Seiko SNK805 - 5 year wear&tear - long term review

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[@ogrendang7810]

In the year of 2000 , my grandad bought me a skx007 for my 10th birthday from japan. That was the first thing that i adored so much. Every time i went to bed i put it back in the box. I treated it like my grail watch. After owned couple of watches (Rolex, JLC, Nomos, Lange) i became a watch snob. I had a burning hatred towards entry level watches (because that always reminds me from where i came from, poor family). Little did i know, my grandpa also bought me another skx007 just in case the one that he gave me fails or lost. When i was opening his safe deposit box, the watch was sitting there waiting for me to pick it up. And the name on the guarantee card was my name. It really touched me. Now i treat both my skx with love and wear them with pride

[@WatchGeek]

+Alex Tomo oh wow that is a nice and warm story!!! Both of these SKXs should stay in your family as an heirloom, and what an heirloom!!! I hope you enjoy them for a lifetime

[@DFlemming]

Alex Tomo beautiful story. Enjoy 👍

[@voiceofexperience]

Well, I wasn't expecting THAT in the "Comments" Section. Not that it got to me a bit emotionally or anything...

[@luisfernandoparramartinez81]

Wow what a really beauty history ... Shasre some pictures of those please

[@mapmanlxii1715]

Very nice story!!! I have an old Hamilton my granddad received on his retirement nearly 60 years ago, I should get it rebuilt and wear it!

[@tedariesdaguro6517]

A rule I learned from an old friend about collecting: never give up the first item you bought.

[@miteshvaidya9248]

Super wise

[@santijajajaja]

it's really refreshing to finally see a reviewer that focuses on the important stuff, and doesn't just say the same as every other watch collector.

[@fdude555]

This video touched me. I have the same watch in blue, at least 14 years old gifted by my mom n dad when i was a kid. Im not a watch enthusiast and opted to wear fashion watches that was gifted to me by loved ones. I became an audiophile instead as a hobby. Being an audio enthusiast taught me to appreciate high quality fancy metal work from my speakers and electronics. One day, I was digging around my closet and found this old gem and they are still working, looking amazing and i appreciate how the chassis and the whole thing looks! It certainly appears to be better built than my $200 fossil fashion watches lol. Some dings and scratches here and there but they tell a very personal story to me. 14 years late but this little watch is my gateway to this new hobby. Im getting an skx007 in the next few days bec of this and will be keeping my snk forever bec it reminds me of my old self.

[@lll9107]

"This video touched me" *hands you doll* Show me where the video touched you.

[@paddythepatman]

Thanks to you I’m gonna get one of these tomorrow. Wanted something for work that will take a beating but also something I liked and was proud to wear (without breaking the bank). Great no nonsense video. I’ve just subscribed. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[@WatchGeek]

+Paddy Devine thanks and congrats on a new watch 😊👍

[@rmaciel69]

This video describes why I love mine so much too. It’s been through everything and just keeps going. It was my first mechanical watch and it will stay in my collection forever.

[@strawman7428]

It's automatic

[@igor.c4455]

@@strawman7428 Yes, mechanical automatic watch. Where is the problem?

[@hugohugo37]

Same thing happened to me with my Orient Mako- I bought it because it was on sale at Amazon during Black Friday one year. Didn't expect much. It's turned out to be the watch I wear the most by far. I wear it cycling almost every day jiggling around. I wear it in the heat, in the rain....The funny thing is that you wear beater watches so your "nice" watches don't get damaged but the you wear it so much that you get attached to it and would hate it if it broke. They made such a big deal out of the Swatch Sistem 51 when it came out which is, in actuality, a plastic piece of junk. Meanwhile the Japanese have been churning out cheaper, tank-like automatic watches for decades. Orients, Seiko 5s...you can't go wrong with any of them.

[@WatchGeek]

+Christopher Hawkins I agree completely, it is what happened with me as well, so I ended up selling most my watches

[@itsallrobbish]

You are so spot on, this is the sort of thing I would have written. Japanese Watch brands are superb!

[@061Hitachi]

It's true even for the lowest of the low end Japanese watches. I always wore digital watches, one day I decided they look childish and I should learn and wear analog. I found Q & Q Falcon which had hours and minutes similar to Seiko in the video and fell in love with it, it costs like 4$ in japan but i got it for 22$ after shipping. Strap fell apart within 3 days but the watch is very nice looking especially with new bracelet, still no scratches on it after heave use after 2 years and is really water resistant. I am now looking for affordable mechanical watch to try out.

[@eazye619]

The Swatch Sistem51 is an impressive watch. Sistem51 is a more impressive movement than those japanese watches have. Seiko 5 is cheap and kinda crappy. Orient is good but nothing spectacular

[@WatchGeek]

You obviously haven't seen too many Sistem 51 watches 😃

[@chemoautotroph]

I have a Seiko 5 (7009) that my mom gave to me when I turned 18. I am 54 years old now and the watch is still going strong; I have put that watch thru hell and back and it has never ever failed me. I still wear it from time to time in my watch rotation and it is always a topic of conversation for sure. I am in the process of acquiring all the SNK color models. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@WatchGeek]

That is an awesome story!!! And one that testifies to the quality of Seiko 5. The 7002 movement is considered a better quality movement than the 7s26, even my watchmaker thinks so

[@Garrethm46]

how many times did you get it serviced?

[@Garrethm46]

you have it 36 years. has it ever needed a service?

[@tenzingyatso1589]

Ohhh waooooooo 😍 I wish I could steal it from you...😘 Seiko is magic.. even Rolex can't beat the Seiko for love it gets..

[@daletaylorjr.4786]

I have the black version and have been loving it for the past 2 years. My daughter needed a trustworthy watch for her mission trip to Bulgaria so I sent it with her. I'll keep it always.

[@WatchGeek]

+Dale Taylor Jr. That's nice to hear :) I hope it serves her as reliably as mine is serving me! Thanks for watching :)

[@vezeris]

I'm from Bulgaria! I met some missionaries on the road a few years ago. They were caring for children with special needs. If your kid is doing charity work, she is an amazing human being! :)

[@rameshcs7146]

I have the same watch.. feel like wearing it after watching the review.. love your channel 🙂🙂

[@WatchGeek]

+ramesh cs Haha I know the feeling, and thanks for the kind words 😊

[@geraldacevedo7598]

Wearing my black one right now. I just love the movement of this watch.

[@sehajpreetsingh4177]

Great video! I have had mine for almost 2 years now. So far I have really pampered the watch. Great to know that I can go swimming with it.

[@nandutzu]

The hands are just wonderful and beautiful. It makes the watch look soo much better and more professional. What a great taste in modding!

[@rrebs4526]

I bought the same watch for my son's 20th birthday, just the black model and 23 jewels. It Reminded me when my own dad passed his seiko 5 automatic stainless steel 21 jewels 6619-7050 model to me when I turned 20 myself. I still use that vintage watch to this day. Its still elegant and classy looking. Am looking forward to when i can pass it over to my other kids. Its becoming an heirloom, this Seiko 5 :D.

[@FILIP98R]

I've just bought this watch yesterday and now I've stumbled across your video ;)

[@WatchGeek]

+FILIP98R haha, you bought a great watch that will serve you well for years :)

[@FILIP98R]

Glad to know that.

[@TaiMaiShue]

Does it still work?

[@WatchGeek]

Yup, still ticking strong

[@stephenburke4223]

I did too. I got a cool Rally strap ,the business . Nice video love the story of that watch. One of a kind in its own way, excellent.

[@davidbarclay3651]

I've watched this video 3 times. A beautiful tribute to a hard working time piece. I'm ordering one with a leather strap and a black NATO. Bless you

[@WatchGeek]

Congrats and enjoy it!!

[@Luffy19922]

Finally a video when they appreciate a good seiko creations whit a good budget, to buy, have this wacht for 4 years now am a truck driver and has gone trough winter,summer, mud and it stills runs like a champ

[@wpherigo1]

Great video! Really well done reflection on the ownership experience and how your tastes change. Well done mods.

[@pte_n0vember]

I've always wanted a Seiko 5 because my dad had one and I just fell head over heels with this one. It's so pretty to me with the brushed steel and aviator style dial, and of course it runs great. It's also wonderful that it's quite small for a men's watch because I'm a woman with tiny wrists.

[@aumshanti2514]

Amazing review of an excellent watch. You can't go wrong with a Seiko. My father wore a Seiko 5in the 70's, I have loved them since. I've got the sand version of this and I just love it. It's also the smallest and lightest Seiko I have, the rest are 42mm+. Can't wait to wear it tomorrow! 🌈🙏💖

[@1969Nutshell]

Great video! I definitely can relate to all the pro’s and cons you mentioned in the video! And I agree, I certainly is a great little piece! Kudos!

[@josephj7387]

Wow Sir! You honesty levels are off the charts! Keep up the awesome content! Cheers from Bengaluru India!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@danielhristov6175]

Thumbs up for all people that bond with a watch (despite price) and give it so much love. I also love Seiko 5, my grand grandpa gave one to my grand grandma as a gift 50 years ago (she was berried wearing it without opening it for maintenance... ever)

[@stephenhenion8304]

Got my SNK809 6 months ago. Thanks for your real world analysis. Spot On!!! I shopped all the KZbin reviews before I ordered mine. Glad I did. And this little watch is my best friend. It's a Dogged little Machine. Really cool style, really fun Seiko is "The Watch " to have on the wrist

[@PavanKumar-ot4eh]

I have a seiko 5 7009-3041 that has served me 56years old and it still works to this day!

[@didididuh]

Great review. Mine just arrived today, and I love it.

[@giovannibrondani1992]

The best review or the Watch ever!! Thank You!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for the kind words 😊

[@manoflego123]

I have had my SNK805 for only a few months now but it is my absolute favorite watch. It was my first mechanical let alone automatic watch. I recently got a green Harris Tweed strap from Vario and the two go together beautifully (I always wear Tweed blazers whenever I can). It just feels very nice, and I bought it at my local, family owned watch shop and Seiko dealership, so it means a lot to me.

[@IlDiavolo2515]

I love my little 805 as well and keep it in constant rotation.

[@beachbumpower7018]

Just bought this last night. I don't know what it is about this watch, but I love it, and I don't even have it yet. Great vid!!!

[@rafaelobo1]

I finally pulled the trigger on the snk809 due to the new model. So I looked at this review. Thanks again

[@ats7485]

Thank you for giving me a renewed appreciation for this watch. You have reminded me of the old saying "What goes around, comes around." I love this watch again. Very thorough, thoughtful review! Liked and subscribed.

[@WatchGeek]

+ats7485 haha, thanks 👍

[@yutthasakkomjornkijborworn6185]

I keep my Tudor Black Bay in the box and just bought this. Love this watch! Very light and simple.

[@notDonaldFagen]

I've had two if these (lost my first at a concert) and I also had no problem swimming with it. It's not a diver, but if you're snorkeling, in a pool, at the beach etc, it is perfectly fine like he said. Fresh or salty ocean water, I had done both.

[@michelbesedin7081]

Thx bro. Even haven't known a thing about mechanic watches i just felt in love when saw them just browsing some shop. Point about real color is really important to me, because olive is my favorite and i'm really picky about different shades of green.

[@pikijuiyii777]

So simple, so beautiful... and thats what i love about Seiko's

[@mariog7213]

I just got mine in the mail yesterday. I love this watch

[@SirLoinOfsteak85]

The SNK809k is my first mechanical watch. I still love it...

[@savaria5063]

Best carefree watch I have, this is one where you don't have to think about a watch being on your wrist. Small, lightweight, durable easily readable but also has a certain zing to it, so it's not an ugly thing. When I need a watch for activities where I don't want to think about a watch (work, sport, swim, etc.), this is my go to one. And now hearing your story, makes me feel even better about it. Greetings.

[@deltormedici]

I completely agree with what you said about the AR coatings. It makes absolutely no sense to coat such a durable material with a soft, easily scratch-able coating. Great video!

[@WatchGeek]

+Noctua thanks and I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks that about outer AR! And thanks for watching :)

[@Lightspit]

or ... you can buy a sapphire glass already AR coated. 20-55USD. However for a Seiko SNK is kind of an overkill. It is more a matter of taste.

[@acecarolino101]

Quite a late reply but you use AR coating not for durability, but for, um, anti-reflection. That's why we have one-side coated crystals, usually the inner side

[@sinjon]

You coat them to cut down on reflectivity, not to make them any more durable

[@fransvanmeel7996]

Great review about your love for this one. I went through a same process (buying, selling....). I sold my SNK809 but i will have one soon again. Greetings from The Netherlands and keep up the good work!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks and congrats on making a full circle 😄

[@s34nng]

I'm using the same watch, only different in color (mine is black - SNK809). Not the most exact time piece (+/- 10 to 20 seconds a day), but always a pleasure to wear and use. Great to see another person that loves this watch. Kudos to your review!

[@ZippoVarga]

My SNK805 has been an absolute Rock Star for just over 10 years. It's never been serviced, and has kept great time with minimal creep (which I would regularly adjust). It's been the only watch on my wrist except when dressing for an event that requires a little more. The watch has finally reached its life span. It still runs, but I can no longer adjust the creep out to make the watch a reliable time keeper. It gains literally 2-3 minutes per hour now. I just ordered its replacement, and I purchased the exact same model in the same black configuration. This watch literally only cost me $5. US a year to own. I'm like you. The watch is SO good, simple and reliable, that it's worth replacing with the same model. I like the upgrades you've done to yours! Cheers! Zip~

[@mournblank]

This, is a very complete review. This is what I need.. Seiko five, after five years. Nicee

[@DFlemming]

Superb informative video. I've ordered one and waiting for its arrival, I was worried about water resistant restrictions but I'm glad you've said it stands up to swimming. Once again, great video and thank you very much. 👍

[@WatchGeek]

+Douglas Fanning congrats on a new watch 😃

[@stusims6567]

I have a simple Seiko 5 that I have worn 24/7 since 1995, and although I now own over 25 watches, my favorite go to watch is my trusty old Seiko 5. Forget the money involved, it’s one of the vest beater watches around. I have never babies it or even had it serviced and it just keeps on running!

[@callumgardiner8469]

Had this watch for 3 years , including 1 year on a combat deployment to east Africa, still ticking away , awesome watch

[@TheSkinix126]

I was wondering if using a rifle could damage the watch you wear? (Because of the shockwaves through the arm)

[@keithlavallie6968]

I love Seiko. I own many watch’s including a Tudor black bay and a Tag Heur. But my Seiko collection is by far my favorite. I have Seiko 5’s including the blue version of this one. It has been put through the ringer. I’ve unintentionally beat the living hell outta this watch and it just keeps running! It’s + 4 seconds per day and keeps extremely accurate time. For less than $100 this is an extremely reliable watch for the money. If someone wants to get into mechanical watch’s this is an excellent introduction to the hobby. Seiko makes a great watch and if taken care of could last a lifetime

[@andrewdarnley4608]

I have this watch, my only watch and wear it everyday. I wear it in the workshop and garden day in day out. They really take the punishment of life. I love it !

[@jacc88888]

Thanks for the review. Bought this watch (with a metal bracelet) a month ago and love it. Perfect size for my wrist, amazing value, very easy to read and so far very precise timekeeping even across different positions - meaning I haven’t reset the time in a month and it is is still only out by +8s ! Perhaps this precision is just luck but it’s certainly given me a very good impression of the the 7s26 movement.

[@WatchGeek]

Oh wow that is amazing accuracy, you really got lucky!! Congrats on a new watch 👍

[@justinholcomb7249]

Just got mine today and I’m loving it so far

[@AaronIsaak47]

I agree with just about everything you said. This Seiko 5 is just so much value for the price. I have other watches but I always return full circle to this one too because it just gets so many things right. I love wearing mine on a Nato strap.

[@Qwervy]

I just bought one of these watches online today (its coming in the mail) and I am so glad that I came to your review right after. I hope that I can describe my relationships like you described this watch lol.

[@Saidagive]

High praise from excellent source. Great video. Thanks

[@RobertNES816]

Love this watch. This was my first mechanical watch and it basically caused my interest in watches. I just left mine alone, the original strap that these come with is perfectly fine for my needs and its also proven to be durable to. Good little everyday watch.

[@WatchGeek]

+Robert NES816 yes they are AMAZING little watches :) How old is yours?

[@TheWtfnonamez]

I love your attitude mate.

[@68cristian]

very, very helpful...thanks so much for your thoughts...I am buying one now !!

[@WatchGeek]

+68cristian thanks for the kind words, and I hope you enjoy yours for years like I do with mine

[@Crybotenabled]

Awesome review and vid! I really like the long-term reviews. I'm thinking of getting one for my teenager as a first solid quality watch. I would get one for myself if it weren't for the low water resist.

[@juanrubiera9924]

Entry level Seikos are always the bang for the buck. Watches for a whole life

[@Myrslokstok]

Juan Rubiera Like the IKEA of watches!

[@WatchGeek]

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[@julianmartinez850]

I purchased today a seiko SNK805, I love this watch, i feel comfy with this is my favorite watch

[@watchcollectingstrategy]

I really enjoyed this video!!! Great job my friend, the hands look really cool.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks

[@w6rr10r]

To be honest, I was anticipating this review to be slightly disappointing since it was 21mins long. But oh boy was I wrong! I just really like your personality. You described extremely well the points you make and you are always trying to look at the positive even on negatives points. Congrats sir, you earned yourself a subscriber. P.S. I also always thought the shape was kinda weird but it grew on me as I was wearing it. I always thought it looked like a small hamburger.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for the kind words and now that you said it I see it too, the hamburger that is 😄😄 Good eye!!

[@mdunawaym]

I have the cream dial, and I wore it to work as a handyman for a couple of years before I realized that I was getting paint and plaster embedded into the crevices of a rally nice watch. I have since replaced it as my work watch, and have cleaned it up for everyday wear in my rotation.

[@amitchell2009]

Fantastic review. I’ll be buying this watch soon. I’ve had a Timex J Crew Army watch for almost 7 years and I love the size and style. This is the closest watch to what I’m looking for that is still something a step up from what I have. And it’s my first mechanical watch so I’m really looking forward to it

[@WatchGeek]

Congrats on the future purchase 😊

[@drfix2020]

Thanks for posting & info!, I just bought that watch but w/black face & metal band & am awaiting for it's arrival, I like the logical watch face design (ww2) w/60 minutes markers on the edge for more detail & hours on the inner scale.

[@3rdstone1]

I already had a couple of Seikos (one vintage Seiko 5 Actus from 1971, and the classic diver SKX007), and reading so much good stuff about these ones, I thought I might as well get one. I know the 7S26 movement from my SKX, and I really like this old military inspired design. I recently got my SNK809, and watching this video about the long term quality on these things of course made me happy. But I'm actually not surprised, since Seiko seems to have withhold their durability, quality and long lasting. Great review, and thanks for sharing!

[@davidbarclay3651]

I feel the same way about my Seiko 5 SNZG15J1. I'm a larger person so the 42mm of mine is nice. I like the idea of having a smaller automatic. Thanks for another great review. I love your channel.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for the kind words and support

[@barreltech8949]

I polished my snk809 and I love it

[@mariozee899]

'such as genuine'man i loved that words....thanks MR.watch geek...u make me appreciate to all my watch collection even all those are cheap one😂😂

[@vincewhite5087]

On one channel, they showed a comment from a soldier in us military that bought one just before enlisting. He related all the abuse it took, & water combat & parachuting etc. It went for 5 years & only broke a spring bar.

[@WatchGeek]

+Vince White that's a great story, thanks for sharing, if you get the link to that video please post it as I would love to see it 😊👍

[@leveltr2]

never trust a spring bar

[@conradsmith9332]

Lol I saw that

[@phantomspaceman]

The strap requires a solid break-in before it's comfortable but the OEM ones cost as much as the cheaper NATO bands. I soaked it in hot water, twisted it, and took a nail file to the coarse seams and seal points to smooth the material out. I haven't gotten a NATO yet because I love the transparent window on the back of the case.

[@Lanchoooo]

Tasteful well done video... fell in love with Seiko as a kid..... would see my stepdad wear it as a kid everyday and I’m sure he used it (glance) every day and this was in the 80’s... never a maintenance and never missing..., honestly I would love to build custom watches and I would source a high end Seiko movement ..... and midrange Swiss movement... probably with the same end result! Thanks for the comprehensive video with a great narrative...

[@WatchGeek]

I'm glad you liked the video. I too thought about making watches but never had the courage to invest into something like that

[@Tommyhearnsrighthand]

I've surfed and swam in mine plenty. Also in a Casio CA-53w calculator watch not just a dip, months of full swimming at the beach... I'm Aussie so beach alot. The WR on these is massively understated

[@irenesartika8222]

2020 and this watch is the only luxury in my life...

[@karvast5726]

At least it will be a trusty companion trought these challenging times,i hope things gets better for you

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

The best test is the long term run using the timepiece, like the Jaeger's policy of 1.000 hours running prior to sell. Great vid. Regards.

[@TheCaptain008]

Very cool video. I wore a Fossil from 2007 to 2010. Then grabbed a Victorinox Infantry that I wore for years daily. The Seiko SNK 809 was my first automatic. And one of my favorite daily watches of 2016. Since then my collection has grown but the Seiko 809 is a comfortable go to. I like your mods. I wanted to replace my crystal with a coated sapphire. But you make a great point about how the coating can be damaged and defeats the purpose. I want to polish my case too but remember how rough my Victorinox case looked after all the wear. And your hands are rad! I'd love to change mine out but that seems really fragile. Overall great review and video. You really captured this watch as a work horse and a versatile piece for people who are new. Cheers dude!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊, and yes, it's a great grab and go piece. It has definitely earned my respect! Also, before you decide to polish it, just remember polished surfaces show scratches like crazy, while this stock beadblasted finish handles them like a champ

[@Adam_Newman]

Great video as usual ! Thanks

[@WatchGeek]

Thank you for watching 😁

[@thomasm5714]

I bought one of these recently. Not only am I very pleased with the understated and practical design, but I am amazed at its accuracy. On average it gains just under 4 seconds per day, which for such a keenly-priced mechanical timepiece is amazing. I don't want to wear a quartz watch ever again.

[@manoelfelipe1807]

That's funny 'cause I just bought one and its average precision is the same. I read a guy on the comments above who said the same.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

+2s/d according to my clock app.

[@colinubeh1180]

I bought mine 10 years ago. With proper upkeep it is still accurate just as the day I bought it.

[@k4m1ageo41]

Totally agree with your view on Anti-Reflective coatings. I too would go for only a single AR coating on the inside of the saphire crystal and not on the outside surface. Never thought about it before you brought it up, thank you!

[@WatchGeek]

+k4M1a Geo glad to hear I am not the only one thinking that. I just did a review of an Omega 300 with double sided AR and the outer layer has a lot of little scratches which kind of shows what I mean. The video will be up this Wednesday if you want to check it out

[@finophile]

nice review. I would say a few things of it: 1) I also like the original strap, although its important to note the original is not a NATO (which you should look up) 2) totally agree about the legibility of it, and also as you mentioned the hands. I too replaced my hands and they are from a Citizen divers watch which really makes legibility higher 3) hacking and hand winding are just a bunch of critera which watchWankers come up with to talk as if they know something. In my life I've never needed hacking and to be honest I don't miss needing to hand wind it. 4) good tip about AR coatings on sapphire So glad to hear someone calling it a working watch not a Beater

[@ownermade]

awesome review as always.... because of your video and way of presentation i am really considering buying this watch .... it seem i will buy every watch you review 😭

[@WatchGeek]

Haha just buy what you can afford and you'll be fine 😊 Also buy used when possible as it makes it a smaller loss when you decide to sell it

[@dianatrubac2113]

Awesome video !!!! Love my 809 Seiko 5 ...my next thing is to install sapphire crystal with AR coating only inside !

[@WatchGeek]

I think you will love the result

[@a1onso427]

The strap was rough when I originally got it, but after a week of wear it gets MUCH softer and a lot more comfortable.

[@karvast5726]

It's nylon maybe it just needs to be worked in to break the rough edges

[@silvanigra]

The original hands look much better, in my opinion...

[@royroblox]

I actually really like the sword hour + longer baton minute hand because it differentiates the two, but as they say, different strokes for different folks : ) Awesome watch either way.

i disagree the red is better

[@mariog7213]

To be honest I didn’t even notice the difference until he said he had changed then

[@MM-qv5lf]

I agree.

[@incargeek]

I prefer the all-white second hand with the arrow tip. Dont Seiko offer that option from the factory?

[@alexthelegoguy4504]

Nice mod with the hands. As soon as you showed it I was like “hmmmmmm something’s off with this watch but I can’t put a finger on it though” I did the same thing but with the same hands just with a black hands and lume and changed the date wheel to black. I hated the white date wheel.

[@Jumpeex]

I ordered mine yesterday, can’t wait to receive my first automatic 😁

[@faysalpathan11]

Jumpeex how did u like it bro?

[@Samurai9901]

I also purchased my first automatic not too long ago which was an Orient Gen 2 with the roman numerals but the SNK is definitely on my list.

[@rahirizwankhan2281]

Which one

[@CptPandy-tj9ty]

I have a Seiko sne049 just a little cheap quartz watch I got for my 12th birthday and I'm now 20 and my Seiko has been through a lot with me and I'm very glad it's still ticking and going on strong

[@stevenrowell156]

Great review/observations. I too own a custom SNK 809 with black dial, larger polished SNKK case SKX Hands and Invicta second hand on a brown two rivet strap with black shoe polish rubbed in to give an old distressed look. Out of my large collection it too is my most worn favorite.

[@WatchGeek]

+Steven Rowell oh wow, I would like to see a picture of that, can you send it to me at: [e-mail]

[@ZaibatsuHeavyIndustries]

I'm getting the Seiko snk807 (blue) tomorrow as my first watch, really exited. I'm also getting a leather strap for it.

[@tenzingyatso1589]

You got a new wife...and I can assure you...You will never divorce this one...Seiko is for life...

[@deeman1643]

I own one. Its a great watch for the price. Worthy of a tribute!

[@jeffbankston8806]

everyone needs this 5 its a great field watch just had mine cleaned and regulated 60 bucks every 10 years great time piece

[@WatchGeek]

+Jeff Bankston oh wow that's expensive compared to where I live, here it's $9-11

[@jeffbankston8806]

wow that's cheap but he charges the same for my Seamaster and my constellation and my quartz watches 10 bucks clean and new battery but in the big city hard to find a good clock and watch maker

[@mickeylickey123]

After watching your review, I purchased one for myself. Cheers

[@WatchGeek]

Congrats

[@themadrazorback2019]

Great video. Very intelligent points.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊

[@davidhigginbotham5119]

Excellent, detailed review! I’m ordering mine today. I think the value is outstanding and your review helped me make my decision. I should say that this video confirmed what I already believed would ba great purchase. Thank you! Semper Fi.

[@WatchGeek]

Congrats!!! I just finished modding the dial as well, and will be putting that video online in the following weeks

[@davespanksalot8413]

Same thing happened to me ha ha. It's like the Toyota Corolla of watches: cheap, reliable, easy to fix/replace parts. At first I didn't care too much if I killed it, but now I'm a little more careful, but I've also learnt how to replace most parts myself, and I just love it!

[@ianbutler1983]

Excellent review. Thanks.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊

[@alicansunal3487]

I brushed the case of my SNK809, it looks far better. Replaced nylon with a Zuccolo strap. Did the same to my SNZG09 as well, replaced with a leather strap, brushed bezel with 600 grit sandpaper. And at last waiting to get my Visodate at the end of month.

[@WatchGeek]

+Alican Sunalı I thought about brushing it as it is a type of finish I adore, however I did not feel confident in my own skill to make it look good, so I left it all bead blasted, better than ruining it :) If I had the skill though, I might have gone forward with it!

[@bluedavid1011]

Thank you for the honest review.

[@wvmtns6400]

Great video. The Urban Gentry also has some amazing videos on the Seiko 5.

[@jpgonly7034]

I ended up with SNZG15J - awesome one vs SNK809 not much but the case size is just right for me and I do love the double layer face of SNZG! And the lume has a special triangle mark at 12 o'clock!

[@fteambjj]

I have both lol. Depend on the day if i want bigger watch or smaller one.

[@jpgonly7034]

@@fteambjj 2 years.. wow. You know what I've done - i have swapped movements to NH36 a year ago - now i have THE watch) Highly recommend it!

[@fteambjj]

@@jpgonly7034 what strap are you using for yours? Besides nato?

[@jpgonly7034]

@@fteambjj I have one - "Diloy Elite 22 MM" it is sort of distressed leather but not really. I like it, it is sooooft and very comfortable on a wrist.