Seiko 7016 - Could this be the best mechanical Chronograph up to $5.000?

[@SWatchik]

I am not a huge classic watch fan, but jesus this seems to blow all of Seiko's current lineup out of the water. What an amazing piece

[@WatchGeek]

I agree 😊

[@SWatchik]

Watch Geek omg I found a circular one with a gold dial and my bank account can't take this right now 🤤

[@WatchGeek]

Haha

[@canonyeo4286]

Look out for the Gold feather, the world's thinness caliber in 1960 @2.95mm tks with a case thickness of 7mm. This probably even harder to find in good condition. Superseded by Citizen Diamond flake in 62' @ 2.75mm but case thickness is the same.

[@peterchadwick7866]

I purchased one of these with the same emerald face in Hong Kong in 1974 when I was 16 years old. Paid HKD320 from memory- about 42 Australian Dollars back then. I’m now 62 and live and work in Hong Kong and still wear it occasionally. Beautiful watch and it is still going strong and never been opened.

[@kidk007]

This is evidence that servicing watches frequently is not necessarily needed. Great story 👍

[@spidiq8]

Please please do that watch a favour and get it serviced. It's a mechanical device, an engine, a machine, they have moving metal parts, they need to be inspected and serviced, just because it runs doesn't mean it's not in need and I can assure you that if it hasn't been opened in almost 50 years any lubrication in there will be nonexistent or grinding paste. These movements alone are incredibly hard to get hold of as are spare parts and you could pay as much for a movement as a whole watch nowadays. I'm not just saying this as someone who works on watches and services them, but as someone who also collects, wears and appreciates vintage watches.

[@wusik9685]

I have 19 Seiko watch⌚😀👌

[@CamiloHolz]

This review is pure gold. Nothing else to be said.

[@brunonjezic6208]

I dont understand why this didn't become super famous

[@felixangellopezalonso3993]

Well I'm make investigation for purchase one and this is the better video that I found about this piece. Thanks.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Another superb review and a magnificent watch! loving the 7016!!

[@keluizok4906]

You forgot to mention another fascinating aspect of the 7016, and thats the sweeping hands of the chronograph subregisters. They dont jump like the 6139/6138 from Suwa. Daini was just on another level.

[@alfredyu7213]

Good morning!! Spot On!! Kudo's to Seiko, as always , Awesome table top ,thanks for sharing!!😀

[@WatchGeek]

As always thank you for the kind words and for watching 😁

[@whatsonthewrist]

Beautiful watch with great and practical features. Flyback is a very nice bonus, look at Breguet's cost for having this feature. Way more...but that is an entirely different watch. A real standout watch, great video! 👍

[@alexpedroza3612]

Just picked up a 5001 with the silver dial, beautiful piece. Now just need to find an original or similar aftermarket bracelet!

[@zamSEG]

quite beautiful vintage piece you got there sir. thank you for this video. cheers. :)

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks but sadly it's not mine, it was lent to me by a fellow forum member

[@zamSEG]

too bad... i thought it was your's sir. thank you anyway for this video. keep it coming sir. :)

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊

[@zamSEG]

your welcome sir...

[@kevinleighuk]

A fascinating and well presented video. I had no idea how innovative and ahead of its time Seiko was with this movement. It’s technically marvellous. Given the vast range of diver watches there are inc by Seiko itself I am surprised given the current popularity of nostalgia and retro that this movement isn’t re-launched. Added to the square case which is even rarer nowadays (only the Monaco comes to mind in mechanical watches) this is a fabulous watch. Thanks fir highlighting it.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for the kind words and I'm always glad to find someone else sharing the same thoughts on how cool Seiko was 😁

[@kevinleighuk]

@@WatchGeek I have a watch collection and among it are several Seiko and several microbrands with Seiko movements. My 1964 Seikomatic is a great watch with some nice features given its age. My 2020 Prospex King Samurai is also well made and compares favourable in terms of looks with the Omega Seamster 300 with its waffle dial. The Seiko I'd like to own is a Co. Pogue with yellow dial and Pepsi bezel.

[@WatchGeek]

I was also interested in the pogue but found the black dial coke bezel much better looking in person

[@simeonaleksiev8690]

Mindblown as always. Your channel is my favourite one. Thanks for the great content!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊 I appreciate it

[@zunedog31]

Quite a gem! Thanks for sharing!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for watching

[@tedjones7400]

Great video! I just picked one of these up with a white dial and was curious about the Flyback. Very useful info!

[@WatchGeek]

Congrats

[@MrZeke]

Fantastic presentation! Long live Seiko!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😁👍

[@TheFlinguer]

Great timepiece. Seiko (6139) almost beat Zenith’s El Primero in the race for the first automatic chrono movement. Some argue that Seiko was actually first. Later Seiko introduced the first quartz chronograph.

[@nguyenchrishiew]

Great video! Very informative! Now making me eager to get one myself .. :-)

[@canonyeo4286]

This gem is disappearing. Once they do the reissue, the price will sky-rocket. I think after Marin's video, a number already gone, haha..

[@mrbacchus6127]

Such a great watch. This is why I'm a Seiko fanboy lol. My only concern is if you need repair

[@paxpaxman4423]

looking to add either a monaco (7016-5011) or tank (7016-5020) to my collection very soon. just recently found out about them and they are very special watches

[@LucilleMilo]

was hoping that you'd expound on why keeping the chrono running was an advantage with the vertical clutch system. otherwise, great vid.

[@BuildAmpersandBreak]

I think it was because it allowed you to get two time zones but idk looks too tricky

[@WatchGeek]

Missed your comment and now read it once someone else commented, it's due to the fact the clutch is in its "sprung" or "loaded" position when the chrono is not running and is in its "unloaded" or "relaxed" position when it hooks up the chrono, thus having the chrono running is better for the clutch. It's like having the clutch constantly pressed on your car, that's how it is when the chrono is not running.

[@tods.9947]

A very good review. I have several restored 6139 and 6138 Seikos and the “Monaco” is really great but becoming a little bit too expensive. Of course all of these are to a point. Finding one in good shape is slap a challenge.

[@WatchGeek]

So true but it makes finding one even more rewarding because of that. What 6138 do you have? Jumbo, 🐼, kakume or UFO?

[@tods.9947]

Watch Geek - none of the above. I have a brown Bullhead. Love the watch. It’s a KVW restoration.

[@RD-dm9vc]

This needs a reissue in many colors and not a limited edition.

[@WatchGeek]

So true, but it would probably be north of $2500

[@canonyeo4286]

haha, true, but, i will buy them.

[@julianrafalko313]

Noooo!!!

[@oscarberkmann6132]

1:20 a Sturmanskie! Does anyone know that model?

[@WatchGeek]

Here you go 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmocqWlbZurfqs

[@markthibault8579]

Great review! I have one of these from my dad's collection that was purchased in the Middle East. What's interesting is that you can choose either Arabic and English for the day setting. As for running it, is it better to leave the chrono running all the time rather than stopped?

[@WatchGeek]

The general rule is that on these it's better to leave it running as the clutch is under tension while the Chrono is not running

[@markthibault8579]

@@WatchGeek Thanks! I enjoy seeing the second hand move as well so it's win-win on both fronts by leaving it running.

[@WatchGeek]

@@markthibault8579 if you start it at midnight of another time zone you want to follow you will have a dual time watch 😁

[@markthibault8579]

@@WatchGeek Thanks. I was going to try that for UTC time as I fly small airplanes.

[@markthibault8579]

A couple of questions... With this movement, is it ok to move the hands backwards to set the time? Also, does it matter if the chrono is running when I'm setting the time?

[@pretzelsbuns5990]

great review of really cool watch. lots of good info. thank you

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@yourviewer6974]

Good video! Make more videos on unique movements.. Subscribed!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for the subscription, and I do have a couple more on the channel 😁

[@ccw1961]

Have a look at the Alpha Daytona homage. Chinese column wheel chronometer that just works....beautifully!

[@WatchGeek]

I know of it, it's the seagulls movement. I was planning on getting one in the future, but the seagulls 1963 reissue not the Daytona homage

[@jannchavez9257]

I really want this watch but I am scared to buy pre-owned.

[@Masoud640]

I have two one is like this and another is 7016 8000 which are great too

[@RobBrook]

A lot of fire power right there!

[@WatchGeek]

So true 😁

[@MrDudezProductionz]

Hey watch geek, I know there's only so many G-Shock videos you can make, but can you please make a video on your personal collection and your top favorite G Shocks. You seem to have a lot of insight on the different G Shocks, so who better than you? 🤔

[@WatchGeek]

I do plan on doing it but new watches keep coming so I never get the time to do it

[@canonyeo4286]

Man, this video makes seiko fanboys feel real good. Cheers!

[@WatchGeek]

Haha it does

[@nicholasjoseph9062]

Nice scar, sir.

[@WatchGeek]

Haha thanks

[@Calligraphy-dilipaweeratunga13]

There was one of these in our home. I broke it BAUBOOOHOOOOHOOOHOOOOO

[@evonrn2000]

SEIKO👌

[@ChrisFromYoutube]

Seiko better than russian? Hmmmm