Seiko Just Released The BEST Watch Of The Year! Here's Why

[@hibernopithecus7500]

Yep, everyone loves a mug. Especially Seiko!

[@Strideo1]

I wish Seiko would stop using the Prospex logo on everything, actually.

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

Hard not to see the Twitter sign in it now

[@e28forever30]

Nothing wrong with it, it’s actually a clever design, and it separates their tool watches from the others.

[@Strideo1]

@@e28forever30 Many models just look better without it. Especially the Alpinist models where it really looks out of place.

[@seanhensman8568]

Gimmicky and meh

[@ernestoechevers4741]

I wouldn't buy any seiko over 400dls with that horrible x on the dial it just makes the watch look cheap They can put that logo on the back case. I can live with it there but not on the dial As a matter of fact, I stopped wearing my turtle and MM200 because of that darn X

[@ba2724]

I don't post on this channel so much, but I have to say...that watch is GORGEOUS!!!! Oh my, I'm moved by this beauty! It's now on my To Buy list. Thanks for the review, Russ!

[@shannonspence4183]

I tried this on yesterday, I gotta say, Seiko nailed it with this one!

[@Justin.Franks]

For that price I think it should have included the 6R64 (the true GMT version of the 6R54).

[@17arando]

I'd buy it if it did. Without that functionality it's pretty overpriced.

[@Drakewyrm]

Being overpriced is the new Seiko way...

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That’s a great shout! However 2k :/

[@markkuzminski3922]

I agree, but it's already too expensive. As Russell points out, this would jack the price up further. It looks great but... I will keep holding out for a Miyota 9075 powered microbrand to screatch true GMT itch! Haven't quute found the right combination of price and availability with a date complication.

[@markkuzminski3922]

Hmmm... The Traska Venturer is back in stock in a couple of days' time.... 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Audittr2108]

It is one of the nicest Seikos around, however, I would never pay £1500 for a Seiko.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Me to

[@vodizzzle]

Was guessing around 300$ just almost spilled my milk reading in the comments it’s 1500😂

[@shaer6]

Love to buy it but not for that price.. almost fell off my chair

[@nerdbot37]

Put me in the ‘love it, but not the price’ camp.

[@fark69]

Seems like every watch I want is like that these days...

[@clifforddean232]

I was sooo close, I was guessing $1,700.00 with the exchange rate I was close. That bracelet and the face dial, just perfect.

[@mikeellis4345]

I love reissues from the .. old days ( when I was a kid) That’s a beautiful watch! I want it despite my huge sausage fingers!!

[@philbooth5570]

Looks amazing, love the size and details. But I've had terrible experiences with 6R movements, which cannot be judged out of the box. Still this would be tempting if not for the price. Great video, love the channel.

[@qvinto365]

On the spot. Seiko keeps raising the prices for 6R watches without making any QC improvements.

[@spx1416]

nice looking watch but £1,500???. way better things out there for that price or a lot less. don't think there will be a big rush to get one. great review as ever

[@plektosgaming]

I've been waiting decades to buy this again. BUT.. the price is twice what it needs to be.

[@meanmistermustard2485]

Congratulations on your 100k milestone! Cheers!

[@lefroy1]

Seiko are pricing themselves right out of their traditional market.

[@clifforddean232]

A good $1000 watch and under is exactly where they should be, in my opinion. Grand Seiko should not be compromised by their basic models even if it carries an X.

[@Krauser1226]

Agreed. Loved everything about this until he got to the price. I love Seiko but there are a lot of other watches I'd be picking up for 1500 before this.

[@tariqkhonji6556]

Their watches are too good for those old price ranges… it should be considered an entry level luxury brand in my opinion

[@artsykilla]

China time baby

[@melissasmess2773]

I skipped right over them and bought an Omega! 😂

[@mmrahman82]

I have to admit, I really do like this watch. The retro design with the brushed articulated bracelet and that grey dial, Seiko really have hit it out of the park with this one.

[@vladimirbustamante3692]

Really enjoyed watching your enthusiasm for this particular model. One could even tell how much you loved reviewing it. Too bad they came up with that unreasonable price tag though.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I know!!!! Gutted!!

[@spencemiller9301]

What a beauty! Gives me a Doxa vibe. But you are right - price is the issue (for me). If I was a Seiko fanatic I would be all over this. And the limited edition makes the price a little less dear ... Sigh ... I will have to stare at it a bit longer. 😊. Thanks for the quick show on this one. You got this out during the pre-order phase.

[@darrenfry4695]

You so deserve your accolades russ , you give us excellent content with laughts galore. Cheers russ..100 k ( so cool).

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you Darren !!!

[@adamk8451]

Absolute Bobby Belter. Looks the bee’s knees. They do reissues VERY well.

[@mamayl8592]

That's a nice watch. The color and sunburst effect on the watch are next level awesome. The price? Meh. I won't get it. But I fully support any Seiko fan who does. I don't think they'll regret it.

[@Zotrax1946]

Yeh, I like it. And I want one. Very “Seikoik” look, which is brilliant.

[@garethsigrist8714]

Another mega show MWC! This is a really well done reissue from Seiko but I think that price is a bit too high for anyone but the most die hard Seiko enthusiasts to consider. I think the Alpinist GMT still sits atop the pile of Seiko releases in 2023 but this is a very nice reissue for sure!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Gareth! I hear ya! Thank you so much for your input!

[@MyRetroWatches]

It’s mad that they have priced it so high . Dealers will be getting it at less than half of the retail trust me. 19mm was very popular with Seiko back in the 70s, even the original Willard 6105-8110 was 19mm. I’m pleased they kept it because to make it 20 you would have to increase the whole case size. Seiko did make another watch like this without the GMT but I forget the reference. I walked away from one recently at a watch fair for £80 and now regret it badly!! Since the sport 5 video I have one now from First Class watches which I’m really pleased with.

[@Dadication3]

Congrats on the 100k! MWC friction bezel face! Gimme one as well. Lume pips look like the 3 o’clock pip on my SJE, so cool. Wow, the wife likes it!!! Proper Seikonerd here.

[@bogrot69]

I'm with you on this one brother! Seiko knocked this one out of the park. Should be a true GMT though at that price.

[@ilmarcorizzo]

100.000! Well done man!!

[@Beechhill]

100.000! So very deserved, mate! WOOHOO!

[@spa2damax]

Bracelet is SO nice. Its like an elevated casio bracelet with good materials and finishing.

[@mb9472]

This watch was one of my grail watches. I managed to find a NoS example back in 21. The bracelet was a little tight on my wrist so I swapped the original folding clasp for a generic one off ebay which was about 5mm longer. I must say the watch also looks great on a black Geckota Handmade Premium Italian Leather strap. Because of the design of the watch there is no unsightly gap between the strap and the case. The Geckota rally straps are fantastic straps as well.

[@Jtjustintimberlake]

pretty sweet. I would love to see another dial color

[@jboomhauer]

At £500 maybe, but £1500?? I'd rather get Oris, Longines, Christopher Ward, B&M, FC, you have so many options!

[@joewhite6875]

Broham! 100k! Congrats!!!

[@robh.2400]

I can't say I'm a big fan of the looks of this one. Just personal preference. Seems like a nicely made watch though.

[@endlessrage4062]

£1500 for a -15/+25 a day movement… they are trippin’ balls

[@jaysterling26]

I think Seiko know that most yobokies swap their watches (at least ) daily so accuracy can ....

[@gautam9]

You got me when you pointed out that there was no prospex logo!

[@todoroki]

Everyone complaining about the price. 1499 GBP is the new 899 GBP. Deal with it!

[@jamessheffield9091]

If this is £1500, how much is the Pogue reissue going to be?!

[@bassplayer2011ify]

It all depends on the movement. If they go with a mecha quartz probably around that 1000 dollar mark give or take a few hundred. If the they go with an auto your looking at 2000 plus. This is assuming it's not a limited edition.

[@rayharrison6400]

I think a Pogue will be about £800.

[@jaysterling26]

Is that actually going to happen, or is the idea an obvious cash grab, 'cough' , reissue, that 'just' has to be realised?

[@jamessheffield9091]

@@jaysterling26 I don't know with any certainty but it's quite likely.

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

My 1969 Omega Seamaster 120 has a 19mm strap. I became rather adept at trimming 20mm straps to fit with a razor blade. 20mm NATO straps would often be fine without modification.

[@stephenday-dh6zd]

You are correct, this is a thing of beauty, and it's dressy too

[@angryagain68]

"1,500"! Ya. That's a truckload of cheddar!

[@christianrivero446]

The boxed sapphire pumped the price. But you know it’s a turtle case and i will going to absolutely love it so why not.

[@DJC1969]

Congrats on 100k subs!

[@67NewEngland]

- Love that they used a solid case back but would have expected it to be a bit thinner. Looks well made though

[@welterusten5222]

Congrats on 100k Russ!

[@essa6315]

It's a nice watch but £1500 really gets it up there in terms of competition.

[@jasonbrocious3805]

I wish they would’ve followed what they did with the SSK and put 24 markers on the inside as well. But they were probably sticking to the original design.

[@scottmorrison147]

I've got the 1972 Seiko NaviTimer GMT. Awesome!

[@aznddog]

Congrats on finally hitting 100k subscribers. About time.

[@simlit1]

Thats looks great. I bought a black prospex this year and I wear it most days. Seikos are so good at the moment. Great vid mate

[@doctorbohr1585]

3:32 best bezel face ever! 😂

[@gary2632]

“How bloody much !” 😮

[@nottherealaaron]

The price is absurd when you can get a lightly used Grand Seiko SBGN003 that pays its own respect to the Navigator Timer for not much more.

[@rodiow369]

Hilarious price Seiko well done !, and to think some mugs will actually go for it!

[@Memmaao]

This one is a fantastic watch! I have a King Samurai Shu-Iro, and the only thing that I don't like about it is the Prospex "X" on the dial. This dial is just perfect. Unfortunately I think I won't get a green light from my wife. I bought a lots of watches in this year from the moonwatch to the Casio A-53W 😂😅🙈

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

You need permission from your wife to buy something? That is rather concerning.

[@Memmaao]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 yes! That's the secret of a long happy relationship! ❤️ I have more than 30 watches and she gave me the permission to buy them, and obviously after the first few one, the rest of them wasn't necessary needed. 🤷🙈

[@inrtime]

Great review and lovely looking watch👍. As you have already said the price maybe be an issue for many me included. It does make me wonder that if Seiko does reissue the Pogue, what price point will they place that at? This or a more reasonable price range like the SRPK17K1? I fear the former 🙄.

[@GRAFHC]

Absolutely love this watch... but you're spot on, the price is too high. $1000ish and maybe, but not $1500.

[@gg.komorebi]

Congratulations for 100000 subscribers ⭐️ Thanks for the great and funny review!!!

[@robcameron9351]

This is a great release. Well-done, Seiko!

[@timemeasured9137]

Pure class. Stunning. Price is a bit steep, but I'm sure this will sell very well.

[@MrObiwan1]

The dial looks beautiful ❤

[@jorgeolguingarcia]

MWC, great watch and review. I just think you missed the section house of pagani, because the caseback is completely a throe back to the quintessential ones from back in the 60's and early 70's. Shame that it's so high priced.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Definitely, truthful!? I’ve got a cold and couldn’t manage to film it!;)

[@CraigLondon]

I like Seiko watches because they're pretty affordable, but I don't think I could drop 1500 on one

[@freedomfirst5420]

🎉Congratulations on 100K subs!🎉

[@Razor_Burn]

Congrats on reaching 100K subs and producing such entertaining videos! 🎉🏆

[@sfstoltenberg]

Now we need the wife's reaction to the price!!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Too scared to tell her!

[@Ian-dd5dm]

Afternoon Russell, I am so amazed you are reviewing this watch. I have been looking at a Black Bay Pro or something very similar, all stainless inc bezel. So I've been looking at alternives Googling away and this came up and I just loved it. It has everything that historical nod, great strap, dims are good and the case shape and dial colour are fabulous. So I am pleased you’ve handled it and positively reviewed it. That friction only bezel I wouldn't have known that, do you think it will move about with general wear? I think youve just cost me 1500 quid.

[@jayeyesacks1604]

As I've posted before elsewhere, in references familiar to every Seikopath, S(eiko's)P(ricing)B(lows) and S(eiko)B(oys)D(on't)C(are).

[@kjellbergvall4605]

You have the best site for watches…keep up the good work🙏

[@matthewgates4130]

$1500 for a Taiwan (if ur lucky)movement... You could have a Squale 39(Swiss) for $1200!

[@loganholmberg2295]

I don't mid the prospex logo but seiko needs to learn that only ones gets to get the big font. If your going to put seiko in big letters on the dial everything prospex needs to be shrunken down to relatively the same size font as the WR rating.

[@xgford94]

3:15 19mm and case back art that is pure 1968 a time traveller could pass this of easily 3:15

[@MrHighbury]

Are they taking the mick ?

[@cfctech6774]

I bought the original version from 1969 for $900 usd a few years ago. It reminds me of when Accutron reissued the Astronaut. I bought one from 1962 for about a 1/3 the price of the new one!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ok. So. Seiko isn’t my wheelhouse… but you want to know what is…. THE MAD WATCH COLLECTOR!! And he’s just freaking hit 100K SUBSCRIBERS!!!! 😱😱💕💕💕✨✨🎉🎉🎉🎉 AHHHHHH!!!! Biggest congrats EVER!!!! Hardest working, most creative and one of a kind watch channel! No one could deserve it more than you Russ!!! Biggest congrats EVER!! 💕💕💕✨ upwards and onwards! CHEERS TO YOU!!! 🥂

[@OrryYoung]

this one caught my eye as well upon release - love that silver dial and cushion case!

[@TCL_Dasler]

I don't think it's a terrible price. It's too much. But it's not like some of em that are 2.5k plus

[@jino9685]

Congrats on 100k!!

[@jonasthemovie]

Wish Alpinist was a product line. Prospex should be divers.

[@stevezodiac575]

A beautiful watch indeed. But I wonder how much in today's money would the original have been?

[@nigelh4617]

1/3 of the price and it would be bordering on catnip status.

[@nooski_Watches-ik9nr]

Looks like the chapter ring is turned slightly to the right and even from your shots markers have plenty of imperfections or dust on them. Good old Seiko and their lack of QC. I like the design though.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

You tried to dislike it the second you saw the video my friend. The only imperfections would be the surface of the crystal where I’m not a perfectionist enough to get rid of every dust particle. Listen this is over priced definitely but! You can say you like it!!!! ;)

[@nooski_Watches-ik9nr]

Actually I like this watch, but recently I don't like Seiko :-) Now I have only 6 in my collection. Video and your funny presentation is great as allways! 👍

[@MaroMarenio]

Music to my ears 👍

[@spicydragon3881]

I also love it, but before you even revealed the price, as soon as you said 'limited and 6R', I said, "well its going to be at least $1,200" Which at least for me I just cannot reconcile for this. I love it, but just not $1,500 worth of love. All Seikos end up on the secondary market after a bit so I think I will wait for that.

[@Dabber422]

Would be cool if Seiko re released the first watch they made.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

They have my friend !;)

[@Dabber422]

Thanks I had no clue @@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

[@LeShark75]

Seiko nailing it again here. Currently loving my new Seiko spb239 62mas, awesome watch. Time to do some more overtime Lol.

[@markmahood3093]

Was on board credit card at the ready until the price! 😮

[@andreilungu1136]

The best release of Seiko this year, in my humble opinion, is Steinhart. Yes, you heard it correct. A bloody Steinhart.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Steinhart ay. Not for me my friend. I need that Seiko badge

[@daddydog9275]

What do you mean Steinhart is the best Seiko? Can you elaborate?

[@andreilungu1136]

@@daddydog9275 The value for money of Steinhart brand is what Seiko used to be, but no longer is. I own a Steinhart 39mm GMT diver, and it is far superior to any of the 15 Seiko's I owned. The movement- the accuracy, the finishing, the overall quality, everything is superior to Seiko, but at a fair price.

[@rickardo522]

​@@daddydog9275 I assume it has a Seiko movement

[@andreilungu1136]

@@rickardo522 Wrong, a Swiss Selita. Very reliable, it runs like it was COSC certified, between +3 +5 sec./week. It is just amazing, and it was less than 700 euros.

[@ajmarion]

great video Russ! I inherited a 1970 Navigator Timer GMT (pepsi) from my Grandfather when he passed, so this is a really cool release to me! May have to pick one up :)

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Superb my friend!

[@luckypennynumber7207]

Congrats 👏🎉 💯 K subs!

[@knighty3433]

£1500 for this or £350 for the Seiko 5 Sports anniversary edition. I would hope this is a LOT better !

[@marcgoulding5230]

Yep, love it. Great dial color. Price? Not so much.

[@Leby69]

Might have to review the marinemaster 200 gmt Russ

[@brucesuitt993]

People have to accept the price if you want this watch. Yes you can get watches from Oris, Sinn, and even some Longines at this price, but none of them have anything that looks like this.

[@multafon]

Hi, I am 45 years old, I have never worn a watch, I ordered my first seiko5 bruce lee ) advise me what else to buy?

[@koen7648]

I like it! Only problem is that with this price there are other watches I would rather buy... Seiko makes some beautifull watches avove 1000 dollars, but I like seiko for affortability. If I would buy a watch above 1000 dollars I would look for other brands.

[@todddewell6314]

Like it, better than the Alpinist, but not the price!!

[@grahamjones4720]

I want this watch but, for £1500 you start to look at other watches at this price point. You can get some basic tags heuer, a number of Longines and loads of fantastic micro brands Baltic, Christopher Ward which cost way less! I hope seiko don’t keep prices so high because in general they make a great product

[@NM-kz6tv]

100k well done mad

[@barrettwbenton]

Crazy-wonderful watch! But while I anticipated the price *entering* four-digit territory, the stated price...isn't ridiculous, just a few hundred over what I think it should be. That won't, of course, keep it from selling briskly.😂

[@georam7253]

Great review, lovely watch, but that's too much. Tbh if I was spending that much I'd get a Christopher Ward. Keep up the great work, love your reviews 🎉