6 Reasons Seiko Is The Greatest Watch Brand Of All Time & My Favorite

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The Urban Gentry

The Urban Gentry

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@philipgregorysougles1744
@philipgregorysougles1744 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Seiko if you're reading this send this man a credor or something!! He's like the best ad you could possibly have marketed.
@varanid9
@varanid9 3 жыл бұрын
Better yet, Seiko, send ME the Credor and I'll give this video a "like"!
@fransker13
@fransker13 5 жыл бұрын
Seiko and Casio is how i got into watches ! Much respect
@carlosamaral6917
@carlosamaral6917 3 жыл бұрын
@CRF.Channel97 Seiko seems to be taking a path similiar to Swiss brands, unfortunatelly...
@TheKestevon
@TheKestevon 2 жыл бұрын
@@carlosamaral6917 for luxury segment only with Grand Seiko
@chateaubullion2560
@chateaubullion2560 5 жыл бұрын
My favorite Seiko is a no nothing stainless Seiko 5 I bought brand new when I was 16 years old. I'm 67 years old now and retired and still own and occasionally wear the watch. The watch went through high school, college and my first real job. I do own an obligatory SKX and couple of Seiko dress watches but when I put this watch on it brings back some good memories. Yes, I had complete service done but that's only one service in over 50 years.
@MrJazznerd
@MrJazznerd 5 жыл бұрын
Now i wish i could have the opportunity to buy a seiko when i was 16 years old.
@macdonny
@macdonny 5 жыл бұрын
Cool
@jeremycorrao
@jeremycorrao 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's an awesome story!
@chateaubullion2560
@chateaubullion2560 5 жыл бұрын
Guitar D !
@counterhit121
@counterhit121 5 жыл бұрын
Lol yea Chateau's comment makes me feel slightly ashamed that I didn't take enough care of any watch I had in my younger days to last me through major life milestones!
@drazenradosevic7467
@drazenradosevic7467 5 жыл бұрын
I got Seiko 5 as a gift in 1971 (I was 11 at the time), wearing it next ~10 years and put it in the bottom of the drawer and forgot about it for 37 years. Last year I was doing some cleaning, found it, shake it a bit and - woala, running like champ. And still working just fine 1 year later.
@MegaWolf2
@MegaWolf2 3 жыл бұрын
Pa svaka čast. Dobar je to sat
@mijomendes1705
@mijomendes1705 Жыл бұрын
Dokaz o kvaliteti
@tiagocarvalho6257
@tiagocarvalho6257 5 жыл бұрын
One thing I like about you and your channel is that you have a passion about this hobby. It is not only about Rolexes all the time and the investment aspect of it. You appreciate the history of a lot of different brands and your enthusiasm really shows. Keep up the good work. I get to learn a lot thought your channel while other ones only talk about investment and Rolexes, whick takes away the romanticism about these lovely timepieces.
@stephenscharf6293
@stephenscharf6293 5 жыл бұрын
What I like about TGV is his genuine passion for horology and...his authenticity.
@CocaColaMan75
@CocaColaMan75 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree best watch channel on KZbin 😎♥
@JCD4114
@JCD4114 2 жыл бұрын
Invicta is the greatest watch in the entire multiverse 😳🤣
@adriansierra751
@adriansierra751 5 жыл бұрын
I was in JAPAN this past July!!!! went straight to Grand Seiko and then the Seiko Store in Ginza District Tokyo. Ended up buying a Special Edition Seiko Presage!!!. #240 out of 300!!!! Absolutely enamored with the country and culture. YOU WILL LOVE IT TGV!!! CHEERS!
@migueloliveira2130
@migueloliveira2130 5 жыл бұрын
Lucky! I personally love the seiko presage a lot
@N.V.g
@N.V.g 5 жыл бұрын
this intro, you just keep getting better and better.. can't even begin to sum up the quotes from this one
@counterhit121
@counterhit121 5 жыл бұрын
The costumes too, my goodness
@MrJazznerd
@MrJazznerd 5 жыл бұрын
"By putting horology before profit" I actually think YOU are responsible for a reasonable amount of seikos profit TGV^^
@M--GT8223
@M--GT8223 5 жыл бұрын
Yup, this! ^^^
@JSarmat86
@JSarmat86 5 жыл бұрын
@@DA-lk5np No, He shouldn't!
@mattipra
@mattipra 5 жыл бұрын
@@DA-lk5np Especially people you don't like.
@watcheswhiskey8314
@watcheswhiskey8314 5 жыл бұрын
SRP777
@enaelimited9336
@enaelimited9336 5 жыл бұрын
@@mattipra Hahaha.. Agreed, you shouldn't tell people you don't like to get a SEIKO 😂😂😂
@mauriciotorres5875
@mauriciotorres5875 5 жыл бұрын
More than 40 Seikos in my collection. From the 60s until now. Also my favorite brand.
@canonyeo4286
@canonyeo4286 5 жыл бұрын
@DuKirpalani I am even crazier. I have 3 times more, both vintage and new, including many GS/KS, a disease i got from my watchmaker friend.
@tunokies
@tunokies 5 жыл бұрын
Mauricio. You on Instagram?
@preciousjose
@preciousjose 5 жыл бұрын
Mauricio Torres please upload a video, if you don’t mind showing it to the rest of us.
@paulsuddes1144
@paulsuddes1144 5 жыл бұрын
The production of this video is absolutely “top notch”. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you.
@claudeschmid1631
@claudeschmid1631 5 жыл бұрын
so this just happened: I took a quick break from office work to watch the video, my boss came in and first it was really awkward because he caught me watching the video... but we ended up watching it together and discussing watches for another 20 minutes... guess he is also a watch guy!
@villiejogalang9911
@villiejogalang9911 5 жыл бұрын
I have two seiko, one is a 17 years old seiko kinetic and Sea Urchin seiko 5, absolutely stunning watch. Love them for their durability and accuracy. Thank you so much for making this video. Love watching the rich history of Seiko..
@74haydo
@74haydo 5 жыл бұрын
TGV since discovering this great channel, 2x years ago, I have become obsessed with Seiko and accordingly have influenced many friends and family to purchase one. I have sold all my Swiss watches (Omega, Tudor, Glycine and Hamilton) and have started the journey. I now have three. My personal fav is my Sarx045, a perfect everyday watch. My goal is a Grand Seiko GMT.
@sergiomalespin3326
@sergiomalespin3326 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic and we'll put together video! I learned a lot! Seiko has become my favorite brand and I appreciate all the Information!
@aisuxtime
@aisuxtime 5 жыл бұрын
That satire intro was hilarious! I didn’t think much of Seiko, until I learned about watches and was amazed at their history, diversity and innovation. Now I have immense love for seiko consider them a favorite brand.
@midas1929
@midas1929 5 жыл бұрын
Many years ago, I made a patent for a competitor group. A bit later, an engineer from Seiko that worked on the same issue called me up, curious to talk to somebody half around the world that thought similar and to congratulate me. A true gentleman and just two guys talking about their passion. Seiko deserves a lot more respect for their quality and innovation.
@aramaprasad
@aramaprasad 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t think the Kamakazee watch was their darkest hour. One may be on the other side of the politics of that but they did what their country asked them/needed them to do. IWC, Laco and Stowa all supplied to the German army but they are phenomenal brands on their own. In times of war the rules are different. As alway great content. Onwards and upwards!
@petermcallister9992
@petermcallister9992 5 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@whpainting
@whpainting 5 жыл бұрын
I agree. Duty to country. Can't hold it against Volkswagen. Can't hold it against Seiko.
@rainbowpony425
@rainbowpony425 5 жыл бұрын
Love their product because of the quality. It does not give them the right to rewrite history!
@JIYkp
@JIYkp 5 жыл бұрын
@@rainbowpony425 Is this a general comment or does Seiko actually deny their involvement?
@profd65
@profd65 5 жыл бұрын
The video maker was being a nationalistic moron. Every nation has skeletons in its closet, and so have the businesses of these nations. A man who is apparently English-American should be the last person to throw stones. A man who is apparently Chinese-American should be the second to last.
@shortstuff9990
@shortstuff9990 5 жыл бұрын
The only thing more accurate than the points made in this video, is my Grand Seiko 9F.
@gilbertosanchez2847
@gilbertosanchez2847 5 жыл бұрын
Nice one
@nightknight9415
@nightknight9415 5 жыл бұрын
Such an incredible video TGV, this was my favorite of 2019 thus far. It was a great reminder of why I've enjoyed collecting Seiko timepieces for over 40yrs. Superlative job mate, cheers!
@ops70
@ops70 5 жыл бұрын
It’s more of a documentary than a simple video. Wonderful!
@jaysmall5673
@jaysmall5673 5 жыл бұрын
My favorite Seiko is my GS Snowflake.
@Rauthaz
@Rauthaz 5 жыл бұрын
Dream piece, truly.
@friendlyjunco6836
@friendlyjunco6836 5 жыл бұрын
Snowflake
@laurentfargues8113
@laurentfargues8113 4 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal watch
@damo0078
@damo0078 4 жыл бұрын
oh to OWN one !
@reecemesser
@reecemesser 4 жыл бұрын
Those things are a bomb to service
@jaredhill1021
@jaredhill1021 5 жыл бұрын
Seiko is my favorite brand and has been for over 20 years now. My dad go me my first Seiko as a graduation present. I still have that watch. I have owned and sold dozens of Seikos. They will always be the core of my collection.
@platinum_knowledge
@platinum_knowledge 5 жыл бұрын
I love when you go deep into the history of a brand. As someone still learning, I wish you did a whole series focused on different brand histories.
@caes9231
@caes9231 4 жыл бұрын
Dudeeee. That intro! I've just been binging your chanel and it's the best. The culture, the history, the inspiration. It's a journey to manhood.
@adzmorris
@adzmorris 5 жыл бұрын
After years of Tag, Panerai, Hublot, Omega and other Swiss watches, a trip to Japan had me hooked on Seiko. I've since sold a number of my Swiss watches and purchased predominantly Seiko and I couldn't be happier.
@tudorino66
@tudorino66 Жыл бұрын
Lovely! I totaly agree! ❤
@markthibault8579
@markthibault8579 5 жыл бұрын
I have a lasting memory of seeing the Seiko TV watch in Tokyo's Narita airport back in the 80s. It was literally the coolest thing I had ever seen. Nowadays, I long for a high-accuracy quartz 9F-equipped watch. The variants capable of doing 5s a year are astounding.
@Adamsilvernail1881
@Adamsilvernail1881 4 жыл бұрын
Love the production value in your videos, super enjoyable and funny. Keep making great content!
@adolfot.8763
@adolfot.8763 5 жыл бұрын
my first watch was a gift from my father a Citizen Bullhead, and from that moment I met a new world for me, soon my favorite brand was Seiko, Orient and of course Citizen.
@Inkreptile
@Inkreptile 5 жыл бұрын
as in the watch featured in once upon a time in Hollywood ?
@nightknight9415
@nightknight9415 5 жыл бұрын
Seiko > Citizen
@J69Nice
@J69Nice 3 жыл бұрын
Seiko, Citizen, and Casio are the big 3 of Japanese watchmaking. And tbh should be considered the holy trinity of watchmaking as opposed to Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin.
@thomasrathbenko5767
@thomasrathbenko5767 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video, thank you TGV for acknowledging Seiko’s history and achievements throughout history.
@samoahbay
@samoahbay 5 жыл бұрын
What a bloody stylish grotesque transcendental intro this is. Can't get used to how cool it is. Love
@justinsvids1851
@justinsvids1851 5 жыл бұрын
My Dad bought me a digital pulsar when i was 8. 37 years later it still goes, I can still wear it and it sits proudly in my watch collection😊
@Joshualbm
@Joshualbm 5 жыл бұрын
Great synopsis. I had no idea how refined their top tier efforts and innovations were. But Japanese craftsmanship has always been of the highest, almost mystical level in so many disciplines. And having practical, reliable and affordable product at the same time, pun intended, is just fabulous. Thanks for the history lesson.
@degenerateWA
@degenerateWA 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Greatly appreciate the quality of editing and information you put out. Also, Seiko is great; very high quality while remaining humble as is the common Japanese theme.
@Nierlock
@Nierlock 5 жыл бұрын
Great timing TGV! I just got my fist Seiko in the mail today. A SARB033 too!
@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm
@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Entry...!!! You have taught me so much, and have helped add knowledge and excitement to my collecting experience. You are a gentleman and a scholar!
@ilfordino-fordfiestatutori8725
@ilfordino-fordfiestatutori8725 5 жыл бұрын
This intro is a masterpiece
@michelecosoli9747
@michelecosoli9747 5 жыл бұрын
As an Italian "Lasciami stare" e "non è finto" killed me ahahah
@RedwoodAggie
@RedwoodAggie 5 жыл бұрын
It is so hard to pick a favorite, so I will just go with my first Seiko, the SPB089 Blue Alpinist. Also, that intro is an instant classic. Such great stuff.
@lohsuankhoon4422
@lohsuankhoon4422 5 жыл бұрын
Nice Seiko's history walk thru.... Thank you for sharing TGV. I owned a Seiko Alpinist SARB017. looking forward to get the blue face version of the Alpinist. Good day & Cheers!
@KiwiPokerPlayer
@KiwiPokerPlayer 5 жыл бұрын
Prepare for the hate from the Rolex fan boys (many of whom have never actually owned a Rolex).
@silverghost4206
@silverghost4206 5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@smashexentertainment676
@smashexentertainment676 4 жыл бұрын
And.. didn't see any.
@sriramsrinivasan4533
@sriramsrinivasan4533 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video TGV. I am a big fan of your channel and got seriously interested in watches after watching one of your videos.. my favourite Seiko is my SARB 17 - the Alpinist ! I just love it...
@artvertex4152
@artvertex4152 5 жыл бұрын
I really love my Seiko Presage Cocktail Time in blue. The dial is so hypnotizing.
@thhizon
@thhizon 4 жыл бұрын
Bought my first Seiko because of this channel. Thank you TGV!!!
@BlizAce
@BlizAce 4 жыл бұрын
I also share the love for Seiko, been a fan of the brand since my teen years. And though I have yet to own one (* I know, life happens ...), I am looking forward for my first Seiko to commemorate my 10th year in Japan. If/when you visit japan, I would very much like to share a Yebisu beer with you.
@koalatheworld
@koalatheworld 4 жыл бұрын
I am subscribing to this excellent SEIKO promoter 😊 Just got my first SEIKO 5 and I am blown away by the craftmanship. Looking forward to more of these videos.
@Dralace
@Dralace 5 жыл бұрын
My personal favourite Seiko watch is: Seiko orange monster gen 2. just gotta love those monster teeth indexies
@dbfcrell8300
@dbfcrell8300 5 жыл бұрын
This is one of your best videos... very informative, and you surprised me with your knowledge of components and things that push my OCD, like misaligned chapter rings. Kudos! Oh, and I love Seikos. Still have my first one from the 70's.
@scotthayes2652
@scotthayes2652 5 жыл бұрын
And the Emmy for the best opening KZbin video of 2019 goes too......
@eihabhani5941
@eihabhani5941 5 жыл бұрын
Top quality video production, research, content, topic, presentation, this is why The Urban Gentry is the best channel for horology! Keep up the fantastic job TGV
@esa062
@esa062 5 жыл бұрын
So often when a watch is tested by a tyrannosaurus, it is not specially trained :-) Well said. Too many watch people fail to see Seiko for what it really is. If I had to limit myself to only one Seiko, considering all aspects, it would be the one I'm wearing now, the green Alpinist. It is such a perfect storm of style, class and toughness and not so expensive that you have to worry about it.
@silverghost4206
@silverghost4206 5 жыл бұрын
My ⌚ is off to you..... I agree.... Or the snow flake.. If one seriously wanted that ⌚....
@muzzaball
@muzzaball 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic history of a wonderful and diverse watch maker. I liked your comment about Seiko putting Horology first - that sums it up. I have been a fan for as long as I can remember and wholeheartedly agree with all that you have presented and said here. I must say that it makes me happy to hear that you are such a fan of the marque, considering your personal watch ownership history. I just love watching and listening to you and your vids, Cheers.
@MERKAMGCLK
@MERKAMGCLK 5 жыл бұрын
Love, Love, Love all my Seiko's - from my inexpensive ones to high priced - and OH my Spring Drive !!!!!!
@zach7128
@zach7128 5 жыл бұрын
TGV, your videos never fail to entertain, inform and inspire. Reading your heartfelt and genuine replies to people’s comments reminds me just how respectful the watch community is. Keep doing what you’re doing, much love from New Zealand Thanks Zachary
@robertwaffel8248
@robertwaffel8248 5 жыл бұрын
My personal favorite from the Seiko 5 line is the SNX111. Overall I am in love with 60s and 70s Lord Marvels, King Seikos and Grand Seiko.
@Long-nd8bq
@Long-nd8bq 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent information provided here TGV. I have a couple of Seiko pieces in my collection but after watching this and learning about the brand I appreciate them much more now. They truly have a wide variety of pieces for every corner of the market it seems, and the fact that they beat the Swiss at their game makes them even that more impressive. I'm now looking online to see what my next purchase will be and after watching this I'm shopping for another Seiko. I used to just think of Seiko as mall jewelry store watches because that's what I see in the displays of the local shops but I now value them more as a quality built, reliable, affordable time piece with outstanding selection.
@ManuelJGR14
@ManuelJGR14 5 жыл бұрын
Came to think of it but we owe Japan a lot. Thank you!
@manharbhatia6331
@manharbhatia6331 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. I am actually addicted to this channel now. My love for Seiko is new. Bought their coutura solar watch and got the seiko bug. Now i have 4 more shortlisted which i am planning to buy soon. Starting with Prospex Padi Chronograph special edition. And maybe someday would love to buy a Grand Seiko !! Thanks for these amazing videos.
@SUBARUSTI-it9jv
@SUBARUSTI-it9jv 5 жыл бұрын
The most famous ads of Seiko that amazed me in the mid 90's is "SEIKO KINETIC AUTO RELAY" I was a boy and poor but I dreamt to own Seiko one day in the future. Now I own a 1994 Seiko kinetic that has been 2 times repaired to authorized Seiko service center for the last 12 years. It's full of scratches and dings but I cherish it .
@Loopie157
@Loopie157 5 жыл бұрын
There's a reason so many people have Seiko in their hearts, because it was most likely their first watch. From Seiko 5's through to the Grand Seiko's, its a hell of a range for a very wide scope of society whatever country you are in. Simply excellent watches be it simple or highly technical. They work and provide constant.............satisfaction. Thanks TGV
@jlo6388
@jlo6388 5 жыл бұрын
TGV made me buy more Seikos than any other influence on earth.
@wepps8591
@wepps8591 5 жыл бұрын
I have a Seiko 5, SKX and a Grand Seiko. The GS is one of the most elegant things I own. But I continously wear all three.
@nrbrown5985
@nrbrown5985 5 жыл бұрын
Seiko does it all and they do it well. I’m in agreement on this.
@StaleCookies
@StaleCookies 5 жыл бұрын
Love the work you put into the intro. Lots of fun!
@brianfuller7691
@brianfuller7691 4 жыл бұрын
There are 3 brands that folk aka actual people either own or have owned- at least once. These are Timex , Seiko and Casio. You are spot on with all your points. For me, Seiko is awesome. Seiko is iconic in horlogical history but they have never stood on that history..Seiko is still challenging Swiss dominance today. Seiko does truly specialise in everything and that drives snobs absolutely mad.
@shisnatz2
@shisnatz2 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great video, I usually don't comment but I had to leave one to support this channel! Keep it up!
@vladpiranha
@vladpiranha 3 жыл бұрын
The Seiko Monster is what I consider to be Seiko's most underrated achievement. Making a dive watch that didn't resemble the Rolex Submariner was risky and difficult, but to make something that endured long enough to become an icon in its own right is the stuff of legend.
@MrKkramme
@MrKkramme 7 ай бұрын
Another great video!! Well done!❤ Favourites are many: Grand Seiko Godzilla, Grand Seiko Shizukuishi Studio, Grand Seiko Quartz, Credor Vintage, Presage enamel white, etc etc!
@kevinbarrow9588
@kevinbarrow9588 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for justifying my love for this wonderful brand! I got hooked to Seiko in 2015, when the company I was with at the time gave me an SNQ010 quartz perpetual calendar as a 5 year anniversary gift. Since then, my collection has grown quite a bit. Let's just say every day could be Seiko Saturday for me, and it would take a few weeks for me to cycle through every one of them. Great video, as always, TGV. Keep them coming. Cheers!
@BaadSaint
@BaadSaint 5 жыл бұрын
My favorite is the 1st mechanical watch that I ever owned. At 52 years old I discovered your amazing channel and was inspired to purchase it by you, TGV! The Seiko SNK809. Thank you!
@fungus70
@fungus70 5 жыл бұрын
Seiko is king ! This video is so good that I didn't notice much of Hugo 😄
@mmorgado1
@mmorgado1 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I do love Seiko and the history covered here brought remarkable elements about the brand. Thank you. 🙂🙏
@christopherderrick3745
@christopherderrick3745 5 жыл бұрын
I can not say that this is my favorite watch that they make, as I have only experienced a fraction of what they have to offer, but the watch to which i seem to gravitate towards almost every day is my SNK809. It is small, simple, inexpensive, and on an olive perlon strap it is also very comfortable. My best friends (whose wrist is considerably larger than mine) wears his SKX007 daily.
@TheMrFishnDucks
@TheMrFishnDucks 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing start. Love that you used the Seiko 5 meme. Also fantastic production. Keep up the good work.
@luiscamacho4778
@luiscamacho4778 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m going to Japan in December and one goal is to visit a Grand Seiko boutique. Gave my son an SKX009 to kick off his senior year in high school and he’s loving it. I have both the SKX007 & 009, and a modded 007 from Long Island Watches. Favorite Seiko is my SARX035; beautiful watch!
@ME-hc1fk
@ME-hc1fk 5 жыл бұрын
Hi TGV, My favourite,of which I have one is the : SBDX0017 Marinemaster 300. Beautiful craftsmanship, and a butter smooth In House Movement. Lovely !!
@quakerlyster
@quakerlyster 5 жыл бұрын
Wearing my Credor Phoenix with 8L35 movement, the "undecorated and unadjusted" version of the 9s55 GS. movement.
@darkoffroader
@darkoffroader 5 жыл бұрын
I received my Seiko SNJ028 'Arnie' on September 30th and I wore it while watching your video. I really appreciate your appreciation of watches from inexpensive Timex up to unattainable watches (at least for me). One day, I will add 'luxury' pieces to my collection of 31 watches but I still love my Seiko watches.
@davidcoleman2463
@davidcoleman2463 5 жыл бұрын
I have a Seiko Sarb o35 . I love it. I love everything Japanese . Beer . Cars . Women . Lol
@glennharris3862
@glennharris3862 5 жыл бұрын
I’m liking this episode after seeing the opening, hysterical. Bought my wife a Seiko SARB to get her into the hobby because of TGV’s advice. She loves it. Keep these shows coming.
@NateTrucker92
@NateTrucker92 5 жыл бұрын
Seiko may not be perfect in every way, but I firmly believe they are the best bang for your buck out there. I love many other brands but I will always have a Seiko in the rotation. The fact they make quality watches at every price point and to such high standards and all in house tells me they are an outstanding company that knows great watches are for everybody....not just the affluent. Great video TGV!
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 5 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSSS!!! I am with you brother!!!! You hit the nail on the head with this comment, thank you my friend. *insert firm manly hand shake and nod of respect here. Best regards, TGV
@JSarmat86
@JSarmat86 5 жыл бұрын
@NateStevens1992 "I firmly believe they are the best bang for your buck out there". Nate, please wake up! This statement is no longer relevant, no more. They are going upmarket. They want to be Seiko 5 at the price of a moonwatch, they want to be the next Omega. "The fact they make quality watches at every price point and to such high standards"... please stop reading this mantra, it's simply not true. The fairytales about japanese quality just faide away when you take in your hands an SKX. The 4r35 costs 30 USD, but they still put 7S26 in their lowerend models. How old is that movement? 20-30 Years? Seiko's lower end models are put into a shame by their chinese counterparts. It's a fact.
@rafaelteixeira2739
@rafaelteixeira2739 5 жыл бұрын
How the FK is seiko the best bang for buck LOL. It COULD be in the higher-end pieces, but cheap seikos are not as good as cheap casios. CIRCLEJERK more.
@rafaelteixeira2739
@rafaelteixeira2739 5 жыл бұрын
@@JSarmat86 SORRY MATE, if i had seen your comment I wouldn't have commented myself. I AGREE MATE, seiko is NOT a value brand.
@JSarmat86
@JSarmat86 5 жыл бұрын
​@@rafaelteixeira2739 , don't be sorry, your comment was on a subject. I like it. Besides, i will just know that i'm not alone ;) I undestand the people who sell watches - they don't want to ruin their realtionship with the manufacturers, but it's incomprehensible to my mind just how buyers can be such a blind. You take the SKX in your hands, you know that the same watch if it was made officially in China would'we have the price tag of 70 USD or less with the 4r35 movement. Seiko sells it for 200 USD and everyone says "it's a great bang bor the buck". No comment.
@baxteryong9981
@baxteryong9981 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks TGV for the video! Enjoyed it greatly! Your videos have convinced me to be a watch collector since 2017 and yes, Seiko is my favourite brand too :)
@mipal7
@mipal7 5 жыл бұрын
You also have to go to the Seiko museum in Tokyo as well! I went last year and it was fascinating! A Seiko Fan-boy's dream!!! Thanks for this video :)
@ishtiX
@ishtiX 4 жыл бұрын
You should be the Ambassador for Seiko brand. Your insights on this particular brand is incomparable. FYI I love and own a brand new Seiko Sumo which I bought and not thinking of getting any other watch after that.
@lucianomagana3231
@lucianomagana3231 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent TGV, as usual. Putting Seiko even more on the map! ("He can't even tell a quartz from an automatic" Hahahah).
@alexcharliekowalski
@alexcharliekowalski 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you TGV again. I love your videos. It makes my day better and makes me calm.
@imabeliever85
@imabeliever85 5 жыл бұрын
I love my Citizen watches, eco drive technology rocks! But I would like to get a Seiko some day.
@Trump2024Kentucky
@Trump2024Kentucky 3 жыл бұрын
Seiko makes some excellent Solar watches too which I love.
@mizanurrahman-yt5et
@mizanurrahman-yt5et 3 жыл бұрын
may your wish be fulfilled soon
@imabeliever85
@imabeliever85 3 жыл бұрын
@@mizanurrahman-yt5et Retroactive wish answered! I now have a Seiko bottlecap root beer watch. I love it.
@doctorjoost
@doctorjoost 2 жыл бұрын
You really go into detail, man! Love that!
@hellboy1976
@hellboy1976 5 жыл бұрын
The Seiko SKX007 was my first "real" watch, 12 years ago. I fell in love with dive watches at that moment, and especially Seikos with their history and sturdy value. That SKX007 is just back from a servicing, it's first in 12 years. And some might say "Just bin it and buy another", I find that to be the reason we're in such a mess in North America. The disposable society, where nothing is built to last, and obsolescence is built into products, and yet that SKX is still in fantastic shape, and simply needed some gasket love and other tune-ups. It's been with me in the middle of the Pacific, too many other bodies of water to count, and is one of the things I will take should there ever be a fire. My current favourite watch is my SRP779, I simply don't have a watch that sees more wrist time, or that fascinates me like the Turtle does. I plan on adding a few more Turtles to the stable, as well as an SKX009, an "Arnie" and a Tuna at some point. Vintage-wise, I'd LOVE a Pogue, a 6105 too. I will say however that Seiko is faltering in some areas. Price, customer base consideration and QC are to name but a few. It seems they've gotten high on their own supply and have too great a touch of arrogance with whatever their current strategy is.
@stevewiggins1971
@stevewiggins1971 5 жыл бұрын
I love my snk795 which I just received for Christmas from my kids. I will definitely aquire more Seikos as time goes by. I'd love to provide a home to an skx013 or sarb033 or maybe a beautiful Cocktail Time piece. Great video and keep them coming!
@CapitanoA320
@CapitanoA320 5 жыл бұрын
Also that VHS intro was the best
@watchbrocephus
@watchbrocephus 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent intro T...nearly made me have a fit lol Seiko is an awesome maker! I'm after a Seiko world time desk clock, its just amazing how much stuff Seiko make! Hope you are doing good. Best Regards Stuart
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stuart, I am very well thank you. How are you doing my friend? Best regards, TGV
@watchbrocephus
@watchbrocephus 5 жыл бұрын
@@theurbangentry Doing ok T. Back in the USA again. Time to plunder more watches 😎 Stu
@andersonbowes7065
@andersonbowes7065 5 жыл бұрын
The Arnie... I remember when my uncle got one in 1988 and I was obsessed.
@JonasEilertsen
@JonasEilertsen 4 ай бұрын
I have finally got a hold of my favourite Seiko of all time the Seiko SCVF001, rare, but man o man is it a treat! You should try to get it on your channel sir. Great video, thank you!
@WrldFamousB
@WrldFamousB 5 жыл бұрын
My favorite Seiko is the SRPC49 “Ninja Turtle”
@Monica111960
@Monica111960 5 жыл бұрын
Bellissimo video! You started my addiction for the Seiko 5s. They are just the perfect size for women! I am blown away by their precision and refinement. I even dared to open one and regulate it myself as a complete beginner by following a video, now it keeps absolute perfect time. My next horology project will be to replace the hardlex crystals with sapphire. I love Seiko watches and I will keep buying them. Grazie Tristano! 😘
@ThePhatWabbit
@ThePhatWabbit 5 жыл бұрын
I love the Seiko Alpinist! I'm a one watch guy, and I found the Alpinist to be the only watch I need
@shiranduarte
@shiranduarte 5 жыл бұрын
As a seiko lover myself, this video express me perfectly. THANK YOU! By the way, my favorite seikos are the Grand Seiko Spring Drive and the iconical SKX007 because its possible to mod it in so many ways...
@HunGerMovies
@HunGerMovies 5 жыл бұрын
I personally really like their - now retro - digital watches from the 70s, they are just so cool, especially the world timers, I would really love to see their reissue but with at least 10 atm water resistance and an indiglo/electroluminescent backlight, with a solar powered battery.... however now I have an SKX009 which I also really enjoy, especially its retro vibe, toughness and versatility. But I am also a big fan of their retro panda chronographs!
@kiklop22
@kiklop22 5 жыл бұрын
I have just returned from Amsterdam and have visited the Van Gogh museum and was looking at the very same smoking skull painting... Love the video sir
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