The Seiko 5 is back at 40mm. You gotta see these!

Wow! Talk about killing it! Seiko releases 9 new Seiko 5 models at 40mm this past week. All 9 are total lookers, and certainly deserve some of your attention. Take a look at the Seiko collection at:
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[@nhilal94]

Tudor: We made the Skx. Seiko: We made the Black Bay.

[@UGA.D]

+1. Brilliant!

[@islandwatch]

Genius. Pinned!

[@andrewkristanto3517]

Checkmate! 👍🏻

[@1nCub3]

To me SKX looks better than Tudor, these are also the perfect size and functionality. Could somebody recommend a similar watch with better materials and everything? I was looking at Damasko DA34, would buy Sinn 104 if it had a normal or a 12h bezel as opposed to countdown. Cheers!

[@JuanHernandez-dw4vq]

I've seen this joke before 🤔

[@riorosario1]

Just got mine. Thanks Marc. It looks outstanding, perfect size for a 7.5 wrist and a classy/clean looks. Great design. Needs a bracelet that compliments it better.

[@steved1593]

The advantage it has over so many others is its features which are distinctly Seiko. The case shape and dial design have identity that is recognizable from any angle. I'm glad Seiko have held on to the style.

[@ciao_abhi]

As soon as this came back in stock in your store, I bought it immediately! happy to purchase from you!

[@78prasanna]

Very nice review. Beautiful models . Seiko has solved the problem of the bezels not being in sync with the 12 hr mark in some watches by removing the rotating bezels!!!. But this looks gorgeous. Definitely going to buy one.

[@ClassicalProtestant]

When these first drop everyone is like no way...then eight months later you are strolling through Kohl’s and you see it on sale with an additional 20 dollar coupon and it comes home for $149.00 and all is well!

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

The Redeemed Office 1689 150 is still to much. The only thing they’re good for is modding, spend 200 in parts and design something no one else has.

[@Ironworthstriking]

@@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102 So then what do you suggest for a newbie? I like the classic diver look and like Seiko.

[@LS1007]

The blue ones are my favorites. Thanks for sharing them Marc! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@islandwatch]

Glad you like them!

[@Bryce_C.]

Just received the srpe51 from you a few days ago & I’m very happy with my purchase. The chapter ring is aligned straight as well!!!

[@TruckeeDoggo]

Excellent video. When I first saw this watch, I thought it was just a Seiko 5KX without the rotating bezel (because it kind of looks like that from first glance). Didn't realize it was a new case design until this video.

[@Hellacop6]

Just ordered one in gilt, I just love the design of this one, very tudor-esque. Can’t wait to put it on a brown leather 👌🏻

[@Soggz7785]

I bought the anthracite grey on, last week. Great watches! Just what I was after!

[@ClassicalProtestant]

Love Seiko...I do. If I catch a sale I’d grab one of these BUT the micro-brand scene is soooo epic right now. The $150-600 price range is being owned by micro brands in 2020.

[@GarySleep]

SRPE 53 just arrived. Man what a piece. Not disappointed is an understatement! The sculptured case is breathtaking - they way it plays in the light. The dial goes from inky black to vibrant blue depending on the light. Perfect proportions for my 7" wrist. Bracelet is your usual Seiko 5 stuff. Functional, but that's it. At £289 (after customs charges 😒) its STILL a steal. Get tooling up on that solid screwed links/milled clasp bracelet Mark. You've got my custom for it already! :)

[@acausevic1]

I have a Seiko 5 thats close to 25 years old. It’s been to hell and back twice over. It runs like a dream. Best watch I’ve ever owned in terms of value and reliability. Can’t ever go wrong with a Seiko5. Considering this new one now.

[@wepps8591]

They look great. Seiko def took some clues from the mod community. Glad you’re getting restocked with nice Seikos after the SKXs were discontinued.

[@user-pz5ju7mw3k]

I think it’s gorgeous. This one and the orient ray 2 are my next buys, both from your site 👍👍 great review

[@kcgfy81]

It's so simple it's beautiful!

[@philagee]

Absolutely love these. Nice and clean, no ugly Prospex or Presage logo. I've always been a fan of that "Automatic" italicized font. 40x11.5 are great middle-ground dimensions, especially the thickness. I will definitely be picking one up and recommending these to anyone looking to get into "real" watches.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for that!

[@refusist]

just got a new job and bought this watch!! Current daily driver is a vintage Seiko quartz which is nice but OMG this is my first proper automatic! So exited!

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting piece. Keep up the good work. Regards.

[@weezkidtube]

Thanks for the review. Just caught up with this one. Gone are the days $200-$250 watches are considered expensive, note this is a JDM model. Got myself the anthracite color, looking forward to a daily wear. I hope mine will show that "Made In Japan" mark on the dial.

[@Thesupermanning]

I truly hope there is a big poster at the Seiko Factory that says: “It’s seiko, you take what you get”. 😂

[@islandwatch]

LOL

[@TAdamRox]

"Eh, whaddaya gonna do?"

[@LudicInterface]

@@islandwatch Is it common for them to come with misaligned chapter ring or misaligned faces like that? Even my $125 Casio has perfect alignment.

[@IvoTrausch]

@@LudicInterface They have been for years. I have a '96 SKX007 that had a misaligned chapter ring; and I recently bought a SKX009 (actually from the last ever production run), with an aligned chapter ring, but with the hour hand way off in the rhubarb.

[@heysmitty1231]

The skx I bought from Marc lined up pretty good

[@thehappywristchannel]

Have to admit I almost added one to my cart this weekend. Would be nice to see that blue dial version with gilt hands and hour markers

[@tbashir92]

"The world's a globe, how can there be an eastern part?" Bruhhhh, you're making me question everything I ever learned.

[@jaysterling26]

As both GMT invented & Longitude problem solved in England I feel that any map of the world that doesn't have the British Isles in the centre is fundamentally wrong.

[@islandwatch]

:)

[@izayus11]

Mark was a nerd before nerding out was considered cool. I like it.

[@MrMadvillan]

a true engineer

[@PETERJOHN101]

bruh, it's called relative to your *_position_* on that globe, nothing to do with the shape of the planet.

[@armandr1613]

Just ordered the aftermarket bracelet for it on your site. Thanks Marc.

[@o.wikstrom9008]

Thanks. They look pretty decent, to say the least, all of them. But the blue dial one on a bracelet is really a stunner.

[@brianeharmonjr]

Oooooh, REALLY like that grey dial with the nylon and matte bezel!

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@petertakacs8046]

Only Seiko is capable of making such randomly (so "every piece is unique!") misaligned chapter rings, I think they are proud of it as this has became part of their tradition.

[@019bc3]

My Seiko SRPE is aligned perfectly and I suspect it might be a counterfeit watch :)

[@whosmatta]

I love my SRPE55. I know it’s only a $250 dollar watch and you can get it on sale for cheaper but it’s my first “real” watch with an automatic movement and I’m happy with it so far. When I can afford another one it’s going to be a Tissot or a Hamilton.

[@KabobHope]

These solid boys look pretty sharp. They put a lot of thought into what their customers want.

[@Billeh556]

Love these for the Price. Wish it came in a no date version as an option.

[@batatafuckingabout]

Finally! Thank you Mark! And thank you Seiko!!!

[@islandwatch]

My pleasure!

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

I bought the silver dial on the nylon strap recently. For a while I wore it on a silver/black Bond NATO but now have it on a black leather rally strap and it looks the business!

[@CallSignJammer]

I just picked up the 53 (blue) and the 57 (bk/gold) and they are both stunners. I wish I was cool enough to wear them both at the same time.

[@andrewfitzgibbons3492]

I pulled the trigger on the blue dial with bracelet I live in Ireland it cost me €40 roughly to ship but I hope I have done the right thing my first automatic can't wait, great vid!

[@gbsprasanna]

Thanks Marc for the review. Glad you are carrying this. Will save up and pull the trigger.

[@islandwatch]

Right on

[@KrazyShark]

I wasn't particularly excited for this model compared to the SRPD Diver Style ones but after seeing one in a store, Oh My Lord, do they look insanely good. Really really beautiful watches, very versatile. If you can check one out in the flesh trust me the pics and vids don't do these fellas honor.

[@jeremyrockler246]

Just received this today SRPE67 and it's perfect!!

[@gustaff.weldon]

Didn’t watch fully yet but I already love the nerd clock on the wall behind you :)

[@achiltsompanos447]

Bottoms up design for sure. Also the eastern part is labelled because we have selected a reference frame Marc!

[@haybob2527]

Nice looking Seiko, I started my watch collecting with vintage Seiko 5's, still have 2 of them in my collection..

[@islandwatch]

Very nice!

[@benoitbrule1893]

I 'm the proud owner of a Seiko SRPE 67 ,w/ matte black Dial,.bought it from a guy from Ottawa,in North Glengarry. All i have To say,it's a keeper !! A real tank,a every day watch ! Very accurate watch w/ 21 sec loss/ day. Which is very good ! Changed the original black nato, for a leather strap,and it looks very nice !! Very happy w/ this dress skx!! Lifetime keeper ! Need i say more ? May i go now officer ?!!.

[@varanid9]

I like it; reminds me of Brando's Rolex GMT with missing bezel from "Apocalypse Now".

[@iandickerman365]

If only I knew about your islander line of watches before bought my Ray II. Next time for sure! Great video Marc!

[@islandwatch]

Next time!

[@LamiaAnanna]

I placed order of the first watch SRPE51 specifically after you said you sell the made in japan models 🤩 my first made in jp watch this will be 😍

[@bruceleroy8063]

Every so often the giants have to remind us what kind of value they can produce. Definitely getting this with the islander bracelet.

[@jonoedwards4195]

Oh yes please, but can I have one with a pressed Jubi? Haha, We always want more Mark, awesome creation. Great review, 4 O'clock, I love the Explorer style bezel, slip straight under sleeves and gloves. Thanks LIW, never thought I would call a Five a total package, even the two tones look good, Seiko bringing it!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@andrewfitzgibbons3492]

I got mine it's the buss supper happy with the watch.

[@saintdave1877]

As one of the few people on KZbin who didn't hate on the 5kx ( I suspect because you understand what people want and what people buy , as an actual shop owner ) , I hope you do really well out of these 👍 the black dial and bracelet looks really nice , if I ever get a job again I might treat myself to one 🤣

[@islandwatch]

Thanks David!

[@biketron]

Those are good looking pieces! Marc my goodman, this what I was saying when I said we need an Islander with an Aqua Terra style case.

[@islandwatch]

;)

[@edteach3r]

@biketron : amen to that! Add a sapphire crystal and screw-in crown and the Islander Explorer will fly off the shelves.

[@metcalisbehindme213]

Call it the Island Explorer and you got it!

[@briansmith3011]

Metcal Rolex sent a cease and desist over using the “J” and “O” words in videos, I would hate to see the legal response to someone using the Explorer name.

[@paulwilberforce9659]

At this point I'm sure Seiko has a designated toddler they use to install the chapter rings..

[@islandwatch]

LOL

[@a_single_white_female]

It is such a non-issue.

[@goodnameyt6675]

I sensed sarcasm when he said the alignment wasnt that bad, LOL

[@Mr_Memer.876]

@@a_single_white_female basic QC is a non issue?

[@paulwilberforce9659]

@@a_single_white_female if you're blind maybe

[@cmitt8883]

I’m not a gilt watch wearer generally, but the rose gold colored one is fantastic fancy pants! These are all nice and the size is superb for us wrist challenged folk.

[@S_t_even]

Getting the first one you showed off for my 19th birthday on monday, should last me all throughout uni and my master's, I'm really excited for it

[@islandwatch]

Cool! Good luck and enjoy!

[@davidbaird1898]

Great review! Typically, the one I like is the most expensive one! 😎

[@islandwatch]

LOL. Rose gold?

[@davidbaird1898]

Long Island Watch ... 'fraid so...the two tone gold is lovely.

[@uniqu3xperience965]

I sold every seiko I had only one I have is the padi samurai and still have some alignment issues (but is so nice!) That first watch you showed has some crazy misaligned chaptering. When I was 5 I got a citizen promaster that still works no misalignment they still sale the same edition and still no misalignment. Seiko needs to step up their games. I don't want a watch that I need to pray to dont get a bad one when arrives to the mail. You rock Marc.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching still!

[@siddhesh]

Fantastic new watches!! Love the smaller case size and the classic colors 👌 I guess we need to snap out of expecting lower prices on new Seiko 5's just because the old ones (with 7S movements) are very economical... These have not flooded the market to have the prices drop.. On the wrist, am I right in thinking that, this one seems *almost* identical in size due to the larger crystal? These are definitely going to be popular enough to push StrapCode or UncleSeiko to start making compatible "Jubilee-style" solid link bracelets

[@islandwatch]

Yes. It will wear quite well, and is very easy to read.

[@Zzzzalazar]

This is a very beautiful watch, I want one

[@anirudhmoudgal]

Thanks! Would have loved to see a side by side comparison between the 42mm 5KX, these new 40mm-ers and the 38mm SKX013. I found both the 42mm and 38mm SKXs very to be top-heavy and I wonder how the new 40mm-ers feel on the wrist.

[@islandwatch]

Glad it helped!

[@resjon7981]

Nice watch I will just wait for the islander version with a lined up chapter ring, 39mm, no date and a decent bracelet.

[@JP-qb8qx]

The blue on nylon looks great. A no date version would be the bees knees.

[@256k_]

that blue looks awesome

[@HyperHorse]

Wow you let your hair grow a bit. I LOVE IT!!!!

[@discingaround]

I think the lack of bezel brings it closer to the 'desk diver' and further from a dedicated diver in my opinion. However, I think it looks great and almost a larger version of their 36-38mm dress watches.

[@kirandeeepSingh]

Wow, with bigger dial, I got Seiko 5 1986 model, thats working fine even today.

[@Janet_Airlines802]

This is my next purchase for sure, I love the Black Bay Heritage from Tudor but cant afford it. This will do nice.

[@mrxcman9272]

Dang these are some pretty cool watches.

[@TheRafros]

These look incredible, not usually a blue dial guy but those are handsome. I wonder if Seiko would ever do a white dial version.

[@wristray8775]

Didn't expect Seiko do this. 5s are the best of the experiments that Seiko does. I really like my seiko5 turtle 2019, made in Japan. A turtle that stays under your cuffs!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@wongjefx980]

They look nice...play on Tudor Black Bay... the relaunch of new hip Seiko 5's last year and the demise of the SKX line and possbile wind down of the SARB 033 and 035 was not disappointing. These watches look good and not labeled with the old Seiko 5 SNK logo. At $275US MSRP, not bad. I wish there was a re-issue of the Spork SRP043...something of play on Marathon.

[@jwags24]

Man these look great !

[@islandwatch]

They are!

[@simonhodgetts6530]

I think they look great!

[@mad0uche]

My dude I could listen to you talk all day

[@havearendra2369]

Very good look watch.

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

I love mine. Using it with a thick, leather strap, with white stitching.. it originally came with the grey NATO strap. NATO was cool…

[@MilanNikolic96]

I really like the design, quite memorable. Might get the blue one one day

[@islandwatch]

Go for it!

[@peteperry]

The Blue is fabulous if you have not purchased one. I have it and it pops... wonderful watch!

[@SirStamford27]

Even in Seiko's own advert posters on some recent new releases the alignment was out 😮😮

[@johnmuthan286]

Imagine an skx homage in that same dimension, it would be great, If only Long Island watch had such a watch in their catalog ;)

[@hcwm2]

The grey one with brushed bezel on a nice leather strap..., now that would be something pretty to behold. Let's see how much they will come down in price over time. For the time being I am waiting for the ISL-18 to come back.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@bvibes13]

I was about to buy the isl18 but it sold out. Patiently waiting for that sunburst blue to come back instock

[@infinitigjj6779]

Wow I like that size. I just got a seiko sary057 and its a beautiful watch, but its a little bit on a big size. This one is exactly, almost looks like rolex explorer

[@spenzalii]

The grey nylon is the bee's knees with that brushed bezel.

[@islandwatch]

Yup.

[@bigfootsburneraccount9160]

Im tempted by this

[@AJMacDonaldJr]

Very nice! 😃 I like the grey one!

[@islandwatch]

Me too!

[@bluetoast8584]

I'm loving it so far. I have a seiko with a cheaper movement, it's two minutes fast per day and it's dead half the time when I wake up. This is 6 seconds fast per day and actually seems to have a 40 hour power reserve. Looks great, perfect size.

[@toonlad4091]

Definitely a competitor/ alternative of an Alpinist or SARB, really cool looking and great price. For those looking for a field watch but something unique and keeping close to the standard Explorer vibe but doing its own thing...... I'm sold on the grey with ss bracelet👌

[@islandwatch]

Right on

[@JeeGee114]

A grey sunburst Sarb. Now that I would buy.

[@heckyeah8292]

Just got the grey one as well and no regrets

[@anthonydevono8833]

Nice looking selection

[@mhsvz6735]

New subscriber here as of this week. Great channel and your watch website is incredible! I'll definitely be a future customer, probably very soon. Just wondering, why do you wear the string around your wrist. Thank you and continued success with your business.

[@bitchoflivingblah]

5:07 i have bad eyesight, coke bottles for lenses, and even i can see the alignment is way outta wack.

[@Sad.YTbruh]

Yeah wtf

[@fredo1070]

That is one handsome watch and it screams Seiko. But alas I have too many Seikos already.

[@thisispw]

Great product bet they sell well. Should make more of the movement, the 4R35/6 is in so many watches, the micro-brands are a massive percentage around the world, must be a reason. Pleased Seiko are playing nicely now.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks.

[@jayhill6833]

FYI Steinhart 20mm bracelet works with factory hollow endlink, it looks sharp alot sharper

[@kendesjarlais7577]

Mark, great vid-- what's your take on the solar atomic gshocks

[@JonasNeumann6]

So since there is a pretty large chapter ring, the dial might be small under it. Do you think the snxs79 dial will fit? Please do a disassembly video😅

[@Anthmassi]

Curious of your thoughts on the SRPE69 blacked out pvd variant? Lots of hate online seemingly but I love the look.

[@bcpyc]

The gray version instantly caught my attention. Bought it on launch day here in Japan, reference SBSA051.

[@GarySleep]

Ordered 😀 SRPE53. Very excited....

[@islandwatch]

Great! Thank you

[@d7r_tv]

Yellow actually cool for summer walking around streets in flip-flops.

[@mikesomerset6338]

I have one of these. It is possible that Seiko may have come out with the perfect mechanical watch with this.

[@PakoBar2717]

Lovely watch. I like the simplicity (First watch) and the size of course, the water resistance and the movement. But I don't like the fact that the watch is sold out.

[@islandwatch]

It's in stock. Just click through.

[@alfinputra5772]

@@islandwatch not for the SRPE57 tho :(

[@csmats5374]

Very interesting. One thing about Seiko is they always keep moving. Not everyone likes every move they make, but no one can say they're boring.

[@islandwatch]

That is true.