55 years ago, in junior high school, I had a black-dialed Seiko 5 which was similar to the one in the video but without the rotating bezel. It was purchased in Vietnam by my father during the Vietnam War.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Woah amazing story! I think I might have that model, check out my previous video where I compare it to a watch from 1969 without the rotating bezel

@paulvon2378

6 ай бұрын

how is lume? I am assuming it's great being a Seiko

Best overview of this watch I’ve seen. It’s my 1st ever automatic watch.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And congrats on your first automatic! Really cool watch to start a collection with

@AXJ23

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah dude!

I've never come across your channel before, but truly excellent. Well done, brother.

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Just picked this beauty up at a small dealer. They received one from their supplier. Took a few dollars off MSRP so I grabbed it. Wears very nicely. I’m a sucker for the late 1960s to mid 1970s vibe and this watch checks those boxes, like it was sent here from the past. I put it next to a 35MM SLR I still have from 1975 and the similarity in build, the stainless steel on the black is so true to the period. I have not held a Seiko recently that has given me this level of satisfaction, probably since I picked up the Alpinist with the green sunburst. The watches have back stories and some historical significance. Glad I was able to add it to my collection.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Niice! Congrats on your purchase! I love the alpinist too but I'm not sold on the compass because I will NEVER be using it lol, maybe I'll get a baby alpinist later on (the no compass version)

Never ever heard of a head hair test before. You earned the 👍

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

I go the extra mile for my viewers 😆

I'm glad you decided to keep yours. I doubt you'll regret it. I'll definitely wear mine most of the time. So you might bump into me somewhere in Montreal. 😎 And thank you for your videos! Edit: BTW, I did size the bracelet and it doesn't look as bad as I originally thought it would look once the watch sits on the wrist. It's actually quite nice.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Nice! You from MTL too? Ya we'll maybe bump into each other as I'm always buying and selling watches on FB marketplace and Kijiji haha Yeah the bracelet ain't too bad, only thing is that it's not as articulating as I've pointed out but fits my wrist fine 👍

I've got mine from Shanghai Seiko during my business trip & to my surprise, it comes with unique dual language Mandarin/English day wheel.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Niice I wish I could get one of those Chinese character ones too because I can read Chinese as well looks so cool!

Excellent review. Mine is arriving next week. Will definitely look at a leather strap for it 😊

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 Congrats on your purchase! A lot of commenters say a mesh strap fits this watch well too I already ordered mine and will be making an updated video :)

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

More strap options here! : kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

Thanks for the very thorough overview and putting it on different straps. I was pretty set on picking one up, but wanted it on a gray striped nato and after seeing how it cooperates (or doesn't) with a nato, it gives me pause.

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Yeah putting on a NATO is definitely more of a hassle on this one, but I'll have another video showing different bracelets and straps coming up soon!

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

Finally made a video of different strap options here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

an incredible watch, as a vintage watch restorer i (like you) knew this wouldn't last long and immediately pre-ordered one from an authorized dealer. while you are correct about my favorite strap, the silicone/plastic/rubber tropical quick release...it is a bit hard to push in so it hits the lug hole, i can guarantee you can do it if you place one side in, and then push the other side down to where it should sit...and then push it back towards the watch (squeezing the rubber) so that the pin fits in. i used a loupe to look and be sure it seated before letting go, and you will need to push/squeeze the rubber hard so it compacts it and allows the pin to move over the hole...but there's no danger of hurting or scratching anything, it's just rubber that's being compressed to allow the lug pin to move further back over the hole. i started out with a yellow tropical, but then decided on switching it to a red tropical. it looks fantastic! thanks for the review!

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Ohh thanks for the tip! I got frustrated after trying for minutes haha but I'll try your trick!

@victorchavarria2005

9 ай бұрын

Would love to see it on the red tropical strap. 👍

@NorthernWatchClub

9 ай бұрын

@@victorchavarria2005 I have a video coming up with different strap options

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

​@@victorchavarria2005 Finally made a video of different strap options here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

I ordered mine as soon as I saw KZread channel MWC review it. This is exactly what I've been waiting for. An affordable copy of a 60s watch by the original manufacturer. The limited edition factor wasn't really of any interest to me. It's a fabulous thing in its own right, especially now that I have fitted a milanese strap. The original bracelet is very nice, but the mesh feels more period correct. This one's a keeper

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Now I have to get myself a Milanese strap haha

@pokie6087

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub Pity we can't post photos. It looks great although the bracelet Seiko supply with this watch is surprisingly good and unique to this model ( I think ) Fingers crossed Seiko see sense and make a long overdue Pogue. As long as its a good copy, quartz is fine

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@pokie6087 yeah considering the success of this model I wouldn't be surprised if they re release the Pogue, they still have two models to be released for their Seiko 55th anniversary so maybe the Pogue is among them? One can hope haha. Ya for the pic if you want you can send me on IG @northernwatchclub I'll feature it on my next video!

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

Got the milanese strap in the end! Check it out here :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

I purchased one of these bad boys a few weeks ago (from eBay UK). It's a stylish, solid timepiece.

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

Niice ya no longer available here in Canada unfortunately

Well done, subscribed. My SRPK17 is on the way.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Hope you enjoy it as much me :) More videos to come!

@Dadication3

Жыл бұрын

Really cool you had the vintage reference.

@Dadication3

6 ай бұрын

Ended up with the made in Japan US reference, and also got a JDM kanji version, #555!

I picked up this one at Maison Monaco in Ottawa. The salesperson told me his shop had only gotten two of the watches when it was released - and one was immediately snapped up by a buyer in Montreal who shopped online. I admit the one thing I’m not thrilled about is the recessed crown; I wound up getting a blister trying to finger-wind, and have been doing the Seiko shuffle to power it up.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yea the watch it s pain in the a$$ to wind! Congrats on your purchase! I think pretty much all of our online retailers sold out in a few days here in Montreal as well. Next I'll be trying some bracelets, strapcode makes a couple straight end link bracelets and a viewer told me mesh bracelets look good on these as well :)

Just received mine - numbered 2,023 / 15,555 and it's the JDM model. I love the style, very comfortable on the wrist and it's nice they gave it a bracelet with solid links. If only they'd added sapphire!

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your purchase! Yeah if only haha, I think they pretty much reserve sapphire for their Prospex and Presage lines now and even those don't always get sapphire :/

@Dadication3

Жыл бұрын

I really like sapphire, but do you think it might change the vintage “feel”? Mine is on the way. Cool you got JDM, I heard there were 1500 JDM so it must be a higher number.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

​@@Dadication3I just checked Seiko Japan's website it's 1300 limited to Japan, even rarer! store.seikowatches.com/en/products/sbsa223

@nachodiaz2221

11 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub is that a legit online store?

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

@@nachodiaz2221 I think it's the JDM Seiko store, the site is in Japanese so I can't tell :(

Great review. Keep it up. I have a 6.25 inch wrist which is on a flatter side. Do you think the bracelet shape would be a problem for my wrist?

@NorthernWatchClub

6 ай бұрын

I think so yeah, I only wore the watch once on the stock bracelet and swapped it out, check my video here for strap options for this watch : kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

Mine was purchased in Sydney, Australia and has the English/Kanji date wheel. Best Seiko release since the original Seiko turtle reissues.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Ohh does it say "made in Japan" on your case back and dial?

@galaga8834

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub No.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@galaga8834 ohhh very interesting, pretty cool they put different languages depending on the region. Congrats on your purchase 🎉

Great review. Thanks. I’m looking for a Seiko hopefully with same color scheme (black and silver) without the bezel and the same band. Any thoughts? Thanks.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

You can check my other video on this watch for the vintage version of this watch without the bezel and see if you like it, also Seiko has two more watches to release for their 55th anniversary so maybe one of those will be the one for you!

I got mine today and I love it! Now to adjust the bracelet…

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Congrats! I ordered more bracelets for this will be showing in a future video when they arrive :)

@Simonize41

11 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub I shall look forward to seeing them.

Nice review...regarding the crown the originall had a 6106 movement that could nor be handwound, that is the reason why it's small and recessed. Does the bracelet have pins and collars?

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! The bracelet is push pins only

9:50 i had the same issue with my tropic strap, solved the issue with installing some curved springbars!

@NorthernWatchClub

6 ай бұрын

wow didn't think about that lol

Great review. Thanks!

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

I just order mine today. To have something that is a limited edition :)

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

This is very affordable compared to other Seiko limited editions that will run you more than 1k haha congrats on your purchase!

Great unboxing and overview. I’m also in Canada and received mine, I love it. I see some US retailers are selling the Made in Japan on the dial and caseback. Hodinkee’s article shows photos with the Made in Japan on the dial. I know it’s a minor detail but I’d prefer that one over mine. Are those versions made for the Asian market? Cheers

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

I believe those are the JDM model SBSA223 it would say made in japan on the dial and also on the case back !

@asko7113

11 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub Good to know. I just put it on a tan leather strap and it looks amazing!!! Cheers

Great video! What is the dark leather strap you showed?

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

It's from Amazon a company called TStrap

I literally just ordered mine as well from eBay. Can't wait till it arrives. This is my first watch ever, does a model like this go up in value overtime?

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Congrats on your purchase! I think for the value to go up with time you have to never wear it and keep it in its original box. Which is kinda besides the point haha. Enjoy it brother!

How do you take out the links. I have ordered a spring link remover but am confused what to do.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!! You have to push the pin out on the direction of the arrow that's on the bracelet with your tool. And to put it back in you have to put the pins the back the same way it was before you pushed it out, I like to use the tool to push it back in Hope this helps! There are many tutorials on KZread !

I have One that's a lovely, and changed the blue rubber strap for it 🔵

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Nice! I'll try that as well just ordered a bunch of straps from AliX

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

Finally made a video of different strap options here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

The black leather strap looked the best to me among the replacements.

Mine gets here tomorrow!

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Nice! Congrats on your purchase :)

The bracelet reminds that of Tissot powermatic. How does it look on the wrist?

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Looks great,,!

Hello, glad too see you liked the watch and keeping it, most of the watch collector's are inclined towards selling it. This watch is my automatic watch. As you mentioned one day of use and you scratched it. I have the similar experience, one of buy, i wear it to office and I scratched the strap. I was too afraid to wear it out. What you suggest on scratching of watches

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad you got it as well! Yeah about scratches I think it's just a part of owning a watch and wearing a watch. I work a desk job and all my watches have scratches on them, I don't go out of my way to be reckless nor do I baby them either, scratches makes your watches unique to you! One of my favorite watches is my dad's old Tudor Day Date (I made a short video on watches from my parents but I'll make a longer video on that watch soon) it's full of scratches and I wouldn't have it any other way because he was wearing that watch while working super hard to put food on the table for me and my mom, and how beat up the watch is reminds me of that. In gist, if you're gonna keep a watch, don't worry about scratches!

@sohanhv2419

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub Thank you so much for taking your time and replying. I was not going to wear this watch everyday, I think I've changed my mind, thank you. May I know which is your favourite dress watch?

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@sohanhv2419 no problem I love having these convos :) I don't wear dress watches much, I much prefer sporty watches like dive watches and Casios, if I had to chose one maybe the Seiko Presage series or a Cartier, Mido also makes some pretty nice dress watches.

I wish they would’ve made one the size of the vintage one you showed also.

@NorthernWatchClub

Ай бұрын

They might! They seem to be re-releasing a lot of things these days

Nice one but as a fan of seiko, i love my sprh81 WxW 10th anniv. 1000 pieces only!!!! so gorgeous, did you review it on your channel?what do you think of it. better than your srpk17??? frederic, from PARIS FRANCE, first time on your channel, that was a cool video thx.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Woww that does look like a special piece! No I don't have access to it unfortunately. Bienvenue à mon channel! Je suis à Montréal Québec :)

I wear mine on a Strap Habit FKM tropic strap and no problems.

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

Nice! Yea the watch looks really good on tropics

What is the availability of different bracelets for this watch? Excellent video!

@NorthernWatchClub

5 ай бұрын

Thanks :) I think I put the links to all of them in the description

What a beautiful timepiece. Do you think it’s worth it to look for a Japanese version? And do you think they will be out of stock soon? I’m saving money to get myself one. And is there any online store you recommend? Thanks.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

I think if you go for the Japanese version you'll be paying a pretty penny since only 1500 were made. I'd say go for retailers that might not have an online presence, they might have it in stock, here in Canada it's pretty much sold out everywhere. Good luck!

@AugustCaptin

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub Thanks 🙏🏼

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@AugustCaptin No problem! Any questions feel free to ask !

@nomad9747

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub 15555 were made

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@nomad9747 he was asking for the JDM SBSA223, 1500 were made, it says made in japan on the dial and case back and base a kanji date wheel but I'll probably cost more than the international SRPK17 international version :/

Salut Montréal! If I subscribe to your channel, will you send me bagels? Naah, never mind. You had me with that silly little dance during your jingle. I love this watch, I need to call a local Seiko dealer in the morning..

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Salut! Thanks for subscribing haha ya my AD is trying to get one too it seems that it's sold out pretty much everywhere but I'll post it on my IG if I get another one 👍

Hi! What straps would your recommend and where can it be bought?

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

I have a video of it coming up soon!

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

Finally made a video of different strap options here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

Will get my from Japan because made in Japan on the dial is very important for me

@NorthernWatchClub

9 ай бұрын

You also get the kanji date wheel which is very nice as well

Bought mine on the day of release a few weeks back. In just over a week all the A/D's had sold out in the UK. A brilliant watch, unique to the Seiko 5 line up. I wonder if a 55th anniversary Pogue is on the cards for 2024? I'll be expressing an interest at the London Seiko/GS Boutique just in case :)

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your purchase and thanks for watching! According to there website there's two more models to be released for their 55th anniversary special edition! So maybe a Pogue re-release is on the way? www.seikowatches.com/au-en/products/5sports/special/55th/index

It does pinch arm hair, that's why i had to make it as tight as possible so it does not move much

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I plan on doing a long term follow up to this video with bracelet alternatives, stay tuned !

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

Finally made a video of different strap options here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

Not a fan of the friction bezel because when it gets wet it tends to move everywhere, at least that is my experience

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Ohh haven't gotten it wet yet but ya me neither not a fan but it's trying to be a recreation of the original that also had a friction bezel so I'll excuse it :)

I'm tempted to switch mine for a Jubilee bracelet.

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

I saw a Spanish KZreadr put it on a strapcode jubilee and it looks pretty good! Indeed the bracelet is a weak point for this watch

@bavarianwolf3806

8 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub can you link me the video for that here?

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

@@bavarianwolf3806 Here it is: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5xom7mnm5mcerw.html I just released my video on different strap options too : kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html enjoy !

Are those actual screw links? Not pin and collar?

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yeah pin and collar, imo doesn't matter much you just size it once and never touch it afterwards

I really think with the prices Seiko is demanding that a new more accurate movement becomes a reality.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Yah these movements even when rated much less accurate in my experience rarely are more than 10 secs off a day

hi, where did u get the dark brown strap?

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

On Amazon, enjoy! TStrap Leather Watch Band 20mm - Quick Release Watch Strap Brown Soft - Sport Watch Bands for Men Women Replacement - Smart Watch Bracelet Black Clasp - 18mm 19mm 20mm 21mm 22mm a.co/d/cXHiPJl

@George-gc2mt

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

Finally made a video of different strap options here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

how to shorten this strap which comes with it ?

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

You have to use a bracelet push pin tool, usually you can get a kit from Amazon with all the tools you need for like 20$ :)

@jaimin4829

8 ай бұрын

Would be great to see a video of shortning it

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

@@jaimin4829 this guy made an excellent video about it kzread.info/dash/bejne/pK6q0JOhc6qbaMo.html

They have to do a pogue reissue.

@NorthernWatchClub

9 ай бұрын

That would sell like hotcakes!

Naah! There are plenty of vintage style watches out there Right now and the Seiko Five was always the lower end! I enjoy the recent Invicta vintage line releases! I like Detroit watches also!

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Which invictas are you referring to? I'm interested, I only know their prodiver line

@davidcrandall4958

Жыл бұрын

Oh,There's many more Quality , tastefully desighned Invictas Ranging from 36,40,42,45 millimeters and up! A line I like is their new vintage Archive line featuring styles from the original Invicta company! please check those out and post your impression of what you've found! Please be thorough and make sure you look at all the new lines and sizes besides the Prodiver that appeal to You? Thank You!

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

@@davidcrandall4958 some of those vintage ones looks pretty good actually!

Maybe I bad luck but I had to send back two SRPK17 now due to the terrible quality control. I want to love this watch but feel let down by the build quality.

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Really? What were the defects?

@teapeabartle4046

10 ай бұрын

First had huge gaps in the links and some so tight they would not articulate. Second had a great bracelet but the bezel was loose on the case and rock’s back and fourth cause it to grind on the case. Third time lucky I’m hoping this is favorite watch so I want I good example.

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

@@teapeabartle4046 ouch that's definitely not lucky 😬

Actually need to correct a mistake. This isn't the first time Seiko have used this case in recent years. The Seiko 5 SSA329K1 I own is, I believe, from about 2017. Identical, slightly bigger case, old Seiko 5 badge 4R38 open heart movement with 3 o'clock crown.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Woww never knew that watch existed, looks amazing! Indeed the case is very similar but just smaller on this new watch.

@jonasthemovie

Жыл бұрын

So its not this case. It’s the Pogue case.

@TerenceHughes4501

Жыл бұрын

@@jonasthemovie The Pogue was a chronograph. What I meant was the case is the same, not the same size.

@jonasthemovie

Жыл бұрын

@@TerenceHughes4501 You were talking abouy the case. I was talking about the case. It is not the same case. You said it yourself, the Pogue case is bigger. It has lugs. This has no lugs.

@TerenceHughes4501

Жыл бұрын

@@jonasthemovie It's bigger but identical in shape. It a also has NO lugs

How would it fit my 16cm wrist?

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Should fit no problem! The lug to lug is very compact on this

More scratches would only make the retro look shines after it was made to look old and worn even tho this is kinda like a revamp version

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

Indeed 😊

Unique attention grabber watch but not too weird looking. A must have.

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Yes attention grabbing AND not weird looking is a fine line to walk on haha

So mine will stop even though it's on my wrist and moving...anybody else having this problem?

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

like even after you shake it? probably a defect then you can exchange it or have it repaired by Seiko

👍🏻

What's your wrist size bro?

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

6.5 inch

Got mine today. Great looking watch but crap strap

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your purchase! A lot of my viewers say that the watch looks good and feels comfortable on a mesh/Milanese strap, I just ordered one myself to try it out as well 😁

I tried on my Johnson as it is a normal thing to do! I can confirm it will not like hairy Johnson. 😂

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

This watch is soo cool i order it for tomorrow and i hew got 15% off 350€ from store

@NorthernWatchClub

9 ай бұрын

Nice ! congrats :)

@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149

9 ай бұрын

​@@NorthernWatchClubThanks and its much nicer in hand. I'm happy also I haw get 10% off so that is 40€ for the Milanes strap :))

@NorthernWatchClub

9 ай бұрын

@@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149 yeah def better on Milanese than oem bracelet

@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149

9 ай бұрын

Second day and first you have a nice watch (of cors from women ) it's somthing olse. And on Christmas it is coming out, Brucee Lee edition, and I order mine from Seiko main distributor for Croatia price is litle biger but its Bruce Lee 510€ so whit so i will hawe 2 Seikos in cilection but bothe from special editions.

@NorthernWatchClub

9 ай бұрын

@@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149 nice! Check out my video on the Bruce Lee one that one is amazing too !

Hyped watch. Looks are ok, quality is cheap.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

I agree with the hype aspect, the bracelet can definitely be better

Got mine with arabic-english date window im from dubai perfect size j sau

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

Niice congrats

It’s not a regatta timer. It’s a regatta timer look alike. A regatta timer has the internal blue and green chapter ring that rotates as well as a rotating bezel.

Where?

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Canada Montreal 👍

Is it really that great? It's pretty but it sounds like 80% of it is hype.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Most watches above a certain price is purely made out of hype 😂

The Japan variant was limited to 1000 pieces.

@NorthernWatchClub

6 ай бұрын

Very rare indeed!

Do Asians not have arm hair? I was not aware of this!

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Some do but most don't haha

To be fair this watch looks really good in the metal but in pictures it won’t keep you awake all night.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

In metal?

@williamchan8866

Жыл бұрын

Just a saying instead of saying looking good in the flesh.🙂

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@williamchan8866 ahhh ok haha yea looks way better in person

Very nice. But not that limited… 15555 pieces. It’s probably as common as a… Rolex Submariner. Lol. But really nice Seiko.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

It's probably less common than submariners haha I think it's good that it's 15555 units because their 2000-4000 units limited editions tends to be over 1k to 2k $

Sick of Seiko's annoying amount of FOMO 😒 Seems like the only thing they are able to play on lately

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Their regular Seiko 5 line ain't too bad either, Prospex if you want more sporty and presage if you want fancy and Grand Seiko for the fanciest.

@Anirossa

11 ай бұрын

@NorthernWatchClub its not the lines in themselves, its the "limited" editions, that when sell well aren't even limited anymore, and in other cases like some of the night vision ones I found new 50% off a year later.

I am not really sure why I should even get excited by this watch ? It seems other people are, but it's rather unexceptional in my view.

@abdulrahmanshiker3357

Жыл бұрын

Bought one and sold immediately, the bezel rotation resistance is non existent, literally rotates by itself during normal wear.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

I think the hype is from the vintage re-issue limited edition aspect, if you find it unexceptional then more money in your pocket haha

Seiko should have lunmed the whole chapter ring.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Ya would have been really nice!

i prefer this old Seiko5 logo….. the newer ones is just mehh…

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Ya I call the new ones the Superman logo haha

There selling out like hot cakes

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Yeah haha I'm glad I was able to get one

Why???

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Why?

@richmck007

11 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub 😳😇

Looks great in photos and videos, but saw it in the flesh and it looks cheap/tacky as hell.

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Too bad, this is definitely a you love it or hate it type of watch

I get it. It’s the one that started it off. To each their own but personally I think that watch is hideous 😂.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Meh, for the same money I’d rather get a king samurai

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

King Samurai is like double the price of this no?

making it limited is just annoying

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

:( hopefully they release more watches using this case

English and Spanish not French…similar Latin both.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Oh trust me it's French lol Spanish = lun mar mie jue vie sab dom French = lun mar mer jeu ven sam dim Very similar but different !

This was my most disappointing watch ever. Just felt so cheap on the wrist. Size was too small for me, but admittedly if they made it larger, it wouldn't be true to the original. Sold within 2 weeks

Love the watch but the bracelet is terrible functionally.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yeah a lot of commenters wrote that a mesh strap fits this watch great, I ordered one to test it out, stay tuned!

aand its out of stock...

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

:( Check out stores that don't have a ecommerce website, that's how I got mine

This watch is ridiculous 🤦

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

😆

Please, stop shaking that watch under the camera, I've gone epileptic

@NorthernWatchClub

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I'll try to hold it more still in the future sorry

Too small for me.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yah the lug to lug is minuscule on this one if you have a big wrist it might look small

@Tom_H327

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub Agreed. I try to stay above 40 regardless. A 7.5 inch wrist is not a good thing to have when all the cool looking watches are getting smaller. 43-45 is my sweet spot.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@Tom_H327 haha and here I am wishing my wrist was bigger so I can pull off bigger watches XD

The band looks cheap. Limited edition is a tired old come on by now.

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

Yea the bracelet is not good lol I'll Be releasing a video soon about different bracelet options

@bavarianwolf3806

8 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub the bracelet is just oldschool and different to the others. Yeah its a little bit Stiff and only 2 fine adjustments, but its different like the other

@bavarianwolf3806

8 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub i mean the hole point of this watch is the old bracelet from back in the day. It was suposed to be a bracelet where you can put on and off the watch fast ^^ Did you made the video?

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

@@bavarianwolf3806 here it is :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaB807KYg7HNds4.html

I have many Seiko watches but no way would I want this watch. It's ugly and resembles a cheap bit of Chinese crap. Sometimes old looks good but sometimes as in the case of this watch it should have been left in the past.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

It's one of those that you either love or loathe yeah

It's ugly. It should have stayed in the 60's. Sometimes the past is best left behind.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

:(

This is quite likely the most overpriced piece of shit in timekeeping history 😅

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

What about Swiss luxury watches lol

Waste of money. You can get a better watch in that price range.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Which watch do you have in mind?

That is one ugly looking watch. I hope it makes better as an investment in something bizarre.

The bracelet sucks. Switched on the first day. Otherwise great watch.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Nice! What bracelet did you switch it with? I'm looking for a replacement bracelet too

@jot6221

Жыл бұрын

With a Milanese strap I had laying around.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@jot6221 yeah a lot of viewers said they swapped for Milanese, I just ordered mine !

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

Finally made a video of different strap options here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHyXvKSPkZiXnM4.html

This watch is ugly. The 5 is ugly

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

:(