I picked up an SRPE75 at Kohls. The tag said $350 but the computer said $35. I paid the lady and said thanks. She was as excited as I was.

Something I’ve always noticed about even budget Seiko’s is that under a micro lens the hands and indices look super sharp. It’s crazy the quality they can hit at that price point.

The SRPD series maintains a fairly strong parts compatibility with the SKX, with maybe the exception of the crown and spring bars. While the SKX was certainly a great watch, what Seiko did here was a strong nod towards the modding community, and for that alone I believe Seiko deserves a lot of praise.

i started my watch collecting journey last year and i wanted to buy an SKX013, but it was already discontinued and the prices in my country was way above my budget (around $600-ish), so i opted on an SRPD55K3, the black dial variant on a black nylon strap, which was around $140 at the time of buying. I couldn't have been happier with my first automatic watch (sorry for bad english)

I own the orange variant of the SRPD51. Its a playful piece that never fails to drum up conversation. Im an entry level enthusiast and have never regretted this purchase. However, this may be the very first watch I sell in order to move on to more practical offerings. Great video, thank you Teddy.

I just picked up the SSK001 and also the SRPD79 the black on black “stealth” looking street model. I absolutely LOVE both of these watches. I have zero intention of trying to dive with them, I just really enjoy how both these watches look and feel when I’m wearing them. These are my first ever Seiko’s and now I’m hooked! The SRPD77 (green color & my birth year!) and the SRPD87 (blue color) are now both in my shortlist!! Thanks for the excellent intro into Seiko Teddy!

Gotta say I do really love the different colour variations. That concrete dial is brilliant and I can’t wait to pick it up! I definitely think these are a bit underrated at the moment but that’s fine for me!

Great video highlighting these Seiko 5s. In fact, the SRPD51 is what introduced me in to my love of watches. Seiko made a great introductory watch for new customers that is both stylish and a great price.

I have the SRPD61, with green dial. It's amazing, huge upgrade from my 7S26's SNK809. Seiko 5 sports never disappointed me.

I bought the all green 5 sports 4 weeks back. It's got the gold hands and writing and indeces. I love it. The SKX case is super comfortable, it's keeping excellent time, the drilled lugs, hacking and manual wind with the upgraded movement is ace. I've hardly had it off in the last 4 weeks as its so comfortable and classy looking. The 100 mts water resistance is perfect for me as I'm not a diver. But it's perfect for washing the dishes, regular swimming etc... I am considering adding a double domed Sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel as I think that would add a touch more class, but I am super happy as it is.

I bought a Seiko 5 Specialist just last week, after 3 months of looking for, and studying, solid entry level mechanical automatics. There are no Orient dealers where I live [Canada], my 1st choice, but a local Seiko dealer 1 mile away gave me an incredible price! I'm happy!!

The Seiko 5 series are intended as entry level automatic watches at relatively low price points. If Seiko wants to make an SKX replacement, I imagine it would be marketed under the Prospex series.

I initially bought a Citizen Promaster Tough as my everyday beater but then this Seiko (I have the blue dial watch in the video but in black) grabbed my attention. I bought it in Nov to replace my Citizen and I still absolutely love it. It feels like I own a Tudor Black Bay without the price tag lol.

Thank you for the clarity that you bring to this discussion, Teddy!

Great video with a fair assessment. Two months ago I got my 2nd Seiko the SRPD51 and I really like. This was an inexpensive introduction to owning watches with automatic movements. I like it so much I'm thinking about upgrading to a higher quality watch in the near future.

Was planning to get one of the SRPDs, I just needed Teddy to give me that nudge to go ahead and get 1. Thanks for helping me decide.

Wearing the SRPD51 this morning! Can't get enough of this one.

Got an SRPD51 last week for a great price. An absolutely stunning watch for the money and the quality is spot on. No alignment issues here. Could not be happier with the latest addition to my collection.

I have a blue SRPD with the beige hour markers and i love it. I have it on the rubber strap and it fits the "dive style" perfectly. I think Seiko nailed it with these unique color combos, and a watches itself feels good quality and overall well built feeling on your wrist. Yeah its not an SKX, but it doesnt want to be an SKX. I dindt buy it because of the "SKX-ness" of the watch, i bought it because i like the finish of the watch very much and its a beautiful lineup for the price. I highly recommend them if you searching for a well priced "Dive-ish" watch. ( Dive-ish because its only 100m water resistant. I guess its not enough for the divers, but i think its gonna be okey with 99% of the poeple )

Great job as always. Have the SKX Pepsi, a field watch - and will be adding the Concrete. Keyboard CEOs are going to do what they do. What Seiko does? Solid, affordable watches, with a variety of styles, quality well above their prices.

Absolutely love everything about these new Seiko 5’s - design, movement, bracelet. Already own three limited edition models (all black, gold Pepsi, and white dial), and will likely add to the collection.

I just love them upon release because And bought 2 since then and that because i was also in love with previous seiko 5s and yes they are an amazing seiko 5s on their own, not someone else’s desire to be successors of anything

Iv got the srpd63k1 Green dial and its a beautiful watch and gourgous when the sun hits it , and very comfortable on the wrist .

I bought my brother the Pepsi bezel version for his birthday. It's his first mechanical watch. I have to say, this watch is serious business. The execution is excellent. I think people wouldn't complain so much once they actually hold one of these in real life.

Just bought mine with the orange display and can't wait for it to arrive.

I collect mostly Omegas and Longines vintage but back when I was young I always loved Seikos to the point where I'm buying them again and it's the quality of the Seikos that I admire for the price you get a lot of bang for your buck. I still have Seikos from 20 plus years ago that are almost in mint condition and run perfectly.

Great video as always, Teddy! Very well pleased with my SRPD51.

Great review 👌 I'm considering a Seiko 5 sport as my first mechanical watch.

Agree that the two watch families can't be compared head to head. Another very well thought out explanation. Thank you.

It's funny to watch videos on different brands of watches when I have been so laser focused on just 1. I am amazed at how many watches look just like the watch I want, but are not the brand. They also come in a vast variety of price ranges and features that I just did not know they offered. I really thought that Seiko was just a brand introductory watches for anyone. My experience was just heading into any retail store and you could buy one or two anytime you wanted. These watches look like they have come a long way from the days of the past and the world of watches is so vast...I really don't know where to start. Thank you Teddy for opening up this world in a more focused way and sharing your vast knowledge.

I absolutely love my SPRD79, stealth. Such a crazy awesome watch for the price you pay. I’ve already modded it with a double dome sapphire crystal with red AR and a ceramic black yachtmaster style insert. These watches are so easy to mod and work on and just look fantastic. I’m starting to want the cement version for the case alone. I’ve also had no issue the waterproofing, I’m not doing any diving anytime soon here in the Midwest USA. For swimming and showers, it holds just fine. Coming from the SKX I wasn’t sure if I’d be happy not having a screw down crown, but I’ll tell you, I don’t miss it at all.

I love my SRPD55K1. Changed the Bezel to ceramic and it looks awesome!

Pulled the trigger yesterday on an SRPG61 for my son. I love that “cement/concrete” dial and the monochrome color swatch on “The Grey Man”. They discontinued it and it will increase in value. $169 shipped with discount.

I've just started watching this channel (love the videos with Kevin!) I've also just ordered the orange dial SRPD which is stunning. Glad to see these on the channel; would love to see what Kevin would say about those dials! 😂

I have the blue one. I love it. I especially like the automatic in script. I think it’s a great value and wears well with most things. Thanks for the video!

I absolutely love them. Blue face with the blue bezal is the best choise to start with weather modifing or keeping original.

Bought the hulk version of the seiko 5 sports. I absolutely love it ! I got so many compliments and questions if it was a Rolex submariner ! Quite shocking. Wears amazingly well and I’m having too much fun with it.

Love my SRPD51 and SRPD95. Seriously, my ‘95, I took on a solo backpacking trip and it survived getting tossed around in a kayak and mud throughout the trails. Highly recommend them.

I have the black dial variant with the white chapter ring on silicon strap. Really enjoying it 4 years later.

I recently purchased a seiko 5 ref SRPD71K1 and I absolutely love it. In the looks department it is really awesome. I love it as much as my very expensive Swiss oris 😁 You can never go wrong with seiko

I purchased a SRPD that was 50% off (red with mesh) and love it, especially at that price (250 cdn). If I'm 100m below water i''ve drowned, so it's all good.

Great Video. I love watches since a child. I actually purchased the all black seiko 5. It has become my everyday watch. I have customized it to look like the BB all black that is available sparsely at the retailers. I got the watch for $115 and with the upgrades of crystal, crown, bezel and hands. I am sitting on almost at MSRP. I also bought the Pepsi style seiko 5. To be able get it at $125 I am ahead of the game. I love your channel and been watching a while. I love to see the evolution you have achieved. Keep up the great context.

I’m so glad you finally did a video on these watches. My wife got me a black dial Seiko 5 SRPD89 for Christmas but I can’t have it till Christmas 😩 haha. I’ve already got a couple mor straps for it and plan to get a bracelet from strap code eventually. I love these, excited about the upgraded 4R36, and 100m is absolutely plenty for me. Another excellent video, Teddy!

Love my 5KX. Keeps great time (only off a second or two per day). Only issue is a misaligned chapter ring. But hey, if I even get bored i'll fix the chapter ring and drop in a new bezel and sapphire glass. FYI, almost all the SKX mods work with the 5KX. If anyone is thinking of grabbing a 5KX checkout the seiko 140 anniversary 5KX. It looks sooooo good.

The SKX was for a long time the "gateway drug" into the world of automatic watches and the 5KX is called to follow this path. I got into this world via the SRPD53K1 "Pepsi" during lockdown as the only SKXs in the market were offered by scalpers upwards of $500, and it's been a ride ever since! I recently replaced the original bracelet with a color-matched red-white-blue NATO strap and I couldn't take it off my wrist for the next days!

Ended up getting the SRPE69, can't wait for it to come.

I constantly try to convince myself that the SKX is over hyped ....... Then I look at it...... wear it ...... ITS JUST FANTASTIC. The look the feel, there is just something about it. Then I end up wearing it more than any other watch. These 5's are nice but for some reason they don't have that special feel. ..........I have 3 SKX's black, pepsi and orange .... I will never sell them.

These are very nice. I have the SRPE74 but that concrete one is SWEET.❤

I used to think Seiko changing SKX as their fashion watch line out in a mistake, but judging from the number of styles they release it probably not the case for them in financial perspective. However I think they lost out a great portion of their support from SKX lover, who like me would like them to release an updated version which focus on the tool watch + luxury watch aspect (similar to what rolex did). I think Teddy perspective is one way of seeing the situation (btw great presentation as always), and lets hope that date will come.

I just bought that blue faced one this week for $199, really like it. I've always said you cant go wrong with a Seiko 5, good watch at a reasonable price.

That was a very well-thought-out review... I love the new Seiko 5 sports I have two of them

Totally agree. I already had SKX, Tuna and Monster when I got an SRPD51K2 (blue but with a blue Nato strap) and it's fine. I like it. I prefer the look to my old SKX and the movement is better. I do dive, I wouldn't use it for deep diving , however I've both snorkeled with it and took it on shallow dives down to around 20 metres with absolutely no issues. I reckon it will likely handle deeper than that.

So I own two seiko 5's, the SNZF17 and SNZG09. I bought them over 7 years ago and I rarely use them today (my tudor is my daily driver). I decided to wear them again a few weeks ago and they both run flawlessly lol. They are built like tanks tbh. Worth the money. I spent less than $150 on both of them.

This is the third watch I bought for my collection and I'm growing to love it

I saw a Matt black one for £150 on Amazon. Snapped it up straight away. I think they are great everyday watches. It’s not a dive watch and doesn’t need to be. The non screw down crown means it’s a quick set or wind and off you go. Nice depth to the dial. Amazing Lume and and total strap monster. Mine runs about 10 seconds slow. I love it!

Just picked up one in Taiwan (Ximen area shops) for 200 Euros. Wanted to go for the GMT version, but the extra 100 did feel worth that. super happy with my first automatic watch. Superb quality, it looks very good with a suit or business casual, and feels super comfy.

The SRPD65k4 which has hard coating on case , black dial, with olive nato, looks the best of the lot. Great watch for the price

I have purchased one and am very happy with it..and I can say I consider muself lucky to have financialy extended my self to own a great timepeice rather than cheaper options which I have owned many...at this time this is my good watch to wear when I go out...my casio is my work watch...I have also decided if I am going to buy another watch I will save x amount over the next 10 to 12 months to buy something so good that I will consider it the watch that will see me into old age....Seiko have made me appreciate the engineering of a mech/auto over the quartz....

Another Outstanding review thanks again Teddy

I agree this watch is not a replacement SKX. If you want a dive watch then buy a dive watch. Its a Seiko 5. I dont want my Seiko 5 to be a certified dive watch. I want my Seiko 5 to be a watch that I use all day every day under 300 dollars. Its a watch I can wear while working on my bike or car or in the yard and take it off pour dish soap on it wash it off put it back on then look good at a wedding or church or wherever. If you want a certified dive watch then by all means buy a dive watch and leave my Seiko 5 alone. It is what it is and thats why I love it!

That avocado green dial looks stunning

I think for the first time, I am zeroing in on a budget Seiko, I agree with you. And the dress models cannot have misaligned bezels LOL. I do like the two-tone SRPE60 (SARF005). It checks all the boxes for a budget dress watch, and it does look, dare I say, like a larger Rolex 214273? My only concern is the accuracy of the movement. The watch will cost more if the timegrapher #s are way off, which is possible with these. Good job Teddy, thanks.

I don’t think this gets talked about enough - but your scriptwriting and storytelling is phenomenal.

I got myself a green dial ! It’s a beautiful piece and affordable I love it!

It's amazing how such a heavy watch is easy to wear. I first bought titanium quartz Seiko and after 2 days battery died. I got back to store and since I discovered that I don't really like light weight titanium I exchanged it for Seiko 5, never regretted it.

I’m not sure all the talk about Seiko “falling off” is related to this model. There are $1,200+ prospex models consistently being delivered with misaligned bezels and other QC issues. In general Seiko is killer value for money but they have been dropping the ball on things as well.

I bought 6 colours on deep discount here in Canada at the Bay. LOOOVE them. Wearing one now:-)

I bought it more than a year ago wear it non stop still perfect the waterproofing is good for shower and everything great watch

I bought my son the blue Seiko 5 as a starter watch. He also has the Casioak and a Tag Heuer. I purchased a submariner for him when he was born but I am holding onto it until he graduates. It has been sitting in the safe.

Just saw this on your “cheap” watches list and love this one. That dial cool! And the whole piece comes together really well. Might just be worth dropping a few bills to own one.

Absolutely love the silver one and especially since it on a strap and not a bracelet

Just picked up the SRPD85 "coffee" brown one today. Sure is a looker.

I can't wait till we get the actual replacement for skx

Very well said Teddy!!! Spot on as always 👌🏻

My fiancee's family gave the Blue dial 5 sports. It's a super beautiful watch and people at work think is worth more than $1000. I've always wanted a Seiko and this one is a beautiful watch

This is a nice classic looking timepiece, thanks for letting everyone know !

I have both.....wear both....love both.

👍Thank you for sharing your video and it’s informative, we appreciate the knowledge and information you provide. But mine, the Seiko 5 logo is not painted but it’s raised, and instead of Japanese days, it has Spanish/English days instead. I love my all black Seiko.❤️

Nothing will ever replace the SKX Legend Baby

Beautiful for the price especially the lume and honestly the dial and markers are excellent for sub 300$ watch, my Tudor black bay s&g dial is very nice but not 15 times better than those timepieces so definitely the value is there and they will last very long time, can’t beat it for the price especially in house movement from a reputed watch company.

That “rhodium” looking one is pretty cool.

This is my first watch. Seiko 5 Srpg 61.I just got it like 2 days ago. I got the all grey one with the grey strap shown on vid.

I've got the blue one, and it's just awesome. Looks really great on the wrist. No, it is not a professional dive watch, but I am not a professional diver.

I have a couple from this range and like them a lot, Never had an SKX so I guess I wasn't biased by that comparison, They wear well, they are comfortable look decent and you can't really beat them for the price

I wear my seiko 5 Hulk on the daily. Very comfortable and reliable. I’ve even taken it swimming despite no screw down crown and no water intrusion 👍🏻

Great video teddy! I agree. Great tool watch for a good price.

The gray Seiko looks outstanding.

I'm new to automatic watches. Automatic watches have always fascinated me. I'm raising two young kids of my own and have other priorities to spend money on for the next decade. That said, I put aside some extra money and purchased the "Sand" SRP and the black and red SRP. Forgive me, I don't know particular model numbers. Excellent watches for the price. They've brightened my spirits every time I check the time. Accuracy for both runs in the single seconds per days and the self-winding option is perfect, as I switch them out here and there. The see-through back is a great little plus too. I'm considering the cement SRP or perhaps one of special editions. Anyway, they may not be for everyone, but a way too busy single dad in Pennsylvania loves the Seiko 5 to check how long he has until the next activity with the kids, or work, or school, or, etc. etc. etc. Thank you Seiko for making the day move a bit smoother.

I have the blue Seiko SRPD51 and it is amazing.

I just bought the cement. I had it modded a little to my liking. I had the Japanese day dial installed and added a cyclops.

I recently brought the seiko 5 sports as an everyday wear watch, absolutely love it, it oozes quality and I’ve been asked twice if it’s a Rolex hahaha of course nope I show them it’s a seiko and they are very impressed. The only issue i have is mine looses good 45 seconds a day, I know this is an easy fix which I’ll get round too a a later date. But apart from that I’m over the moon with my purchase after all £189 what’s there to complain about

Srpg61 is all the watch you ever need. A perfect everyday watch ⌚ and looks amazing.

Would love to see a video on the Seiko SRPD23K1 🙏

My experience with NKUWAN was fantastic. The watch arrived quickly and was exactly as described.

Hello, My favorite is SRPD63 with the green dial and the rose gold lining.. it’s beautiful.. nice mouvement.. strap monster… what bothers me is the think flat bezel.. i would have loved a slightly curved one…. Anyways, still love it!

I was just checking out the 5 Sport yesterday 🙊

Absolutely agree 100 % I never got into the SKX hype, especially when the price started going up. There are several 5KX's I'd love to own, but I'll wait for the New Year for that purchase. Thanks for the video, great photography btw!

This watch as a fun, budget beater. My 5KX SRPD91 (Avocado) gets many compliments and is versatile with many strap/band options.

I think the best SKX replacement right now is the Orient Triton. It has very similar design cues with a true diver certification, plus hacking and hand winding.

I was tempted by that cement version a few months ago but couldn't get it out of my head that it wasn't quite right and I'd want it in a grey PVD coating and would just end up disappointed. The shots here make it look better than most other photos I saw then. I went with the bezelless black PVD version in the end.