Your ability to recall all these reference numbers seemingly from memory is impressive

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Not really. Imagine what knowledge I could store instead.

@EmeraldHill-vo1cs

Ай бұрын

@@islandwatch Is there a listing of ALL the cancelled series of seiko?

@koosb8162

Ай бұрын

😆

As a huge Seiko fan, THANK YOU for these videos Mark! We do appreciate seeing what's about to go out the door so we can make sure to grab the cool ones before they appreciate!

It's amazing how vast the Seiko catalogue is that models even product lines have been discontnued. I remember when I was a student I would go to an AD gazing at the Sporturas and the Superior lines few years ago. I wish they would bring thoseback.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

There's alot of series that died that need to come back

Thanks for doing these videos Marc. Reminds me to hunt one down before it's too late if there is a model I wanted. Or lets me know I'm sitting on a gold mine, (okay...maybe not a gold mine) because a watch I own is discontinued...😊

Thanks for another informative video. I bought the green tortoise SRPH15 last February and so glad I did. It’s a great watch and the green dial is gorgeous. Judging from prices I saw 5 minutes ago online I got a good deal too.

I actually thought that particular 38 mm solar was the best one of that group. Shows how much I know.😂

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

The SNE573 is the number one selling 38mm solar diver.

I love my Tropical Lagoon! It gets all kinds of compliments when I wear it. It's a shame it's being discontinued.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

I totally agree!

I love my black Seiko Prospex Save The Ocean Turtle SRPD11. My favorite part about it is the two different colors of lume. Your video this morning prompted me to break it out! Love watching your videos Marc.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Cool watch!!!!

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Sweet, thank you!

Thanks for the video Marc 👍

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

No problem 👍

Thank you for this. Very helpful.

Good vid, Marc. Good info.

Surprised at the SNE575. I own this one and love it. Put your special bracelet on it and love it even more.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Ditto, love the blue/black motif.

Tortoise was beautiful. I got the green one. Too small for my 8 inch wrist but it was still hard not to add it to the collection even so.

I think they might be discontinuing one Alpinist model. Was about to sell my SPB197J1, but out of curiosity I searched for them around EU and everywhere it was showing out of stock. I realize your clip is for the US market, but was curious if perhaps you heard anything about the Alpinist being on the chopping block..doubt it though. Very useful video. Thanks, Mark!

Love my black Tortoise SRPH17K1. Amazing value watch from Seiko, one of the cheapest with 200m and sapphire. Sporty to a bit dressy, it's very versatile. Surprised it didn't sell.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Ditto

Great selection

I've had all the really popular Seiko models in the past Sarb017, sarb035, Blumo, Skx, turtle etc. The only one I really regret selling is that Orange Monster 2nd gen my first mechanical watch in 2014 that you are rocking Marc.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Great watch!

I was pleased to hear that you're a fan of Brew and AB.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Brew. . . How could you not like the guy or what he does. AB. . . Well, same.

I was waiting for new colors of the tortoise models. It is the perfect tool watch. Beautiful turtle shaped case. Cool color combinations. Perfect size case. Sapphire Crystal. 200 m. Look sporty and dressy. People just did not see how great they are. I have 5 different versions. Would have bought more if they came out with new ones I liked.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Who knows, maybe more colors will replace these.

Still thinking about the Safari Arnie. Love the Tuna. Have two models ( Urban safari, save the ocean blue ). And emperor tuna is still on the to buy list

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

don't wait.

I have the SRPE79 and I love it.

Thanks for the info. I knew the Tortoise wasn't popular since I picked up three different iterations with 50% discount in sales. It's a watch that should have done better, the proportions are excellent. Still it's an ill wind. The Padi solar diver is a nice watch too, but I've seen several models with that blue Padi design heavily discounted in the past.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Good deal

Glad that I got me a turtle two weeks ago. It wears unbelievably well, although it is such a big thing. Love it. 🕐⚙️🍸

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

the lug to lug is awesome.

I have the SNJ037, it was a limited edition. Only 4000 were made world wide. So I'm not surprised they are gone

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Good point, I actually forgot about that.

Thanks for the psa!

I like the Tuna but for me if I'm going to buy a watch with that kind of design I want the specs to match. So the only one I've thought about buying is the 1000m reissue and you don't see it to often.

🫡 Thank you for your service Sir. I mean let’s face it, Seiko adding and subtracting models is like Jelly Belly adding and subtracting flavors…😅

@juangarza7193

Ай бұрын

😂 😅😅so true....subtracting flavors 😂

@BR81-iv6lt

Ай бұрын

Al companies do that, or can you buy a Sony cassette walkman nowadays new? Hmmm? 🤨

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

LOL, or a pasta factory.

@adk7962

Ай бұрын

@@BR81-iv6ltHa! Of course they do. That was my point. They are so large, they have to continuously change things around. As for the cassette player, I believe Marc sells them in his website under accessories. Ha! That would be epic.

sne575, really seiko? it's my go-to quartz analog: prospex diver's, solar, sapphire, great size! really enjoy it on the original bracelet too.

I'm surprised the Seiko Essentials line doesn't sell better, *ESPECIALLY* those Tank models! Those things are delicious. Maybe the rest of the line just needs to sell at a price point under $200? If they're "Essential" they should be very attainable.

The "Hulk Tortoise" SRPH15 on bracelet is probably the most comfortable in my 18 watch collection. Genius design and simply disappears on the wrist and slips under any shirt cuff. Yeah the lack of AR sucks but.... it's just so comfy on the wrist.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Nice

I bought an ESSENTIAL I found great , the SUR307 😊

My Tortoise is one I often grab. Great features, and a better case size and design than any Turtle in my opinion. The muted “earthy” colorways were a risk for Seiko most people never appreciated. And sapphire! If they had the courage to use acrylic instead it would be perfect (and perfectly un-sellable to buyers never educated as to why.)

i recently just bought two tortoises, wanted them for years but never purchased them until now. I had a hunch they were going. 😞lucky I got two for 250$ a piece

Price is the reason for some models not doing as well,

sad that that Tuna is discontinued. Very good buy for those in the know

Tortoises are going, turtles are staying. Man, you had me worried there for a minute 😅

Thanks Mark. From Liam

7:34 You said “poopoo.” But seriously, I think the Coutura’s are the Vanacs of today. They are quite quirky and distinctive. They’d be good in a movie set in 2040.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Haha, thanks

@jimmazurek5589

Ай бұрын

I think he said Pooh-Pooh which is to dismiss something as foolish or impractical. A perfectly legit word in the English language.

@johnsrabe

Ай бұрын

@@jimmazurek5589 You said pooh-pooh!

Damn I was debating between that penguin feet dial Mini Tuna and the same dialed Mini Turtle. Guess I know what I'm buying now lmao

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

for sure

NO!! Why the SNE575? I owned it and had your bracelet on it. Left it in my hotel room in Mexico. They found it but refused to send it back to me. I loved that watch and now its irreplaceable?

I have the SNE575, I suspect that not everyone was enamored of the globe on the dial. Personally I liked the watch, particularly its size. I’m a bit surprised about the DressKX, but then if they’re focusing on those three re-issues from the 60s then I guess they’re thinking about expanding that particular case and lineup.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes, the globe was a differentiator

The Land Tortoise is not a bad Seiko watch if you want a cheap automatic with 200M water resistance. It must have not been that popular since you can get those watches pretty regularly at 30 to 40% off.

Whatever happened to the Mini Turtle? Were they JDM only or did they get discontinued quickly or what

I was terrified all Turtles were discontinued! Don't scare us like that 😅

Hmmm wearing my SRPG13 whilst watching the video and got saddened somehow by it being discontinued lol , great watch and the only Seiko I own

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

sorry!

@MyAlan999

Ай бұрын

@@islandwatch Ha it's not your fault Seiko is mad lol

Damn, I thought the land tortoise was a crazy good watch. Sad to see they’re being discontinued 😢 I’ll have to find one before they’re gone for good

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Yes you do!

7:36 Coutura ummm YES Arc spot on 8:17

Mark is that a bottle of Sriracha sauce next to a clock behind u?😅

Thanks man 👍👍👍👍👍

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

No problem 👍

The good thing about Seiko is that with the exception of the SARB037 they've made so many watches that they're all pretty attainable even after they're discontinued. Ebay Picclick is your friend. The problem I have however aren't watches that have been discontinued, but ones that haven't even been made yet. Ones like the sure-hit 38mm blue aventurine dial Brookville; I'm sorry Marc I did it again! Dang it, I can't help myself from turning any topic into a wishlist of imaginary Islanders!

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Thanks much

Mark any chance of a Islander Alpinist and or Islander Flighty? Both of which are discontinued (although I know Seiko has reissued the Alpinist in GMT form).

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Flighty is in the works.

@ajh5407

Ай бұрын

Well seiko has the Alpinist GMT, baby alpinist, traditional alpinist and a laurel/1959. The line has grown a bit in recent years

@macguyverson9370

Ай бұрын

This could be interesting. I do have a flighty but am excited to see an Islander version. Now an Islander alpinist I likely would be very interested in.

@karlsenula9495

Ай бұрын

@@islandwatch love to see TGV 's reaction to that one given his love for his Flightmaster.

boot the turtle ??? and the land version to man love those watches got the srph15 and its lovely!!

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

yup

Please make a ceramic bezel for the solar sne569

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

noted.

I understand Tortoises being axed. Sure, they were kinda interesting, but who thought it was a good idea to turn a hardcore diver into a field watch? Also, I'm a huge opponent of compass bezels, the most useless functiom for a rotating bezel out there. If they included an actual compass (on the same strap, next to the watch) that would be dope. But Seiko's MO is currently throwing stuff at the wall and watching what sticks.

I was never a fan of the tortoise, that gen 2 monster on the other hand is absolutely gorgeous. I have a black and orange gen.2 and a Dracula gen. 2. I also have an islander monster in blue.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

thanks for watching!

Is that a Sriracha in the background?

Agree with your comment, the Tuna is just not very popular, especially versus the Turtle

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Yup

Agree. The tuna is not appealing. The new "24 mas" however? Dope!!

My Safarnie is awesome! So glad I have it

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Get to the Choppa

@bignz721

Ай бұрын

@@islandwatch fun fact. Change the strap to black & it is no longer a tan watch but a black watch with tan highlights. Wears totally different

i still say the original turtle from 2015 and earlier black on rubber is the best :)

Seiko makes so many case styles, but for myself I only really like the Marine Master/MM200 case style. Even the 62MAS style case is just "meh" for me. I do like the Grand Seiko dress cases though.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

That is sad… many of these were great!

I like my SRPD43 🙂

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

love the dial

The tortoise models are gone? I'm surprised; why weren't they selling? They look pretty good to my eyes.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

I guess so. Or making room for more?

@serlolol

Ай бұрын

They look great, i liked the look of it more than the turtles and i prefer the dimensions too but the compass bezel was the deal breaker for me. To me, it offers nothing that the usual timing bezel couldnt do - simply substitute the 12oclock lume marker as north and it serves the same purpose. And for me, im more likely to use a timing bezel over a compass. And speaking of that bezel, it made it extra difficult to mod as the insert is a unique size and shape (angled) thats not compatible with existing turtle or skx mod parts. Then factor in that its a friction bezel, not a unidirectional one and from what ive read from other modders, there isnt the same 'slots' or 'holes' in the case itself to turn it into a non-frictional bezel unless you want to literally drill into your turtle case and make heavy modifications to it. The compass bezel is what gives it its identity and character but its also the dealbreaker for me sadly. 😢

I bought a samurai STO for my first mech. watch. The dial is amazing and why I wanted it. But since I got it I had a feeling something is not right… The crown was not lubricatet…insane grainy. And the self-wind didn’t work well…had to manually wind every day. Sent the watch back and got 100% money back. Bought afterwards the Glycine Combat Sub 39 in blue and the quality is insane and it is running 0 to +1 sec. a day (SW-200). Insane value for 560€. Love it😊 cheers

@richardbrown8099

Ай бұрын

If you rub the crown stem with dental floss, the grinding disappears. Someone recommended this on another watch channel, and it worked great on one of my turtles.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a win!

@goate666

Ай бұрын

@@richardbrown8099 i know i have done that and it made it 95% better, but it should be perfekt from factory for a 650€ watch...the crown (stem) was also not straight assembled....it was to much worrys about the future with that watch. My Christopher Ward 12 now also runs perfect within COSC area with Sellita SW200-1.

Highlight of this video was at 6:55. Marc is the King.

I have the SRPE67.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

👍🏻

Why did they get rid of the tortoises? I thought they sold well?

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

guess not!

several 5KX already discontinued, eh? what a surprise.

4:30 this one is surprising and disappointing. The bezel finishing on the NATO strapped versions of the DressKXes is more refined imo, with the side benefit of being less of a scratch magnet.

@macguyverson9370

Ай бұрын

I love my dresskx. Great watch.

@Chewee394

Ай бұрын

I've been using a gray dial one as my beater for factory work the past 3 years. It's got plenty of scratches and now has a sapphire crystal (learned the hard way not to leave watches on the counter). I just ordered a rubber and leather strap for it

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Yes, the brushed finish

Hello Marc, You didn't have to Salute Me on the Thumbnail Pic.....we all WuB you Equally 😁 Love your Double Role commercial where ya let the world know about da POWER of Mechanical Watches! Excellent! So who you Doubling as? Heckel Jeckel, Spy vs. Spy or Betty I and Betty II(from t.v. show quark)? 🙂

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

glad you like the commercial!

@user-db2ob2jc2f

Ай бұрын

@@islandwatch "like"? Love it! It's a HEM of a GEM!

I have both Safarnies

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

cool!

Only one i'm kinda sad over is the tortoise, never bought one but those are a very decent and unique proposition at the pricepoint. And this might be a hot take but i think most Padi-Collabs that Seiko has are just kinda ugly compared to the regular lines and STO models.

Seems to me that Seiko is a prime candidate for a review of the many, many models they have, with the idea of eliminating many of them I gotta believe they know the 80/20 rule. 80% of their sales are due to 20% of their models. The rest could go bye-bye.

Thing is mark, don’t they also discontinue popular models too?

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

For age, yes, but not popularity.

could you leave the photos of the watches on screen for a bit longer?

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Will do.

Really not a fan of the 5KX, and had quite a few QC issues with mine. Be pleased to see the back of it. Ironically, I still think my SKX is a nicer watch.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Lol thank you.

Disco’d? Disco Stu approves! Ehhhh!

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Disco Stu doesn't advertise.

Not really surprised, these are all special(ish) editions rather than core models

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Good point. Except for the Tortoise and Coutura.

🤔Islander Tortoise when?

@josephgriffin1065

Ай бұрын

He used to have them, I keep seeing reviews of them, but not in his website.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

we had a turtle, wasn't popular.

The Alpinist is probably on borrowed time too.

@ajh5407

Ай бұрын

Why do you say that?

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

It's fairly low production compared to this stuff.

@ajh5407

Ай бұрын

That’s unfortunate, I always thought they had great dials.

Seiko will end production of all Seiko 5 collection next year, also all affordable Seiko

Sorry Marc, but it's killing me so I have to ask... Is that a big ketchup bottle on the shelf behind you? 😄

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Siracha!

Grand Seiko is great, but Seiko not so much.They just feel too expensive for what they offer

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

LOL, thanks.

🫡🫡🫡 those ships have sailed

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

they sure have

The 5KX could disappear entirely! I hate that SKX wannabe with a vengeance!

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

😂

So the price will go up because these models are gonna be discontinued and seen as rare. Another great marketing from seiko!!!!!!

I’ll never buy anything with the weird S5 or X dial anyway.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

👍🏻

I wasn't impressed with the 6r15. Mine was all over the place.

I was a Seiko fanboy for more than 13 years. They are slowly destroying the reasons why I became a Seiko fan. Reliable and quality watches that doesn't costs an harm and a leg. 6R35 is the final ruin of Seiko. People that used a lot of watches with 6R35 can confirm that that is the worst movement Seiko ever made in terms of accuracy and reliability, even worse than the good old 7S26. Very bad caliber sold in pretty expensive watches for the quality of the caliber. Goodbye Seiko.

@ninosalvati379

Ай бұрын

I honestly think they are going to introduce Lorus as the entry-level seiko owned brand...many of the models have seiko cases,dials,movements, etc, along with pulsar... its a shame really but if you do wnat a turtle, be it without the seko name, Lorus maybe the way to go along with homages from addiesdive, etc... not great... although many of these models that have been discontinued will come back in some way shape or form, either with enhancements, new name or limited editions etc... seiko will still increase the prices to a ridiculous level probably and that's where lorus and pulsar will come in... my take anyway...also that ssc model near the end is a very pulsar looking model in all honesty... see what I mean

@Matt-mh5us

Ай бұрын

My 6R35 in my sumo runs almost at COSC accuracy 🤷🏼‍♂️

@karlsenula9495

Ай бұрын

Isn't one of the benefits of the 6R35 that it is easy to regulate and often easy to do so yourself?

@BR81-iv6lt

Ай бұрын

Not true and if you want cheapo watches buy timex or Casio man, everything is more expensive nowadays.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

thanks for the feedback. I will agree the 6R35 was not much to see, and the prices were crazy.

The Spicey Watch Show: 'See ya later, Seikos!'

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

Siracha later!

Из всех современных крупных производителей Seiko делает самые странные ходы. Японцы, одним словом.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

They are strange, but they are trailblazers too.

i do not like the yellow seconds on the turtle and the Cyclops. the others i don't care about.

Not interested in any of those and I have a Mk1 Arnie reissue not the Mk2 monstrosity.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

cool piece

@jabezhane

Ай бұрын

@@islandwatch Yes got a couple of steel shroud for it that can really change the look and feel. I do love a Tuna style. Had a SNE499 that I sold on and now regret. Oh well. But that perpetual calendar on the Arnie is amazing.

These were absolute trash. Finally, general public heard that a sapphire and screw down are a thing. Anyways, great lighting Mark. Camera now looks natural.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

thanks so much.

Hello citizen! Seiko is doing nothing right these days.

@SampleTracks2224

Ай бұрын

Apart from all the things it is doing right. I guess it hurts the antiSeiko fanboys in the hole that their product continues to sell and sell well.

Apart from the padi solar diver, they are all pretty awful anyway.....

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

😂

Disco 🕺🪩 lol 🤣

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

:)

🚨Hot news alert 🚨

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

sizzling!

So I was wondering is this a ploy on Seiko's part? Discontinue some models ... Often some very popular models. Then wait five or so years and reissue them with a tweak and a significantly increased price? All part of Seikos (recognized but officially unspoken) mission to reposition themselves in the market between the AliExpress spec monsters and European brands.

@islandwatch

Ай бұрын

They don't generally wait 5 years, they wait like 50 years