Seiko's budget Rolex Explorer Alternative

Seiko's budget Rolex Explorer Alternative - Seiko 5 SNKM75 Review

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@DavidSchwartzjr 3 жыл бұрын

That spring bar tool breaking got me right in the feels lol...so many times has that happened! Great review, Dave! I like the font they used on the arabic numerals and seems like a pretty great value for $100! Glad this version is 39mm with 20mm lugs, nice job Seiko! 😎🍻👍

@andrewk1916 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for another great idea! I've been hunting for an Explorer alternative and this really fits the bill! Time to watch for this one to become available! Thanks for doing what you do and doing it so well! Cheers!

@mr22guy 3 жыл бұрын

I already miss the old seiko 5 line. So many good watches! I agree that they're sometimes small, but then again once I put them on they're so comfortable being small.

@coffeeisgood102 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing…this channel banner arrived on my desktop several minutes ago. I ordered the exact same watch (even the colour of the dial) a while back and it just arrived today. What a coincidence! Thanks for the video.

@Bhethar 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Seiko 5 OP style you mentioned from your past video and must say it’s rapidly become one of my favourite watch. Great video 😀

@philipoulton7730 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Dave. I've got a '70's Seiko 5 with blue sunburst dial... bought it used in 2004, never serviced it, still keeps great time. I subbed your channel - came here from Relative Time, enjoy both your guys work. cheers, Phil

@lawrenceong8501 3 жыл бұрын

Wished the 12, 6 and 9 were applied as well but I would prefer the green over the black anytime! Thank you Dave, great sharing!

@ExAnimoPortugal 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work. Through your channel I've found an orient bambino to gift my dad at the best price and I also got to know the Guanqin GJ. Got that one in the white dial and black strap. The strap itself feels quite good on my wrist. Was able to wear it everyday for a week no problem. My watch did come with the NH36A, however I found it funny that the movement itself is colored copper, not silver as it usually is.

@Mbuna92 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’ve come back to the good unsponsored content! We need to see some more jdm seikos and orients

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Just pre-ordered the upcoming Seiko 5 sports field watch, and I'll be doing an unboxing of a Citizen GMT and and Alba budget beater pretty soon here. Also have a number of reviews of products I've been given, but trying to keep a good balance!

@SaffuillaKarman 3 жыл бұрын

@@JusttheWatch what model number is that Seiko because I can't find any mention of it

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

@@SaffuillaKarman the new field watch? www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/5sports/srpg27k1

@SaffuillaKarman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, looking at the 'news' section on the Seiko site, I couldn't find it. Only the 140th anniversary edition of the dive-style model.

@Papa-Bogey 3 жыл бұрын

The Seiko 5 was my first watch, a gift from a watch collector. So, I never knew about hacking and hand winding an automatic watch, until I bought a Tissot. But I love my 5, and I I’m turn have handed out 3-4 as gifts to friends and family. It’s the greatest proper starter watch.

@edteach3r 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Dave. The “old” Seiko 5 watches are awesome value. The old-school non-hacking, non-winding features are iconic. Grab one while you can.

@misterman1371 3 жыл бұрын

With the current lineup of chinese watches and microbrands, old seiko 5s are garbage

@mariojr377 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like to shake the watch I turn it like a watch winder does. 30 turns and it is ready to go. This way is smooth for the movement. Best regards from Brazil, Mário.

@scottlauren3145 3 жыл бұрын

Great video... my SNKL23 just arrived and after popping it onto a dark brown leather strap it looks so nice and classy. I had to ditch the bracelet but this is my third Seiko 5 so I knew what to expect as far as the bracelet goes. I love the SNKL line so much...

@douglasladowski6342 3 жыл бұрын

Dave your channel is always fresh and fun thanks. Looks like its time for the hunt to begin.

@bikesboardsbeats 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! I live in Japan and only recently got into watches at the young age of 52...and I can pick up Seiko watches here used for peanuts

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I live in Japan too! Gotten kind of addicted to scooping up cheap watches from Orient too!

@emilarpi345 3 жыл бұрын

I would keep the peanuts.

@jon0830 3 жыл бұрын

Love the classic seiko 5's a lot more than the relaunched 5's (although they are cool too). the 37mm case is perfect and 7s26 is a great movement. I also have 4r26 and 6r15 and honestly never even miss the handwinding and hacking when I wear my classic Seiko 5's. non-hacking is actually less of a hassle when setting the time if you wear the watch over long periods. I really hope the relaunch won't cause Seiko to do away with the classic style 5's

@davidbarclay3651 3 жыл бұрын

The SNK393 is my Explorer. I just focus on the 6. Thanks for sharing less expensive options.

@CyberBeep_kenshi 3 жыл бұрын

Love the brown leather strap you showed. Fits really well with the green

@chilledwalrus 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best review of the Seiko 5 I’ve seen and everyone seems to be doing one now because of the recent release, of course. One nof the very best features of your vids is the time lapse comparison for the lume.

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles!

@panaceiasuberes6464 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing watch and amazing review... I really don't understand how this channel doesn't get more subs...

@chrisr8112 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, the snk805 was my introduction to the world of automatic watches. The size never worries me (I have over 8 inch wrists) but by some act of witchcraft they never look too small. Personally I thought this looked really good on the MN strap, the only downside is the lack of hand winding.

@kifayatullah6173 3 жыл бұрын

Just shake it for a while and its all good.no problem

@FortuneCookieMeditation 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave. I like this one a lot, already have a SNK805. Yes, not on Amazon USA. Thanks

@stijnstuart 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Instantly subscribed. The SNKE61 draws some similarities with the Explorer as well. I'm using it as my beater when working as mechanic and partly thanks to the lume, it does a fantastic job at it. Also has the 12 6 9 in arabic layout, but in contrary to the SNKM75, all numerals, indices and hands are fit with almost diver-quality lume. Although it does also have 20mm lugs, the all-polished case of the SNKE61 seems less nice than the nicer shaped one of the SNKM75 with it's brushing. This does make it into a better beater where the minor scratches make the case in my opinion look better rather than worse and I completely love the watch. Massive shame Seiko discontinued the 5 range.

@JasonTheWatchGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant find matey, definitely a budget option and I'm enjoying those large numerals, one of my favourite things to see on a dial.

@echochambers8418 3 жыл бұрын

Great video👍🏻This is what I love about watch collecting,you can have a great all around collection with Field,Diver,Pilot,Dress etc and decide if you want to spend 40-50 bucks all the way up to tens of thousands of dollars and be happy.No other hobby has this ability.

@BetamaxBabe 3 жыл бұрын

This green-dialed version reminds me of the Citizen Mont Bell more than the Explorer.

@shabannawaz2290 3 жыл бұрын

I also have couple of seiko 5s. They are my grandfathers watches. Working perfectly fine. I had them serviced about 4 months ago.

@jacksonk75k95 3 жыл бұрын

I remember back when you had 3k subscribers and I commented saying you're gonna get big

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Thanks for sticking around!

@j.harbottle8928 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid as usual, I've a few original Seiko 5's, and have bust several tools trying to pull out tose bracelete fork inner pieces ! so have sympathy to your tool breakage :) love the end music btw

@haakongrigga3967 2 жыл бұрын

Man… these vids are pure quality!🔥

@jancoetzee4414 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best affordable options to the Explorer I have seen.

@rag_man673 3 жыл бұрын

Not sold on the green but with that rich red/brown leather strap 4:48 looks awesome. I think I might look for the white tho myself. Thanks for highlighting this one for me.

@kenrankin5814 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I would also suggest the Seiko SNKE63, fantastic lume on that watch and scratches that Explorer itch, somewhat :)

@AliasEveWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Looks really good! I like the dial color and goes really well with the light brown leather strap you paired with. The imbalance of the missing 3 bothers me a just a little bit though.

@ErikS- 3 жыл бұрын

First time I see your channel. And you gained yourself a new subscriber, Great review of this seiko. I am truly amazed that the lug design of this seiko is almost the same as with a rolex! The white dial looks nice by the way! I though think the diameter is a bit smallish,

@patricj951 3 жыл бұрын

My very first automatic watch was a Seiko 5, model SNK385. It's a stylish and traditional dial but is a bit small for my taste. It had definitely looked better if the case size had been increased from the 37mm to 40mm. And I have a 17cm wrist. The lume looks similar to the watch in this video but the hands of SNK385 is much better!

@ClearBrookExotics 3 жыл бұрын

I bought an SNKE63J1 as an explorer alternative. Put a domed sapphire on it. Love it so much.

@thomascrown7818 3 жыл бұрын

Great content by the way. I love Seikos. Don't give up on green since green is now the new blue for this year!

@vicentelopez3526 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Didnt know about this model. I bought it. Gracias

@markgrieves1307 3 жыл бұрын

Well Dave I found one at around 200 US dollars (as exchanged from the price in Euros) which I won't pay or I'd get one. At 150 dollars I would have. We generally pay in GBP anyway what Americans pay in dollars so if anyone says a 100 dollar watch I know it's gonna be 100 GBP. I followed your instructions to the letter on your other Seiko 5 "Rolex" video, even getting the bracelet from the same store that you used. The grey sunburst dial on that one is truly awesome and has great lume so I really do trust your judgement. In any case your "Explorer" is going to be a country mile better than the Benyar homage that I lost money on. Never again. You live and learn. Dave's Seiko 5 every time.⌚👍🙏✌️

@Ray.J 3 жыл бұрын

Forgive me if this has already been mentioned, but Island Watch's ISL-53 or the 54 (no date) are the best value in an Explorer look. Sapphire crystal and a leather strap. The power plant is the Seiko NH 35, hand winds and hacks. Island Watch also sells an oyster-style bracelet that you can switch in and out. Black dial is the only option.

@RelativeTime 3 жыл бұрын

Not bad. I've been toying with getting a SNKL23. Supposedly that's the Seiko 5 to beat. As well as a bit of mystery since they disappeared, and everyone thought they were dead. Only to pop back up last year.

@piquetuk 3 жыл бұрын

Another great Seiko 5 explorer alternative is the SNX123 though like your choice finding one is a bit of a challenge, I found a project, the movement was good but the watch head needed refinishing which I did myself, I had a new crystal fitted & found a new oem bracelet (still pretty dodgy but I like it anyway) for £17 ($25) & it looks amazing. 19mm lugs but it isn't as bad as you think, 1/2 of my 18mm straps look OK & most of my 20mm NATOs go through no problem. Total cost £100 ($140).

@MFloresReviews 3 жыл бұрын

The black one looks tuff. Love Seiko 5’s. I wear the new ‘5 Sports’ one these days though.

@umutaydogdu1502 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for introducing me another hidden beauty.👌

@markbyrum4743 3 жыл бұрын

Nice watch. I'm building a 36mm explorer-as rule watch. The green is quite fetching. Good vid. Keep at it!

@cameronkrause4712 3 жыл бұрын

I think that the green looks really nice. Seems to me that there are going to fewer of the old seiko 5s around as seiko is done with the old movement.

@halfpastblog 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't too familiar with this model. Looks great!

@briancolyer8483 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't come across this one before, very nice indeed and the green dial is superb....cracking well rounded review brother....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

@Sr.D 3 жыл бұрын

Looking great, but just purchased the Orient 3 Star Vega green dial and I can't wait to see it on person.

@Chris-de2qc 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen this before! The green looks very nice. I don't buy watches to mimic popular high watches as it has its own uniqueness.

@bruceleroy8063 3 жыл бұрын

Green is the coolest as its different. Thanks bud. Have a great weekend.

@schte1n 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, I think that the SNK381 is also a fitting alternative to the Explorer (The SNKL41 the dress version👍)

@jwags24 3 жыл бұрын

That intro spinning shot 🔥🔥🔥

@sergio88413 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for a green dial for my every day watch. I like this one so much!

@Biblicalgiants 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time and research.

@bastieniezzi6539 3 жыл бұрын

Great find and review. Thanks Dave

@NandaLinnAung 3 жыл бұрын

Good find. thanks for the nice review.

@Madmaxthundrdome 8 ай бұрын

Dave fantastic video as always. Hey at the 6:00 mark you have this watch on a strap with a Staff Sergeant rate on it. I’m in the US ARMY and I’m getting ready to be promoted to SSG. Where did you get that strap and what is the reference name/number. Thanks George 🦎

@leosamo18 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 39mm longines chonquest in my opinion it is the best alternative to the explorer looks very luxurious definitely the favorite in my modest collection

@WorthAWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Great video editing Dave!🔥🔥🔥👏

@CrazyOBunny Жыл бұрын

What is really cool about this watch is that you can upgrade it slowly, change the bracelet the crystal, the dial even the rotor can be customised ! So over years you can move from this cool 100$ watch to something looking pretty high quality

@eorrjr 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great alternative wear to my great white turtle. Where can I get that green? Can’t find it, I found black, white and blue.

@FT-ho6cb 3 жыл бұрын

Nice watch, wish it didn't have the day date window though...

@markwoods1504 3 жыл бұрын

An outstanding looking watch I just love the Seiko 5 collection of watches.

@zamSEG 3 жыл бұрын

hello dave, could you share the buying aliexpress link for the bracelet that you said in minutes 6:35.

@blackhawk5950 3 жыл бұрын

Just a real guy with real watches, cheers !!! 👍

@harryborsalino1276 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber, first time viewer (except for your video about Jody at JOMW the other day). Seems one still can't find this watch sat any of the usual sites, but it does look like something in my wheelhouse. Most of my watches run from around 40 MM to 42, with a few larger and a few smaller, from 36-38 MM. Because I have a slightly larger than average wrist (8 1/4-8 1/2 inches), I usually go with the 40-42 MM, but I do like the look of a lot of the classically-sized watches. I'm not as much of a bracelet guy as a leather or NATO strap guy, so ditching the bracelet wouldn't break my heart. Thanks for an interesting and informative video, Dave!

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

@jaysrides93 3 жыл бұрын

you can always upgrade the movement for very small money to a nh35(hacking, hand winding) or swap the dial and hands

@jamesblonde2271 3 жыл бұрын

I think the green sneaks it out of the homage tent....very tempted by the black too....this is a great budget peice.

@larrydalton2205 3 жыл бұрын

Dave, thanks for another great review. I really enjoy your channel and every review reminds me of my son who lives outside of Osaka. This review ALMOST tempted me to look for this watch as a lower price option instead of the Hamilton Khaki King which I've considered as my next purchase and first(only) field watch. Love the looks but that poor lume killed it for me personally. Love your lume comparison video!

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry! The Hamilton is definitely a better watch, but also a much more expensive one! Although the lume on the Khaki King is also a little on the weak side, but definitely stronger than on this little Seiko!

@larrydalton2205 3 жыл бұрын

@@JusttheWatch Yes the Hamilton is much pricier and the lume not great. The line is one reason I haven't yet bought the Khaki King yet and the other is just trying to be more patient in my purchases in case something better is found.I have lots of divers and enough dress watches but I think one good field watch will be enough. I need to get rid of some watches I don't wear. I have suggested that my son in Japan watch your channel.

@tonygallagher6989 3 жыл бұрын

That green dial with the brown leather strap! ♥️ Unfortunately, I can't find it anywhere in the UK.

@JS-ev4xc 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Seiko 5, it comes into mind of homage of Datejust (non-flute bezel) or Oyster Perpetual with its colour option dial. Yet more useful than them with Day Date function.

@denisdaly1708 3 жыл бұрын

A great find Dave. I would love to get one and put sapphire glass on it.

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about nodding some of these Seiko 5s to add a sapphire crystal too!

@RichardKoppinger 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could find this watch. Love that green dial.

@grahamekellermeier8280 2 ай бұрын

Love the Seiko sports 5 watches have a nice collection have around 20 of them.

@mordeth1964 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Casio 39mm day/date with white dial and gold indices on a brown leather strap. Beautiful watch for $50 AUD!

@markgray5744 3 жыл бұрын

A close relative, SNKE61, is also a great match for a vintage Explorer or Heritage Ranger.

@AA-yh4ws 3 жыл бұрын

The SNKE61 was my first automatic watch. A gift from my husband. I realize it's a "men's" watch, but I hate small, ladies watches. Can't see the dials haha. But the SNKE61 has a nice subtle design, very readable and reliable. It's still the watch that gets the most wrist time and hasn't lost it's accuracy over the years.

@VWatchie 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that. Thanks!

@steliosc.4686 3 жыл бұрын

The green is the best and more unique in my opinion.

@jcm9698 3 жыл бұрын

Love to see a review of Tissel's version of the Explorer.

@bigboiganiga8356 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please do top 10 affordable direct read watch or jump hour watches. There are barely any articles and KZfaq videos of the type of watch. Smashing video though.

@chrisdavis8399 3 жыл бұрын

The font on the numerals reminds me of the Spork.....Oh how I wish Seiko would re-issue that one!

@rafaelalbarracin9278 3 жыл бұрын

Hola, hace poco he comprado un Seiko 5 con el movimiento 7s26 y tiene poca reserva de marcha unas 16 horas, es normal? Saludos👍

@kyoukan91 3 жыл бұрын

How is a smaller watch less comfortable? I have a 7.5 in wrist as well and I quite like anything up to a 38mm. Anything bigger is just gaudy imo.

@massimopossenti2804 3 жыл бұрын

I love it but can't find it... Any clue where to find it in Thailand? Thx anyway

@lsimpson50 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love my very similar, black dial SNKE63.

@felo6035 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Dave, now you have done it... I really like this Seiko, and found it with the black dial in Amazon for $117.51. Jomashop also has it for $109, but given the small difference I rather purchase from Amazon. BTW, Amazon also has the white dial version which I think looks beautiful, but ordered the black. Thank you for a great review. All the best!

@randolftrajano8371 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the name of the white dial version?

@felo6035 3 жыл бұрын

@@randolftrajano8371 www.amazon.com/dp/B000YSZLHU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_Y7SW7WRC3G33CGBQMTTX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

@randolftrajano8371 3 жыл бұрын

@@felo6035 thanks!! I saw this too but think it’s a little different. The numbers in the video are a different color

@themightysquid 10 ай бұрын

I have the Seiko SARG-009 and that’s a great field watch that’s considered Seiko’s Explorer but it has the even numbers on the dial that gives it its own identity and not a copy of the Rolex Explorer. I also have the Orient Chicane which mimics the Explorer but is discontinued and hard to find.

@C00ltronix 10 ай бұрын

Nice design for those that like 41mm watches (and it certainly keeps its value)

@HappyFunTimeslmao 3 жыл бұрын

While I don't have the SNKM75, I do have the Seiko 5 SNK805 and the lume on it will last practically all night long, especially after having been outside on a bright and sunny day

@ozziebrito4527 3 жыл бұрын

Love the review and the green color.

@paulstanley8088 3 жыл бұрын

37mm is too small for me, but your video is nice and I subscribed to see other watches.

@mredzadventure 3 жыл бұрын

I got my black one at long island watch I love it

@jimbrown2044 3 жыл бұрын

I have several seiko 5 watches bought between 1989 and around 2010,all nice watches but the 2 oldest from 1989(7009-3140 )feel higher quality than the newer ones including the bracelets.

@jaysterling26 3 жыл бұрын

If only Seiko had usd this dial on the upcoming new Seiko 5 field watch..

@1SaG 3 жыл бұрын

The green dial would be my number 1 reason to buy this watch.

@davidtrachtenberg7095 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted a no date like the explorer, so I went with the Traska Summiteer. Pricier than the Seiko, but awesome watch.

@andrei-cosmin.popa85 3 жыл бұрын

Almost pulled the trigger on that one, but Atticus started their pre-orders and I personally had a very pleasant experience with NTH and was impressed with the quality.

@CyberBeep_kenshi 3 жыл бұрын

Replacing the strap is absolutely step 1, 2 and 3 :))) Adding a nice nato strap won't empty the wallet, but lots available i reckon. I do prefer the sport versions. And there are plenty cheap versions. Also, CHECK auction sites! They often go for like 250 euro (new sport versions).