Rolex Fan Girl Buys a Seiko

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Soooo... I bought my first ever Seiko! The Seiko 5 GMT - the £420 LEGEND. Seiko released this Seiko 5 GMT in 2022 with 3 different colour variations. I bought the Seiko 5 GMT "Blueberry" or the blue/black model - giving those Rolex GMT Master II "Batgirl" vibes - but for a much, MUCH more affordable price. This is one of the things that attracted me to this watch: the price. You are getting a LOT of watch for under $500 and you really can't argue with it! It isn't perfect (no watch ever is!) but it is really dang great - especially given the pricepoint. Could not be happier with this purchase!
.... I think.... I might just be a Seiko person now. SEIKO LOVERS - WHAT SHOULD I BUY NEXT?!
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0:00-1:18 - Intro
1:19-3:01 - Specifications & Wearing Experience
3:02-4:35 - Squarespace!
4:36-7:15 - What I Like About This Watch
7:16-8:32 - My Complaints
8:33-10:00 - Others Complaints
10:01-10:34 - Outro
10:35-11:00 - Thank you Patrons!

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@BrittPearceWatches 3 ай бұрын

Ok guys. Alpinist next?!?! Probably my next favourite Seiko!

@CydeWeys 3 ай бұрын

I have the green Alpinist GMT JDM exclusive SBEJ005. It was a hassle getting a hand on it as several other colorways are available internationally, but I figure if I'm getting an Alpinist it has to be in that iconic green color. Anyway, I love it. The quality level is way higher than a Seiko 5 too.

@glenm2113 3 ай бұрын

Try an original skx 013. 37mm case 44mm lug to lug. Downside is the 7s26 non hand winding movement. Or try the new Seiko5 dive style watches with the same 37mm case with the upgraded 4r36 movement. Or try the mini turtle. A great watch . 42 mm but very compact (44 mm ?) lug to lug.

@EiferBrennan 3 ай бұрын

I would love an Alpinist! Seiko is one of my favorite brands!

@Spartacus-hc9xt 3 ай бұрын

Love the alpinist

@jamesblonde2271 3 ай бұрын

I love my Prospex King Turtle grenade dial but you might be sized out....

@flyingnematode 3 ай бұрын

It's crazy when people say this is SOOOO expensive while they buy $350 battery swatch because OMEEEEEEEGAA!

@mosmarb 3 ай бұрын

My 260€ quartz Swatch was much more expensive in the end because I bought an actual Speedmaster about a month later and a 70s LCD one about a month after that! I have a long Speedy wishlist too...

@earlbee3196 3 ай бұрын

Or even a £10,000 Rolex

@JustAnotherHo 3 ай бұрын

But that free lifetime battery replacement. That's like 30 bucks of value over your life.

@vaclav_fejt 3 ай бұрын

@@JustAnotherHo Just like with a 80€ Swatch.

@njones420 3 ай бұрын

I picked up a speedmaster reduced for £900 a couple of years ago... people were paying more for the swatch on ebay at the time.

@jaypawar2055 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Seiko family Britt!!! Next seiko should be a Presage...elegant and mesmerizing..

@BrittPearceWatches 3 ай бұрын

Ouu HOOO I am so happy to be here! I can already feel this is going to be financially costly for me ;)

@jaypawar2055 3 ай бұрын

@@BrittPearceWatches Yess!!! We watch enthusiasts are already in a money pit anyways🙃🙃

@1vegasdood 3 ай бұрын

I have the SSK017 with the harvest gold dial...love this watch as a daily driver.

@sothisistrishia 3 ай бұрын

I have the SRP853J1 and I almost always get compliments whenever I wear it. So happy with it!

@cruisemissle87 3 ай бұрын

@@BrittPearceWatches The Prospex Model SPB289 with the turquoise dial, 20 ATM... check it out

@ZeroSOFInfinity 3 ай бұрын

Oh dear Britt... You bought a Seiko. Now you will stay in Seiko-land and it will show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. 😂

@mmrahman82 3 ай бұрын

Yep, totally agree...still haven't left Seiko-land, unfortunately 😅

@s4127419 3 ай бұрын

Agreed, I m one of the victim…

@Beltane63 3 ай бұрын

You can check out any time you like but you can never leave...😄

@Scortd 3 ай бұрын

LOL, yep...and Orient which is all under the Epson umbrella.

@za7v9ier 3 ай бұрын

G Shocks are another rabbit hole :P Some G Shocks are made in the same factory as Grand Seiko's

@yojijuunanafun 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on the new addition to the family, and the baby on the way!

@BrittPearceWatches 3 ай бұрын

Ahhh thank you so much!

@jsusna1972 3 ай бұрын

@@BrittPearceWatches I'm a July 1st baby, and my name is also James. Do you know the gender of your upcoming bundle of joy?

@jaybee1196 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love my vintage Seiko. Yours is a beauty. Welcome to the family. And I love how your subs are steadily increasing, which I think means a much more committed and sustainable fan base.

@GuyVanderAa 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations! The Seiko family is happy you finally joined. 😎 Next? The Alpinist of course! It’s a do it all, wear everywhere watch. 👌

@KSRRider 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the baby! (And the Seiko)

@sojirou 3 ай бұрын

I think a King Seiko is up next and a Grand Seiko following that will do.

@BrittPearceWatches 3 ай бұрын

YES!!! I think you just might be right!

@Muzly 3 ай бұрын

And then Credor? 😂

@BeezonToast 3 ай бұрын

I love the look of King Seiko, especially that green dial one. But was surprised at the quite low claimed accuracy! I'm gonna save my pennies and go straight it at the Uber accurate spring drive. The ultimate daily in mind!

@Nicolas_1311 3 ай бұрын

Amazing! Just purchased this same watch, I am excited for it to arrive!

@hondaxdood 3 ай бұрын

Congrats and welcome to the Seiko family! Bought the exact same watch as my gateway into the hobby!

@tonymaciaspalafox6106 3 ай бұрын

Hi Britt! I just got that same watch yesterday! And I Love it❤ Thanks for what you do! Greetings from Mexico!!

@E..M.. 3 ай бұрын

The old Rolex clasps every young watch collector is so critical about were never an issue. People call them flimsy because they were stamped steel but they are rock solid and I never had a single one fail. I also find them very comfortable. Unfortunately, Rolex succumbed to the complaints that stamped clasps aren’t representative of a luxury brand and they ended when Rolex stopped production of the last true ‘tool’ watch, the 16600.

@Yorkshiremadmick 3 ай бұрын

That’s my Sea Dweller with Flimsy Clasp. As you say, never failed, but neither have my flimsy Seiko clasps. I lost one Seiko Quartz due to a spring bar failure (I believe)

@lonewolfemcquade8133 3 ай бұрын

Same have the HEL Oyster bracelet on my 14060m and the SEL bracelet on my EXP1 114270. Both are the most comfortable bracelets I have and yes never had an issue

@troyc294 3 ай бұрын

My grandad's Girard Perregaux from the 60s is the same. Never had any issues

@steaknzp7855 3 ай бұрын

Replacing the clasp is cheap and easy. I recently swapped the clasp on my SRPK17 with a Miltat brand locking machined clasp from Amazon for $8 + another $8 for the two 3mm outer diameter by 1mm thick o-rings I needed since the stock bracelet links had 16mm connection on one end and 18mm on the other. For a total of $16 and maybe a minute of work I now have a proper sturdy locking clasp. For more $$ you could also go for a full bracelet replacement from Strapcode, they have many options with end links fitted for the Seiko 5 GMT.

@JoeSmith-np6nz 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Seiko family!! That GMT is beautiful! Alpinist is such a great watch too, definitely on my list of too many watches 🤣

@eyeheartsushi2212 3 ай бұрын

I’m here on my morning commute to work and have the biggest smile when I heard you say you’re having a baby. Congratulations! So happy for you!

@WatchDanReviews 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the baby on the way!! And nice Seiko too!

@Draugons 2 ай бұрын

It looks great! I want to get into watch collecting soon and this is a very nice piece to consider/ see. Keep up the great videos!

@johnquach9925 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the family.

@chriswalker7356 3 ай бұрын

Nice you finally picked up a Seiko. Probably my favorite brand. Enjoy!!

@spencer_who1659 3 ай бұрын

Great video everyone has to have a Sekio in their lives 😊 also what ever happened to the washing machine Tank ?

@tushu24897 3 ай бұрын

Being using it for almost an year, its a lovely watch!! Hope you have a good time with this watch. Welcome to the Seiko Family!

@david.9633 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the episode

@BrittPearceWatches 3 ай бұрын

Ah thank you :) I am glad you enjoyed!

@esmeraldadevries9182 3 ай бұрын

Finally a sensible video I can relate to. Thank you for that.

@clementkhoza6890 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your new purchase .. No amount of footage can ever do justice to how mesmerising this watch is .. When I first bought my automatic watch I fell in love with it but couldn’t afford it so I settled with the Ingersoll but someday I’ll buy this one ..

@ersozsozer2 3 ай бұрын

congrats 🎉🎉🎉. this is my actual goto watch for travels outside the country 👍👍👍

@danieldf7090 3 ай бұрын

Loved the video! I have a seiko 5 gmt the Yuto Horigome edition and I love it. I also have a Samurai, it was my first mechanical watch and it’s still my most worn watch to this day, it goes great with multiple straps. My suggestion would be to go with a diver next for sure, my favorites are the samurai, the 1965 and the Willard

@joshsteuterman2363 3 ай бұрын

I love my Seikos. Great video, as always!

@thetattedpharmacist3215 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Seiko Fam Britt! I have the SSK005, and the SSK025 full steel mini-explorer 2 field GMT ❤ Great watches!

@managua-san8075 3 ай бұрын

I got that watxh the moment it came out. I love things people hate. The hardlex bezel, the non clicking bezel and the lug to lug. The hardlex bezel has this color contrast in different lighting conditions that makes it look nicer than ceramic. The bezel without the clicks has the right amount of friction to not have to worry about it moving and plus I no longer have to worry about misalignment. Only complaint to me is the case thickness. Wish it was below 12.5mm. Other than that its a beautiful timepiece which you can get more along the lines of $350 here in the states.

@MoXyiD 3 ай бұрын

GRATS ON THE BABY ON THE WAY!!! My daughter is 2 months old and I snagged a bluesy as commemoration (and pass down for her later!). This Seiko is AMAZING looking. Nice pickup!

@CtFshd1812 3 ай бұрын

I actually prefer the caller/office GMT, because you can quick set the date. Most traveller GMTs do not have a quick set date.

@joshsteuterman2363 3 ай бұрын

I agree 100%. It’s like an “unpopular opinion,” but I absolutely agree.

@MrHyde14537 3 ай бұрын

Especially for the watch enthusiast that owns a few pieces in a random rotation.... I'd much rather be able to quick set a date every few days than quickly jump hours when I rarely travel to a different time zone or for daylight savings twice a year. It's funny that it's an unpopular opinion when most who disagree are not in the aviation industry or international jet setters.

@ajmarion 3 ай бұрын

same here - I have both caller and traveler GMT's, and the caller is just better for me. I don't travel to other time zones often at all, but I have colleagues in different parts of the country, so using a caller GMT just works better for me

@lapuk23rdf 3 ай бұрын

I have the same watch! Love it specially for the price! Happy for your 1st Seiko!

@bilbobeutlin3405 3 ай бұрын

I have the black one and I love it! And congrats on the baby, what will be its first watch?

@waltonr5630 3 ай бұрын

You bought it because you wanted it. I know the feeling. Your collection will grow exponentially ...

@heckler963 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the dark side 😅

@TonySutherland 3 ай бұрын

Glad you finally pulled the trigger. I have the SSK001 black dial version. It’s my most worn watch. Even more than my speedy pro 2021. Yay for ye!!!! 🎉

@sp10290 3 ай бұрын

I have been wanting to get one of those for a while now - very nice, enjoy it!

@ClaudioJrTsuyosa 3 ай бұрын

I loved this model, the orange one is awesome, GREAT VIDEO !

@TripleD303 3 ай бұрын

Watching this while wearing my SEIKO 5 SPORTS SRPD51K1 the one with the blue sund-dial. Absolutely love it.

@cedricspies6293 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations Welcome to the familly. Seiko (i own some models) you will never be desapointed thanks to you to share this content on amazing quality(in your point of view

@wurmhat1501 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on the baby!

@deenadamato7603 3 ай бұрын

the card for the itty bitty wrist committee made me laugh hahaha. I'm with you girl!

@starmatt3222 3 ай бұрын

Hi Britt! I'm a new subbie! I enjoy your videos! Hope you can review the Seiko LX GMT Spring Drive. 😊

@steveb2042 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations on joining the Seiko owners club, I too was late to the party. The SSK003 is an all round excellent watch and I remember your review when these were released. I like these so much I have the SSK003, plus the orange one, then two of the USA editions the yellow SSK017, the two-tone SSK021 and also the Far East sky blue SSK029. Enjoy the Seiko journey!

@DoveSharma 3 ай бұрын

To me, the most value for money seiko watch is the one that youve just bought. May be get the spb147 and be done with seiko.

@chrisgray4785 3 ай бұрын

Also own this watch and absolutely love it! A great watch for the money. Regularly swap out the bracelet for a nato and it works great. Recently added the Seiko 5 field GMT to the collection as well! another great watch from Seiko worth checking out 🔥

@indy5797 3 ай бұрын

Nice GMT...gateway drug to the spring drives.😊

@noone1704 3 ай бұрын

Seiko is like a reasonable price ice cream shop that happens to have a million flavors

@kims2r 3 ай бұрын

Haha that’s a funny but correct way to put it😁

@dominicprovenzano7669 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on the baby Britt

@David-nx2vm 3 ай бұрын

Good for you Britt - I have had my blueberry for a year now. I like the 3-time zone capability and the rugged 4R movement. I would have gladly given up the see through caseback to make the watch a little thinner but that’s my only complaint. Everything lines up on mine too, which is always a concern when you unbox a Seiko. I keep mine on a watch winder, so it’s basically a grab-and-go.

@jason042779 3 ай бұрын

Britt, love to see you with a Cocktail Time!

@dannysimenauer5745 3 ай бұрын

Brittany, my main complaint with the Black/Blue bezel like you bought is that the blue disappears in normal inside lighting. At least this was my experience in the store. Do you have the same experience with the blue part of the bezel turning to black?

@dalegamble1173 3 ай бұрын

A really enjoyable review.

@paulkukula6541 3 ай бұрын

A lot of fun. You always bring a smile to our faces. Great review. My choice would be the Alpinist.

@albertmeursault 3 ай бұрын

🎊 🎉yayyyyy Britt! So happy to see you enjoy your new Seiko 😊 big Seiko fan here ❤ I think that you make a great point about how watch enthusiasts can easily get into the weeds with high-price pieces and forget that these are luxuries. I love the SARB003. Bracelet and clasp is just as 💩 but it wouldn’t be a seiko if it wasn’t 😂 but the case, dial, and feel of this watch to me is a great dressy/casual and simple watch that is elegantly done and just does something for me. Won’t break the bank too. I’m excited for you to dive into the Seiko world more. It’s a good one ❤ hope everyone is well

@adityasanthanam1945 3 ай бұрын

Good to see a Seiko on the channel. I love my Seiko Presage Manhattan with its mesmerizing brown dial (it may sound like an odd color, but it looks great in the flesh).

@TheCB157 3 ай бұрын

My wife got me this when I got my first full time flying job as a commercial pilot. Absolutely love it and it will be my work/flight watch for the rest of my career. It's already racked up some adventures in the arctic circle and has been dipped in the arctic ocean! Some con's of course. After a year the friction bezel is pretty much cement locked and wont rotate unless the watch is wet. Mine out of the box runs about 35 seconds fast a day. The hardlex has gotten some good old scratches in it, with one in particular right on the cyclops. A true GMT movement would be more convenient when I fly over time zones. But, I kind of see these as my watch having it's own unique personality. There's a routine of setting it every morning or two, and the scratches already remind me that this watch has traveled far and wide.

@seanhickling7340 3 ай бұрын

Talking about Rolex... Have you seen 'I Like Watches' comparison video of a Rolex and a San Martin? Fascinating stuff.

@jriley333 3 ай бұрын

Firstly, congratulations on the new addition … the baby, and of course also on the Seiko! I think you will love the Prospex watches but also, you have to get an SKX007 too.

@stephenrhodes3916 3 ай бұрын

I like it a lot. Almost purchased one myself however i picked up the Prospex GMT instead.

@CallumMcIntyreRacing 3 ай бұрын

I've been wanting one of these for ages!

@dire67 3 ай бұрын

This would be a perfect size for me. And congratulations on the baby

@Meeko2689 2 ай бұрын

I had this watch for over a month and absolutely love it !

@redentorroque262 3 ай бұрын

I have the same Blueberry model as yours, which I modified with a sapphire crystal. Runs a bit fast, around 10 secs. a day, but otherwise a nice watch. For a second Seiko, buy a Presage. I have the Gimlet at 40.5mm, but the 38mm ones would be great on your wrist. Another good choice would be a baby alpinist green dial at 38mm.

@netkev92 3 ай бұрын

Great watch! The blue Seiko 5 GMT one got me started in really collecting. It was my first “expensive” watch. I got the green Prospex GMT (SPB381) and the 2020 version of the 62MAS (SPB143) within a couple months. They’re very enjoyable to wear.

@LBenn302 3 ай бұрын

ive realllly been looking at the seiko SSC813 lately. cant decide between that or the SSC911.. theyre both beautiful watches!

@beanwithbaconmegarocket 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy the videos, Britt! I have to hold myself back with Seiko or else my entire watch collection will just be those since they have such variety. My first auto was a Seiko Presage. Added a Seiko 5 later. And one day will have a Grand Seiko. Also want a Speedtimer. Too many to choose from.

@kelvinng6389 3 ай бұрын

I picked up a black-grey bezel version (Japan Domestic Model) at the Seiko Dream Square store in Ginza, Tokyo after visiting the Seiko Museum around the corner. The historic Seiko House Ginza Tower has a nice Grand Seiko Boutique if your budget is higher. I will say the only visible difference (at least from first glance) in design that will indicate the Japan model is the brushed inner links on the jubilee bracelet

@gsrossco 3 ай бұрын

Great watch, I love mine. I have an Alpinist too, well I did but my son grabbed it and I haven’t seen it for a while.

@rangorango7545 3 ай бұрын

Really happy for you, a true watch holic, glad u finding your own identity ..

@mikekimmitt7907 3 ай бұрын

Got one of these a while back. Wore it on a Bond style NATO for a few months but a Crafter Blue rubber strap has transformed it into something I wear far more often now. Although a BB58 GMT may be about to push this from my wrist for a wee while 🤔

@kingjgregory 3 ай бұрын

I choose the same watch. I love it! Congrats!

@danryan4137 3 ай бұрын

Love it. As a dedicated seikoholic I’m happy you have jumped into the pool. My question is will your hubby be getting the wrist time with this one…..Tell him to get his own own😂

@keliacoates8004 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. $500 is a lot of money. If you tell the average person that you spent 500 on a watch they would look at you like you are crazy, and yet, people will spend $20 a day on coffee and cigarettes. 🤷‍♂️

@RenghisKhan 3 ай бұрын

$20 a day on coffee and cigarettes? I don't think very many people spend $7300 per year on coffee and cigarettes. And those who do probably wear much more expensive watches than a $500 Seiko.

@paolovillarubia8734 3 ай бұрын

I'm gonna start calling myself a "Value Lover" too LOL 6:40

@ThePhilwilkinson 3 ай бұрын

I have this and I absolutely love it. Bought as another daily it spends more time on my wrist than other more expensive watches I have.

@nathantaylor7936 3 ай бұрын

"Itty bitty wrist committee." Brit you have such a way with words.

@jackholmes9437 3 ай бұрын

I love this watch. I ended up getting the black/gray variant but I love the blueberry. Wears really great and also you can find them closer to $300 all day if you are willing to shop around a bit. Great video!

@4evalost948 3 ай бұрын

Great choice welcome to the Seiko fam one of us one us we have cake and cookies on the right lol. Geat looking watch great to see you fingbyour own watch style.

@jamesalmonte7499 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on your two new additions! While going on vacation last year i left the Rolex at home & took my seiko to Hawaii. Seiko makes great watches. Wore it in the ocean while doing some snorkeling. The way things are getting here in the United States I’m wearing my seiko more but I still wear my Rolex sea dweller while in my backyard when having a drink & cigar! Lol

@michaelriera6277 3 ай бұрын

So you only pull out the Rolex in your back yard while smoking a cigar? How sad! The US is a big country. I’ve worked in NYC, Philly, Chicago, and recently Montreal and never an issue wearing my 2 Rolex. I really wonder where people live that they have to be so terrified of wearing something nice.

@wescobts 3 ай бұрын

As always an great video. I understand your concerns with money, as you have a wonderful baby coming soon. I am a Seiko fan, and own a 5 series. I think I got a lemon, so I am not the best representative on this division of Seiko. I will not say you won't be pleased with this model, but I feel you should have saved up for one of the GMT's in the prospex line. I hope I'm wrong and your 5 Series is a great watch for many years to come. I will say this though, with the Hardlex crystal, and the bezel, I believe it's a painted steel, along with the non-coated SS case, this will age and gain a patina that you will cherish. Keep the bracelet, it does turn into a "jingly" which some folks find endearing, me not one of them. Find a nice leather or NATO and those will serve you well. Be well

@joshuasd 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Seiko family. Be careful you don't turn into a full blown seikopath. Hahaha. I have the same watch and it is a strap monster so the stock bracelet not being up to spec isn't a problem as it's easy to swap it out for something else you might like. :)

@WatchWitt 3 ай бұрын

Just a classic look…love a great Seiko! Welcome to the club.

@paulydonn7911 3 ай бұрын

I have the Seiko GMT too. Cool watch. I think you will like the new Seiko 5 Field GMT, very tool-esque which I know you like. I love your random dances and songs at the end of your videos, cheers me up

@jesseseiko 3 ай бұрын

I bought a King Turtle Dark Manta for about the same price as what you paid for the GMT. As a seiko nut case i would say check out the presage and alpinist modes though

@michaelriera6277 3 ай бұрын

Seiko are so cool. Welcome to the Seiko fam! I have a 007 and 009 that will never leave my collection.

@davenordsieck6444 3 ай бұрын

Seiko 5s are good clean fun. I’ve got the orange dial one alongside my BB Pro and GMT Master II. There’s room for all in the box!

@RichardKoppinger 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations and best of luck with your new watch. I've been thinking about getting a Seiko GMT and I've had my eye on the new Seiko 5 GMT, SSK023. Mostly because I prefer a fixed bezel. I know Seiko bracelets are famously adequate, at best. But I've heard nothing but good things about the movement. Enjoy your new watch! 😊

@davidholden2658 3 ай бұрын

I really like the SSK023 too but I'm currently considering the getting the SBSC009 which is a JDM version of the SSK023 with a white dial that looks amazing.

@richardbattle5951 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love my prospec Speedtimer SSC813 (or 'Seitona'). Take a look it may just fit your wrist.

@JohnBx78 2 ай бұрын

I have the Mikan Orange. Every time I put it on from my rotation, I end up keeping it on for about a week. I usually change my watch daily depending on activity/outfit, but this Seiko is just so addictive, it stays on. Well done on a great purchase!