Seiko ‘DressKX’ SRPE55K1 Review

[@alextomlinson1725]

Nice review. Seiko are arguably at their best with the 5 collection. True to their original values.

[@Thewatchera1]

Nice comments. And very true. I just wish they’d leave the higher prices for Grand Seiko.

[@colliedogjoy]

Great review. I just bought the black one for a graduation gift for a mate. I've owned the grey one for a couple of years and love it! Definitely recommend going the nato route instead of the bracelet on these - it's a very good nato, and you can always pick up a bracelet if that's what you want.

[@tomroberts627]

I bought this in Navy. Hated the bracelet after 2 days wish i just bought the cheaper nato model, swapped it for a lovely blue rubber strap and it is now its brilliant to wear any day all day. The dial is clean, the sun burst finishing captures the light beautifully. I highly recommend these watches as your getting what I think is a strap monster, good quality, reliable functions and nice looking watch for the price.

[@WesWatchRoom]

Great work with the review, I'm definitely a fan of this series, shame about the bracelet having a pressed clasp at the price. Other than that, I'm impressed.

[@Thewatchera1]

Thanks a lot mate! It’s an excellent all-rounder but I definitely think It’s about time Seiko made a decent bracelet as a standard if the prices are being raised. 👍🏽

[@alextomlinson1725]

I think that the pressed clasp bracelet can be forgiven on a Seiko 5 but certainly not on anything higher e.g. Prospex.

[@WesWatchRoom]

@@alextomlinson1725 you'd be surprised just how cheap milled are, you can buy them brand new for £5 so just imagine how cheap they are to make. Seiko could use them on these, they just choose to scrimp.

[@alextomlinson1725]

@@WesWatchRoom Thanks for the tip. I'll di some research. I've got a few fives that would benefit from a bracelet upgrade.

[@WesWatchRoom]

@@alextomlinson1725 no problems.

[@trtmrt2203]

A good review. I agree with all your suggestions considering the negatives.

[@Thewatchera1]

Thanks for your feedback! Much appreciated. 👍🏾

[@George-iy8dd]

Excellent review. Thanks.

[@Thewatchera1]

Thanks a lot Declan

[@flyingrocket3879]

Great job very nice watch I’m going to get one

[@jaysterling26]

Agree with you above the logo but it's not going to happen. You may know Grand Seiko is a seperate run computer ( yes, other pedants, same parent co. ) and its products are are all high end so no differentiation between price point sub brands is required (imho). Yes ( this is getting long; get comfy) micro brands offer value but I don't see my local watch repairer listing any of them , along with seiko, omega et al . Sure, I could ask in years to come to just change the movement ( DIY job?..mmm..). Strapcode &/ or Miltat on UK Amazon, Long Island watch & Uncle Seiko offer bracelets for this model.Phew(!).

[@Thewatchera1]

You’re definitely spot on with sub branding and price point and no Seiko probably wont change it as they will certainly have their reasons but from a wearers perspective, that odd 5 under the logo does take some of the cleanness and elegance away. If it was printed on to the crown or the case back I feel the wearers experience would be elevated. Its like a constant reminder that you bought the “Barebones” version. We already know that from the price we paid. 😂 But that’s just me, I still think the watch is awesome!

[@eltinjones4542]

Looks nice

[@TwoDeamons]

Great Video keep it going! ☺

[@Thewatchera1]

Cheers my friend! :)

[@JamesBond-rv1kk]

Nice watch, I've been looking at this watch for some time. My concern is my wrist size is about 6½ inches and 38mm case size is perfect for me... Do you think 40mm is too big ?

[@Thewatchera1]

The lug to lug is smaller than average so the fit may surprise you. 👍

[@divyanshraghuwanshi457]

Is the rotor noisy?

[@resjon7981]

If the date was framed or if there was no date I would have kept mine.

[@Thewatchera1]

Thanks for your thoughts there. The day/date complication does take up a lot of space on the dial and could do with some refinement. However if someone wants this feature in particular, it’s great for the money. 👍

[@resjon7981]

@@Thewatchera1 True.

[@gnack123]

Hey, anyone knows where to get the very First strap that is seen in this video at 0:00?

[@Thewatchera1]

Thanks for your interest. It’s the ‘Max Tropical Vintage Style FKM Rubber Divers Replacement Watch Strap’ available on Amazon. 👍

[@VforVolusia]

What size wrist do you have?

[@Thewatchera1]

Hi there. My wrist is 7 inches. 👍

[@tamdam]

p l e a s e turn down the gain, especially on the intro-music. the gain keeps peaking when you're talking too, making it _impossible_ to listen to with a headset

[@Thewatchera1]

Thanks for the feedback. I did notice the difference in sound with this video. Did a little experimenting with editing software and I couldn’t hear the error until It was uploaded it to KZbin. Still learning though. Thanks again. 👍

[@tamdam]

@@Thewatchera1 Sidenote: I have the SRPE57 myself, and love it immensely

[@Thewatchera1]

@@tamdam Glad you like it as much as I do. 👍

[@TerenceHughes4501]

What's happening with this channel. Nothing in a year

[@Thewatchera1]

Hi William. Thanks for your interest I really appreciate it. I’ve just posted a new video explaining this. Should be more content soon! 👍🏾