SKX Replacement Watch Revealed & My Seiko 5 Relaunch Reaction: GIAJ#10

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As everyone who tunes in to the Urban Gentry regularly knows, the now discontinued iconic Seiko SKX is my favorite dive watch. Naturally, I had to do a quick episode of Gentry In A Jiffy (GIAJ) to share my first impressions of the rumored replacement of the SKX007, SKX009 and even the SKX011!
But this is no ordinary release, as it coincides with a 2019 rebranding of the entire historic Seiko 5 line of affordable watches. Why are Seiko doing this? What’s changed, and what has stayed the same? What do I like and dislike about them so far? In this video I am joined by the right dishonorable Hugo Mountbatten for a first look at this new era for the Seiko 5 and what it means for the brand and watch enthusiast community.
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  • @timmycasey7223
    @timmycasey72234 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone's talking about this without losing there mind. well done

  • @neddubh4529
    @neddubh45294 жыл бұрын

    You had one job seiko. Put the 4r36 in the classic skx. What do they do? Raise the price, and lower the water resistance. 🤦‍♂️

  • @jasongennero2925

    @jasongennero2925

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know right!?

  • @jasongennero2925

    @jasongennero2925

    4 жыл бұрын

    You had one job Seiko! One job!

  • @neddubh4529

    @neddubh4529

    4 жыл бұрын

    @UCr4aUXslStRRlgxRGjp3Eew people will still want the classic skx for that water resistance, thats gonna raise the price on those right there. All the same, there's already dozens of desk divers in the seiko 5 line-up. I have one with a 4r36. I don't understand why they sacrificed the water resistance for it.

  • @surfside75

    @surfside75

    4 жыл бұрын

    No pip on the bezel😐😬😱

  • @saltysealion

    @saltysealion

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Mnb506 Is the grey market the reason why there are issues with the QC? When I look at them in the retail store, they are pretty good...

  • @marcosmcc2562
    @marcosmcc25624 жыл бұрын

    The green dial seiko 5 is gorgeous👌⌚

  • @watchbrocephus
    @watchbrocephus4 жыл бұрын

    Love the mesh bracelet and the black bezel version! Excellent Jiffy show T! Best Regards, Stuart

  • @theendofmyropemydude
    @theendofmyropemydude4 жыл бұрын

    We are spoiled for choice now, instead of choosing between black bezel or pepsi bezel there are 27 actual options. Yes it's a desk diver now, *but so are all of you*. 100m WR is more than enough for anyone who doesnt wear scuba gear.

  • @HarryStoneDotCom

    @HarryStoneDotCom

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm not! 😂 I take my old skx013 on every dive, and I dive for a living. But if I was buying now I would hardly be stuck for choices from Seiko, Citizen, or Orient to name just 3 at this approximate price point. I agree wholeheartedly with you that this relaunch is giving the majority of buyers what they want. That said, I have always felt that part of the legend with the skx, which added to its appeal for whoever was buying it, was that it was a real dive watch that could hang with the big boys. It had a seriousness that belied its accessibility. It was a bona fide tool watch. These new ones lose something with that, but perhaps they make it up in other ways.

  • @PepRex

    @PepRex

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tbh if I'm 10m under water I'm probably a floating carcuss.

  • @ianvlnva

    @ianvlnva

    4 жыл бұрын

    Real talk! The comment I was looking for

  • @LQ2DARESQ
    @LQ2DARESQ4 жыл бұрын

    Part of the allure when I bought my first SKX was that it was a professional rated diver. Even though it never saw the water it's just nice to have that pop of red that says "Diver's 200M", and knowing that it's built to true professional standards. It kills the magic a little bit for me and I'm curious how that'll affect their sales on this new line.

  • @THX-C

    @THX-C

    4 жыл бұрын

    disastrix47 Agreed. It would be a shame to lose that combination of affordable professional diver. The only thing I wanted them to do was put in the balance rather than counter-balance position. That and make it hackable.

  • @chrishunter9784

    @chrishunter9784

    4 жыл бұрын

    These are Seiko 5's broken up into niche segments. A dive watch is a dive watch. They have taken the iconic look of the SKX and use it for the Seiko 5 level now. These clearly aren't divers as Seiko 5's have never been. The iconic look lives on instead of being killed off completely, and I for one appreciate that.

  • @michaelbishop9157

    @michaelbishop9157

    4 жыл бұрын

    this isn't a divers watch

  • @ritzk79

    @ritzk79

    4 жыл бұрын

    Roger Dottin “diver watches” have been a style of watch for many years now. A lot of manufacturers like Casio make diver style watches that are only certifed to 100m or less. It’s like being pissed that a pilot watch doesn’t have an altimeter. It’s become a style of watch, not a lot of people actually use specific type of watches for specific jobs. Divers don’t wear watches, they wear diving computers. Pilots don’t wear pilot watches, they have their instrument panel.

  • @cjones7854

    @cjones7854

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's aimed towards young people. Most of them will not care. (Young person here). I'll stick to my SKX.

  • @JacobFrey
    @JacobFrey4 жыл бұрын

    It looks like the REAL SKX replacement is the Islander from Long Island Watch. Incredible!!!!

  • @diegotorres-rb8hw
    @diegotorres-rb8hw4 жыл бұрын

    Yet another amazing video Mr. TGV God bless you and your loved ones !

  • @Draklor92
    @Draklor924 жыл бұрын

    And that, my friends, is why Tristano will always be valuable to the watch community. Such a respectful, laid back analysis. Thank you.

  • @Kydos37

    @Kydos37

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tristano?

  • @accacc4816

    @accacc4816

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tristano???

  • @jerrydearman4679

    @jerrydearman4679

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Kydos37 It's his name !

  • @dylandelaney56
    @dylandelaney564 жыл бұрын

    Never thought I’d see hugo singing along to firestarter 🤣

  • @AA-yd8xe
    @AA-yd8xe4 жыл бұрын

    i'm happy about the different looks and the movement. the new logo is also refreshing. great video as always, greetings from germany!

  • @lifewellnesshealthcare9254
    @lifewellnesshealthcare92544 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the update and your thoughts- the new line looks great, can’t wait for your reviews. Cheers

  • @sickbrain
    @sickbrain4 жыл бұрын

    I hope they'll make 38mm that is similar to SKX013. I love what they did with "5". Never liked "5" shield in Seiko 5.

  • @kevinm.6007

    @kevinm.6007

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sickbrain agreed

  • @varanid9

    @varanid9

    4 жыл бұрын

    I, on the other hand, find this new shield rather gross. I mean, can hardly call it a '5', now that it DOESN'T HAVE A FRIGGIN' '5' on it, now can we?

  • @hasininan5501

    @hasininan5501

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@varanid9 It's a clever ambigram, actually. From the right side up, it looks like an S (for sports). Turn it upside down, and you get your 5. Also, this logo is for Seiko 5 Sports; the classic Seiko 5 logo will remain for the classic models.

  • @Taranisify

    @Taranisify

    4 жыл бұрын

    Also the outer edges of the 5 has 5 Corners. i like that detail.

  • @joanaterana934

    @joanaterana934

    4 жыл бұрын

    nope this is seiko 5 sports i guess that looks like the SKX ...or should i say SKX homage

  • @captaincopconner2663
    @captaincopconner26634 жыл бұрын

    Hugo gets me every time😂😂

  • @mikepl7155

    @mikepl7155

    4 жыл бұрын

    He deserves his own channel!

  • @1990diamond1
    @1990diamond14 жыл бұрын

    Great piece - even the special guest! I've been slow to come around (after the drama of the past) but you have responded with greater content that continues to impress and inform a broader audience. Thanks for that. Anyways, I just wanted to add that I read a few days ago in HUDINKEE or Watchtime daily that the replacement is actually the m Mini Turtle. I was suprised, because of all the limited additions, but it looks like that allows Seiko to separates the lineage from the Seiko 5. In the end, I'm sad to see the SKX era and, but Seiko will always suprise. Cheers!

  • @Lion-mu1lp
    @Lion-mu1lp4 жыл бұрын

    Hugo is hilarious, I love his little bits in every video! The ambient jungle background noise is a nice touch haha

  • @SalMightyOne
    @SalMightyOne4 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who thinks that the new Seiko 5 logo looks like the Superman logo?

  • @theurbangentry

    @theurbangentry

    4 жыл бұрын

    YESSSSSSS! Wow, now you mention it! LOL Thank you Sal, Best regard, TGV

  • @jamess8175

    @jamess8175

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it's a Superman logo tilted left at 45 degrees.

  • @montrose252

    @montrose252

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree. I don't like the new logo. I am a watch newbie and I only want to collect the old 5's.

  • @MrCmdCool

    @MrCmdCool

    4 жыл бұрын

    No, that was also one of my first thoughts. Especially when TheUrbanGentry mentioned the "shield-like-character" of the logo! :) The new logo seems to me a bit fancier for the targeted younger audience... I like the classic one better. And I don't think there can be a real replacement for the SKX...Even if they would replace the movement with hacking and so on. The "new SKX" would lose the characteristics, that made the original SKX special... You can't replace an original! :)

  • @abefroman8202

    @abefroman8202

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree!

  • @petershallis2294
    @petershallis22944 жыл бұрын

    I like them and I think this is a clever move from Seiko...if they end up being sold at the right price, because $285 is way too salty when compared to the superb dive watches Orient are putting out for less money.

  • @theurbangentry

    @theurbangentry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well said Peter, thank you. I would put money on it that why will go for less than $200 deffo IMO. Best regards, TGV

  • @ustradingdiary

    @ustradingdiary

    4 жыл бұрын

    If there is many people go out buy orient. They still make money. And might raise price soon too. Don't forget they owned orient

  • @mikewysko2268

    @mikewysko2268

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very pleased with my Orient and Seiko watches.

  • @UCZ15

    @UCZ15

    4 жыл бұрын

    Orient Ray II was my first ever automatic watch that I got earlier this year and I haven’t timed it but I never have to adjust the time, it’s such a nice piece. Just ordered a Seiko 5 (37mm silver dial) for £110 so pretty happy with that. Saving for a Rolex now.

  • @gtbigdog3507

    @gtbigdog3507

    4 жыл бұрын

    Peter Shallis my Orient is one of my favorite watches. Fits and feels great

  • @InGratitudeIam
    @InGratitudeIam4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to share this information. I'm definitely looking forward to the release of this line. BTW - That's an interesting look at 11:43 :)))

  • @markmcdonnell
    @markmcdonnell4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the insight into the new icon still resembling a shield so it ties into the original. Totally missed that! Very cool 🙂

  • @vicentelopez4738
    @vicentelopez47384 жыл бұрын

    Lol Hugo “I’ve bugered this up!” 😆

  • @JustWatches1
    @JustWatches14 жыл бұрын

    "This is skx in aesthetic, not in performance" Spot on TGV. I'm all about aesthetic as I never go underwater :) Waiting to see how much these sell for and the quality before passing judgement! Is this the "real" replacement, who knows - maybe we get something in the Prospex line next.

  • @Tellitphoto
    @Tellitphoto4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the nice update video. I like the new Seiko release, so just put on hold my latest purchase until the new line comes out next month.

  • @AliAdibiii
    @AliAdibiii4 жыл бұрын

    This channel in getting me into watch game! Just started to gather my watch collection:)

  • @vals8062
    @vals80624 жыл бұрын

    Love the suits line black with patina markers, mesh wrist band that one is for me!!!

  • @ysouvic
    @ysouvic4 жыл бұрын

    Good video TGV. I personally loved the line up. It will save the effort of modifying a SKX.

  • @danieljk8311
    @danieljk83114 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Your reviews are awesome, thanks for doing them!

  • @salty_terminal_civilian5374
    @salty_terminal_civilian53743 жыл бұрын

    The intro is amazing, I love you TGV lol. You make the shitty days so much better. Covid, my pregnant wife is having issues, the VA didn't pay my GI bill stuff for school, etc. You're a hero 😂

  • @adrianhargreaves2854
    @adrianhargreaves28544 жыл бұрын

    My mind is made up, I will never sell my 009. Great video again mate

  • @saltysealion
    @saltysealion4 жыл бұрын

    It's a nice move but it makes me want the SKX even more now. I might have to bite the bullet. To have an affordable watch with the ISO stamp IS AWESOME. If there is a hidden trend these days, it would be to have a "style" like design, but not the functional side of things. Mmm, back to deciding between a K or J SKX :) I would of liked to see a version without a date window. I feel like Seiko constantly tries to impress with more but I'd like something that can make a statement with less... at least as an option :)

  • @peterr.7429
    @peterr.74294 жыл бұрын

    A very impressive review of a great brand that plays a huge part in the enjoyment of horological pursuits . Well done and keep up the good work

  • @Veesaki
    @Veesaki4 жыл бұрын

    As always good thoughts ! My fav. Dive watch for the last 11 months is the Bill Yao Paradive gen. 3 . Great video !!

  • @Awkwardfruitfly
    @Awkwardfruitfly4 жыл бұрын

    Superman! Everyone’s worrying about the new seiko 5 path. But this is just sports. Don’t forget there’s seiko 5 dress watches etc etc

  • @24Dinho
    @24Dinho4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely buying this when it releases ! Going to be my first “diver watch“ I ever owned. Like the fact it’s finally manual wind and hackable. Don’t mind the fact the water resistance dropped a bit since I’m never going to use it for that purpose , just need it to be water proof. Can’t wait !😍

  • @FT4Freedom

    @FT4Freedom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations. You are exactly who they want as a customer. Somebody who doesn't understand that a diver must be a diver.

  • @armandoguzman3947

    @armandoguzman3947

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FT4Freedom you don't get it, it's a "dive style" watch not a diver

  • @canuck81

    @canuck81

    2 жыл бұрын

    I own one of these and love it. It's not a dive watch though.

  • @therelaxedguy542
    @therelaxedguy5424 жыл бұрын

    Love Hugo 😂 love your videos man! Keep it up!

  • @belsarerc
    @belsarerc4 жыл бұрын

    Good job as always TGV!!! I hope they are as good in reality as the legendary SKX

  • @junwoojang2941
    @junwoojang29414 жыл бұрын

    I think having variety is definitely a good way to go, but would prefer it if they do not replace the skx. Having both would be great imo

  • @SarahDunlap
    @SarahDunlap4 жыл бұрын

    Wish there wax a 38mm! Hugo cracks me up! You crack me up!🤣

  • @Postmortumaz
    @Postmortumaz4 жыл бұрын

    I've been wearing my new Seiko SKX 007 for about a month now. Thanks to you and Long Island Watch. I love it.

  • @Solaar_Punk
    @Solaar_Punk4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you made a video about this watch. I got a news item about this range but on googling to find out a bit more, I really couldn't find much. Glad to see it's a reality. Very much like the skx, glad to hear you say that too. I'm not going mad after all. Hope you are well. Take care 👍

  • @nicoh7397
    @nicoh73974 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion they should have kept the tradicional skx design and only upgrade the movement, they should focus on creating new everyday watches with the quality of their sarb Line.. It would be interesting to see a revisited version of the sarb 033! But They still do a great job and seiko offer a lot for a very affordable price! Very good videos by the way! My best regards to you and to Mr Hugo as well.:)

  • @ercc923
    @ercc9234 жыл бұрын

    That intro is pure class.

  • @stevec9767
    @stevec97674 жыл бұрын

    I've only just voiced your HR Geiger print hanging on your wall.awesome. keep up the great work. i owned a SKX009K2 , a lovely Certina powematic 80 COSC chronometer and awaiting my TUDOR Black Bay GMT

  • @stationplaza4631
    @stationplaza46314 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such a great view of the Seikos. A very enjoyable video. And......I think burgundy becomes you Tristan. :-)

  • @TheWayofGrace89
    @TheWayofGrace894 жыл бұрын

    Never an SKX replacement. There is only SKX. Only one.

  • @greekwatchcollector722

    @greekwatchcollector722

    4 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @lukeventers4755

    @lukeventers4755

    4 жыл бұрын

    This.

  • @dannemannen18

    @dannemannen18

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah and it's overrated

  • @lukeventers4755

    @lukeventers4755

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wrong.

  • @deanwaller8283

    @deanwaller8283

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dannemannen18 nope

  • @joedessauer
    @joedessauer4 жыл бұрын

    hahah Hugo doing Karaoke is something I never thought I'd see...

  • @lucianosilva3887
    @lucianosilva38874 жыл бұрын

    Ótimo trabalho TGV. Sempre trazendo novidades para seus inscritos. Estou ansioso para ver as análises desses lindos relógios.

  • @ricardochaveste7367
    @ricardochaveste73674 жыл бұрын

    Smart move from Seiko always thinking ahead can't wait to get one in my collection, very interesting colors, Thank you my friend for another great episode and Yugo also 🌎🤙👍

  • @fabers92
    @fabers924 жыл бұрын

    You have to say this is smart business by Seiko- why let other builders/ modders take your potential business? I'm not distraught that it's not a 'true diver' now, and after seeing the range I would love to own so many of these, so perhaps the marketing department does know what it's doing! Although I am a bit of a tart so the case colour and dial variations appeal. Look forward to some of your reviews- if possible I'd love a closer look at the textured dial models, and the dark grey/ black cases. Oh, and please clear up whether the 'proper skx' replacement model has a navy dial or black! Many thanks, take care.

  • @MrLiveWest
    @MrLiveWest4 жыл бұрын

    @tgv Can you do a begginers guide video on the inner workings of a watch?

  • @Amaru_r
    @Amaru_r4 жыл бұрын

    Im in love with the blue one , looking forward to september !

  • @ricradoineds
    @ricradoineds4 жыл бұрын

    Hello Sir TGV, thank you for sharing very interesting style such an iconic watch should have a worthy sucessor with the qualifications of the prospex line. Nonetheless this new Seiko 5 are really nice my favorite is the SRPD73K1 love the font on the automatic! Keep it positive onwards and upwards!

  • @ErikS-
    @ErikS-4 жыл бұрын

    Lets be honest. I have many many dives to my name. And the statement “professional divewatch” is one I want to comment on. Not even once in all my dives, did I use a “divewatch” as being sold by all the famous watchbrands. Basically, the main feature you need in a divewatch is a depthsensor (i.e. pressure sensor). And not one of the famous watchbrands has a depthsensor. My main divewatch is a Suunto Vytec. More a divecomputer than a divewatch. My mechanical divewatches in my watch collection I would NEVER EVER use for a dive. Especially not for diving in salt water.

  • @HarryStoneDotCom

    @HarryStoneDotCom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agree. I do use a dive watch to dive (skx013), but only because my dive computer doesn't display seconds and I need to time stuff. As a tool for actually diving dive watches went out with the ark.

  • @balimedicalcenter9374

    @balimedicalcenter9374

    4 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree with you.As a former diver and spearhunter i always used my trusty Citizen Promaster Aqualand for the sea dives and a Suunto D2 for the swimming pool training sessions.Real dive watches are true instruments,"diver style watches can be functional but mostly are for show.

  • @dannemannen18

    @dannemannen18

    4 жыл бұрын

    Most people that complain about the water resistance are probably takinh of their 600m WR watch before washing their hands 😂 I used my old 5s in water a lot, not diving but works great for swimming, showering and stuff like that. I haven't had a problem for years. And those have 30m WR. And yes real divers don't use traditional dive watches. I don't get why people still think that

  • @-JohnGalt-

    @-JohnGalt-

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agree with your comment, however, Oris makes the mechanical "Depth Gauge" reference that does indicate depth (though I cannot attest to it's accuracy). Cheers!

  • @mynameisvisutinnadda

    @mynameisvisutinnadda

    4 жыл бұрын

    People​ do​ wear​ them​ as​ backup.​ Dive computers​ can​ fail, at​ least​ you​'d​ know​ how​ long​ you'​ve​ been​ in.

  • @EnriqueGiliOrtiz
    @EnriqueGiliOrtiz4 жыл бұрын

    I wait and pray everyday for an entire chapter by Hugo reviewing Patek Philippe big complicated watches while listening to Prodigy! ;) Best regards!

  • @JDmikejackson
    @JDmikejackson4 жыл бұрын

    Hugo ~TGV => The duo is back - yuhooo!! Would be really nice to see a newer version SKX013 as well :)

  • @brianmsahin
    @brianmsahin3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review. I've just ordered the SRPD51K2! All blue with NATO strap. As I'm not Aquaman, I'm not too worried about 200 metres! Fantastic video....subscribed!

  • @ahmedhishamdr8485
    @ahmedhishamdr84854 жыл бұрын

    The evolution of the SKX is inevitable...whether we like it or not, new models definitely will attract a lot of Seiko fans and I hope the new generations appreciate true horology.Thanks for the video.

  • @atticus6572

    @atticus6572

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thing is, it's hard to see it as an evolution when the piece is downgraded in almost all departments compared to the SKX--all while raising the price.

  • @scottcrawford3745

    @scottcrawford3745

    4 жыл бұрын

    Evolution? This is a step backwards... No Improvements have been made here.

  • @scottcrawford3745

    @scottcrawford3745

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@atticus6572 Agreed. Less watch for same or more money = Downgrade. It's a big NO from me.

  • @cesarcamacho2266

    @cesarcamacho2266

    4 жыл бұрын

    Actually, as a 20 yo who has been saving for a 009, I find the Pepsi bezel 5kx a better and more affordable option (at least in my country, you only find skx at +$300). If you add the hacking and handwinding its nothing but good news for me.

  • @MrMoxes
    @MrMoxes4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe in 10 or 20 yrs we'll get Spring Drive for us common folks. Ha Ha Still pretty cool. I have been seeing a lot more turtles & tunas. Glad to see more people jumping on board.

  • @deceptivepanther
    @deceptivepanther4 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always TGV. Can't wait for an SKX that I can wind. Goodbye Seiko shuffle. 👍

  • @TheSavagederek
    @TheSavagederek2 жыл бұрын

    The drilled lugs, hacking and manual wind of the upgraded movement, added to the new colours and its a winner. I wanted am all green diver style for a while and the 5 fitted the bill perfectly. I've owned mine now for 1 month, and it's hardly left my wrist. I even wore it to work erecting a built in robe one day. I really do love it, and love the comfort of the SKX style casing. Even though, it's heavy and a decent size, although wears smaller, it is very comfortable and I like the bracelet. It's keeping great time, with no noticeable loss or gains. I'm very happy 😁

  • @koen8844
    @koen88444 жыл бұрын

    The esthetics are spot on. However, I still think they should have included a threaded crown and bump up the water resistance. On the other hand, it would be a perfect every day desk diver. Hopefully it will bring a fresh batch of enthusiasts into the hobby. Regards, Koen

  • @drewturner2629

    @drewturner2629

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. The unthreaded crown on even a "diver-style" keeps me from liking these much.

  • @ggndrums
    @ggndrums4 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see the faux patina version in GLORIOUS 38mm! Thanks for the video, TGV! Loved it and your take on it!

  • @DaHandzofGod
    @DaHandzofGod4 жыл бұрын

    Loving the new (5) logo update and line, especially the suit sub-category. Great that the movement was improved but sucks that it is not an ISO certified dive watch. Nevertheless - I will definitely be picking one up. Great review TGV!

  • @marvidsson1
    @marvidsson14 жыл бұрын

    Hahahah this is abs brilliant! Made my morning, interesting content indeed as well! Tnx!

  • @slimetime2227
    @slimetime22274 жыл бұрын

    Dang you Seiko! My wife is going to make me sleep in the dog house for sure now!

  • @timur9429
    @timur94294 жыл бұрын

    Interesting is that Rolex gets more and more jubilee ( gmt, batman.. ) and seiko replacing the jubilee for the oyster ..

  • @sumorich1978
    @sumorich19784 жыл бұрын

    Instantly clicked the like button when Hugo dropped The Prodigy!

  • @brianlcushman
    @brianlcushman4 жыл бұрын

    As stated already, the majority of consumers (myself included) buying a "Professional Diver's" watch will never wear it in the swimming pool, let alone to the depths of the great blue. I think what Seiko has done here is just plain smart business. Personally I do not mind a 100m rated watch vs. a 200m. Great video as always.

  • @GVSolo
    @GVSolo4 жыл бұрын

    I'm not too impressed with the lower water resistance. Then again, lets see the price when they hit Amazon.

  • @17Blower

    @17Blower

    4 жыл бұрын

    Really? So when did you last dive to past 100m (328ft) and why weren't you wearing a dive computer for safety?

  • @GVSolo

    @GVSolo

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@17Blower I don't see the point for your sarcasm. My point is all about how much those new Seiko watches will cost compared to more inexpensive watches that have a higher depth rating.

  • @oes2546
    @oes25464 жыл бұрын

    I think it's a great move. 98% of SKX owners don't dive, and the other 2% have the Turtle as an option. You can swim with 10bar! Seiko seems to be lowering the price and marketing these towards young people, and therefore taking on the fashion brands like DW and MVMT which dominate that demographic. Great stuff.

  • @M3LTUP

    @M3LTUP

    4 жыл бұрын

    They turned an iconic watch into a kids play toy. I can not be a part of this.

  • @darrenlee1480

    @darrenlee1480

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's not a good move. It looks like a dive watch on the outside but it's shit in the inside. It's like putting a Toyota car engine into a rolls Royce chassis. It gives an impression that it's something more than its actual capability which is fking pretentious.

  • @oes2546

    @oes2546

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@darrenlee1480 It's got a 4r36 on the inside, and is therefore better than the SKX "in the inside", not "shit" 😄. An ISO certification doesn't automatically make it better.

  • @darrellross8609
    @darrellross86094 жыл бұрын

    Intro seriously. Best, D.

  • @michelerecinella4365
    @michelerecinella43654 жыл бұрын

    great video tgv love your work!!!!

  • @JackS425
    @JackS4254 жыл бұрын

    "quality is going to be..... Sufficient" LMAO

  • @JB-fl2gp
    @JB-fl2gp4 жыл бұрын

    I would have preferred a sapphire crystal but not necessary, the fail here is the screw down crown. Very disappointing.

  • @ritzk79

    @ritzk79

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Briggs but it’s a push pull crown not a screw down

  • @scottcrawford3745

    @scottcrawford3745

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ritzk79 I think he means " the fail here is the (lack of a ) screw down crown, hence the halved water resistance.

  • @exploringhistory5796

    @exploringhistory5796

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. The push/pull crown and exhibition case-back are deal killers for me. I’ll keep my SKX’s.

  • @dannyfierro1597

    @dannyfierro1597

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringhistory5796 you do that BUT make sure you wear it EVERYDAY considering the movement is TERRIBLE. My guess is you have NEVER been diving so dont bore me with that argument, it comes down to aesthetics, a pip and a random 200m, which in all honesty, would hardly be considered diver legit (IF you WERE a REAL diver) the rest is personal opinion.

  • @abefroman8202

    @abefroman8202

    4 жыл бұрын

    Danny Fierro. Rather arrogantly opinionated aren’t you dear boy. Don’t be so passive aggressive.

  • @fredwildman5835
    @fredwildman58354 жыл бұрын

    I'm in love with the srpd65... Planning on purchasing soon just waiting a few week to see if I feel the same way. It has everything a beginner like me needs in a quality auto.. thanks for the review

  • @hurtadomh
    @hurtadomh4 жыл бұрын

    Best intro I've seen in a long time

  • @buiux
    @buiux4 жыл бұрын

    The price is a big mistake. I'll never pay 250 and up in a Seiko 5. I don't like the way Seiko is changing

  • @tunokies

    @tunokies

    4 жыл бұрын

    the RRP is less than the SKX RRP. Prices will come down.

  • @jamesyoo4779

    @jamesyoo4779

    4 жыл бұрын

    The original SKX line also cost somewhere in the $250s retail. The price that most people paid is because of the sheer overproduction and oversaturation of the SKX in the market.

  • @chadsunclechuck3737

    @chadsunclechuck3737

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@@tunokiesYeah, standard pricing.

  • @treblarefils
    @treblarefils4 жыл бұрын

    In for 1. Cant have too many SKX ish watches. What color though thats the problem. Collect them all maybe? lol

  • @jonnymacdfilm7468
    @jonnymacdfilm74684 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching your videos for almost 2 years now and love being so engrossed in listening to you share your enthusiastic interest with us to all price ranges of watches. The watch I have my eye on at the moment is the new Seiko Samurai SRPD23K1 at £369, it has me mesmerised. Have you checked it out yet?

  • @TheBostonranger1
    @TheBostonranger13 жыл бұрын

    I bought the Seiko srpd53 and I truly love it. Thank you for another great video, keep up the great work. Seiko did good with these new Seiko 5 watches.

  • @Brokmod
    @Brokmod4 жыл бұрын

    In my humble opinion the Orient Kamasu beats it at more than one level....Depending on it's final pricepoint when it releases.

  • @damo0078
    @damo00784 жыл бұрын

    I'm about to buy a turtle Pepsi dial PADI.....before its too late !

  • @riseone8

    @riseone8

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just ordered one yesterday lmao

  • @TechPanzer

    @TechPanzer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Turtles ain't going nowhere

  • @ClassicalProtestant

    @ClassicalProtestant

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yessssss!

  • @samuelb.6590
    @samuelb.65904 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Just picked up the Orient Ray Raven II

  • @theurbangentry

    @theurbangentry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Samuel, congrats on the Ray!!! Cracking watch, enjoy. Best regards, TGV

  • @Iknowrealtv
    @Iknowrealtv4 жыл бұрын

    You see this is what made me fall in love with watches. The Hugo banter the watches for the simple man. I laughed so hard at the Hugo voice. I love that dinosaur.

  • @NonyaDamnbusiness
    @NonyaDamnbusiness4 жыл бұрын

    All they had to do was upgrade the movement to a 4R36 and KEEP the ISO Diver's certification. Oh wait - they already did that with the Samurai & Turtle. But not everyone like the Turtle or the 3 O'clock crown on the Samurai. I guess if you're looking for a 200m dive watch with a 4 o'clock crown that's not in a turtle case, look anywhere other than Seiko. 3rd-party microbrands are going to take the money Seiko just left on the table with SKX-style cases w/4 o'clock crowns and NH36 movements. For everyone else, there's the Casio Duro. ;-)

  • @khronokraze
    @khronokraze4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this is officially a Seiko 5 with an SRPD ref code now, not SKX. But, I think you'd be foolish to think this wasn't where the former SKX is now residing moving forward. As such, for the SKX line, I still think this is 1 step forward and 3 steps back. Not going to get into the superficial cosmetic options. Yes, you finally get a 4R36 movement. But, you lose 200m WR and consequently the ISO certified rating, no screwdown crown and I believe the lume pip is also removed as most, if not all, Seiko 5's have neither of these lost features. Some say the SKX was always part of the Seiko 5. IDK, don't really care about that... nearly all Seiko 5 specs are unlike the SKX's which were really closer to Prospex watches, imho. I know these will sell either way and almost nobody uses these for any serious diving purposes. But, that is beside my point. What once was a legitimate tool watch for divers has now been downgraded mostly spec-wise. It's ashamed since the SKX's lineage can really trace its way back through many iterations and the famous 6105. I mean that's a long fairly well-known line of watches which many would consider serious and reliable dive watches for decades. Now, it is not. I mean look at all the advert pics and none of them are remotely in or near a body of water, nor share any sort of dive heritage, where the former SKX should naturally belong within. And, in typical Seiko fashion, they either give you something you wanted for a while (such as hacking & hand-winding movement + new colors) and take things away and charge you more for it. Or, they might give you everything you probably wanted (the 62mas and 6105 reissues for somewhat recent starters) but will make the big leap and charge you an arm and leg for it. Don't get me completely wrong. I think Seiko 5's are great. There are a lot of really cool ones. And, these new "SKX-like" Seiko 5's will make fairly good entry-level watches for Seiko, not necessarily entry-level dive watches anymore, however. And, probably a great starting platform for mods also. But, I still think the spirit and more professionally spec'd SKX prior to these watches has taken a negative hit. Personally, I felt it may have been more logical to upgrade and rightfully elevate the SKX status officially into the Prospex line instead of Seiko 5. I mean people saying the Prospex is too large already aren't entirely correct. I mean there are probably even way more Seiko 5 models than many know about.

  • @carlosbornes
    @carlosbornes4 жыл бұрын

    As I've stated in the UGWC Facebook Groups the SRPD79K1 looks awesome, I've been looking for an all matte black watch for quite some time now and I guess this will fit my needs. And the lume, I've really great expectation to how gorgeous the lume will look on the all-black dial.

  • @jonathandougherty3677
    @jonathandougherty36774 жыл бұрын

    After hearing a few other youtuber opinions on it not being iso or a screw down crown, it did seem Seiko might be trying to cut costs, BUT after hearing the always positive TGV speak about Seiko doing this to bring in new enthusiasm for the next generation and making the SKX replacement line a entry level version of their more professional divers, that makes absolute sense. And it actually is kind of genius of Seiko. They are basically offering pre modded SKX’s and they can release new versions all the time to create buzz. I can just hear the young buyers “Oh have you seen the new blah blah blah version?!!” I think it’s a good move, as long as prices are kept at entry levels.

  • @greekwatchcollector722
    @greekwatchcollector7224 жыл бұрын

    If they discontinued the SKX for these it is not a very good idea if they also sell skx it is an awesome idea

  • @spartyjames5231
    @spartyjames52314 жыл бұрын

    Those Hugo bits were hilarious lol. Thanks for that TGV!

  • @mdem5059
    @mdem50594 жыл бұрын

    That new 5 shield icon is super cool, I really like how they made it.

  • @WizardWatch
    @WizardWatch4 жыл бұрын

    too many options to choose heheheh great review dude ....... :)

  • @gerdamelle
    @gerdamelle4 жыл бұрын

    Sports SKX replacement: I come in peace. I have a mission to replace the original SKX. Original SKX: You are a toy!!!

  • @ehrarbose5600

    @ehrarbose5600

    4 жыл бұрын

    this is very true

  • @omax1023
    @omax10234 жыл бұрын

    They should've created a new Seiko (6 )line of watches??? and place these in around $250! These seem to cater more to modders???

  • @themusicgaragetmg2330
    @themusicgaragetmg23304 жыл бұрын

    Love those Hugo moments!

  • @1Rolinha
    @1Rolinha4 жыл бұрын

    While I’ll miss it’s ISO certification, the reality is that a good amount of SKX’s are modded desk divers. They’re simply offering more color combinations, and saving you the trouble of swapping that movement in anyway. Aesthetically I like the new line. Would love to see it in person. While change can be tough to deal with at first, one still should accept it’s inevitability. The SKX line wasn’t going to last forever. Thank you TGV!

  • @jonuiuc
    @jonuiuc4 жыл бұрын

    needs that jubilee bracelet though

  • @GreyzzzNYC

    @GreyzzzNYC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nooooooooooooooo lol

  • @vanessamercedes7675
    @vanessamercedes76754 жыл бұрын

    Wish they had it in a 38 😭

  • @dark_antihero

    @dark_antihero

    4 жыл бұрын

    small wrist unite!!

  • @dparis2172

    @dparis2172

    4 жыл бұрын

    The obligatory "wish this was 38mm" comment. Every single video for watches 40mm+ Lol.

  • @estherp4867
    @estherp48674 жыл бұрын

    Love these. Can't wait for them to become more available and to grab one of the rose gold versions as a dress watch.

  • @SalvaGian47
    @SalvaGian474 жыл бұрын

    Finally a new Skx!! Thanks for this video!!! Too bad for the 200 m, but I think it is a compromise having the glass in the back case

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