Our Top 10 Favorite Seiko Watches Of All Time: Watch Collection Talk 5

In today's Watch Collection Talk episode, I am joined once again by the horological legend and watch industry entrepreneur Marc Frankel of Long Island Watch. We discuss our all time favorite watches from Seiko, including a wide range of watches-from the affordable level (starting around $50) to super high end luxury at $5,000 and beyond.
We share what we love about each watch and what we don't, changes in the industry, old and new trends, our thoughts on each timepiece from both a design and engineering perspective, and our mutual watch obsession. So grab your favourite drink, and enjoy this fun and laidback show.
Spoilers ahead! In this video we feature the following watches:
Flightmaster "Flighty" SNA411 Chronograph, Seiko 5 SNK809, SARB033, Grand Seiko "Snowflake" SBGA211, SKX009, SKX007, SKX013, Seiko Spirit SCED035, SCED037, Giugiaro Design "Ripley" Limited Edition, SKX779 "Monster", SRP309 "Orange Monster", 6139-6002 "Pogue", SLA037J1 (SBEX009 JDM) "62 Mas" Anniversary Limited Edition reissue, DXA001 & DXA002 "TV Watch", 6105-8110 “Captain Willard”, H558 "Arnie", SNR049 Prospex, 5KX, Alpinist SARB017 and Presage "Cocktail Time" SSA343J1.
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[@ajilano7753]

Please don’t stop this series. I can watch this even if its 3 hours lol

[@bamayer7]

I am watching and can't stop and it's 3am. I won't be able to work or function tomorrow but can't stop lol

[@pipermaru2011]

Absolutely

[@plusultrafox5647]

Indeed it is a great series!

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Please srop this series. This is complete idiocy. Not even a shame.

[@kennethMblake]

Good to see Mark and TGV together again discussing what brought many of us to the dance: Seiko.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Kenneth, we are hoping to make this a monthly series you will be glad to know. I hope you are well my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@adamb3129]

@@theurbangentry That’s amazing! The two of you are a perfect duo!

[@refugiogolf1]

Yea the should make a watch together!!

[@cngan2349]

Always fun to watcing them talking about watches. Just two enthusiastic guys talking about watches that's not all about Rolexes. 👍🏼

[@e28forever30]

@@cngan2349 Yes, quite refreshing.

[@KrystianWlr]

I love how you guys discuss with each other. No interruptions, classy exchange of views without any signs of "dominating" from either side. It was a joy to watch.

[@SkuttleBug1974]

It's called editing.

[@jrock5830]

Editing a bit, but you sense the mutual warmth and respect which is a pleasure.

[@dakistle]

Aside from Hugo of course.

[@PedroRocha-uo8mg]

Look, I felt the same way that loads of people felt: This is way too long. Oh, I was wrong. This is an absolute homerun! Two watch guys talking about watches, not as KZbinrs, but as two buddies would in any coffee shop over a nice cuppa! Congratulations guys!

[@ajbones9028]

I love the TGV/Marc collabs but let's never forget Hugo.

[@petercraw8188]

Haven’t seen Hugo for a while. I thought TGV had made some nice lizard straps out of him.

[@ajbones9028]

@@petercraw8188 Lmao, Heavens forbid. That would be like Sherlock Holmes killing Moriarity. TGV and Hugo need each other. lol.

[@nicholass9591]

@@petercraw8188 ok THAT is funny.

[@alexlamas6324]

I watched the whole hour, it's like visiting two old friends. I'm a loyal customer of Marc thanks to TGV. Great talk, thanks guys!

[@byronservies4043]

Me: An hour? I'm not going to watch this. But dinner isn't ready 40 minutes in: Dinner? You can wait

[@avrankulj]

When he mentioned the SNK809, I almost cried with happiness

[@SkuttleBug1974]

I almost cried with sadness.

[@tenshin2002]

Please dont rush and edit out too much of these videos. I love them! Its so relaxing hearing two friends talk about watches in good spirit and with som jazz in the background. Its like meditation for me

[@cryptoteslafan]

Perfect way to end the weekend with an hour long video from my favorite duo on youtube!

[@JP-qb8qx]

I am surprised that you are surprised that people sit through one full hour of your videos. They are so entertaining and informative that I wish they were longer. Top class content.

[@liambokser]

Had literally just typed in 'Seiko Urban Gentry' in the YT search bar as a notification for this video pops up! Crazy how the universe works.

[@nkonig1]

Favourite Seiko: Tuna! Nothing else quite like it. Iconic Seiko. Pet peeve: the Sarb033 clasp on the bracelet, the huge tunnel it has when closed. Best bang for buck watch out there and it’s only true negative.

[@robertspinks835]

Agree

[@ElijsDima]

This is really fun, basically a podcast at this length.

[@Lanz1964]

MAKE IT A PODDO!

[@alexwaddell52]

Do I hear weekly podcast coming soon?

[@TheHowbbyist]

I started my small Seiko collection last year with the following: 1. SKX007 2. SARB035 3. SRPF33 "Tubbataha Reef" Totally love your channel and these collab with Marc! ☺

[@srmontgome1]

Can we start a petition to have Seiko do a TGV and Long Island Watch Limited Edition Collaboration? You two have hand in hand kept the Flighty going...created a cult following.

[@shyamsundhar2901]

You guys got me into this passion ❤️/feeling good in viewing watch talk show... Hope this continues as longer series...

[@markbosnell1584]

The seiko 7a28 movement was really a master class in showing what seiko could do. No expense was spared on making that fully serviceable 15 jewel quartz chronograph movement. No wonder it’s commanding high prices nowadays. Worth every penny.

[@mattsol1138]

TGV I really like this format with yourself and Marc. I'll be honest I've been a fan for years and there's been ups and down and a lot of noise within the KZbin watch community as I'm sure you're all too aware of, but this is where I think you're at your strongest. Just talking watches and allowing your passion to show through. You're not a technical guy that talks specs and nuances of movements like some but you love what you love and that has to be commended and applauded. Here's to more of this format and just of you being you. Great work

[@michaelriera6277]

Great dive into one of my favorite brand. This collaboration is so laid back and fun. Perfect for the weekend, thank you.

[@ForeverUnknowing]

Seiko will always be my favorite watch brand. They got me into watches, and they keep me in the hobby. Of all the watches I currently own, probably my SBBN037 blue Tuna is my favorite, but I do have the SNA411 Flighty as well, and my SRP777 Turtle wants a mention since I wear it often enough. Of the watches I don't own, I'm really loving the 2020 Astron models (thinking REALLY hard about pulling the trigger...), and the Grand Seiko SBGX335 quartz. I also really dig things with historical importance (the first Astron, for example) even if I don't otherwise like the aesthetics or wouldn't wear the watch for some reason. As for things I dislike about watches, well, probably just people that are excessively snobby about it. Watch collecting is very much a to-each-their-own kind of hobby, with no objective direction one must take, so it's always vomit inducing to listen to some prick talk about how awesome something they have is, and how something another person owns is garbage just because they don't like it for X reason. That sort of person can be found in literally every hobby, of course.

[@kronossonork6994]

What do you think of Credor?

[@csamons0935]

I've been collecting pocket knives for about a year and am about to buy my first decent watch. Definitely going Seiko. Thank you for all the amazing videos, but these collab videos with you two are great.

[@rcab8581]

TGV, totally found your videos by accident a few weeks ago. I dug up my Raymond Weil that was dead in a drawer and gave it new life. Thank you for your watch and life pointers..great stuff man, I'm a fan.

[@108apollo7]

Very cool picks once again, couldn’t agree more with some of them. Love to watch you guys talk, can’t get enough of it. Cheers!

[@TheWayofGrace89]

3. Flighty 2. SARB017 1. SKX007/009j

[@grandriver3152]

Flighty on my wrist, 007J on my desk, sarb...no.

[@peraperic535]

💋❤️😊💪 Skx007 with me to eternity.

[@punkoid76]

Owned all three, still have the flighty and the SKX009j but sold the Alpinist, hardly ever wore it and never settled on any one strap. Virtually doubled my money after four years of owning it, so the following for it is strong.

[@markhaughey5417]

Glad to see another fine episode.

[@henkvandebeek7921]

Just so great to see this come up and I really respect both of your different views on a great brand. Can’t wait to see what you come up with for your next monthly show. More Hugo of course please!

[@stephenagypt2814]

I am also very happy to see the two of you back together again. It is one of my favorite watch shows to view. Thank you both.

[@ahmedaljabal515]

Do this more!! I like to see more of this and when you say no one is going to watch I think you are wrong I am sure many will as well. Love your conversations with mark he is a good man with a good heart with great knowledge about watches and when combined you and him, you speak for all real watch enthusiasts who know it well mainly from deep withing without able to explain it fully.

[@R73R]

Thank you TGV for making me realize that SEIKO is one of horology legends of all time! You " infected " me with " seiko virus " and I thank You for that !

[@52joker64]

Seiko virus or Seikoitis?

[@darkoflight4938]

Two of my favorite watch channel guys chatting away casually. Just wonderful! Please continue doing this series, this just genius! Bravo!!

[@matthewyonkman5692]

I love watching these two talk about watches. Right now watches aren't in the budget, but someday my collection will look like a TGV and Mark inspired list.

[@johnravioli6670]

This episode was such a good laugh. I love how uptight you are with Hugo 😂 !!

[@bjdenil]

I love the accuracy of the spring drives and the movement fascinates me so much, but I was still on the fence as to weather I wanted one. When I saw Marc's video on how it works, it sent me right over the top and it is now something I will need to buy eventually. Snowflake is my dream watch.

[@gomerthefirst]

Another great video! Love your chats with Marc. My favorite Seiko of all time happens to be my first Seiko. Having only recently gotten into the hobby myself, I was excited to learn of my fathers passion for watch collecting over the years. Last Christmas he was generous enough to give me his SARB017 he had purchased 15 years earlier. It will always remain one of my most cherished possessions and will always take center stage in my watch box. Thanks again TGV

[@FT4Freedom]

It's such a joy to hang out with TGV and Mark. Laughter and smiles. I go back and re-watch seasonally 🎉

[@danielchadney1666]

RIP Sean. I have a ''pogue'' it was a gift from my father.

[@theurbangentry]

What an amazing gift, your father has style and taste! Thank you Daniel, you must be chuffed to own such a special watch. Best regards, TGV

[@robwebber1217]

There is no other channel where I've sat all the way through an hour long video. :-)

[@moonbeam9901]

Theses 2 guys really work well together. They give the other time to talk while listening , love it

[@reggiedunlop2222]

A treasure trove of information!! A newbie to the hobby of watch collecting and I couldn’t have picked a more entertaining & informative channel. Keep up the great work!

[@wranglerstar]

Enjoyed this video, please do more of these,

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Clickbait King in the house

[@YodasKitchen]

Hey Cody, somehow not surprised that you watch Marc and friends

[@walthefl]

I started being interested in automatic watches one year ago and saw the snk 809 - loved it but couldn't believe there was an automatic for that cheap... bought it and loves it since day one :)

[@Ed30675]

Likewise...

[@B33MAD]

I crept downstairs early in the morning to watch this! Fantastic listening to two passionate people talking watches. Great to see you both together. More videos please!!!

[@Number_006]

Thanks to both of you for making these collaborative videos. They really are a lot of fun to watch...

[@tomsmith70]

Hello! Ah lovely to see hugo again. Hope he's well- and you too for that matter. All the best, Tom

[@theurbangentry]

Hello Tom, I will pass along your well wishes to old Hugo too ;-) All is well thank you, I hope thing a with you too. Best regards, TGV

[@adamb3129]

Awesome! Two of you make a perfect duo. You and Marc’s videos actually are what got me into watches! Still haven’t bought my first one but I think it will be an Orient Triton or a Seiko Turtle. Or an Islander 😂

[@danrobinson2888]

Thanks TGV, great video. I just stuck in on in the background to listen to whilst working and a great listen, you guys know your stuff.

[@jmand63]

It is always such a great pleasure to watch (no pun intended) both of you in a so objective way to analyze watches, brands, in their (modern) historic context.

[@ahmedsalek976]

Seiko in the 80s and 90s was so damn cool.

[@JupiterTarts]

TGV looking like a Bond villain in that intro.

[@brianbeach9472]

Please keep up this series. You guys are the best. Great content and great chemistry. No such thing as too long of an episode keep doing what you're doing!... Please

[@russandersonus]

I just "stumbled" upon you and Marc in the last couple of weeks. I love these videos and Marc's "Watch and Learn", and actually bought my first Islander from Marc's store (ISL-27 ... yes, it's a blue face) and LOVE it! Keep up the great work.

[@TonyChin226]

I needed to upgrade my 10 year old Casio watch so I started researching. Now I’m collecting watches. My wife is wonder what happened, but I’m in to deep to turn back now.

[@davenportsimon]

Haha, same here! Welcome

[@ashleysmith89]

Favorite Seiko: SARB035; Pet Peeve: Watches sold for a specific gender. They should simply be classified by case diameter, weight, and so on. Most so-called "women's watches" are boring dress pieces anyway, and if you want something fresh, adventurous, or athletic, you have to look at the men's models.

[@chriscon8463]

I recently got a SARB035, but couldn’t get the fit right with the bracelet. There’s a serious lack of micro-adjustments on it! I got a Strapcode “O” bracelet; now it fits perfectly. What a nice watch!

[@Nofold3]

The sarb033 is my favorite watch of all time wear it everyday

[@atsci]

It's a delight and stress reliever to watch this content..such a great and absorbing discussion....Please continue doing this..

[@SaffuillaKarman]

I love the fact that you two are doing this series. You are both my favorite watch channels.

[@R73R]

Just look at BMW M1 ,one of Giugiaro ' s iconic designs. one of the most beautiful cars ever made

[@Controlled_Robots]

Also the last version Alfa Romeo 156 was designed by the Giugiaro house that I sadly don't own anymore 😥.

[@davidbradley8150]

Crossed wires on what "domestic" means for Seiko, domestic=Japan only. It seems like Mark was thinking domestic=USA. (around 45:50 or so)

[@pacovl46]

He was talking from a Seiko USA perspective.

[@nunoandrelapa]

I really like this type of video. A nice relaxed conversation about watches! Great!

[@Balaganesh]

I love these discussions. Good to know you guys are going to be doing this on a monthly basis.

[@bulletbudha911]

And once agin i waited all along for TGV introduce the “FLIGHTY”.. ❤️

[@grandriver3152]

On my wrist right now. Why? I have better watches. I don't know.

[@Jollopukki2]

A always watch whole episode !!)

[@steveconquest6684]

SKX007J1 hands down. I bought my first one in 1979 and was wearing it while I was working on jets in Germany. The bracelet was the cheap two-prong variety and I bumped the watch against a wing pylon and it went sailing through the air for twenty feet and bounced across the tarmac for another 5 feet. The watch didn't miss a beat. I wore it for another 15 years until my ex took it in a divorce. My second one is 20 years old and is finally going to Seiko for a service. I received my third one today so I could wear it while the second one is at Seiko. I always enjoy these videos, please keep them coming. Cheers

[@urbandodgerz]

Thank you guys.... a ton of knowledge and stories. i enjoyed every bit of the show. seriously love it. keep it up.

[@williamhill7312]

Marmite is like Vegimite in Australia. pureed veggies for spreading on bread or rolls

[@jaysterling26]

Oh, steady on ...so alike, but yet so different. I'm sure you know the can of worms this could starting? I'm not going to say which is better ( as they have distinct flavours), but I do have a preference.

[@truebluemiata]

Now hold on there, don't make them sound so tasty. They're mostly dried yeast and salt. Phew. 🙃😁

[@TheOwlGuy777]

Bulova has come out with their competition to the Spring Drive.

[@seanao4496]

Hmmm I haven’t fully understand that accutron 2020 yet but based on my knowledge, if spring drive is between quartz and mechanical but more mechanical, that sccutron is towards more quartz, but I haven’t get how that really works but somehow I got confused with a kinetic movement....

[@DM-sq3jm]

This video literally felt like it was only 15 or 20 minutes long I loved it!

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Excellent chat, packed with info on an iconic brand. Thanks for this!

[@vladmariano]

I would have said "That "was" the magic of Seiko" instead.

[@joseph_b319]

I love all of my (Seiko) watches. My only pet peeve is that I don't have the wallet to buy more watches.

[@mackledee]

You guys should just make this a weekly gig. I could listen to you two about watches all day. Love it!

[@joshuabriggs7114]

Fabulous video! Love the topic. My faves: SARB017, SKX007, SBBN031, SZSC003, SNA411J1.

[@tilio9380]

I am a simple man, I see Hugo and I click like. 🤣

[@philipnunn1816]

ditto

[@theurbangentry]

Hello my friend :D Thank you for the smile as always! Best regards, TGV

[@Jollopukki2]

Next time make whole discussion with Hugo ))

[@tdotcom_lee2537]

Great video Gents, really enjoying these joint ventures really great viewing..

[@matthennigan9185]

So glad you guys are doing these! Hope you are staying safe and all is well. Cheers!

[@KleinerRoterHund]

I am a huge fan of Hugo.... I guess that TGV guy is OK too.

[@nigeldarcy]

Alpinist . Hate people who collect just one brand just different colours of it 😡

[@michimadiforever1458]

Love you both....Mark & Gentry. Keep bringing us these collaborations, we love them.

[@jonirwin7316]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Watched it all. More please.

[@GB-zh3vz]

Great job guys. Listen to it in my car! You guys should start up a podcast series. Your genuine love for watches and humble honest reviews make it a pleasure to watch and listen to. Keep up the great work.

[@joseperez6613]

Rewatched this for the second time to leave a Like and Comment. Can't wait for this collab to happen again! Cheers to TGV and Marc for the great content!

[@jaygee6606]

Favorite Seiko...I bought a 1974 Seiko LM which was the first watch I bought when I was 17 and had just joined the Army....I am passing it on to my Grandson. I also bought a 57 Omega Seamaster, for the year after I was born..to pass down... I love your content and your collaborations with Marc. He sold me a 1963 Zinjuan...I love it and I tried to mod a SKX 007J I bought from him , with his additions to look like his Squale....on the white band....you both are my two favorite content creators and in my old age I have fallen in love with watches again.

[@deanobenito]

absolutely love these vids never miss them please keep it going thanks guys ❤💯👊

[@alexm2113]

Finally got through the video but it was well worth it! I'm so excited for the pet peeves video and please do more of these going forward! They're long but so worth it.

[@dcalabaza]

Oh yes. Watch them all they way through. Great content and I'm very appreciative of the time and effort

[@neilg3626]

I absolutely truly adore this series. I had my kids sit with me and watch today and they aren't even in to watches. They really enjoyed learning about a little history behind your picks and I myself own The OG Orange Monster (Son loves it and daughter absolutely hates it) and SKK 007 which I purchased both from Long Island Watch. Can't wait for the next video.

[@rsflynn]

Love the conversation between you two. These are great videos.

[@jonasskovby6209]

I fxxxxxx love the videos with the two of you. And yor’re even talking Seikos this time. HOT DAMN! :D

[@SniperKing029]

This was an amazing video! Everyone can learn so much 👍🏻

[@Steve-qo4hi]

you both are a treasure to the community. Please keep doing these vids. You guys are the best/ Love Hugo!!

[@farshidrahmani6262]

Happy Sunday! Hugo, always entertaining. This duet is becoming my favorite. Keep it up, forward. Cheers 🥂

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Farshid, happy Sunday to you too! Have a great week, Best regards, TGV

[@theshuttergrind]

Thanks to TGV and Marc. You help me rediscover a passion I had as a child that I could not afford back then. I got my first Seiko, an SNK809 three months ago and yesterday I got my flightmaster. Wife keeps asking why I keep buying watches, I guess I am on the right path. I'm subscribed to both of your channels. Thanks always. Best, a

[@Adam-xc1xm]

Watched it all through as well as all previous ones before. I don't regret this time at all. Great work guys (assuming making it was great fun as well). I'm happy I found 3 pieces out of the 10 which I experienced during my watch-enthusiast career...Two of them, the Snow Flake and SKX I still have - they will stay with me for ever.

[@neyspeaking]

A perfect video for a rainy Sunday afternoon. My favorites: SARB033 (regret selling it, planning on repurchasing), SARB017, Flighty (putting it up for sale but having second thoughts now), Blumo (sold it, I wish Seiko reissue a smaller case), SKXs (owned and sold 007, 009, 013, but thinking of getting an 013 again, on the lookout for 015), 1960s Lord Marvel low beat arabic numerals no date (gave this to my gf but borrowing it from time to time), 1960s Bellmatic 4006 7012, and 1960s Panda 6138. I love this format with Mark, TGV. Keep it coming!

[@ragnaroker85]

Always fun to watch the both of you talk about watches, especially Seikos. Do continue this series. Definitely curious what the top selling seikos.

[@heikowallauer]

Good evening TGV, you brighten up my sunday evening! Looking forward to watch a this vid for the next hour. Have a great sunday. Greetings from Germany!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Heiko, have a great rest of your Sunday and enjoy! Best regards, TGV

[@stephenagypt2814]

The "flighty" has always been my favorite type of watch and is the reason I started watching your channel. Because I saw a video that you did that you said it was one of your favorites. I've been watching ever since.

[@DrBarrie3]

In a short sentence ....FANTASTIC...Very informative indeed

[@GuyVanderAa]

Beautiful, you make such a good team! Loved the intro as well. Ah, Seiko... you can never go wrong. Although Orient IMO is close by lately. Keep it up!