Excellent review on this Seiko 5KX . I don’t own this watch but I do own the SKX009, however just recently in the past few months I did purchase the new Seiko 5 SSK003J1 GMT watch and am blown away by how nice this watch is .
@Bespokeunit
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks! I am very much looking forward to getting my hands on one of those SSK GMTs. Being so similar to the numerous 5KXs we've reviewed, I'm sure they're excellent watches.
@bradvandyk4573
2 жыл бұрын
Good review. Clean and informative. Agree w/your opinions vs skx benefits / trade offs as well. Thanks! Cheers
@Bespokeunit
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great to hear you found it helpful. Rafael
@siberianwolf469
Жыл бұрын
no lume shot,to bad
@danijeljenko184
2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't make any sense that Japanese would mark the watch "Made in Japan" in English for selling it in their own market. It is much more likely that this watch is (one of the versions) intended for international market.
@Bespokeunit
2 жыл бұрын
Fair point, however I think it being in English is just to appeal to a larger audience, which this bit of text definitely has, even going as far back as the SKX
@24934637
Жыл бұрын
Just got one of these, second hand, and I'm really pleased with it. I normally wear a Doxa Sub 300T, and I was a bit concerned that this would feel cheap and crappy in comparison, especially as I'd heard many bad things about the bracelet, but it feels fine. No rattling from the bracelet, secure clasp. Just hoping that the accuracy is ok.
@Bespokeunit
Жыл бұрын
In my experience, the accuracy has been good enough - it certainly didn't disappoint, though I'm not too demanding on accuracy with watches sub$500. Rafael
@24934637
Жыл бұрын
@Bespoke Unit seems to have lost about 10 seconds overnight. Seeing as it's unlikely that I'm going to be wearing it for more than 3 days in a row, it's acceptable.
@snakeXD99
6 ай бұрын
the japanese date is only on the made in japan models?, or it also comes with the international version?
@Bespokeunit
6 ай бұрын
Japanese date is only on the made in Japan models. however, I'm sure you can find the Japanese date disc online and modify a non-made in Japan model. Rafael
@brothermissy7760
9 ай бұрын
Anyone know the general price difference between the Japanese assembled SBSA003 version and the regular international version? I can't seem to find reliable information online about this so far.
@Bespokeunit
9 ай бұрын
I would just check the listings on ebay for the two references SBSA003 (Japanese) & SRPD53 (Int'l) Rafael
@brothermissy7760
9 ай бұрын
@@Bespokeunit Thanks very much, most appreciated!
@SirStamford27
2 жыл бұрын
These are nice watches, but it's not an SKX. If history and legacy doesn't bother you then, sure these watches are great. The SKX as probably the last entry level Seiko diver (they're now either Seiko 5 or PROSPEX) comes from great linage, the 7002, 6309, 6105, dating back to the Vietnam war To some ppl this means a lot. It's a true ISO diver, and just looks better. The dots round the bezel on the SKX give it more texture. I'd say the only thing better on these Seiko 5's is the movement. I'd say if you can find a new SKX buy one of those. If not and if the above don't bother you, then get this, it still looks good.
@Bespokeunit
2 жыл бұрын
I can understand where you're coming from. However, I would also say that the majority of collectors who purchased an SKX did so without knowledge of the history & lineage. Perhaps after acquiring, a minority of them became curious and researched a bit on the web. The rest simply liked that the watch looked good, had solid construction, and could be worn on many different straps. I still believe the aspects that made the SKX so desirable to many can be had with the 5 Sports along with some improvements (as you mention, the new movement among them) and the majority will not miss the characteristics that did not make it to the new generation. Rafael
@charlesworthgore470
Жыл бұрын
It will never be an SKX, but I hope its a great watch cause I've just ordered one.
@Bespokeunit
Жыл бұрын
It's definitely an excellent watch and, in my personal opinion, better than the SKX, though it depends on what you're looking for. Rafael
@romelhyn
3 ай бұрын
the made in japan also have day display of hiragana or katakana
@Bespokeunit
3 ай бұрын
Correct. Rafael
@DaiLoo888
Жыл бұрын
Just change the bracelet to jubilee strap it become spx, spx is killed by seiko because it is not perfect, it has flaws, and they will not gonna be stupid enough to tell you what it is, so they upgrade and modernize it in to a perfection
@ravishankarabhishek7696
5 ай бұрын
Where's the price man... make a separate chapter on pricing.
@Bespokeunit
5 ай бұрын
The price for this watch depends when you buy and from who. Different prices on Amazon and eBay as there are many different sellers. That's why I don't mention price in this and other Seiko5 Sports reviews. Rafael
@ravishankarabhishek7696
5 ай бұрын
@@Bespokeunit at least give a ballpark figure. It will be much easier afterwards to save customers from being ripped off. Thanks
@Bespokeunit
5 ай бұрын
@@ravishankarabhishek7696 Checking the ebay link in the description will give you the latest information on pricing across different sellers.
@nizzleshot
27 күн бұрын
I think I paid 36000 yen for mine in japan
@jusng988
2 жыл бұрын
100m , not for deep divers, swimming is more than good enough. Nice watch.
@Bespokeunit
2 жыл бұрын
This is pretty much how I see it. Thanks! Rafael
@gwapogreg5837
Жыл бұрын
The lume is not the same one is blue and one is green.Nice review though.
@Bespokeunit
Жыл бұрын
I haven't been able to figure out the logic behind which Seiko 5 Sports watches have which color lume. Even across the same model, we've seen the dial have blue or green. I think it may depend on where it's made (Japan vs rest of world) but I'm not completely certain of that. Rafael
@gwapogreg5837
Жыл бұрын
@@Bespokeunit That's what I mean JDM models lume is another color.I use to work in Japan.
@Bespokeunit
Жыл бұрын
@@gwapogreg5837 Got it - thanks for clearing this up!
@goldwally1428
11 ай бұрын
@@gwapogreg5837boss Plano ko bilhin may Nakita Ako sa Lazada JDM daw di ko alam kung legit medyo pricey siya 15k. Magkano po ba ito sa Japan ?
@deschan2246
Жыл бұрын
Just an imitate skx, go for original skx if u can get it
@Bespokeunit
Жыл бұрын
I'd say it's more of a modernized SKX Rafael
@sellsidedream8766
2 жыл бұрын
The none screw down crown is a deal breaker for me. Wouldn’t swim in it.
@Bespokeunit
2 жыл бұрын
While I can understand your concerns regarding the non-screw-down crown, you can be sure the watch is safe to the rated depth. In fact, I'm pretty sure the watch has to sustain 1.5x the advertised depth rating. Also, refer to Seiko's own suggested activities for the rating: www.seikowatches.com/us-en/customerservice/faq/general-information-8 At the end of the day, Seiko has a reputation to uphold. I trust them to make a watch that can sustain the rating they advertise for it. Additionally, if these depth ratings were so unreliable, I am sure we would be seeing many accounts of water damage to Seiko 5 Sports watches on the web.
@24934637
Жыл бұрын
Until about 18 months ago, I didn't even know that screw down crowns existed. My 'best' and only watch was an 1990 Accurist Chronograph (quartz), it survived 2 years of abuse while I was working as an outdoor activity instructor, frequently wearing it in the sea, kayaking in white water, or jumping into a raging Welsh river. Still going strong now. While I certainly wouldn't advise treating a watch like that, I've NO doubt tgst a Seiko with a 100M rating could cope with a swim!
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