The History Of Seiko Watches | A Look At Their Most Iconic Watches

[@braybenge2424]

My mom has 11 Seiko watches. I just thought she had watch issues. I had no clue there was an actual reason she loved them so much. This was pretty interesting.

[@nitroxize]

Whether you did this cut at 12:00 on purpose or accident. I loved it! Little things like this will make your video unique.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Lol it was an accident but never bad to show behind the curtain haha

[@nitroxize]

@@TeddyBaldassarre we all know your secret now!

[@laksanasegara]

@@TeddyBaldassarre this so funnyy lol

[@paulchristian5375]

@@TeddyBaldassarre do you write your script on your phone? What the hell you're supposed to use mechanical typewriters

[@chateaubullion2560]

Loved the history of Seiko, Thanks. Back in 1969 when I was 16 years old I bought my very first new watch. It was a Seiko 5. Over time it stopped working but I kept the watch for sentimental reasons. Earlier this year I had complete service and repair done for $275. Even the watch repair guy said I can buy a nice new Seiko for that price. I'm glad I had this watch repaired. I do own Omegas, Rolex and others but this 50 year old Seiko holds a special place in my heart.

[@martinstephenson4311]

I have three Seiko 5s, they are are superb watches.

[@hathaway.1166]

First of all, I've had no idea that watch has been around that long, second,👏 .

[@HHIto]

1965... everything else "ditto"!

[@jacksoncarr1264]

That’s so sick bra

[@wllm888]

I HAVE 4 SEIKO (2 Seiko 5 Automatic series; 1 Seiko Chronograph quartz ; and 1 SEIKO KING TURTLE AUTOMATIC) . THEY ARE GREAT WATCHES👍🏻👍🏻

[@ricardomo2806]

I got my first Seiko today for Christmas and I’m in love with it. You can really see the quality. Nicest watch I’ve gotten by far!

[@daymondtalley9500]

Great video. Seiko largest of my collection. Skx007, 009, 013. SARB033, Presage cocktail time. Black monster, Snkl23. A few vintage Seiko’s.

[@kifayatullah6173]

U don't have seiko snxs79 in ur collection ☹

[@greywolf369]

Absolutely wonderful video. Thanks to Seiko (and Teddy too) for providing such amazing time pieces that are also affordable, provided a gateway into mechanical watches.

[@jnrjnr77]

Simply put, my favorite brand 😍

[@williamhill7312]

Excellent video, I thought you would bring up the Swiss watch accuracy competition that was discontinued after Grand Seiko came in first! Great video about a great brand.

[@ΠαῦλοςΠαυλίδης-χ7θ]

*king seiko

[@garrettjanssen7683]

Great video Teddy! I'd love a video on Credor, the brand seems very hush-hush I have a Seiko Bell-matic 4006-7010 grey dial on the way. So much watch for so little money. If Seiko offer more robust options for Spring Drive at 38mm I'd be over the moon!

[@geomancer6371]

I own one given by my dad, which was his during the mid-70s. I have a feeling you're going to love the Bell-matic. Mine is a white dial with gold case. The mechanical alarm still works.

[@zox922]

This was absolutely great. I love getting a comprehensive guide to history, figures and moments in the watch world. Very consumable info and really encourages the watch loving.

[@MrAnthonyBila]

Great video, I'm a big GS fan and knowing it's origins makes me a fan of Seiko too. Just don't tell Paul Pluta lol. Good work and greetings from South Africa, Johannesburg. Recently just got a GS "First" and GS "Snowflake", in love with them!

[@otobotrecords]

Good choice. I recently got my first GS as well, Spring Drive GMT with the sapphire bezel. Love it.

[@DuaneElverum]

This is an awesome video Teddy - I come back every year when I'm doing some seiko research.

[@michaelriera6277]

What an informative, beautifully put together video about a great brand with heritage that makes watches for any pocket. Thanks Teddy!

[@JohnSmith-so6to]

I enjoy these videos. You do an excellent job. One of the most interesting moments in the history of any business is when they move from craft manufacturing (each worker produces an entire unit) to industrial manufacturing, with the division of labor. Say, John Deere, or Ford, or BMW.

[@omax1023]

What can't Seiko do??? Nice piece on Seiko's history TB!!!

[@chucklenuts6976]

I recently own a Seiko srpd65 My uncle gave it to me after graduating accountancy! I love it with all my heart because this was my first automatic watch! Love your videos!

[@edhammond6911]

Awesome Teddy. Seiko is my favorite Brand by far. Please do all of the Seiko videos you can think of. I don’t understand why people don’t subscribe. I don’t want to miss any of your videos. You’re due for another one with Courtney. Columbus Ohio guy .Go Bucks

[@onpoint1977]

Love my Seiko SKX007 and your channel Brother!!

[@itsthedougler]

Great video! Watch history videos are always fascinating. I'd love to see a history of Omega video in the future.

[@patricktutek7933]

Try and score an interview with the head of Seiko’s watch business.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Let me see what I can do!

[@maxrebo8455]

@@TeddyBaldassarre e

[@jimmykhor5013]

Do it!!! 😍😍

[@stevemattern7842]

Thank you for this history lesson . Very informative and I greatly appreciate your knowledge. I don't get that from many of the tubers I follow.

[@flippinzippo9670]

Dig these history videos! Keep em coming!

[@MackieX]

Just subscribed 😊👍 Thanks for the great Seiko videos 🎊

[@JokerJoker-mw8ui]

Seiko are truly a watch to last...I have old seiko 5H23 5A00 quartz...its from 1985 still working perfectly..

[@billandpamwalsh4668]

Thank You Very Much, I really Like the way that you do practically everything on this page with Watches, Again, Thank You Very Much.

[@josephdurso9246]

Just received one of your leather watch straps. Never had a nice strap like this before, but now I know what everyone is talking about! Thanks for offering this quality at $50!

[@nagamakijeremy]

I would love one of these videos for Timex. They have made a lot of pivotal innovations in the watch industry that I don’t think a lot of people know about. Rich American and watch history

[@ipetts]

Great review thank you - bought a Flight master to add to my sailing one.

[@deedee8568]

Your history videos are so well constructed. Thanks.

[@edk2221]

Although I have several Swiss watches, Seiko will always be my sweet spot (specific eras of Bulova, as well). Through in the sister company Grand Seiko, and forget it! Amazing!!

[@MaximilianBlacktooth]

The luxury quartz line (Lord, King, and Grand) in the 70s would make for a great video.

[@Dragon_rls]

Excellent video Mr. Ted. Thank you for your efforts.

[@vancouvervito]

great video - 2nd time watching this. Not sure I commented the last time. Keep it up!

[@kevinsur9552]

Good video. Quick editorial question: Why did you use the cut of you reading your notes from your phone? Seemed like a weird place to cut to that footage.

[@YOURHOUSE585]

Thank you Teddy for the history. Going to own my first Seiko watch in a couple of days for my birthday .

[@BogdanPaun1976]

It's time to buy an SKX007 or SKX009. My Orient Mako II need a new friend :)

[@billlowe9417]

In Tom Stanley’s book The Millionaire Next Door, his research showed that the top watch brand worn by these “hidden” wealthy were Seiko’s.

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

I love these videos, Teddy. From the way you described them, Seiko could very much have been considered the pioneer in wrist-borne tech.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Yes and no. Regarding quartz technology, The Swiss were the first to develop a quartz wristwatch movement (the BETA 1) and Longines was the first to make a quartz wristwatch with the Ultra-Quartz. However, Seiko was the first to bring a quartz wristwatch to market, so they get all the credit. The Seiko Astron was also a luxury piece, meaning it wouldn't be until 1972 that Bulova's Accuquartz would be released, which was the first mass-market quartz watch.

[@rachellep.5374]

happy to be one of your 30% subscribers who always view your vidz 👏👏

[@josealcaraz7454]

Teddy what about a chronology of Seiko divers?

[@richardraby6266]

Something about the late-60's to late Seventies Sport divers and Divers. they just Ouse quality and most are worth a rebuild of just waring. Definitely gave the SWISS a big wakeup call.

[@markgrieves1307]

Seiko. Some day all watches will be made this way!

[@ΕυάγγελοςΠλεξίδας]

What's the model of the seiko wach in (13:18)??? I loved it!

[@rizqipangestu912]

im looking for it too

[@gordonmiller1]

Awesome video! Love the history, it means so much with watches.

[@DarylSkinner]

Casio make Japanese movements they are super popular & reliable

[@snakedude61]

I would like to see somebody do a video on JDM seikos. I don't mean made in Japan. I mean Japan only, kanji on the date wheel JDM haha. I just got the sarz005 recently and I want to find more but it's tough. Being that this is my first "real watch" I'm not sure where to be looking.

[@wandulonian]

Ok I subscribed. Even though we have different watch tastes this was a well thought out and informative video.

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

Definitely talk about King Seiko, Grand Seiko. Hell, even Credor!

[@michalsteier315]

Great summary. Thanks.

[@EK-jm7uw]

Liked and subscribed Great content and commentary Keep up the good work buddy👏🏼

[@Justin-ol6vk]

LOL behind the scenes @ 12:00

[@F15ACC2001]

Would be interesting to get the background of TAG Heuer and why they are so hated by KZbin watch channels.

[@michaelperry6376]

Great Video.

[@suvidhvongpunsawad4]

Teddy you haveverygoodknowledge on seikothankyouexcellent article good job thanksagain

[@lordseph]

The greatest lie ever told by a watch enthusiast: 14:05 "I don't imagine myself getting a new watch anytime soon."

[@ivanth]

what do you think about the orient star gmt inner rotating bezel? i think it's the model sdj0002

[@aaronaustrie]

I love history and especially when it has to do with inventions / machines

[@dinkaa2000]

Sorry I was not subscribed this whole time 🕰. I’m subscribed now.

[@PukaHeadMan]

Excellent Video!

[@benjaminbryer]

One thing I would like to hear more about, is about the Brand « Fossil » and Timex

[@davidcrandall4958]

Now,This is what you excell at Teddy! I f you continue with these instead of preaching I wont have to unsubscribe!

[@canonyeo4286]

Excellent video. I reproduce here my comments on Bark and Jack video on the SBGN005, a very honest and unpretentious video -"I will say something here which for some reasons, you don't hear people talk about on youtube. I bought my first Rolex and Patek 20 years ago. I bought the solid gold Yatchmaster new during the 97 Asian financial crisis with a 30% discount for 6700 usd and a pre-own hand-crafted solid gold Three Centre Hand Manual wind Patek with box and papers for just 2500 usd. I escape 3 previous crisis and i am prepared for the next one, which, Jim Rogers said is going to be bigger than all previous 3 adds up. I still have these watches which includes the Daytona, Batman, Hulk, Air-king, Date-just and the Nautilus. I came in contact with GS much later. Like you, I cannot stop thinking about it when i first saw it. Since then, I have 15 in my collections. I have 2 9F, both giving me +2 sec per year. The SBGV237 has an unique case design and bracelet. The case side profile is the most beautiful of all my watches. The bracelet does taper a bit from 19 to 18. I cannot see the Nautilus being more superior in finishing, and, the GS certainly feel silkier. The hands and indices dances even in dim light which makes my heart skip a bit every time i see them play with the lights. The Patek and rolex do not do this for me. I do see finer details on the Patek's mechanism, but, you can also see the same in higher end GS/Credor. 'I agree with the value proposition. I have BMW, Benz and Lexus. They always lose money. The value is in the satisfaction i get from them. Then again, unlike the cars, I buy all my GS with a 25% regular discount. I see that none of my GS loses money. Some of the LE like the Peacock and SBGH047 Silver Iwateyama have actually increase in prices. I aspect my latest acquisitions, the SBGK005 and SBGY003 to be the same, but, it doesn't really matter. Also, i like thicker and bigger watches as much as i like smaller and thinner watches, bec i know why they are made that way. Anyway, unless you are buying one or two watches, it's pretty boring if all your watches are small and thin. Really, if you have played with watches for a long time, you would have gotten over this stigma, which some 'experts' like to promote incessantly. They are just giving people wrong idea. The thing with Rolex is this. Though machine made, they are very well made. But, these days, they are over-hyped, and over-priced. If you put them beside the GS, you can clearly see the difference between machine made and hand crafted ones. Also, the range of mechanism in the GS is more exciting. Patek, on the other hand, are very well hand-made watches, but, they are also over-hyped and over-priced. The pasture is not as green on the other side as what many people is implying. If you are not familiar with watches, you may be surprised to find that, of the much over-looked 9S64, there's none better in the Patek. It takes an excellent mechanism to carry the long minute hand, and an even longer second hand at high frequency for 72 hours and at the same time keeps 'chronometer time.' Mine gives me +2 spd. Connoisseurs called this type of sec hand the Third Hand and the best of watches. This is the most basic of complications, but, probably, the most important. It's the foundation for good automatic watches. When people says, ' High horology need not be expensive,' this would be an excellent example ( I bought the SBGW231 new for only 3K). Other complications are nice, but, only if you understand this basic. Then, again, the 9S63 is a much better mechanism than the Caltrava small second. '" Here is my comment on Watchbox video comparing the SBGK002 with Omega Tressor : 'The gs not only has a better mechanism than the patek calatrava small sec but way better all round. The dial is an art piece. Wrong comparison. The tressor should be compared to the gs caliber 9s64, the latest being the sbgw231 which cost one third the price of the omega. The hands and indices of the gs dances even in dim lights. The tressor runs at lower beat and yet has lower power reserve.' Then, there is one that compares the Sub with the GS Hi-beat diver. It has a picture of a watch with the left showing the sub's hour hand, and the right side, the GS minute hand. That's a very wrong picture. The Sub's hands are much smaller and shorter, especially, the minute hand. It takes a much better mechanism to carry the bigger and longer hands of the GS to run at higher beat, maintaining a higher power reserve, and at the same time keep excellent time.' The tourbillion is a marvel, but, now you can have one for 500 usd. The Spring-drive is a standing marvel, testament of piaget's 70K failure. My latest, the SBGY003, is arriving next week. This is one up, being a manual wind. What i said is nothing special. It's common knowledge among watch collectors.

[@jacksonk75k95]

Was thinking about a cocktail time I'll take this video as a sign and buy it

[@j.j.h.atemycereal]

Very well done video. I didn’t even bother trying to do a shot every time you said “Seiko”. I would die. But this was quite interesting. Hopefully we’re done with Seiko for awhile.

[@j.j.h.atemycereal]

Sorry, that came out snarkier than I intended.

[@johnny6171]

Great job!

[@wayneorellana2549]

I would love to know what type of watches Johnny Cash had. Would anyone have any information on his collection?

[@markgrieves1307]

Something black. Maybe the Casioak stealth..... Whatever, it would have to be black.

[@ash-habulyaminnur3513]

Anybody know the reference number for the watch at 0:22?

[@oliviaobrien8870]

Great video ! Own a couple of Presages - beautiful dials ! Great "bang for buck" ! What was the model no. of that 'cream' dial Seiko with blue hands toward the end (around 13.17 min)?

[@reapermachine]

I didn't know that the yanny was seikos first watch. :O

[@feiwong70]

13:01 what is Ref. No on that Seiko 5?

[@JulesHancockShow]

How come you don't sell seikos on your store bro?

[@RandomPeopleYTDotCom]

Off topic: What is your hair routine?

[@angela5150]

Hello, can someone tell me, how the watch in 13:13 is called? Thank you in advance, cheers.

[@DanielClementYoga]

You make great, informative videos. If you hired an editor to clean up some of the grammar in your text before you read it, it would make a big difference.

[@hasanahmed3860]

Someone cast this guy as Spider-Man

[@bani_niba]

Seiko has so many lines of dive watches. I would be interested to understand the history of those watches.

[@RampartPh]

i'm curious w/c is the bigger japanese company nowadays: seiko or casio?

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

PURE? CLASS STRAP? NATO CHUFFED? TO BITS OKAY? CIAO edit: OMG TEDDY GAVE MY COMMENT A HEART I CAN DIE IN PEACE NOW.

[@BigChungusthe3rd]

Looks like you lost it sorry

[@walihamid4104]

What’s the name of the watch at 0:22

[@KennySouthPark86]

What is the watch at 13.18?

[@leokristal-polci2319]

I know this video is old, but does anyone know the ref number for the watch at 3:13

[@Texmotodad]

Wow! Thx!

[@roydoorenspleet1548]

I hope someone can tell me the models at 13m07s and 13m19s ^^

[@shipmate3577]

Only Seiko worth owning is the Seiko Marinemaster 300. Save your money... and buy one.

[@CollegeDerBlock]

Nice Video... I just ordered today a Seiko Baby Turtle. I had my eyes on that for quite a time. I finished school four days ago and wanted to treat myself. What do you think about it? Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Love the turtle. Mini turtles have crossed my mind to get. All the best from the states!

[@etaesu83]

What is the watch at 13:18 ?

[@arykummara4243]

Damn last time i was here you were at 45 k subs

[@thedankatheist3466]

Yo what the ref number for the watch at 13:22

[@regmolnar4926]

Seiko 5 lug width?

[@yyling91]

hey its Q from MI6

[@willross7121]

I just purchased my first watch.. i treated myself to a seiko sks610p1 chrono, anyone have any knowledge on this watch or just anything to say in general? 👍👍

[@davidhayter8516]

I’m wearing a mid-seventies.

[@ClintGrantham]

Cover micro-brands under $800

[@anilkumar-eh9db]

Super

[@tikaramlitule7270]

Sir namaste

[@HRM.H]

Seiko has such a diverse history , you could make a whole 10 episode series about it.

[@BonafonteLeonardo]

You do not speak about Spring Drive movement, do you?

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Nope. As I said in the beginning, just focusing on seiko history for this one.

[@cindyneely6087]

Seiko sea horse 👍

[@z4m41r]

Who's watching this with a Seiko on their wrists?

[@willypavius6783]

Zamair Ibrahim 👋

[@LordArioh]

I don't have any Seiko (

[@z4m41r]

@@LordArioh Time to get one!

[@LordArioh]

@@z4m41r I'll be getting NEO 70's panda in a couple of weeks)

[@z4m41r]

@@LordArioh Great choice! An icon and a classic!

[@ragkong]

Great video!