A $600 vs $6,000 Watch - What is the Difference? | Seiko King Turtle Vs Seiko LX

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The world of watches can be a place of drastic discrepancy in both quality being delivered and the price that comes along with it. And from afar it can be hard to discern why some watches are more than others, so in this video, I wanted to take the opportunity of reviewing/comparing two Seiko Prospex watches with a King Turtle and a model from their LX collection. The former being $600 and the latter being $6,000, so what’s the deal? Let’s take a closer look.
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  • @bryane2857
    @bryane28573 жыл бұрын

    The most I would spend on a seiko is what I can afford. If I could afford 6k on a watch and it was between a 6k omega and 6k grand seiko well it's clear choice for me. Grand seiko spring drive! But, 3 kids, college , and the love of my family... I chose orient and seiko 5s. 🤪

  • @carloshughes9741

    @carloshughes9741

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 1 Pepsi Padi Turtle and 2 Prospex.......one metal band....one leather band... 1 Citizen Blue Angel Chronograph with Atomic timekeeping.... I don’t think a $6k watch don’t make you no smoother a man.

  • @cnnw3929

    @cnnw3929

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@carloshughes9741 Your collection is probably better than that of 90% of the population. Never once have I seen any of the watches you have in the wild. All I see are Apple, Samsung, and FitBit smart watches. So far, I have a Citizen Brycen with a green dial and a Seiko Turtle PADI. And to most folks in my area, that makes me look like a snob!

  • @stephenhaskins5736

    @stephenhaskins5736

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said my friend

  • @jackwood1969

    @jackwood1969

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cnnw3929 Very true

  • @joevitaljic1480

    @joevitaljic1480

    2 жыл бұрын

    My Orient was garbage the stem broke while pulling it out to set it and Orient wouldn't even replace it they sold me a new stem and crown and it's still sitting on my table. I'll stick with my Arnie gold trimmed 28 that this guy says it is not a accual dive watch I subscribed gave him my email and he still avoiding to answer me.

  • @colinmcmurry2522
    @colinmcmurry25224 жыл бұрын

    The cinematography/ production value on this is on another level

  • @dsq141
    @dsq1414 жыл бұрын

    I think this just speaks to Seiko's ability to be the everyman's watch. Rather than adopting the tactics of Rolex and the big 3 by driving prices sky-high through underhanded restrictions on supply, they've make watches that are aesthetically pleasing at all price brackets. This lets watch-lovers at all price brackets to enjoy their products despite how deep or shallow their pockets are. Their products, even at the lower end are also well built and reliable (my baby turtle keeps time as good as my submariner or speedmaster). Then they also offer innovative design and amazing finishing, if you're able to afford that premium (without the ridiculous wait queues or buy quotas before you're added to a wait list).

  • @LuisOrtizMBA
    @LuisOrtizMBA4 жыл бұрын

    The LX would have been a serious flagship killer in the $3.5k to $4k range. It has a lot of tough competition in the $6k range, even within Grand Seiko.

  • @WristWatcher

    @WristWatcher

    2 ай бұрын

    What grand seiko spring drive diver do you speak of that's it's competition?

  • @Jazziat
    @Jazziat2 жыл бұрын

    Because of this review, I got i complete love with King Turtle, and went to buy it immediately, and now after 6 months, I completely not regretting this decision, what a wonderful watch to wear and solid construction and eye catchy ... thank you Teddy.

  • @istvantoth7431

    @istvantoth7431

    2 жыл бұрын

    What's the accuracy you getting??

  • @Jazziat

    @Jazziat

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@istvantoth7431 that's an important question, I never professionally measured it, if you know how I can do it, would you please teach me. However with the standard test, it has -/+ 5 seconds a day, but again this is not accurate.

  • @virtualpilgrim8645

    @virtualpilgrim8645

    2 жыл бұрын

    So, you didn't buy that watch from Teddy and you want to rub it in and tell him all about your purchase. Do you think he's doing these videos strictly for altruistic reasons?

  • @Jazziat

    @Jazziat

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@virtualpilgrim8645 I didn't buy it from Teddy because I live in a completely different area, and I can easily buy it here from the shop next home ... not sure what is actually irritating you here 🙄

  • @davidevans5571

    @davidevans5571

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are apps available for your phone that are said to be very good for checking the timing of your watch. I have a timegrapher, so I've never tried the apps, but everything I have heard is that the apps work just as well (I have had my Timegrapher since before I ever heard talk of app availability).

  • @nicksundby
    @nicksundby4 жыл бұрын

    Nothing matches the spring drive for accuracy. except any $50 quartz watch

  • @calcramer

    @calcramer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nick S haha classic👌

  • @levedia

    @levedia

    4 жыл бұрын

    even then I think springdrive is more accurate than quartz. Not high precision quartz movements but regular quartz.

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    Not to mention thickness. But then again, isn't the watch game about building a better mousetrap in the most unecessary fashion?

  • @martinportelance5843

    @martinportelance5843

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@levedia my F91W is +-0 seconds per day, so a 17$ watch actually is more precise than a 6'000$ spring drive!

  • @zzzzxxxx341

    @zzzzxxxx341

    3 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME!!!

  • @opicnojam
    @opicnojam4 жыл бұрын

    I always thought a spring drive was exclusive to a grand seiko. As a watch noob, this is refreshing. Awesome content!

  • @leyay7540

    @leyay7540

    4 жыл бұрын

    It wasn't since its debut.

  • @David09420

    @David09420

    4 жыл бұрын

    There're different grades of Spring Drive, the top is mostly exclusive to GS.

  • @OnPointFirearms

    @OnPointFirearms

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought that as well. In this case, I think if this watch sported the GS logo, it would justify $6k. Id rather have this watch than a Rolex Submariner. Grand Seiko is a superior product.

  • @todanrg3

    @todanrg3

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not so refreshing because the price is still Grand Seiko level.

  • @realtalk6195

    @realtalk6195

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@OnPointFirearms The Grand Seiko isn't a sports-watch line, this is a sports watch. Slapping the GS logo on it makes no sense as it's not even intended to be the same product category.

  • @ClubmanGT1971
    @ClubmanGT19713 жыл бұрын

    I own a green dial King Turtle. Magnificent timepiece for the price. I’ve tried on a Springdrive LX as well. Astounding quality. Worth every cent.

  • @morgandecker1060
    @morgandecker10604 жыл бұрын

    I love the spring drive, but I think if I’m spending $6000 it’s going to be a GS Snowflake 😍 *Not that the LX isn’t an amazing watch in it’s own right.

  • @jaideepsingh2405

    @jaideepsingh2405

    4 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more.

  • @CaptShane-sy7lr

    @CaptShane-sy7lr

    4 жыл бұрын

    I use to think the snowflake was the spring drive for me but lately I’ve fallen hard for the Godzilla.

  • @arjdroid

    @arjdroid

    4 жыл бұрын

    If I'm spending Grand Seiko money, I want the Grand Seiko logo

  • @UsernameInvalidTHIS

    @UsernameInvalidTHIS

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same, dude. I strangely disagree with Arjun though: I'd prefer a nice classic "S E I K O" on the dial, none of this "Grand" carry on.

  • @UsernameInvalidTHIS

    @UsernameInvalidTHIS

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@arjdroid Probably most guys would prefer it. I actually wish they would stick with a good old "Seiko" on all their watches. Make watches from $50 right up into the stratosphere and just own it, you know? Edit: I mean, we don't see Casio with a chip on each shoulder putting "Grand Casio" on all their expensive G-Shocks. I do understand the history of Grand/King Seiko, but just... ehh.

  • @andrewffay
    @andrewffay4 жыл бұрын

    I have been a Seiko fan for a long time. I fell in love with the LX series, and got the limited edition snr041 last year, which has the brown face and bezel. I love the idea of a "sleeper" watch. Most people don't know. But when someone does, it's a mutual appreciation of the craft. Much different than a Rolex or Omega- people know them for the brand, but many don't appreciate them for the engineering that they deserve. Plus knowing this can't be cloned and sold for $80 in the Hong Kong markets is nice too!

  • @entroheat

    @entroheat

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you 💯 percent right on the money i also got the snr049 and snr025 nothing beats lx line just beauty and it is same as Grand Seiko and on level of fifty fathom which I own which says alot about high end seikos

  • @HandlewithcareVibes

    @HandlewithcareVibes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why can't it be cloned? For the spring movement I suppose? (new to the watch world)

  • @andrewffay

    @andrewffay

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HandlewithcareVibes spring drive movement is very unique with the smooth sweep - no other movement is like this.

  • @hyndland65
    @hyndland653 жыл бұрын

    When it comes to anything about watches you're the go to man Teddy. As always a well explained video and is thought provoking.

  • @bobmclennan1727
    @bobmclennan17274 жыл бұрын

    As beautiful as that LX is, this video really demonstrates the terrific finishing on Seiko's mid-range models. The case and face of the Turtle only suffer when they have to share screen time with a model that's literally an order of magnitude more expensive.

  • @franqueee
    @franqueee3 жыл бұрын

    That spring drive sweep man..makes any other mechanical watches look like a quartz

  • @MilanNikolic96
    @MilanNikolic964 жыл бұрын

    One day, one day I will get a Seiko/GS Spring Drive

  • @25-8

    @25-8

    3 жыл бұрын

    When a rich woman buys it for me

  • @detroittrickster3327

    @detroittrickster3327

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@25-8 lol smart

  • @25-8

    @25-8

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@detroittrickster3327 still waiting lol

  • @detroittrickster3327

    @detroittrickster3327

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@25-8 lol

  • @scottlauren3145

    @scottlauren3145

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ES-qe1nh 6 grand for a watch is not cheap...

  • @jacklaporte472
    @jacklaporte4724 жыл бұрын

    Great video Teddy! Just wanted to say that I really appreciate the work you obviously put into these videos.

  • @oscarortegamusic
    @oscarortegamusic2 жыл бұрын

    Teddy, I appreciate the explanation on the differences. My watch knowledge is quite small because I'm now learning more about them. However, I've been a musician for over 30 years and have had similar experiences when comparing the differences on a $600 guitar vs a $6000. The manufacturing, attention to detail, type of material used, place of fabrication and perhaps even additional R&D comes into play with instruments. It's interesting to see that both industries have similar traits. Cheers!

  • @lolyermad
    @lolyermad4 жыл бұрын

    literally some of the best wrist shots i've ever seen. great job on production.

  • @White_Collar_Prepper
    @White_Collar_Prepper4 жыл бұрын

    That Spring Drive movement though - gorgeous!

  • @panoschimarios4639
    @panoschimarios46393 жыл бұрын

    Thorough and easy to understand as always. I came to love the brand from the moment I bought my Turtle. It is a major rebirth of the brand and I am sure they’ll find their way back to the top class manufacturers (in perception because in essence they have already got there).

  • @aaronlbuchanan9861
    @aaronlbuchanan98613 жыл бұрын

    Great video Teddy, 6k is rough but i'd love to just sit and watch that smooth second hand go around. Spring drive is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

  • @IBoughtAWatch
    @IBoughtAWatch4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, looking forward for the spring drive video when it comes out!

  • @Polter6eist
    @Polter6eist Жыл бұрын

    Getting my first Seiko - a King Turtle, special edition, Save the Ocean - Manta Ray blue dial and I have to be honest, it is so gorgeous looking that I no longer want to wear anything else. I would buy a spring drive just because of the tremendous amount of effort they put in the creation of this movement, it feels like the pinnacle of technology to have such precision and smooth movement. Imagine a post apocalyptic world like Mad Max and someone finds a watch like this and be thinking it must be alien technology

  • @juangarza7193

    @juangarza7193

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent choice I just got my save the ocean manta 🐬🐬king samurai blu silicon watch straps are recommended in change out the stainless steel link bracelet date only no day shown i paid 480$$$ new my first real automatic Seiko I own a tag Huer chronograph formula 1 n seabourne venture orange automatic black matte strap n seiko solar prospex n one islander watch automatic amazing watches that company sells 👍👍👍👍

  • @topgunm
    @topgunm4 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the Spring drive video! For me the movement was the most important part. I love this technology! I looked around for SD watches I liked, and tomorrow I'm getting my first high end watch, the Grand Seiko SBGA299. Can't wait!

  • @adrianlim116
    @adrianlim1163 жыл бұрын

    I love these kind of videos. Keep it up Teddy!!!

  • @TheMr1RAD
    @TheMr1RAD4 жыл бұрын

    Good to see the turtle getting some love 👍🏻 Picked up an SRPA21 PADI 6 months ago and it has been swiftly pressed into daily use. Punches well above it’s weight for the price and can’t go wrong. Long live the turtle 😎

  • @JoshTrombone
    @JoshTrombone4 жыл бұрын

    Just picked up my first Seiko! An SKX007. Excited to spend some time with it!

  • @shekarpaul102

    @shekarpaul102

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's cool. I bought the skx013 a a year or so ago. I love the thing.

  • @alistairhenry709

    @alistairhenry709

    4 жыл бұрын

    me too! Loving it, just arrived on Tuesday. Own a Panarai, and I have to say, almost forgot about it already!

  • @detroittrickster3327

    @detroittrickster3327

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Brian Bolin agreed 6k is insane

  • @detroittrickster3327

    @detroittrickster3327

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arnoldb4526 explain besides the gold-digger .and collections

  • @jblackjack

    @jblackjack

    3 жыл бұрын

    SKX is Old and obsolete and now overpriced ...no hacking or winding that’s why I sent it back and got a SRP773 Turtle .

  • @3rdstone1
    @3rdstone14 жыл бұрын

    I just read your 40 Best Seiko Watches Blog. Great read, keep up the good work.

  • @ragnaroker85
    @ragnaroker854 жыл бұрын

    Great video, was excited to see this after seeing you tease that lume shot awhile back

  • @FUTUREGHOST94
    @FUTUREGHOST944 жыл бұрын

    This was a great video. Cant wait for the movement video you mentioned.

  • @darryldadia
    @darryldadia3 жыл бұрын

    I think it's also worth mentioning that the SNR029 won the Best Diver's Watch Prize in GPHG 2019 beating the rest of the Swiss-dominated nominees such as Ulysse Nardin, Longines and De Bethune. This piece will hit a spot with Seiko fans who are into the high-end/luxe category. That's the beauty of Seiko, they have practically every line at every price point covered for any watch enthusiast.

  • @petec7044
    @petec70443 жыл бұрын

    Teddy they are both great pieces. The problem is most people would not know the difference and that's where the collector vs the person who just needs to tell the time comes in. Great review as always!!!

  • @watchreviews4k
    @watchreviews4k4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting comparison. Keep up the good work. Regards.

  • @Dbrockjohnson
    @Dbrockjohnson4 жыл бұрын

    Dude I been waiting on this video from the best Teddie! Your a genius bro! Please do another Kevin O’Leary vlog! By the way I have all three king turtle seiko and I could NOT be happier for the price! Love seiko man

  • @ishtiX
    @ishtiX4 жыл бұрын

    Hey man nice work on the comparison. Very informative and useful indeed. However, I really would love to see a comparison video as to how this Seiko LX stands out against Rolex Submariner and Omega Seamaster.

  • @mostlysunny4u
    @mostlysunny4u4 жыл бұрын

    Love the way you present the content. So simple but elegant and functional. Just like our loved Watch 👍🏻

  • @carleckelman3696
    @carleckelman36963 жыл бұрын

    I have too many expensive watches. This watch is my favorite I never thought I would like it but I Alex wanted a rugged springdrive, this is it! Good video

  • @Justinhindsight
    @Justinhindsight4 жыл бұрын

    That’s one of the smoothest sweeping second hands I’ve ever seen on the LX! Impressive

  • @kitk7248

    @kitk7248

    4 жыл бұрын

    I spent the whole video watching the lx second hand sweep.

  • @codykonior
    @codykonior3 жыл бұрын

    It was interesting to hear how the spring drive works, how cool. I’d be interested how its expense/value compares to a moonwatch, being in the similar kind of price range.

  • @onlydivewatches4953
    @onlydivewatches49534 жыл бұрын

    magnificent video, those macros are amazing, without a doubt you know what you do. Very good work.

  • @BirdArvid
    @BirdArvid3 жыл бұрын

    Great video and yes; I went and read the blog-post as well. Thank you!

  • @romulus1300
    @romulus13004 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. I’m not a Seiko guy, but I love that LX!!

  • @felipaollutuve
    @felipaollutuve4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Teddy! I think I can see the difference when looking at the watches. Now, I am not sure I could tell the "ten times" difference though, I am just an "aficionado." I wonder why Seiko didn't include the LX as a Grand Seiko, it seems that it has the quality to do so. Anyways, just some thoughts. Thanks again and have a nice day!

  • @gimjyu
    @gimjyu4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing macro shots 👍 Thanks for another awesome video! In my opinion, the marinemaster 300 is the way to go, I bought my sbdx001 for less than 1.5k a couple years ago. Will save a spring drive for the future!

  • @smittysmitty481
    @smittysmitty4814 жыл бұрын

    Great video & content as always Teddy.

  • @johnsonkam1506
    @johnsonkam15064 жыл бұрын

    Think you could do a video on your top 5 grail watches? I think that would be really interesting and new!

  • @vaderprime923
    @vaderprime9234 жыл бұрын

    Hey Teddy I’m looking for my next “everyday” watch and am really digging the idea of a GMT or world time since I do so much work on systems that keep time with GMT instead of EST. I’d love to see a comprehensive roundup of your favorites at different prices and styles either as a video or as a blog post.

  • @jerwinafable5840
    @jerwinafable58402 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison, very educational. Hope you do more of this comparo.

  • @n5assassin
    @n5assassin4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love the comparison.

  • @Garth2011
    @Garth2011 Жыл бұрын

    That Seiko LX spring drive is a fine watch, no question on that. I do enjoy the sweep second hand movement vs. the tick tick. All that model needs is the day/date display and a lower price by about half or more and it might be a great seller. Love the bracelet band too. However, the solar and kinetic calibers are my favorite due to the long power reserves. I'm not a fan of automatics ever since they came out with the kinetic and solar models.

  • @1SaG
    @1SaG4 жыл бұрын

    That super-smooth sweep of the seconds hand is mesmerizing. Don't know if I would pay $6000 for the piece, but I know if I did, I'd be staring at the dial all day long. :)

  • @Carloshernandez-kk7dp
    @Carloshernandez-kk7dp4 жыл бұрын

    Your content is terrific, thank you !!!

  • @Sr.D
    @Sr.D3 жыл бұрын

    Impressive,Seiko as always, pushing the industry, I think that right now Spring Drive and High Accuracy Quartz movements are the two technologies more interesting in the watch world.

  • @ganeshraj769
    @ganeshraj7694 жыл бұрын

    And once again I come here, reading his name as Teddy Bulbasaur

  • @speedzero7478
    @speedzero74784 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Japanese-made Turtle for my dad back when they were first released several months ago. The watch punches well above its weight. I've owned Tudors, Omega, Zenith, and was surprised at how impressive the new generation turtle was for what it costs. If you're on the fence and thats your normal budget range there, just do it.

  • @David09420

    @David09420

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's more the fact that the aforementioned brands are overpriced. The amount of markup is insane, in some cases it's 15x. You don't see that kind of markup in any other industry and it's done in the name of heritage and status. It's why you'll find micro brands, boutique brands and the lesser known, undercutting the big names significantly. This includes Seiko, although their prices are a bit steep considering the movements inside. The 4R isn't great and they're charging more than their old 6R models. Their reasoning is that they're trying to be more upmarket. We'll see how that turns out for them.

  • @lowersaxon

    @lowersaxon

    4 жыл бұрын

    No. Misaligned and poor accuracy.

  • @joevitaljic1480

    @joevitaljic1480

    2 жыл бұрын

    Several months ago what! Iv owned one for over five years.

  • @wendyandgeoffpattison2610

    @wendyandgeoffpattison2610

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lowersaxon if a seiko isn't misaligned it's a fake!

  • @theguardian3431
    @theguardian34314 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I think it would greatly improve thelook of Seiko Prospex watches to migrate the Prospex logo to the upper hemisphere of the dial, right below the Seiko logo. It would make it more symetrical. This was actually done for the Seiko PADI Turtle.

  • @graytime5828
    @graytime58283 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always sir!!

  • @jonathanhernandez718
    @jonathanhernandez7184 жыл бұрын

    Watching this video while wearing my Seiko King Turtle was awesome 😂. That being said... I think that once a watch hits .. idk.. $2000? Just make it a Grand Seiko... It would probably help them out. Lol

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    4 жыл бұрын

    One thing that has surprised me is how much lack of communication there is between the two brands. They actually don’t operate together. I think we have just seen a bit of clashing with grand seiko jumping into new markets and being cost competitive and seiko simultaneously trying to offer more higher end pieces within the prospex and presage collections.

  • @nafiulshelim6194

    @nafiulshelim6194

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TeddyBaldassarre this is so typical of Japanese companies like orient and seiko, very little communication and direction from the branches

  • @tywinn5786

    @tywinn5786

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Just put the “GS” on the dial and call it a day.

  • @DadCore666

    @DadCore666

    4 жыл бұрын

    I own both the SBGA229 and SNR029. This statement is not accurate. Sure, both retail for 6 grand, but both are very different beasts. Only have the price and dive watch style in common. The SBGA229 is a very beautiful watch. The handset is huge, heavy, and fun to look at. The indices that are applied, machined, have the best applied lume plots on any Seiko WITH a thin white border surrounding look like little pearls. The finishing is museum quality. The SNR029 is Seiko's flagship diver. It is overbuilt, robust, and has a better bracelet AND better end link mounting than the GS. The movement is the same, though less decorated. It is the MM300 on steroids. It has the absolute best bezel on any Seiko I have ever handled, and I've owned just about every Seiko diver at some point in my life. Has same zaratsu finishing as GS, though in less amounts. The GS is a very elegant diver, however it will not look as nice over time as the SNR will. I believe this is because the dial is so gorgeous, but the wear over years will not match the dial over time. The bezel finishing is very fragile. IMO the SNR price comes from the over-engineered robustness of the case and bracelet and the upgraded titanium. The SNR would look out of place with a GS on the dial and a lion on the caseback. Two very different beasts. Sorry for the rant!

  • @varanid9

    @varanid9

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DadCore666 Glad to hear from someone who actually owns both pieces, unlike a lot of the other commenters here talking out of their ass. Only thing I can add is, and, I'm not implying its bad in any way, I just personally find the GS diver very bland in design.

  • @danishmultichannel
    @danishmultichannel3 жыл бұрын

    I really want a spring drive watch one day. Delivers so much to conversate about with other watch enthusiasts.

  • @cameronkrause4712

    @cameronkrause4712

    2 жыл бұрын

    How old are you?

  • @viceroygunrey4037
    @viceroygunrey40374 жыл бұрын

    Would love more videos on the tuna varieties, maybe even a history video! I just ordered an STBR009, of the plastic-shroud, diver's 200m, solar tuna variety. Came out late 2018/early 2019 in limited numbers and, as it was marketed a women's watch, there's quite a lot of new stock left. Sized at 43" lug to lug so it'll fit even my 6" wrist! lol

  • @rodsalvador3608
    @rodsalvador36084 жыл бұрын

    LX is Too Thicc. I won't be diving anytime soon, so I'd gladly trade less water resistance for the "Grand" on the SBGA229.

  • @aldojacobi6007

    @aldojacobi6007

    4 жыл бұрын

    It needs to be thick - it's a saturation dive watch.... 🐸

  • @miltongee81

    @miltongee81

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have the lx batman. It’s not as thick as this one :) but they are booth beautiful

  • @14981fc

    @14981fc

    3 жыл бұрын

    do you know any real 200m diver uses an automatic watch instead of a diving computer like Suunto? let alone a $6k one, these are purely only for desk diving regardless of the depth rating lol.

  • @vrudy6
    @vrudy63 жыл бұрын

    The LX series has amazing specs, but it’s just so big. If Seiko decides to have a version in 40 or 42 with the new slimmer spring drive movement, thus giving it 13-14 mm, it could arguably be the number one seller in the LX line.

  • @johnmcdonagh1607
    @johnmcdonagh16074 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison, thanks Teddy 👍.

  • @Trevorsacrey1980
    @Trevorsacrey1980 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Teddy, your my go to for a genuine unbiased review and opinion, love the content, have you done a video on the king samurai? Just purchased one, would love to hear your take on it, thanks.

  • @ChrisBeckman
    @ChrisBeckman4 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison Teddy... I’d like to see a ‘LE’ version with a 6R15 or even a 4R36 movement which should allow 1.5-2mm less in the case height . I really wish Seiko would reserve their Spring Drive technology for their Grand Seiko line of mechanical timepieces.... but that’s simply my opinion... I’m sure they have their reasoning. @nashvillewatch ⌚️

  • @lndyrd
    @lndyrd3 жыл бұрын

    while he was listing all the specs, i was busy watching that creamy smooth second hand 2:10

  • @scottlalonde2878
    @scottlalonde28784 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, Teddy, thank you.

  • @paulbrady701
    @paulbrady7013 жыл бұрын

    Hi Teddy just a little comment on the lighting on the review,I think that it’s as close to perfectas you can get outside os a Hollywood or television studio.Absolutely beautiful and looks professional.👍🏻

  • @eakick
    @eakick4 жыл бұрын

    Why isn't the LX a Grand Seiko? Just because of design aesthetic? Cause the price tag certainly fits the bill...

  • @todanrg3

    @todanrg3

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because it's a different company/branch makes it, not Grand Seiko

  • @paredair
    @paredair4 жыл бұрын

    Speaking as a regular diver (with an older turtle model) - that Grand Seiko crown looks ripe for becoming unscrewed in action

  • @stevepodraza6363
    @stevepodraza63634 жыл бұрын

    Teddy you rock! Great vid!!

  • @humblebragging7267
    @humblebragging72674 жыл бұрын

    wow, it’s a nice thing that you shrink the screen size at the end of the video, Teddy.. so the other video boxes dont’t cover your full screen.. nice trick!

  • @shiranduarte
    @shiranduarte4 жыл бұрын

    Having 6,000 usd for a dive watch, this Seiko would always be on my top three.

  • @AtheistOrphan
    @AtheistOrphan4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a diver’s watch, I had to drown him to get it.

  • @Captain_Laser

    @Captain_Laser

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hold up 😂

  • @nunyabizness199

    @nunyabizness199

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @MyMarsham

    @MyMarsham

    3 жыл бұрын

    Last month I went on a surfing safari. It was great, I shot six of them.

  • @detroittrickster3327

    @detroittrickster3327

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol better that than to pay 6k for it

  • @greekwatchcollector722

    @greekwatchcollector722

    3 жыл бұрын

    "They had us in the first half not gonna lie"

  • @AJMacDonaldJr
    @AJMacDonaldJr4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Teddy! 😃 Great video!

  • @cybergod77
    @cybergod773 жыл бұрын

    fantastic review and comparison

  • @huntera123
    @huntera1234 жыл бұрын

    Both are oversized and the LX is crazy expensive, despite the titanium.

  • @navratilj
    @navratilj4 жыл бұрын

    I like the $600 watch more to be honest ...

  • @hushanecampbell9251

    @hushanecampbell9251

    4 жыл бұрын

    Still can't beat the spring drive movement.

  • @varanid9

    @varanid9

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@hushanecampbell9251 Well, to be honest, a $5000 Omega, Rolex or Breitling can't beat a $150 Citizen quartz movement. So what?

  • @varanid9

    @varanid9

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, love the turtle cushion case and that waffle dial. I also prefer my MM300 over the LX, but, I'm into retro divers and it's the 6105 homage aspect that really appeals to me.

  • @dtm4trix

    @dtm4trix

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@hushanecampbell9251 is it worth 6k? Not imho.

  • @robinmarples5198

    @robinmarples5198

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@silverghost4206 the thing is not about telling time but how it does it and the story and making behind. That's why you have a proper amg mercedes unstated of a diesel A class with a Renault motor. Both will take you in one piece to your destination but not in the same way.

  • @jimf3932
    @jimf39323 жыл бұрын

    I really like- and appreciate- the cyclops on the King Turtle. I really prefer a day/date function and hope to soon replace my orange Monster with this King Turtle. Great video!

  • @jackavle
    @jackavle4 жыл бұрын

    Seiko vs Seiko is awesome. Such a wide ranging brand that targets anyone who loves watches regardless of the depths of their pockets. More such comparison would be nice!

  • @paultran656

    @paultran656

    2 жыл бұрын

    Seiko is a reliable watch, is the watch I wear most since I was teenager until I was married.

  • @RezaREX
    @RezaREX2 жыл бұрын

    LX for me... I prefer the look and it's fun having a watch that is just for those who know.

  • @TheRollerballer
    @TheRollerballer4 жыл бұрын

    The question is: All those details, finishes and sophistication in the movement are worth 10 times more? Both watches are great pieces and there is no match for the spring drive.

  • @ryanrobicheaux3896
    @ryanrobicheaux38964 жыл бұрын

    Sweep on that spring drive is super smooth

  • @kellypaws
    @kellypaws4 жыл бұрын

    Nice coverage of my favourite brand. The spring drive is mesmerising.

  • @SilencedMi5
    @SilencedMi53 жыл бұрын

    Speaking as a Seiko fan - Seiko just can't get away from their chapter ring alignment issues. In my experience Citizen is always perfect in this area at literally all price points from $50 to $5000, but for some reason internet watch nerds just can't get over Seiko as some demagogue "purist" brand. Odd stuff, but what do we expect from the hive mind? To add to the conversation Teddy brings up at the end of the video - No, I absolutely do not think Seiko deserve to move up-market. Frankly any chapter ring alignment and other baffling quality issues for years prior to the up-market movement were not even acceptable at their lower price point. Great watches and tons of potential let down by subpar manufacturing processes and embarrassingly low QC standards.

  • @technosworld2
    @technosworld24 жыл бұрын

    you had the picture of the Ferrari Enzo in middle school? Thanks for making me feel old! great video

  • @Dbrockjohnson
    @Dbrockjohnson4 жыл бұрын

    Dude can’t wait to see your vlog

  • @timmanion7459
    @timmanion74593 жыл бұрын

    I've primarily collected Swiss , German , and French watches on the high end side . I've always owned my SKX 007J1 , but never thought I'd spend a comparable amount lon a seiko . Then I got the opportunity to buy a Seiko SLA039 for $5200 and grabbed it up . I absolutely love this watch . And as far a spring drive goes , I appreciate the ingenuity and engineering that went into its development, but it fails to move me like my mechanical hi-beat . Something about a pure mechanical movement just touches me in a way that no other can . But yes , when it comes to spending that amount of money on a Seiko, I did , and I can't see myself ever selling that watch . Just my 2 cents.

  • @helios9663

    @helios9663

    Жыл бұрын

    Which mechanical hi-beats are you referring to which trump even the spring drive in your opinion?

  • @timmanion7459

    @timmanion7459

    Жыл бұрын

    @@helios9663 I'm not saying that they "Trump " a spring drive. Just that they don't move me in the same way . Something about a purely mechanical movement and the ingenuity, precision, and craftsmanship that had to go into them at inception just fascinates me personally. I'm in no way denigrating the spring drive. BTW , not owning many micro-brands , I do have one of yours , and enjoy it very much . It's in my regular rotation. Beautiful job !!!

  • @helios9663

    @helios9663

    Жыл бұрын

    @@timmanion7459 I just wanted to know which other watches you own / admire 😅.

  • @timmanion7459

    @timmanion7459

    Жыл бұрын

    @@helios9663 In my collection I have Rolex, Blancpain , Glashutte Original, Tudor , Grand Seiko , and more . I started this journey in 1968 when I was issued a Tudor Submariner while in the service . I ended up buying a Rolex 5513 in the main PX in Da Nang Vietnam, as everyone in my team seamed to have one . That got me started with watches , and I've been hooked ever since . I hope that answered your question.

  • @helios9663

    @helios9663

    Жыл бұрын

    @@timmanion7459 Thank you Sir! You have excellent watches. I have just started my watch journey with a Seiko 5.

  • @jaydeetech9731
    @jaydeetech97313 жыл бұрын

    Me; i just bought a 6.000 dollar watch My friends: which one? Me: a seiko. My friends; WTFFF

  • @shane7660

    @shane7660

    3 жыл бұрын

    don't buy watches to impress your friends....buy them because you enjoy them.

  • @GhostRider-xo2hy

    @GhostRider-xo2hy

    3 жыл бұрын

    But also your friends are right :)

  • @williamstalvey6920

    @williamstalvey6920

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dumb

  • @sleepingsumo17
    @sleepingsumo174 жыл бұрын

    Great video Teddy

  • @nikitaandriyashin7343
    @nikitaandriyashin73433 жыл бұрын

    Teddy, you heard this so many times, but oh man, your production is top notch. Discovering your videos compared to shaky off-focus home-made reviews is a revelation to me (no offence to those video makers, but visual side of things does matter a lot to me). Do you have any plans to review Serica watches? 4512 model seems to offer a great value, and paired with sublime looks (California dial is my favorite) is a top contender for a perfect military/field-inspired watch for many. Thanks again for your great work!

  • @henrywest7217
    @henrywest72174 жыл бұрын

    That LX looks like a bargain @6G's!

  • @rmartin6914
    @rmartin69144 жыл бұрын

    Me: I have $2, take or leave it

  • @ShanePleasance

    @ShanePleasance

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sundial.

  • @BernardManansala

    @BernardManansala

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would buy an LX in a heart beat.

  • @jstrat121

    @jstrat121

    4 жыл бұрын

    “ I have $2 ......and a Casio!”-John Candy

  • @detroittrickster3327

    @detroittrickster3327

    3 жыл бұрын

    smart man and gives better time too like 20 sec a year at most

  • @pomegranatepip2482

    @pomegranatepip2482

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@detroittrickster3327 it’s not just about the time.

  • @josejavierhandal1362
    @josejavierhandal13624 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video !

  • @Mighty248
    @Mighty2482 жыл бұрын

    Hey Teddy great review of the King Turtle. It's my 50th birthday today and you just solidify my decision to buy the Turtle.

  • @floridaman727
    @floridaman7273 жыл бұрын

    That 6k watch may be the most “sleeper” watch of all time

  • @ProfessorPesca

    @ProfessorPesca

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be the test of all the people who buy GS ‘to impress themselves’. Would you buy the same watch for the same price if it only had the normal Seiko logo?

  • @Kip78956

    @Kip78956

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ProfessorPesca 100% I would. I have a GS sbgr271 myself with the newer dial. But I love the charm of the older seiko dials on the GS pieces. It was truly an underground brand

  • @oskie501
    @oskie5014 жыл бұрын

    A lot more watches I’d rather spend $6,000 on.

  • @JesusGarcia-nz5bk

    @JesusGarcia-nz5bk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Like?

  • @mikec3454

    @mikec3454

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JesusGarcia-nz5bk Way too many to mention ...

  • @shino8854

    @shino8854

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let me guess, they all start with the letter R.

  • @mikec3454

    @mikec3454

    4 жыл бұрын

    shino88 uh oh, we’ve really upset the Seiko fan boys now. As an owner of Seiko watches, I appreciate the brand. At $6k, you have a plethora of options new and used. Seiko build nice watches, this $6k LX is a miss. I’d pick up an Omega SMP300 before this LX any day, the dimensions on the LX are horrendous. If you want to wear an uncomfortable watch, be my guest. And yes, I would take many Rolex watches before it too because I know I’ll get my money back out of it when I sell.

  • @insane_troll

    @insane_troll

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@shino8854 Railmaster?

  • @chrisnyc3641
    @chrisnyc36414 жыл бұрын

    Great video. 👍🏻 In a similar vein, I'd love to see you do this kind of comparison with GO Panomaticlunar vs Lange 1.

  • @M3LTUP
    @M3LTUP3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks. The Spring Drive is a modern marvel.

  • @isaiahmccullough9861
    @isaiahmccullough98614 жыл бұрын

    My turtle melts into my wrist and I wear it everyday. I can’t believe it is a 45mm.

  • @diamonbacks47

    @diamonbacks47

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here.....

  • @bingoberra18
    @bingoberra184 жыл бұрын

    At 6 grand there are a lot of watches I would look at instead of a "plain" Seiko. The turtle models are where you get great bang for the buck, which sums up what I think a Seiko should be about.

  • @DadCore666

    @DadCore666

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why is that what Seiko should be about? Because you are used to seeing their lower-end affordable lines at the mall? Its not like they aren't a pioneering, field-leading company that makes the most accurate non-radio syncing watches and have beaten the Swiss at the COSC game many years over.

  • @bingoberra18

    @bingoberra18

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Ginja Ninjaaa Well to be fair I would not put this up against purely mechanical watches in a comparison of accuracy as it is "cheating" using quartz. I really do like the movement though.

  • @bingoberra18

    @bingoberra18

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DadCore666 Well both Seiko and Grand Seiko has offered great finish and movements for relatively low prices compared to their competitors. Now that they are trying to go upmarket I see it as they arent providing a better experience than before but just making them more expensive. 6 grand is GS money in my mind.

  • @oughtenn

    @oughtenn

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bingoberra18 I wouldn't call it cheating though. More innovating than anything else. Seiko had the guts to reinvent the wrist watch with Quartz in the '80s, moreso merging the mechanical movement with quartz coming up with what we call the Spring Drive today. $6000 dollars gets you the best divers watch available on the market today in terms of time keeping and overall finish.

  • @DadCore666

    @DadCore666

    4 жыл бұрын

    bingoberra18 I’m sorry but if you haven’t handled both, you cannot form this opinion. I commented elsewhere on this video explaining the differences between the two.

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