Seiko 5KX GMT - Game Changer!

Seiko has just released the 5KX with a new GMT movement. It comes in under $500 retail. Considering the specs/fit/versatility this is a very exciting release. It is the start of affordable mechanical dual time watches in the market. It is a game changer...
Thank you to Kenta of www.japan-onlinestore.com for the fast shipping. I was wanting to be among the first to receive this model, and he came through. Excellent customer service directly from Japan-
Black:
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Blue:
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Orange:
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A special shout out to 2 of my Patreon members: Andres and Keith. Thank you for buying the other two models and allowing me to film them all together. I really appreciate that!
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0:00 - 2:41 Introduction/Details
2:41 - 3:49 Comparison to the SKX/5KX
3:49 - 5:18 New Jubilee Bracelet
5:18 - 6:28 Crystal/Bezel
6:28 - 7:18 Negative Aspects
7:18 - 9:01 The Future?
9:01 - 10:16 Patreon Shout Out

[@tangopaparomeo338]

Just picked up the orange one, late to the party. I love everything about this watch. Yes, the orange screams out at you a bit, but that's ok. It's definitely different. So far very reliable, easy to read in the dark, robust. It's the only watch I'm wearing these days.

[@AbdulRWatches]

I picked up the orange one, also feom Seiko online boutique. I think it might be less versatile than the other colors, but the orange is just a perfect summer watch for me.

[@anonymouswatchguy4223]

I have the orange.. these are hot🔥🔥Seiko did a great job

[@iainrossiter758]

A proper old school Seiko. I’ll probably buy all three. Love the SSK model name as well.

[@stiglinneberg751]

Many thanks for a very good and accurat revue! I've had the blue version for a couple of weeks, just fixed it with a navy blue one-coloured nato strap and worn it almost every day.

[@goodrich06]

Nice review! Thanks 👏👏

[@emaeder18]

Got the 001 a few days ago. I think it is awesome for the price and will open up a lot of possibilities for future models and other brands. Mine runs about -5secs/day, and I will adjust shortly. I think Seiko did a great job on these models.

[@javi0313]

Just picked up an ssk005 and I really enjoy how strong an orange the dial is. Really fun for the summer and I have a trip planned soon so it works out perfect. Yeah Im sure micro brands will make some awesome pieces with this movement but I do think there is something to be said for having the first affordable gmt from a reputable brand.

[@BruceWilliams]

100 percent. It will have kicked off the segment

[@777soul56]

Also got the 005 and absolutely loving it. Already recieved compliments at work and wife said my taste in watches is getting better and better 😋

[@TriniDaChief]

Hello, are the markers on the orange dial white or cream colored?

[@mick76]

@Bruce Williams Nice video! Just got the 001 and 005 to add to my 003. Question what model is the gold/beige GMT featured in your thumbnail? Can't seem to find it.

[@yz8096]

Very good, Bruce. I think you made the right choice with the Orange and especially like the gold accents. That said, all colorways are strong at the price point.

[@petercharron3268]

Got the blue, love it.

[@Vox-Populi]

Nice overview. I picked up an 001 and swapped the bracelet for a fabric strap. Tones it down. It's about the same size on my wrist as my 43.5 Planet Ocean.

[@alwayspooh1588]

Love the Great Wave mousemat!

[@evh4611]

Seiko is killing it

[@dajuice4200]

I bought a 003 should be here on Friday. Can't wait.

[@peteduran2545]

This watch is awesome. I picked up the ssk003

[@rodsalvador3608]

There's something about this watch. Been wearing it everyday over some heavy hitters in the collection. Such a fun piece to travel with!

[@jameshumphry6443]

These are so nice . I’ll take them all

[@jcrobles63]

I got my 05 days after it was released. I had to get mine from Italy at a little under retail. I am extremely happy with it, I put it on an Alpine bright orange rubber strap and it looks amazing!

[@marcustaylor9210]

Looks good

[@SamrayGTR]

This was an excellent release and excited for Seiko. No doubt there will be more color ways of the 5KX GMT soon. We will easily see green, red, and white dials very soon.

[@BruceWilliams]

I hope so!

[@alwayspooh1588]

I will buy a red if there is one, for sure.

[@Jaycelestra]

excellent watches!

[@ScooterNinja]

Dual tone green would look so good!! wish they release this in green

[@michaelriera6277]

All look great for different reasons

[@frenziedcamp3526]

My ssk005 is from Japan as well and it is beautiful

[@deancollins8229]

Bruce, I like the orange model !

[@24934637]

I've been SO close to getting one of these on Ebay for a few months, and just never quite got round to winning the auction, but it IS without any doubt the next watch that I'll be buying. A GMT for under £400 is great value for money, and from everything I've seen online (NOT as yet seen one face to face)it looks just about unbeatable. Personally I'm not a fan of the jubilee style bracelet, and I think that the dial would have been better as a 'sunburst', but for the price, I can't really complain!

[@dhakacollege1219]

I really like the blue version!

[@masudaharris6435]

I don't like this trend toward having see-through backs, although if something is visible wrong with your movement, I appreciate being able to see it without removing the back. Still, I might pick one up just because I love orange-dialed sports watches.

[@Eric_Nielsen]

These are a hit in a couple of my groups where most guys have a Rolex or AP as their daily watch but then want something lower profile for travel to Watch Crime cities like London, Paris, LA, San Fran, New York, Philly, etc. I'd rather wear one of my mid-tier pieces and live without the 24-hour hand but these are a pretty good deal and the modders are already going nuts on them.

[@mercster]

As a disabled guy on Social Security who can only afford bargain-basement watches, this thing is so great, wish I could afford one. But, the good news is that this new affordable GMT movement (NH34) is already showing up in other watches, and will surely trickle down to brands that I can actually afford, like Pagani. They will probably have better bracelets and sapphire crystal too, so fingers crossed! 🤞 Thanks for the video!

[@mercster]

Oh and I would probably go for the SSK003, the blue one :-)

[@beri232]

@@mercster orange for me! After seeing a few videos yesterday, I put my order in today! I wish it had a sapphire crystal though. Got mine for $475 CAD.

[@entroheat]

I bought the SSK003 from my friends at topper at a nice discount and let me tell you it rivals my SNR049 which costs more than 10 times. They beautiful fun pieces especially at a decent discount.

[@Rico_B]

Great review. I have to disagree with you on the bracelet, I immediately replaced it with a Seiko Oyster one. It’s all personal preference I guess. Thanks again!

[@mrb317]

I wanna see more of the grand Seiko you're wearing, how beautiful was that !

[@BruceWilliams]

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[@mjv40]

I put a jubilee on my 5KX and it really makes it so much better looking and more enjoyable to wear.

[@johnsanabria3279]

I like the 003 with the blue dial......I'm also a fan of the Cyclops lens. I hope to get one one of these days. What I'm not crazy about is the jubilee bracelet-- would rather see the oyster band on the watch.

[@gttourrx8]

I think the orange would like great with a two tone gold/stainless jubilee since there are subtle gold hints

[@MB-ot3vb]

I wish they would go back to the flat mat orange like the 05 Sumo. Come on Seiko, give us what we want 😁👍🏼

[@shermanpeh21]

I got the same SSK005, classic Seiko! It's called Mikan (mandarin fruit) Orange btw.

[@seanp7871]

Crazy good 4 the price

[@simonob007]

Love this watch but I really wish it was a travellers GMT. I know the caller GMT is more common but i can still hope for future iterations.

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

I wish they used a sold case back, and came up with a gmt version of the kawasaki wave for their GMT line.. woulda been sick

[@e28forever30]

Kawasaki wave? Green?

[@apeekintime]

I purchased an Alpina GMT for under $500 in the past. The movement is called AL-555 but I'm sure I doubt it is a true in house caliber. The Alpina has gone way up in price but my point is that there are affordable GMT movements out there. Obviously, the Ali-Express brands also have some affordable GMT movement, too. Assuming Seiko sells this new movement to micro brands we will see an explosion of GMT offerings in the next year at a similar price point.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

I wish they would do a special edition with screw down crown.

[@mattiaroverso1321]

SEIKO 5 GMT ARE VERY NICE ❤😊

[@ver2cal2010]

Love these. I wonder if they will make a King version.

[@kennethreid2794]

The blue is the best that's the one I'm getting

[@khronokraze]

I actually like them a lot. I'm in no hurry as there will be MANY colors, and of course special/limited editions, to come in this model line alone I'm sure well within a year of these releases. Let's not forget any other Seiko model that uses a 4R (even 6R, though, it might be questionable if Seiko should technically downgrade the movement from 6R to a 4R for the sake of a GMT function?).. which is practically every model that uses an an automatic Seiko caliber from at least the late 90's and up. I mean it would be great to see GMT versions of just about all the models.. but, I took a step back and also asked myself.. would I really need or want say a GMT Tuna, for example? Cool, yes I suppose, but, I pretty much never have a use for a GMT function and I think what GMT I already own is more than sufficient to satisfy that style of watch. But, I still welcome the potential. And... I don't know if I'd call this a "game changer". I think it will make the game even more fun with what other watches this new GMT movement will find itself within.

[@sahandworld]

Thanks for the review, which website/retailer did you use for your purchase? I’m having trouble getting hold of the ‘Made in Japan’ version.

[@torresaccount]

I was in love with this at first sight. Although, knowing it has a non-clicking bezel is a non starter for me. I have a watch with a friction fit rotating bezel and it just bothers me more than it should

[@rahimahmed9113]

Hi Bruce I just bought the seiko 5 GMT and I absolutely love itis one of the best watches I've worn seiko always makes good quality watches What do you think about the watch.

[@ikirikchi]

I mainly wear blue jeans, so the color choice is quite obvious for me. The blue version will fit any of my outfits.

[@danieldravot341]

“I like not seeing a day - date combination”. Amen, brother. Amen.

[@mitchmatic8029]

🙌🏼

[@speedmaster001]

I have the orange. Love it. Can it be hand winded? Curious if I start to put it on a rotation with my other favorite watches.

[@darkrai1475]

SKX 007 009 still!

[@Bigbabafoodie]

nice review... would you recommend this seiko or the Tissot prx ? thanks

[@winduncan9818]

I bought one of these, the blue. It lasted 12 days before the bezel stopped rotating. Trying to figure out Seiko's warranty.

[@jevgenijivanov6824]

Much more I waiting from Seiko 7548-7000 / 7C43-7010 reissue with 7C46 and sapphire

[@kaungmyatsoeoo3396]

Could you please make a comparison video between orange sunray one and Turtle nemo ?

[@lexc1980]

Considering this one or the presage sharp edge “true” gmt.

[@davidfreeburn8592]

I bough the blueberry for my birthday present and I absolutely love it. The crystal bezel and blue starburst dial are so lovely … The only downside to this watch is 1. No screw down crown 2. Cheap clasp 3. The lume is bright but doesn’t last long But …what do you expect for the price 🤷🏼‍♂️ It’s the poor man batman but what can you say at 1/50th of the price This watch has light years more credibility than a fake Chinese batman and it will actually go up in price…odd isn’t it….two watch brands on the opposite economic scale that usually go up in value , rolex and seiko ….

[@fungus70]

Seiko is King !

[@DogStar84]

Storing my Rolex GMT & replaced w/the batman SSK. W/rapidly accelerating luxury watch theft in the worlds cities; no longer worth the risk. Considered the Presage Seiko Gmt but decided on the SSK. After one day, im happy w/it. I think I will replace the cheap clasp. After one day its 2 seconds fast. Impressed. Screw down crown and sapphire crystal would have been even better. I would have paid the difference

[@nogamenolife705]

Torn between the blue and black. Anyone had a chance to see the 2 in person?

[@gwapogreg5837]

It seems only the black dial one is made in Japan.

[@BReardon]

Is the bracelet on the SSK001 fully brushed or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

[@betruly7894]

Many of the Seiko GMT série are suffering from QC issues . I'm not sure if I should pick one . Yes they look nice but what is they are not fonctional ??

[@MultiTerpen]

Do you think this watch will come out in a blacked out version?

[@kychoi2653]

At the second position of the crown, the hour/minutes hands can not be rotated without the rotation of GMT hand. It is a big mistake for GMT watch. Or at the first position of the crown, hour/minutes hands should be rotated instead of GMT hand like Rolex II.

[@johnvuela1211]

Could Orient do something similar?

[@thorodinson376]

Sapphire crystal, screwed crown, solid case back, milled clasp and sell it for $600 they'd sell tons of them

[@1malikalik]

Bro, SEIKO watches are sold across the Globe and they do recognizes not every one can afford expensive watches hence they offer budget friendly stripped-down Bare-Bones timepieces as a platform that enthusiasts and mod communities can build on, improve on and customize on. SEIKO SKX has the largest cult following in the world because the stated reason. You can transform a $250 SKX into just about anything. Hope that helps explain why SEIKO SUB $500 watches are stripped down. Additionally, too many, the inherent flaws of a SEIKO are an added charm.

[@ungabungus01]

@@1malikalik for me I'd rather not buy an inferior product even at a lower price, add in the Sapphire at least damn it

[@1malikalik]

@@ungabungus01 What's wrong with a Hardlex Crystal? Mind You, CASIO G SHOCK ALL (From the $45 DW5600 to the Most Expensive ones that cost Thousands of dollars) all have Hardlex Crystal- CASIO G SHOCK is the official watch of NASA but ppl give seiko a hardtime over Hardlex when CASIO uses it. I

[@Chris-de2qc]

Lol they'll sell for $1k

[@theta38]

​@@1malikalik Exacly. That's what strange to me as well. 😂

[@husseinharry1446]

Great video Bruce 👍. Going for the 001 myself, perfect travel watch that I wont worry about when actually travelling. Just wondering what's the accuracy like?

[@Rico_B]

I’m experiencing around +20 seconds/day.

[@OnetoWatch]

+5 seconds a day on mine

[@husseinharry1446]

just got mine as well couple days back. running about +12 sec/ day which is pretty awesome I think

[@OnetoWatch]

@@husseinharry1446 congrats ⌚️👍 if it’s only a couple of days old you’ll most likely find it becomes more accurate over the next few days, once it’s run in! 👌

[@ytown4]

+8 on mine

[@michaelbradley6488]

I really like these watches for the money, a great looking watch with decent water resistance, I cannot understand the rabid anger from some enthusiasts and reviewers.

[@BruceWilliams]

I don't either, but it seems to happen without fail with any new release

[@Deathstar123]

Hey Bruce , did you have to pay import taxes on watches purchased from Japan ? If yes then what’s the price limit ?

[@BruceWilliams]

I didn't

[@kychoi2653]

I will wait true GMT watches with Miyota 9075 movement.

[@jordyali]

Will that jubilee fit a 7548-700?

[@jayk1701]

Would these be too big for a 6 in wrist?

[@Harborman23]

Will Seiko make an ISO rated diver with the new GMT movement?

[@ralphus555]

Citizen has already done it so I would think that Seiko would as well...

[@SoapsAreStupid]

Does the GMT movement manually hand wind with the crown?

[@cupofmozzarella]

The crown winds up the entire movement including the GMT.

[@Psysso]

A step in the right direction , but i aint touching any Seiko 5s until they stick sapphire into these as standard, ditch the stamped clasp and make them fully ISO certified divers with a screw down crown.

[@ochosinco9275]

where can I find that sieko sxk gold face

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Save your money and get the Zealande or better yet get he Artum sail cloth

[@jodysilvia2]

Affordable GMT's are always nice to see. Bruce i picked up a seamaster 300m 42 on bracelet and would like to add a rubber strap should I buy omega factory or zealande?

[@gmoneyb5559]

I chose zealande. Great quality

[@BruceWilliams]

Zealande is great for the price! The OEM is nicer but far more.

[@jodysilvia2]

Excellent, thank you Bruce, any advice on where to buy the OEM rubber strap and deployant clasps?

[@BruceWilliams]

@@jodysilvia2 My Omega AD Recommendation is Brent Miller in Lancaster PA. Ask for Brad and tell him Bruce told you to hook you up!

[@jodysilvia2]

@@BruceWilliams fantastic, ill do that. Thank you Bruce.

[@militaryminedid2011]

Seiko 4 1/2 GMT (where's the Day?)

[@TamerlaneofTransoxania]

What about the accuracy of these movements ?

[@greenkwaka]

buy an apple watch

[@coldude2559]

Not bad at all but not a full retail...

[@sergedurand6519]

Mine runs +10 secs every 24 hours. The manual says -35 or +45 is normal for the caliber on this watches. But I’ve read comments from people saying “mine runs -5 secs” “mine runs -3 secs” one person eve said his was only -1 sec a day. It looks like mine is the only one running +10 secs according to the comments on the internet. Is this bad, or is it normal? Also, is there a way to fix it? Like have it test or something and get it adjusted? Also the ones shown in this video read “made in Japan” at 6, mine shows only the caliber.

[@cupofmozzarella]

A watchmaker can adjust it for you if needed.

[@gwapogreg5837]

Your Seiko reviews are always the best.I have an Orient Kamasu but i'm getting tired of looking at it. I'm trying to decide between the Seiko 5 gmt or the Seiko 5 camo. I just have a few issues with the gmt. For it to be compared to the original skx it must have a screw down crown or it has no credibility .You wont see this watch used in any movie as a dive watch like the original Skx in other words it won't be iconic. And Seiko it's 2023 please let go of the hardlex it's time to move on.

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

Your mitts are grubby

[@adrianmcgrath3107]

It looks pretty much perfect but why no Pepsi variant? Seiko have done a Pepsi colorway on various models previously (without the PADI branding cf SKX009, Kinetic Diver etc) so why not here? Mod community: Start your engines!!!!

[@BruceWilliams]

I expect we will see a pepsi from seiko before long

[@adrianmcgrath3107]

I really hope so@@BruceWilliams , the blueberry is very tempting but I suspect I'd always wish it was a Pepsi colorway. Good on Seiko for doing an affordable GMT.

[@gradyharrison8370]

When they throw this movement into an ISO rated king turtle, Seiko might as well just steal the money straight from my bank account.

[@andreapollini8821]

I go for a skx00 vintage. Better

[@Schrottkralle]

Game changer? I don't think so. Still using their basically old 4R-calibers. Their officially rated accuracy of -20 to +40 sec./day is technically outdated. It is about time that Seiko really introduce an entirely new developed caliber for their basic and medium range watches. That would be a real game changer. Basically, the GMT looks nice. And that's about it.

[@Jon81G]

Does Seiko mess up things like hand and chapter ring alignment on purpose? There's absolutely no reason in 2022 why Seiko cannot fix this.

[@AlfredoRGuillen]

Sadly we lost the screwable crown in this one...love my watch but will definitively will not take it to the pool.

[@mongman123]

I'd love to see a root beer one

[@qchang09]

Now you're talking. They just have to make the two tone bracelet not look too tacky as it's probably not going to be any gold in it

[@seeker7679]

Enough of Hardlex already.

[@ripperx444]

Seiko using Cyclopes like Rolex is SO BAD. I could never wear this dude to the fact that’s it’s a direct copy of a Rolex. I can’t stand this design.

[@jimwashington860]

How about a smaller version…

[@toadinthehole8085]

Price has doubled