Top 20 Iconic Seiko Watches Of All Time & Their Nicknames (Under $1k)

Seiko has more iconic watches than any other brand. It has changed the watch world and influenced horological history like no other, and nothing signifies iconic status like a nickname.
In this video I share a countdown of my top 20 most iconic Seiko watches including their unofficial, mainly fan generated nicknames, how they earned their honorary titles, and what makes them so special.
Ever wondered where names like Sumo, Pogue, Ripley, Stargate, Shogun, Sea Urchin, and Frankenmonster originated? Join me for another Seiko special for the answer to that question and a fun analysis of some of our favorites.
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[@heleti0000]

I bought a “Tuna” 600m Titanium in 1977 and have worn it every day since. Dived with it, crashed motorbikes with it on and even been in a plane crash that totalled the aircraft while wearing it. I am still wearing it today and its never missed a beat.

[@Hialeah1925]

Wow I was born in ‘77 would you be interested in selling it to a lovely home?

[@GunGuy258]

Sounds like you need to learn to ride a bike and fly a plane better.

[@jayh9144]

Seiko is the Toyota of watches. Impeccable reliability for the money.

[@jamesnash7262]

..yes, but remember a few short years ago Toyota were very bad in terms of corporate truthfulness and responsibility to their customers...as was Chevrolet...Seiko so far is faultless...and they haven't tried to cover-up their watches having been responsible for having killed anybody...to my knowledge...

[@benjaminbarrera214]

@@jamesnash7262 Fortunately that was the last time corporate interests endangered public safety for their own profit.

[@marvinduval]

@@benjaminbarrera214 the Boeing company would like to have a word with you

[@FDLTGM]

@@jamesnash7262 The misalignment chapter of Seiko dive watches kills me.

[@ewcm1878]

@Jay H that would be Casio.

[@Alias_Anybody]

"How many different Seikos with nicknames are there?" "Yes"

[@dattsu93]

***SPOILER*** 20. Shogun 1:10 19. Cocktail Time 1:48 18. Sea Urchin 2:35 17. Stargate 3:17 16. Frankenmonster 4:05 15. Seikonaut 4:49 14. 5KX 5:28 13. Darth Vader 6:10 12. Turtle 6:46 11. UFO 7:26 10. Flighty 8:11 09. Pogue 9:05 08. Sumo 9:41 07. Samurai 10:17 06. Ripley 11:14 05. Fifty Five Fathoms 12:37 04. Monster 13:21 03. Arnie 14:11 02. Captain Willard 15:15 01. Tuna 16:16 I only got 3 in this list: a Cocktail starlight, a Samurai and a Sumo. Waiting for your review of the new Captain Willard (SPB153) if you have the opportunity to get one. Thanks for your work, stay safe and keep it up! Cheers!

[@PLBW81]

No Alpinist?

[@mijomendes1705]

@@PLBW81 😎

[@martinhansen2585]

I've got the Cocktail Old Fashioned and the "Arnie".

[@miguellziabarrara]

Starlight is a work of art ... That dial ... my god ...

[@aioka1435]

I've got a Sea Urchin, a Shogun and a Samurai. My favorite is the Samurai.

[@SinnerAndSaint]

Thanks for this great episode TGV! Really love to see all those iconic Seikos in ONE video! Keep it up! All the best from Germany, Daniel

[@zeeshanhaque]

Nice Video! Seiko has every kind of watch category covered. Like learning history of each piece. Gives greater appreciation

[@SkilfulLeader1]

Thanks TGV, always a pleasure to watch such informative content with Seiko clearly offering so much for every style of collector! Stay safe good man, onwards an upwards..

[@williamtawiah908]

Always a pleasure to be greeted by Hugo in the intro send him my regards also hope you are well my friend onward and up words thank you for the amazing content during these awkward times👍

[@edhammond6911]

Amazing video. I got excited just reading the title, seeing as how Seiko is my favorite brand.Please do more videos like this and more SEIKO. Thanks TGV. SEIKO IS KING !!!

[@aardvark__2552]

Man. Your video editing is just top notch. Thank you.

[@MrKkramme]

Excellent and wonderfully produced video! Thanks 🙏

[@lucasgonzalez1298]

What a joy to watch! Thank you for the effort you put into these videos

[@parthlalkiya7313]

Another cracking video. Keep up the good work TGV!

[@kennethMblake]

This is easily one of my favourite Urban Gentry videos to date. Hugo was right: this is a treat. Thank you, TGV, for your work on this piece. This is a wonderful way to unwind (pardon the horrible pun) and start the weekend. Cheers to you and cheers to the weekend, my friend. 🍷

[@dustinwray2819]

Hell yeah, love when you do seiko reviews.

[@paulg9815]

Great video TGV! Class act as always! I quite fancy trying a monster. I’m growing more fond of broad arrow hour hands for some reason and love the tool aesthetic of the monster!

[@krfrench55]

Very well thought out, thanks for your hard work

[@hanskullama3014]

What an awesome video again. Thank you TGV!

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting pieces. Your content is my inspiration. Keep up the good work. Regards.

[@craigturton4940]

This is hands down the best horology channel of all time. A joy to watch. Bravo Sir!

[@starkk5751]

Best Gentry video in a while! Kudos.

[@jorad4887]

Great in depth information!!!! Awesome!!!

[@toodyface]

Thanks so much, I really enjoyed this!👍😸🙏❤

[@Gary-ib8dz]

This was a cool video. Thanks for making it!

[@n0nksz]

Love this channel I'm so glad I found it. Your videos are always entertaining and informative. Much love from The Bahamas.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much Leslie, sending love back from Philly! :D Welcome aboard, Best regards, TGV

[@flyingrocket3879]

You did an awesome job listing these watches thank you very much.

[@timoteomeccanicatecnologia]

In this video you were very inspired! The playlist is awesome... Very iconic pieces such as the Seikos are.

[@andymci5981]

what a superb video for Seiko lovers. Chapeau my friend this is brilliant. simples! now to watch it again.

[@jimmccaig7946]

Superb, just what a covid Sunday needs. Thank you. ❤️

[@kennethMblake]

While the “sk5” is starting to grow on me, the Seiko Skx007 has my vote as does its little brother the Skx0013. The snk803 was the gateway drug that I am still enamoured with.

[@FirestormAA]

Extremely very well compiled video of seiko. Thanks TGV.... stay safe.

[@ExpeditedProductions]

Just threw on the SKX007 just to watch the show. Glad to hear you are well. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished. I feel like a kid (damn near 38) whose favorite show has just come on every time I see your videos pop up. They never let me or my son down. Onwards and upwards. Thanks TGV!!

[@ianmichael5134]

Great video Very interesting and entertaining to watch Thank you And keep it up

[@Tomatohater64]

Love the 5KX with a green dial and green Nato strap. Your videos are truly outstanding.

[@watchbrocephus]

Great show and very informative T. Stuart

[@bogrot69]

I really enjoyed that! Excellent list. I'm very fond of my Limited Edition Blue Fin Baby Tuna and my Coral Blue Sumo. Seiko is definitely the dominant brand in my collection

[@farshidrahmani6262]

Just in time for Seiko Saturday! A reason to identify days of these crazy times. 😄 Cheers 🍷

[@Boatdrink]

Another great video. With all those model names and numbers, could’ve done with some onscreen captions detailing the different models, but that aside, great work. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MYA.1982]

Great topic .. Thanks TGV

[@Ibidem4]

Ok, i guess sleep have to wait... i need to see this... 🙏🏽 thank you for fantastic content as always

[@sblantipodi]

awesome videos, as always, congrats.

[@kjeldpedersen666]

Hi TGV So many legendary designs from Seiko and in multiple price layers too. I’m mainly a Swiss watch person, but surely understand you declaring yourself a Seiko guy. The unsnobbish and innovative attitude of the company surely make them a force to be reckoned with😊👍 I like many of the models, mainly of the more dressy kind. That you can get such pretty and high quality watches as the Presages at that prices is very tempting. So go on Seiko - make the Swiss work for their money😆 Nice vid, keep up the good work👍

[@kkirk1381]

Great content as always!!!

[@jeremycorrao]

My favorite brand!! Great video! The day I'm wearing the B42, you post this video LOL Hope you're doing well. Cheers!

[@JJherne]

Talk about timing! I just bought my first ever Seiko - a Prospex "Samurai" (ref SRPB49). Loving it!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Aweome video. I love my Sea Urchin and Arnie, hopefully they upgrade the Sea Urchin in the future to have hacking. Looking forward to the next video. Keep up the good work.

[@jobinator1212]

Amazing video You couldn't do better than the best You are the best!!!

[@braydenweaver3937]

Stargate SG1 is probably my favorite TV show. It's awesome that you mentioned that watch. Great video!

[@hiltonr1845]

Just woke up to this in Australia, nice timing TGV

[@unexpectedlight6384]

Yuyuuu

[@robertforbes6502]

Really great and entertaining and informative

[@D_Rm]

EXCELLENT video, summarize the Seiko legacy and majesty - and your passion for them! It makes me happy as a watch enthusiast that those legends remain at a “lower” price point. 👍

[@D_Rm]

Tuna and Flighty on my list for some time!

[@WatchUnwind]

great video as always, I wouldn't mind adding any of those watches in my collection all great pieces

[@adamhuntoon355]

Love this list 👍🏻 thank you

[@radiocrash]

Another great video, thanks!

[@botezsorinconstantin]

I have an 5KX. I just love it. Thx TGV for this very nice video! I salute you from Romania.

[@andreaiacolina]

Great video TGV! ❤️

[@alexhamilton9566]

Just wanted to drop you a note on how much you have meant to me and my new love for mechanical watches. I inherited a Rolex Sub Mariner and started looking for watch channels when I found the Urban Gentry. After watching everything you had my interest expanded into the horology of of watches and I developed a real appreciation for the art of watchmaking. I decided to take an online class on watchmaking so that I would be able to further my knowledge of mechanical watches as well as buy broken pieces and bring them back to life to further my watch collecting. Now it is turning into a sickness. As I get further into the whole watch hobby at a higher level, I still always come back to your channel to get your insights and option on watches of all price levels. Thank you for lighting the fire.

[@ck24support]

Perfect video sir! Seikoholic greetings from Germany, well done!!!

[@Argassin]

Good morning from Australia TGV! Over the last 12 months your content has made me a seiko 'tragic'. Woke up this 'Seiko' saturday to another fantastic video. I can see another purchase coming! Wearing my 'Flighty' today.

[@gregspencer7287]

I’m kind of new to the whole watch scene, but have been pointed in the direction of Seiko for something sensible, classy and affordable. This was very insightful thank you.

[@TheFedoraMedia]

I recently got my first Seiko Samurai with the srpc91 save the ocean model. I to say I love the watch is an understatement. Just love the dial and it is so beautifully crafted. Thanks for the great list! Can't wait to add more seiko's to my collection

[@TheWayofGrace89]

I love my SKX009j and SARB017, they are keepers in the collection for sure. Pre-Prospex ‘X’, pre-cyclops nonsense, pre-price hikes.

[@WatchUnwind]

planning on picking up a sarb017 this week, you can still find them on amazon for around 400 bucks

[@SchizoFenikChannel]

Love how you seamlessly tie in history, popular culture and watches simultaneously. The videos are always entertaining but also educational. Also I am trying to save for a couple of grails and you have tempted me with those cocktails. Damn it TGV!

[@stewygb9915]

Watching this wearing my 1st gen Orange Monster. As always, love your work.

[@coryames1170]

When I get around to purchasing my first Seiko I decided I'll start with the Seiko 5 SNK809 since it's so affordable. I'd also like to get the Seiko "Arnie" as I am a huge fan of his and he made that watch pretty badass. And now I want that "Darth Vader" lol.

[@unixnerd23]

I have an SNK809 and it's a lovely thing, just wish it was 38mm with 20mm lugs.

[@gabriellacharbel9798]

Great choice, it's my favorite watch 👌🏻👌🏻

[@corychecketts]

It’s a really good watch. A quality nato really makes that watch great.

[@jrei7448]

This is amazing history for JPN watches. Everyone else just talks about Swiss brands.

[@jeff2932]

Always so much fun learning more and more about these awesome pieces. You and Island are my two sources for all things Seiko and beyond. This video literally prompted me to buy a pepsi Arnie (SNJ027) . Thank you TUG.

[@tods.9947]

I love it when you review watches that would not be carried by Watchbox due to their relative affordability (with the exception of a couple on your list). I’m wearing my silver “Pogue” today which is one of many that I own. The history of it is inspiring.

[@baxteryong9981]

Thanks TGV! It really is a treat to Seiko fans!

[@richardrenyer3078]

I’m currently wearing the “Arnie”. Love it!

[@Zeus-kj7nn]

Just got mine today. I feel drawn to it more than my grail Planet Ocean. Well, at least at the moment! Definitely a keeper, gorgeous. Great review mate. Subscribed . 👍🏻

[@UncleHoCM]

Nice, and nicely done.

[@cemb.7318]

Great video, thanx dude.

[@timyoungnc]

Really enjoyed this! Wish you’d review the Timex American Documents watch and the Timex S1. So few reviews of those.

[@dfunklegendfontdawg5023]

Just purchased a 5, SNKL19. But I feel like I started collecting with my Deep Blue Cocktail. Love it! Great vid.

[@grahamcawthorne3720]

Great video Tristano! Love the nod to Roger Moore at the end as well! Toodle pip!

[@monstrok]

I was doubly thrilled to see the Flighty and the photo of the F4U-1D Corsair together at 8:17. I have a copy of that photo signed by original VMF-214 Blacksheep pilots that I meet at one of their reunions. It is amazing how a quick image like this can bring back a flood of memories!

[@candide1772]

Great list! My favorite is the "Arnie" and I just recently got one. Absolutely chuffed to bits with it!

[@candide1772]

Also, I love your channel. I have been watching for a couple of years now, and have learned so much about this hobby. I was just looking at my collection in order of acquisition, and I realized how much your channel has changed my approach to collecting. While I do watch other channels on this hobby, yours was the first and best for me.

[@ChaxSouthSide]

great selection tgv! i would also add the seiko "spork" to the list. great vid!

[@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832]

Brilliant line up review of Seiko iconics..my favourite is and I own is 50 fathoms blue dial.

[@outty77]

I fell in love with the Baby Tuna SRP637, been my beater watch for years and I still love looking at it with adoration.

[@theinspiringleader]

Thank you for this video. You made me a Seiko Fan.

[@theurbangentry]

🙌🙌🙌 So happy to hear, thank you! Best regards, TGV

[@kenishi8781]

Awesome episode!

[@davidmichienzi101]

You've got it Covered TGV, I've had my Sea urchin on for 2 weeks. Seiko just hit my Heart❤😊👍

[@haromaster6086]

Awesome video 😊

[@gregcushing1716]

Great stuff cheers mate!

[@deviantrat6001]

*Loving Hugo. TGV, you remain awesome dude.*

[@britannia2129]

OMG, you put my favourite classical music in the background. I adore the 1812 Overture, a masterpiece only improved if you know the history behind it. Impeccable taste, TGV

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you my friend, knowing there are people like you in the Gentry makes me very proud and happy. Onwards and upwards! Best regards, TGV

[@paredair]

What a great Seiko resource!!

[@joeciganik498]

Entertaining I actually stayed tuned in for the whole thing

[@henrywest7217]

Beautiful and comprehensive list

[@andyshinnnn]

TGV, when are we gonna see a review of the Seiko SRPD line? Cheers

[@meddc1]

Great video. Currently wearing my coral blue Monster. Did I miss Seiko Alpinist in that list, though? Surely should be included in a top 20 if it wasn't.

[@maximilianb.8789]

received my skx007 3 days ago, mostly thanks to you talking us constantly into seiko. loving it! greetings from germany

[@theurbangentry]

So great to hear. You will not regret it, thank you Maximilian, it very much pleases me to hear that. Welcome the the SKX club! Best regards, TGV P.s. Love your name, such a cool name, I secretly always wanted to be called Maximilian :D

[@maximilianb.8789]

The Urban Gentry thanks for the answer and the nice words :)

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

One of your best videos. Thanks

[@theurbangentry]

Wow, thank you so much :D Have a great weekend, Best regards, TGV

[@chronologisch]

A wonderful journey into SEIKO`s fascinating world. 🙏Many thanks and best regards from the North Sea coast!🌊🌊🌊

[@iainrossiter758]

I’ve loved Seiko since I was a boy. I have many on your list, including the magnificent 6105. It is so very special and my favourite. I now have multiple different Tunas as well. I think they are the most iconic of all Seiko divers. Thank you for the fantastic video 👌

[@mdee8784]

Spectacular Seikolicious selections!

[@Tommystankar]

what a nice video and presentation of my favorite brand. my favorite its the Arnie and one that didn't come up here the pepsi colored Seiko Solar Chronograph Divers diver SSC019P1. but its so hard to point out favorites because Seiko have so many nice time pieces. good job as always sir!

[@heikowallauer]

Good evening TGV! That was a nice selection of Seikos! Flighty and Pogue are two of my favorites, would love to see Seiko doing a reissue of the Pouge. Have a great weekend!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you my friend, I dare anyone to name a brand that can have 20 like it and still have another 20 more waiting in the wings! Gotta love Seiko, as for your choices, pure class ;-) Have a great weekend too, Best regards, TGV