Seiko's most exciting release in years (came out 3 years ago).

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0:00 Why this watch is great
2:25 Design beats specs
7:40 Strap options and versatility
10:48 Cons (That you can fix yourself)

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

If I ever was to recommend a Seiko 5 it would be this. It’s very far removed from the SKX , it’s not trying to look like a diver . Great stuff Dave! Ps! Take the day/date away you’ve got yourself a real beaut!;)

[@ozludo]

Oh yes - lose the day/date and these would be brilliant. One function done well.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I disagree. I think the day date on this one looks very balanced as is matches the long 9’o’clock index pretty perfect

[@karelbartman]

I plan to replace mine for black versions, to make it more disappear in the dial

[@80sVHS]

Oh look who it is, hello!

[@serg103]

Deben estar durmiendo en Japón por eso no te contestan 😂

[@london_vc9812]

Man that watch footage looks amazing!! Every video it seems to get better and better!

[@ak2112]

This has been my game over watch. Bought it a few years ago for $144 and haven’t had any urges to buy anything else.

[@daveLin104]

I have the grey dial and put on presidential bracelet could be my only watch.

[@Bob_Smith19]

There’s a reason I wear one at work, on a construction site. And it’s the Hardlex crystal. I’ve shattered two sapphire crystals. Haven’t managed to damage Hardlex yet. Shatter resistance is more important to me than scratch resistance.

[@davidf3974]

I scratched hardlex in a restaurant lol

[@Bob_Smith19]

If you wear a watch expect it to get beat up. Mine has scratches on the case and a small dent. It is what it is.

[@deepb249]

Sapphire does not shatter I think you are lying 😂

[@jacc88888]

@@deepb249 Says who? Plenty of watch channels talk about how sapphire shatters more easily than hardlex.

[@deepb249]

@@jacc88888 give me names of those channels please

[@taylormack]

I have this watch with the blue dial. One of my favorites. I don't really care for bracelets, but I have left it on because it looks so great! I highly recommend this over the "dive" style sister watch. Seiko has an original design aesthetic, and it really shows with the DressKX.

[@bradjones06]

The cinematography is on point. Enjoying watching your journey as a videographer

[@alvarosteiger]

Bought the SRPE67 (black dial, brushed bezel, nato strap) 2 years ago. Great nato strap, but bought a bracelet from longislandwatch. It was the first watch I got for my collection and I wear it almost daily.

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

The fact we humans have the capacity to nerd out about pretty much any topic is endlessly fascinating to me. The idea that there's a guy somewhere who can tell you everything there is to know about paper-clips.. doesn't that blow your mind?

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

I've come around as far as the hair thing. What's most important to me is whether someone is useful to me. If they want to add pink, purple, whatever, sobeit. :) @nikola6707

[@nickg2431]

​@nikola6707 I suppose you think you have the "best look"I would love to see a photo😀

[@jessebechtold2973]

Curious how this would fit a small 6 in wrist? The srpk 29 is my first choice but I keep going back and forth for my first mechanical watch.

[@DaFox13]

I got the grey SRPE and a blue SRPG from this new Seiko 5 Line and I love them. They go with every situation, any outfit, great.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I have to take time and just appreciate how you actually zoom out when you show your wrist shots. Almost every other KZbinr sticks their whole wrist 2 inches from the lens and it’s so hard to tell perspective. Love this watch BTW. I have the black version and I thinks it’s killer!

[@digenesakritas6685]

Bought my 7548 in the 70s, it's now covered in dents and scratches, wear it every day on building sites, still keeps good time. I agree, it's the design that appealed to me, coupled with the negligible maintenance of quartz. Thank you for an excellent channel.

[@namvetsgt71ify]

I bought this exact watch 2 years ago, just after it entered the USA market and I love it. Absolutely no complaints, works great. I will definitely be following this channel, looking for ways to change the crystal especially. Thank you

[@salsa5948]

My daughter chose this watch for me as a Christmas gift and my wife paid. My wife wanted to get the Samurai but my daughter chose this same exact model. The watch wears amazing on my wrist and I love seeing it in pictures of me that my wife takes. I have many watches but the fact that my daughter chose this one makes it special. Understanding that it’s an automatic, its not as accurate as quartz. I don’t mind setting the time every now and then

[@jeffreypaolo4318]

how much is this

[@KabobHope]

I'm wearing the gray one with a bright red leather strap. It's a great value proposition and a quality watch. One thing that is particularly satisfying is winding the watch. It has a large crown and just feels solid when I wind it. I like a day date because I have to write the date several times a day.

[@Dadication3]

Excellent review Dave. What a versatile dial, and great configuration just by eliminating the dive bezel. An aftermarket Volmer Milanese bracelet might be a great upgrade option.

[@soggz4246]

My first automatic watch. Bought the jdm model, back in 2019, when it first came out. Fantastic watch and is still going strong. Great review, my friend. All the best 👍🏾🇬🇧

[@ThecrazyJH96]

This was my first watch purchase! Got it a few years ago and still wear it often!

[@eliotsalandybrown]

Great video. Beautiful to watch, insightful and friendly! Thank you 🙏

[@sooperdt]

Thanks, this is the best review of this watch and very insightful regarding design and modding.

[@Huwberts_Emporium]

Loved the video, I 100% agree that this is Seiko's most exited recent release. Heritage never used to be something that I was concerned about but as I've moved through my watch collecting journey I've started to appreciate it a great deal, sure you can get a "San Martin" or something similar with better specs but this is completely original, from a brand packed with heritage and every single part is crafted in-house by Seiko themselves. I've previously owned a blue SRPE53 and added a domed sapphire crystal, Strapcode bracelet and signed crown. I've since sold the watch and purchased several other higher send Seiko's including a Grand Seiko and I still find myself looking at this model, it's just a great overall package.

[@East_Anglian]

I have this model and it keeps ridiculous time; if i wear it for 3 days, it's gained less than 10 seconds and if I take it off, it slows back to time... such a great reliable watch, and when I paid around 200gbp 2 years ago, it was excellent value. great video !

[@G8detail]

Ive been watching your content for a while, i must have missed it before but on this video you mentioned you were a missionary. That’s awesome! Keep up the good work, will be praying for you over there!

[@kingsford73]

Gotta love the dress kx, I brought my one a few year's ago and swapped out the crystal to a domed sapphire. That bracelet is folded linked trash so I replaced it with a strapcode Super-o Boyer. The watch had a job to do, in order to complete my suit and tie for my mum and dad's funerals, as I didn't think one of my g shocks was appropriate wrist attire for that occasion. I was very surprised at the amount of modding parts available for this watch.

[@SaffuillaKarman]

Bought the SRPE55 from Mark at Long Island Watch and later, the LIW bracelet, to replace the standard one. It is still one of my favorites in the collection.

[@ozludo]

It's interesting how personal this is - I'm not a fan of the gold dial decorations (logo, hands, etc) with the silver case, but I really like the SRPE55 as a sleeper. 40mm is a sweet spot. Send the stock bracelet to metal recycling though.

[@adk7962]

Hands down the best value Seiko you can buy in my opinion. I know the purists were upset that the SRPD was not a true dive watch so this solves that problem. It’s not trying to be a dive watch. Just a nice looking sport watch or GADA watch.

[@matthewdobbs7784]

I picked up the 57 almost 2 years ago and I don’t think I’ve gone a week without wearing it since. It looks great on the “Marlon Band-O” from CNS.

[@davidhoang2076]

My son and I got this seiko 5 , SRPE57 with 40mm on 2020. I wear it most of times to work. I had been collected 5 Japan watches, I love them.

[@aidanbernal]

love the review. may pick one up someday! also, I like the TWSBI Eco and the Pilor MR Metropolitan in the b-roll :)

[@LiamApilado]

I bought this last year as my first automatic watch because it has hacking and hand winding, a clear case back, rolex OP - like design, 4r36 movement & good price and I love it

[@Rich-fv5ey]

I have the exact model and love the clean design. It's a strap monster!

[@jbpascua5852]

Great video! Love the fact that you related watch modding to PC building since I also built my own PC (and I'm planning to make this watch my first mod). I just ordered this watch and will get mine next week!

[@terryhuffman1503]

I bought a SPE61 that has a nylon band from Long Island. Also ordered Marc's stainless steel band. Fits perfect and i love it.

[@BJester91]

I bought this watch for my groomsmen and have one for myself. For them it was their first mechanical watch. For me it’s a fun, inexpensive watch that looks great and is super fun. I currently have it off the bracelet and on a buffalo hide strap. I think it would look stellar on a jubilee style bracelet!

[@SilverSergeant]

Agree this is a great watch. It is a keeper in my collection. I have often thought about upgrading the crystal.

[@ladykoala208]

I’ve got 2 of these and modded both! I love the more upmarket modded version with a rice bracelet from Uncle, a stainless steel chapter ring and a DD sapphire crystal. Looks a million bucks!

[@WristwatchAddiction]

Dave, your filming has gotten fantastic!

[@neilbotha3527]

Great review Dave. Looking forward to the mod vids

[@David-bb7mt]

Gorgeous and simple design 😍 I just got an Aragon diver with the NH36

[@Nightfury0695]

Tokeilab oyster bracelet is a good swap for this model. Got my SRPE55 on the bracelet for now, but this watch was one of the reason I ended up buying lot of 20mm straps and it looks ridiculously good with every single strap.

[@ajmarion]

I have the SRPE57 gilt, and I love it so much! I also just picked up a used SRPE53 (blue) for $100 USD, insane value for that price! I’m gonna mod the blue one, such a fun platform

[@echohead2000]

Thank you Dave! I'm hope I'm not too late to the party. I just ordered one and think this will be a nice adventure from my quartz watches. Love this design, quality, and value.

[@EatsJapan]

Hey Dave, love the channel! My watch collection has been sitting in its box for the last year or so. I love them, but last watch I bought is a Seiko Brights with radio signal which never goes out of time, handy in Japan,, where I abode too. So it barely leaves my wrist. Saying all of that, your channel is inspiring me to get back into any collection, so thanks. My collection is mainly used Japanese, lots of old style Seiko 5s, a few Orient and some Casio classics. All the best.

[@DallasWatchGuy]

Simple, clean classic design. Yes, I agree it would be versatile with straps as well. Reminds me of the explorer but still unique.

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

My collection was all quartz and solar because I thought for the money, I preferred the accuracy. The SRPE 53 was the first mechanical in my collection, I have since bought a few other mechanical Seiko models (including the '59 Alpinist you feature on your hoodie), but the SRPE is my daily driver. I think I am going to add a domed sapphire crystal, but otherwise, it's the perfect watch (for me).

[@STROND]

This for me is a nice watch from Seiko, after the Seiko grandmaster this would be the next one on my bucket list !

[@expertreviews1112]

Top video, top videography and backdrops! absolutely amazing

[@oliviersebastian1516]

I have exactly this watch, love it, so comfortable to use, so sturdy feel to it❤

[@4syth]

I've had my SRPE57 for about 2 years, love the design. I fitted a flat sapphire crystal and signed crown. I don't mind the bracelet. It's got a great reliable movement. For the money, there's not much else on the market that I like as much as this.

[@brian6290]

This was the first mechanical watch I bought (except I got the dual-colour rose gold version). It wears really well, feeling a lot slimmer than you'd think, and it's super legible. When you've only got one you want something general-purpose, and it's good to have an exhibition case-back on that first watch.

[@drgeetchadha]

I have the same one! Absolutely agree on all points. Amazing watch for the price and a stunner on the wrist!

[@Jaycelestra]

been eyeing this for a while... great review Dave... might go to the AD soon because of this review... cheers!

[@alessandro.felici]

I have it on my wrist at work right now. I also bought an original Seiko jubilee bracelet (from the skx) for it. So happy with it. It’s my first mechanical watch ❤

[@yakkun1926]

Well done!

[@Lekshmikrishnag]

Hi what’s the website for the jubilee bracelet?

[@alessandro.felici]

@@Lekshmikrishnag I bought it in a shop in rome

[@guystuff_tv]

I have this watch on a miltat jubilee bracelet and loving it! I wear it 90% of the time.

[@propblast82nd]

This watch has been on my mind ever since your first review Dave . I agree , it’s a great looking watch.

[@juliomejicano]

Great watch... And great video as always Dave!!

[@hangwong2071]

This is the first modern Seiko the I Bought for myself on account of its looks. It's the best looking and affordable Seiko because its design as mentioned -- and wholeheartedly agree before it was said in the video -- is pure Seiko heritage rather than taking design cues from the Swiss. Love it and bought it ASAP

[@frederickcheng351]

Great vid, as usual, Dave! Thanks for all this great content! I totally agree with all the pros and cons of this watch... I got more into watches in early 2020 with an Explorer (I friggin' dove right in. lol), but wanted something similar to that Explorer for day-to-day yet won't hurt as much if I bang it up a bit, so ended up with both an SRPE55 (silver version with black face) and this SRPE57 in your video (which I have on wrist for past couple days, coincidentally)... note to potential owners that the gold around the markers are more prominent than they appear in your video (not necessarily a bad thing, but they're more noticeable in person). I'm quite easy on my watches and have had no mishaps with the Hardlex yet. For the price point, it's a no-brainer (I got mine on sale at TheBay in Canada for around 30% off MSRP). The simple elegance is striking. The case size works great on my skinny 6.25cm wrist as well.

[@sojourner2013]

My father wore a Seiko. He gave me one as a kid in Okinawa. I mod' it with a 70s era leather band. I loved it but lost it 😢. I enjoy your videos. Well done brother. 🙌👑

[@ccooper8040]

The drilled lugs did it for me. One watch and so many straps.

[@spydergkh6337]

Excellent review, Dave! 👍 I've had my SRPE67 for a few weeks now, and love it! Currently wearing it on a gray sailcloth by Barton Watch Bands. But; I have to say how much I really like the Nato strap it came on! 20+ years of collecting, and I've never owned a Nato! Just never did anything for me in the past. Now; I'm looking to add a few to my collection! 👍 Also; considering buying a bracelet (BRAC-09) from Marc @ Long Island Watch to go along with my SRPE67. Thanks for posting this most excellent review!

[@khackett7]

Easily the best review on this watch. Nice work.

[@benoitbrule1893]

I 'm the proud owner of a Seiko SRPE 67 ,w/ matte black Dial,.bought it from a guy from Ottawa,in North Glengarry. All i have To say,it's a keeper !! A real tank,a every day watch ! Very accurate watch w/ 21 sec loss/ day. Which is very good ! Changed the original black nato, for a leather strap,and it looks very nice !! Very happy w/ this dress skx!! Lifetime keeper ! Need i say more ? May i go now officer ?!!.

[@marvean2519]

I got into watches at the beginning of 2020. This was my first automatic watch. I’ve got a few more since then, including a Tudor, but I still love this seiko. Matter of fact I’m wearing it right now.

[@jeybi675]

I got the blue dial one, absolutely love it. They called it "Solid Boy".

[@jonboy8181]

I have this exact same watch on an Uncle Seiko jubilee and I love it. I love their small vintage style claps that aren’t over built and out of scale.

[@rupertray1179]

Bought this watch based on your recommendation - great watch, so versatile!

[@rc7016]

I just picked up one of these new with the grey face version. It's excellent. I ordered a strapcode bracelet to go with it. Fantastic design and great price.

[@ajmarion]

Totally agree with you! Design > specs. I went through a phase where I was all about specs, but I keep finding myself going back to watches with unique and original designs

[@Bob_Smith19]

People obsessed w/ specs are people who don’t have many watches and/or tried a lot of them. People will always find something to complain about and specs make it easy to pinpoint a perceived issue.

[@AndrewKaiserPhotography]

I own one of these and I highly recommend it as a "first" automatic watch or for people who don't want to own a lot of watches (not all of us are crazy collectors). It can be worn in just about any occasion. Out on a hike, in the office, at a wedding, on the weekend mowing your lawn. Whatever!! It's a complete a total strap monster and just looks great. It is my favorite watch to travel with because it will work in any situation so I don't have to bring several watches with me if I think I might be laying on a beach one day and going out for cocktails the next. I appreciate that this watch has some design heritage behind it, yet it is also trying to do it's own thing. I did upgrade the bracelet on mine to something I found on Strap Code. Miles and miles better than the stock bracelet. But I find that to be really normal on any watch below $1000 really.

[@woodstock480]

Marc at Long Island Watch offers both an O-style and J-style bracelet for this watch, around $60. I have the brushed bezel version of the watch with blue dial, as well as the LIW O-style bracelet and love both.

[@tongalizia3175]

Great job Dave ,,,,, I give seiko watches to all my kids/ grandkids as a gift at their graduation….I always tell them “Time is of the essence”………since 1981….

[@bigsmooshflopdong33]

I literally just recommended this watch to someone last night. Super solid. Love mine.

[@antonharefield8341]

Thanks to Russ the MWC for highlighting your great channel. The one thing I love about this watch (I have the green dial one) is the undercut sides to the case. Not only does this make it super comfortable, it just looks so different-retro-cool, all at once.

[@aman803]

That beginning zoom in was class

[@megatizwarhakimiabumansor4352]

More watches like this please. I love strap monster watches!

[@andrevianaa2]

omg what a stunning watch 🤩🤩, now i cant decide between this one and the snk361

[@Bonpu]

The DressKX is my favourite Seiko at any price point: iconic, modern, unpretentious, mature, practical, versatile, just cool. I guess Seiko is already regretting not having this under the Prospex label at stupid Prospex prices.

[@magnang]

Hardlex isn't that bad, I've worn mine almost daily for 2 years.. hundreds of hours of manual labour around my old house and the crystal is clear as day. Glare is pretty minimal as well. The steel bezel has fared worse than the glass.. but still looks decent. Great watch for sure. It does everything well.

[@craiggoins647]

Excellent review Dave. Help me out, I’ve had trouble researching the brushed bezel versions. I know the 61 with a grey NATO has the brushed bezel but what other color ways do as well?

[@talanjohn]

Great review. Love the book.

[@danlutter8061]

I have been looking at this one since it came out. Your video has now convinced me to buy one and a jubilee strap from strap code.😂

[@djapster]

I have the blue dial. Great casual watch, very versatile. Only problem is the polished bezel and non-sapphire glass, i have to be extra careful while wearing it. That's probably why i wear it less than i normally would

[@riseuplight]

Beautiful B-Roll

[@Overlord277]

I love the style on this one.

[@brett233]

This and a new 38mm Seiko diver would be a killer 2 watch collection around $500

[@JimmyCrack941]

Just got one for my birthday. It’s my first automatic. I have it on resin strap currently.

[@Munki]

I have the blue faced version and swapped out the bracelet with nato straps. It's so versatile.

[@AliasHSW]

This popped up in my feed and just so happened I’m wearing this very watch. Love it! However after about two years of ownership it intermittently, inexplicably, stops running (not because it’s out of power). But upon adjust to time it would fine again until it inexplicably stops running again.

[@Bohlwinkel]

Great review

[@74haydo]

If have SRPE and I agree it has all of Seiko’s design cues. I upgraded to an Uncle Seiko jubilee and Namoki sapphire crystal. I will replace the case back once Namoki releases one. P.S looks great on a sailcloth strap 🙌

[@catlike1]

It's a fantastic, affordable, GADA watch. And yes, can be found on sale for around $200. In many ways it's similar to the Black Bay 41 (diver-derived every day watch), but at less than 1/10 the price. The main downside is the bracelet. I do wish Seiko would upgrade their bracelets across the line from Seiko 5s all the way to Grand Seiko. It's a relative weakness of theirs. These DressKXs look great on a jubilee. Islander Watch sells an affordable version (~$59), and Uncle Seiko has a nice one as well, but more expensive.

[@keithjohnston5936]

Got mine a week ago and I really like it so far.

[@macanbhaird1966]

Great review. You might have solved a need I have for a watch at the moment. It kills a few birds with one stone for me at least. And what a price..... Thanks for this!

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Every time i see this line of Seiko watches I am reminded of Sim Card Tray Removal Tools 😂

[@Paperfiasco]

Weirdly enough, without the bezel, it comes off like different style of adventure watch. It works for me. Didn't consider the modding aspect either.

[@ajmarion]

Agree, it kinda feels more like a field-style / climbing type of watch

[@fbcpraise]

Great video!

[@danryan4137]

This was so amazing. So happy I kept mine. You don’t need the Tudour at all.

[@GK-qc5ry]

Looks good, not normally a fan of gold but with the blue it looks tasteful

[@bigwill7097]

I was fortunate enough to grab one. One of my favorite watches

[@nanoshock23]

Realy nice movie and watch !!! I love it ! Thank you for us ! I buy one now !