Why Seiko's new release is GENIUS

Today we're checking out the newest release from Seiko, the 37mm SNXS re-release. Based on the popular Seiko 5 model from years ago, this updated model is a much higher bump up in quality.
And they did something special that was amazing!
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[@johnnguyen385]

Mark, please come out with a double-domed sapphire crystal for these! PLEASE! The single dome is a deal breaker-but having the double-domed option means more of these will sell!

[@mattshaffer5935]

Pure class here! By the way I’m loving your new commercial! All the best!

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Looks fantastic!!! Very very classic Seiko look, from back in the early 70s when I was a kid ☺️ That blue one with the orange second hand especially.

[@islandwatch]

thanks!

[@JowcoI]

Seiko is on fire 🔥 After the wonderful seiko 5 field GMT in January , they strike again. I have the SBSC009 JDM white field, I will probably pick the SRPK89 down the line. Thanks Mark for acknowledging Seiko, the other channels don’t realize what the watch industry owe to seiko.

[@chiragsoni3915]

I was not aware of these new releases until i saw them at the store in tokyo today. I was sold when i held it. Here they retail of around 300USD and are made in japan. The quality is at par with the dresskx. I have an srpe61 jdm model.

[@patzguitarz]

I like that champagne dial! The black day date and chapter ring really give it a unique look.

[@_RJ_Z]

Tried this today. I was going to try the speedtimer at the AD, but ended up liking this more. Feels good, looks great, solid endlinks, fine bracelet, stamped clasp. Now its between the new Seiko 5 38mm and this one. I love the design language that Seiko has, it speaks to me.

[@jimv.6631]

I saw the black one in person last weekend. Great looking watch!

[@islandwatch]

sure is

[@timetowatch_francois]

They know their work in the industry. The proof is in the pudding 😊 Thanks for sharing Marc.

[@jojogpt]

I wish they'd also released the same SNXS dials with updated hardware. Those are some of the best looking dials, especially the SNXS79. These are more sporty than dressy. Good watches but I dont think of get one, as I already own a DressKX.

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

I picked up the black dial SRPK89K1, sent it to Jody at JOMW boxed up for his unboxing and review. Picked it up from my preferred online AD at a VIP price in Aussie dollars equivalent to US$265. Absolutely love it!

[@RedwoodAggie]

I absolutely love the design of these. I would probably not be able to resist one if they were say 39mm, but I get why they are sized at 37.5. The blue is my favorite. Overall, Seiko nailed it.

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

I have the blue one and I love it. Easily my favourite watch, I have worn it everyday since I got it

[@dmks2146]

a big yay for the dimensions. looks very classy in your wristshot.

[@ajh5407]

These look really good. I’m with you I think they will sell a lot of units. Looking forward to the multiple colors to come I’m sure

[@steveregotti8542]

I like them 👍👍👍👍👍great job mark

[@amirhosseinparvaresh9766]

Which one do you prefer marc, this or dresskx?

[@eugenekwan7591]

Hey Mark, what do you think about the new citizen (super titanium and tsuyosa)

[@bigwangmark]

I love these watches. I noticed a lot of people complaining when they came out as seiko doubling the prices and making them look cheaper which I did not understand what they where on about given they really look good and yeah prices is typical seiko BS of late but hey won't take long to see good discounts offered on them from peoples fav discounting stores like starbuys here in australia. I love the clean and classy dial finish along with the front used for the automatic which reminds me of my SARB033. And no crappy folded links bracelets....Surly in todays highly computerised manufacturing world that folded links can't be that much cheaper to solid links? It almost feels like the process to make folded ones would take more steps and cost.

[@tezzanewton]

I’m hearing ya mate. Oi Oi Oi 💪

[@lukewalker1051]

Very nice Mark. Always blows my mind to consider all the different models of watches Seiko sells including smart GPS watches. Truly mind numbing.

[@islandwatch]

Very true!

[@thenexthobby]

Nice upgrades from the past. Some of my favorite dials were from the old 37mm case designs. They made so many models it was crazy.

[@Dj-Mioch.]

That Sinn is perfect ❤

[@islandwatch]

thank you

[@subeijekalo5884]

I really don’t mind the price, what bugs the hell out of me is that 5 under the Seiko. That design details is something I can’t get over. Other than that, watch looks amazing

[@_Napoletano_]

I agree. Knowing Seiko, they would take the 5 off the dial and charge $800 a piece for the same watch 😂.

[@subeijekalo5884]

@@_Napoletano_ exactly 🤣🤣

[@tkdhanani]

Great preview. Would love to see this on other strap options!

[@islandwatch]

would be quite at home on one.

[@FatherSonWatchTalk]

Great review Mark. Love these watches! They look so good. Do you think Hardlex gets a bum rap?

[@hknspc]

I got Champain on my wrist currently. I really loved it!

[@jasonbrocious3805]

I’d love to have the blue as an everyday. Is the clasp changeable or is it riveted on like the Turtle?

[@_ChadM]

Solid + negative end links is nice!

[@TugboatBillSimpson]

Hi Mark, thanks for the video. I'll definitely pick one of these up at some point in the future when prices come down. I have ordered two of the newer Prospex divers in the last few months. Why have the prices become so much higher recently? Are they doing better with finishing and materials? I only have one of the two Prospex I have purchased because the other one I pre-ordered. The bracelet is much nicer than what came on my SKX, and the domes crystal is nice, but dang they're up there with Longines money. If you did a video of a short talk about the pricing trends, that would be helpful. I'll always be a Seiko fanboy, but I'd still like to understand better.

[@MichaelAguila]

Looks great

[@jessecederberg6509]

Oh, bracelet for SNKL23 coming?! Yes, yes, yes!!! First you got me a better bracelet for my Seiko solar 38 mm (thank you!) and now also for my SNKL? Wonderful!

[@SOCKITTOMECAKE]

Your sweatshirt reminds me of early Swatch watches from the 80s.

[@iandavies8616]

The original SNXS (with silver dial) was my first automatic watch back in 2010 and I preferred it to the Seiko Kinetic I also owned at that time.

[@prettysoIdier]

Has anyone tried to get an OG SNXS79 dial and polish chapter ring into this case? I love the original dial. Will it fit? Get rid of the new minute chapter ring for the polished one?

[@jasonm950]

The upgrade to 100 wr is a plus . Also I like the blue one with orange second is bit more sporty let's say.

[@hdmedia7404]

The SRPK91 color is "Champagne" 🥂

[@MammothBehemoth]

Hey Mark, would you be having an aftermarket non-display caseback for the new Seiko 5 series? These watches are too tall vs diameter. Dive watches, I can get behind being taller but these guys and specially the field watches I feel should be thinner

[@islandwatch]

I'm not planning on it, but as you know, if I'm asked by enough people.

[@claytonmarkin7863]

Love the sweatshirt, I participated in a few Best Buddies fundraisers back in the day and really enjoyed it

[@Justme0495]

I have the black dial version and I love it! It looks and feels better than it should for the price. In Europe we get Kanji Dials as standard, which I think is cool and odd at the same time. Also no "Made in Japan" inscription on the dial

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

I have the blue one and it’s perfect! I noticed that as well, I wonder if the European models are made in Japan as well

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

I absolutely love these watches

[@islandwatch]

me too :)

[@gems8167]

I like what seiko is doing. Elevating their lower tier watches which elevates the brand. If you compare the old to the new theyre making huge strides in their brand. Also with them releasing grand seiko movements into Seiko it seems like theyre trying to build the respect and honor of their Seiko brand. I like it. Compared to Omega group which rereleases the same exact watch for 10 years and then raises the price for no reason.

[@islandwatch]

thanks for checking it out.

[@LS1007]

I like them but yes, I’m one that doesn’t like the price. I’d call the third one a light champagne color.🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks Marc. Have a great Memorial Day weekend as we remember all those who died serving our country. 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@islandwatch]

Thank you very much.

[@jlore6344]

I really like these and that price seems not to bad to me, for what we get. I am considering this actually (just cant decide which color). Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these.

[@islandwatch]

thanks for checking it out

[@micheldepaula8733]

Thanks for the review Marc, many ppl bashing this model, but I think they are missing the point.

[@ElloEllo12314]

I'm not missing the point I'm missing the sapphire at this price point(citizen tsuyosa).

[@jkwyx8290]

First of the new Seiko 5s I’d actually consider buying.

[@PatrickAnderson-vh7hv]

I feel like these are a bit of a miss, honestly. The finishing looks fantastic, and I love the size, but the thick case, aged lume, and now a chapter ring to worry about alignment don't really do it for me. I also wish Seiko put a bit more effort into integrating the bracelet to the case seamlessly. Thanks for the video!

[@MrDoggerDog]

Yeah that "fauxtina" faded look on the indices doesn't do it for me.

[@islandwatch]

noted, thanks for watching

[@scrhunter3901]

Have seiko change the lumibrite colour to blue? Das all modells have the blue lume? My otger seiko 5 models. Example the dresskx. Have green lume. But i like the blue more

[@MeestroDavid]

Have the champagne and it's insane how good it looks and feels. Not a single complaint about the price, either. Seems like a bargain.

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

I agree I really don’t get the complaints from people online about the price. It’s the perfect watch and a great price as well! It’s a great size, not too big not too thick it’s just perfect

[@MeestroDavid]

@@Tdr-jv2nc It seems to be people complaining that the new watch with the vastly upgraded bracelet, movement, and finishing shouldn't cost more than the cheaper model that came out 10 years ago.

[@chosearmandoarmando3864]

@@MeestroDavid the original SNXS series (7009 case), is probably much older.

[@ajmarion]

@@Tdr-jv2nc there’s always a ton of people moaning about hardlex and the pressed clap, I think both are fair for the price

[@Nefville]

I'm sorry Marc but for the price people should get an Islander Brookville instead. Looks better, is thinner, has a screw down crown, has a 4hz well decorated Miyota with sapphire and a milled clasp plus its only 1mm larger. On top of that I just checked and its even *cheaper* than this some by more than $100. I have the ISL-37 from the first batch with the 3 o'clock date and its been with me mountain climbing, swimming in the ocean, hot tubs, weddings, you name it. Now if only LIW would make a standard blue aventurine dial Brookville I'd have two of them. A full lume X1 C3 and it would be 3. The watch is basically perfect for what it is. Not sure why anyone would or should buy this over that.

[@islandwatch]

No need to apologize!

[@thebitterfig9903]

While it is a tad steep compared to other contemporary 5s like the DressKX or SRPG/J field watches, all Seikos start out a tad high. And this is a great concept, a big update to the fit and finish, movement and bracelet. The thing I can’t get with is the contrasting color chapter ring and the cream lume. Color-matched or steel chapter ring, regular lume, and a red or silver seconds hand and this would just look so much nicer.

[@MrHardhatharry]

Hi Marc. Are you considering making a bead blasted metal bracelet for the SNZG 09 series?

[@islandwatch]

not considering, am doing

[@MrHardhatharry]

I'm in when ready!

[@CanttReed]

I love the way you show the watch above and below the bone. Some watch reviewers make a watch look horrible on wrist 😂

[@rodg2335]

For 400 there really should be sapphire.

[@ronniejarvis2679]

Mark, will the SNK bracelets be back in stock soon?

[@islandwatch]

Should be in June

[@ajmarion]

I like this new release, especially the black dial. Will be great in a few months when they’re under $300!

[@user-vf8gq5ux2n]

What are the brands of high-precision automatic watches?

[@MrDoggerDog]

The third one I would call "champagne." Wish they would abolish the billboard-sized day-date window, but that's Seiko for ya (on virtually every model no less). Love the size of those. 37mm is perfect - big or small wrists. That MSRP is a bit confusing for a Seiko 5.

[@islandwatch]

Agreed, Champagne, good call.

[@rl7487]

Mine is at chronometer grade specs. Like a second in 24 hours. How could this be with a cheap movement. I’m impressed. Let’s see how long that lasts

[@islandwatch]

awesome news

[@JB-wc9fz]

I have 2 of these and both run great. One is about +2 and the other is -3 (which actually corrects itself when sitting face up overnight).

[@hegemaniac4652]

Well, I saw these in a shop yesterday. Still prefer the Citizen Tsuyosa for this type of watch. Also, does anybody else have the feeling that Seiko has started to charge a markup for their brand name in recent years?

[@islandwatch]

I do dig that Citizen.

[@mattwright9596]

Curious, did they solve the OG SNXS "high center" fit issue?

[@pk1342]

Yes, the proportions are much better

[@islandwatch]

I think it's a great fit

[@sakhawathossainniloy3052]

I am stuck on where you said you are working on a bracelet for the snkl23. Cannot wait. Also, the new release does look nice, but I think snkl23 is still a better deal in every single way.

[@macguyverson9370]

They look nice, I do like the 3rd one.

[@islandwatch]

Yeah, nice color

[@plantemichel]

Thanks for the review Mark, it’s a nice watch but the hands shouldn’t be end flat. 😃

[@fancitickler]

Seiko's new Super Nintendo X looks fabulous!

[@pkpnyt4711]

Excited for the bracelet of the SNKL23!

[@islandwatch]

me too

[@attilathefun_traveler]

Yes! Great news about the new bracelet! Can’t wait. Love the new watches too, especially looking forward to the weight and balance changes. I have 18 MM leather straps but the feel skinny and I think metal does best at 18 mm

[@arthurpliatsikas509]

Awesome news about the new snkl23 bracelet Mark. Thoughts on timing?

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

Bought a new seiko 5 and finally got a loup, and theres micro scatches on the back glass. Like someone was taking the back off. Anyway whats best to get them off?

[@Stanjara]

Nothing... new case back.

[@islandwatch]

new caseback.

[@ftw4twcs]

I pray I never get to this level of scrutiny for my watches.

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

@@ftw4twcs Hahaha🙃

[@michaelhargis7036]

To this day my Seiko srpc85k1 is my favorite Seiko. I'm wearing it right now. Nothing really special about it. I may pick up one of these, they give me the same vibes as my srpc.

[@islandwatch]

That's a cool watch

[@george-florinconstantin4141]

Last Monday I got myself the SNK381, the OG Seiko 5 with all the numerals, fully lumed, 130USD. You just convinced me - these new SNXSs are not worth 3 times the money. Greedy Seiko...

[@ChristyOFaghan]

the champagne dial is pretty nice, but what really stole the show was the minecraft zinn

[@captianjimmyvarno]

I would like to congrats on your success. I am leaving the watch community because of my 2k loss of ebay and the scams are to much. Dumping my collection except for my dad's waltham. My daily now. Time to go back into gunsmithing. Not as much fraud. You have been one of the greats. I mean that in the top 10 thank you and goodbye

[@MagnaxVingtTrois]

Love the blue one. And I am sure I would love the bracelet, should I one day cough up the money…

[@islandwatch]

it's really nicely done

[@jackmonroe2004]

With brands such as San Martin raising the bar so substantially in $200-$300 price range, I don’t see how anyone could consider this watch for more than $125. Seiko isn’t ready or able to compete with the better Chinese brands in this price range. The Chinese watches are so nice (price aside) that it really calls into question the $0 - $1000 price segment. There is simply no need to spend more than $300 to get a watch that looks and feels first rate.

[@ajmarion]

I would definitely take the Seiko 5. I value the design aspect of a watch more than paper specifications, so I would rather have this than a lookalike of some other watch with better specs. I have a few Chinese watches, and they’re definitely well made for the price, including SM, but I just could never really connect with them. Idk just feels like they lack any character

[@adk7962]

I really like this. Especially the champagne color. The price is what it is. If you want a new Seiko, you’re going to have to pay for it. If you can wait, you will pay less. Again. It is what it is. Thanks for the great review!

[@islandwatch]

and thanks for watching.

[@firefighter387]

I will just wait six months for the islander's version as it will be produced with better spec's.

[@islandwatch]

LOL

[@aurelienplisnier1491]

They had a perfectly fine 100 bucks SNSX line... Made it thicker, added 70 meters of water resistance, kept the hardlex but made it single domed, added manual winding and hacking, upgraded the case finishing and downgraded (imho) the dial design and made it 400 bucks... By all means it's a 250 dollars watch by today's standards, not a 400, seriously... And even if it was 250 I would just get an old SNSX and replace the bulbous caseback with something more flat

[@dannymorenocpi5694]

Marky baby ya left out a key feature that Might justify the price point Sapphire? For that price at least Sapphire and Screw in Pins, come on SEIKO get with it!

[@BroAriq]

I wish the second hand is silver, and the chapter ring should've been the same color as the dial. And also get rid of the faux patina lume, come on Seiko, I can patina the lume myself 😂

[@islandwatch]

thanks

[@georgecupac1202]

I like the third Seiko watch.

[@predragjo5977]

Good looking watches even tho I still prefer the old line a lot more. Wat I do not like is the orange seconds hand :S

[@MrBacchus18]

I like the hands and indices much better on the older model.

[@islandwatch]

No problem, thanks for checking it out.

[@mattgreen5720]

Just picked one up for 2300 HKD /294 USD.

[@weasel9062]

I want one of your watches. But I live overseas now and getting it shipped here is next to impossible. Well maybe next time I swing back into New York I'll try to grab one if you're still making that model I want.

[@islandwatch]

thanks!

[@DouglasRosser]

Lots of people complaining about the list price, but it's a new watch (inflation happened!) and IMO a pretty significant upgrade over the 7s26 originals.

[@islandwatch]

and very well built

[@ElloEllo12314]

Most other watches get sapphire at this price point(Citizen Tsuyosa). Been Seiko collector for 20 years and they'be gone down the drain.

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

Fun fact about these models. They are all made in Japan, the European model features English and kanji days on date wheel and the USA model has made in Japan printed on the dial and features English and European days on date wheel

[@geofftech]

Could some clarify what he means by "a certain style"?

[@commandZee]

On my screen the color of the third light one looks like what is commonly referred to in the automotive world as "champagne."

[@islandwatch]

yes, I agree

[@21MEPHISTO01]

Do you think the bracelet matches the case?

[@Bob_Smith19]

It does not and looks bad.

[@hunwa425]

They called the GMT divers "SKX style"

[@kurokamei]

In my country Malaysia, all of them come with Japanese day wheel.

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

I wonder if they will bring out more? In the past there were so many seiko 5 iterations. They have far far fewer now 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jyk95]

please bring back the MOP ISL133!

[@stevenbollinger9776]

A Seiko 5 with a good bracelet from the factory?! That's the end of the world as I knew it.

[@ajmarion]

I actually really like the bracelet on the SSK GMT

[@blairdalgleish8247]

Should have sapphire for this price!!

[@davidward5225]

Looks nice, but for $395 gotta have sapphire and a milled clasp.

[@islandwatch]

Not in a Seiko you won't!

[@davidward5225]

@@islandwatch I know

[@briankoesy1898]

You lost me at Hardlex. You could teach them a thing or two about the value of sapphire.

[@ryanthomas9306]

I would buy one with a dark red dial

[@islandwatch]

maybe a future iteration

[@jschoenzy9416]

Good looking watch. Not great value but I tend to forget what I pay for things after a few weeks.

[@richreynoldsCIT]

"Champagne" is the colour

[@hawkeye454]

Why doesn't Seiko offer sapphire on anything but very pricey watches and a few of the Essentials series? If even cheapo Chinese watches can offer sapphire at well under 100 dollars, why does Seiko insist on only hardlex on so many models?

[@ajmarion]

Because it’s entry level, and 99% of people buying this watch don’t care about sapphire or a pressed clasp - they’re just regular people who think it looks nice. It’s also in their best interest to keep sapphire for the next tier models, so that people who do care will ideally spend an extra couple hundred $ on the more premium model, boosting their revenue margins

[@JaySpero101]

Tbh it's gorgeous with Vintage vibes and better build quality, if only it sat thinner on the wrist it would be more comfortable and classy, great for an everyday wear. Yes cheaper too I think it would sell heaps, and Seiko would've hit a homerun..

[@islandwatch]

thanks for watching

[@wheeldog5555]

I'd call the 91 champaign.

[@islandwatch]

agreed

[@TheLaughingMan42]

I wish they would make a slightly bigger version with a 20mm lug width.

[@Stanjara]

You have it, Seiko 5 gmt.

[@islandwatch]

not sure that would be as popular

[@ajmarion]

Incoming AliExpress people coming to complain about hardlex ‼️