The Best Affordable GMT | Seiko 5 Sports SSK001 | Review

[@danch5802]

I've had both the SKX and the SSK and the jump up in quality is noticeable. The bracelet feels like an aftermarket from strapcode, which is a good thing.

[@RedwoodAggie]

That's good to hear on the bracelet. I was thinking of getting one and wondering if I might need to get an aftermarket bracelet. I do wonder how it would look with a Strapcode Super-O style bracelet though. Now that I look, they have quite a few options for the SSK GMT. 🤔

[@DFlemming]

It's better than a strap code.

[@ivanmejia6843]

These are future classics. I have the 003 Bluebery.

[@hotdogsbeer8255]

What size wrists do you have?

[@talljohn5350]

There’s a few things they can do to make this watch perfect. Sapphire crystal. Bidirectional click bezel. Signed screw down crown. 200m rating. Milled clasp.

[@gwapogreg5837]

Exactly right that's what made the original skx used in movies and that made it iconic.That term is over used on watches but the original had that.

[@nokianx400]

The sapphire crystal alone will be the best upgrade, followed by screw down crown, and remove that cyclops 😂

[@KarmaFlight]

If you are using this watch for travel, the push in crown is a much better feature. You don't have to worry about cross threading the crown. Most GMTs, including Rolex, have a friction bidirectional bezel because that is what you do with a GMT watch. I am a long haul pilot, and I have to reset the time on my watches frequently as I cross many time zones and the dateline. I agree that sapphire would have been nice, and I would be willing to pay a few more dollars for that.

[@goxcpre]

A lot of gmt watches only have 100m

[@edjack1993]

With Seiko’s resources, they could produce that with a minimal increase in manufacturing cost. So, Seiko would double the price for the watch.

[@namduonghoang2931]

i just love the Jubilee bracelet style of this watch, so well fit with the watch.

[@bronco1199]

You gotta love Seiko!!! I am interested in micro brands but Seikos history and the fact that they are all in house, makes them a better value. Seiko should have jubilee options for more of their pieces. I recently purchased a sumo padi, I put it on a jubilee from strapcode and it added so much presence. Pre-owned mint condution, for 325$ . 6r movement, sapphire and finishing that rivals watches worth thousands more.

[@wornandwound]

We're all big Seiko fans!

[@namduonghoang2931]

i agree with your comment, just one thing that Seiko is no micro brand. Seiko is the biggest watch company in Japan and its history and sales can even be compared to big Swiss brands.

[@Quincy556]

I’m so torn between the seiko and the Bulova Men's Marine Star 'Series C' Chronograph Quartz Watch. 😫

[@fuangrat1]

I've own the blueberry and the tangerine...they are really lovely and best worth the money!

[@deltaws]

I want it. Funny how people hated the 5kx cus of the water resistance. Swap the bezel and add a hand and all of a sudden everyone says it's an amazing watch.

[@wornandwound]

We've always been fans

[@gwapogreg5837]

Thinking of getting one but at this price it must have a sapphire crystal and screw down crown. Good review.

[@lukestrat93]

Fit very well on your wrist. I don't know why on my 6.5 inch wrist, all 42mm watches seems bigger

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

6:16 24 hour display?? Am I mising something, or how does that dial show 24hr time?? Does the hour hand on the watch really run at half the speed of a normal watch??

[@cyberwarfare9118]

The GMT hand is a 24 hour hand and there's a 24 hour scale on the rehaut.

[@AcmeRocket]

Nice review. This watch is quite tempting.

[@wornandwound]

Thanks for watching!

[@hansmemling2311]

I like the look but not the size unfortunately. Anyone know if they will come out with smaller case sizes in the future?

[@PGee.]

Try the women's section

[@westdoc]

I have the blue one since new. Been sent by to Seiko three times and still does Not keep time.

[@jasone107]

I’m waiting for a white dial or gilt/ rose gold version. Looking forward to seeing how this model evolves. Awesome review. What is that insulated coffee mug?

[@fvlok]

Your wish has come true. Check the SSK021. Just enough gilt

[@danielcorrea3097]

Just got one and I’ll change the bracelet for a tropic strap. What do you think?

[@burakbabur1007]

Great review 👏👏

[@phd8296]

Great review, I just got 1 not knowing that this is a two tone bezels. I guess that’s makes it unique compared to non gmt watch.

[@PawsR_us]

what's the other watch name? the one in the start of the video next to it please?

[@solothurnwatcheswonder]

How accurate is it and can u use it/did anyone used it for water?

[@hotdogsbeer8255]

Does anyone know how this would wear on a 7.5 inch wrist?

[@simonwood5587]

How’s the accuracy? Is it as bad / erratic / unreliable as the 6R?

[@Slowbro42]

I’ve heard mixed reports. I’ve had my SSK003 for just over a month, however, and the accuracy on mine has been impressive (and much more consistent than my Alpinist with a 6R35). But your mileage may vary.

[@zacharyparis]

I don’t like the case shape, the hand set, the cyclops, or the bracelet. Yet I still want one somehow!

[@BruceWayne_213]

What is the lug width of this beauty?

[@HunGerMovies]

Can you put it in an SKX case?

[@rajbiswas9068]

wich colour is best blue or black

[@Sam_D]

45.6 lug width? You meant lug to lug, the lug width refers to the space between the lugs. Overall very nice and thorough review. Hope to see more reviews like this.

[@wornandwound]

Yes! You're correct there, thanks!

[@benni27]

I found exact this one for 330 euros brand new, good deal?

[@PanaSonyc]

Great deal!

[@christopdeck3457]

Where did you find that deal please?

[@RayRay-rk5bd]

This is my Monday to Friday watch. Love it. AP Saturday, Sub ,Sunday.

[@u.u.u9969]

I prefer the white pained markers on the Turtle and skx

[@frankmadrid7233]

Very good review!

[@wornandwound]

Thanks!

[@TechWithBruno]

THis is a pretty cool watch tbh, great video

[@wornandwound]

Thanks for watching

[@DK-mw1kw]

Thanks! Just got this watch last week 😊

[@wornandwound]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@viajay]

the 5 logo and the font mismatch of GMT and Automatic make me vomit, but everything else is looking really nice

[@arncj18]

affordable is the Casio edifice ef 359 which looks premium for 120$ or so

[@gergemall]

Thank you. I have several and many beautiful mods .

[@AbrarShaikh-q2k]

Hi, you said your wrist is 6.25 inch wrist but looks so wide, maybe someone has small but wider wrist

[@Wooster_]

Yoo you’re from bk? Is there a possibility that you can help me look for a watch?? I’m from Long Island but can drive to bk

[@wornandwound]

Yes! Head to the Windup Watch Shop.com to schedule a consult!

[@nickbandz009]

Love mine Should be called seiko Raider Raiders colors for sho

[@jaywhite1141]

I’m adding this watch

[@petersmart2894]

To justify the “Best affordable GMT” tag would have necessitated comparison with other identified GMT watches in my view.

[@roachdoggjr1307]

For the price point and it being mechanical there isn’t much to compare it too imo

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

The Sugess GMT is way better as it has a bi-directional bezel that glides just like a Rolex and actually locks in place unlike the Seiko you have there also the San Martin and the cronos gmts are also better and since they're all right around that same price I would suggest any of those three over that one

[@alexyohanes8397]

Which one will you buy between this (ssk001) or srpd055k1?

[@eddieluvski4499]

Why is your SKX automatic ticking like a quartz watch????

[@wornandwound]

Most likely because we slowed the footage down and the sweep isn’t as smooth

[@arncj18]

saphire glass i assume, from the price and the way it looks

[@yurymol]

Would be so much better with a bi-directional clicking bezel, even if it was 120 clicks.

[@nikr1d3r32]

The car analogy was weak, but I enjoyed the content here as always

[@wornandwound]

Thanks for watching!

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

Lightning for the close ups in b-roll needs helo. difficult to see details in the dial.

[@jimwashington860]

Why cant they make this in the 38mm version(skx013)?

[@wornandwound]

Right?! We would love that!

[@JohnUSA7]

This Seiko SSK001 is listed at MSRP of $475. Never buy at this ridiculous price. If you are smart you will do a good research and be able to buy it for just $250 with free delivery and no tax. I did and of course bought it.....brand new.

[@paulgnc24]

Its not comfortable. It always wants to rotate on the wrist, mainly due to the tall case back.

[@SumSouuthernSugar]

Well done.

[@yeswords1]

Just picked this watch up brand new for $285.

[@Dark_Asteroid]

Just got mine today for $255!

[@jindungs]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@davew1337]

Wrong. Islander republic

[@markcataldo1012]

A watch priced at 895 and now on sale for 695 because Marc realized his timing in the release was bad. Granted a watch with nice specs but almost twice the price.

[@r4pid1337]

Nice video

[@wornandwound]

Thanks!

[@CourneliusX]

I don’t know why they went with the non clicking bezel. A bit of a let down considering how visually beautiful this line is.

[@Cure4theCold]

$500 for hardlex. Seiko's major deal breaker

[@ay9m8an]

it's 280 right now on eBay lol

[@RadicallyGreen]

The best ? It can barely compare to San Martin , Phoibos , Seestern...

[@arielargo]

These are nice, but the friction bezel and clasp kills it for me. A better option for a dive style GMT is the Glycine Combat Sub GMT. Better specs in every way, wears great and much slimmer. Would recommend it over the SSK for just a little bit more for around $550.

[@wornandwound]

Great option, thanks for watching!

[@camelotenglishtuition6394]

Great watch and a better placement for the crown if you ask me..

[@camelotenglishtuition6394]

Also, what would recommend for around the 3k mark?

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

It looks kind of small, must be the Mandela effect. The Skx was bigger.

[@arncj18]

affordable is 200-300 $ not 400$ +

[@timeiseverything4]

Oceaneva GMT is a far better value over all

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

Again slowing the B-Roll to a crawl and makes the second hand look weird. You can fix this.Also it's not a travel watch hence the Office GMT. As one that travels for work the jumping hour is best.

[@wornandwound]

Note taken! Several of us have used office GMT's for travel and have fun with them. Thanks for watching!

[@typebflieger]

Dude. Stop acting like setting your watch when you travel is like solving a Rubik’s cube. I’ve taken Chronographs, 3-handers, with dates, day/dates, and no-dates, as well as both traveller and caller GMT’s on international flights. This shit ain’t hard, no matter what you have on your wrist.

[@immortal4942]

the glass case back is a disappointment

[@SoapsAreStupid]

Can this watch be manually wound with the crown?

[@lionel170]

Yes.