Rolex vs Seiko | GMT Comparison
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- We are comparing the Rolex GMT-Master II and Seiko GMT watch. The price difference alone may seem like an unfair battle between the two, but is it really? In this video, we go over why you might choose one over the other.
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00:00 INTRO
00:44 DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY
01:21 FEATURES: BRACELET
02:10 FEATURES: CASE
02:59 FEATURES: BEZEL
03:37 FEATURES: MOVEMENT
04:19 PRICE
05:04 FINAL VERDICT
05:40 QUESTION AND OUTRO - Zábava
I own that exact Seiko 5 GMT and I absolutely love it! Its one of my favorite watches next to my Breitling Super Ocean. If you want a affordable GMT, this is it!
It’s a hard watch to beat, especially for it’s price. Thanks a lot for watching!
Having just only now found your channel.
I'm strapping in for the long run, love all the content that you've been making and all the different comparisons that you are making. Especially this gmt comparison.
Can't wait for the next upload!
Hey! Thanks a lot. I really appreciate the kind words. Hope you like my next one :)
Great comparison. I love my SSK003, but if I were in a sketchy part of town, I wouldn't wear either the Rolex or Seiko. I'd wear my 30.00 Casio.
Right answer!
I own a lot of Seiko’s. And the Seiko 5 GMT is nice. But as a man who has a large collection (too large) and getting close to retirement, I’ve really been thinking about selling them all and living our island life with only “one” watch. Rolex, Omega, and believe it or not a Seiko (LX Series). It’s desirable to be free of a ton of watches…all that winding 😂. That Pepsi Rolex is gorgeous…I know you must enjoy it. ❤
I say do it! This is the dream for a lot of collectors including myself to live with their “holy trinity”. I’m thinking to do the same in the future. As of now, it’s hard to let go especially while doing these videos. Need some of them for the content 😅. Let me know what you end up doing! Thanks for stopping by and watching my video 😃
Thanks for sharing. Where do you think your collection will be when you are at retirement? I'm not sure what plan you are on, but I would say that servicing costs will be an issue for a large collection.
Yes 100% on the Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi, and Batman, the jubilee bracelet for me. Also the Daytona Panda is beautiful. My dream watch though is the Platinum Daytona Ice Blue with Diamond Baguette Dial !
Those 3 you name are the best of the best. You have great taste my friend 😊
I bought this exact Seiko couple of days ago and im really happy with it! Its a killer watch for its price!
Glad you’re enjoying the watch! I find it on my wrist quite often in these Summer days :)
I’m really enjoying your videos keep up the great work
I'd never pay 11,000$ for a watch if it has the same features as a 500$ one. At 11,000$ you could easily get one with moon phase and extra complications from other swiss or german brands. You practically pay the extra money for the brand Rolex alone, which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you want to show off your wealth. I drive a Lexus LC500, but i decided to go for the Seiko GMT in orange, I love wearing it over my other watches. Besides, it's like you said, wearing an expensive watch while walking around sketchy neighbourhood gives you an uneasy feeling. Great video by the way! I subbed.
It’s hard to beat the value you get from Seiko. Much like Lexus, you’re getting a lot more for the money! Glad you enjoyed my video and thanks for subscribing!
The issue with Seiko GMT watches though is that they shot themselves in the foot when they released the Seiko 5 SSK series then followed it up with the release of the NH34A for the mass market. As much as I love the design of the Seiko GMT SSK005, why would I want to spend $400 on it when a Zelos Blacktip GMT, or Phoibos Voyager GMT at $399, which features an amazing lume and has inner AR Sapphire Crystal? or the Signum Cuda GMT for $50 for BOTH Titanium and Inner AR coating with Sapphire?
Also the elephant in the room is that accuracy window of +40 / -20 seconds per day, which is technically COSC compliant but this leads to situations where your watch starts being a minute or so ahead after a week or so from setting it. It needs regulation which isn't a big deal if you're deep into horology since that means you have your own timegrapher and case removal tool but not so much if you're new to it.
Great observations! It's amazing what micro brands are doing nowadays and the release of the NH34A calibers have really helped push the affordability factor on GMT watches! I wish they did this earlier when I first started my watch journey. It's a shame that Seiko as a brand is trying their best to go upmarket (as the value factor wasn't how it was back in the good old days of Seiko) but I can see why they are doing this from a business standpoint to remain competitive with mid-tier brands. Although with these watches being in the Seiko 5 line, I wish they could reduce the pricing on these... One can only wish haha. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
What movements are out there that currently provide around a 70-hr power reserve outside of Rolex, not including watches with solar technology. I would love to see more high-end watches that are knocking it out of the park with sweeping hand plus a power reserve exceeding a minimum of around 60hrs, preferably 3 days eg: 72hrs approx.!
I'm hoping the Miyota 9075 gets more attention soon, it's a "true" travelers GMT at a similar pricepoint but it's only used in a handful of watches. The Traska Venturer GMT was the only one I liked the aesthetics of but sold out so quickly as a microbrand.
Agree! I’ve noticed in influx in the popularity of GMT watches from micro brands and I’m all about it. Thanks so much for watching!
Great video! I subscribed to your channel. I own a Tag Heuer GMT Pepsi bezel. I love it.
Great watch! Thanks a lot for subscribing and glad you found my video helpful!
For the money I just wish the Seiko had a Sapphire crystal instead of Hardlex. If an inexpensive Tissot PRC200 can have Sapphire, I think this Seiko should
I agree but because this is under the Seiko 5 line, they can cut corners like on the crystal unfortunately… Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and hope you enjoy my next one!
Citizen uses it too for cheaper watches. I 100% agree
We all know Seiko uses hardlex most of the time...and when it's sapphire they are $700+
you can replace it with a sapphire, i think for like 100 $ max
@@minafrancis3014 At that point I think Id just go for a San Martin GMT diver with a ceramic bezel that comes with Sapphire and a Seiko movement.
Thank you for the great review and video. I've only had the same Seiko 5 GMT for a few days, love it, perfect summer watch (have a PRX and Legend Diver as well) and was lucky enough to try on the GMT Master 2 with Jubilee at a AD so got to compare the 2 and though you can tell in the quality, hence the price. The Seiko more than hold its weight for the price, joked with my friends, the jubilee is Rolex-lite and like you can mod the bezel and glass down the road. Respect the Rolex and have my name on the list but this Seiko is a wonderful everyday watch, feels like built to last and I get the hype now. Cheers and all the best!
What's an Explorer GMT with Jubilee?
@@srr3715 Its the Rolex GMT Master 2 I was referring to. Had the names mixed up.
Thank you! Yes, the Seiko 5 GMT punches well above its weight class and is the perfect everyday driver along side a Pepsi. I hope you get the call soon :)
Both stunning watches 😀 I love my watches I got my first Seiko and automatic watch I love automatic, I’m getting into watches and collecting them my collection mainly contains quart and solar watches so it’s nice to have an automatic in the collection and I’m going to get some more automatics and more quartz and more solar watches in the future. I love my watches makes me happy.
I just got one of these Seikos for Christmas. Belk had them at 30% off. And we got an additional 25% off for opening a Belk card. Total including tax was only $275. Crazy deal.
I have that Seiko GMT and I absolutely love it.
For the money, it’s really hard to beat! Thanks for watching!
I purchased this last year when it launched in India. The mikan orange is amazing. I always wanted an orange dial watch.😊
I just bought the seiko 5 gmt yesterday for my birthday and I love it.
For the price that cost the value is incredible, it feels way more premium than my Baume Mercier hampton XL (which has a crocodile leather strap which cost almost the same price of the Seiko gmt LOL). Different models I know, but just to give an Idea.
The rolex master gmt is for sure awesome, but their politics of selling and the price don't worth it for me, too much hype for this brand nowadays (I prefer Richemont group which don't give you an absurd waiting list, except few limited models).
I remember when my father bought is first rolex in 2000, a Datejust Oyster Perpetual for around 2000€. Ok 23 years are gone, but now the same one cost like 3/4 times more, the same thing didn't happen to Seiko that still try to maintain the cost low as possible.
The Pepsi 16710 is my favourite! 😎
I own the SSK003J1 Blueberry and it’s one of my favorite watches 👍🏻💯
I own both and now I use the new Seiko GMT in my daily life and travels.
It’s a great watch for traveling. It’s become my go-to as well! Thanks for watching 😃
Nice....Thanks
Both very Nice 👍🏻
This is a great pilot's watch. 3 time zones. Watch is set to my home time, the 24 hours on the watch face is set to GMT and the bezel to the time at destination. Super easy. Keeps great time. The luminosity of the face is very nice. I'm in the crew rest bunk for 2-3 hours the watch is bright and easy to read in the dark. As an airline pilot I love this watch. I also like how one can wind the watch without loosening the crown. I have 4 other GMTs none has the functionality of 3 time zones. I'm getting another one. If you want to impress get a Rolex. Want a watch that works as a pilot. This is it. The real deal. A true Pilot's mechanical GMT watch. A real pilots will love the price too. 🙂
does my Casio A500 count?
A little unrelated, but do you think Seiko will ever bring down the thickness of Seiko 5’s in general?
It would be amazing but I don’t seem them doing this anytime soon. A lot of people have concerns with the thickness, myself included. So I hope Seiko is listening and acting on this feedback!
Com'n guys. Chris is a natural. We need to get him unstuck from the 7k subs..
Haha thanks a lot! I really appreciate this comment 😃
I just purchased a Seiko Sport 5 GMT SSK 005 yesterday! The Orange dial! I really like the look and feel of it. It is a great watch to add to any collection. I recommend it if you want an attainable GMT. Wouldn't it be great if these went up in value one day! I know wishful thinking.
Definitely! These Seiko GMT’s are super fun watches and functional! Thanks for sharing 😃
Agree with @vkan1991. I also own that Seiko GMT and love it. Comfortable, attractive, and solid build. It gets wrist time up there with my IWC, Rolex, Breitling, and Tags. Great watch.
And I can buy 22 of them for the retail price if the Pepsi. 😂
If one had to justify the price of both time peices in the real world with the criteria being 1. keeping accurate time 2. reliability ..... at the end of the day......
Both for another reasons.. there are totally different watches with totally different prices... But worth it both.. okay there are GMT but all the others are differents... Calibers.. cases.. the feeling on your wrist.. the crystal and of course the secondary market
As a batgirl owner, I'm really debating whether I should get the Seiko gmt. Does yours get any wrist time over your pepsi?
Believe it of not I been looking for this review for size purposes, since I can’t show up to Rolex and ask to try one on
Amazing! You should try going into your local AD. At least in my area, I’ve noticed a lot of GMT exhibition models on display they’d let you try on! Maybe not the Pepsi but definitely a Batman. Give it a shot!
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I've got my eye on the Seiko. Obviously I'd love to own a Rolex someday, though I'd probably get the Skydweller. But I still think the Seiko has more than enough value for what it offers and will likely buy one soon. I wish I could put the bezel from the orange Seiko onto the blue dial version. I think that would look killer.
Value yes, for now, just as long as it doesn’t need a service. The Seiko new costs roughly $350 - $500. Used $200 - $250. A service will cost you $300. In the long run you will pay more for service than the watch is worth. The Seiko is great for the price, it punches well above its price point, but in the long run you can’t beat it to death otherwise you lose money.
@@Milofchg same thing I can say about Rolex and some other premium watch brands. I've a friend asked for a service for his rolex datejust in Milan, the cost was so high that he decided to not do it for the moment + time (like months). Btw I checked the price for the movement 4r34 and it's half the price you said, so 🤷♂
@@bigballoon89 To each his own I suppose. I know Rolex service is $800 (it's more if a Rolex has gold) in the US, $1200 for a complete overhaul. If you pay over that. Then the watch was damaged and that's when the costs starts to add up. Once Rolex says this watch needs this and that part that's beyond a standard overhaul? You will need to pay $$$$ plus wait longer to get your watch back. This is why keep up with the recommended service schedule, and try not to beat the hell out of a watch regardless make or model. I limited my collection down to a few luxury pieces (Rolex Explorer 36mm, vintage Sub 5513, Omega Speedy Pro, JLC Reverso large mono-face), and one Seiko - Turtle SRP777. That I paid $375 at Macy's. Great watch, tough, fun to wear, and a good looking timepiece. Just as great as my other higher end pieces. I like to keep it simple, low key, versatile, quality over quantity. Functional for every or any occasion.
The watch you can take damn near everywhere, with little-to-no fear, is worth its weight in gold. The watch you can't do that with isn't with a fraction of that.
My question would be is the Rolex $10 500 better than the Seiko?
Going with the Seiko
Great choice!
@@ClickyBezel i agree, too many people buy a rolex simply for the flex. its a damn shame.
Hey bro i always wonder why AP is extremely expensive then I got to know about a AP ad in my city and retail was still expensive but not as much as resale price and just like Rolex they don't have any one for sale
So why don't u try to cop an AP just like u did with Rolex I will love to know some key points to buy an AP at retail
Great idea for a video! I’m not in the market for an AP currently but I’d be curious on the process to pick one up. Probably not so different from Rolex depending on the model but definitely worth a try. I recently visiting the only AP boutique in Vietnam on a recent trip and it was quite a pleasant experience. If you ever see me with an AP in the future, this comment probably inspired that purchase. Hope you enjoy my next video and hope to see you next time :)
Among these two Seiko is a better watch, but Rolex has slightly more appeal among masses who aren’t exactly into mechanical watches but are into marketing hype and so called infamous “status”.
“Affordable GMT” wasn’t common bc they left out quartz movements. Svalbard has GMTs under 200 USD using Ronda quartz movements. Also…Timex anyone?
That’s true but it’s really nice to see more mechanical GMT’s being pushed out. Thanks for watching!
... so Seiko for sketchy areas only?
I got both. Pepsi better, save up for it.
Seiko 5 Gmt is a great watch for the money and u don’t have to worry about getting robbed😆
I like the my seiko gmt better than my Rolex 😂 because I can wear it at work and not worried about getting hit lol and actually the seiko is better looking than my Rolex gmt only on my opinion 😊
Thanks for sharing! Very true that wearing a Seiko is worry free compared to Rolex and depending where you live, you don’t have to worry about theft!
I have quite a few Seiko and I love them but GMT Rolex is incomparable 😀
Yes, you’re absolutely correct! Replicated but never matched. Thanks for watching!
HARDLEX 😔
Either stand or have your table lower, you look awkward af when you sit there waving your flared arms around. Id suggest also moving the camera back a bit, would look better.
Wow thanks for the suggestion!
It’s actually the table I edit my videos on so it may not be best for videos but works for editing. Sorry if it annoys you this much.
@@ClickyBezel I exagerated a bit but still, a lower table/higher chair and camera just a little further back will improve a lot.
Lol proprietary steel is one of the dumber marking terms ive head of in a while.... As an engineer not sure how you can call something 904L and proprietary. It meets the specs of UNS N08904 or it doesnt
they better make the best jubilee they invented it lol
Very true haha. Thanks for watching.
To be quite honest, if you are in a skechy area, you are sure to get robbed no matter which of these two watches you are wearing 😂
In Toronto canada I buy a super super clone I bring it to a rolex expert he say it was real rolex . Unbelievable. Your super clone look just like mine. You a expert but a regular person like me will never know. Imagine on nkuwan