Shocking Reveal: "Don't Buy the NEW Seiko 5 38mm!" #SRPK33 #5KX

NEW Seiko 5 38mm Release Is NOT Worth The Price Tag Here's Why!
Seiko have re released a watch that was discontinued back in 2019. It was the SKX013 ! But is the new release a worthy reinterpretation of this Seiko Legend?
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[@sylvainster30]

I got the SRPD59 with the orange dial and I personally love it! I regulated it with a Weishi 1000 and I’m getting +2 seconds per day average! Seiko makes some great time piece for sure and at 300$ canadian shipped to my door with taxes included is a great deal for me! ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@TheBritChief]

Yikes, £300 is a bit steep! Save your money and buy something you really want instead. Great review as always MWC 👏

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks my friend! Will do!!!

[@Itsmemulder]

The reason why Seiko went with the golden hands on the teal and orange dials is that I seriously think this is more of a reinterpretation of the Seiko 7548-700C (from the 80s) and not the SKX013, and that watch had 4 colors (black, white, teal and orange) and it looked exactly like this new one .. Google it and you’ll see that the Orange and Teal versions from the 80’s had golden hands.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers my friend! I knew the colours referenced the old ones but had no clue on the handset! Lucky that the Teal is in fashion then ay;)

[@mr22guy]

OK but the question remains - why did the teal dial have gold hands to begin with? IMHO it looks very nice and adds warmth where teal and steel are very cold, but I know most people hate it.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

@@mr22guy that’s the real question!!!!!

[@AdAce21]

great catch! but at least with those models the bezel also had the gold accents, tying things together. One these, the gold handset just look out-of-place (almost like they were put on the wrong watch). Maybe it'd look better if they'd've added gold to the bezel as well.....

[@watcheswithabdullah]

There's definitely a place for these. I think many casual buyers dont actually care about the 'tool' factor, especially at this price. Some of the divers do look a bit too serious/professional, making them appear less versatile. This can be a good summer casual watch with just good enough specs to enjoy at the beach. And even though they're jumping on the bandwagon, how many other options do we have at this price that meet the 'style' criteria? Not many from mainstream brands, although microbrands are killing it these days! Great video as always!

[@mariog7213]

Yep. I think what is watch nerds forget is that most people are never going to buy a watch from an unknown brand online unless it’s super cheap. 350 bucks is way more than most would pay so considering Ali express or micro brand alternatives is an enthusiast endeavor. These watches aren’t targeting us really. The Willard is targeting us and they’re certainly selling those quite well

[@ZaffaMan91]

While I agree on most points, there are very few

[@EarlyNai]

If the Orient Kamasu or Makos or Rays were 38mm I definitely buy one

[@ZaffaMan91]

@@EarlyNai Yes, in a heartbeat

[@edwinjavier4614]

I actually have an Orient Kamasu and have a 6.25 inch wrist. It wears pretty good, not bad at all

[@matyasd007]

The 41,5 mm orient is perfectly fine on a 6,25 inch wrist..

[@martinowl]

Sorry to disagree. I feel my Ray 2, just wears a bit too big on my small wrist. Which is gutting as I absolutely love the blue sunburst.😭

[@ZILLA....]

As a small wristed fellow, I longed for the skx013 for years as I had just missed it when I joined the hobby. I couldn't find an affordable diver for so long until I found the San Martin sn004 from your review! I ordered it and love it. As how my luck goes, this SRPK was released a few days after I ordered my San Martin. At 3x the cost of the San Martin and subpar side grades from the SKX, I don't feel so bad anymore!

[@GinkgoJoe]

Great show! Kudos to Francis and Gaye for continuing to send you watches even if you roast them! Bravo all around!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Ryan and the team have been phenomenal!

[@elone3997]

Yeah, that had crossed my mind too in the "wait a minute...aren't they trying to sell these watches!?" type way..but yeah, cool to see TMC getting a free reign 👍

[@mimesache8998]

Yeah I agree but They're going to sell no matter what,

[@gz7587]

I prefer my $100 blue steeldive skx. Blue sunburst dial, date only, sapphire crystal, blue and lumed ceramic bezel insert, solid caseback, brushed hands, screwdown crown and 200m of claimed water resist.

[@gz7587]

Did I mention the bracelet is milled with solid end links? I have mine on a Navy nato to keep the weight down as I typically wear smaller watches.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

This watch I’ve reviewed here just shows how the likes of SteelDive have risen!

[@RedwoodAggie]

The 38 looks quite compact on your 6.5" wrist, so I am sure it would be quite diminutive on my 7.25" wrist. That being said, it's a great release and I love the teal color option. The gold hands seem like they had spare gold tone parts and threw them on there though. Quite puzzling. I like gold tone, but it has to go with the overall design. It's too bad Seiko couldn't have upgraded the SKX with the bracelet from the Seiko 5 GMTs (reportedly better than the SKX's though I've not had a chance to try it), hand-wind/hacking 4R movement, applied markers (same size), drilled lugs, and the bigger hands. I think that would have been quite the upgrade.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I’m getting reports that it was infact the same on a vintage Seiko diver! A predecessor to the SKX. So if that’s the case, it gets a pass

[@Paperfiasco]

I get that some really like to have their display case backs...but it's situations like this, among others, that really made me wish that options were made available to have it with classic case backs instead of only having displays available. Funny thing, this is part of why I can't get behind the current Prospex Alpinist - another famed Seiko (gee, a pattern is coming along here), I liked it better with a fully closed case and that nice Alpinist engraving.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I’m with you my friend!

[@alreawon1212]

Isn't this Seiko the same as skx013 but it's 10bar instead of 20bar? It won't make a difference unless you're professional diver. And they have more colour options. The orange looks very good and unique :)

[@sahanweerakoon2172]

I totally agree with a lot of the points here. Months later after their release im able to pick up any of these colours in Australia for about 170 pounds (after converting from aud). The lume pip missing is a sad omission, I think even in a diver style watch, that’s basic functionality of the watch completely gone when in the dark. I don’t expect at the price that I’m buying it for, to have screw down crown and 200+ wr or sapphire crystal. But man, at least give us full functionality of the dive bezel. Still, for the price you can find that at now, it’s a good deal.

[@garethsigrist8714]

Great show as always MWC! The price is quite a bit higher than I was expecting though. I don’t mind that they’re just dive style as opposed to certified diver’s but based on my experience with the revamped Seiko 5 line I’d wait for the prices to come down if I was in the market for one of these personally.

[@mistadopeman]

I want the real one but not with the gold outlined hands. Damn.

[@garethsigrist8714]

@@pokie6087 Yeah that’s a good point. It does become a self fulfilling prophecy. For what it’s worth I wouldn’t expect or ask for a discount on one of these at releases, I was speaking more about them potentially being reduced later on in a sale of some sort which has happened with a few Seiko 5s in the past. I actually really dislike the whole haggling thing 😂 I’d much rather just have a genuine fair price right there on the tag rather than an artificially inflated one which is then reduced to make the buyer feel special or like they’re getting a deal. With regards to the Seiko 5 range specifically I have a SRPE and it’s a fantastic watch but based on my experience with that I was quite surprised these SRPKs are priced at £300. My expectation would have placed them closer to £200. But I could well be out of touch and way off the mark with that, it was just a personal view. I’m sure these will fly off the shelves as they’re a great design in a size suitable for just about any wrist and it’s a completely in-house watch from one of the most significant brands in the business, I was just surprised by that RRP.

[@garethsigrist8714]

@@pokie6087 Nope, if those parameters are important to the purchaser then I can’t think of another watch that would meet them other than a similar Seiko 5 such as the SRPD.

[@michaelwalz5758]

No wife’s reaction? Always love her takes on watches! Another great video!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Toothpaste, looks cheap

[@markstables9315]

The teal colour is a nod to the pretty rare model of the old 7548 series. No band wagon jumping here. The teal was produced by Seiko in the 80's before the influx of the modern teal variants by other brands. If you know your seikos then you'll know that the 7548 variants were the precursor to the skx models. As for the price, it'll drop to virtually half its msrp within 6 months.

[@shezyferdy]

Exactly! If you search for 7548-700c you will know the reason for gold accent handset.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Superb thank you my friend!

[@dnystrom22]

I’ve got three of the regular ones (black dial, green dial and black dlc) and while I really like them the QC is inconsistent on them. My black dlc one has a very light turning bezel, my green dial one has a very stiff bezel and then my black dial one has a smooth crisp bezel. For a $300+ msrp tag the qc needs to step up a bit.

[@andrewbreton7062]

I'd really like this style of watch for an everyday wear. Work, beach, wherever. With a 6.5" wrist, size really has to come in to play. And there are not a lot of options in this price range, or style. (I'll take any suggestions you might have.) I started with the Orient Kamasu 2, but found out about this. I checked a few places in town, but they weren't carrying it. Think I'm going to pick up the black one, and it will probably take a bit of a beating. But for three hundredish, at least I'm not destroying a BB. I am entry level, but I'm here.✋ love the craziness..🤪 Stay Mad👍

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@Nightfury0695]

I just picked it up for $210 in my country after a discount from AD and these models are priced similarly to any other Seiko 5. The pricing in Europe is crazy, just wait for a few months and pick it up once the price goes down similar to the 36mm field models. About the colors and gold hands in the orange and teal versions, all the the colorways are reissue of the 38mm 7548-700c quartz diver from the early 80s.

[@brianmccord7387]

The 7548-700c had matching gold markings on the bezel, right?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

This is great my friend! I did know the orange one was a reference to a vintage pre SKX! But not the hands! Or the teal!

[@Nightfury0695]

@@brianmccord7387 They had few variants over their production period. Both the color version came with gold markings on the bezel as well as white markings. There are quite a few 700c references. I have a orange with white marking from 1983 that I picked up few years ago.

[@brianmccord7387]

@@Nightfury0695 that’s very interesting. Thanks so much.

[@Capthowdy098]

Very helpful as always, most appreciated.

[@Kingofgoodtimes.]

The move is the seiko solar 38.5 mm diver or they have a 42. Saphire, nice and thin, 200m.

[@tcwhite0104]

My first mechanicals/automatics were Marathon's. Use to be a huge Seiko fan but recently sold my last one due to no longer wearing them.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

;(

[@stevens1041]

I would be all over these if I was still a University student, surviving on a shoestring budget. They're great for an entry to the watch world. Anyone with more money to play with, go for the Prospex instead, especially the new GMT models.

[@ottowilliamhalim4116]

Is this one feels and wear smaller or bigger or the same with the dressKX ?

[@travisharrisphotography]

I just love listening to you talk! So entertaining I love it! Keep up the good work!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Very kind !!! Thank you!

[@Polter6eist]

I would have made it a bit more expensive, but better made. The size is great, but to make a comparison: in the summer of 2022 I bought a King Turtle Save the Ocean Limited Edition on discount for about 400 EUR. It has sapphire , ceramic bezel, 200 m WR, good solid bracelet and a dial to die for (manta ray, deep blue)

[@BulldogBadger]

I am Seiko 5 ready!

[@NATHANSFLETCHER]

Another great show Russ:) In my eyes, this 5KX range in general just seem like fashion watches, so many better value watches to be had out there, especially in the micro brand sector.

[@alexs7758]

Rolex , AP, Hublot are all fashion watches nowadays

[@zibitadin4275]

the most important innovation in my tiffany is snob resistance, especially those with cheap skx. i love the unusual style of gold hands in tiffany, it is as weird and unobvious as the left side traffic

[@GS-vb3zn]

I am totally on board with your just say no to Seiko. Actually I’ve had that attitude for a while now. I currently own six Seiko watches. The last one I bought being the SARB033 in 2018 (when Amazon was blowing them out the door for around 200 bucks). Since then I have seen no reason to buy another Seiko. They have dumbed down the quality while raising prices. I have honestly gotten higher quality watches from San Martin during the past three years at less than half the price off the average popular Seiko offering.

[@kleinbottled79]

Agreed. Seiko, the former budget king, has laid down the crown and buggered off. Charging far more in recent years without giving anything much in return. If every watchmaker were doing the same thing maybe they could get away with it, but that's not what's happing. It's obvious that sapphire crystal should be on virtually all watches. It's obvious that a nicely finished case isn't cost prohibitive. It's obvious a decent bracelet can be made for under $30. It's obvious because some companies can do these things.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Yep ! Seiko are their own worst enemies for sure! They are the reason the likes of San Martin have risen so prominently!

[@WordMadeFlesh777]

Even when they were budget kings I never really rode that seiko fan train. They always had something lacking. Weather it was a sub par bracelet or a bezel that didn’t line up I was always left wanting. I never really understood how seiko people would give seiko a break and defend them so vigorously where any other brand these fanatics would tear up for the same issues. There is a lot of tribal group think going on in the watch community.

[@e28forever30]

@@WordMadeFlesh777 It’s their case designs and their gorgeous dials. I’ve enjoyed every Seiko I owned, mostly divers. There was always something up with the alignment, but the overall design and comfortable wear were big pluses for me personally. Still regret selling my Sumo.

[@n.s.g74]

Great review as usual 👍🏻 As for the watch, I couldn't be less excited! Just another example of why Seiko is no longer on my radar.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a little disappointing but just under sell these watches and Seiko could bring in a new wave of enthusiasts!!!!

[@darthblade2016]

I got into watches after the SKX had been discontinued and am not a fan boy, but there are definitely Seikos that I enjoy. I agree that this one sesms overpriced, but I do think it is meant (like u said), more to get new people in, rather than be the exact same watch that SKX fans want. I purchased the SK5 GMT as my first Seiko and am loving it! I didn't buy it to be a diver, so I enjoy the display caseback and cool look. Have to say, I agree that the designs I am most interested now are the older ones. Love the channel and hope u keep it up!!

[@nicolaslaloge4811]

Seiko has been replace by Orient for good entry level dive watch. Same Epson group, new strategy. An honest review like usual, good job. For this price buy an Orient Kamasu and a good Jubilee bracelet.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Definitely! I had an Orient Kamasu recently and I wouldn’t trade it in for this and I’d say 100 smackers!!

[@tonyrome655]

I agree with your point about Orient, but there are also quite a few Chinese brands that are putting out quality entry level watches. They just need to add more original designs and they will become more accepted by the watch community.

[@jonnydalling8027]

Thanks TMWC. You just save me £300 . I was really close to buying one but I held off so I could hear some reviews. In my mind thats £300 that I can now put towards a more expensive watch that's on my wish list.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Possibly think so my friend! It’s a shame. There will be more colourways definitely! I may not be able to say no then!!!

[@gtaliano]

Orient nailed it with latest Kamasu and New Triton... Saphire Crystal, 20bar, better accuracy....

[@lefizz55]

I upgraded my broken skx007 movement with the NH36 a few years ago. Hacking and hand winding for £30 on top of the £140 I paid for the watch. I also put in sapphire and ceramic for another £50. All looks like the original, didn't mod per say because it's just such a great watch. Modern entry level Seiko's are a bit of a joke to me. These are basically toys for £300, when just a few years ago you got a proper classic dive watch for £150

[@TheStoyanbahchevanov]

I have a question. Is it safe for a mechanical/automatic watch to go trough the customs scanner at airport, will it affect the movement?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I don’t think so my friend. It’s not exposed for long.

[@antonharefield8341]

Phew! Our MWC is back to his brilliant best. A professional watch critique we can trust, all the good with no flinching on the bad either. I love my Seikos, but there are too many sitting rejected in watch display cases of my local ADs, with small but annoying faults, (mostly bezel related). Quality control is out the window I'm afraid and with the gradual price increases, this will only make Seiko less and less appealing.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a sad state of affairs! Problem for me is that I love the looks of all Seiko sports watches!!!;)

[@BulldogBadger]

…Seiko found a pallet of gold handsets in the back of the warehouse! “Issue these on the next run Dave nobody will know” 👍🤣

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Well! Aparently it’s a nod to the vintage seiko 7548-700c Quartz divers! Pre SKX !

[@F56tho]

What brand or what watch would you recommend for a first watch? Or a good brand in general?

[@stu632]

Cheers Russ, I had looked at these but was always slightly put off, now happy I didn't pull the trigger. Please let me know what you think of the new Seiko Marinemasters SJE097, SJE099, And SJE101. They are terribly priced and just look like a rip off ☹

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

My wife replaced all our kitchen utensils and small appliances with teal themed ones 3 yrs ago. Even her knows it's too late for that.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahahaha

[@courtneynorman4234]

It’s quite hard finding smaller dive watches in Australia (i have a 6” wrist). Sure, i can order from overseas but once i throw in shipping, conversion rate and the inability to try on before i buy (and return if i end up not liking it in person)… i end up coming back to seiko time and again. Little disappointed in this offer from seiko. Was hoping this could scratch my desire for an skx013 (without the 1000aud price tag). Unfortunately, for all the reasons you mentioned, it’s not quite living up to that. I’m still hoping i can grab this at a better price in 6mo or so and it can become a beater.

[@agentcodydanks]

Y’all are haters, Seiko is definitely the best budget watch you can buy pound for pound.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

You obviously don’t know the channel brother

[@agentcodydanks]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR ok I’ll back out. Sorry.

[@christopherjohnson4276]

Russell you drive me nuts when you change the day and date in the danger zone! ❤ Cracking video. Thank you! 😊 ⌚️

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Sorry!!!! I don’t seem to care when it’s a Seiko!!!!! I knew I had gone into AM to though!;)

[@khulgarulfsson8067]

300£? I thought the 5 series was supposed to be cheap. 🤨 With only 10bar WR, I’ll take a PRX over this. I prefer a sports watch that’s a sports watch rather than a sports watch styled to look like a dive/snorkeling watch. SKX is still super charming though.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Definitely still charming ! Seiko’s looks are always great!

[@KabobHope]

The price should fall to when the dust settles.

[@uzunsaclkeladam7824]

Srpk33k or tissot prx quartz?

[@khulgarulfsson8067]

@@uzunsaclkeladam7824 I would go with the PRX Quartz. But, I haven’t, at least not yet. The 40mm is a bit big for the style and the 35mm is a bit small. I think I might eventually get the 40mm quartz in blue, with the blue leather strap. I do love that look. 😄

[@uzunsaclkeladam7824]

@@khulgarulfsson8067 yea i got same problem. Probably 37 or 38 mm option would be the best offer. I have 6.25 inch wrist. I cannot decide which fit perfectly more.

[@andrewbailey583]

I will stick with blue Prospex padi. Blue dial & bezel with red minute hand & red line on the crown finished with a blue nato. Was tempted with the 5 gmt but think price to high for what it is. Keep the videos coming as they entertain as well as show us the revt

[@JPesco]

I'll stick with my sarb033 for an everyday sports watch beater. Bought it for $350 in 2018, and it blows the socks off these new releases.

[@gerardoarellano7698]

You’re still better off getting a 38mm Islander diver from LIW for $299. I’m happy with my Pepsi-bezel ISL-49. Your channel definitely played a part in my decision to buy one!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Can’t disagree here 😊

[@shezyferdy]

Regarding the gold accent hand set, I know it’s odd. But if you search for 7548-700c you will know the reason for that. I ordered mine for a discounted price of €250

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Absolutely makes total sense now! Thank you my friend! But weird even for back then?!?!

[@shezyferdy]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Totally agree. Black accents would’ve made it great.

[@paulmstevenson]

Recently discovered your channel. Thank you for the amusing and informative content. I recently moved away from smartwatches and bought myself a GST-B500AD-3AER. I've now been bitten by the G-Shock bug which has of course now manifested itself into looking for an automatic diver too... I guess this watch is pitched exactly at me so thanks for saving me £300 Russ! So my search continues. Is it another G-Shock or a different automatic diver 🤔 Anyone recommend the SRPD55K1 at £190?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Welcome aboard my friend!!! Check out the Seiko mini turtle! I own the Padi version and love it!!!

[@paulmstevenson]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Will do!

[@rossburton4184]

I love your show. I have been waiting for Seiko to to produce a 38 mm in the black version. This watch was never produced to replace any watch. It stands own its own and it is an impressive and a handsome watch. I am buying it!

[@glitchedoom]

I just got the black one to wear as my main daily and I'm over the moon with it.

[@szeth14]

To be fair, I'll never stop looking on eBay at the old ones anyway ;)

[@fannyharper]

I just bought the teal color for £184 and I think it’s a great value apart from Beeing beautiful ( I like the gold framed handsets🤣) thank you for your video🙌

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I think that is very decent value!

[@TomachoGajardo]

I usually don't like your videos and haven't watched lately, but i liked this one, don't know what you did but i enjoyed this video far better than the older ones Something older i DO like are the vintage seikos Skyliner 6100 and Lord Marvel 5740 hibeat wich i love

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Tom! All I can say is thank you for coming back! With ever show I try to refine what I’m doing ! May not seem it at times but…. ;)

[@gmotionedc5412]

I’m addicted to the teal I’ll prob buy it or the RZE teal! I can’t get enough of this color.

[@shezzasid7386]

I just picked up the Seiko 5 with the Orange dial. Im confused why your teal one has 2 micro adjusts as mine has 4

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That is weird?!?!?!

[@football4lifeditz2468]

Nice vid Russell it's "henner" 😂 from tennis 🎾 here

[@spookmineer]

I love the honesty!!

[@artbanks27]

I'm sold, i already have a seiko diver but i really like this color.

[@AndrewKaiserPhotography]

I don't know what it is about a lot of SKX owners feeling the need to dismiss everything that comes after but I honestly find it frustrating. I own a classic SKX and yes it is a fun watch, but the newer Seiko 5's are really awesome too and in many ways far and away better than the classic models. The one and only thing you lose is the extra water resistance but come on people, nobody was or is going diving with a mechanical watch! I far and away prefer to have hand winding and hacking. Plus the applied markers on the newer models look way more elegant. Yes, the SKX is awesome, but that doesn't mean these new models are inferior. As for the price, we all know in about a year these will be all over the place for far less. That's the way it has always been with Seiko.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I think it’s the fact that my 013 , being ISO certified meant it wasn’t only tested under water , it was also temperature tested and shock tested . These new ones are dive style watches, getting an iso certification costs money and Seiko cheapened the legacy of the SKX . Now to be honest for the sake of shifting a ton load of colour and dial references of these 5 sports models offering similar entry level specs from like the 90’s but charging 300 pounds . It don’t sit right with me my friend. Hope that answers your question . Thanks for watching

[@AndrewKaiserPhotography]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I totally get that, but let's also be real here for a second. Hardly anyone is going to paying full price for these just a few months down the line. That's the way it ALWAYS is with Seiko. I bought an SRPD for about $110 when they were retailing for nearly $300. So calling this out because the price is too high isn't going to be the reality for a lot of people. I agree, the old SKX line is awesome. I too love it. But for people just getting into watches now they aren't going to find one for the prices you and I probably paid. The current Seiko 5 line is still an AWESOME value, especially if you dig a little bit and shot around.

[@gg.komorebi]

I totally agree with you. The watch is to expensive. But don't forget. Nobody should buy a Seiko for the regular price. 20% discount should not be a problem.

[@KentuckyMan30]

Exactly. 20% is about the minimum too. Depending on the exact reference and where you look (and how long a model has been out), you can get up to $100 or more off MSRP with Seiko 5's. Both the SRPE67 and SRPD91 I got new for over $100 off MSRP.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Good point!!

[@Shen986]

I really appreciate this video, because the Seiko website makes the teal version's hands look like they're lined in a jaunty yellow, not gold!

[@ChromeMan04]

Just picked one up for my cousin!

[@sandro914]

I have the srpd71 love the blue and off-white pairing! And on the mesh bracelet 😍

[@jimmccaig7946]

One step forwards and two back. If they had updated the SKX it would have been a winner, it was iconic, these are chronic. Great show as ever. 👍

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers Jim!!!!

[@jacobkohler]

If the SKX had drilled lugs and this movement. One can dream.

[@aNsWeRkEy02]

Its sad that they discontinued the skx013 line.. got one on the 2nd hand market back in 2016 when large diameter watches were all the craze

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I know the price on these seems high but you will never pay that. You can find them for about $220 usd all day. For that price I think it’s pretty good. I just got the white dial version. For the retail price it’s defiantly a pass but if you get it for that cheaper price I think your doing well. I do miss the 013 though!!

[@LarsVader23]

No gilt hand set for the black version? I kinda like the style 🫠

[@helmy7525]

3:24 how could you adjust the date in the danger zone!!

[@MegaRissa]

Could you review SRPK03K1 Customize Campaign Limited edition

[@zillsburyy1]

i see that this color is still the flavor of the week. i got my seiko riders chronograph. i cant wait to get rid of it!

[@kf5881]

Ive been on the hunt for my first mechanical watch and i really wanted to like these, but the more i learn about watches the more im disappointed by the srpk :( im thinking about just picking up a second hand king turtle for around the same price. Any thoughts or suggestions for a newbie?

[@kodiakc6227]

I see this comment is half a year old, but i wanted to give you the recommendation of checking out the Orient Ray 2. I paid 160 dollars for mine and it is a damn good watch

[@_bryanblaze_]

I really like that teal dial with the Gold hands, it’s so weird but I like weird. Still going to wait for the second hand market to start selling them because I’m not putting out $300+ for it new lol.

[@cjones7854]

Well the old skx011 (orange dial) always had gold hands so thats why the new orange release has gold hands. Im guessing the teal one has gold because it's the other fun color? Idk. The orange one has gold on the bezel insert though so I like it on that one.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

This is great thank you my friend! It’s weird that it’s commemorating a non SKX but a precursor? But I get it!

[@Qm455]

I love that these are 38mm case x 20mm lugs, with a 4 o-clock crown, but it's WAY too expensive. Don't like the hands, don't like the dive ring, don't like the rounded off edges. Sorry Seiko, I want to encourage 38mm cases, but not enough to buy one of these 😢

[@KentuckyMan30]

The DressKX line might be intriguing to you. Same 4 o clock crown/case design, but with no dive bezel, 20mm lug width and 40mm. While not 38mm, in my opinion, the watch wears closer to a 38mm. For example, it wears smaller and more compact on my 6.25 inch wrist than a 38mm Hamilton KFM does. They can be had for under $200 too.

[@hopiamongo8119]

Extra research and you would've find out that the SRPK33 is an homage to the 7548-700C *teal* manufactured in 1984. Yes, that one also does not have gold outline on the indices but a black outline instead. Also, this is the first *teal dial* re-issue by Seiko. Yeah more research in the future.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

No need! I e got people like you to do it for me?!

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

I wish they wouldve kept the SKX case and dial the same and just updated to a 4r35 and put in a milled deployant. That wouldve kept the SkX going. Too bad you lose the ISO certification.

[@marcjames3487]

Better things to spend 300 quid on ! Think I'll just upgrade the movement on my trusty old Seiko 5 instead just to get hand winding. That was the first 'real' watch I bought so it's close to my heart ~ it's a beautiful dial with raised chapter ring ~ and it was a lot more affordable at 75 pounds.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@frankdefranco9436]

I'd pay 150 for this. Not a penny more than that. Seiko is begging to get greedy and we need to help them course correct their company.

[@80sVHS]

They should have sent to you some of the seiko5 limited ones, like honda sc or blazing something...

[@80sVHS]

Some time ago i bought not 42mm 5kx, but 40mm srpe61 (aka dresskx) without bezel, put it on uncle seiko jubilee and it replaced the skx for me ( dont have and never had an skx) This new model i only like bcos of this teal colour, orange one is cool too. But it would be probably too small, since my 40mm is kinda small already. Would like to see them in person and try it on.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Yes definitely need to see them in person Batman!

[@80sVHS]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR wait, see me in the "Flash" ! You ain't seen nothing yet

[@80sVHS]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR" you wana get nuts? Let's get nuts!"

[@hellsbells114]

What would say is a a good choice for a first decent auto watch for 750 or under?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hold on! As next weeks show is for you!!!

[@WatchesnguitarsDK]

I had to buy a SKX013. Thanks for the channel!

[@seattlegrrlie]

I just bought by daughter the GM2100CB-1A. Oh my God have you seen this thing in person yet? You've got to get one. I've got to get one. I might steal hers... no, wait, that would be wrong of me

[@keithh2028]

If Seiko re-released the SKX007 or SKX013 with a movement that hand winds and hacks, and literally left everything else untouched as the original SKX was....they wouldn't be able to keep those watches in stock..they would sell out immediately.

[@rhonda837]

they would add sapphire crystal too and charge $1000 lol

[@drdesign6886]

@@rhonda837 nah apparently Seiko aren’t allowed to charge money for their watches. They have to make them at cost and give them away to enthusiasts. And they have to be perfect as well as free

[@michaelorct]

can you swap the bracelets between the two?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Same lug width! This was done 2 weeks ago! I had to give it back;)

[@karlitobergkamp8082]

£150 to much in my eyes.

[@ozzy1154]

I love the pro Seikos but the fact of the matter is none of them are this size. This is the perfect size for me. If they were even close to this I’d buy one. But seems I’m out of luck on that front so I’m okay with it not being “professional” as a compromise. Frankly I have other dive watches for the “professional” itch.

[@rmd4209]

What an AMAZING!! watch!! I have the bright orange version. Love this watch!! 😍😍😍😍

[@BulldogBadger]

They want newbies to buy these but like you say they are overpriced, OR Seiko should start using better bracelets and actual sapphire to help justify the costs, Chinese Homages are using Seiko movements and giving better specs for a third of the price sadly.. If you can pick one up discounted and swap the strap out they would be just “OK”

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I’ve got a Zelos Mako in MAD HQ right now that blows this watch into smithereens!!!!

[@BulldogBadger]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I will be watching out for that video dropping, That is a brand I don’t currently have 🤔

[@BingbongRecto]

First vid with a real skx comparison, gj

[@timothyekern8158]

Thanks for the review...will save somebody from wasting their money 💰👍

[@gautamgupta6924]

Just imagine Seiko srpe series launch a new Tiffany blue colour .💙

[@mordeth1964]

I've noticed more and more lately that Seiko is definitely espousing the old adage "less is more" but sadly, not in a good way..🤔

[@mikederasmo7621]

i can't Get enough of this mad watch collector block! reviews

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks Mike!

[@camarocarl7130]

What did the Trouble and Strife say about this one?

[@justmeeagainn]

I like it in the cream dial version.

[@gunnersforlife7796]

Totally agrree with your opinion..Spot on,get a skx013 folks while you can.

[@bruhreallybruh]

The gold hands on the orange is classy. The gold hands on the teal are funky because it's a funky watch.

[@tbrasc0]

I bought my son a funky orange 42mm Seiko 5 for Christmas, it looks great and it only cost £200 which felt correctly priced to me. I'm not sure at all they are hitting the mark at £300 though.