Your review helped me get one @$199. After 1 week it's losing about 5sec / day. My SNK809 loses 5sec / mo after 6yr ownership. Love the hacking movement and improved water resistance. Styling is spot-on for my taste. Flat crystal would make face more visible while dome lets clothing slide right over. Love the blue theme & orange accents. Get the Havestoton Military card deck.
Great review, I have just ordered one. I already own an SRPG27, which is a bit dressier (with the more polished features) but really love the fliger style and brushed touches (blue/orange looks great too). Can't wait to get it.
I've been trying to get my hands on the black and orange SRPH33K. Living in Australia we always seem to be the last ones to get anything new. Anyway, Seiko Australia finally received some stock and I should have it by the end of next week. Can't wait.
@@JustWatches1 I got it today. It's not what I expected. Firstly, being in Australia we get the Malaysian assembled version. Nowhere does it say Japan. Pretty annoyed about that. The lume on this doesn't seem that bright. No even close to the videos I've watched on here. Not sure whether that's due to it's origin. Out sourced watches in shitty boxes. That's what we get here. You wanted me to let you know my impressions. I was excited, I'm not now.
@@mattede8744 oh no, that’s a huge bummer. So one thing with the lume is that orange lume is less bright than green and blue, the upside is it looks cool. The made in Malaysia v Japan is also frustrating especially if you thought you were getting a Japan version. Can you return it and get something else!?
@@JustWatches1 Thanks for the info on the lume. I still do like the orange on the black. As for it's origin, I'm going to get onto Seiko Australia and find out. Thanks for replying.
Seiko has a date only window (no day) on the seiko 5 gmt they recently released. So I’m guessing they see the day/date single window thing as more of a guideline than a rule these days. 🤔 I agree, this watch would be way better with no day or date for the type of watch it references.
It's a good looking watch with perfect size. A few cons for me: 1st is the price compared to what you get here. A saphire cristal and signed crown should be included if Seiko wants to upgrade It's brand. Nowadays it is standard for other (micro) brands. 2nd. The height is too large. No see through caseback is a much better option. Who wants to see the NH36 anyway🤔
Entry level watches should always include the see through feature because many newcomers as well as people who don't want to spend lots of money on different watches and just want to buy one watch will appreciate the feature. They can always release variations of the models where there's no see-through case back.
Some of the versions of this watch are OK for the price, but I really don't like the fake flieger style dial on what should be a field watch. Aside from being historically wrong, it's way too crowded and difficult to read.
Thank you for your nice review. I'm in the US they’re selling under 180 USD now for Black Friday . Can we get the Day in English on the calendar? Can we hand wind for the reserve of 40 hours because I don't wear watches all the time ?
Sorry for the late response. Yes, you can hand wind these up for the full 40 hours. I tend to just wind it a few times and set the time, Seiko movements auto winding from you moving is really, really good.
From my understanding, and I could be wrong, only J serial Seiko watches have the made in Japan designation. They have factories elsewhere, that make legit Seiko watches, but don't put made in Japan on the dial, and the serial number will have a K designation.
This one feels too generic to me, the snk80x feels special because of the size, sandblasted finish, simple case, flat crystal and flat dial colors and the price it used to go for.. And it looked perfect on a military nato strap.. If I were to choose I'd get the srpg (field type) which is the same watch but with better lume and a little more character.. The srpe (dressKX) is the best of the new models and has a lot of seiko in it.. This one in particular doesn't look like a seiko, it just looks like another modern watch..
You are right on point for the SNK80X series, they felt way more toolish. These newer ones are brighter colors and lose the feel of the old series. I haven't got my hands on a dressKX, but they look great I agree!
Your review helped me get one @$199. After 1 week it's losing about 5sec / day. My SNK809 loses 5sec / mo after 6yr ownership. Love the hacking movement and improved water resistance. Styling is spot-on for my taste. Flat crystal would make face more visible while dome lets clothing slide right over. Love the blue theme & orange accents. Get the Havestoton Military card deck.
Fantastic pick up and glad I was able to help. Enjoy it :)
I bought it 6 month ago and i love its blue dial and the strap is still intact ❤ love this masterpiece
Oh awesome, thanks for checking in. Glad to hear the strap is holding up over time!!
Great review, I have just ordered one. I already own an SRPG27, which is a bit dressier (with the more polished features) but really love the fliger style and brushed touches (blue/orange looks great too). Can't wait to get it.
Right on, let me know your impressions when you get it!
Likes fliger B model watches
I've been trying to get my hands on the black and orange SRPH33K. Living in Australia we always seem to be the last ones to get anything new. Anyway, Seiko Australia finally received some stock and I should have it by the end of next week. Can't wait.
Nice, let me know your impressions. I love the look of the black and orange one!
@@JustWatches1 I got it today. It's not what I expected. Firstly, being in Australia we get the Malaysian assembled version. Nowhere does it say Japan. Pretty annoyed about that. The lume on this doesn't seem that bright. No even close to the videos I've watched on here. Not sure whether that's due to it's origin. Out sourced watches in shitty boxes. That's what we get here. You wanted me to let you know my impressions. I was excited, I'm not now.
@@mattede8744 oh no, that’s a huge bummer. So one thing with the lume is that orange lume is less bright than green and blue, the upside is it looks cool. The made in Malaysia v Japan is also frustrating especially if you thought you were getting a Japan version. Can you return it and get something else!?
@@JustWatches1 Thanks for the info on the lume. I still do like the orange on the black. As for it's origin, I'm going to get onto Seiko Australia and find out. Thanks for replying.
Seiko needs to build a real no-date hand-wound movement and lose 3-4 mm off the thickness.
That would be amazing, I agree!
Seiko has a date only window (no day) on the seiko 5 gmt they recently released.
So I’m guessing they see the day/date single window thing as more of a guideline than a rule these days. 🤔
I agree, this watch would be way better with no day or date for the type of watch it references.
Oh wow, I didn't realize this. They are breaking their Seiko 5 rule, haha!
It's a good looking watch with perfect size. A few cons for me: 1st is the price compared to what you get here. A saphire cristal and signed crown should be included if Seiko wants to upgrade It's brand. Nowadays it is standard for other (micro) brands.
2nd. The height is too large. No see through caseback is a much better option. Who wants to see the NH36 anyway🤔
Yes for the MSRP this can't compete with most microbrands. The watch is very tall, no argument there.
I and other newcomers want to see any movement so yes me
Entry level watches should always include the see through feature because many newcomers as well as people who don't want to spend lots of money on different watches and just want to buy one watch will appreciate the feature. They can always release variations of the models where there's no see-through case back.
Dude your intro needs a little work but you're delivery is perfect! Keep it up!
Thanks for the feedback! What would you change on the intro?
Wonderfully precise and detailed video :) (liked * subscribed) thanks. I just bought one, for me its the best iteration of Seiko5 sport series yet.
Thank you for subscribing and welcome aboard :)
Glad you are enjoying it, I agree Seiko did great on this one!
A very good review of this watch!
Thank you for watching and commenting :)
Excellent review! I like it!
Thanks Tim :)
Some of the versions of this watch are OK for the price, but I really don't like the fake flieger style dial on what should be a field watch. Aside from being historically wrong, it's way too crowded and difficult to read.
Fair enough :)
Simple yet attractive. :) Nice review as always.
Thanks :)
Thank you for your nice review.
I'm in the US they’re selling under 180 USD now for Black Friday . Can we get the Day in English on the calendar? Can we hand wind for the reserve of 40 hours because I don't wear watches all the time ?
Sorry for the late response. Yes, you can hand wind these up for the full 40 hours. I tend to just wind it a few times and set the time, Seiko movements auto winding from you moving is really, really good.
I like this watch but when I check the text on the bottom doesnt have written Made in Japan in some store, is that a fake?
From my understanding, and I could be wrong, only J serial Seiko watches have the made in Japan designation. They have factories elsewhere, that make legit Seiko watches, but don't put made in Japan on the dial, and the serial number will have a K designation.
No cat, no party...
Thanks Jason, be well mate.
I know she didn't make an appearance :(
I'll see about getting her involved next week!
I’m surprised Seiko hasn’t started putting quick release pins on their straps.
I agree, I hope they will follow suit soon enough.
I think your watch is running fast bro
13.5mm in height is a bit much.
Fair enough :)
This watch is as tall as me! 😁
Yes, it is very thick :(
Is this really 100m water resistant?
That is the spec from Seiko, but I haven't ever tested it.
This one feels too generic to me, the snk80x feels special because of the size, sandblasted finish, simple case, flat crystal and flat dial colors and the price it used to go for.. And it looked perfect on a military nato strap.. If I were to choose I'd get the srpg (field type) which is the same watch but with better lume and a little more character.. The srpe (dressKX) is the best of the new models and has a lot of seiko in it.. This one in particular doesn't look like a seiko, it just looks like another modern watch..
You are right on point for the SNK80X series, they felt way more toolish. These newer ones are brighter colors and lose the feel of the old series. I haven't got my hands on a dressKX, but they look great I agree!