I Thought This Seiko Was Overrated BUT Honestly It Surprised Me

[@MasterSam85]

Clicked for the watch (love that Panda dial), stayed and subscribed for the hard work and presentation ! I realize you don't even have 2k subscribers 😯! Keep posting this quality content and I'm sure you'll get to 50k in no time ! All the best for 2025 ! - Another watch nerd ;)

[@WatchReviewRewind]

@@MasterSam85 thank you for saying that! Started about 7 months ago, and so far the response from the community has been amazing 🙏 hopefully more to come! Thank you for the sub sir! Welcome aboard!

[@WatchesCanBeFun]

I love how this review is styled as a video about your experience with the watch. It really adds a personal touch. I’m going to try a similar style. Great video and I love the shots with your outfits, great touch!

[@mustafaozgul513]

Very nice format and interesting scoring system. Never saw something like that on the other watch channels I follow. I subscribed and I’m looking forward to see more of these daily driver videos. I bought the watch for 300 bucks and I’m in love. Sometimes I just look at it for a minute and go on with what I have to do 😅

[@WatchReviewRewind]

@@mustafaozgul513 thank you!! 😁 Just trying to provide some fresh content. Hahaha we all know that feeling though. That's what makes the hobby so good lol

[@RanmaSaotome12]

Great review for a great watch that I've had on my radar for quite a while now

[@ninjasrose1653]

I have this watch. In fact I am wearing right now and I absolutely love it!

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Yes!! 😬 Awesome watch! I'm loving the Panda dial

[@raymunddelossantos]

I bought it right after Christmas at Macy's with 30% off. I love this watch and will continue to wear as my daily even when travelling outside US. It's an eye catcher.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

@@raymunddelossantos enjoy it brother! Nice buy! 30% off is amazing

[@pushslice]

Bought this watch in the Fall of 2022, and since then it’s become one of my most-worn! (and that’s coming from a one-time ‘anti-quartz snob’) It’s just so tidy and well done overall; even down to the bracelet feel, which seems nicer than most other Seikos in the same price bracket.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

@@pushslice 100% agree! I was so surprised by how good it is 😁

[@DavidMartin-tk4fs]

1:19 wearing one of my white faced 6139 7100's right now and had my OG black face mechaquartz 6T63 00A0 on yesterday. A friend let my try on his similar NeoPogue a few months ago. Lovely thing and the solar power a is a really handy update which nullifies any arguments against quartz but its a weird hybrid of the a old and new speedies aesthetically and the date window placement is still a bit mental. Would love to see a proper rework of the 6139/8 family with modern underpinnings maintaining the simpler better balanced face that doesn't look at first glance like a Moonwatch or Daytona homage with the slightly daft slave 24h sub dial which would also be really cool if it was a jump hour GMT if it has to be there. Seiko is so much more than that.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

@@DavidMartin-tk4fs OG 6139s amazing pieces to have in the collection 👍 I agree with you on the whole Daytona aspect as well. That's initially what drew me away from this watch in the first place. In fact, if it wasn't a solar quartz model, I probably wouldn't have pulled the trigger at all 😂 what do you think about the Seiko SRQ line? Seiko released it specifically with the intent of it being the 50th anniversary evolution of the original 6139. I guess you could say the solar quartz as well, but the srqs come with the column wheel and vertical clutch 8R series. I love the watch but not the price. I'd rather have the OG 6139 instead

[@DavidMartin-tk4fs]

@ yeah, the SRQ looks (I have only seen pictures) to be a massive step up in material quality and so it should for 6x the price of the mecaquartz range, amping up the vintage and almost dressy tool watch aesthetic which is just my thing and very very sexy. I get Omega/Zenith/IWC/Hanhart/Heuer vibes which seems completely appropriate given the history and if this was the intent the pricing is aggressive AF. I appreciate the deletion of the bottom dial with central date but the pushers are bit pronographic! Shame the bicompact arrangement is horizontal not vertical but I guess that would need a totally different movement architecture. Would love to see a bullhead variation too 😍 Oh edited to add: yes it is great the SRQ is a true column wheel and Vertical clutch and no doubt the magic fork too to keep the height down. It is a great set-up, first auto-chrono movement in space!, and mine it still fully functional after 53 years which is more than I can say for me at only 44!

[@WatchReviewRewind]

I haven't seen one I person either but definitely the pricing is insane 😂 2 Seiko watches that I could never justify the price for, this being one of them and then King Seiko models. Pretty cool that the 6139 is still ticking away tho. Happy New Year today!

[@DavidMartin-tk4fs]

I've had this one 15 years and since I started wearing it again, after a bit of a break, it has deffo become my "babydriver" but it does do a couple of days one the shelf without stopping which is pretty impressive, so maybe I could see how much an SRQ is around my 70th birthday! 🫣 Happy new year to you and your's too.

[@justiny9978]

I tried this watch on today and liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Excellent and helpful video. You just gained another subscriber. Keep up the good work.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Thank you 😃 these comments really mean a lot

[@daveLin104]

Why didn't you buy ?

[@justiny9978]

@@daveLin104 Because the wife controls the finances and I need to put my sales pitch together. She already knows how stupid expensive this "hobby" is.

[@daveLin104]

@justiny9978 🤣 at least it's a great watch then though issue with watch. It is crazy expensive 😳 we forgot about reality over a £100 watch and 99% people think expensive unless apple watch and you only need 1 watch.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

spit my water out after reading "put my sales pitch together" 😂😂 I know that feeling

[@j5daniel182]

This watch basically spoilt the Panda dial .lol. It has taken over the panda ownership from Rolex. Everytime one sees 3 black dots on a white dial, they think its a Seiko. This is what happens when a sought after watch gets hoarded and jacked up in price and does not end up on people's wrists. And people who do bite the bullet and buy the Daytona end up not wearing them a lot to preserve the value. Hence , one can argue that the Panda dial now belongs to Seiko. lol.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

It's funny because initially what drew me away from this watch was how inspired it was by the Daytona, like I thought it was just going to be another chronograph you know? But actually ended up really enjoying it 😁 interesting take though! Definitely would be interested in what other people have to say about that

[@birtalanlorant5572]

Or like the Submariner. 90% are some Invicta/Pagani Design out there or some microbrand. From the remaining 10% 9.98% are fake Subs. You can simply consider anything that looks like a sub out there not to be a sub 😂

[@j5daniel182]

@@birtalanlorant5572 hahaha. So i bought a 40mm Speedmaster automatic with a classic panda dial. Everyone who saw it thought it was this Seiko Panda at first. 😂

[@birtalanlorant5572]

@@j5daniel182 exactly. This is the reason I tell everyone to buy a watch for themselves and not for others to “flex” on. Almost nobody cares about what you wear. Friends with gaudy Invictas and BOSS/ Police watches get a lot more compliments (meaning one compliment a year) than friends who are into horology with arguably nicer pieces (Longines, Omega, Breitling etc etc)

[@bngr_bngr]

I haven’t stopped wearing my Rolex just because Seiko makes a similar but inferior copy.

[@Magik1369]

Seiko is under rated, mostly by the watch snobs. That's a beautiful panda watch you have there. I love Seiko and have several. They never fail.

[@ryanfletcher]

Great review!

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gooners343]

Just found your channel - excellent content! Love the speedtimer, looking at it or the ssk for my next purchase! Would reccomend the spb453 for your daily driver series.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Welcome aboard! SSK is a solid choice! Great entry GMT as well. If I had to choose between the 2 I would go Panda 🐼 but just because I have an SKX that is basically the same feel lol minus the GMT part

[@wristopia4101]

I got one to look at thinking I would return it, but it's a stunning watch that I had to keep. So much nicer than the newer version (that you also showed!!). So much about this watch is not my thing, but as a whole piece it just works very very well for me.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

I had exactly the same experience! Pictures don't do it justice, definitely one that you have to experience 😁

[@superleggera1900]

I just got one of these, and I love it. My biggest complaint's would be the bracelet not matching the case, but it's not that big of a deal, and the date not immediately switching over at 12. I don't know why Seiko can't make a date that doesn't take an hour to cycle over, my PRX clicks over right at 12.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

yeah the date thing is definitely a let down for me. Granted I'm not looking at the date so much 30 minutes before midnight, but still

[@rhoever]

4/5 on a bracelet with no on the fly adjustment, only two micro adjustments, pin and collar and conflicting brushing where the bracelet meets the case. That is far too generous. I’d have rated that part of the watch 2 or 3 max. Seiko often drops the ball on their bracelets and they need to be called out on it.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Actually, I would love to see Seiko develop an on-the-fly adjustment system! I have no clue why they haven't done that by now

[@davewagner980]

Uncle has a great beads of rice band or alternatively, half links for the original band. This watch also looks great on NATO if you're into them.

[@jTreaks5198]

Uncle straps makes half links and clasp for this watch. Made the bracelet perfect to size and super comfortable.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Oh that's awesome! How much are the half links?

[@jTreaks5198]

@@WatchReviewRewind $29 for the half link & $10 for the clasp with 3 micro adjustments. Made a world of difference in fitting that stock bracelet. Uncle Straps.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

I'm gonna check that out actually! The Watch Idiot told me that Uncle Seiko makes rubber straps for the Omega SMP which is so awesome no idea they made half links as well. Thank you for this!

[@kelseymolon]

Don’t you need to baby the black paint of the tachymeter? I think could some off when scratched.

[@lawrencefleischer1414]

Hi. Liked you review. What is the leather strap?

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Thank you! Actually i made it myself! I make most of my straps lol

[@samnova450]

Really like my “Pogue” dial version and it at 41.4MM diameter, good for my big wrist. Panda dial is very popular.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Honestly I was expecting this version to be 41mm for some reason 😅 great choice on the pogue btw 🔥🔥

[@satl3161]

13mm+ is a little thick for a quartz

[@WatchReviewRewind]

I thought the same at first man, but it really wears so nice!

[@iftea7]

Yep, wears really well with shirts. Its the domed sapphire crystal, shirt cuffs glide over it

[@seanhickling7340]

Get it at 40/50% off and it's an ok proposition. Even with that discount I'd still personally go with other brands.

[@SuperGtafan123]

Like....? Which other brands have this kind of offering?

[@philiplauzon1743]

I just bought a Pogue 41mm and I love it

[@WatchReviewRewind]

First Seiko watch in space mate! 🚀 Enjoy

[@timyoungnc]

I’d wear mine more if the clasp had more micro adjustments. I’ve had a hard time getting a good fit.

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Someone posted in the comments to check out Uncle Seiko! They make a clasp for this watch for $10

[@bryanbeckett869]

Also, Long Island Watch just released a replacement, and they also released an extra on the fly adjustment clasp, which fits their new bracelet.

[@TouzeenHussain]

The new Casio Edifice Panda killed this.

[@DonKey496]

Edifice logo ruins it tho. It's so ugly.

[@pushslice]

Kills? That’s a very strong statement ; How exactly does it kill? please itemize reasons, to back up your statement. I borrowed my friend’s for a week, and while it’s nice overall, no way is it a more enjoyable day to day piece than the Prospex imho.

[@WatchSniper]

Got this baby in the new burgundy red as my daily now. Very impressed. Its deff my baby

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Whoa! Didn't even know that was an option! Enjoy it bro! That sounds great 💪 Just don't make it your baby driver lol 🤣

[@daveLin104]

How are you finding the new red ? Can't decide between the panda or the new red 🤔

[@IgorBagayev]

Why oh why the date is at 4:15. What's wrong with it being at 4:30?

[@WatchReviewRewind]

For me, The only issue is just how recessed it is, the position of it doesn't bother me at all honestly

[@anasNCDEG]

I have it with the gold dial. It is amazing

[@WatchReviewRewind]

I was stuck between the white panda and the gold panda 😂 they're all awesome though! Great choice!

[@nicove8852]

The date window placement is so annoying IMHO, and the imbalance between hour and minute hands, so yeah a dealbreaker for me, in the end I be patient, save more and go for Hamilton intramatic instead 😂😂😂

[@WatchReviewRewind]

I don't mind the window placement so much as how recessed it is, but interesting take on the hands! Care to elaborate a little?

[@cshoobee]

It has a coated steel bezel, not aluminium. Nice watch, goes in tandem with my spb143

[@daveLin104]

I have the 143 and keep thinking of the panda what do you prefer and do you think worth having both ?

[@cshoobee]

Two totally different animals. Actually the speedtimer bracelet is a bit better, the clasp is shorter. Wears lighter and smaller than the 62 mas. Absolutely worth it to have them both, as one is a chrono the other is a diver. Both of the are keepers for me, although I am a huge fan of the cushion shape, as I have 5 turtles/willard/ tortoise.

[@daveLin104]

@cshoobee thanks for the reply I was debating on the best colour as well think the panda takes it. Wallet was hoping you say don't get the panda 🤣

[@cshoobee]

Get the panda ot the europe exclusive gulf themed light blue. That is more expensive tho’ I got mine on my Malaysian trip, almost half the retail for like 380 $. Research it, they got more cheaper lately

[@daveLin104]

@@cshoobee do you prefer the light blue I think sold out now :(

[@JohnDoe-mk6dw]

Where did you get that DBZ wallpaper?

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Ooof. It's been so long, I think I found it somewhere on reddit. But i'm sure if you google it you'd find it

[@omegadun66]

This must be the 5th review of this watch I have seen today, looked at it yesterday at the local jewelers but they want $725, for it

[@WatchReviewRewind]

Oh wow that's crazy! You can save some money by going on Amazon, If you have prime it'll arrive in like 2 days, mine actually came in overnight 😬

[@ClevaTreva]

I had to decide between this and the SSC911 - and I made a huge mistake. In almost all the videos and promotional photos, the SSC911 looks white. It's a tacky silver. Enjoy this, knowing you bought the right one!

[@WatchReviewRewind]

I'm sorry to hear that man! I've definitely been on that boat a few times too. If I can live with the watch I will, otherwise I'll sell it, perhaps take a loss, And then use that money to get the watch that I really really want. Definitely not a fun lesson, but it's still an option!

[@mattsmiley8156]

Im glad that bracelet doesn’t match the case. I don’t need to buy another watch and that’s the only thing that’s stopping me. Lol

[@WatchReviewRewind]

LOL 😂😂😂 stay strong man

[@AngusMacPherson-ch9wh]

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[@andycandal5934]

Overpriced

[@RyanSwindall]

My grandfather died fighting against the Japanese in WWII. You should not buy a Seiko.

[@flmnk3456]

What the fuck 😂😂

[@MikeBack]

Seiko 🤮🤮🤮