistake? SSK001 GMT

[@subsilkdj]

Got the 'blueberry' version and it really is worth more to me than the sum of its parts already. Sometimes I buy a spec monster and cannot bond, flip it with a tinge of disappointment as I ticked all the boxes... then sometimes I buy a weak spec list (like this) which I just think looks cool and I just connect. It is a cool piece and I think it'll stay for a long time in the collection. The bezel insert is my favourite - plays with the light so well!

[@bigboy6704]

I saw a single video of this and bought it just cuz I thought it looked cool. I'm really happy with it so far

[@Serdaruzun88]

A lot of people complain about the water resistance, but they don’t go diving. If they went diving, they’d know they use computers now. And even if you wanna take this watch for a swim, it can still be done. A non-diver says no to this watch because it’s water resistance is not for diving standard. That sounds kind of stupid to me. I don’t dive. I usually don’t go swimming either and if I did, I’d leave the watch at home. I’m not gonna test out the lume under water while I’m supposed to enjoy swimming with my kids. People. Come up with better excuses.

[@danthunderbolton4350]

Ok ok, BUT, a few years ago they offer almost the same watch (not GMT, I know) for half the price and 20 bar of water resistance. That is what frustrate the aficionados.

[@Serdaruzun88]

@@danthunderbolton4350 the question still remains: were you planning on diving with it? Because 100m is still good for swimming. And pretty sure you can swim laps under water with this watch. You just can’t take it for a deep dive. Only reason I bought this watch because of the office gmt-function and that it’s a first for seiko to produce an skx-lookalike with a different function. It’s a great watch to wear. I’ve had it for over a month now. It’s been on my wrist daily and I love it.

[@danthunderbolton4350]

I understand your point, that GMT is a nice watch at a reasonable price for current standards. It is summer and in this very moment I am wearing my 16 years old SKX007 which I purchased for 150 € on silicone strap. Seiko has reorganised its catalogue, giving the performance of scuba diving to other models, downgrading the original SKX your GMT is based on. That’s the reason of the disappointment. It could have been a 200 M but for marketing reasons they didn’t want to.

[@caomhan84]

@@danthunderbolton4350 Why does the 200m matter so much to you guys though? It literally makes no sense at all. It's just chasing specs. I've also heard "It's peace of mind," Peace of mind...like, for what? That you'd get caught in a literal tsunami and your watch wouldn't leak? The point remains that this watch is good for 100m (and more). My brother just went to Hawaii and dove with sharks with his 100m watch, and it was perfectly fine. He texted me "Welp, my 100m watch survived diving with sharks without leaking. The watch bros are running out of excuses now." Exactly. It's silly. The fact remains that 99.97% of wearers of this watch will do little more than wash their hands with it or swim with it once or twice. If you dive with it, wear a diver. The average watch afficionado has 5-10 of them already. And let's be even more honest: the SKX was never good enough for the "watch community" anyway. What did people do when they bought them? Replaced everything on them except the dial...turning a $150 watch into a $450-$500 one instantly, because they weren't happy with the stock package. It's all a bunch of nonsense to continually hate on the 5KX for the same reason.

[@danthunderbolton4350]

@@caomhan84 I know the finishing of SKX bezel is not great, the 7S26 movement is basic and needs adjustment, but we love as it is. Some tunnings are nice, but I love the watch as it is. It was a bargain that will never back. The dimensions, unique case, overall finish and performance had no rival for the price asked. Seiko needed to change that to organise its range and deliberately downgrade the water resistance. I understand your point, but for many people, with the SK5 they are selling us a fashion SKX without the old water resistance. Many people apreciate performance eventhough you don´t need it. There are many examples of that with chronos, divers, moonwatches, magnetic resitances etc.

[@peterzahradnik9323]

International versions: just a very tiny 4R34 on the dial between 6 and 7- SSK001 = matte black dial, polished center links - SSK003 = blue sunburst dial, polished center links - SSK005 = orange sunburst dial, polished center links - JDM Versions: all have Made in Japan on the dial between 6 and 7 SBSC001 = matte black dial, brushed center links, SBSC003 = blue sunburst dial, polished center links - SBSC005 = orange sunburst dial, polished center links.

[@watchhans]

Actually, they are not made in Japan. According to Japanese law it is allowed to print 'Made in Japan' on the watch, as long as it was produced under supervision of Japanese citizens, even if made in a foreign country. I suppose they are actually made either in China, Malaysia or Indonesia.

[@maxhamilton8204]

@@watchhansI am not certain this statement is correct. I simply can’t see the logic in this: why don’t all the watches has the sought after Made in Japan text on the dial then?

[@specialkfouryou]

So glad they came out with this, hoping they start to sell the movement so I can get one with all the features Seiko should have included from a micro.

[@user-xs2hf1ec1n]

I think you’re right that there’s a difference between the JDM model (SBSC001) and the international market model (SSK001). At least from the online pictures, it looks like the SBSC001 has no sunray dial and brushed mid links. And the SSK001 has a sunray dial and polished mid links.

[@roziroslan7891]

Great video Bruce being a Seiko fan ,always more on the positive sides. Your influences has prompted me to own the SSK 003 as well as the legendary iconic mm300 sbdx001! I am madly in love with them and will add more Seiko watches soon....eyeing on latest SLAs....yessss!

[@kurtsullivan7965]

I definitely never noticed that detail on the black version. Thanks for pointing it out!

[@Sov92]

I have both the black and the blue version. My Seiko dealer sold me the blue at half off after I bought the black version. I had a hard time choosing between the two but ultimately chose the black at least until I got both. Both of them have the polished center links but I like the way it looks. The most interesting part about the black one that nobody talks about is that the bezel insert looks grey but when you get it out in the sun or bright enough lighting it takes on a chrome mirror like appearance. I hope Seiko continues to make bezels like this because they certainly are interesting .

[@evaggelospasiakos1521]

Who is that dealer?

[@betruly7894]

My dealer gave the 3 version for free, because it was his birthday !

[@garynico9872]

@@betruly7894 which version do you like the most?

[@jortkemker82]

Does youre bezel sometimes move without wanting it ?

[@Sov92]

@@jortkemker82 I've never had that problem on either of mine.

[@RolexTimex]

This is a great watch. Sorry Rolex, we're not saving up for your GMT anymore

[@pisanu6699]

Definitely a good-looking daily driver to start a day with for most of the people in this difficult days.

[@EluciaDeLuteIma]

I cant pick between the blue/black and gray/black.

[@2_muhammadmaulanaarief850]

Black look great 🙏

[@alextomlinson1725]

I have the black dial and it has the polished centre links - which I prefer on a Jubilee bracelet. Overall, I think Seiko are onto a winner with this collection. Some compromises but I don't think that these will affect sales. It will be interesting to see what future applications this movement will power, both from Seiko and from microbrands. Nice balanced review.

[@SeanShift]

I bought all 3 and love them all started with the black and then bought the other two been loving the orange more then I thought I would. My black is polished center links. Wish mine was all brushed too. Great video too

[@aggie7756]

Yep, the SSK003 does come with the polished center links (Mine did). Good video, to the point, and no yada-yada. Good job! Keep it em' coming.

[@tenshin2002]

My black GMT bought in Sweden has the polished center links in the jubilee bracelet

[@darmaauto168]

6:07 dengan harga yang relatif ekonomis ,membuat penggemar jam mampu membeli dengan jumlah banyak

[@kk-ec9rt]

I believe ssk001 comes with a polished bracelet and sbsc001 with a brushed variant.

[@ver2cal2010]

I’m waiting to see if they release a King version

[@betruly7894]

In Europe the price dropped from 470 to around 399 euro for the black version. Only on internet, shops still maintaining 470 euro. The lume on the 12 index I mean the lume dot is not needed, they should removed the lume from the GMT hand as well, what is the point of that hand in the dark? if the bezel ring indicators are invisible. The watch look clean as it is. Seiko did a great job in minimizing the text on the bezel.

[@ksinghiu]

My 001 also has polished center links. The case back on the JDM version is different from mine so may be a regional bracelet as well.

[@apsiTV]

Great video. I’m keeping my eye on this GMT but don’t understand why so many people are consumed with water ratings. Apple watches are 5 bar and I see so many of them in the ocean and pool. This is 10 bar with stem seals just don’t have screw down crown. I’d wear it in ocean and pool with no worries. If 200m is important get a Duro, PADI, Tag, or a dedicated diver if you’re uncomfortable.

[@9er..]

Scratched that itch!!! I’m a sucker for anything on a factory jubilee. Thanks Bruce!!!🤙🤙🤙

[@ppcarbone]

I bought the Orange one for U$375 and am in love with it! The color, the bracelet... and specially the two colored bezel that can only be really appreciated in person. Awesome watch for the price. That's why I love Seiko

[@IShortysI]

375 from where..

[@ppcarbone]

@@IShortysI ebay

[@Nash_St]

How is it with the scratches on the glass? I can’t find any long term review

[@siddhesh]

The single best thing about this release is that it means the NH version (NH34?) of this movement will be available for microbrands.. Zelos has already planned a GMT version of their Blacktip skindiver (presumably with this movement). Marc from Longislandwatch has indicated he will have an Islander watch with this movement.. Every single one of these microbrands is going to outclass the seiko in terms of finishing and specs (sapphire crystal, better bracelets and clasps, better case finishing etc)

[@VinnyTheCuz]

Interestingly enough, I bought the SSK001 in Paris, France, and my jubilee bracelet comes with polished center links. However, mine doesn't bear the "Made in Japan" at the 6 o'clock.

[@alwayspooh1588]

That is because it is made in China. No Japan on the dial = made in China.

[@andrewgardiner1077]

I just snagged a Seiko 5 GMT, black face with gold trim around the bezel. I dig it

[@haromaster6086]

I have the black version and it’s my go to watch for a while now. My center links are polished too.

[@rafaelmangual6478]

I also have the orange dial. It looks sharp and I've gotten many compliments on it.

[@kyleweber9760]

They look amazing!!!

[@scottlalonde2878]

Nice review, thanks Bruce 👍

[@ViolinistWilliam]

GREAT video Bruce. I do agree about the finishing being quite good.

[@rlev912]

I have the Mens Seiko Perpetual Calendar GMT Watch 8F56-0020 - 100m, and I love it. My most accurate watch, 10 year battery, screw down crown, true GMT and perpetual calendar. What’s not to like? I would post a picture if I could.

[@Mountain-Hiker]

I picked up an SSK001 for $380 plus tax. I'm very happy with it, and use it for hiking and general travel. I replaced the shiny bracelet with a Barton's canvas strap. Had it come with a brushed bracelet I probably would have left it on there.

[@mcraulv2024]

Where ?

[@jamesdaly1111]

Yeah I swapped the bracelet for the scattered waves nato from the Seiko shop, I think it looks great

[@itsentirelypossible]

Recently purchased a mod with this movement. Explorer II homage with a sapphire crystal for less than the SSK. Slowly but surely, more and more mods are hitting with the NH34.

[@standodge3935]

Bought my SSK001 from a Californian dealer. It has Made in Japan on the matte black dial (not sunburst), with polished center links.

[@randallhill7979]

Nice, beautiful orange color

[@myk1200s]

I miss the "CLICKING SOUND" on the bezel but all things considered... I think it's a great watch especially for someone getting into watches. And I'm digging the jubilee bracelet.

[@TheMadman667]

I agree with you. The brushed centre links looks nicer than the polished ones.

[@wuwu1337]

What is that watch on outro during 6:05

[@akaashkat7037]

I love that orange dial more and more everytime I see it... I'm so close to pulling the trigger, unfortunately have to import it as no one in South Africa have it

[@leehall8830]

Enjoyed the review! Was torn between the black grape and blueberry models. Opted for the black as more versatile. Got it from an AD for £330 …so a good deal i think!

[@dovbear]

I just picked up the Orange dial on Joma for $285, total steal, can’t wait for delivery!!

[@marvean2519]

Love the all brushed bracelet as well. It really suits the watch.

[@gwapogreg5837]

Your reviews are the best and comments about the bracelet are right on.Its funny why can't Tudor get it right and have a jubilee bracelet on their gmt. But for credibility this watch must have a screw down crown. And Seiko it's time to let go of the hardlex it's 2023 and any good watch over $300 must have a sapphire crystal. I think the best part of this watch is the new movement.But others on here are more knowledgeable than I am. And just one more thing wasn't the original skx iconic because it was used in famous movies as a real dive watch with a screw down crown and was certified.So Seiko what happened.

[@hourtime1440]

Nice looking watch, but no sapphire crystal I'm out. I have the Christopher Ward C60 Anthropocene GMT and the numbers are lumed on the bezel. Looks awesome in the dark

[@JamesStephen710]

Then put a sapphire in it?

[@Slip133]

I just got my 001 today and it has the polished center links with the brushed outer links so idk bro… maybe you got a preproduction or first batch out or something?

[@davey2363]

It’s a lovely simple wrist watch. It’s beautiful quality at a super price. In this day and age what’s not to like?

[@maldenwarren1]

Love your work

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you

[@longnetter]

I have the blueberry ssk003 and love it as it does what its made for, looking good and telling the time. I think the blueberry will go on to be the new desirable just like the SKX007.

[@Nash_St]

How is it with the scratches on the glass? I can’t find any long term review

[@seancasey6984]

I bought the SSK 001 and the center links on my watch are polished. Very bizarre.

[@ATIWatchReviews]

Yes, it should have 200m, ceramic bezel and sapphire. Definitely.

[@oddursigurdsson9637]

then it wouldnt be a 400$ watch

[@cjc1103]

I got the "Batman" blue version. A little disappointed in that it is a heavy watch at 149g and thick at 13.5mm, but that appears to be the norm for mechanical divers type watches, if you want thin and light, get a quartz movement. The blue dial coloring is really subtle, as is the blue coloring of the lower half of the bezel, the light has to hit it just right, so the effect is really classy and understated. I would say the design was inspired by the Rolex GMT, instead of being a clone. I'm not a fan of the Jubilee style bracelet. I found another bracelet so I'll see if that works out better.

[@solothurnwatcheswonder]

How accurate is the black/gray gmt? Could you use it for normal swimming, no diving?

[@milaweitz]

I don't get it maybe. For a while I was playing about the idea to buy this beauty. Lovely design, but is it just eye candy? Not sure. It looks like a diver but it is just 100m apart from SKX. I have chosen for now another newly released model SNE593P1 for about the same or little more in price tag. But it is Prospex, sapphire glass, screw down crown, and solar only. But it is Diver's 200m. This is important to me.

[@MrPhotographerDude]

I have the black version and my center links are polished so I’m not sure if you got one that’s special.

[@xedeno]

I own a black SSK001 and the bracelet is polished in the center links.

[@jodysilvia2]

If a microbrand can have sapphire, screws and lumed bezel at this price seiko can easily offer those upgrades.

[@iamachine92]

Is it gmt though?

[@steelstunners1862]

Which GMT has these features?thanks

[@alemspreco]

@@steelstunners1862 vesuviate is the first micro with this movement. They have fixed ALL the negatives but I’m not sold on the design

[@iamachine92]

@@alemsprecotrue... it costs more than Seiko GMT

[@Coldpack13]

LongIsland watch will have one soon.

[@aungthuya4273]

Ssk003 vs ssk001 which dial is good for long term,age around 40 and want to know colour quality Bec in videos both are so good. Pls reply if u have time thanks

[@joelchan6827]

Can the bracelet of the 5KX fit the SSK series? Am looking to replace the jubilee on my ssk005k1

[@Ae073001]

I want that orange. Don't have a concern with the bracelet either way because it's getting replaced with a milled Jubilee. There are many out there for this case type.

[@renaud_]

Cool new ones but I want to see this gmt movement in the SPB line ;-)

[@Brookmanrider]

Man love the videos what camera do you use. Thanks mate

[@m.l.679]

The brushed 5 link bracelet looks like the Z199 from our favorite Uncle, wich is a very very good thing! :D

[@JohnUSA7]

I found this Seiko SSK001 for US$255 with free shipping plus sales tax. I also read elsewhere where a smart buyer bought it on sale at Macy's for just US$200. That is a fantastic price. Never buy at retail prices, not smart.

[@alexyohanes8397]

Is it better than srpd055? Give me your advice to buy watches between ssk001 or srpd055k1?

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Great watch bought one a couple of days ago love it a fraction of the price of a Rolex.

[@theleastsignificantbit4794]

It is a very nice watch, but will every Seiko watch under $500 will look like an SKX? Can we get some different case shapes?

[@brianmsahin]

It's a nice looking watch, prefer the orange myself. Maybe if you swap your bracelet for the all brushed one, your friend won't notice? 😂😂 Seriously though, it's pretty good, but for almost $500 a milled clasp and sapphire crystal would have been appropriate. At least it has solid end links I suppose. I did see a, video with this on a timegrapher and it was running at +1 spd which wasn't bad. However on the plus side, with Hardlex and pressed clasp, you can bet the price will go down, and when the movement is sold to third parties we could see some microbrands and the better Ali Express brands using this movement in watches with sapphire etc for a better price. Honestly, though I'm a Seiko fan, I wouldn't pay full retail for this. I would wait, will probably see it for $350-375 at some point.

[@sev3337]

I have a big Question, could you tell me these Seiko where they made in Japan or China?

[@mikederasmo7621]

a beautiful bad boy! NEW SUB here greetings from NEW YORK !!

[@martinweyden40]

How a bout this Rolex killer "Citizen Automatic Classic NJ0150-81Z Yellow dial Please make review

[@AlecGrinage]

Bought this a year after this video and can't stop wearing it.

[@winduncan9818]

I bought one of these in July, the bezel froze after 12 days. Just got it back from warranty repair. Froze again after 7 days. Going on my second trip after purchasing this GMT as a travel watch and again the watch will miss the trip being at Seiko for repair. Worst watch experience I have ever had.

[@kennych-u6l]

5:45 GS model please

[@jefferyneu3915]

I don’t think this is a mistake on Seiko’s part. I think this will be a huge seller for them. Would a true GMT be cool, sure. That would have surely more than doubled the price. The first thing I would like to see would be 200 M WR.

[@VictorGuillen_FRC]

Hi Bruce, nice video, but overall, Seiko has QA issues, I have several Seikos and the last one I acquired, is the SPB155 (the Prospex Alpinist) and despite of the great look of the watch (I like it very much, I'm a bracelet guy), I feel issues with the crown, and I have noticed the same with other Seikos.

[@landonoriginals]

I just bought a black one and I got the polished center links

[@bepperidolini]

Ciao Bruce, che bel orologio 🤗

[@FuturisticMaestro]

My center links are polished on my 001. Yours is the first I've seen that's not.

[@BruceWilliams]

This is the only one I've seen like it

[@watchhans]

Maybe because it's a JDM?

[@maxhamilton8204]

Having screw in crown is not good only if we want a watch for diving. Is is also good to keep the movement perfectly sealed from the environment. It is like the question, why you need a car with 250 km/h top speed if you can drive at 50 in cities legally. Still I prefer a bigger engine for just in case situations. My biggest problem with this Seiko is not the lack of the water resistance but the high price with the lack of water resistance. For $90 I don’t mind the non screw in crown. For almost $500 I do… I really don’t ike the fact that Seiko became a rip off company instead of being a “providing a decent watch for a decent man” company.

[@oni-one574]

Think it's worth it new for $285?

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Things I would change are closed case back, sapphire crystal, screw down crown and yes lume the bezel insert.

[@certainly2509]

And a milled clasp?

[@steffenbaden-baden1274]

For that price, really great watch. Like the blue most and hey, like the bracelet too, way better than the old seiko Jubilees. Good job Seiko 👍🏻 Would only wish, it was smaller like 40mm but let’s see what the future brings.

[@BruceWilliams]

It wears very nicely

[@dukebose970]

Prx quartz or seiko gmt ?

[@oysned]

How to know if model is SSK001 or SSK001K1?

[@aybcd]

i have an skx013, an sds003j 1994 pepsi, cant wait to buy this one…

[@jimwashington860]

I like it but it’s just too big I wish they would make this exact same watch except in the 38mm case.

[@michaelbradley6488]

I definitely prefer the all brushed bracelet. I would have liked to see a solid case back.

[@marko0marko0marko01]

Hope they release it in 38-40mm

[@falkenvir]

Remember even the Rolex GMT Master II has a dive style yet with 100m water resistance.

[@alexlilano1931]

I will say the SKX has become a iconic look. It is a bit retro. Watch people can recognize it.

[@Eric_Nielsen]

Shogun GMT, please.

[@xpusostomos]

Did you say they don't have a pin and tube bracelet? Why would you want that?

[@Halimsahin6]

Kamasu or Gmt?

[@carrolle3231]

Did you buy it from wish?

[@DavidV4444]

Fantastic watches!

[@surfside75]

Just cannot get along with the new Seiko at all😒. I saw what was happening a couple yrs ago with the seiko5 line and skx so I bought 20+ seiko5 auto's 38mm and a couple skx007 . Then bought some doubles because i want to enjoy the first without worrying about Knicks/scratches😱 -knowing they were discontinuing the entire line😱 was sickening. I've nearly doubled my invest within 2 years. Don't plan on selling any of my Seiko collection, EVER😁. I also went all in with classic Casio but honestly they keep making all of them so that was just the kid in me wanting all the Casio I didn't get in the 80s-90s🤙💙

[@mcraulv2024]

Any promo codes on these ?

[@alschmidt8963]

I think the bracelet is made of solid links.

[@davidbarclay3651]

My SKX's don't get wrist time anymore. I would rather wear a Sugess homage. 28.8 ETA legal clone. Sapphire and ceramic. 200m WR and it runs +1-2sec/day. I do love my Turtles though.