I picked up my Seiko SNK809 on sale several years ago for a whopping $41 brand new! Even though my collection has grown significantly since then it is still worn regularly. 👍
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
amazing.
@jicalzad3 жыл бұрын
Wow, times have changed, I picked one up for $80 a few days ago
@DriveBetter3 жыл бұрын
SNK355 here. It loves straps and gets compliments. It, too will also get you into the hobby.
@LikeTheRain1003 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Mine really got me into Seiko 5's.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Sweet too!
@colinhayes33953 жыл бұрын
You just sold another one! Just ordered the green dial from you. I'm about 25 watches into my collection and don't yet have a Seiko, and have been eyeballing these for a while. Could have gotten it cheaper on Amazon, but I like supporting people like you directly. Always enjoy your videos!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@-few-fernando113 жыл бұрын
I love the crown at the 4 o'clcok and the flieger/field watch style
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Very cozy.
@-few-fernando113 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch indeed. As a "small" wrist, left hand watch user. I love the 4 o'clock crown. Its the one thing I wish they had kept on from the gen1 Orient Defender into the gen2
@nickm63863 жыл бұрын
SNK-809 started it all for me. I recently gave it to my mom because she was complaining about her batteries on her watches. Makes me smile to see it out and about instead of rotting in my watch box
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
That's nice to hear.
@barrettwbenton3 жыл бұрын
You said "gateway", and "rabbit hole"…I imagine myself looking out my backyard, and seeing a rabbit enthusiastically pointing down and saying "C'mon, it's great down here…you *know* you want to!"
@abrownff3 жыл бұрын
I’m actually wearing my SNK805 on a leather strap right now. Sits next to my Rolex and Islander ISL-49 in my watch box. It’s a diverse neighborhood in there 😂
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great place :)
@stevenbollinger97763 жыл бұрын
A SNK805 next to a Rolex is actually not so unusual. Or an SNK on the wrist while a Rolex stays in the case.
@maggott34kev3 жыл бұрын
809 is a little gem! Always enjoy wearing it 👌🏻🤗
@johnsrabe3 жыл бұрын
I was watching the SNKL portion and as my husband walked by he said how beautiful it looked, so I have now FINALLY made my first purchase from Marc! Thanks. And I get marriage points, too!
@simtye883 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can talk to my fianci about getting me a watch. She yells at me
@johnsrabe3 жыл бұрын
@@simtye88 There are a lot of lovely vintage ladies watches available for cheap. Omega, Seiko, etc. Buy one or two for her and see if she eases up?
@wj93183 жыл бұрын
Marc your video on regulating watches changed my relationship with my seiko automatic. It took a fall, and lost at least a minute per day. Now I have it within +30 seconds. Thank you 👍
@sonnusd3 жыл бұрын
I bought the green one around 11 yrs ago and I still love it .
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@Christian-ed5uc3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the SNK809. I was devastated when I found out they would be discontinued eventually. I would buy a Long Island version in a heartbeat! (Sapphire glass would be nice)
@DaveMGmovies3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I put my SNKL23 on a smart leather strap and it looks the business for just a few bucks. I can never understand brands getting rid of popular models. Why do they do that?
@joaquinsosa81203 жыл бұрын
I have the snkl23 and the snk809. I love them so much that i'm thinking of buying another pair to have as backup
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@Keeperofthekey133 жыл бұрын
G’day from Oz, I actually have two of these SNK’s in different configurations, both of which have been modded by me & checked by a grade 3 (master) watchmaker. They both have Sapphire crystals & NH (4R) 36a movements. The Sapphire on the field is 1mm thick instead of 1.2 mm. This was done so that the bezel would act as a “hood” & offer extra protection. It worked very well! I’ve brushed the case of my 10 year old 38mm / 19 mm lug width blue dialed 24 hour field watch & matched it with a Blue sailcloth leather lined strap with brushed buckle & tang from Barton. The other is a new unworn SNKL 035 that has Blue AR on the underside of the Sapphire & a blood Red Ostrich strap..... it looks the bomb. The cost, including this watch was AUD $255 plus strap of $45 so a final cost of AUD $300. I honestly think that it now outclasses the Presage equivalent in style, quality & definitely in class as the black dial with black day/date, has the reverse design (the striping effect is in the centre circle rather than the outer ring)of the 031 & has Roman numerals rather than batons. It is still 30m WR also.
@bassplayer2011ify3 жыл бұрын
Snk809 was my first automatic watch. Picked one up 3 or 4 years ago for 80 bucks. Currently it is broken (rotor popped of the automatic works when I dropped it one day) and the cost to fix it is more than the watch is worth. I might pick another one up it is a great reliable watch.
@AgniWatchLugun3 жыл бұрын
They also have a red dial version of the SNK80X series with blue strap, SNKM95, I bought one as a gift for my cousin a few years ago
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks.
@johnshifflett17223 жыл бұрын
Very hard to find the red dial
@manoflego1233 жыл бұрын
My nicest watch is my beloved SNK805, which I bought in late 2020 right as they were really getting phased out in stores. It's on a green tweed/leather strap and goes so well with all my favorite outfits.
@LudekVokac3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, Seiko 5, the gateway drug. Over 10 years ago, I bought Seiko 5 SNKK31 and SNZG07K1 during my business trip to Singapore. These got me into watches, but were my only two pieces for a while, until I recently went a bit mad and my collection grew dramatically in past 2 years. I even got back to the Seiko 5 world and bought the SNKL23 (i found the K version for less then 100 bucks shipped to me), the SNKL15 form my wife and then the new ones: SRPE57 for me and SRPE63 for her. Oh, I love Seiko 5 and I really wish they will make even the new 5 line that diverse, as the old one.
@eatswodo3 жыл бұрын
These are what got me into the hobby - I have all four, plus one red dial/blue strap version that was really hard to find. I wear them all regularly - great watches for not a lot of money, and fun to swap straps around on, too.
@Laz_Arus3 жыл бұрын
I bought the SNKL23 (black) and the corresponding SNKL15 (white) a couple of years back. I recently passed them onto a good mate and he and his wife are ecstatic with them. I put them on black leather straps. Vastly improved look with the leather.
@MustaTheUA3 жыл бұрын
I bought my snkl23j for around 100 bucks. The day i got my watch in my hands, i drove to a local watch shop and put a black leather strap on it. It felt like i also added a zero at the end of the price tag. It is surely an awesome and must have piece.
@jeromej12343 жыл бұрын
SNKL45 here, it feels so versatile and seems to work with any strap i throw at it.
@JohnClarkW3 жыл бұрын
When I decided to get back into wearing a watch again, my first two were a Seiko SNK807 and a Citizen Nighthawk BJ7000-52E. I still wear both watches and have no regrets on either purchase.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
awesome.
@toddmilligan8173 жыл бұрын
I have the 805 (green) and use it for my weekend beater - mowing, weed trimming, gardening, etc.. These watches can take a lot of abuse. Just wipe the dirt off and it's good as new. Great value!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@skism0073 жыл бұрын
Used to have one in blue. Gave it away, regretted it. Now I want another, but I'd rather wait and see if an Islander version comes out instead. Marc's slogan should be "Anything you can do, I can do better!" 😆
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@fabriziodutto75083 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I've bought the green strap one for my son (SNK805K2), for me it's a bit small. He likes it so much! and since it was a bit "military" I also bought him a SNK371K1, a stunning watch, he uses everyday now! Really beautiful!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Great to get him into it.
@oOoScarecrow31oOo3 жыл бұрын
Can’t agree more: couple years ago, I found a pre-owned snkl23 k1 for less than 80 $ for my 1st automatic watch. Just love it as tool watch. Nice on leather, on nato, you name it. As the bracelet is too jiggly-cheap. And it took me deep into the rabbit hole since then. Definitely my gateway watch. I’m struggling to keep my collection under 10 watches. 😅
@uniqu3xperience9653 жыл бұрын
The one that pushed me down the rabbit hole was the citizens from the 90s promasters and auto the seiko 50 fathoms in blue. Thank you!
@thenexthobby3 жыл бұрын
My favorite thing about the 80x has always been the brushed case. Some of you know that years ago they had several versions with Flieger Type A style dials, sometimes even with lumed numerals and so on. I found a new SNKN27 a few years ago and gave it to my dad with a nice leather strap. I had an SNK361 but it wasn't legible indoors nor in any sort of glare. That's what's always kept me from getting the '23, however an AR-coated crystal would likely be a worthy upgrade.
@evkoum3 жыл бұрын
The genuine continuation of the seiko we like....
@AleksiJoensuu3 жыл бұрын
Seiko watch hack! Problem: I have a 1956 Eterna men's watch that I really love. It's 33mm excl. crown. Love the look, can't bear to use a 65-yo scratchless acrylic crystal watch every day. Solution: Seiko women's Presage! 34mm, affordable, comfortable. Lug width is 17mm but will fit an 18mm strap. I wear totally comfortably in between 42mm divers, doesn't matter at all. 😊
@TomasWatchReviews3 жыл бұрын
they look wonderful. Perfect form factor and proportions. Nice video.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@mistermikeyjay3 жыл бұрын
Mark’s right. I picked up an SNKL23, and like he (and TGV) said i put it on a Colareb Spoleto brown strap, it has become my daily work watch and I still love looking at that dial. Of course that gateway/ rabbit hole led to many Islander watches, but that’s a story for another time!!!
@kenrankin58143 жыл бұрын
SNK809 for the win, still love mine, and yes, my first auto in years when I got back into watches.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@tuzu17583 жыл бұрын
For some reason people don't care for the green. We have the other three. I plan on getting the green this Dec. The Mrs. adores hers. Also yes they are gateway watches. My snk803 is what got me started, and opened up a world that I have come to love.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Green is the bottom seller.
@chrisr81123 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the SNK805 did it for me. I thought the size would be a problem for my gargantuan wrists but it wears bigger. The only negative is the lack of hand winding, but I wear mine most days. Defo down a rabbit hole...
@vishalmyneni4523 жыл бұрын
I just ordered my SNK803. It's going to by my very first watch. So excited
@larryleyba64963 жыл бұрын
I got my blue island monster yesterday. I absolutely love it. Thanks Mark
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@freepress84513 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, I just received the K1 and K2, at a very good price. . . no not Grey Markets, UK exclusives, they are as you described - you do forget you are wearing,.
@remb96143 жыл бұрын
In the dark just feel the lugs. 12 is dead center between the lugs. Also you can sometimes see the date window from the lume to help you get a reference
@boonie33 жыл бұрын
Seiko SNX997 was my gateway to nice watches many years ago, with a dial a little more plain than the one you showed off here.
@RedRaider-rf6yw3 жыл бұрын
You nailed it Marc...this little guy was my gateway watch (and still my favorite golf watch!) Next up was my ISL-01, and since I’ve had so much fun adding few more watches to my collection. So fun to see this review as a reminder of the watch that brought me into this beautiful hobby!
@TheDrunkMunk3 жыл бұрын
These watches look amazing on a leather strap. I wish I could find more watches around this size. I have 7 1/2 inch wrists - it's not an issue of modern large watches not fitting me, I just think smaller watches are way more elegant.
@floydmorrison20253 жыл бұрын
I recommend these SNK watches to "civilians" all the time! My own personal gateway was the SNZG15. I am absolutely LOVING the navy dial Squale Matic that I received from Long Island Watch last week!! It's unbelievably beautiful. Thanks Marc!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@henryperez35593 жыл бұрын
When I bought this watch I really had never heard of a Flieger watch After I Learned what it was, it turned out to be my favorite kind of watch I like everything about it, and it’s very inexpensive I really hope islander makes a version of it but I hope it’s a 40 mm
@RobinsWatchJourney3 жыл бұрын
The 807 was my gateway drug, and though I have long since graduated to much higher end pieces, I could never let go of the 807.
@whatsstefon3 жыл бұрын
I have dailies for every day of the week and the top two I wear are my Timex Expedition Chrono and my Seiko SNK809. A nice solid watch with a size and crown that really stays out of the way. Those OEM straps don’t seem to withstand much so I replaced mine with a nice Nato strap.
@davidtrachtenberg70953 жыл бұрын
Wearing my 803 while watching. You are not lying…this was my start into non-quartz watches. This one still gets a decent amount of wrist time. Since this watch, I’ve spent way too much on watches.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@stephenhenion83043 жыл бұрын
This watch is So Good, I bought the blue 1st, and 6 months later I got the beige. Then a bunch of Barton Watch Bands. I have 10 different looks and I'm having fun. T y Mark..!!
@Any_pt873 жыл бұрын
SNK807, bought two of them from long island. Always got the attention of crowd and was eventually gifted to loved ones
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Nice gifts.
@onewatchatatime34493 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head Mark. I own 5 of these style watches. Great for getting your modding skills sharpened up. Case and point I swapped my snk809 into a brushed and polished case from another seiko SNK model.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@luisrosal13223 жыл бұрын
Mark is right, I bought the snk809 quite a few years ago and here I am, watching Mark’s videos and buying watches haha. Good video.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching.
@237KMT3 жыл бұрын
Just go my Laco 42mm blue dial flieger style watch in the mail, I love it, thank you LIW.
@claudehiramsclassics64773 жыл бұрын
I really like these affordable Seiko automatic watches. I've sold quit a few of them. I think it is nice how they come in a variety of colors. Good video.
@Soggz77853 жыл бұрын
I watch your vid on the ‘dress’ KX and bought one. I now have a few more various make watches, Casio, Pagani and Steeldive. I hold you responsable for my new ‘habit’! I hope you are ashamed of yourself! You are literally a virtual time dealer! Thanks Mark! Stay safe.🤣🤣👍🏾
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Gladly!
@wpherigo13 жыл бұрын
They are great watches! The red tip seconds hand is killer. The black datewheel is incredible. The khaki one is super legible.
@georgefa3 жыл бұрын
If Marc could re-create the SNK with a sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, and a 100m water resistance. I will buy it without a second thought
@deanwaller82833 жыл бұрын
It doesn't actually need a screw down crown,but agreed
@georgefa3 жыл бұрын
@@deanwaller8283 True, I don't even think it would fit with the style of the case, but having one is always welcomed
@deanwaller82833 жыл бұрын
@@georgefa a screw down crown doesn't really add to the water resistance,you can have a 1000mtr dive watch with a push/pull crown,it's all down to the gaskets,in fact,for a watch that hand winds I'd prefer the push/pull crown, because you're less likely to thread the crown when you do wind it
@robertbeirne98133 жыл бұрын
A few years back I picked up an SNK cased watch, out of Japan on eBay. It has a regular, black, field watch style dial. 1-12 hr markers and military hrs in the center. Put a domed crystal in it and it’s now on a nylon khaki strap. I love that watch.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
I know you guys would!
@LorenzoC363 жыл бұрын
Whatever get you into the hobby you know tho I wouldn't say it's the most interesting first watch cuz seikos either dishing out 'fashion watches-like' like these or jacking up the price on divers of which homages arguably are doing a better job of. But again, I myself remember looking at the photos of their field seikos over and over and didn't pull the trigger. The info alone did bring me to go down the rabbit whole tho my first watch is a vostok.
@Well_hello_there_3 жыл бұрын
I bought a snk809 for $55 on amazon in 2016 and have been wearing it almost daily since then. Love it. The watch I really wish I could find is the snkk93. I got one for 60 bucks on amazon in 2013 and love it but it seems to have disappeared from the internet. wish I could get another so bad.
@blintorzabat57983 жыл бұрын
Bought an SNKL23J from LIW, and it is a superb dress watch. One of the best looking watches at any price. I prefer (by a slight margin) my SARB's hands, but the SNKL23's dial is much, much nicer. And the service from LIW: Three Thumbs Up! Great people!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@johnshifflett17223 жыл бұрын
These were my gateway watches a few years ago, they used to be $49, which was an insane price for them
@mjv40 Жыл бұрын
Wish that was still the case. I just bought an SNK393 and an SNKL45 recently for $97 and $92 respectively and those are really good prices right now.
@andromedagodit2492 Жыл бұрын
Hi Marc. Thank you for always being so detailed n railroading for adding in the lume shots. That really helped. 🤗 I agree with you on the importance of lumed numerals, and not only the 12. I like mine to be lumed All numerals, if not at least at the 12, 3, 6 n 9...😁 Any such seiko 5 models to recommend? Thank you. 😊 🤗
@JustinWillisDevil240Z3 жыл бұрын
I have an 805. it might be my only mechanical watch but it was one of the first watches I bought when I got all this started. now I have nearly 30 watches.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Nice collection!
@scottlauren31453 жыл бұрын
I'm wearing my SNKL41 right now. Total strap monster and just a lovely little watch.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@johnjosephkehoemajonkyo8723 жыл бұрын
I have always been curious about these Seiko fields. Thanks for the video. They all look quite attractive.
@Papa-Bogey3 жыл бұрын
So well said. The single greatest gateway to a proper watch and watch collecting. I have bought 3-4 from LIW, and gifted them all. I hold onto my favorite, the green (NYJ Green). A wonderful little watch. My daughter borrows it from me all the time ... mmm, maybe time to buy one more? Thanks Mark.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Just one more!
@razvan-ul3 жыл бұрын
I own the SNK809K1 and SNXS79K. They are both amazing for their price
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
For sure.
@FrankLavoy3 жыл бұрын
Love Seiko watches. They have history and great design and offers many different flavors for everyone. And, for me, these days I’m “stuck” on field-like watches and the Seiko 5’s scratch that itch but, the lack of hacking is a little annoying. I recently acquired a Hamilton Khaki Automatic 42mm and I also love it. It’s the all time field watch with great history. HOWEVER, if I want a great field watch with much better specs for a reasonable price, I would (and strongly suggest your viewers) go with the ISL-54 (or 53) as well as the ISL-40 (or 41 or 42 or 43). My favorite is the ISL-54 (no-date) version with your Aviator Style leather strap (#EBV-ST-22730), which will be my second to next watch to be added to my roster (after acquiring the recently available “Monster” (ISL-56) with the white dial and fantastic blue highlights) ... and I can just hear you now Marc; “why not buy both the ISL-54 AND ISL-56 at the same time!?!” 😉 Thanks for sharing. Great videos as always.
@stevenbollinger97763 жыл бұрын
In addition to the black, blue, beige and green SNK-800's, Seiko made one with a bright red dial on a blue strap. SNKM95. "Currently unavailable" on Amazon. Maybe I should've snapped one up several years ago when they were $80 or so on Amazon, maybe they're collector's items now, lol. Kidding, I don't really do that watches-as-an-investment thing. I was tempted to buy one back then, but for its own sake, not to flip it.
@stiglnsborgsaxbjrn33923 жыл бұрын
(Another) Great review! I have a SKNL23J1 blue dial, hands and day/date misaligned, but nevertheless a nice little dress watch. I also have s SKX with no alignment issues at all, a Seiko surely is either a miss or a hit, as goes for the 7s26 movement, my SKX has had a really rough time on wrist, but it just keeps on running -10 sec/day. These low end Seiko moments are better than their reputation.
@EdwinLopez-hf3uw3 жыл бұрын
I love this watch
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
we all do!
@a_z.tazzzfan84973 жыл бұрын
Above the 🦴 - below the 🦴 Always have to 😂🤣 at this; having to appease the "etiquette 🚨🚓" 💕 It, knowing the backstory. On a side note; bought a couple 809's a few years back. One on a strap for my Dad & the other on the bracelet for me. What would be cool is an Islander interpretation of the Seiko "Bottle Cap" line 🤔. That is the only Seiko 5 remaining in my personal collection.
@richouk3 жыл бұрын
I want to love my SNK809 but I can't get past the 18mm strap which looks a bit small to me on my wrist. I do wear a 36mm x 20mm lug Smith's expedition as my daily too. Great watch though and I love the looks personally.
@zHumanfactor3 жыл бұрын
Marc, i always love your honesty in your videos. Thx!
@arisdeligiannis16043 жыл бұрын
Just started to get interested in watches and last week, I ordered my first two (both snkl23s)from you 😁 Don't know what came over me! I guess I really wanted one! Here in Greece, it's soo very hard to find them and if you do, they go for ridiculous money, like 235 euros ridiculous! Anyway, you and TGV are like my gurus when it comes to watches. Keep up the good work 😁
@deanohit3 жыл бұрын
Love my SNK809, its slim compact profile has replaced my bulky G-shock as my daily wear watch 👍
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@waktosha73783 жыл бұрын
I have all varients of this watcj including the SNKM95 red dial amazon exclusive version. Yes I own the bracelet 809 varient too. I didn't pay any hundred bucks for any of them either.
@Every_Day_Adventure3 жыл бұрын
I'm digging the SNKL23J, beautiful dress watch and way undervalued IMO.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Truth.
@gregoryburke66073 жыл бұрын
The SNK 809 was my first cool watch. I bought one for $50. Definitely a gateway in my case.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Great price, ahhh, the old days.
@sportsracer53 жыл бұрын
Long Island Watch: Will they produce a 4R36 equivalent of these models? Well they should, right? And if they don't, maybe somebody will. *wink* Me: YES PLEASE HERE IS MY MONEY NOW THANK YOU. *squeals with joy*
@deanwaller82833 жыл бұрын
Marc makes an islander 809 and it's TAKE MY MONEY 💰💰💰💰!!!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@diydad77043 жыл бұрын
If only we knew who this somebody could be...
@jeff11763 жыл бұрын
I have the isl45 which is eerily similar and has the 12 o'clock registration. It's badass
@miss23693 жыл бұрын
That seiko 5 fliegler....🤩🤩is a star!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Sure is.
@pederlindstrom31323 жыл бұрын
Hello Marc. You just went up a notch for having a green watch. I also have the SNK805 and I rather like the little bugger, it gets a LOT of wrist time.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Green is nice, it should be more popular.
@jeff11763 жыл бұрын
The dresser is awesome.
@bmw128racer3 жыл бұрын
I considered this watch for my first auto, but I bought an Orient Ray 2 blue instead.
@brians72923 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one in blue Marc.....adding to my Seiko collection I am.....thanks again
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@tomasallendeposse25163 жыл бұрын
I own the silver version of the snkl23 (snkl15). Its as beautiful as the black version and its usually found at a cheaper price.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to look it up.
@greamespens14603 жыл бұрын
I really like the recessed crown probably my favourite design feature.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Makes it super cozy.
@Twin_solo_az3 жыл бұрын
My first mechanical watch. My second and third followed very quickly. After a while of not wearing the it I put it on and the very audible rotor turned me off and I sold it for a few dollars less than I paid for it. It was a gateway drug.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Great way in. .
@jorel73893 жыл бұрын
Hi Marc, thanks for being one of the people who got me into the world of watches (again). Your video’s are really educational, enlightening and always fun to watch. Both Seiko’s in this vid are both very nice, only to small for my taste :-) Greetings from the Netherlands
@blktauna3 жыл бұрын
I have the SNK 809/black. I got it ages ago for $50 and love it, even if its a bit big. I love the blasted finish. I'd like to get a bracelet for it though. That SNKL23J would be perfect w/o the stupid date.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Great
@aldo99233 жыл бұрын
Love my snk 809. The thing has taken a beating but I think it just adds character.
@deanwaller82833 жыл бұрын
It is a SERIOUSLY nice little watch,it has a ton of charm about it,I find myself forgiving it a lot of sins regarding its accuracy just because I like it so much
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Sure does.
@nplus1watches353 жыл бұрын
Hi, Marc, thanks for another great review; like many others here, my 807 was my first automatic when I dove into the rabbit hole and it remains one of my favorites still because of that 42.5 L2L. Of the watches I have it's the only one that sits in that visual sweet spot on the wrist, and I would argue that it looks good on large or small wrists. If a certain someone, ahem, does one-up Seiko in this particular space, I would like to make a case for the dial being from the SNKN27, 29, 31, and 33 line of field watches. I understand the charm of an undersized flieger B, but not having a traditional field watch dial widely available when they're consistently good sellers escapes me. I would also ask that the movement be hacking and hand-windable, please. :) Thank you, Uncle Marc, you're the best!
@tonyhoward78403 жыл бұрын
38 mm black dial awesome deal for 139.00, reminds me of my 69' 7005, cases are little bit different
@whatsguccivespucci43793 жыл бұрын
My favorite purchase of my life has been my snkl23
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@colestegall98823 жыл бұрын
I wear an SNK809 every day on all kinds of straps! My first automatic watch and I love it. Next up, an islander 😎
@colestegall98823 жыл бұрын
That being said, $115 is a little much for this watch compared to its original price. I picked mine up about 10-11 months ago for $78 on Amazon. The prices have shot up since then I’m assuming because it’s been discontinued? Either way, it’s okay for that price but if you can find it cheaper, take it. I think they used to sell for closer to $50-60
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@squirelova18153 жыл бұрын
I think my watch box is virtually complete with an EMP proof automatic Seiko (King Turtle to be exact). That and a solar G-Shock Mudman of course. Everything else is just fancy gravy.
@erichalleen98463 жыл бұрын
My first auto was the SNK809. It started the passion....
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Light the fire!
@Roses4reRed3 жыл бұрын
Mine went down to the rabbit hole lane with my seiko snzg09j1 :)
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@carlobighouse54343 жыл бұрын
SNK709 was my gateway and I still rock it on a bond nato. :) That 38mm dress watch is a serious killer for 139.