Seiko 5 Sports GMT | A Week On The Wrist

If you want a good-looking GMT at an attractive price point it’s slim pickings for you, my friend. Well, it was until Seiko released the Seiko 5 Sports SSK GMT back in June of this year at the affordable price of $475. Not only is it easy on the bank account, but it’s a damn good-looking watch too. What else do you expect from a watch inspired by the discontinued cult classic Seiko SKX line of affordable dive watches?
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[@daviddicicco195]

Smartest thing HODINKEE has done is bring him on board for watch reviews. He makes the best week on the wrist videos by far!

[@raven_of_zoso455]

Besides a bit of fluff and b-rolls, this was a good review indeed.

[@albertmeursault]

only relatable content in recent hodinkee content

[@danielcanizales731]

Noooooo, I understand the younger audience he's going for, but I preferred Jack

[@daviddicicco195]

@angelogelfuso448 absolutely agree. He does excellent reviews, and he’s by far my favorite writer there. Anything that comes out from Stacey I read, even when I have no interest in the watch.

[@jimlittle5769]

Yeah, he is great!

[@corychecketts]

It doesn't matter how many watch brands I've owned, I always come back to Seiko.

[@shaagaknowsyou5295]

Same, I have a BB58 and Speedy (2021 SS) but I always find myself wearing my SPB237 (JDM) daily. It's just soooooooo comfortable and utilitarian for everyday use.

[@tcwhite0104]

true

[@hiteshgujarathi4636]

Seiko feels different. Doesn't matter how good other watch makers are, Seiko will always have something perfect for every occasion.

[@ugabrew]

While the rest of Hodinkee is going downhill, new-guy-Brandon (that's what we call him in my head) is putting out great stuff like this. An honest and clear review from someone who sounds like he actually wore the watch for a while and is capable of holding both positive and negative opinions about it. We need more of these and less of those useless spec-sheet videos.

[@andrewcanella]

Found the middle-class watch lover! You're in good company, my friend. We can't all make 7 figures like the audience Hodinkee wants.

[@scwazrh]

I’m so glad he hasn’t lost his own video style since joining Hodinke.Still as good as when he was on his own channel

[@ManWith2Hats]

What is his own channel? Thanks

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@ManWith2Hats yes it was 👍🏼

[@JJJosh949]

This dude is the only sliver of hope for the channel- we need more reviewers like this! The only 2 things I hate is the 5 logo anywhere on the dial.. I’d just prefer a simple Seiko logo & the lack of a no date version.

[@thewrongopinion7811]

That logo, and the jubilee bracelet, turned me off the watch when I went to see it in the store.

[@facelessman5362]

HUGE acquisition by Hodinkee, Brandon brings and ENTIRE new demographic over. I honestly cannot think of a better creator pick up! Congrats man!

[@brakmaster]

I have been wearing this watch daily for the past month and it is excellent. It was a great purchase indeed.

[@garynico9872]

which color?

[@LiqdPT]

I can't even find it on Seiko's website.

[@TonySutherland]

I always love videos made by Brandon. He’s a great addition to the Hodinkee crew. One of the things you may not have noticed is that the jubilee bracelet is upgraded from the SKX. It’s in dual finished services polished and brushed and it is a more solid constructed bracelet as well. Less jingly than the SKX. Also having solid endlinks.

[@yashachatab2996]

I didn't realize that the bracelet is an upgrade. Thanks for the info because I realized that it was jingly when I bought it, and wasn't too happy with that. But I'm glad that it was an improvement that Seiko did

[@SteveFWatches]

Love when hodinkee talks Seiko

[@DiMoraDiamond]

I picked up two of these...one blue and one orange. I like them a lot. Not expensive, and fine to travel with such that if you are robbed, it's not a huge loss like a multi-thousand dollar timepiece would be. I'm an airline pilot, the GMT feature is awesome. You can ALWAYS read GMT on the permanent inner ring, keep your home time-zone on the regular hour/minute hands, and rotate the bezel so the GMT pointer is at local time, and BOOM, you have your local (3rd) time-zone. No need to even touch the crown. Both of mine keep GREAT time so far...my blue one as I type this is only off by two seconds (slow) after 48 hours. I agree that I wish the bezel was a click-bezel, and a screw-down crown would be awesome. I don't care about the caller vs. traveller GMT, as with the permanent GMT ring inside the watch and three time-zones (most GMT watches can only track two) it meets my needs as a world traveller.

[@dukirps]

They need a 37-38mm too. Or at the very least, a bezeless gmt with the 40mm seiko 5 line. That would be a huge hit

[@aaroncsantana]

I wish they’d go back to the 37/38mm watches like in the last Seiko 5 gen. I like the watch designs, but i prefer smaller bezeless watches.

[@scollyutube]

@Jesse Huang Steinhart GMT?

[@soulsphere1749]

Check out the 38.5mm Seiko Solar divers guys, if quartz doesn't put you off. Pretty much satisfied all my Seiko needs in small-med size (but yes, a GMT version of it would be awesome).

[@ThePavin]

Bring back the SKX013

[@stevek8829]

@Jesse Huang Grand Seiko and Explorer II?

[@RedwoodAggie]

This is the high quality content we come to see. I love week on the wrist, and Brandon brings a youthful feel to the videos. I am sure these take a lot of effort, but I would love to see one or two of these week on the wrist videos every month. They're always the perfect length too. As for the Seiko SSK GMT, this is a great release by Seiko. I personally love the blue/black, but this one is so great as well. For the bold among us, the orange/gold is an option. I have even seen these at solid discounts/on sale recently, which makes these an even better value. "Office" GMTs have their place, and I can certainly use one with my job.

[@zhicaofang2354]

I've had the SSK005 orange dial for a few months and I love it. Functionally sufficient, time, GMT hand, and date all very easy to read, wear is OK, and of course the price is quite affordable for a stylish GMT watch. Also the bezel undercuts the 42.5mm dial size quite a bit so it wears more like a 40-41mm watch. My only complaint is the frictionless bezel not having the typical "clicks" to tell that a specific time spot has been set in place, which could make reading a 3rd time zone a bit tricky.

[@yashachatab2996]

Great video that makes me love my "batman" Seiko 5 gmt even more. It's a really awesome everyday gmt watch which does look good on my wrist at a super value price

[@tedmartinezjr1]

Which color scheme do you have?

[@tedmartinezjr1]

I’m in between the black and blue and the black and gray.

[@yashachatab2996]

@@tedmartinezjr1 blue

[@mb-watches]

You just know when its a Brandon Vid. Well done as usual, I pulled the trigger on the orange dial version. Just fell in love with it. Happy weekend.

[@christopherwalther2683]

Heavy "Reading Rainbow" vibe going on here. Great video. I started with the SNK809, then the SKX013, and 007. I love the design.

[@ShizAudi]

This is such a better and more engaging / fun review than the kinda boring one posted 2 days ago, and it’s not because of the different watches 😅

[@obvdiego]

You make some good videos man. I like the flow, cinematography, and how you describe the product

[@lesterng8309]

Bought this on launch and it totally rocks! Superbly comfortable and legible for everyday use

[@barryvercueil2346]

Brilliant video as always. The Seiko 5 GMT is definitely a brilliant first GMT. Cheers.

[@yukanda3103]

I just got the Seiko SSK003, and i love it. It feels so good to wear and looks absolutely amazing!

[@Jerry_Chester]

I'm sat waiting for the postman to deliver mine as I watch this.

[@jesuschavarria1895]

I bought one with the same colors but inside, around the dial it has the Pepsi colors

[@benbamboozle]

So great they’ve got you on Hodkinkee, always loved watching your videos

[@timelesssneakersandwatches]

My boy Brandon killed it!!

[@farrisbuellersweekoff]

I had a Seiko 5 rated for 100m spent an entire day in the pool, jumped off the 3 meter diving board a number of times. Zero issues.

[@kevinranders]

It is entirely unacceptable that this watch does not have sapphire. Even orient, at lower price points, is offering sapphire crystal.

[@campbellb219]

I never comment on anything but Brandon making it to Hodinkee is amazing. Blessings bro

[@zeiss72]

I bought the Seiko 5 GMT when it first launch and it looks just as great as it is in pictures. I eventually sold it after a few months because the bezel kept shifting because I tend to cross my arms which then shifts the bezel. The misalignment just irk me too much.

[@Theo-ul8qm]

Loved the video! And I really like this watch. I have an SKX, and this watch not having a screw-down crown actually bothers me less than the new Seiko 5 divers not having one. This is a GMT, I don’t expect 200m WR. As for the jumping hour hand feature, I don’t know of any watch priced below $2000 that has it. So perfectly fine by me. I think the watch looks great too. Cheers!

[@MinuteMon]

Brandon + Seiko? I’m in! Loved the review

[@normang663]

I’ve only been a watch enthusiast in the past 6-7 years, but 1 month ago i bought a seiko (srpk series). Was really blown away by it. I change the bracelet with a president style uncle seiko, and it looks and wears awesome

[@aenioriginal]

This watch review was amazing. Very informative while captivating with these outside shots. A review in which we actually got to see the watch in a „daily-wear“ setting.

[@therustybezel7130]

Brandon easily the coolest and most talented guy at Dinkee

[@matthewmckinnon9298]

I have nothing against Hodinkee, in fact I enjoy their videos a lot. But the first article I read was about “best first watches” and number one was the Omega Speedmaster😂 if only that was my first watch

[@nicholaschiesa4869]

My man is always eatin good in his videos! 😂

[@roy_geebz]

Wow, excellent review! The presenter is clearly spoken, likeable and makes many good points. Keep it up team 👍

[@sorkrot]

after all these years, hodinkee painstakingly managed to brand themselves as "just another watch media platform"

[@simon_situ]

I have the orange one, great watch

[@watches2329]

Have I seen this before or does this dude crush burgers on every video

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another great production Brandon 👏 we need to go eat those burgers, they look 💣

[@MrRichardsnj]

For me, it's everything i want in a watch.

[@giorassiccuriosity1796]

Daaang this background music are fire!! Like the kinda of music after a great night of fun!!

[@silbermanjean3321]

Agreeing with your logo comment, just Seiko would have been perfect

[@karlorajnovic544]

Never clicked faster on a video in my life. Havent even finished reading the title lol. I am on a verge of pulling the trigger for this one so this is helpful. Thank you. Cheers

[@straightmanforever69]

Do a week on the wrist with the BLACK BAY PRO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@1968jpy]

I’ve had my SSK003 blueberry now for two weeks and I’m loving this watch 👍🏻💯

[@wurmhat1501]

I like mine and when I consider what I paid I like it even more.

[@VietNguyen-kq4fn]

I got the ssk003 a month ago, absolutely enjoy wearing it.

[@cstratag4946]

At the time, I worked in an office, and wasn’t a scuba diver. 😂😂😂😂 that was funny

[@erwinabcd]

Wow, Hodinkee presenting Seiko 5

[@jimsquire-chestnuts8381]

Can’t wait for this gmt movement to enter smaller dressier watches. I need a gmt when doing office work and not when diving…

[@tcwhite0104]

FYI clicking bezel are for divers and friction is for GMT's

[@castillo4141]

Great shots, as expected from HODINKEE.

[@mckni5]

Love this. Great review.

[@cw7422]

Seiko makes the best bang for your buck.

[@chibbs4641]

Brand Park Library. Great location!

[@steven3379]

I would love to see a field/military version of this!

[@IndeedBeni]

This video is my first time seeing Brandon Menancio and I like him immediately.

[@planetdee3587]

What is interesting about this watch is it will become exactly what people wanted in the SKX009. Most people bought that to have a Pepsi bezel in the lineup. When they make this watch with a Pepsi bezel, it will truly fill the place in collections as a Pepsi bezel GMT.

[@hymonom]

Getting major vibes of Ben Stiller in Happy Gilmore. Waiting for him to come out of left field with “How about a warm glass of shut the hell up?”

[@brunobarbosa4457]

I just bought this watch today and suddenly this is the first video on my feed

[@Joshua_Nikolai]

Give this man a job as a first grade teacher 🍎

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

More Seiko please Hodinkee!

[@ST3yo]

Most lit review ever 🔥🔥

[@speedwolf5212]

Great video! I like this new guy

[@AldoFelt]

Buddy im a fan of your work. Great as always.

[@paul_y00]

Love to see it - watch and reviewer!

[@a004]

These are the kind of watches this guy should be reviewing. It was a damn shame he did the FPJ CB review, it was wasted on him. Entry level is his niche.

[@rockspydre]

So, technical question: wouldn’t a simple reversal of the mounting of the red arrow and local hour hand make this a traveler’s GMT?

[@KroviVT]

The GMT hand moves in 24 hour increments, so no. I don't think it's a big deal either way, just set the GMT hand to UTC 0 and adjust the bezel for timezone.

[@modofatak]

Put the blue dial on a navy blue silicone strap and it catapulted that watch to a 9.5/10 for me. Love it now. That bracelet sucks

[@Ashes-9]

This will go down in history as “The burger & fries review” 😅

[@HenryDarr]

I purchased the SSK003K1 and I love it but the hardlex is easily scratched which prompted me to look for a more durable upgrade. Can't seem to find a sapphire replacement as of yet but will keep looking.

[@giorgiocopp]

Exactly the video i look for, thanks!!

[@WatchLaw22]

Cool. I have the orange version. Its proportionally a tad too thick, but i still like the watch.

[@bikinglemur7738]

The best part about the release of this watch isn't the watch itself, it's the release of the NH34 movement. The existence of a cheap GMT with near full parts compatibility with the massively popular NH35/36 opens up a lot of possibilities in the

[@raymclaughlin2739]

Great review. I love that For The Win burger place by Las Feliz.

[@tillist1]

Balling video per usual Brandon.

[@pdmotors5027]

I am sold after watching this....

[@romeo6048]

Nice review. Specs wise, I think I'll go for the CITIZEN PROMASTER MARINE Series BJ7111-86L. The Seiko GMT not having a sapphire crystal, especially with a raised cyclops date window is a deal breaker for me. Cheers!

[@tungi97]

hodinkee is like the verge of the watch world

[@gardenmoose4648]

First time seeing your channel. Nice work Thumbs Up 👍

[@TheRodolfoAG]

0:00 I just hit play, currently thinking: i dont need another watch, i dont need another watch... 7:28 Ok, Brandon, second watch you sold to me, clever boy

[@kixntix-pp2qc]

Convinced and got the SSK001. Great video!

[@nishantsaloki]

Loved the watch and the video.

[@paulvon2378]

Great watch and no so great band. I purchased a replacement band that was 316L SS that did not make my wrist have a rash

[@BNgo93]

I like the ring he's wearing, paired with the watch it looks amazing!! I want that ring!

[@riddux2845]

Same, looks awesome

[@johnbarclay88]

I've never understood why the GMT watch function works on a 24 hour basis. Yes, I know that the concept of GMT itself is a 24-hour one, amd mechanically it's very clever, but if you're overseas and you have a 12-hour secondary reading, you pretty much know whether you're AM or PM so you don't need to be thinking in 24 hours scale and rememberingthat every halfhour on the dial is really an hour . Looking at a second ring which is essentially running on a different scale to the way you read your normal time is harder than just adding or subtracting the time difference. What I think DOES work better is a 12-hour rotatable bezel which can show you the local time at a glance. Having said all that, I will also say that I love Seiko and it's a goodlooking watch.

[@koalify7166]

gdamn, that burger looked top notch :D

[@tupapi4741]

He needs to do a review on the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer with the new Miyota 9075 movement

[@jonathandowney7291]

Just ordered mine the “Batman” version. Macys had a sale got it for $390 after tax.

[@ndac87]

At that price point it would be nice to see sapphire crystal.

[@danryan4137]

This dude is smooth. ❤

[@jimlittle5769]

Brandon! Nice video man!

[@donclay]

Love your reviews

[@Friends_and_fragrances]

Fantastic video

[@andysanchez6781]

Shout out to the brand library

[@timothywillis8883]

I have the yellow dial version, and it is awesome! Of course, I removed the cyclops so the dial is clean and clear. I am not a fan of the cyclops on Seiko watches. I always do away with them when I get the watch.

[@421prateek]

My god this watch is gorgeous 😍

[@MakerInMotion]

A youtuber I won't name said Hodinkee had become uppity and too obsessed with status symbol pieces. Then a recent Hodinkee video gushing about a $475 Seiko pops up on the side.

[@flyboy803]

Interesting fact, "dive" watches are rarely used or worn during dives.