Seiko 5 Green Dial SRPJ89 - Unboxing and First impressions

[@albertsmith9315]

I just bought this watch and while it seems so cliche' to say, "it looks better in person than it does in photos", in this case that point is 100% true. When I opened the box, I was stunned at how good it looked, compared to the images online. I also found that the lighting can make it look anywhere from emerald green to almost black. This watch is almost alive and ever changing which should go a long way to prevent boredom from setting in. FWIW, besides this color, I also bought the same model in champagne color. The 36mm is starting to grow on me and my 6.5 inch wrist.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Great review. Thanks for confirming it had 18mm lugs. A lot of the online listings say 20 but I thought that sounded wrong

[@samurai10000bc]

Beauty ! I was thinking of getting the champagne dial version of this srpj87. Thanks for the review

[@moinulhasan8206]

No, buy green one, this one is better looking, at first I also wanted to buy the champagne one, but at boutique when I saw the green one I was blown away by its dial.

[@pearlflubber]

That green pops ✨

[@jimwatchyyc]

Tons of 18 mm strap options from Vietnam, Tuns makes great straps for $35 to $55 US. Lots of choices from them too on length, thread, etc.

[@welcomewrist]

Thank you for the recommendation, I'll have to check them out.

[@scatterbrain9490]

Love the sunburst

[@welcomewrist]

Pairs well with the green

[@rscache]

The green sunburst reminds me of the green IWC Mark XX

[@welcomewrist]

Yep, I think it's a great alternative

[@Mackle-b3o]

Never had a watch but thinking of buying this one can you see the time in the dark ? It looks stunning thanks

[@welcomewrist]

@@Mackle-b3o Yes, the watch has lume.

[@Mackle-b3o]

Im back lol i have heard the watch is made in china surely not ? ​@@welcomewrist

[@welcomewrist]

@@Mackle-b3o Not all Seiko's are made in Japan. Some are made in Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, and China.

[@Mackle-b3o]

@@welcomewrist whallll well that is me off Seiko before i started ill forget a watch & continue to ask people the time , Thanks

[@Viper4ever05]

I really don't understand Japan sometimes. They sell to some countries but not to others, they withhold models people would actually like and only sell them in Japan. It's like they hate money.

[@garcia_almeria]

Amazing dress watch, immagine this with a green bracelet in leder

[@welcomewrist]

Agree, green on green is always a killer combo!

[@Florin_AEM]

​@@welcomewrist , true, but I found it is better to have the strap in a slightly different shade than the Dial, so as to make the Dial pop out! I have an old Seiko chronograph with titanium case, Khaki dial and white indices and hands. Got it as a gift from m brother in law, NOS (it is literally brand new). It came on a leather strap with the exact same shade of Khaki as the dial and I find the dial simply gets lost in the overall image of the watch. For my Orient Kamasu (which came on a metal band), with a dark green/teal dial, I chose a Khaki silicone strap from a Garmin watch and the contrast between them really brings our the emerald shades of the watch. I also have a Orient 3 star automatic with a tobacco dial and golden indices and hands, I put it on a brown leather strap with the same shade and it was... ok. Like a watch for old people. I then put it on a tan leather strap (very light brown, towards cream even) and that Dial simply exploded by contrast with the strap. My advice is: If you have a colourful dial, get a strap with the same colour but with a different shade and the contrast will elevate the watch 2 classes above it's pricepoint.

[@BonnTobi]

How about seiko srpj87? What is more beautiful?

[@welcomewrist]

I prefer the srpj89 because green is my favourite color

[@fungorilla]

Which seller would you recommend buying watches from in Australia?

[@welcomewrist]

You can find some good deals on Facebook marketplace if you're looking for used watches, otherwise any reputable grey dealer or AD works.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

I have a good few Seiko watches but due to the price hikes and the on going QC issues they sadly have lost my custom.. There are plenty of micro brands making fantastic watches ..... That is a very nice dial though... 😮

[@ksharma0011]

Is this luminous?

[@welcomewrist]

Yes, on the hands and dots behind the numerals.

[@ak2112]

ever find a bracelet??

[@welcomewrist]

Yes, the Uncle Seiko bracelets for the Seiko 5 SNK line fits extremely well. I have it on a bracelet in my 2023 State of the collection video.

[@harihuang6666]

gym anthusiast 😂

[@thenotanclan]

Nice commentary but Jesus man keep a watch still on camera - put it down while you’re talking - pick it up and move it around to show the light play but this??? - it’s bouncing around so much our eyes can’t keep up - there’s so much lens flare going on with the crystal you might as well have been trying to send a morse code message - you should place a warning that people with epilepsy shouldn’t watch this video