SEIKO Embargo Lifted on their HOTTEST GMTs

[@adk7962]

Say what you may about Seiko, but you can’t deny their ability to keep their lines of watches fresh and interesting. I literally wouldn’t be able to decide amongst the three colors if I had to choose one. They are all great! Thanks!

[@islandwatch]

true! And innovative.

[@UrielX1212]

Yet they still cannot align a chapter ring to save their life.

[@barrettwbenton]

Well, goodness-me! They all look good (the dial on the green version is akin to British Racing Green). BUT…the silver-white 033 is the nicest rendition to my eye since the 003 I bought from you last year. My money is on that one being the hot seller of the new trio. Thanks fr the quick heads-up!

[@islandwatch]

thanks!

[@frostedbutts4340]

@@islandwatch Love the videos, but I think you might need to look at your lighting / white balance. This video in particular has a very 'orange' tint.

[@renaud_]

The white is beautiful. It's cool to release multiple colors, but please Seiko give what people, the GMT in the 38mm case 😁

[@karlh5099]

Skx perfect size

[@carpet95]

or even a 40mm

[@darkeye77]

Love that green! Topical to your latest videos, I can't decide between one of these an a San Martin GMT. The question is how much I value the originality vs. the better finishing of San Martin.

[@tactofu]

Waiting patiently for a 38mm version of this. 😊

[@islandwatch]

You and me both!

[@nickbotfield]

I think it's worth trying one on if you get the chance - I've got quite slim wrists (16.5cm) and mine wears really nicely because of the short lug-to-lug.

[@eugenethomas4647]

Me too! I've got the SRPK which is a 38mm so they've already got the case for it!

[@davidb9531]

Never get het up on measurements these wear like a 40mm look fine on small wrists

[@jdwxflyer]

These do wear more like a 40. My wrist is 6.5” and it works for me w/o being obnoxious in the way the Tudor GMT is.

[@joshjohn_03]

Thank you Mark for doing this video, just bought the green dial, I am calling it the Bruce Banner (Hulk)!

[@acftmxman]

I didn’t know about these. Thanks for the video Marc. The silver dial one reminds me of the SRPG47, the 140th anniversary LE.

[@islandwatch]

Yes, indeed it does. That was my first thought as well.

[@MadDog8932]

Thanks for showing us the new GMT Watches newly released for sale in the US.

[@islandwatch]

You are welcome.

[@matthewfriend6672]

Awesome presentation Mark! Love these!😃😃👍✌️

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

That white dial SSK is nice

[@zosothezephead837]

Love the silver-white dial model ❤

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Mark, Seiko has come out with a stunning array of bezels since the GMT was introduced. However, what does bother me is the bezel turns a different color depending on the light. Did you find this to be annoying, or a feature that Seiko built in on purpose?

[@TurboTobs1989]

I was just about to pull the trigger on an SBSC009 for my birthday, but think the SSK033 smokes it. Good timing seeing this video!

[@davidecarzaniga4702]

Al ready own the SSK003, but I fell in love with the green one! 🤩 It's gonna get mine soon!

[@ajmarion]

Awesome color combos, I may have to get either the white or the Rootbeer! The green is beautiful, but too similar in color to my SPB381

[@7rslender]

I am a simple man: I see Marc talking about Seiko ... I hit LIKE! 😀 Great video Marc.

[@Puckerization]

Seiko and Citizen are still churning out watches with a stamped clasp.

[@benmoore7946]

would Islander do a 38mm version of these with a domed saphire and 24 hour (or 48) clicking bezel? I'm willing to put down a deposit and pre-order today if so.

[@moneymikz]

A white dial Batman… I shall call it Shikaka 🦇

[@lasses3887]

I will call it….Shishkbeab

[@benjaminverhage7461]

Chi-ca-go!

[@moneymikz]

@@lasses3887 Shhhawshank Redemption…

[@BetterYouNow]

Any chance they release these in a smaller size like 40mm or something like that? Or does Seiko normally just do one size?

[@RedwoodAggie]

That silvery white with the blue/black bezel would be a great summer watch, especially when thrown on a blue rubber strap. If I didn't just get the silvery white dial Jack Mason Strat-o-timer USA edition, I would probably pick one up.

[@cle_roknn3742]

I had the batman original. I loved the look of the watch, loved the idea of the watch and it wore well. Then I put it in the time grapher and wore it for a week or two. After gaing 20 seconds a day I put it in the watch box and ended up selling it. Paying that much for an unregulated watch with no sapphire is nuts. I love my turtle and loved my SARB, but this newer stuff from Seiko seems I bit lacking for the price point.

[@SycaShow]

I just got mine! Ssk021 🔥 I want to add the wave black dial with the 2tone jubilee

[@chosearmandoarmando3864]

Nice, the rootbeer is intresting.

[@islandwatch]

thank you

[@Mechanikool8]

Tried on the SSK035 the same time as a Seiko Turtle. Online images, the SSK blew me away and I had to see it in person before pulling the trigger. On the wrist it was light weight but it felt AND looked cheap and jangly and was a bit to flashy for me. It's like the Seiko GMT was trying to replicate the Rolex I could never afford. Went with the turtle (SRPE93) in the end as it felt like a solid tool watch with that classic Seiko diver look.

[@richardvonminden6943]

I own several Seiko watches!! All good! Like these/like bracelets!!😂

[@gopinathharris2868]

Hey Mark, when will the Blue Mellville GMT be back in stock ?? Its a really beautiful piece and i would love to grab it

[@JoeyAnswer]

The green one is awesome but that two tone is really nice, Just wish the bezel was a dive style being the dial has the numbers for setting GMT. BTW what is that orange bracelet you wear? i haven't seem them in years! i miss mine

[@RanmaSaotome12]

I'm a bracelet guy but the leather strap on that 3rd one looks surprisingly great.

[@jdwxflyer]

The 5KX GMT is honestly a great tool watch. My only complaint is no “true GMT” movement which would be much more convenient when jumping multiple time zones. Mine runs about -10 spd, which is okay because I re-hack every day when I land in a new time zone. Or I can rotate the bezel if I’m being lazy. It looks so good, and you can’t beat the price. I’m not sure I can justify spending 5 grand for that new BB58 GMT!

[@Frank-qs3pe]

That white dial is beautiful.

[@islandwatch]

it is! But, Silver-white!

[@Frank-qs3pe]

@@islandwatch Ahhhhh…

[@GinkgoJoe]

Great show as always, Marc! I used to think a gmt watch was the greatest idea ever! Then I got a couple and realized I could add or subtract a few hours in my head faster than I could read or set a GMT hand. I totally get it if you're a pilot crossing time zones left and right and need a stable Zulu time indicator, but for the rest of us I'm no longer convinced. An independent hour hand like the Omega 8900 movements is all I think any normal traveller needs. (I know Omega is hardly normal, but the function of moving the hour hand ahead and back in synch with the date and without hacking is ideal.)

[@dannysimenauer5745]

I love the world timer dials that allow me to see time zones around the world. While traveling in Europe recently, it was so easy to adjust my watch when I crossed time zones throughout the week.

[@csarcpab]

Seiko did a better Sprite than Rolex 😮😮😮 that deep green dial is on another level!!!

[@sinesaii]

I have a root beer dial on my SPB240 diver. I would love to get something else like that. I have on old beat-up SARY056 with a root bear dial that has a two-tone with a brown-looking gold. Is there any new equivalent? I would love a Dres watch like that (brown-gold) with a rooter dial and gold dial furniture.

[@KrystianWlr]

How many of these 4r34s come back due to issues or just for regular maintenance? Has Seiko actually improved QA on these? I know you have to be realistic in this price range, but with these price increases across the board, it would be nice to get better regulation out of the box.

[@cedenoanthony45]

You guys need to restock the SSK033 it’s already outta stock!!! I need one now lol

[@TCL_Dasler]

The white one is stunning

[@hqt946]

the strap on that specialist version is cool

[@vktravellog1242]

That white dial with the blue gmt hand and bezel is smoking hot. I predict it will be a hot seller🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@islandwatch]

thanks!

[@TheThiefery]

@@islandwatch Reminds me of the Batman islander watch you have with the white dial... years later, I'm still getting compliments on it :)

[@rontierney559]

Lol, the SSK033 looks like the 'happy accident' Islander ISL86 batman (which I own). Is Seiko homaging a homage?

[@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo]

I own the SSK003K1. Very nice watch except for the friction bezel. Cheaper Chinese watches have bidirectional ratchet bezels. But you can at least use the dial for tracking a second time zone.

[@paperback10]

Thanks. Maybe it's me, but I don't get why one would produce a watch dial in a "color" which cant be distinguished from black in normal light.

[@islandwatch]

Maybe its just my lighting.

[@dannysimenauer5745]

No, it is a Seiko design flaw- IMO.

[@ElderPinto254]

very nice like them a lot !! 46 on the lug very nice !

[@islandwatch]

Thank you very much!

[@David-nx2vm]

The 033 with white hands on a silver dial is a curious choice by Seiko. More contrast would have been nice. The root beer version is my favorite.

[@islandwatch]

thanks! Agree, gun metal hands woulda been better.

[@haroldwiser2641]

Love the third one!

[@islandwatch]

thank you!

[@Jaycelestra]

These are good looking watches but I don’t know why i don’t buy them (yet?)! 😮😅

[@islandwatch]

Soon!

[@Jaycelestra]

@@islandwatch hopefully 🤞

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Ship on the Internet and you will find the GMTs discounted.

[@garydworshak5329]

I’ll stick with my Islander ISL-86👍

[@xavier0828]

awesome video, could you show us a quick wrist roll of the white dial please?

[@jasonbrocious3805]

Mark, are the clasps on these riveted, or are they replaceable?

[@islandwatch]

Same as on current SSK; replaceable.

[@daddydog9275]

The orange one is still the best

[@steveverdoo1859]

Does the orange look more like Tennessee orange or Texas orange?

[@JoeSmith-pm8is]

Love the green

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@johnrb9397]

Beautiful 🤩

[@islandwatch]

thank you!

[@rm9sbg93zxjzg]

finally a white fen dial!

[@SaSpursFan]

Nice! I do wish the bezels were aluminum or coated aluminum (bc seiko won’t give you ceramic at this price)

[@islandwatch]

I don't like how they change colors.

[@JamesJones-zf5gn]

are these colorways available worldwide? that white batman is 🔥🔥🔥

[@cloudzrest]

Hoping Seiko will make a traveler GMT version of these

[@rl7487]

They do. In the grand seiko

[@niksoncutts]

Is the Green one for sale already? I think I saw someone on Reddit wearing one already and was like wtf, they're OUT????

[@JeeGee114]

I still have an embargo on buying anything with hardlex.

[@Intelligence3]

Boy howdy that is beautiful set. I wish Seiko didn’t use such a costumey gold tho, it always looks cheap and gaudy to me in person.

[@LS1007]

They’re nice looking but I’ll stick with my JFK Dark and Stormy. 👍🏻

[@islandwatch]

Can't argue

[@cedenoanthony45]

Marc!!! Please bring back that salmon dial Islander!!!

[@donnyboon2896]

Yes

[@Yoshikaable]

Do you supply a sapphire crystal replacement? It can be flat

[@islandwatch]

We sell one.

[@Yoshikaable]

@@islandwatch ayee Island watch with the upgrades. Thanks for giving us watch nerds this stuff! 😁

[@JS-ev4xc]

The ssk 036 root beer is so cool, it will be better if it comes with 2tone jubilee bracelet instead.

[@skyfilms7346]

friction dial or click?

[@mutawi3i]

Seiko is killing it !

[@islandwatch]

agreed

[@130bowman]

If it was sapphire and 300m I’d be excited. Otherwise I like the islanders better

[@decotYT]

Is the GMT text on the specialist variant red or an orange that matches the GMT hand? Please don't be the former...

[@islandwatch]

matches

[@pibblesnbits]

Mark, Im still in a timezone that is 8/31. Does that mean you breached the embargo?

[@Grefareal]

Stop living in the past man 😂

[@islandwatch]

LOLOL

[@boozedancingtv]

Oh sure. I finally pull the trigger on a Seiko 5 GMT (the Pepsi) and then these come out. That white dial model is soooo pretty! CURSE YOU, SEIKO! 😫

[@dannysimenauer5745]

For $475 retail, and less expensive on eBay, you can own the entire line for less than a new Rolex GMT!

[@boozedancingtv]

@@dannysimenauer5745 You’re not wrong!

[@maddingo]

Seiko is dead to me until they put a screw down crown and ISO certified 200M SKX~ish 4R36 watch out there.

[@centurio34]

I guess a video with Chronometer Check is in store?

[@islandwatch]

nope

[@jerrynovak964]

OPEN THE CLASP & SHOW US !!! It’s important to us !! Stamped ?? Scissors ??

[@nedflanders3769]

The green is cool looking but there’s this company called Islander that gives you way more value for the money than Seiko.

[@jmy6050]

The problem is that there are now MORE choices but not unlimited cash! 😂

[@islandwatch]

truth

[@watchNtechAddict]

Everyone moans about the price…the question should be is the price worth it for you….I bought the silver one on offer and I’m happy 👌🏻

[@leaderleader658]

The 4r movements are phenomenal on those seikos. But the seiko 5 logo screams “cheap” to me.

[@DavidV4444]

No Seiko’s for me (I have two, a Recraft and a PADI Turtle) until the stamped clasp is replaced with something acceptable (like anything). Otherwise I love their products.

[@vktravellog1242]

Love that squale with the white band

[@islandwatch]

Thanks, me too.

[@Thankyou_3]

These Seiko watches makes Orient watches a bargain.

[@islandwatch]

I can see that.

[@Tesserae]

I was about to suggest in the comments to go outside and take a photo so we could observe the true colours.

[@islandwatch]

:)

[@Cougar139tweak]

Rather have an Islander JFK....

[@richardherrera7445]

These all look great, I'm sure the dials really pop in person. The "5" logo and the price point are what would keep me from getting one though.

[@TheTimeCat]

Nice

[@islandwatch]

thanks!

[@jonathanvillanueva8547]

I’m torn apart from black green 🖤💚 and black blue 🖤💙 Really don’t know what to choose between these two 😅 Last week I just bought the seiko 5 sports their limited edition heritage inspo..

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Don’t agonize, by both!

[@kevinh5349]

I squinted real, real hard and imagined it was green.

[@unknownriderinbound]

Hardlex crystals were acceptable when SKX's were well under a hundred bucks, but even accounting for inflation and "supply chain issues" there's no excuse for using sapphire crystals and bezels when Seiko has the economy of scale on their side.

[@blairdalgleish8247]

I won’t buy hardlex, have had bad experiences with it.

[@gregmcdaniel132]

Seiko is keeping us guessing on dial color ... just when you thought it was black! No, it's not.

[@islandwatch]

LOL. Nope!

[@alliejr]

Wow. The colors in the Instagram post are so different from the video.

[@islandwatch]

yes, I can agree

[@YoungMacy]

does anyone like a non clicky bezel?

[@islandwatch]

can't misalign it!

[@YoungMacy]

@@islandwatch touche, just bought a grail watch of mine..snj025 wife went half with me and am very happy!!….but man the dial alignment on it just pisses me off 😔 no issues on my north port though 👏👏👏

[@jdwxflyer]

It’s grown on me. Smooth and creamy. Quite nice actually.

[@SampleTracks2224]

Weird thing to have an "embargo" about. It's three colours, none of which haven't been done before on dozens of other Seiko 5s, and will not result in a significant boost to sales. So yeah, weird.

[@thomaswinston5142]

Who gives a toss what time it is elsewhere.

[@RadicallyGreen]

Entry-level Seiko is robbery. Get a San Martin or a Seestern.

[@stephenmundane]

No thanks.

[@RadicallyGreen]

@stephenmundane Enjoy your pressed clasp , scratched up glass and movement that can be had for way less.

[@atsci]

I don't know why Seiko don't go with some attractive dial colour and hand design....it is monotonous....forget about sapphire.....it is like diamond for Seiko....

[@fishlanding2]

eh - these are tubby, pricey and glad I bought my wife an SK before this.... I think I like the San Martin's for the $$$ and the features.... but you never know do ya ?

[@AllTheHandlesTaken]

I like these a lot, but this is the internet, so I have to let my distaste for anything and everything be known. Shameful release from Seiko. I'll take two.

[@kevinh5349]

They need to stop putting see-through case backs on low-end watches. There's nothing worth seeing so why not skip it and lower the price of the watch.

[@Ninjamlm]

Caller gmt yawn

[@AckoMunze]

A hard pass on these...