Seiko SRPD65 Review: Seiko All-Black PVD Dive Watch On Bracelet
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- This video review will cover the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD65, an all-steel watch whose case, bezel, and bracelet are completely coated in Seiko's "Black Hard Coating" that imparts a glossy-black look.
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00:00 Introduction
Intro to the Seiko SRPD65K1, a black PVD Seiko 5 Sports watch on a matching bracelet.
00:38 First Look
The SRPD65, a black PVD (or black hard coating, as Seiko calls it) watch, looks great on the wirst. When comparing to other Seiko "stealth" or "blackout" watches, it's clear that the black hard coating here is glossy as opposed to the matte finish encountered on other black Seiko 5 Sports srtyles.
01:02 Case Details & Dimensions
The case of the SRPD65K1 boasts a polished finish on its flanks and a brushed texture on the top surface of the case.
The case dimensions are as follows:
- Case size: 42.5mm
- Case thickness: 13.4mm
- Lug-to-lug: 46mm
- Strap size: 22mm (between the lugs)
03:08 Unidirectional Diver's Bezel
The bezel matches the case in its finish and has a black insert with metallic silver markings. It does not have a luminous pip as is common in some Seiko divers. Nevertheless, the bezel offers great contrast and legibility
03:30 Black PVD Bracelet
The SRPD65K1 has a full steel bracelet with the same black hard coating. Like the case, it also has a brushed finish on the top and glossy sides. The links taper down in size from the case to the clasp which is a folding clasp with a dual-button release.
Overall the bracelet is quite comfortable to wear. The durability of its coating is yet to be seen.
04:51 Watch Face & Dial
The SRPD65 has a jet black dial with applied hour indices that have a polished finish that offers an attractive contrast with their background. Additionally, the hour indices have a lot of lume that is Seiko's green LumiBrite. The center hour and minute hands possess the same composition as the indices.
The day-date aperture seen at 3 o'clock has black font on a white background. In this model, the two languages for the day are English and Spanish. Saturday and Sunday are in blue and red font, respectively.
The date is a black font on a white background that contrasts nicely. This SBSA028, being a Made in Japan model, has two languages for the day: English and Japanese/Kanji. Additionally, Saturdays are in blue and Sundays in red.
06:39 Demonstration Of How To Set The Day, Date, & Time
Since this watch has a non-screw down crown, the movement can be wound when the crown is at position 0. However, this also entails that the water resistance tops out at 100m vs. the common 200m encountered in other Seiko dive watches.
08:33 SRPD65 4R36 Movement
Through the crystal caseback we can see the self-winding (automatic) Seiko 4R36 movement powering this watch. The caliber boasts 41-hour power reserve, a hacking seconds (Stop seconds) function, +45/-35 secs/day accuracy, and the hand-winding functionality mentioned earlier.
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great review, very insightful; thank you
Glad you found our review helpful!
Rafael
Hello. I have purchased this watch SRPD65K automatic and very pleased.
Looks really nice .
Great to hear!
I’m planning to add this Seiko watch to my collection
I think it's a great choice! What else do you have in your collection?
10:41 what's music type is that?
if i can only choose between this and the SRPD76K1, which one do you prefer? An answer really helps, thanks befor. A great video afterall
Depends on how you want to use them. As an everdya watch, I'd probably prefer this SRPD65. If you want a dressier style, the SRPD76 is the better option.
Rafael
@@Bespokeunit thankyouu.. means a lot
@@christopherjamestong6552 my pleasure!
My son wants one. 👍🏼
It's a great watch! I'd keep an eye on eBay listings as the price can vary depending on the vendor. If this one is outside your price range, I'd still say go for a Seiko 5 Sports, there are other models which are more accessible.
Rafael
8:23 How often are you diving to 100m? That's some serious diving / planning involved!
This comment was a bit tongue in cheek, as many watch collectors complained that the water resistance of the watch was reduced to 100m. I've never had to dive that deep and I imagine most watch fans haven't either, so I don't see a big issue with the 100m rating on this SRPD65.
Rafael.
How long does the PVD coating last? It will eventually wear off due to wear and tear?
Hey John,
It's tough to say. How long the PVD lasts will definitely depend on how much you wear the watch. During my time with this SRPD65, I did notice the underside of the bracelet was starting to wear off but this is understandable seeing as how its a high-contact area. Unfortunately this is just the nature of PVD, whether on this Seiko or even on more luxurious ($1k++) watches.
Rafael
Sorry what do you mean with pvd ?
@@Bikeholic. Particle Vapour Deposition
@@Bikeholic. Fancy term for powder coating. 😆
I have 4 x SRPD's, great value watch and come in heaps of cool colour designs. With this one I only wear it with a Nato, they look awesome with Nato's with black PVD buckles. The metal oyster style bracelet on all these SRPD's is pretty crap looking and feeling to be honest, I literally take them off immediately and replace them with something nicer., Strapify King Jubilee or StrapXpro rubber are very nice.
Agreed that the normal bracelet on these 5KXs is just OK. Definitely worth replacing once you buy this watch but not a must-do, in my opinion. Will also shout out Uncle Seiko for aftermarket bracelets (not just for Seiko) but they can be a bit of an investment compared to the overall price of the watch, so NATOs definitely make for a good midpoint.
Rafael
Is there a difference between yours and the gunmetal grey? Really hard to see from photos whether the gunmetal grey is the same
I'd call this one gunmetal, though there may be other tones of gunmetal. Do you have a link to an image/product listing of the one you're referring to?
Rafael
@@Bespokeunit thanks Rafael, I don't think it will let me post the link. It's the SRPD65K1 on watchnation
@@yus16g The one on watch nation is the same exact model as reviewed in this video. If you're gonna pull the trigger, I recommend buying on eBay (ebay.us/a5YWlm), as it's where they're usually the cheapest. If anything, just look for listings that say the condition is New. For example, I'm currently seeing one in brand new condition for $205 USD which is not a bad price.
Rafael
@Bespokeunit very much appreciated Rafael
Whats the ideal wrist size to wear this?
Hey there,
Unfortunately it's kind of difficult to pinpoint a specific wrist size, especially cause models like the Seiko 5 Sports are made to fit as many wrist sizes as possible! Additionally, the wrists of different individuals can have the same circumference, however the shape of the wrist may not be the same.
Rafael
Is it automatic?? How long will the battery last?
Hey there,
Yes this SRPD65 is automatic. It's power reserve last about 40 hours.
Rafael
Hi there, is this a Black not a Gunmetal?
Hello,
I would definitely describe this a black and not gunmetal as I consider the latter to be a grey tone.
Rafael
so the gun metal thing or the color will fade away or even peeled off along the way? cause someone says it's basically the watch itself is being coated by gun metal color and it will come back to their original color
i'm started to wondering whether it's worth to buy as my first mechanical watch😢
Hey there,
Yes, unfortunately this coating will fade away with wear and reveal the steel below. This is a problem will all coated watches. If you're looking for a first mechanical watch, I can definitely recommend the Seiko 5 Sports watches but I'd suggest going with a steel one that is not coated.
Let me know if you need more help.
Rafael
@@Bespokeunit Thank you for the feedback, Rafael. I probably will consider either taking SRPD61K1 or SRPD55K1, since basically it has different colorway each other. Also get rid of SRPD65 from my choice, sadly.
Man i really like this finish but then I intend to wear it for 10yrs as daily watch but the coating fading gives me second thoughts
Depending on how much you wear it (and bang it/scratch it/scrape it) the coating will probably last a few years, but get progressively worse with the wear and tear.
Rafael
@@Bespokeunitthen which Seiko 5 sport variant will trade best with long daily wear ?
@@aadisingh8443 If you're concerned about the wear and tear showing too much, then I recommend going with any of the steel models. They won't show the scratches as much and can be refinished (polished) to get them looking almost brand new. We've reviewed of ton of other Seiko 5 Sports models in steel here on the channel, check out this playlist: czcams.com/play/PLfsWHCy_hDdqTjTtJ0AEmyRv4XMwP32Xc.html
Rafael
@@Bespokeunithow about the matte black one? is it still doing great for the finishing ?and how about the glossy one?Thanks
@@MalvTzy If you're going for the black watch look, the matte black one is probably the most durable option czcams.com/video/uEqYvECsmpM/video.html
Are the bracelet links hallow?
Yes, the bracelet links of this SRPD65 are hollow.
Rafael
Thats awful.
@@ivanmirones9220 It's pretty much standard at this price
I have a $200 Seiko 5 Baby Monster with solid bracelet including end links.
@@ivanmirones9220 Hmmm now you're making me doubt myself. I'm away from home at this time but will check the bracelet once I return. However, I really remember this being a hollow bracelet link... maybe it's just the center link that is hollow and not the two outside links.
you have shiny nails , nice
Had to make sure they were presentable for the camera.
Rafael
Just gone mine. How about maintenance for this one. It's cheap for an automatic, but it's a Seiko nonetheless. Once every 5 years? Afraid it might be expensive or if not they will mess up the watch.
These could probably last as long as 10 years without service but it'll depend on how much you wear it. Basically, if you notice that it's not keeping time well enough, it's probably time to take it in for a service which I can't see costing more than $100-200.
Rafael
@@Bespokeunit Thanks for the answer! Mine came out of the box with a pretty good beat error, but is running consistently fast, circa 25 seconds a day ... depending on much I wind it. It can go to 35, sometimes less. Seems within Seiko accuracy range for this mechanism.
I guess this is just the nature of these little toys.
@@84Justino Depending on where you bought the watch, they often sit in stock for many years so just because you received it recently doesn't mean it's recently manufactured. If the inaccuracies really bother you, you could try taking the watch to a local watchmaker to have it regulated. It certainly won't be chronometer spec, but I've heard that a watchmaker can make the Seiko movements keep time quite well.
How easily this model gets scratched? I don't dive. In fact I can hardly swim. But I work in the entertainment industry where I wear black clothing like 100% of the time. Cheers.
Hey Rene,
Unfortunately with any black-coated watch, you can expect the coating to wear off with increased wear. The question would be how much you mind this effect occurring. With this SRPD65, I have noticed the bracelet coating wearing off more so than the case given that this is one of the highest-contact areas. As a comparison, I would say the coating on the SRPD79 (czcams.com/video/uEqYvECsmpM/video.html) is more resistant, but that watch is on a strap as opposed to a bracelet.
Hope this helps,
Rafael
@@Bespokeunit Thaks for the answer. I might go for the SRPD79 which is completely black. Suits my style.
@@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz I actually prefer the SRPD79 as well as the black is matte rather than shiny
Like any watch it can get marked if miss treated and I have a stainless steel bright finish and the scuffs are visible.
This is not a dive watch. It is rated 10 bar. Snorkeling at most.
You're correct, this watch is not rated for diving. However, it's certainly designed in the style of a dive watch, with its unidirectional rotating bezel.
Rafael
I jumped in and went 200ft and the watch survived. Try it bet it works
Who cares lmao acting like everyone’s a diver