The Seiko 5 is back at 40mm. You gotta see these!

[@nhilal94]

Tudor: We made the Skx. Seiko: We made the Black Bay.

[@UGA.D]

+1. Brilliant!

[@islandwatch]

Genius. Pinned!

[@andrewkristanto3517]

Checkmate! 👍🏻

[@1nCub3]

To me SKX looks better than Tudor, these are also the perfect size and functionality. Could somebody recommend a similar watch with better materials and everything? I was looking at Damasko DA34, would buy Sinn 104 if it had a normal or a 12h bezel as opposed to countdown. Cheers!

[@JuanHernandez-dw4vq]

I've seen this joke before 🤔

[@appendix-q6k]

I have a Seiko 5 thats close to 25 years old. It’s been to hell and back twice over. It runs like a dream. Best watch I’ve ever owned in terms of value and reliability. Can’t ever go wrong with a Seiko5. Considering this new one now.

[@jeremyrockler246]

Just received this today SRPE67 and it's perfect!!

[@ClassicalProtestant]

When these first drop everyone is like no way...then eight months later you are strolling through Kohl’s and you see it on sale with an additional 20 dollar coupon and it comes home for $149.00 and all is well!

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

The Redeemed Office 1689 150 is still to much. The only thing they’re good for is modding, spend 200 in parts and design something no one else has.

[@Ironworthstriking]

@@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102 So then what do you suggest for a newbie? I like the classic diver look and like Seiko.

[@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 ?!!.

[@Thesupermanning]

I truly hope there is a big poster at the Seiko Factory that says: “It’s seiko, you take what you get”. 😂

[@islandwatch]

LOL

[@TAdamRox]

"Eh, whaddaya gonna do?"

[@LudicInterface]

@@islandwatch Is it common for them to come with misaligned chapter ring or misaligned faces like that? Even my $125 Casio has perfect alignment.

[@IvoTrausch]

@@LudicInterface They have been for years. I have a '96 SKX007 that had a misaligned chapter ring; and I recently bought a SKX009 (actually from the last ever production run), with an aligned chapter ring, but with the hour hand way off in the rhubarb.

[@heysmitty1231]

The skx I bought from Marc lined up pretty good

[@steved1593]

The advantage it has over so many others is its features which are distinctly Seiko. The case shape and dial design have identity that is recognizable from any angle. I'm glad Seiko have held on to the style.

[@riorosario1]

Just got mine. Thanks Marc. It looks outstanding, perfect size for a 7.5 wrist and a classy/clean looks. Great design. Needs a bracelet that compliments it better.

[@refusist]

just got a new job and bought this watch!! Current daily driver is a vintage Seiko quartz which is nice but OMG this is my first proper automatic! So exited!

[@whosmatta]

I love my SRPE55. I know it’s only a $250 dollar watch and you can get it on sale for cheaper but it’s my first “real” watch with an automatic movement and I’m happy with it so far. When I can afford another one it’s going to be a Tissot or a Hamilton.

[@vwlukas]

“It’s Seiko, you take what you get”. Well, actually I no longer do. It’s a good looking watch but I’m not buying Seiko anymore. Not until they improve the quality. It’s a watch, it’s all bout the details. And the attention to details is not there. Which is a shame as they can design really nice watches, and screw everything up in production process. Great review Marc.

[@TheDevilmayfart]

Exactly. Seiko doesn't seem to be able to keep up with the likes of Orient and a lot of microbands these days in quality or price. Even some Chinese brands are looking to offer better deals imo.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching.

[@jamesg4670]

People willl buy anything

[@a_single_white_female]

Just because the chapter ring is 1mm off? LOL.

[@Ferien7]

Seiko watches are junk these days

[@tbashir92]

"The world's a globe, how can there be an eastern part?" Bruhhhh, you're making me question everything I ever learned.

[@jaysterling26]

As both GMT invented & Longitude problem solved in England I feel that any map of the world that doesn't have the British Isles in the centre is fundamentally wrong.

[@islandwatch]

:)

[@izayus11]

Mark was a nerd before nerding out was considered cool. I like it.

[@MrMadvillan]

a true engineer

[@PETERJOHN101]

bruh, it's called relative to your *_position_* on that globe, nothing to do with the shape of the planet.

[@philagee]

Absolutely love these. Nice and clean, no ugly Prospex or Presage logo. I've always been a fan of that "Automatic" italicized font. 40x11.5 are great middle-ground dimensions, especially the thickness. I will definitely be picking one up and recommending these to anyone looking to get into "real" watches.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for that!

[@S_t_even]

Getting the first one you showed off for my 19th birthday on monday, should last me all throughout uni and my master's, I'm really excited for it

[@islandwatch]

Cool! Good luck and enjoy!

[@kcgfy81]

It's so simple it's beautiful!

[@ClassicalProtestant]

Love Seiko...I do. If I catch a sale I’d grab one of these BUT the micro-brand scene is soooo epic right now. The $150-600 price range is being owned by micro brands in 2020.

[@paulwilberforce9659]

At this point I'm sure Seiko has a designated toddler they use to install the chapter rings..

[@islandwatch]

LOL

[@a_single_white_female]

It is such a non-issue.

[@goodnameyt6675]

I sensed sarcasm when he said the alignment wasnt that bad, LOL

[@NotoriousK_I_T]

@@a_single_white_female basic QC is a non issue?

[@paulwilberforce9659]

@@a_single_white_female if you're blind maybe

[@ciao_abhi]

As soon as this came back in stock in your store, I bought it immediately! happy to purchase from you!

[@JP-qb8qx]

The blue on nylon looks great. A no date version would be the bees knees.

[@bobarmstrong6108]

If Seiko is listening then why no signed crown, why no sapphire crystal?! At these prices they need to listen a little more closely.

[@rmartin6914]

That would cut into their profits. They don't love is that much :(

[@eminye1]

Yea, these are too expensive Seiko is dumping their affordable quality.

[@M82RKY]

Still people complaining........ You wouldn't buy it anyway🤣

[@jessemartinez6120]

🤔 it’s just north of $200 US dollars...at that price I’m ok with a mineral Crystal and unsigned crown, although if Marc puts those mod pieces out I will be buying them😉

[@lionel170]

You can always upgrade it to sapphire. Long Island Watch sells the sapphire crystals for these.

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

I bought the silver dial on the nylon strap recently. For a while I wore it on a silver/black Bond NATO but now have it on a black leather rally strap and it looks the business!

[@brianeharmonjr]

Oooooh, REALLY like that grey dial with the nylon and matte bezel!

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@bruceleroy8063]

Every so often the giants have to remind us what kind of value they can produce. Definitely getting this with the islander bracelet.

[@metamorphomisk]

Wish these were 38mm. Do they wear like true 40s or smaller?

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

It looks chunky.

[@andreramos1780]

I really cant understand... I cannot find a good looking watch at this prices with 38mm or 37mm, every brand just follows the "big watch to show off" tendency, its ridiculous

[@Billeh556]

D F I’d say smaller for sure- only 44mm lug to lug.

[@Billeh556]

André Ramos please shut up. 40mm isn’t big.

[@andreramos1780]

@@Billeh556 why so salty??? 40mm is a big watch compared to the size they used to be, a seiko 5 in the 90's would be 37mm, I have one from my grandfather.

[@KabobHope]

These solid boys look pretty sharp. They put a lot of thought into what their customers want.

[@KrazyShark]

I wasn't particularly excited for this model compared to the SRPD Diver Style ones but after seeing one in a store, Oh My Lord, do they look insanely good. Really really beautiful watches, very versatile. If you can check one out in the flesh trust me the pics and vids don't do these fellas honor.

[@TruckeeDoggo]

Excellent video. When I first saw this watch, I thought it was just a Seiko 5KX without the rotating bezel (because it kind of looks like that from first glance). Didn't realize it was a new case design until this video.

[@CallSignJammer]

I just picked up the 53 (blue) and the 57 (bk/gold) and they are both stunners. I wish I was cool enough to wear them both at the same time.

[@MilanNikolic96]

I really like the design, quite memorable. Might get the blue one one day

[@islandwatch]

Go for it!

[@peteperry]

The Blue is fabulous if you have not purchased one. I have it and it pops... wonderful watch!

[@saintdave1877]

As one of the few people on KZbin who didn't hate on the 5kx ( I suspect because you understand what people want and what people buy , as an actual shop owner ) , I hope you do really well out of these 👍 the black dial and bracelet looks really nice , if I ever get a job again I might treat myself to one 🤣

[@islandwatch]

Thanks David!

[@78prasanna]

Very nice review. Beautiful models . Seiko has solved the problem of the bezels not being in sync with the 12 hr mark in some watches by removing the rotating bezels!!!. But this looks gorgeous. Definitely going to buy one.

[@GarySleep]

SRPE 53 just arrived. Man what a piece. Not disappointed is an understatement! The sculptured case is breathtaking - they way it plays in the light. The dial goes from inky black to vibrant blue depending on the light. Perfect proportions for my 7" wrist. Bracelet is your usual Seiko 5 stuff. Functional, but that's it. At £289 (after customs charges 😒) its STILL a steal. Get tooling up on that solid screwed links/milled clasp bracelet Mark. You've got my custom for it already! :)

[@mad0uche]

My dude I could listen to you talk all day

[@Soggz7785]

I bought the anthracite grey on, last week. Great watches! Just what I was after!

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting piece. Keep up the good work. Regards.

[@Billeh556]

Love these for the Price. Wish it came in a no date version as an option.

[@wristray8775]

Didn't expect Seiko do this. 5s are the best of the experiments that Seiko does. I really like my seiko5 turtle 2019, made in Japan. A turtle that stays under your cuffs!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@biketron]

Those are good looking pieces! Marc my goodman, this what I was saying when I said we need an Islander with an Aqua Terra style case.

[@islandwatch]

;)

[@edteach3r]

@biketron : amen to that! Add a sapphire crystal and screw-in crown and the Islander Explorer will fly off the shelves.

[@metcalisbehindme213]

Call it the Island Explorer and you got it!

[@briansmith3011]

Metcal Rolex sent a cease and desist over using the “J” and “O” words in videos, I would hate to see the legal response to someone using the Explorer name.

[@RedwoodAggie]

Maybe it is due to growing up in the '80s, but I just can't get behind two-tone watches. That being said, the blue, black, and gray are excellent. Nice release by Seiko. It's like a Seiko version of the Black Bay 36 & 41 models, which certainly is not a bad thing. I am sure they will sell well.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

I love mine. Using it with a thick, leather strap, with white stitching.. it originally came with the grey NATO strap. NATO was cool…

[@o.wikstrom9008]

Thanks. They look pretty decent, to say the least, all of them. But the blue dial one on a bracelet is really a stunner.

[@weezkidtube]

Thanks for the review. Just caught up with this one. Gone are the days $200-$250 watches are considered expensive, note this is a JDM model. Got myself the anthracite color, looking forward to a daily wear. I hope mine will show that "Made In Japan" mark on the dial.

[@markd7762]

Am I the only one that likes the brushed bezel better? 🔥 Now which color to get.

[@spydergkh6337]

Love the brushed bezel!!

[@wepps8591]

They look great. Seiko def took some clues from the mod community. Glad you’re getting restocked with nice Seikos after the SKXs were discontinued.

[@csmats5374]

Very interesting. One thing about Seiko is they always keep moving. Not everyone likes every move they make, but no one can say they're boring.

[@islandwatch]

That is true.

[@anirudhmoudgal]

Thanks! Would have loved to see a side by side comparison between the 42mm 5KX, these new 40mm-ers and the 38mm SKX013. I found both the 42mm and 38mm SKXs very to be top-heavy and I wonder how the new 40mm-ers feel on the wrist.

[@islandwatch]

Glad it helped!

[@jonoedwards4195]

Oh yes please, but can I have one with a pressed Jubi? Haha, We always want more Mark, awesome creation. Great review, 4 O'clock, I love the Explorer style bezel, slip straight under sleeves and gloves. Thanks LIW, never thought I would call a Five a total package, even the two tones look good, Seiko bringing it!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@cmitt8883]

I’m not a gilt watch wearer generally, but the rose gold colored one is fantastic fancy pants! These are all nice and the size is superb for us wrist challenged folk.

[@hcwm2]

The grey one with brushed bezel on a nice leather strap..., now that would be something pretty to behold. Let's see how much they will come down in price over time. For the time being I am waiting for the ISL-18 to come back.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@achiltsompanos447]

Bottoms up design for sure. Also the eastern part is labelled because we have selected a reference frame Marc!

[@tetocaloscojones8229]

When the islander version of this watch will come out ?? 😀

[@islandwatch]

Hmmmm

[@tilio9380]

@@islandwatch Try to do a rendering of the 38mm case without bezel maybe?

[@DubSalvation]

Yesterday

[@nerychristian]

I want an Islander version of the SARX055.

[@uniqu3xperience965]

I sold every seiko I had only one I have is the padi samurai and still have some alignment issues (but is so nice!) That first watch you showed has some crazy misaligned chaptering. When I was 5 I got a citizen promaster that still works no misalignment they still sale the same edition and still no misalignment. Seiko needs to step up their games. I don't want a watch that I need to pray to dont get a bad one when arrives to the mail. You rock Marc.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching still!

[@discingaround]

I think the lack of bezel brings it closer to the 'desk diver' and further from a dedicated diver in my opinion. However, I think it looks great and almost a larger version of their 36-38mm dress watches.

[@davidbaird1898]

Great review! Typically, the one I like is the most expensive one! 😎

[@islandwatch]

LOL. Rose gold?

[@davidbaird1898]

Long Island Watch ... 'fraid so...the two tone gold is lovely.

[@Bryce_C.]

Just received the srpe51 from you a few days ago & I’m very happy with my purchase. The chapter ring is aligned straight as well!!!

[@armandr1613]

Just ordered the aftermarket bracelet for it on your site. Thanks Marc.

[@brandonalvarez6918]

I said I wasn't going to buy a watch until July for my birthday but Mark made that impossible. Seiko Black Bay here I come!

[@islandwatch]

:)

[@metcalisbehindme213]

Yes, Marc is my favorite drug dealer! Hahahaha

[@NewFace.P]

that alignment problem bothers me a lot, seems they don’t really care about the quality control anymore.

[@kirandeeepSingh]

Wow, with bigger dial, I got Seiko 5 1986 model, thats working fine even today.

[@LS1007]

The blue ones are my favorites. Thanks for sharing them Marc! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@islandwatch]

Glad you like them!

[@johndoyle1969]

Don’t need a Seiko. I bought a 38mm green Islander. I’m good.

[@islandwatch]

No argument!

[@watchmebuildit]

You make a VERY good point John

[@PierreKerbage]

And I have a $35,000 Patek Philippe Calatrava... Doesn't mean I cannot appreciate a well made watch

[@redastrachan8978]

John Doyle. Show off! (Nice pick!👍)

[@johndoyle1969]

Pierre Kerbage Alrighty then.

[@adosar7261]

Would Seiko 5 line come up with new models like snkl, snxs or they have moved the line to the 5S?

[@gustaff.weldon]

Didn’t watch fully yet but I already love the nerd clock on the wall behind you :)

[@M82RKY]

Definitely a competitor/ alternative of an Alpinist or SARB, really cool looking and great price. For those looking for a field watch but something unique and keeping close to the standard Explorer vibe but doing its own thing...... I'm sold on the grey with ss bracelet👌

[@islandwatch]

Right on

[@JeeGee114]

A grey sunburst Sarb. Now that I would buy.

[@heckyeah8292]

Just got the grey one as well and no regrets

[@jonasw7094]

I really like the design of this one. However, I feel like the quality control on these seiko 5s used to be better. I have the exact same model that you show as a comparison (the blue srpd with the diving bezel). It's beautiful but every time I look at it I see this tiny piece of dust under the crystal and a subtle stain on the dial. And the chapter ring on the first one should really be better.

[@islandwatch]

Understood, thank you.

[@ferminruiz2909]

What color of sphere do you think is more beautiful in the Seiko SRPE?

[@hirensheta]

Just Bought Blue Dial One, With Stainless Steel Strap.

[@hirensheta]

@@oscarosullivan4513 way better than it looks in video, completely satisfied, wearing it for past 6 months.

[@andrewfitzgibbons3492]

I pulled the trigger on the blue dial with bracelet I live in Ireland it cost me €40 roughly to ship but I hope I have done the right thing my first automatic can't wait, great vid!

[@othus123]

Which one is most versatile for casual outfits? Blue dial? Black dial?

[@islandwatch]

Black

[@scottsj4625]

I see they have the same if not a similar bracelet. I noticed only two notches for micro-adjustments which is not enough, it is either too big or too small like on my older Seiko 5 same problem, but they can be swapped and they are selling these with other kinds of straps which is nice.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching.

[@rtsdrums]

The real question is, What MOD parts can we use? Can we change the dial and chapter ring to normal SKX MOD parts? I know its not all compatible.

[@varanid9]

I like it; reminds me of Brando's Rolex GMT with missing bezel from "Apocalypse Now".

[@C.A.1247]

I really like the blue dial and would like to put it on a dark brown leather strap. Only question: Brushed bezel, or polished bezel? What do you guys think?

[@gbsprasanna]

Thanks Marc for the review. Glad you are carrying this. Will save up and pull the trigger.

[@islandwatch]

Right on

[@sofijeffrey9797]

I’m confused about the difference between the bezel of the nylon strap version vs the bracelet version. You said that the bezel isn’t polished, but it looks rather polished on the nylon.

[@NoizeTank]

It’s definitely brushed. At 9:29, compare that brushed bezel to the edge of the same bezel where it’s a mirror-finish polish. That’s how you can tell

[@MC-yh9bw]

Would love this as a Presage or Prospex with a 6r and the better fit and finishing.

[@islandwatch]

Baby SARB vibes

[@JonasNeumann6]

So since there is a pretty large chapter ring, the dial might be small under it. Do you think the snxs79 dial will fit? Please do a disassembly video😅

[@simonhodgetts6530]

I think they look great!

[@andrewfitzgibbons3492]

I got mine it's the buss supper happy with the watch.

[@PakoBar2717]

Lovely watch. I like the simplicity (First watch) and the size of course, the water resistance and the movement. But I don't like the fact that the watch is sold out.

[@islandwatch]

It's in stock. Just click through.

[@alfinputra5772]

@@islandwatch not for the SRPE57 tho :(

[@gabri3l875]

I’m between the blue dial and black dial one for my first watch. I don’t wear social clothes, more like pants and logo less t shirts. What do you think I should get? The blue looks fine but I’m worried about repeating it everyday

[@biscuitsalive]

Ive seen a black out model of these in early pics, but its not showing on the seiko site. (like the SRPD79K1, but without the rotating bezel) has anyone seen that one for sale yet? I cant find it.

[@spenzalii]

The grey nylon is the bee's knees with that brushed bezel.

[@islandwatch]

Yup.

[@thehappywristchannel]

Have to admit I almost added one to my cart this weekend. Would be nice to see that blue dial version with gilt hands and hour markers

[@tomjury9977]

So if I buy one from Long Island Watch it will be a 'Made in Japan' model ?

[@johnmuthan286]

Imagine an skx homage in that same dimension, it would be great, If only Long Island watch had such a watch in their catalog ;)

[@bluetoast8584]

I'm loving it so far. I have a seiko with a cheaper movement, it's two minutes fast per day and it's dead half the time when I wake up. This is 6 seconds fast per day and actually seems to have a 40 hour power reserve. Looks great, perfect size.

[@sch-corp]

My goodness. Folded links at this price should be a crime.

[@Eramsay121]

Seiko has gone from the best value in the game to a mediocre cash grab. Straight up coasting at this point.

[@kpro1890]

Honest question...What are you buying for $275 instead?

[@sch-corp]

@@kpro1890 Orient Mako II and a boat load of change, or a Kamasu and a smaller boat load of change. Or a San Martin or a few Pagani Designs from Aliexpress. These Seiko 5s are nothing but a blatant cash grab.

[@Eramsay121]

​@@kpro1890 used Prospex watches go for $300 all day. Orient Kamasu is another great value proposition. Save up a little more and you're now looking at entry-level Swiss: Glycine, Hamilton, Steinhart etc. Delaying gratification just a little bit is always worth it!

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

Kethan glycine combat sub for 25 more dollars with a Swiss movement

[@Hellacop6]

Just ordered one in gilt, I just love the design of this one, very tudor-esque. Can’t wait to put it on a brown leather 👌🏻

[@wongjefx980]

They look nice...play on Tudor Black Bay... the relaunch of new hip Seiko 5's last year and the demise of the SKX line and possbile wind down of the SARB 033 and 035 was not disappointing. These watches look good and not labeled with the old Seiko 5 SNK logo. At $275US MSRP, not bad. I wish there was a re-issue of the Spork SRP043...something of play on Marathon.

[@iandickerman365]

If only I knew about your islander line of watches before bought my Ray II. Next time for sure! Great video Marc!

[@islandwatch]

Next time!

[@LamiaAnanna]

I placed order of the first watch SRPE51 specifically after you said you sell the made in japan models 🤩 my first made in jp watch this will be 😍

[@havearendra2369]

Very good look watch.

[@jayhill6833]

FYI Steinhart 20mm bracelet works with factory hollow endlink, it looks sharp alot sharper

[@fredo1070]

That is one handsome watch and it screams Seiko. But alas I have too many Seikos already.

[@mrxcman9272]

Dang these are some pretty cool watches.

[@Anthmassi]

Curious of your thoughts on the SRPE69 blacked out pvd variant? Lots of hate online seemingly but I love the look.

[@256k_]

that blue looks awesome

[@lulul]

are they discontinuing the snk80x and snzg1x and replacing them with these? also, a sandblasted case with an olive green dial would look interesting..

[@islandwatch]

I don't know yet.

[@ferminruiz2909]

I want one but I can't decide on the color :( I'm between the matte black and the one with the blue dial. I don't know which one looks more beautiful in person.