The Best Automatic Field Watch For Smaller Wrists Under $300

The Best Automatic Field Watch For Smaller Wrists Under $300 - Seiko 5 Field Sport SRPJ81 Review

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@paulstabin6233 10 ай бұрын

Having a smaller wrist, good to see something I can actually wear.

@hussainsamah5716 10 ай бұрын

I got this two days ago. In love with it. The size is perfect.

@karmadel786 10 ай бұрын

Teddy you are absolutely bossing this industry. So refreshing in this stuffy industry. Keep up the good work.

@TeddyBaldassarreReviews 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you!

@ikennaokere1769 7 ай бұрын

Second that. I love that you put as much effort into presenting a £200 watch as you do into one costing thousands. Your openness and easy way are most refreshing. Never lose that.

@thebestoffools 10 ай бұрын

I still wear my Seiko 5 SKXP19 regularly. It has the 7S26 caliber self-winding mechanical movement. I took the bracelet off when I got it because that thing was a real hair puller. It went through a whole bunch of leather straps throughout the years. It was the first watch I bought for myself as a gift for leaving a job I totally hated back in the year 2000. I love that little watch. It's the one that got me into the "habit" of buying watches every time I want to celebrate something big (or small)... which is probably the best excuse I found not to feel guilty for collecting so many watches. 😄

@radiogoatgaming6707 10 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this review since these were announced, thank you Teddy 🙌

@TeddyBaldassarreReviews 9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@Igguiim 6 ай бұрын

I had some doubts about which Seiko to start with because i have a small wrist and then your review appeared to me.. Thank you for sharing all that information! Now, following closely your channel.

@philippestrickler3461 10 ай бұрын

Very nice design for a "small" watch . I appreciate the Day-Date calendar.

@bobbytirlea Ай бұрын

I have this same model for almost a year now on a 6,5 inch wrist, and with its bracelet, as with NATO straps wears like a charm! It is the perfect field size watch, true to herritage, with very reliable movement indeed. It depends on the position I lay down the watch at night that it would run faster or slower, it tends to equalize. Thank you for the detailed presentation!

@VectorAero 10 ай бұрын

I never would've bought the old SNK809 series because I didn't like the handset. But this is a really nice refresh. I have the Limited Edition Snoopy model SRPK25 and I love it.

@filipeferreira3628 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic piece I love it. Could be the only watch on my collection...yes so good as that..

@MrPopeye722 9 ай бұрын

I was wanting a Seiko MACV SOG 6119-8100 and a lot of people were recommending the SNK381 as the closest modern option after doing a hand and date wheel swap. If this was around at that point I probably would have gone with this just for the water resistance.

@lexus2k3 10 ай бұрын

got this for my sister a couple of months ago, she was quite happy with it 😊 definitely a looker

@LaTacheGrandCru 9 ай бұрын

She? How dare you assume your sister gender 😆

@fxhood2114 4 ай бұрын

Thx for this very nice review ❤ Maybe it helps one day if we adjust our watches only clockwise. Some calibers may not like it the other way round 😅

@samadkariyaniya196 10 ай бұрын

This is an fantastic watch , it's a notch above the snk809. And also it's a beautiful one

@SuLu_B 10 ай бұрын

I was considering this piece for my girlfriend, but ended up going for the smaller SRE004. I think this one is definitely more of a masculine, field watch look which is probably exactly why she didn't like it 😂

@AlecGrinage 3 ай бұрын

Been eyeing the srpe55k1 and the srpg27. I have a 6.5 inch wrist. This is the perfect size.

@ptrckmrcd 4 ай бұрын

In behalf of all short kings; we thank you!!

@hessende8829 10 ай бұрын

We want an overview of the new Seiko Alpinist GMT .. please!

@dostoevsky90 5 ай бұрын

The reflection on such good watches takes away almost the entire urge to buy this watch… hence i think AR is a must…

@b.sharp. 10 ай бұрын

TimeX Expedition has my vote!

@anon1.9.8.7.6 9 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on the new seiko 1/100th of a second? Considering it’s a pretty cool complication for under a thousand bucks it sure seems to be flying under a lot of radars?

@kiddorange1450 10 ай бұрын

bought one in japan a few months ago and it has become my favourite watch

@NickABQQm 10 ай бұрын

Is Seiko/GS in Japan cheaper than other places, I will be there in a few months.

@kiddorange1450 10 ай бұрын

@@NickABQQm yes 100%

@karmadel786 10 ай бұрын

@@NickABQQmNo is the answer to Grand Seiko. What you will have to your advantage is a much broader range of discounted 'as new' offerings. Please do your homework on Grand Seiko before spending your own money. If you change your mind and try to sell it on at a later date be prepared to lose south of 50% of the rrp in the secondary market.

@BroAriq 7 ай бұрын

For a field watch i would prefer a mineral rather than sapphire, even i would be fine if it's acrylic! True to the original field watch

@La_cle 25 күн бұрын

Beautiful A386 full gold 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

@randyreynolds1045 10 ай бұрын

Very nice .

@Elijah-fc3ex 9 ай бұрын

This looks like a good alternative to the Hamilton khaki field 38mm

@normang663 3 ай бұрын

Teddy, Im so torn between this and the srpg27. I have 6.4 inch wrist, which one should I get

@eb2058 Ай бұрын

Teddy question can it be strapped with this strap of seiko Seiko Straps Collection 4K13JZ 18mm band

@chrispearce6280 8 ай бұрын

Love the watch although I’d much rather a no date dial

@joeskeptical4762 10 ай бұрын

*If the hands were 1.5 -> 2mm longer, the watch would be better. Moving the numerals 0.5 -> 1mm closer to the center of the dial would help also.*

@MWong2005 7 ай бұрын

Is the crown screw down? What’s the water resistance depth?

@jokester5812 Ай бұрын

Does anyone know where we can get some after market bracelets for these?

@Magnetar83 9 ай бұрын

will this look better on a 6" wrist than the SNK361?

@P_Jason 9 ай бұрын

Has anyone found this watch in the JDM (Made in Japan) version Teddy is reviewing here? Everywhere I look online - even the link to Teddy’s shop - is the model made in Malaysia which is not marked “Made in Japan.”

@randymoses5239 8 ай бұрын

i have the JDM version...i love it and i have a larger wrist at 7.25"

@edespinoza1409 2 ай бұрын

Is the SRPJ81K1 the same watch? Currently 180 on Jomashop but the SRPJ81 is 250

@cartapo2669 Ай бұрын

What's the difference between this and the SRPG27K?

@edloki3057 6 ай бұрын

My SNK381 has lume on on the numerals. Why is this more expensive watch under-lumed?

@martinl7654 9 ай бұрын

I need some help from an expert. I am searching for a special Seiko modell.... It has a blue dial with 2 different finishes like the Tissot Ballade Anyone a clue which modell that can be?

@P_Jason 9 ай бұрын

Teddy @TeddyBaldassarreReviews , this watch is not the SRPJ81. This is the Seiko SBSA197 which is a JDM model not available in the US. The SRPJ81 that you have pictured and are selling on your website is the SRPJ81 which is manufactured in Malaysia. You should probably change the title.

@luckmall 9 ай бұрын

Yeah … thats weird 🤔 but whats the difference?

@P_Jason 9 ай бұрын

@@luckmall Some would argue that those made in Japan are of higher quality/fit and finish. The ones made in Malaysia are cheaper for Seiko to produce. I ordered the SMSA197 from Japan, and it is a great watch just as Teddy says in this review. But, it isn't an SRPJ81.

@luckmall 9 ай бұрын

@@P_Jason ok, thanks. Is it matte or polished, cant tell from the video.

@P_Jason 9 ай бұрын

@@luckmall It's brushed!

@johniovino679 3 ай бұрын

Would this be too small for a 7 inch wrist?

@Blaze016 9 ай бұрын

The watch would be even better if Seiko also lumed the 1-12 hour numerals. Come on, Seiko!

@deanwaller8283 8 ай бұрын

It's visible all night long once your eyes adjust,I have terrible vision and lumed numerals just blur into each other,this model is far more legible for me

@Blaze016 8 ай бұрын

@@deanwaller8283 Ah, that's fair! Maybe if they gave the numerals a dim, but long-lasting lume, it'd be the best of both worlds.

@tortugabob 10 ай бұрын

I have this same watch in the 800 series with same bracelet. It has the 7S26 movement with the crown at 4 o'clock position. Wish mine had the lumed triangle at 12. The damn thing won't wear out so my cheapskate nature will not allow to buy this watch. Plus I only paid 75USD for it.

@mayo5173 10 ай бұрын

You should do a collab with Graham Stephan! He’s a solid finance KZfaqr and I think a video about what watch’s you can actually afford (depending on yearly salary and maybe other factors) and some watches in the category that are the best bang for your buck would be incredibly interesting and helpful to people who maybe don’t know how much they should spend on a watch or maybe need some good ideas on watches in their budget range! Great review as always

@rmdc93 10 ай бұрын

Hi Teddy, just want to inquire about this product on your website, it doesn’t show that it is made in japan compare to your review here. Let me know if it’s made in japan i will buy now. But if it’s malaysian made I won’t consider

@P_Jason 10 ай бұрын

The “J” in the model name normally means that it’s manufactured in Japan, but I agree with your confusion due to the photos on his website. I’ve reached out to them for clarification. I hope they aren’t doing the bait and switch of reviewing the J model, but selling the K (Malaysia) one.

@Jelloc 9 ай бұрын

How did you get this Made in Japan model? Is this the SRPJ81J1 instead of thr SRPJ81K1?

@Drayjon 9 ай бұрын

The JDM variant of this model is the SBSA197 with an English and Kanji date wheel.

@AlecGrinage 3 ай бұрын

This or the srpe55k1???

@JohnnyTaxonomy 8 ай бұрын

I would own Seiko watches if you did not have to spend between $500-$700 to start getting a sapphire crystal.

@Larry-nd7gv 7 ай бұрын

What’s crazy is they’re still using hardlex in their $500 plus models. Absolutely ridiculous.

@JohnnyTaxonomy 7 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@BroAriq 7 ай бұрын

For a field watch, i would prefer a mineral rather than sapphire, even i would be fine if it's acrylic! True to the original field watch

@turnbasedtoddy7664 10 ай бұрын

Why did my comment get deleted? All I did was say I would like to hear Teddy’s opinion on Aliexpress brands. Is that not allowed?

@joeskeptical4762 10 ай бұрын

*It appears not.*

@snuffying 9 ай бұрын

no superluminova on the numbers :

@kylebaird4642 9 ай бұрын

Mine croaked after 2.5 months, warranty dishonored :(

@arlofs 4 ай бұрын

Hardlex, being sturdier and more shatter-resistant than sapphire, is quite befitting for a field watch.

@weasel9062 Ай бұрын

I can't recall ever seeing anyone talk about shattering a sapphire crystal in a situation where a mineral crystal wouldn't have shattered. But I have seen many mineral crystals scratched badly and very, very few sapphire crystals with more than very light scratches

@asharabahmed5299 10 ай бұрын

Ted what do you think of the homage Ali express specials? Any plans to make a video about one?

@turnbasedtoddy7664 10 ай бұрын

Watch out, I made a comment similar to this one and he deleted my comment for some reason.

@grudbeerreviews1541 10 ай бұрын

Literally bought the 40mm version today and then this video came out?!?!? Weird!!

@user-mq7qr1wh8d 10 ай бұрын

супер

@drkesrf 10 ай бұрын

Too thick

@joeskeptical4762 10 ай бұрын

*Agreed. For its 36mm diameter, the thickness should be like a Woe-Lecks 36mm OP or Explorer.*

@matyasd007 10 ай бұрын

Seiko kills me with hardlex at this price category:/

@P_Jason 10 ай бұрын

Agreed. They need to get on the sapphire industry standard already.

@johnraba9322 9 ай бұрын

None of those cheap mechanical movements from Seiko are any good. ETA movements are dramatically more accurate. Too many reviews focus on the dial and case, and completely bypass the fact that the movements are crap.

@krasteff 4 ай бұрын

I have the watch and it has been losing 6 seconds a day for the past 6 months.

@jimwatchyyc 4 ай бұрын

No, they are not.

@arlofs 4 ай бұрын

@@krasteffYou need to have it adjusted. I also have the same watch and have not been experiencing these issues.