44 thoughts on “New Seiko Releases from 36mm to 45mm – 16 Models to Choose From”
It's worth noting that the new 38mm 5XK watches don't have the same dimensions as the SKX013 – they're 12.1mm instead of 13.5 for the SKX013, which a lot of smaller-wristed folks thought were too top-heavy. I have the SRPK29, and it's very wearable on my 6.25 inch wrist.
I really like big watches, but even these SNK809 replacements can wear much bigger when worn on a bunt strap. I especially like the tan face and strap 👍🏻
The small watches fit you fine as well, you're just used to wearing the larger sizes and seeing them on wrist. If you wore the smaller ones for a while you'd see they are actually more proportional to your wrist size.
I know that Seiko is a profit and money maker, but after looking at all of these. I'd buy an Islander over any of them every day of the week. you offer more for nearly equal pricing. And I would support an independant shop that makes such a great product. I have my Islander Polar monster and it's one of my best watches.
4:46 I saw that model an hour ago in a boutique, I think it's the best looking one, with the orange being pretty cool. The seller told me he would not give me any discount, any time of the year, because he was tired of Seiko ( France ) calling them everytime they do a discount 😂 at least that was clear.
I don't know if it's true or if he's just tired of B2C in general, but he seemed genuine.
Glad they've dumped the B dial aviator numbering on the field watch for the traditional field watch, but man, I really wish they'd dump the day/date windows for these. Domed crystal is cool though! And perfect sizing.
All-righty: The "5KX" and bluesy Turtle numbers are nice, although I've scratched that collective itch by getting a 5 Sports GMT "Batman" from you a few months back (once again, thanks for getting it out to me crazy-fast as usual). But, that green-dial 36mm…ouch, that's seriously nice. If I didn't already have my 017 Alpinist (also bought from you just before Seiko pulled the plug on the whole SARB line), I be on this watch stat (and I won't rule out getting one at some point anyway). Thanks for showing this one!
I wish the orange dial SRPK had black hands. Not keen on those pinky colour ones, they don't look good against the orange to me. Shame otherwise I'd pick one up.
“I want to sell them to you”. Never a truer word said and I wish more reviewers had the balls or gave people the respect not to try pretend this isn’t the fact. 👍
I have an almost 8 inch wrist, but I'm really pleased that the day of the 45mm watch is passing. Even on my wrist, the big (now old-fashioned) watches hang over the sides, catch on sleeves, bang into doorframes, and just generally say "Look at me!" I'm wearing a 36mm watch as I type, and it looks just fine.
These bracelets on the new Seiko 5s have the same problem that my old Seiko 5's have which are only two micro-adjustments. So only one adjustment really. If I pull out a link it is too small, if I leave the link in, the one adjustment is still too big so I can't get a good fit so I had to replace the bracelets and at the time the older Seiko 5s were about 80 to 100 dollars and was not a big deal but these new ones are over 300 USD so that is a big difference. I think your house brand is a better value in the 38mm in the dive watches plus they have Sapphire crystal and 100x better bracelets. and I hate hardlex as they scratch and can't be buffed out.
I have the beige/champagne 38mm SRPK and it is an underrated watch overshadowed by the overrrated teal/not teal dial. The black/gunmetal hands and indices and the sunburst (yes it is a sunburst) dial make it much more appealing in person.
He Marc, maybe Seiko is late to give you new releases because your own brand Islander just blows them out of the water in terms of specs and price. Just a suspicion…
Where are the "new" seiko watches? I only see watches that were on the market years…maybe new for your shop, every single watch you showed here where in the video, was in my local shop for more than 3 years…
I've just got my Seiko 6139 pepsi pogue, back from service and I've got it on a rubber strap, Marc have you had any thoughts of doing some of your rubber straps for the pogue, like the ones that fitted to the titanium watch….??
It's worth noting that the new 38mm 5XK watches don't have the same dimensions as the SKX013 – they're 12.1mm instead of 13.5 for the SKX013, which a lot of smaller-wristed folks thought were too top-heavy. I have the SRPK29, and it's very wearable on my 6.25 inch wrist.
Wowsers. Thanks for taking the time.
I really like big watches, but even these SNK809 replacements can wear much bigger when worn on a bunt strap. I especially like the tan face and strap 👍🏻
The small watches fit you fine as well, you're just used to wearing the larger sizes and seeing them on wrist. If you wore the smaller ones for a while you'd see they are actually more proportional to your wrist size.
that is a nice watch.
It’s really disgraceful that Seiko continues to make $400 divers w/o sapphire. Beautiful watches though.
Hi Mark thanks for the update! Do you know off hand if your Islander skx013 bracelets fit the new 38mm seikos?
I know that Seiko is a profit and money maker, but after looking at all of these. I'd buy an Islander over any of them every day of the week. you offer more for nearly equal pricing. And I would support an independant shop that makes such a great product. I have my Islander Polar monster and it's one of my best watches.
Have they discontinued SRP775? Black and Gold was a beautiful combo
Seiko field watch at 36mm with a handwind/hacking movement – finally! Great looking dials – especially the green.
I really dig that 36 on the bracelet
4:46 I saw that model an hour ago in a boutique, I think it's the best looking one, with the orange being pretty cool.
The seller told me he would not give me any discount, any time of the year, because he was tired of Seiko ( France ) calling them everytime they do a discount 😂 at least that was clear.
I don't know if it's true or if he's just tired of B2C in general, but he seemed genuine.
Arm Crack
You can buy an Invicta pro-diver with the same movement for less than $100 on Joma. Seiko is always overpriced.
I own a few Seiko’s including the PADI Turtle but they’re killing us with the hardlex
Glad they've dumped the B dial aviator numbering on the field watch for the traditional field watch, but man, I really wish they'd dump the day/date windows for these. Domed crystal is cool though! And perfect sizing.
All-righty: The "5KX" and bluesy Turtle numbers are nice, although I've scratched that collective itch by getting a 5 Sports GMT "Batman" from you a few months back (once again, thanks for getting it out to me crazy-fast as usual). But, that green-dial 36mm…ouch, that's seriously nice. If I didn't already have my 017 Alpinist (also bought from you just before Seiko pulled the plug on the whole SARB line), I be on this watch stat (and I won't rule out getting one at some point anyway). Thanks for showing this one!
I have too many seikos… one more won’t do anything 😉
Seiko is too overpriced these days.
I wish the orange dial SRPK had black hands. Not keen on those pinky colour ones, they don't look good against the orange to me. Shame otherwise I'd pick one up.
4:39 why so they need 120 clicks? Just for the fun noise?
8:07 real gold electroplate?
“I want to sell them to you”. Never a truer word said and I wish more reviewers had the balls or gave people the respect not to try pretend this isn’t the fact. 👍
Top-notch work!
I have an almost 8 inch wrist, but I'm really pleased that the day of the 45mm watch is passing.
Even on my wrist, the big (now old-fashioned) watches hang over the sides, catch on sleeves, bang into doorframes, and just generally say "Look at me!"
I'm wearing a 36mm watch as I type, and it looks just fine.
Somehow these new Seikos look like gimmicks to me. For around 300€ I got a beautiful SEIKO Lord Matic directly from Japan. Such a classic beauty! ❤
These bracelets on the new Seiko 5s have the same problem that my old Seiko 5's have which are only two micro-adjustments. So only one adjustment really. If I pull out a link it is too small, if I leave the link in, the one adjustment is still too big so I can't get a good fit so I had to replace the bracelets and at the time the older Seiko 5s were about 80 to 100 dollars and was not a big deal but these new ones are over 300 USD so that is a big difference. I think your house brand is a better value in the 38mm in the dive watches plus they have Sapphire crystal and 100x better bracelets. and I hate hardlex as they scratch and can't be buffed out.
Oof those all gold Seiko look hideous. I can live with a gold case but that bracelet has got go. 😂
I think the SRPJ81 on the bracelet might be the cheapest explorer 1 type watch you can buy without going the homage route
Wow the SRPJ87 looks great! Hope I can pick one up from you soon!
Really like the 43 turtle. 🤔
Seiko = Japan = From Midgets = To Sumo Wrestlers 😁
I wonder if Seiko will release a 36mm dresskx given the smaller 5kx
I have the beige/champagne 38mm SRPK and it is an underrated watch overshadowed by the overrrated teal/not teal dial. The black/gunmetal hands and indices and the sunburst (yes it is a sunburst) dial make it much more appealing in person.
Love the green 36mm ❤❤
Yes
Nah, an Islander for me please… 😁
I'm fairly certain the SRPD43 has a sapphire crystal, not hardlex
Any recommendations for upgrading the bracelets for the 5kx?
Awesome Marc, do you know if you’ll be getting any stock of the SRPK17 seiko The 6106 8120 seiko sports from 1968?
He Marc, maybe Seiko is late to give you new releases because your own brand Islander just blows them out of the water in terms of specs and price. Just a suspicion…
Where are the "new" seiko watches? I only see watches that were on the market years…maybe new for your shop, every single watch you showed here where in the video, was in my local shop for more than 3 years…
Hey I ordered the Phobios, then you shipped it out in like an hour after I placed the order. Wow so fast
I've just got my Seiko 6139 pepsi pogue, back from service and I've got it on a rubber strap, Marc have you had any thoughts of doing some of your rubber straps for the pogue, like the ones that fitted to the titanium watch….??
Nice this is the first video I have seen of the. New ones!