I wish Seiko would stop using the Prospex logo on everything, actually.
@Awkwardfruitfly9 ай бұрын
Hard not to see the Twitter sign in it now
@e28forever309 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with it, it’s actually a clever design, and it separates their tool watches from the others.
@Strideo19 ай бұрын
@@e28forever30 Many models just look better without it. Especially the Alpinist models where it really looks out of place.
@seanhensman85689 ай бұрын
Gimmicky and meh
@ernestoechevers47419 ай бұрын
I wouldn't buy any seiko over 400dls with that horrible x on the dial it just makes the watch look cheap They can put that logo on the back case. I can live with it there but not on the dial As a matter of fact, I stopped wearing my turtle and MM200 because of that darn X
@nerdbot379 ай бұрын
Put me in the ‘love it, but not the price’ camp.
@fark699 ай бұрын
Seems like every watch I want is like that these days...
@Justin.Franks9 ай бұрын
For that price I think it should have included the 6R64 (the true GMT version of the 6R54).
@17arando9 ай бұрын
I'd buy it if it did. Without that functionality it's pretty overpriced.
@Drakewyrm9 ай бұрын
Being overpriced is the new Seiko way...
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR9 ай бұрын
That’s a great shout! However 2k :/
@markkuzminski39229 ай бұрын
I agree, but it's already too expensive. As Russell points out, this would jack the price up further. It looks great but... I will keep holding out for a Miyota 9075 powered microbrand to screatch true GMT itch! Haven't quute found the right combination of price and availability with a date complication.
@markkuzminski39229 ай бұрын
Hmmm... The Traska Venturer is back in stock in a couple of days' time.... 🤔🤔🤔🤔
@hibernopithecus75009 ай бұрын
Yep, everyone loves a mug. Especially Seiko!
@philbooth55709 ай бұрын
Looks amazing, love the size and details. But I've had terrible experiences with 6R movements, which cannot be judged out of the box. Still this would be tempting if not for the price. Great video, love the channel.
@qvinto3659 ай бұрын
On the spot. Seiko keeps raising the prices for 6R watches without making any QC improvements.
@spx14169 ай бұрын
nice looking watch but £1,500???. way better things out there for that price or a lot less. don't think there will be a big rush to get one. great review as ever
@ba27249 ай бұрын
I don't post on this channel so much, but I have to say...that watch is GORGEOUS!!!! Oh my, I'm moved by this beauty! It's now on my To Buy list. Thanks for the review, Russ!
@shannonspence41839 ай бұрын
I tried this on yesterday, I gotta say, Seiko nailed it with this one!
@Audittr21089 ай бұрын
It is one of the nicest Seikos around, however, I would never pay £1500 for a Seiko.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR9 ай бұрын
Me to
@vodizzzle9 ай бұрын
Was guessing around 300$ just almost spilled my milk reading in the comments it’s 1500😂
@shaer69 ай бұрын
Love to buy it but not for that price.. almost fell off my chair
@vladimirbustamante36929 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed watching your enthusiasm for this particular model. One could even tell how much you loved reviewing it. Too bad they came up with that unreasonable price tag though.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR9 ай бұрын
I know!!!! Gutted!!
@plektosgaming9 ай бұрын
I've been waiting decades to buy this again. BUT.. the price is twice what it needs to be.
@mikeellis43459 ай бұрын
I love reissues from the .. old days ( when I was a kid) That’s a beautiful watch! I want it despite my huge sausage fingers!!
@lefroy19 ай бұрын
Seiko are pricing themselves right out of their traditional market.
@clifforddean2329 ай бұрын
A good $1000 watch and under is exactly where they should be, in my opinion. Grand Seiko should not be compromised by their basic models even if it carries an X.
@Krauser12269 ай бұрын
Agreed. Loved everything about this until he got to the price. I love Seiko but there are a lot of other watches I'd be picking up for 1500 before this.
@tariqkhonji65569 ай бұрын
Their watches are too good for those old price ranges… it should be considered an entry level luxury brand in my opinion
@artsykilla9 ай бұрын
China time baby
@melissasmess27739 ай бұрын
I skipped right over them and bought an Omega! 😂
@mmrahman829 ай бұрын
I have to admit, I really do like this watch. The retro design with the brushed articulated bracelet and that grey dial, Seiko really have hit it out of the park with this one.
@meanmistermustard24859 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your 100k milestone! Cheers!
@spencemiller93019 ай бұрын
What a beauty! Gives me a Doxa vibe. But you are right - price is the issue (for me). If I was a Seiko fanatic I would be all over this. And the limited edition makes the price a little less dear ... Sigh ... I will have to stare at it a bit longer. 😊. Thanks for the quick show on this one. You got this out during the pre-order phase.
@jboomhauer9 ай бұрын
At £500 maybe, but £1500?? I'd rather get Oris, Longines, Christopher Ward, B&M, FC, you have so many options!
@Jtjustintimberlake9 ай бұрын
pretty sweet. I would love to see another dial color
@garethsigrist87149 ай бұрын
Another mega show MWC! This is a really well done reissue from Seiko but I think that price is a bit too high for anyone but the most die hard Seiko enthusiasts to consider. I think the Alpinist GMT still sits atop the pile of Seiko releases in 2023 but this is a very nice reissue for sure!
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR9 ай бұрын
Gareth! I hear ya! Thank you so much for your input!
@darrenfry46959 ай бұрын
You so deserve your accolades russ , you give us excellent content with laughts galore. Cheers russ..100 k ( so cool).
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR9 ай бұрын
Thank you Darren !!!
@clifforddean2329 ай бұрын
I was sooo close, I was guessing $1,700.00 with the exchange rate I was close. That bracelet and the face dial, just perfect.
@mamayl85929 ай бұрын
That's a nice watch. The color and sunburst effect on the watch are next level awesome. The price? Meh. I won't get it. But I fully support any Seiko fan who does. I don't think they'll regret it.
@gary26329 ай бұрын
“How bloody much !” 😮
@mb94729 ай бұрын
This watch was one of my grail watches. I managed to find a NoS example back in 21. The bracelet was a little tight on my wrist so I swapped the original folding clasp for a generic one off ebay which was about 5mm longer. I must say the watch also looks great on a black Geckota Handmade Premium Italian Leather strap. Because of the design of the watch there is no unsightly gap between the strap and the case. The Geckota rally straps are fantastic straps as well.
@gautam99 ай бұрын
You got me when you pointed out that there was no prospex logo!
@Dadication39 ай бұрын
Congrats on the 100k! MWC friction bezel face! Gimme one as well. Lume pips look like the 3 o’clock pip on my SJE, so cool. Wow, the wife likes it!!! Proper Seikonerd here.
@Zotrax19469 ай бұрын
Yeh, I like it. And I want one. Very “Seikoik” look, which is brilliant.
@adamk84519 ай бұрын
Absolute Bobby Belter. Looks the bee’s knees. They do reissues VERY well.
@endlessrage40629 ай бұрын
£1500 for a -15/+25 a day movement… they are trippin’ balls
@jaysterling269 ай бұрын
I think Seiko know that most yobokies swap their watches (at least ) daily so accuracy can ....
@inrtime9 ай бұрын
Great review and lovely looking watch👍. As you have already said the price maybe be an issue for many me included. It does make me wonder that if Seiko does reissue the Pogue, what price point will they place that at? This or a more reasonable price range like the SRPK17K1? I fear the former 🙄.
@essa63159 ай бұрын
It's a nice watch but £1500 really gets it up there in terms of competition.
@nigelh46179 ай бұрын
1/3 of the price and it would be bordering on catnip status.
@robh.24009 ай бұрын
I can't say I'm a big fan of the looks of this one. Just personal preference. Seems like a nicely made watch though.
@bogrot699 ай бұрын
I'm with you on this one brother! Seiko knocked this one out of the park. Should be a true GMT though at that price.
@jamessheffield90919 ай бұрын
If this is £1500, how much is the Pogue reissue going to be?!
@bassplayer2011ify9 ай бұрын
It all depends on the movement. If they go with a mecha quartz probably around that 1000 dollar mark give or take a few hundred. If the they go with an auto your looking at 2000 plus. This is assuming it's not a limited edition.
@rayharrison64009 ай бұрын
I think a Pogue will be about £800.
@lonewolfemcquade81339 ай бұрын
@@bassplayer2011ifyThe Pogue should be an automatic movement like the original. If not they can keep it. Most that want a Pogue reissue want a faithful recreation. Not a half ass one. The Pogue is such an important piece of Seiko history. So it should get the treatment it deserves
@jaysterling269 ай бұрын
Is that actually going to happen, or is the idea an obvious cash grab, 'cough' , reissue, that 'just' has to be realised?
@jamessheffield90919 ай бұрын
@@jaysterling26 I don't know with any certainty but it's quite likely.
@DJC19699 ай бұрын
Congrats on 100k subs!
@MyRetroWatches9 ай бұрын
It’s mad that they have priced it so high . Dealers will be getting it at less than half of the retail trust me. 19mm was very popular with Seiko back in the 70s, even the original Willard 6105-8110 was 19mm. I’m pleased they kept it because to make it 20 you would have to increase the whole case size. Seiko did make another watch like this without the GMT but I forget the reference. I walked away from one recently at a watch fair for £80 and now regret it badly!! Since the sport 5 video I have one now from First Class watches which I’m really pleased with.
@stephenday-dh6zd9 ай бұрын
You are correct, this is a thing of beauty, and it's dressy too
@sfstoltenberg9 ай бұрын
Now we need the wife's reaction to the price!!
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR9 ай бұрын
Too scared to tell her!
@nottherealaaron9 ай бұрын
The price is absurd when you can get a lightly used Grand Seiko SBGN003 that pays its own respect to the Navigator Timer for not much more.
@jasonbrocious38059 ай бұрын
I wish they would’ve followed what they did with the SSK and put 24 markers on the inside as well. But they were probably sticking to the original design.
@joewhite68759 ай бұрын
Broham! 100k! Congrats!!!
@TCL_Dasler9 ай бұрын
I don't think it's a terrible price. It's too much. But it's not like some of em that are 2.5k plus
@67NewEngland9 ай бұрын
- Love that they used a solid case back but would have expected it to be a bit thinner. Looks well made though
@markmahood30939 ай бұрын
Was on board credit card at the ready until the price! 😮
@seattlerob83889 ай бұрын
Not limited enough for that pricepoint.
@timemeasured91375 ай бұрын
Pure class. Stunning. Price is a bit steep, but I'm sure this will sell very well.
@jorgeolguingarcia9 ай бұрын
MWC, great watch and review. I just think you missed the section house of pagani, because the caseback is completely a throe back to the quintessential ones from back in the 60's and early 70's. Shame that it's so high priced.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR9 ай бұрын
Definitely, truthful!? I’ve got a cold and couldn’t manage to film it!;)
@loganholmberg22959 ай бұрын
I don't mid the prospex logo but seiko needs to learn that only ones gets to get the big font. If your going to put seiko in big letters on the dial everything prospex needs to be shrunken down to relatively the same size font as the WR rating.
@todoroki9 ай бұрын
Everyone complaining about the price. 1499 GBP is the new 899 GBP. Deal with it!
@spa2damax9 ай бұрын
Bracelet is SO nice. Its like an elevated casio bracelet with good materials and finishing.
@rodiow3699 ай бұрын
Hilarious price Seiko well done !, and to think some mugs will actually go for it!
@christianrivero4469 ай бұрын
The boxed sapphire pumped the price. But you know it’s a turtle case and i will going to absolutely love it so why not.
@welterusten52229 ай бұрын
Congrats on 100k Russ!
@matthewgates41309 ай бұрын
$1500 for a Taiwan (if ur lucky)movement... You could have a Squale 39(Swiss) for $1200!
@ilmarcorizzo9 ай бұрын
100.000! Well done man!!
@Beechhill9 ай бұрын
100.000! So very deserved, mate! WOOHOO!
@CraigLondon9 ай бұрын
I like Seiko watches because they're pretty affordable, but I don't think I could drop 1500 on one
@reesebroekhoven39629 ай бұрын
Crys about 19mm strap width but cam EASILY fit 20mm staps on it with ease. Only problem with 19mm is when comes to bracelets
@bigbodykarate64039 ай бұрын
Seiko prices are out of control , we need to boycott them asap lol .
@larryfromwisconsin99709 ай бұрын
My 1969 Omega Seamaster 120 has a 19mm strap. I became rather adept at trimming 20mm straps to fit with a razor blade. 20mm NATO straps would often be fine without modification.
@Ian-dd5dm9 ай бұрын
Afternoon Russell, I am so amazed you are reviewing this watch. I have been looking at a Black Bay Pro or something very similar, all stainless inc bezel. So I've been looking at alternives Googling away and this came up and I just loved it. It has everything that historical nod, great strap, dims are good and the case shape and dial colour are fabulous. So I am pleased you’ve handled it and positively reviewed it. That friction only bezel I wouldn't have known that, do you think it will move about with general wear? I think youve just cost me 1500 quid.
@robcameron93519 ай бұрын
This is a great release. Well-done, Seiko!
@Memmaao9 ай бұрын
This one is a fantastic watch! I have a King Samurai Shu-Iro, and the only thing that I don't like about it is the Prospex "X" on the dial. This dial is just perfect. Unfortunately I think I won't get a green light from my wife. I bought a lots of watches in this year from the moonwatch to the Casio A-53W 😂😅🙈
@bigmacdaddy12349 ай бұрын
You need permission from your wife to buy something? That is rather concerning.
@Memmaao9 ай бұрын
@@bigmacdaddy1234 yes! That's the secret of a long happy relationship! ❤️ I have more than 30 watches and she gave me the permission to buy them, and obviously after the first few one, the rest of them wasn't necessary needed. 🤷🙈
@gg.komorebi9 ай бұрын
Congratulations for 100000 subscribers ⭐️ Thanks for the great and funny review!!!
@simlit19 ай бұрын
Thats looks great. I bought a black prospex this year and I wear it most days. Seikos are so good at the moment. Great vid mate
@angryagain689 ай бұрын
"1,500"! Ya. That's a truckload of cheddar!
@jamiemorris51779 ай бұрын
Will still be available in 2 years time at that price
@jayeyesacks16049 ай бұрын
As I've posted before elsewhere, in references familiar to every Seikopath, S(eiko's)P(ricing)B(lows) and S(eiko)B(oys)D(on't)C(are).
@aznddog9 ай бұрын
Congrats on finally hitting 100k subscribers. About time.
@waynesellers40789 ай бұрын
It's too expensive, the lug width should be 20mm (it was on the original) and they re issued the wrong navigator. They should have done the one with the internal Pepsi Bezel.
@scottmorrison1477 ай бұрын
I've got the 1972 Seiko NaviTimer GMT. Awesome!
@Leby699 ай бұрын
Might have to review the marinemaster 200 gmt Russ
@spicydragon38819 ай бұрын
I also love it, but before you even revealed the price, as soon as you said 'limited and 6R', I said, "well its going to be at least $1,200" Which at least for me I just cannot reconcile for this. I love it, but just not $1,500 worth of love. All Seikos end up on the secondary market after a bit so I think I will wait for that.
@nooski_Watches-ik9nr9 ай бұрын
Looks like the chapter ring is turned slightly to the right and even from your shots markers have plenty of imperfections or dust on them. Good old Seiko and their lack of QC. I like the design though.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR9 ай бұрын
You tried to dislike it the second you saw the video my friend. The only imperfections would be the surface of the crystal where I’m not a perfectionist enough to get rid of every dust particle. Listen this is over priced definitely but! You can say you like it!!!! ;)
@nooski_Watches-ik9nr9 ай бұрын
Actually I like this watch, but recently I don't like Seiko :-) Now I have only 6 in my collection. Video and your funny presentation is great as allways! 👍
@LeShark759 ай бұрын
Seiko nailing it again here. Currently loving my new Seiko spb239 62mas, awesome watch. Time to do some more overtime Lol.
@stevezodiac5759 ай бұрын
A beautiful watch indeed. But I wonder how much in today's money would the original have been?
@jonasthemovie9 ай бұрын
Wish Alpinist was a product line. Prospex should be divers.
@xgford949 ай бұрын
3:15 19mm and case back art that is pure 1968 a time traveller could pass this of easily 3:15
@Razor_Burn9 ай бұрын
Congrats on reaching 100K subs and producing such entertaining videos! 🎉🏆
@OrryYoung9 ай бұрын
this one caught my eye as well upon release - love that silver dial and cushion case!
@GRAFHC9 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this watch... but you're spot on, the price is too high. $1000ish and maybe, but not $1500.
@knighty34339 ай бұрын
£1500 for this or £350 for the Seiko 5 Sports anniversary edition. I would hope this is a LOT better !
@steveb40129 ай бұрын
James Bond- " How much is it?" Q- "One thousabd fuve hundred pounds." James Bond- "You must be joking?"
@Dabber4229 ай бұрын
Would be cool if Seiko re released the first watch they made.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR9 ай бұрын
They have my friend !;)
@Dabber4229 ай бұрын
Thanks I had no clue @@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
@freedomfirst54209 ай бұрын
🎉Congratulations on 100K subs!🎉
@MrHighbury9 ай бұрын
Are they taking the mick ?
@MaroMarenio9 ай бұрын
Music to my ears 👍
@Dynamics_Watch_Reviews9 ай бұрын
Love your channel, thank you so much for your content, best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺
@kjellbergvall46059 ай бұрын
You have the best site for watches…keep up the good work🙏
@dalerichardson88429 ай бұрын
Got it in one, love the watch but not the price.
@NM-kz6tv9 ай бұрын
100k well done mad
@iansclone9 ай бұрын
MWC: the bezel is really smooth.. Me: hmmm. MWC .. like the volume knob of a 90s stereo. Me: Ah.
@marcgoulding52309 ай бұрын
Yep, love it. Great dial color. Price? Not so much.
@jino96859 ай бұрын
Congrats on 100k!!
@todddewell63149 ай бұрын
Like it, better than the Alpinist, but not the price!!
@jamesgibson32429 ай бұрын
Maybe you can make a tennis channel and do tennis tutorials. Love your watch vids and think your tennis vids will be great.
@luckypennynumber72079 ай бұрын
Congrats 👏🎉 💯 K subs!
@olliesound679 ай бұрын
Thank you! But I stay with my Sports 5 limited 55th.