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

[@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.

[@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

[@craigturton4940]

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

[@lucasgonzalez1298]

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

[@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!

[@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. 🍷

[@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👍

[@watchreviews4k]

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

[@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!!

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@botezsorinconstantin]

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

[@andymci5981]

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

[@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 👌

[@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 . 👍🏻

[@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.

[@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.

[@diosdado0711]

Greetings from the Philippines. I was undecided about buying a Hamilton or Tissot when I chanced upon one of your videos extolling the virtues of Seiko's Prospex models. I purchased my first Seiko (a Seiko 5) watched 20 years ago and it still keeps reliable time after all these years. I just came back from an authorized Seiko Store and bought a "Samurai"! It's an early Christmas present for myself. I will be alternating the Samurai with my G-Shock and trusty Seiko 5 as my everyday watch.

[@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

[@MrKkramme]

Excellent and wonderfully produced video! Thanks 🙏

[@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.

[@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. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@richardrenyer3078]

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

[@Tomatohater64]

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

[@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..

[@aardvark__2552]

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

[@timoteomeccanicatecnologia]

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

[@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.

[@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👍

[@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!

[@dfunklegendfontdawg32]

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

[@jobinator1212]

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

[@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!

[@silverhawk911]

Enjoying my Seiko SARB033 as my daily beater to office and a gorgeous Seiko SKX013 on a reverse bond nato as my weekend wearer. Thank you TGV for bring me into the beautiful world of SEIKO watches.

[@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

[@Alias_Anybody]

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

[@andyshinnnn]

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

[@nikhilmathur6042]

I’ve had the seiko sea urchin for about 2 years now and it’s awesome I use to get compliments everyday on the watch when I first started wearing it and I still love it and wear it almost everyday

[@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.

[@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.

[@benmccarthy]

The 55 Fathoms was my first foray into Seiko watches, doing the dial swap myself. Also worth noting that the water resistance of the Seiko 5 watches is 100m, which equals 55 fathoms. Another reason for the nickname!

[@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.

[@starkk5751]

Best Gentry video in a while! Kudos.

[@ianmichael5134]

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

[@AlfonsoMartinez-ey4jf]

I bought the Seiko Flight master SNA411 because of you! Loving it, definitely one of my favorite watches in my collection!!!

[@JJherne]

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

[@Gary-ib8dz]

This was a cool video. Thanks for making it!

[@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832]

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

[@gregoryrousseau9234]

I just received my new Seiko Lord Marvel 36000 and now a new video on my favorite watch manufacture. Perfect evening ! Thanks TGV

[@theurbangentry]

OMG, you jammy devil, what a classy choice and era for Seiko!! When I finally make it to Japan, god knows with all the current madness, my eyes will be on the look out for something like that. Enjoy your "Lordy", hmmm, that nickname might need some work ;-) Thank you Gregory, Best regards, TGV

[@gregoryrousseau9234]

@@theurbangentry thanks for your lind words ! I think you put your finger on something with the "Lordy" Nickname. People always overlook this models to focus on the Grand Seiko vs King Seiko era models but with its 36000 bph it's hypnotic !! Plus with a 35mm case it's simply perfect. Mine as a bit of patina on the dial to add some flavour and to stick to the Wabi-Sabi philosophy. I hope you'll find one soon and that we will see a review on the channel ;) Best regards from France !!

[@raymondrichardson6061]

My Street series Solar Tuna arrived yesterday, and today, there it is, a legend. I’m sure the two are not connected. The solar Tuna really is very nice. Legible, comfortable, and not at all bulky. Everything lines up perfectly. Does feel different gravy, to a G Shock. Happy days.

[@Nothernation]

TGV Top 20 Iconic Seiko Watches: 20. Shogun - SBDC007 - 1:10 19. Cocktail Time - SRPD-Presage line - 1:50 18. Sea Urchin - SNZF17K - 2:35 17. Stargate - SKZ327 - 3:18 16. Frankenmonster - SKZ247 - 4:08 15. Seikonaut - SNKK59 - 4:50 14. SKX/5KX - SKX007/009/013 - 5:30 13. Darth Vader "Helmet" - 6139-7100 - 6:10 12. Turtle - 6309 series - 6:48 11. UFO - 6138-0100/0019 - 7:25 10. Flighty - SNA411 - 8:10 9. Pogue - 6139-6002 - 9:07 8. Sumo - SBDC001 - 9:40 7. Samurai - SRPB51 - 10:18 6. Ripley - 7A28-7000/SCED035 - 11:14 5. Fifty Five Fathoms - SNZH57 -12:38 4. Monster - SKX779 - 13:20 3. Arnie - H558-5009/SNJ025 - 14:10 2. Captain Willard - 6105-8110/SPB151 - 15:15 1. Tuna - 6159-7010 - 16:16

[@cospower]

this is information what i was looking for. thankyou

[@keepitrealok2162]

Hello TGV. I tried to use the promo code but it does not work. Is it only valid in the USA?

[@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

[@jeremycorrao]

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

[@rbmwiv]

Nice lineup. Seiko and Orient are my 2 favorite brands excellent value and great quality. I have a 70s Seiko I inherited from my brother- n-law that has never been serviced and it still works its only 30 seconds a day off. That’s pretty impressive. It hasn’t been worn very much because it looks almost new. I have seen other watches quit working quicker than that.

[@zeeshanhaque]

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

[@traviswatts6661]

Not even much a Seiko fan but I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@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 :)

[@teedoubleu2580]

I LOVE THIS VDO! Watched it a dozen times....

[@teedoubleu2580]

One of your best vdos

[@teedoubleu2580]

watching it again... the 10th times...

[@teedoubleu2580]

and again, and buyed a Sumo.... Now I own almost every Seiko of this VDO. And many others...

[@teedoubleu2580]

and again i watched it...

[@hanskullama3014]

What an awesome video again. Thank you TGV!

[@grahamcawthorne3720]

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

[@flyingrocket3879]

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

[@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

[@jrei7448]

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

[@FirestormAA]

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

[@jimmccaig7946]

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

[@braydenweaver3937]

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

[@bernardwadding]

Favourite Seiko is between the Willard and the Turtle, leaning towards ths Turtle. The srp777 was my second automatic piece and the first I really loved. Imho, it beats the pants off the skx. This week I picked up the 62mas inspired sbdc053 which is an absolute stunner. Cheere tgv for another great video.

[@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

[@ck24support]

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

[@andersonbowes7065]

The Seiko Arnie is the first watch I visually recognized and remembered as a kid. Didn't realize Captain Willard had one too! The Doxa Sub 300 "Black Lung" and the 300T "Dirk Pitt".

[@user-go9tc3cw4b]

What is the name of the classical song that plays between 13:20 - 13:37? I have heard the song so many times but keep forgetting the name.

[@chronologisch]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@bartwielinga]

At around 6:55 minutes you mention the 6309 seiko as Turtle, as far as I now, the name Turtle is used for the remake Prospex version of 2016, not the original 6309. Another nickname is the Bullhead, used for the 6318-0040 stopwatch watch, the one with the pushers on top.

[@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.

[@toodyface]

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

[@BigZebraCom]

Thanks TGV! My favourite Seiko is the SRP351K1 (it's the one with the buzzsaw bezel).

[@parthlalkiya7313]

Another cracking video. Keep up the good work TGV!

[@williambrady7135]

Ok, I my first is my father's seiko 6119-7010 circa 1967, and my present day goto is my skx007 appropriately on a black and grey Bond NATO strap. Love the intro T.G.V., did I detect "Dance of the Flowers" Nutcracker? And around minute 10 possibly instrumental Bare Naked Ladies? Thank you for the great work.

[@brianmsahin]

What a fantastic video. Wow!! Mine is the humble 5kx but it feels less humble now. What a history!

[@diogohra]

How come the SNK809 is not present on this list is something I really don't understand. It's the gateway watch into this hobby for sooooo many enthusiasts. It's a legendary piece already!

[@farshidrahmani6262]

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

[@dustinwray2819]

Hell yeah, love when you do seiko reviews.

[@TheSavagederek]

Love it. The pale blue Pressage with seperate seconds movement on a leather strap and a G Shock are going to complete my collection. I've only had my new 5 automatic just over a week, but it's very quickly become my favourite watch, it's hardly been off my wrist lately, and even my Citizen Eco-Drive Chrono, has been worn much less lately. I wanted a green watch for a long time, but will sadly never be able to afford a Rolex Sub Mariner Hulk. I'd like a Samurai as well, but I need to draw the line at 13 watches I feel. I might move a couple on and add a Samurai at some point, but I am happy for now. You have given me a new love for time pieces and I got my newly serviced Rotary Aquaspeed back, with a new Crystal also. I can't thank you enough for this, and my daughter has also caught the bug and adores Hugo. We now watch the videos together, and I explain as much as I can, with my limited knowledge, compared to yourself and Marc.

[@MrCmdCool]

No mention of Seiko SKX007 or SKX009 ;) Never the less, I really like those watches

[@theurbangentry]

I would love to mention them but so far, still no nick name! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@FrankLagendijk]

@@theurbangentry I was thinking about the SKX. But any nickname will probably be disappointing so probably best when it just remains as the Eskayex.

[@robr.3679]

I was thinking the same thing. It's odd that the (arguably) the most popular models don't join in on the nickname fun. I guess the model identifier "SKX" is so recognizable on its own that a nickname isn't needed. Great thought, though.... I'm curious about this, as well. Cheers!

[@roundtheloopandback]

@@theurbangentry I propose the "Awesome" for the skx007

[@miketindol1679]

I guess you have to have a nick name to be iconic... they call Alabama The Crimson Tide!

[@hiltonr1845]

Just woke up to this in Australia, nice timing TGV

[@Quetzalcoatl701]

Yuyuuu

[@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.

[@watchbrocephus]

Great show and very informative T. Stuart

[@jonathanhenley6676]

Does anyone know of a site where I could buy a franken monster? I am obsessed with how the dial looks exactly like a poker chip .

[@codychoong9185]

Interesting TGV. Why did you choose to mention the later reference of SRPB43 and not the original Cocktail Time SARB065?

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

I like to think I’m a Seikopath, but I had never heard of the Frankenmonster or seikonaut. Thanks, TGV, now I have to track down two more watch’s for my collection/horde. I’ll send you the bill.

[@DaveMGmovies]

Thanks for lighting up lockdown TGV. This was a fun canter through the Seiko nicknames (and I had wondered about some of them until you explained). I have a scarlet Komandirskie which I call the 'fat strawberry'... or just fatty for short.

[@TheRk1111]

I'll take the first iteration of the Alpinist with a black dial. And, the Seiko SBEBO 15 with altimeter, just for fun.

[@1Rolinha]

Perfect video to watch while pulling a Schwarzkopf with an SNE499 Tuna, and the Flighty! Good to see Hugo on the intros darling! Toodle Pip!

[@KRW628]

I've been wearing a Tuna for the past two days. I may put on the Flighty tomorrow. Or maybe one of the other seven Seikos in my watch box. I am a Seikopath. YOU did this to me, Tristano. YOU did this.

[@johnbrowning8785]

My Seiko 'Save the Ocean' Samurai, aka 'white shark' has been rock steady on my wrist at +7 for 11 months now. It's my fav