CHEAPEST SEIKO AUTO! Enough Said. SNK800.

CHECK OUT MY TOP VALUE WATCHES AND ACCESSORIES ON AMAZON!
jomw.link/amazon
USE THE CODE ‘JOMW20’ FOR 20% OFF ANY SPINNAKER!
jomw.link/spinnaker
CHECK OUT THE AMAZING VALUE ‘CHINESE SPECIALS’ ON GEARBEST!!
jomw.link/gearbest
YOU CAN NOW HELP OUT THE CHANNEL BY BECOMING A PATRON! THANKS!
jomw.link/patreon
(The Small Print: The above links are affiliate links. I am an Amazon, Gearbest, Spinnaker, and AliExpress Associate. If you make a qualifying purchase, I am paid a small commission from the companies in question.)
Well, I had to review this one at some point, didn't I? You know what you are getting with this little Seiko5 and for the most part, what you are getting is good. Have you seen a cheaper Seiko auto? Let me know in the comments below!!

[@marchills4131]

The SNK805K2 (olive green dial) was my first automatic and most definitely my gateway into the world of mechanical timepieces. I wore it 24/7 for the first year, removing it only when swimming and at TSA security. I showered with it daily. Never had a hint of water infiltration, so that 30 meter water resistance is legitimate protection from anything short of prolonged submersion. I wore out the nylon strap in that first year and now it lives on a brown leather strap, which compliments the subdued green watch dial beautifully. I still adore that little Seiko and wear it about 2x weekly. It's a fantastic value in an automatic wristwatch.

[@ForbinColossus]

@9:39 $60.??? Wow, I thought today's price of $109. was OK, but that's nearly double what it was 3 yrs ago when Jody reviewed it.

[@iquermecalco3560]

I was lucky and got mine for around 56ish dollars off of an auction on EBay around October of last year but definitely, they’ve shot through the roof recently

[@jaychung1380]

It feels like prices of so many things have gone up dramatically these past few years.. watches included

[@metatechnologist]

So somebody does a review on youtube and then the price goes up on Amazon by 30%. Every. Single. Time.

[@patbackus7668]

metatech I’ve never ever ever ever found a price they’ve claimed anywhere! I just saw one on the Cadisen C1032 automatic with an open back nice movement for 50 bucks ? Closest I’ve come to that price is 98 bucks ! With a 25 day waiting period? I feel for you brother!

[@metallicrock5946]

they are crap anyway.mine and my brothers lasted 12 months and both stopped working..DONT BUY

[@metallicrock5946]

@D Bui oh well. hope it lasts longer

[@Brunnen_Gee]

I've noticed the same thing. I just got into this stuff a couple months ago and I've never found anything, after watching well over 100 watch reviews, (other than cheap Casios) anywhere near the prices talked about in videos. They're always 50-100% or more higher.

[@AFXGaming]

Yeah, cost 114 currently for me, no metal band available either

[@jeffm0518]

I've been collecting now for around a month and this little Seiko was one of my first watches. It's a GREAT beginners watch and it's fun to wear and I do love to look at it when it's on my wrist. Thank you for all you do. I always learn something when I watch you!

[@paulx7620]

0:36 fallout has begun get to your vault boys and girls.

[@SaSpursFan]

HAHAH I CAUGHT THAT

[@rediius]

Thank you so much for having all of your watches within a few seconds of each other. It is very satisfying to watch.

[@TheEverseer]

This model has been around a VERY long time. I feel I can say with experience there is a very good reason for that and real wear extended use in my case has proven it! It was my very first Seiko and my first mechanical watch that I ever owned that I actually chose for myself. I got this watch when I was in my last few years of high school. I wanted something cheap (poor student and all that jazz) but I also wanted a Seiko (I blame Dad and all those Roger Moore Bond reruns I had to endure lol). Anyhow this was the cheapest and I also really loved the unusual setup for the dial. I wore it every single day through school and was my main watch for many many years after. It had knocks, bangs, hits... you name it, it endured it. Almost 20 years later, the thing is almost still in as good condition as the day I brought it and the I found that the time keeping was very very good (maybe I got very lucky with my specific 7s26? module). Whilst it doesn't get as much wear now (unless I'm feeling nostalgic) You'd honestly be surprised how well this little beater has withstood time and how well I feel it was actually put together from an aesthetic design standpoint. The sandblasted case and bracelet has meant that the thing does not generally show any wear scratches at all- and the same can be said for the recessed watch bezel. I have one minor albeit deeper scratch on the stainless bezel, but because of the sandblasting its almost unnoticeable as it blends in. This sandblasted finish really is very durable and its a shame its not used more often, given how scratch resistant it has been on this Seiko for me. I don't think people also don't give Seiko's Hardlex enough credit for regular daily use. I did not wear this thing with kit gloves at all- trust me on that, and the crystal is still in a great condition. Mine still looks almost new. When I hear people say 'Hardlex will get scratched to death" I have to ask "What the heck are they doing to it?!" I do wonder too with the shown Seiko 5 in this video lol. It looks like it has been hit to death with '1 grit' all afternoon lol (DankPods reference... check out his iPod vids here on KZbin and you will know what I mean!) I don't know if the quality is the same now as mine from 20 odd years ago but if I was looking for great value mechanical 'Daily beater' then this is it. Hands down no questions asked :)

[@nevuxxx]

Got this 3 years ago and popped a sapphire crystal on it. looks great, 0 scratches. It has effectivelty pushed back on all of my impulses to get something more prestigious so far. Sapphire may strike some as out of place on a simple watch but it hugely adds to its jewelry appeal. Timekeeping is nothing spectacular but sufficient and very excusable given the pricepoint as an automatic.

[@DuoSonicboy]

Been wearing one of these at work for 2.5 years. Started getting a bit slow recently - turned out it was magnetic enough that you could stick staples to it. A little blast on the demagnetizer and it was good as new. Great watch!

[@onlineidentity6826]

I picked one up last week for $60 US taxes all in and although I first thought it was a bit small I now love it's small size. It is refreshing to wear something that is so light and unobtrusive compared to the current trend of heftier watches, and the mattish case finish along with the simple dial aviation feel is a pleasure to look at. I swapped the standard 'itchy and scratchy' black nylon strap for a nice leather one I had lying around. A great wee watch. Another great review my man !

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for your kind words! Cheers.

[@nathanwabre]

The dial design is brillant and looks amazing!

[@TheGoodwolfe]

Hey mate, great review as always! I couldn't resist and picked two of these up during the holidays, the SNK809 for $52 and the beige 803 model for an unbelievable $43 bucks! I put leather nato straps on both, light tan on the 809 and chocolate brown on the beige model. For me they are smaller than I like to wear on my 8-1/4 inch wrist, but I wanted them for the collection. Probably will end up giving to family/friends.Thanks!

[@rickt.223]

You are one of my favorite watch review channels. Great content. Thanks!

[@waynew6707]

My first automatic was the SNK807 on the nylon strap and I absolutely love it! It's currently on a black NATO but I also got a blue Barton silicone band and a matching leather just because. Love the size and weight and of course the price: watch and 3 extra bands for under $100US! Thanks for the reviews and keep 'em coming.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for your kind words! Cheers.

[@adrianmorris3772]

Another good review my friend. I have the green version on a green NATO. Great value and Seiko quality. Hope you are well , keep the reviews coming. Adrian in Sheffield England.

[@iaxable]

I loved mine, amazing quality, perfect finish.

[@megaman9039]

Love your Seiko reviews, Jody!! This is a great little beater! Proven beatability as your friends watch shows years of abuse and still works!! Robustness guarenteed. More videos please mate!!

[@ajbcruz]

Great review, as always! Thanks!

[@kenbuffie2877]

Jody, you are right about the Amazon price before Christmas. I bought one for my son for $46 USD Black Friday weekend. Price jumped $30 by the week before Christmas. Amazon pricing is a bit like the stock market at times. Looks great on a brown leather Zulu strap.

[@TheChopsuey08]

IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME YOUR REVIEW THIS!!! **Clears throat** I love this watch. It's an absolute bargain for what your getting. I've owned mine for about 8 months now being the first automatic watch I've ever owned and since then my collection has grown rapidly, largely thanks to you ;) Even so, I still love wearing this piece it just has a certain charm to it that I can't really put into words rn but I for sure am keeping this one for the long run!!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Hahahahaha! yes mate, this one was overdue. And sorry for your expanding collection.... you are not the only one! Cheers.

[@christophergustafson3942]

I have a SNK809 - I put it on a nice leather flight strap with rivets befitting the flieger type B dial - Makes a great combination.

[@drwindsurf]

Thank you for another fantastic review. It is even better that you are giving the watch to Nick :)

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for your kind words! Cheers.

[@JohnLeeDraws]

My first automatic watch! I had it and wore it nonstop over the course of 8 years. Did everything from weddings to mountain biking to the top of the Great Wall. The hardlex is pretty scuffed up now, but the case is surprisingly pretty clean. It bit the dust when I caught the flu, and put my watch down on top of the magnetic strip of an ipad cover. I woke up 24 hrs later in a fever delirium, only to see my watch had gone 2 days into the future! Talk about disorienting. I think the balance spring got tangled on itself as well as magnetized. I plan to drop an NH35 into my old companion at some point, but keep the dial, hands, and day/date wheels-- reward for a job well done.

[@waktosha7378]

John Lee Have you tried a demagnetizer? If that works, then get a sapphire crystal from Crystaltimes.

[@iaxable]

Everyone should have a 5 buck demagnetiser.

[@DanielGibus]

Another budget video, yes thank you Jody!

[@williamparker2922]

Great review and video.

[@shiva369]

I'm a painter and want a watch for work and decided on this one, putting it on an old-school leather strap with a cover flap, to extend its life as long as possible. Was going to use my SNXS79, but just couldn't bring myself to in the end!

[@watchfan4]

Was that Seiko 5 Nick's only tool for the whole Renovation? 😂

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

😂😂👌

[@adityyuh]

It does look like he used it as the hammer😂

[@JeeGee114]

I own this one and the blue one and I have no problems with the bracelet at this price point. I like the matte finish. It adds to the military look.

[@mariozee899]

I prefer the bracelet variant....looks gorgeous 🤗🤗thanks for the vid boss✌️✌️

[@jacc88888]

Somehow I found myself buying one from one of your links after watching this.... Arrived from HK in 4 days - so far am loving it - it looks great on the wrist and has the nice Seiko feel of real quality for the price. Keeping reasonable time too. Thanks for the review and recommendation!

[@jamiecheslo]

Great review on these little gems. As others have said, for the price point, you really get a great watch. I have two of them, one is the khaki green dial, and the other is the more rare red dial one, with the black tipped seconds hand. Both are on leather bund straps. The khaki green one is on a deep tan bund, and the red one is on a black bund (wearing this one as I type this). And yes, the accuracy of the 7s26 movement consistently exceeds the stated standard that Seiko gives it. Very satisfied! Keep up the awesome reviews, Jody! Cheers!

[@jimmyolber5406]

Great watch. Great Price. It's not getting much wrist time anymore but I still love mine like I did the day I bought it.

[@TheThrill007]

I got mine to replace a Timex Expedition as my work watch. I'm loving it so far. Really like the hands on this one. Only thing I wish for is that it were a slightly larger diameter.

[@yangsaw3754]

You my friend, have just earned another subscriber. Well made video, keep up the good work mate!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for your kind words! Cheers.

[@Zzzzalazar]

I polished mine and have set a sapphire crystal, it looks amazing!

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Cream color was in a flash sale on Amazon on Black Friday in the USA for $36.00 w/free shipping for 90 minutes!

[@jellyg.8961]

I wanted a seiko and the snk was my first one, I went with the snk803 solely because of its price when I got it, just $45 on Amazon back in November. Loved the watch so much and its cream color looks so nice that I decided in the future I will get another one. It happened in late December, the olive green snk805 was marked down to just $47 along with the snk807 (the blue one) and since the all green combo looked good in the pics I knew it was the one to get instead of the blue. So glad I did it, looks great when I want something not too sporty and not too elegant or dressy like my Orient. Just think about that, $92 including shipping for two new Seiko automatic watches with great quality and beautiful colors, I don't think that can be beaten with any other brand. I suggest you to look regularly on Amazon for them, from time to time they drop a lot on their normal price (currently above $60) and they can get even below $40. Just be patient. And btw, although they are men watches they look great on ladies too because of their small size and minimal style. A friend of mine has an 803 and it looks really good on her.

[@irfanbhuiyan620]

This is my first analog and first mechanical watch, first proper watch you could say. I've just started liking watches a few months back, and right now as a 16 yo, I hope I can choose better watches thanks to you

[@Dreyno]

I bought one with the black nylon strap and put a heavy, square edged brown leather with white contrast stitching. Looks great. I’m glad I went with it instead of the SNZG15. My wrists are 6.5” ish. I think the larger watch is a. too big and b. period incorrect for what is quite a vintage looking watch. Also, the trend for oversized watches is receding somewhat. And if I want a big watch, I have an SKX007 (rubber strap). Even with small wrists, a diver looks right. It’s supposed to look big and chunky.

[@jorge23483]

I LOVE this lil' Seiko, it's indeed an strap/bracelet monter! No mathe is a NATO, zulu, cordura or leather strap. It wears so comfortable due it's size that I don't care when someone says it look a little small in my wrist, it's ideal when you wear long sleeve shirt or lab coat or even when you laze around in home! definitely a every day watch comfortable to wear even in bed time. I've own 2: the black dial and the beige dial model. Although that bracelet of your video looks very rough its kinda nice looking at firts sight. Nice video, thank you pal.

[@jacc88888]

You must live or work amongst observant people. I wear 6 different watches to work and never had one comment. I really don't think the average person ever notices a wristwatch unless it's above say 48mm in diameter!

[@JohnnyParanoid]

I love my little SNK809. Doesn't get much wrist time anymore, but I do love having it. If you're getting 5-6 years out of this as a daily driver, I'd think you're financially winning at life. Thanks, as always! Cheers! "I don't make mistakes. I make prophecies which immediately turn out to be wrong." - Murray Walker

[@jhancock1575]

I’ve had mine for almost a year and it works great. A lot of bang for the buck. Accuracy for me is about -30 seconds a week (your mileage may vary) - not great but can be adjusted if needed. Water resistance is 30M rated - I’ve showered with it many times and it holds up fine. For the price, it’s hard to beat with what you get.

[@deanwaller8283]

I've seen photos of people scuba diving down to 14 meters with them,the water resistance way exceeds the one stated

[@itscomplicatedwatches]

Digging the channel!

[@arslan8969]

Please review some of casio edifice watches

[@harvardford8752]

I bought the beige dial version. Maybe I really am obsessed with beige/cream dial watches lol. But with a nice vintage style strap it looks classy AF

[@MrPleers]

Indeed a black date on a black dial. Something this watch does very well. Compared to many Hamiltons having a white date on a black dial. Something I personaly can't stand.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Agreed, just a small detail but looks so good for it. Cheers!

[@WatchmakerErik]

I would also point out that the supplied Nylon strap is actually quite nice and comfortable, and its very thick and wont be coming apart any time soon. That said, I have my SNK8xx in green on a DeBeer "Swiss army" strap, but really only cause I got it for free, and it makes it look like a real 30s or 40s fleiger.

[@DrQuiza]

You should have a look to its dressier brothers SNK797, 799, and, specially SNK801. Mesmerizing scale green dial and superb applied indexes.

[@paulstevenson200]

Top class as usual. Much appreciated.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for your kind words! Cheers.

[@Basman59]

So Jody last night (so much excitement on a Saturday for me) in my search for parts to build a watch having found Seiko AR Crystals at Crystal Times I found a SNK809 case for 4 quid okay it was brand new and shipping was 17 quid now when you add all the bits and after 2 hours of searching it was well over US$120 so my thinking is buy a cheap one already built and buy a sapphire crystal US$35 so if you can pick up an 809 for US$65 at Jomas b4 US$s0 discount and pop a sapphire in I reckon you are quids in the watch is US$45 the crystal is $35 so $80 is about AU$104 w/o shipping and crystal install you can barely beat that doing it yourself - how do Seiko do it I have to applaud them for that - new love for Seiko - cheers for the video cos that got me thinking EXCEPT the water resistance that was my previous point and is now so close.

[@derekhicks8250]

Love the Seiko 5's, super easy to mod. Love the t-shirt, 'he's on fire, going into the swimming pool!'

[@brandonmohammed9141]

This is very nice and simple might pick up one

[@Fubar684]

Just starting watching your vids. Finally, a watch reviewer who can actually speak without saying "UHH" and pausing every other sentence. Well done, Sir. I appreciate your knowledge. Please review the GPW Military watch, and work on that Scottish accent while you're at it. Cheers.

[@kolbedolin4857]

Once again... Love the shirt!

[@csharpewalls]

I’ve had a SNK 807 for some time now, but sadly I love the little bugger but wear my Ray 2 and Phoibos PY006B most of the time.

[@oliox8685]

Fab review as usual.

[@chjosefin1234]

The watch is pretty damn nice. Just a little bit of polishing, sapphire mod and you just got the watch that mortensen wore on the movie eastern promises. The Jaeger le coulture master control.

[@jacc88888]

Another great review. Remarkable watch for the price - looks really classy.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for your kind words! Cheers.

[@familiatrois3813]

Wow! That Seiko was truly a "beater" watch! Would suggest that your mate add a clear crystal cover (about $2US on eBay) to protect that SNK809 Hardlex crystal. Those ostrich and NATO straps really added a pop to the looks of the watch. It will be interesting to see if Nick starts coming to you for future watch advice! "The first one is free..."

[@davidbreckler5327]

i love the metal bracelet.

[@NickTrop]

1. Hardx scratches can be buffed free of scratches with pruducts like Polywatch and even toothpaste. To find the cheapest Seiko: Amazon > search mens automatic Seiko > tick the Seiko box under "brand" > select "low to high" in the sort drop down box. Don't forget to take a peek at "other sellers" for bargains. Why do watch reviewers always point out the 7S26 doesn't "hack or hand-wind" but always fail to mention that it has a day/date complication that is incredibly easy to set. It is very easy to "hack" this movement by applying a little reverse pressure to still the second hand. This is a great watch. Looks great. Solid movement. A Seiko. Owned one but gave it to a nephew. No need to spend more on this style. Seiko nailed it for a terrific price.

[@Broomfondle1]

I'm looking at buying a manual watch, and subscribing to your channel is going to help me.

[@gmansplit]

The SNK's were 48 buckls a few months ago.

[@stratonwatchco]

Wow thats some serious usage on that Seiko 5!

[@TheRadecke]

definitely get one for modding. I swapped the crystal out for a domed sapphire with green ar, polished the bezel and brushed the lugs and sides. Looks incredible for the price :)

[@TheRadecke]

oh and it's on a leather nato now ;)

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Sounds like a fine set of mods. Cheers!

[@jacc88888]

Would love to see some photos if that! Sounds great.

[@spunz83ify]

To anyone who would love to have an snk809 bt is turned off by the diameter i suggest you take a look at the SNZG15 model. Its slightly bigger then the snk and its got a 100mtr water resistance. Its like snk's big brother if you will.

[@findtherror1747]

I had some bad luck with my 809. The rotor is stupid loud and when I got it, it lost 2min each day. But it was the watch that got me into watches and I still wear it from time to time

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Yeah, that is not good! Noisy AND slow. Cheers!

[@gmansplit]

You could've returned it, if you got it from amazon at least. I got an alpinist from amazon running about 90 seconds slow that I returned as defective.

[@findtherror1747]

gmansplit I bought it on ebay from singapore(I think) I diy regulated it to about +5 to +10s per day and try to ignore the noise haha

[@ZCherish]

I have the 807 and my wife has the 803, we both love our SNKs. Tore them off of the stock strap or bracelet, and now they swap around between NATOs. Great watches, can't highly recommend them enough for the price. Size is perfect, for anyone afraid to pull the trigger. They come in multiple dial variations, even a red one, though it's not in the same 800 series, technically. Forgot the product code for that one, but it's around.

[@ZCherish]

SNKM95, that's it. Also just noticed someone ellse knew about that in the comments, man people know a lot about these watches haha

[@waktosha7378]

ZCherish Yeah, that was me. The SNKM95 is an Amazon exclusive. You can't even buy it from Seiko.

[@dr.killjoy29]

Yea it’s a bit smaller BUT... once you pop it on a nato it’s perfect!

[@zacharylagler242]

I used to use one of these as my work watch instead of my more expensive Seiko and Swiss automatic watches...

[@dainisrasa6586]

Murray Walker and his quotes:). Good one.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Muddy Talker: Legend!

[@mfmf100]

I have the beat up one being replace and think it’s great. Needed professional help to adjust the bracelet though, and they couldn’t get it easily either.

[@toadinthehole8085]

Very nice thing to do , good man .

[@ryanblake4790]

I have the 809, definitely not good for nato straps as you would think. The lugs are so short I literally cant fit my 2mm nato strap between the lugs and the case, as well you can tell the watches were just thrown together parts and wasnt truly meant to be an open caseback as the lugs themselves stop before the protruding caseback. Throwing a nato on makes it bulge downwards making it super uncomfortable.

[@eusupporter8438]

A very good review again. I telll you the truth. You do this job really good, you really do 👍. The watch is a bit small, yes. But, true compared with the others Seikos it does not appear that small, not as I thought. On a nato it is fine, makes the watch larger. The Bond nato is perfect and yes an army green would be fine, What about a sand coloured or beige? Guess the would fit fine too. 😊

[@dannythemedic]

I really like the classic ticking intro, vs the newer music intro.. the ticking intro with the beeps really screams to me JOMW, I guess maybe cause Im so used to associating it to this channel .. hmmm

[@WrongTimeWatch]

I bought a SNKL23 because of your video. I have not received it yet though.

[@ramoncitoramos2492]

Can you sand buff that watch ? To restore it?

[@Juroriam]

I got mine for $52 in Singapore year ago on nylon strap. Amazing watch.

[@gregpidgeon1167]

Seiko 5. You can't go wrong. A true market leader at this price point. Got 2.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

What more can you say ? Okay, stock bracelet clasp is crappy and the good old 7S26 is not hackable, but at 60ish USD, with that good look and better time keeping than Seiko official spec, the value for money is really strong. Gotta love the SNK800 series.

[@recca5957]

What do you mean by hackable?

[@Draknareth]

Hacking is when the seconds hand stops when the crown is pulled out. With these it keeps moving.

[@BarnOwl61]

Again a great review. It is a nice and modest Seiko and the price is ok. Just the non-hacking and no handwinding, that is not great if you own more than one watch. But what a brilliant T-shirt man , and what's up with the little figure with the crocodile? Is it a Dundee😁.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Massive F1 fan and still miss Murray's commentary. And the statue is Steve Irwin, definitely on the ironic side.....

[@PhilipChristensen]

I am getting my first automatic watch. What should I choose? A Seiko 5 snkl23k1 for 140 dollars or a Seiko 5 SNK809K1 for 100 dollars.

[@thisispw]

As this watch has the same movement as the Seiko SKX 007/009/013 watches how can they justify the massive price differential. Great watch, great review.

[@martinrea8548]

$89 on Jomashop on 18 Febr 2021.

[@manoelfelipe1807]

Have you heard about the Seiko "Racer" 5? The model is SNK369K1. I'll be very glad if you could do a review. Thanks for thr great channel!

[@monkeyman8265]

The black one has a Hamilton vibe to it. They look good on a leather nato.

[@humbertor3174]

Where can I find that bracelet!? I want it for my own SNK

[@DrFrankLondon]

All the Seiko 5 watches I have ever owned have gotten the sapphire crystal upgrade. Worth the money as they are okay watches with okay movements , but if you throw the price into the equation, they are great value for money.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Hey Frank! Sapphire is waiting to go into my SKX013.... Just as soon as I pluck up the courage!

[@jellyg.8961]

Please, can you mention were to get the sapphire crystal for the snk? Thanks.

[@waktosha7378]

I have every color of this variant including the Red dial SNKM95 Amazon exclusive. I enjoy these little watches just as much as my divers and my Hamilton mechanical. These little watches are actually underrated on the w.r. and are just fine for water sports and swimming. I just wouldn't trust going diving with it. There is a guy on what they makes crystal protectors for this watch. You can also just buy sapphire crystal as liitle ad $25 from Crystaltimeslike I have. Once you install a sapphire crystal, this easily feels like a higher end watch costing much more. I don't know if this is going to continue, but as of now It is very hard to find one of these watches new under $60. All the main places that I know of that have them for $60 or less are out of stock. Most everyone else that has them are between $70 to $100 or even higher. I do this is just a temporary out of stock issue and not permanent. These watch are actually worth the extra money, but it will definitely kill the demand a lot if the price stays at above $70, or more.

[@matt4398]

Waktosha 73 theres no o-ring on the crown, hence the 30m rating. I wouldn't dunk one under water. Buy a vostok amphibia for swimming at the same price

[@waktosha7378]

Matt Yes it does have an oring in the crown. I know that for a fact first hand. I don't like the vostok amphibia. They are just too crude, and they are not accurate at all unless you just get extremely lucky. They are just too much all over the place to get a good regulation on it in general. BTW, I have Seiko diver's and a couple Orient diver's watches. Honestly, Seikos cheapest SNK809 and variants are way more quality than a vostok amphibia, but if the vostok amphibia is the watch you like, then enjoy it. There's nothing wrong with that.

[@matt4398]

If it has an oring it should be more than 30 meters

[@waktosha7378]

Matt Seiko just underrated the water resistance on these watches. One of my little SNKs has been at the bottom of a pool with no problems. I don't hesitate to go swimming with one of these on. Most field watches only have 3 atm water resistance, but are usually fine if it is a reputable watch, not cheap garbage. Pretty much all Seikos are more water resistant than stated.

[@matt4398]

I had a 30m quartz seiko I used to put under water too and it was ok but my girlfriends 30m seiko fogged up and the movement took a shit so I feel like its a gamble

[@MementoMori._.]

I live the black day date window!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I know right!? Look v classy and is such a small detail.

[@michaelbeuoy4293]

I wear one daily for work (I work around industrial machines, which I often have to repair) so it takes a beating and is serving rather well in this role. The crystal has a few scratches but one of the hits it took should have broken it. Overall I would have to say I couldn't have found a better work watch!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Mate! Agree that Hardlex scratches where sapphire may shatter. You must have given is a serious wallop!

[@jacc88888]

Same, but like the watch so much that one day I'll probably mod it with a new sapphire crystal.

[@nalditwisterron]

I think for the price, the strap is quite good. Yes, you can get a Casio Edifice with much better strap for that price, but with Seiko you get the automatic movement.

[@jacc88888]

Agree, Amazing amount of watch for the money. I think the sand-blasted original bracelet looks good imo - i swapped to a brown leather strap on mine but then went back to the original as it looked better. Just a bit rattley. As for NATOs... hmm, personally I think they look utter Sh*te and cheapen the look of a watch, but seems like I'm in a minority!

[@RobertNES816]

There was an older version of this watch which had (in my opinion) nicer looking hands and also had reversed hour and minute markings. Sadly I think its been discontinued.

[@Ohne_Silikone]

1:02 that though is the snk605, the best looking seiko 5 ever (well, not this specimen), with nicely incorporated lume in the indices.

[@Ohne_Silikone]

And yes, this one does have a double applied marker for twelve, so you can see where twelve is at night.

[@patbackus7668]

I love that watch ! Now that’s character! Lol

[@michaelcolello2735]

I have tiny wrists so the size of this is optimal. Although I'd prefer a field 12/24 dial and not a flieger, it's still pretty and my only real gripe is the 3 bar and the non hack.

[@KakashiHatake-ou7mp]

Hi Jody, I know it's not what your channel is about, but can you please show us the books you have on that shelf there? :)

[@jonoedwards4195]

I was thinking Eeww, Field Watch,,, Yuck, an then you pulled the service stripe NATO an it was all Ooohh! Great show, You Know your Stuff, an the Olive Drab NATO Quote sealed it Dude. Unreal Sydney, Beauty Mate.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Thanks a lot Jody! Amazon has them now at $86! LOL