Budget Daytona..? enter the Seiko SBTR017 | The nicest sub-$300 watch you've never heard of!

[@JasonSimonSmith]

Picked up a sister version of this [SSB031] and super happy.. So many of the 42-45+mm monstrous, big-ass case size watches really turn my stomach ..

[@perpetuality]

Great choice! we really cannot go wrong with seiko's SSB or SBTR lineup, and couldnt agree with you more- so refreshing to see smaller chronos. Thanks for watching!

[@NathanChisholm041]

There's always the lady's department 🤣

[@worldpeace44]

Wanted to buy a Seiko when I visited Japan. Saw this one in a Yodabashi store in Akihabara and had to buy it. Great value for the price!

[@MobiusCoin]

I don't usually like green watches but something about the Alpinist Green and maybe Seiko in general just gets me every time.

[@terrydanks]

Received my SBTR017 a couple of days ago. It is indeed gorgeous! In my sample, the chapter ring is well aligned. While the dimensions certainly don't lie, it actually seems smaller than I had expected. No regrets so far.

[@santoshadhikari9933]

Link?

[@FunnyMixer91]

This is definitely growing on me, love the sunburst dial 👍 got Alpinist vibes 😅

[@marianoflorez1782]

Very nice time piece, I like the green face with the gold color on the sub-dial rings. Also you can add that this watch has a power reserve indicator, that means when the battery is low the second hand will jump every 2 seconds instead of 1 second. Thanks for the video.

[@perpetuality]

Thank you for watching!

[@genusrosaceous]

To your question about the date... I always prefer NO date. It's a hassle to have to set it every other month (or months that don't have 31 days).

[@mintywebb]

How can you tell a fake Seiko? The chapter ring is aligned.

[@eundoparkmusic]

😂😂😂

[@henryaguirre845]

😂😂😂

[@samanthaong8393]

Wow, when you put it on, it looks really lovely on your fair wrist. Looks a great match.

[@johnfenech1135]

I like your observations on this watch. It really is a beauty! What I would like is that you find a way to hold the watch still. The image was bouncing all over the screen. I didn't see the misaligned chapter ring as my eyes were becoming misaligned!! Keep up the good work.

[@perpetuality]

You’re absolutely right, I’ve been trying to find a new way to film the watch and really appreciate you commenting on that! Thanks for the astute observation and for watching!

[@martinpatterson3417]

You should add the lug to lug length information too. That's the most important dimension for me. Nice looking watch.

[@novinnovations4026]

47mm

[@atimelyperspective5085]

Beautiful watch and great job filming it!

[@Nuclear__HS]

The watch is not for me personally, never had a thing for chronographs. But I still watched from start to finish out of curiosity :D Keep it up!

[@perpetuality]

I hear you, its definitely a love/hate it kind of thing, It took me awhile to get my first chronograph. But thanks for watching all the way my good friend!

[@tedblack2415]

Man that intro music is killer.. oh & nice watch btw.

[@perpetuality]

Thank you!! I was hoping someone liked the intro! Seeing as I obsessed over finding a thematic beat for the watch 😂

[@rgb67watches98]

You know I’m going to refer to this watch as the Lotus from now on 👍😂 Great video and man, I love that dial 🔥🔥🔥

[@perpetuality]

Thank you for watching from beginning to end my friend! I immediately think of a Lotus Speedster when it comes to the dial color, so thats a great way to refer to this watch!!

[@erickvalencia5407]

Very nice review. I own this model this exact color… (I’m in Shiga Japan 🇯🇵) there is different colors and they also come with different color dials and leather strap or bracelets. If anyone is interested on buying one I wouldn’t mind helping you to buy your very own, due the fact that the Seiko dealer is 2km away from my home as long as you pay the shipping fees and of course the watch itself.

[@vipmsn7]

Hello, I want to buy a Seiko watch. Can you help me with that?

[@mgervase4212]

I recently purchased this one along with the SBTR027, love them both.

[@kyuj2884]

Where did you bought it

[@mgervase4212]

@@kyuj2884 eBay of all places

[@mgervase4212]

Picked this one up along with the STBR027, love them both.

[@perpetuality]

Congrats on the pick up!

[@kyuj2884]

Where did you buy it?

[@thetimebombardier]

nice review man, quartz watches do have a place for many of us!! :D

[@perpetuality]

I feel like there are so many great quartz watches that go unnoticed they definitely exist and there are some really cool pieces out there

[@lonelyislander8760]

it look gorgeous! i'm torned between Seiko SBTR017 and SBTR027... I do love the Alpinist color style... Which would you choose?

[@perpetuality]

The SBTR017 really shines in person and it would be my pick!

[@lonelyislander8760]

@@perpetuality thanks man!

[@Distorted-Vision]

You need to watch the episode of The Big Bang Theory where Sheldon can't decide between a PS4 or a X-Box. Amy suggests to buy both. This is my advice to you.

[@nextdiscussions8281]

Same dilemma, I ended up buying both. 😅

[@JoshTevar]

​@@Distorted-Vision I swear, I am literally watching that episode in the background as I'm watching this video. Seeing your comment completely spun me out....and made me acutely aware I have the attention span of a goldfish 😅

[@NeovaTL]

Awesome review.. your videomaking skills are improving!

[@didiermarchant3024]

First time on your channel. Great video 👍 Thank you.

[@perpetuality]

Thank you kindly for watching!

[@jimbrown2044]

I have a pulsar chrono which I bought around 5 years ago which has the same functions as this but it has a conventional quartz movement and a white dial but the quality looks similar to this and it was a LOT cheaper,that said a very attractive watch especially the green dial.

[@DogZy9]

I am in LOVE with this watch! Discovered you while searching info on this watch, can't find anything other than 2 youtube vids and 2 reddit posts. Can you help me please, I have an example I can buy for $205 on chrono24 but its indices are misaligned, is that something local watch repair can remedy? (I'm new to this watch scene, still learning, sorry.) You gained a new subscriber! P.S. you have a soothing, calm flow in your voice. Keep up the good work.

[@perpetuality]

Hey there! Glad you found my voice so calming- I can tell you this is only after coffee. All jokes aside! the indices are glued on these watches and for the price point, you really shouldn't settle for one that requires work. However, they could repair it with adhesive...but they may just charge you for a third of the watch, which may not be worthwhile. I found mine on eBay, from a japanese retailer that was very reputable, I would try my luck there. I hope this helps! Glad to have you around!

[@tanchokdewan9020]

I love tachymeter dial and will buy this i saw lot of watch. seiko is the only i could afford.thank you ....

[@perpetuality]

You’re very welcome! Hope you enjoy the watch in good health

[@tanchokdewan9020]

@@perpetuality sir does it run automatic or battery ....

[@marcfrancisteodoro7720]

Battery ​@@tanchokdewan9020

[@alexchernikov6276]

Picked up an EVA500 version of this 🎉

[@Plata-ori-plumbu]

It has the thinner bezel of the pre-1987 Rolex Daytona with the case size/thickness (and crown protectors) of the 2024 Daytona. This watch beats the Seiko "Daytona Mod" in every way. This watch is a WIN-WIN all around! 🏆🏆🏆

[@dsplace0531]

Excellent review! Subscribed.

[@perpetuality]

Very generous of you- and welcome onboard :) Thanks for watching from beginning to end my friend

[@facebiter]

What a budget beauty

[@tanseewei99]

The video presents the watch very well. More than one year has passed. Do you still own the watch? How has the experience wearing the watch been? Do u consider the watch dressy or casual?

[@perpetuality]

I have moved it on for another chronograph that was recently released (rather controversial Zenith) but I credit this seiko for pulling me into chronographs. I loved wearing it. Very light and it the green and gold reminds me of Lotus livery in a way. It sits more on the middle ground to dressy to casual. I paired mine on a rally strap for a casual look

[@ahmedshkr4757]

I wish there was an opening for the lid in the video to see the shape of the machine. I love the shapes of watch machines

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

It astonishes me how virtually no one critiques the VK63 movement. A workhorse beater no doubt but the 24h subdial at 3:00 is utterly useless and completely destroys the utility of a three-register chronograph.

[@jayc4715]

Does strapcode or miltat make a jubilee bracelet for this?

[@gundamzaku214]

just a suggestion that maybe put the watch on top of a surface instead of holding it so my eyes aren't tracking the watch's movement during the video :)

[@albertoperez3223]

Nice. Like. Is a mecaquartz movement?

[@perpetuality]

It is indeed!

[@Sergio_Math]

I just bought this watch too… I prefer the Speedmaster design to the Daytona design this Seiko sports, but the offer was too good to pass up. Great value for money!

[@ManuelParamoG]

Gracias por video. Que opinas a un precio $165?

[@logwind]

Very nice and the size is excellent. Some things that bug me are the short chrono hand and poor crown fitment between the guards. I'll stick with my Spirit SBPP001.

[@perpetuality]

The crown does feel a touch small and fitted poorly great observation!

[@blueeyes183]

iam living in japan and ended with too many budject watches, will buy this one also

[@KnifeWatch]

Remarkable video again.

[@perpetuality]

Super happy to hear man.. thank you!

[@mattk2658]

Hi sir which colors of sbtr are your top 3..

[@perpetuality]

Great question. For me it’s the green dial, the ice blue and the black dial

[@aleduca6039]

Is a movement meca-quartz or only quartz?

[@perpetuality]

It is a mechaquartz

[@adrian77753]

did you notice that the leather bracelet is mounted backwards?

[@perpetuality]

Seiko actually ships them like that! With the keepers facing 6oclock

[@blackburnheart]

It's Gorgeos!!! 🤩

[@blueeyes183]

Can you please share link of strap you have used

[@lukamijic9549]

I would put it on a 2 tone bracelet

[@fadihayek1987]

Please please please 😆 tell us how to buy the brown band that has shown at the beginning of the video, it’s a great looking strap

[@perpetuality]

It is a Fluco Rust Brown Suede strap! Good luck!

[@Themmaexchange]

SSB385P thoughts ??

[@santoshadhikari9933]

Can you provide a link?

[@realProdbyJADE]

I’ve been trying to buy one of these but can’t find a store that has one and don’t know where to look can anyone help me?

[@perpetuality]

These can be found online usually. I’ve not found them in store it’s been said in the Asian market you can buy them in store

[@szabolcspesti5600]

Video👍👍👍👍👍

[@savoie19]

Sbtr013 looks better!

[@NathanChisholm041]

VK-64

[@jingkim2286]

The alignment issue has an explanation, on the caseback it says "Movement Japan, Cased in China". Fortunately my SBTR017 had accurate alignment, lucky shot ^^

[@thilinamadushanka6799]

Whats that means its not made by japan ? Its chinese ?

[@jingkim2286]

@@thilinamadushanka6799 It means it is a mix of both. Seiko uses China to put together some models.

[@thilinamadushanka6799]

@@jingkim2286 i brought the watch yesterday from seiko showroom here in japan. It was looks so charmed and nice. Price was around 16.000 yen.

[@jingkim2286]

@@thilinamadushanka6799 Yea it is a good priced good looking chronograph. The gold and green matches perfect!

[@thilinamadushanka6799]

@@jingkim2286 yes the color combination is great. Its my birthday today now im going out with my boss and his family together for a dinner for celebrate my birthday. Im going to wear the watch haha😄😄 its rain out there hope the leather wrist will be fine 🤔😆.

[@FOURTEEFIVE]

found my new daily

[@nintendokings]

The gold ruins it for me:(

[@JayB-lz6yd]

Seiko is milking prices on all their range.

[@antonhallergren588]

You do understand inflation right? A 200 dollar skx in the late 90s would be around 300-350 in todays money.

[@sittichaimunggonrit4296]

Machine weight about.

[@japd7897]

Too expensive for a quartz watch of that level of finishing.

[@highpoints1983]

Alpinist is still better man! You can’t beat the movement and everything it offers. This watch just doesn’t do it for me .

[@facebiter]

It's a fifth of the price what do you expect ?

[@highpoints1983]

Seiko for me has gone downhill raising prices for not even entry level. No thanks. As of the last two years I’ve fallen off that seiko train. I’d rather save up and get a decent watch with a better movement. All the old seikos are worth the money but not anymore.

[@jayc4715]

It's cheaper tho

[@LP-ct6xe]

could not care less about your music