This Is The Best Entry Level Watch! - Are Cheap Watches Worth It? - The Seiko 5 SNKL23 Review

[@crBudgetWatches]

I see most of the comments here are from two years ago. I have two things to say. First, this gentleman can sell me on any watch with his quality of videos. Second, the SNKL23 is available again. I just bought a SNKL23J1 for 104 usd from Jomashop. I will keep this video as a documentation regarding my watch.

[@romeo7577]

im proud to say the snkl23 was my first purchase. love it.

[@rapramos5687]

Same! I just got it yesterday and I can't stop looking at it

[@dennisbejasa6392]

An elegant timepiece considering its price. You get your money's worth coming from Seiko. The 7S26 movement may not be the most accurate but it does the job with its robustness and durability. Was fortunate to purchase one 2 months ago at $80. I replaced the bracelet with a Seiko Jubilee from the SKX series.

[@SnapCrackVids]

Just purchased my first watch, a Seiko 5 SNKL23. It was actually hard to find

[@dominiccinimod5686]

where did you get it from?

[@YasinD95]

Same question as Dom

[@MegaVSable]

This is my very first watch as well, it really worth every penny.

[@ibrahimather3304]

Where did you buy it from​@@MegaVSable

[@Palladiumknightrider]

Love your videos. The only watch channel showing watch in different straps. Other watch channels are great. But this is what im looking for in a watch review. Kudos.

[@watchgecko]

Thats great to hear Ahmad, Did you have a favourite watch strap?

[@Palladiumknightrider]

WatchGecko all of em ❤️

[@Palladiumknightrider]

WatchGecko all of em

[@attitudez]

Just ordered this as my first watch. Very excited to be receiving it soon!

[@richardwang6423]

Io

[@haricharan6675]

My first Seiko was “Solar Coutura.” First automatic “Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic.” Later bought 3 more Seikos !!! Loved them.

[@pk464]

Well done. Milanese is a go to for me, and immediately upgrades the affordable reference. I love my sarb33 , and can see the lineage.

[@alex91062]

Got lucky and found a brand new one on eBay for £70! Arrived this week and I couldn't be happier with it

[@watchgecko]

Thats great to hear, it seem this watch is becoming harder and harder to find. Don't forget to check out our site if you want to change the look of your new Seiko. www.watchgecko.com/

[@christianallen1024]

There's a lot in Asian market.

[@agarwalnitish34]

This watch is legendary. Found it on Creation watches for a 100$! Goes well with a Milanese mesh or a brown/black leather strap.

[@stiglnsborgsaxbjrn3392]

There is a reason why it is called ‘the poor man’s Datejust’. Mine has a dark blue dial, and is looks stunning! It is true though that the quality controll of Seiko is dismall and dull, but the 7s26 movement is easy to regulate, with a little patience you can do it yourself, to my opinion Seiko is now really stepping up the game with the new 5 series they want to go to another level and charge swiss brands

[@jacc88888]

Stig Lønsborg Saxbjørn Do you have a reference number for your blue dial version?

[@stiglnsborgsaxbjrn3392]

SNKL43J1, a SNKLK1 is on eBay right now. The colour is very dark blue, almost black, a nice dress watch, at the moment my all arounder 🙂

[@jacc88888]

Stig Lønsborg Saxbjørn Thanks! Will check it out

[@nickporter9264]

Stig Lønsborg Saxbjørn I have an SNKL43 too and I am thrilled with it.

[@kelvintan2629]

Just got mine snkl23 last week.... I believe seiko had bring back this model for production. Super loving it, what a surprise is the accuracy only lost - 2sec or - 3sec perday. Maybe im just lucky

[@edteach3r]

Excellent video. I agree wholeheartedly... no need to break the bank to get a gorgeous automatic on the wrist. As you said, it will garner much respect.

[@watchgecko]

Hi Eddie, thank you for the support. Which was your favourite strap pick?

[@edteach3r]

WatchGecko : Tough to choose as they all look so good. If I had to pick only one, I would go for the vintage leather strap... it really enhances the look of the little Seiko in a way I have not seen before. My second choice would be the mesh bracelet.

[@Alithia451]

I will start with an Invicta, a Seiko SUP880, a Casio for 20, and a G-Shock Neo Tokyo. After that a Zeppelin Graf Zeppelin and a Casio Edifice. If I am going crazy a Beluvar moon watch.

[@ednammansfield8553]

Seiko 5's are great value watches if you are looking for a mechanical watch which are relatively cheap. I have two in my collection, one similar to this one but with the crown at 3 o clock and a sportier watch with the crown at 4 o clock. I purchased the latter watch from Ebay at around £65 but in a jewellers shop they are currently at £120+, it's worth shopping around to pick up a bargain. A good alternative to a Seiko 5 and at roughly the same price are the Orient 3 Star range so worth looking at those too. Like the Seiko 5 the movement in a Orient 3 Star is also in the Orient Mako diver watches and they are very accurate movements.

[@watchgecko]

Hi Ednam, thats some great advice for everyone. Thank you for the support.

[@benkenobi6582]

I really appreciate the amount of effort you put into this video. Great job. Subbed

[@watchgecko]

Thanks Ben, We aim to bring more videos to the same standard. Thank you for the support.

[@eronavbj]

I have a 6.5-inch wrist and find this watch size perfect for me, but I have to mention two factors that I’ve noticed over the 50-plus years I’ve been wearing watches. A wider band will distract from the watch size, so my 42 mm Orient divers wear smaller than my 40 mm divers because the Orient has a 21 mm band, whereas the standard band size for my other divers is 20 mm. Secondly, I personally feel a ‘tapered’ band contributes to a dainty, more feminine look. These are two things that I feel improve the look of the watch (for me).

[@florianhess]

My first. Still sits proudly in the collection, currently on a dark mocha brown ostrich strap.

[@1malikalik]

Bro, am American and your British Accent is mesmerizing and makes for great narration. Everything you said about the SNKL23 is 100 on point. I am actually wearing mine as am typing. Best of luck. Cheers! P.S I just subscribed to your channel.

[@MrBouch66]

Looks awesome on the Kington Vintage Leather! I have the SNKL45, almost exactly the same but without the stripes. And that mesh! You have a sale right there!

[@watchgecko]

Thats great to hear, The mesh has been very popular.

[@silajeep1]

I have just bought this watch from long island watches, and it's a beauty, although i don't mind the bracelet, i think I'll buy that tan leather strap cos it really makes the watch stand out beautifully

[@underadesk]

I put mine on a beads of rice bracelet from you guys and it is one of my absolute favorites

[@spektrograf]

Brilliant videos. Love your narratives and watch strap variations on the watches you’re covering. These are clearly working, as I’ve bought way too many straps from your fine shop. 😜 Keep up the great work! 😊🍻

[@watchgecko]

Thank you for the support! Do you have a favourite watch strap from this video?

[@tomasinacovell4293]

I know you don't like to be corrected, or told things because you're a bogan sort of twit, but "Mil" is a term that means "thousands of and inch", not "millimeter" which is... right.

[@krzysztofhadala9126]

Black stripe matches well with a black dial. With brown looks a bit strange. I think these two things should match. Presentation was fab but would be happy 😃 to know more about features and a price.

[@davidtanner242]

Great video, but where do you pick up a new one for £80?

[@PranjalBansal24]

Same question..

[@chrismachica5219]

Ha ha. Knowhere.... Basically nowhere.

[@jfb2]

Great video! Just purchased the SNKL23 after watching your review. Thanks!

[@the1.people]

Me to

[@georgehiphopforever]

Seiko sarb is maybe one of the best watches ever created i own one and is just top of the top.

[@watchgecko]

The Seiko SARB033 is a stunning piece! If you haven't already check out of coverage of the SARB here ; kzbin.info/www/bejne/oamaqpeKn9tkrKs - SARB Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYe8kHmnptSijpY - SARB Strap Showcase

[@sidthesloth12]

Orient Sun&Moon3 for my first Automatic, great watch and looks stunning

[@watchgecko]

That is a great first automatic!

[@kyoukotoshino5600]

Same, it gets lots of compliments.

[@ryannewby447]

I've got a decent collection and yet I still want this. It so nice.

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

I’ve got this and the sarb033 and I prefer this 🤷🏽‍♂️😑

[@watchgecko]

They are both great watches.

[@jacc88888]

Such a classic design. Love it. Is the milanese strap the satin or polished version in this video?

[@danielchriqui3460]

Also would like to know

[@watchgecko]

This is the Classic Style Milanese Mesh Strap in Polished, here is a direct link - www.watchgecko.com/milanese-mesh-watch-strap

[@watchgecko]

@@danielchriqui3460 This is the Classic Style Milanese Mesh Strap in Polished, here is a direct link - www.watchgecko.com/milanese-mesh-watch-strap

[@xtiann442]

this has got to be the best wrist shot video of this watch. Love the zoomed out normal everyday poses with the watch on wrist. Subscribed!

[@wenksification]

Pls review the seiko snkl45 and snkl41. Plus compare the 45 from the 23 since its difference are the tuxedo stripes only :) please sir

[@watchgecko]

Thank you for the support! we have many videos planned, make sure to subscribe with the notification bell turned on to be notified right away when we upload. :D

[@Lawrencent14]

Cheer 🍷for the Seiko 5 Snkl23 which also my first automatic watch....nice straps for it🍾⌚

[@watchgecko]

Such a great pick for your first automatic watch!

[@jesterdejoseph4835]

Nice vid!. I would like to request if you could make a review on seiko 5 snkp11. Thanks!

[@omarb2293]

Where can you buy this? Im not that much into watches but i want a nice piece for not too much money. I really like the look of it but idk where to buy.

[@morgan97475]

Amazon.

[@natasaragih9970]

amazon, ebay. Though numbers of sellers who sells this watch is quite small, so keep that in mind. If you don't to get a bit of risk, look up to the asian e commerce such as singapore or malaysia

[@JamesJones-zf5gn]

very nice! what sizes are the straps?

[@ronaldspencer547]

It will be hard to buy a subsequent watch that will be as good as the Seiko 5.

[@watchgecko]

Agreed! :D

[@shizukamori6755]

I have the SNKL45, which is exactly the same watch except for a red second hand. I decided to wear it with its stock folded link SS bracelet, though. It's not fancy, but for me it's very convenient.

[@FalseTeeth-o4y]

So beautiful. I especially like the hands.

[@Crackity_Jones.]

Finally ordered one of these yesterday. There seems to be a new batch of these produced in the past few months. Love the mesh strap on it. Great review

[@johnmelendrez660]

do u think 38 mm is too small?

[@Crackity_Jones.]

@@johnmelendrez660 Not at all. I have 7 1/4 inch wrists and it looks great.

[@johnmelendrez660]

CrackityJones ahh i see. thanks

[@jlg395]

Also my first purchase, but wasn't thrilled with how long the lug-to-lug was. I now own the Seiko SNK381 and am very happy with it.

[@bilala1915]

That sarb with the president bracelet 😍😍😍

[@huckinator]

The mesh strap bracelet makes this watch POP!

[@sanghunkim8945]

Good video. Just purchased about 100£ on your website.

[@watchgecko]

Hi Sanghun thats great to hear! Thank you for your support.

[@Jaycelestra]

I’m having a hard time finding this watch! I’ve found the other variants except for this black :(

[@wilhelmyo6265]

I have one got it a year ago for around 3,500. I'm from Philippines by the way.

[@DoodleDoo]

There is no such thing as best when it comes to wearables. Whatever looks best to you might not look best to someone else.

[@Jaycelestra]

Wilhelm that’s a good price!

[@thodeus]

i am from Philippines also like Wilhelm and I bought mine Jan 3, 2021 at $83 with $3 shipping.

[@Funkfreed]

This is what got me started. Unfortunately when I saw another one of the same size I realized it's too small for me.

[@watchgecko]

Thats such a shame, it's a stunning piece :D

[@Funkfreed]

@@watchgecko It is! Then comes the SNKL43 which is also too small for me. In fact, my wife is buying it.

[@hanle6186]

hi bro, where did you buy this mesh bracelet? thanks!

[@loukas2411]

Fantastic looks on those straps. Oh dear

[@digweed88]

Which color option did you choose for the Geckota Kington Vintage dress strap featured in the video? I can't tell if its the brown or camel.

[@watchgecko]

Hi there, this is the Kington in Camel, The colour of the strap can vary especially after use, to produce a more unique colour. Here is a direct link - www.watchgecko.com/geckota-kington-vintage-style-dress-watch-strap

[@runthesix228]

I actually prefer this watch to many of my more expensive watches. Wears great on my smaller wrists.

[@tophorable]

And how does it wear on your larger wrists? 😂

[@runthesix228]

@@tophorable Couldn't tell you. Left that pair in my coat's pocket then lost the coat.

[@iconicstuffs8115]

Next buy: SNKL23 or SRPE51?

[@fm35-m7c]

Price in dollar,plz??

[@derekshearer9049]

It is sad what has happened to seiko. Nothing pings my sonar.

[@ARod3]

Is this a good everyday watch if I don’t wana drop the money for a sarb? Or just get the sarb.

[@marcusliaw8941]

I purchased this watch a while ago as my first watch. I'm thinking of getting a SARB033 as my next watch, although I'm not sure if it will be worth it since the watches are so similar. Anyone have any thoughts?

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

Dude I’ve got both and prefer this. Get a different watch rather then the sarb imo. I’m planning to sell/ gift my 033 and get the new alpinist

[@repo4]

The sarb is light years ahead.

[@blackmax5503]

I agree

[@blackmax5503]

I don't think it's worth it

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

repo4 maybe I don’t have the eyes to see it

[@reggievanness]

This was a very good review of the seiko 5 i may look at getting one for my self i like it....

[@watchgecko]

Hi Reggie, Thank you for the support!

[@h.ar.2937]

This is AMAZING! Gonna buy it for Christmas!!

[@davidsonviray1403]

does the pinstripe in the dial is noticeable everytime? or on other people? or there is a specific lighting or shade to see it?

[@An-Islander]

A friggin camel can prance through that space between the watch and the strap.

[@mtadc1545]

It kinda makes it look cool though

[@smeege707]

Totally agree! The watch looks far better on a decent bracelet with end links.

[@idnumber002]

What's the custom bracelet on the SARB033? Looks great

[@pstamaria]

Thx dude. U can't go wrong with a Seiko 5

[@Ultra_Odin]

The Kington Vintage Style Leather Strap used in the video, was the material color Red or Camel?

[@danielchriqui3460]

Were i can buy the watch?!

[@muchlislisin716]

Is there a white dial version of snkl23?

[@the_9ent]

Is the Kington strap in the video the Camel or Red option? Thanks

[@immortal4942]

Seiko should make new line of 5s without exhibition case backs and with hand winding

[@paulwarry6287]

I've not been able to find one of these watches for under £130 + shipping (08.10.2019). Gets a thumbs down from me as there are no links or pointers to where you can buy them from in the £80 - £100 range. A bit misleading if you ask me.

[@kurdn7010]

Will a jewelry store size it for me?

[@mrs8551]

May I know the colour of the metal strap?. satin or polished?.

[@davidcoleman2463]

I have a sarbo35 . JDM . I love it .

[@watchgecko]

That is a great pick.

[@kirillvilinskiy4741]

Your video shows the Kington with the quick-release bars. However, you don't make this strap in quick-release...

[@ninadjadhav8426]

How to purchase this watch?

[@MrBanegasgaleas]

Great video and stunning shots👌🏻

[@superpeca]

I want to buy that leather strap but I can't figure out the color from the video - is it brown, camel or red leather? Thanks!

[@watchgecko]

Hi! thanks for checking out our videos. This is the Camel kington vintage, it can look darker depending on the light. here is the direct link. www.watchgecko.com/geckota-kington-vintage-style-dress-watch-strap

[@piansopian4069]

I think the lug is a bit too long..so there is a big gap between the case and the strap if you use a flat end link..

[@archievthapa3593]

Superb review !!!

[@kelvintan2629]

I got him an aftermarket seiko jubilee bracelets.. Its look amazing💪

[@IncApu2025]

Great channel from great products. New subscriber.

[@stiglnsborgsaxbjrn3392]

Hello Nick, glad to hear that, the Seiko 5 series watches apparently seem to be hit or miss 😁 Stig

[@pranavharnesha6659]

Where can i get this in Germany? , Amazon doesn't have this model...

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great video!

[@watchgecko]

Thank you!

[@the_9ent]

Is that the Satin or Polished Milanese mesh in the video? Thanks

[@watchgecko]

I Believe this was the satin :D

[@the_9ent]

WatchGecko Thank you. I’ll be making this purchase online now I know 👍

[@watchgecko]

@@the_9ent Thats great! let us know what you think when your order arrives :D

[@rishiramkhanal8936]

from where we can buy this

[@newbiessss]

where to get this bomber jacket?

[@eyeontime6136]

Great classic watch, would love to see it on your black Ostrich leather strap.

[@watchgecko]

Very underrated!

[@josephk7530]

Just bought the SNKL23 for $98 USD plus tax on Amazon yesterday. I bought it because of its hype and that they're not making any more.

[@marcfavero1255]

I have this entry level seiko and happy to wear it as a dress watch with a vintage leather strap. Really good bargain for the price but may be unavailable now in this configuration ?

[@JOHN-uj4zg]

this or the SNKL45?

[@cmcc4567]

Subscribed! Same wrist size here.

[@fivestones8450]

This will be my first watch on Jan 12 2023

[@Patrickglover11]

First automatic is orient bambino, this seiko is gorgeous but way too small for my liking even for a dress watch

[@rayleeaustralia]

The milanese steel strap looks the best👍

[@watchgecko]

Thats great to hear Raymond!

[@KVenturi]

Great review!

[@watchgecko]

Thank you very much!

[@Gabe00723]

You left out the part where there is a huge gap between the case and strap.

[@dktw2419]

hi can i ask - what feature(s) make a dial a tuxedo dial?

[@darrenchristopher775]

hey! quick question does anybody know what is the size of the micro adjuster pin on this watch ? i lost mine and i need to buy a new one

[@kyle_vr]

What is the best colour strap for a blue dial dive watch?

[@Armoer]

Kyle V. R light brown / cognac 😉

[@europa1387]

Is the mesh bracelet in the video satin or polished metal?

[@europa1387]

My watch has 21m lug width would I be ok with the 22m bracelet or 20 best?

[@andrewquinn7822]

Can anyone tell me the specific colour of the leather watch strap watch gecko fitted to this watch?