Very very nice. A step back when Seiko was interested in the common man looking for a cheap, functional and beautiful watch, with a hideous bracelet.

@holcombballer23

Ай бұрын

Yeahhh. I put a leather strap on it ! Such a great piece with leather 👍

Would it be a good idea to create playlists for each follower who lends you (not just once ofc) watches? For example, I like Gary’s style preference, would be curious to see what other watches he provided you with 🤔

@JustOneMoreWatch

Жыл бұрын

Now, that is a good idea!

@jfilm7466

Жыл бұрын

Great idea

@thetruebatman4632

Жыл бұрын

I love the idea but I predict we would all grow quite jealous of Mr. X rather quickly lol.

@Okido24

Жыл бұрын

Good plan.

For around the same price last year I nabbed the SBTR027, another Seiko JDM chronograph but with a diameter closer to 40mm, a mecha-quartz movement, and a 3-6-9 layout. Gorgeous little thing.

@dcamnc1

Жыл бұрын

Very nice. I have a SBTR021 in this line. Excellent inexpensive chrono.

This movement was in the Mini Flightmaster, which I cam very, VERY close to buying on a number of occasions. I'm glad they're still using the movement, so if one gets into just the right aesthetic package for my tastes, it'll be a definite purchase for me.

I really like this chrono module. 12 hrs and 1/20 second resolution just make it "real" in my book. I don't understand chronograph modules that time in 1 minute increments for 30 minutes for example. I can do that with a dive time bezel. That being said, I'm a sucker for a chronograph and have a dozen or so in my collection. Don't think I'll be adding this but it has its charms.

Well, in this case the Rolex Daytona reference is a bit far fetched, and I'm not talking quality or specs here.. Whether you look at the subdial layout, the date, the chrono pushers, the bezel design or the bracelet design...everything very different from the Rolex!

I feel like it looks much more like a 90s-era Omega speedy reduced (ST175.0043) than a Daytona, actually. I have the black version of the Seiko very similar to this: SND367PC, and it's a great little watch.

Great to see a chronograph with an interesting colour dial rather than black or white and a more revered Seiko name for the price of a Pulsar or Lorus (with the same movement no doubt) thanks Jody for bringing it to our attention via Gary. Would look good next to my Pagani Daytona homage, which I snapped up at my local Cash Converters for a measly $30 Aussie pesos.

You nailed it with your end statement… “A sweet little watch if you’re not into the AliExpress lookalikes”… I have a bunch of AliExpress watches Peppered in to my collection. But I do love my inexpensive ‘big brand watches’… And it’s fun to say “ I know it’s not a Rolex or an Omega, but it’s still a cool watch!”

It’s totally irrational and I have no practical use for it but for whatever reason I absolutely love analog chronographs with 20th or 10th of a second sub dials 😂 Therefore I now need this Seiko in my collection. Reminds me a bit of the pilot chronographs Seiko supplied to the RAF back in the day too which is another win in my book too. Great stuff as always Jody!

I don't see any Rolex-like characteristic to judge it as an alternative to the hyped watch. Just a very cool and interesting everyday chronograph with very adequate dimensions.

Gary and Mr. X always coming in clutch. Thank you guys and of course Jody for introducing us to so many new watches.

I swear, I bought a couple of Seikos like this back in the late 80s or early 90s. Seiko quartz chronos with 6-9-12 subregisters. This was in the USA. I think it was a different movement because it didn't have the sub second registers and it had an alarm, but it looks mostly the same. It was all I could afford back then with my entry level job salary. Lasted forever. I eventually gave it to one of my son's buddies so I must have had it for over 30 years and it was still working.

It is rare to see a big brand selling burgundy/maroon dial watches. I just got this watch this month that way I have a little something that has my college color. For me, the size is perfect, and since my eyes are still okay, the legibility is not a problem at all. Thank you for the video, Jody!

Thanks for the review. The Seiko SBTR "Spirit" line is a more direct homage to Rolex, particularly the SBTR021. They have some very unique colors - I have the SBTR027 with a light blue dial and it looks great. Slightly heavier and chunkier than I am used to but I get used to it fairly quickly. I am going to pick up one of the SBTQ models. I think we all started with a "6 watch case with a strict one in one out policy"!

I bought the Seiko Solar Modellista when I was in Japan. A JDM watch only sold in Japan. What a beauty.

Jody, take a look at the Seiko Essentials series. They have a super affordable titanium quartz with a sapphire crystal. Just picked one up, and it's pretty nice.

Looks great in that colour. Great to see another Seiko. Thanks Jody

ooh, a great find. Very tempted to get that one. However, browsing the site, I found another one, slightly larger with beefier hands for a smidge more.

Hi Jody! Seiko actually has a more daytona-ish Model in their lineup. SBTR013/15/27 etc... With symmetric dial more oyster-ish case ;) Havent seen this burgundy asym dial here in Tokyo.

Had one like this in black when I first started my collection, years later traded it for my first Orient. The Orient is now gone and find myself wishing I had never let it go. Loved that watch

That Seiko looks as much like a Daytona, about as much as I look like George Clooney. 😂

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

Maybe if you have rubber nipples you'll pull the look off

Not a bad watch for $100 especially coming from Seiko. My money would be on the Invicta speedway chronograph. It looks a lot more like a Daytona but with some very interesting corks. It does cost more typically $179. It comes in a lot of very interesting colors.

I had a similar one SND309, a fantastic little thing!

I have one of these Seiko Chrono's since 1993. Used it in the army. No scratches on the hardlex. These things run forever(with a battery change every few years).

Great review Jody and thanks to Gary for lending yet another watch... I wonder what he'll send you next as its sure to be another enjoyable watch!? 👌

I was able to buy the black dial version of this watch thru Amazon in the US. Heck of a nice watch!

Looks more like a Tudor prince date chronograph, or one of the Speedmaster reduced versions with the subdial layout.

This is a great looking watch. I think I'm going to buy the Pagani Design homage watch next week. I'll wear it to work.

Thats a looker! And see how the second hand hits the markers! Lots of more expensive quartz can’t do that

Hi Jody, I cannot believe you have just reviewed this watch as I have been looking at these over the last few days as well as the Seiko SND range 👍. I think for me potentially they are slightly too small but I have to say on the leather strap it looked the business imo 👌. I hope you are better mate and thanks for all the videos, I enjoy watching them 👏🏼

@rontierney559

Жыл бұрын

Got the SND409 - sweet little yellow dial chrono.

it resembles the Daytona in the sense that it's a chronograph and a watch..

Oh Jody, as an RN I am beginning to become genuinely worried about that poor larynx of yours 🤒

@ulmen24

Жыл бұрын

He’s just started his transition to full Connery

@notyourgrandadswatch7705

Жыл бұрын

These videos most likely were filmed very close together within a few days so he's probably feeling better at this point

@glennpowell3444

Жыл бұрын

Needs to keep of those Capstan Full Strength! They do that.

@armandr1613

Жыл бұрын

@@ulmen24 Almost choked on my breakfast 🤣

You should look into the Seiko SNDD95P2. Same movement, chronograph, 100m WR, perfectly aligning 120 click bezel, dive style hands, rubber strap. No scredoen crown or pushers, although the pushers look like some.

I just got one. Your review was right on. A bit difficult to read and a truly cheap bracelet and clasp. But beautiful and elegant. I'm wearing mine on a natural cork strap. I don't typically wear chronos in water, but it's nice to have the option.

Even with the additional straps one may need for this watch, it’s still a great deal. Thanks for this content!

C'mon Jody that looks nothing like a Daytona, no more than any chrono. But, it does look very much like my Casio Edifice also with a maroon dial!

@holcombballer23

Ай бұрын

Been looking into getting an edifice…

Nice watch, I like the fact that it has a 12 hour chrono, very useful...

I believe that Seiko also has a model with the registers at 3/6/9 to give it that Daytona ish feel even more. Enjoyed the vid.

@lulul

Жыл бұрын

there are also models with marked bezels. this one has nothing to do with a Daytona apart from bringing views to this video.

@armasxu

Жыл бұрын

can you share the model number please

@esdisaysaloha

Жыл бұрын

@@armasxu The one I own is the SBTR027. I really like it.

@boxpapersstickers7937

Жыл бұрын

Seiko SBTR013

Omg I just Bought this model the Black dial Version. Really Happy you have reviewed this watch Seiko pirit watch.

I would say it looks like a old Tudor TIger chrono than a Daytona, as the registers are not in the same locations. Anyway, really nice!

I was going to say "I need one of these things!" Right up until you brought out that Casio link box lol! Ok... Maybe I need both of them now.

Jody, you should really take a look at the SEIKO SND253 (or its blue dial version, the SND255). It's a flightmaster and it has the same movement than this one, but it's 41mm and it comes with a better bracelet. And the most important thing: it is beautiful and it wears amazing. There are still some out there for really interesting prices.

Thats actually very nice, and a perfect size- so many chronographs are unwearably large. Nice find.

Bizzare was looking at these a few weeks ago, found a slight varient with numbers , personally looks more like a Speedy

I have the same movement in a Seiko with a bigger case and better integrated bracelet, it failed after about 14 years. Managed to get an Epson version to fit and was miles cheaper than the Seiko branded version

Nice looking watch! Thanks for this. May I suggest - instead of a brown strap - a burgundy leather strap? Make a statememt in burgundian boldness!

This is a very nice, still inexpensive option from a real name brand. Another great option from Seiko, in my opinion and looking even more like a Daytona at the approx. $130 price point is the Seiko SBTR 011, 017, 023 series. Comes in multiple color options, has a more Daytona-ish dial layout, 100m water resistance and tits SOLAR, so you don't ever have to worry about batteries. As it is for Seiko it traditionally it does not have the greatest bracelet, but thats easy to remedy.

@fillerbunny

Жыл бұрын

SBTR001-029 aren't Solar, they have 8T63 and 8T67 meca-quartz movements (aka VK63/67). Great watches though and well worth €130, even the bracelet is usable.

@spicydragon3881

Жыл бұрын

@@fillerbunny I saw one listed incorrectly as, 'Solar' and seeing the dark subdials I made an incorrect statement. It was a mistake on my part following the listing and not looking further.. You are correct. Thank you for the correction. I agree, even not being solar I think it is the better option, better build quality and more of that daytona-ish style for the money. Thanks again.

I’ve had this watch for about 5 years and I love it. I even added a double domed sapphire crystal to it 😎👌🏻

@mackboronkay2015

Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your double dome crystal from / what size? Is it a one size fits all?

Agree , not that much like a Daytona at all - perhaps if it was black and white and the complications at 3, 6 and 9 would be. Anyway it looks alright though :)

I just got a Seiko Spirit SBTR027 delivered from Sakura yesterday and I can't recommend it enough. Sure, the sapphire and the bracelet on the speedtimer are nice upgrades, but do they justify a 500$ price difference? The spirit JDM line from Seiko reminds me of what Seiko was a few years ago: you get a crappy bracelet and hardlex, but otherwise really cool watches with great designs and amazing dials for 100-200$. These things are awesome.

Love that t-shirt Jody! 😄

Some years ago I bought myself another seiko chrono for about the same price and similiar looks except the bezel - SNDC89P2. Really a stunner, wearing it a lot, especially in the summertime due to the light weight...you just have to get it off that ugly strap ;) Wish they would do these with meca-quartz.

I'm looking for an automatic with the best lume and a bracelet. I have a $350 budget. Do you have any recommendations?

I have the seiko the spirit as my first watch! Yall should check out the sbtr029, a bit homage-y but i just love the look of the platinum daytona

Check out Seiko Spirit SBTR013. This looks more like a Speedmaster, but also has the Daytona Vibe.

I've have a few chronos and I can say with absolute certainty, I've used the stop watch function for running and nothing else. I've never calculated the speed of a racecar, or even my own car. What does this have to do with this video. Not much; only to say, I think I'm done with chronos for awhile. A cheap awesome Seiko is not bound to change my mind. But they are nice. Thanks Jody. Divers are my thing. I'll be doing a lot of diving in the next 2 years. Already planning a trip to Australia to dive the GBR (If possible). 😮 in 2024. 😂🤩

That’s a great looking watch! A perfect size too. And I really like the burgundy dial as well. A typically awful budget Seiko bracelet mind. But that’s easily changeable. Overall, great value for money.

The Casio n the Pagani look exactly the same in the thumbnails Jody!

Nice looking watch. Makes me yearn for the two Seiko 7T34 Flightmasters I had in the early 90s. Sadly, I'm almost 60 years old and struggle to read those dials even with my reading glasses on, so I have to give chronographs a pass these days.

I'd love to see a review on a Hitori Habuka. I got one recently and I'm truly impressed I think one of the best kept secrets in the game right now. 297 usd on gnomon but there's a code for 20% off you can find as well

The flexibility of the steel band is intentional, I'm sure. The arm isn't strait as a cylinder, and a flexible band feels a lot better on it.

I've got a Panda Daytona alternative from Seiko, the 6138-8000 "Baby Panda". A lot more than $100 these days though sadly!

Also looks like the old Omega speedmaster auto date with the valjoux based movement.

I think the size is perfect and you can tell if it is 29min or 30 min on your lunch break, unlike some citizen's I've used. The Pagani is too big for my small wrists.

I have the blue version, the SND365. I've had it for a few years and I still love it. I'm actually waiting on a sapphire crystal for it as I type this. The watch is definitely worth the price but the bracelet is absolutely junk. Prepare to swap the bracelet. Otherwise, it's a great little watch.

My Seiko JDM Chrono I bought had a bracelet that would probably only fit a 6 inch wrist. I ended up putting a leather strap on it but would have rather kept the bracelet. Not sure I'll be buying anymore JDM stuff.

I collect Japanese JDM GMT's by Citizen and have no Chronograph so I'll be looking for one.Happy to see no tac

Definitely! I've been eyeing this watch for ages.

I just bought the dark blue and white sub dial version.

I would like to see if there's a nice bracelet that fits this well. maybe strap code? that would make me much more likely to buy one

Anyone know if they make any other color ways?

Beautiful dial gotta buy it

Looks really good on the leather strap, and the price is right.

Wanted to buy this one for about 5 years. More specific the snd365 which is a panda with a blue dial. Gorgeous but the chapter ring looking like plastic made me get the feeling of a cheep watch at that price range. Does anyone else get that feeling? Maybe I should consider this again as a red color is more interesting

This honestly looks like a lovely watch, especially considering the price

To me this seems way more like a speedmaster triple date homage without the date than a Daytona-esque watch. Really cool watch regardless.

Looks more like a Speedy I would have said, but that would not have the same financial rewards as saying ‘Rolex’ in the title 😢

Id love to see what you think of AliExpress Fliegers made with the Seagull 3600 (ETA 6497 clone). They can be had for $80!

Gary surely is a good man, thanks for the review Jody

The snd371p1 might be the best 'daytona' look one can get under 200 aud coming from the same line as this

i love the husky voice with that scottish accent ♥️♥️

@JustOneMoreWatch

Жыл бұрын

Ahahaah! So does your avatar....... "Why Hello There!"

@chickenporkadob0

Жыл бұрын

@@JustOneMoreWatch General Jody, You're a bold one !! ♥️♥️

Tudor did a chrono that was very similar to this in fact it looks like a homage. Similar colour and same lay out.

Casio Edifice EFR-527 is very similar in caracteristics and price but with a better bracelet, but lum is very weak.

You still sound like me after a good night out Jody 😰 great watch for the pricing, would have to switch the bracelet out however

I had a strict one in one out policy...... had

I have a lot of Seiko watches and Seiko 5s, but personally I found this and all of the >$150 Seiko chronographs to be pretty underwhelming. The problem with the standard black version I had is the silver print on the dial has much lower visibility at different angles than plain white. From a 2nd person viewers’ perspective and a distance of about 3-5 feet the subdials aren’t very visible and sometimes it doesn’t even look like you’re wearing a chronograph. Haven’t seen the Spirit chronograph line but those look much more promising

Looks more like the Speedmaster Chronograph Ref: 3513.30.00 but in red to me Jody.

Are there any other sub 39mm 12 hour chronos?

I'm surprised that Seiko didn't use the VK63 in that chrono,a missed chance to show it off....................................

Had no idea any Seiko could still be this cheap, I was hoping for an Invicta Speedway ;) Yeah even my Alpina quartz chrono doesn’t shut itself off in an hour so if you forget to stop it, and with a tiny 395 battery, doubt it will last the stated 2 years of life

I have this movement in a more vintage style Seiko on a leather strap, no tachymeter. I love the look and that sweeping chrono reset is unmatched. Great vid.

As one who has studied the functionality of chronograph movements in general, I can say that the ingenious architecture of the 7-T-92 movement is unmatched by any mechanical, Meca-Quartz, or any other quartz movements available out there. It amazes me that Seiko can deliver such a quality movement in a chronograph watch that costs only 100 bucks. This watch is by far more capable of the Daytona as far as functionality goes, the wonder of quartz movements. I love quartz and digital movements!. I love the philosophy that stands behind. Casio. These movements are cheap to mass-produce; they are reliable; they are affordable.

The $150 Seiko SBTR013 is even MORE of a Daytona lookalike. I’d even say it’s a flat out homage. Check it out.

Rolex,Seiko all the ingredients of a good video!

Is the crystal flat or domed?

I love this level of Seiko. Not perfect, sure, but you feel like you got more than you paid for.

Never thought I'd see my little obscure seiko daytona get a spotlight on this channel.

Always love to see a good price...and Out Of Stock

TBH I really don’t see the similarity to the Daytona other than the fact it’s a 3 register chrono with a stainless steel tachy bezel. Does look like a very nice watch though for the money.