Seiko SRPE61 : The Silver Shadow 40mm 5KX ( The Dress KX ) SRPE61K1 / SBSA051
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eBay: ebay.to/2Pm051f
---- Straps Shown:
Ostrich Leather (on Amazon): geni.us/pNmU
Vario 2 Piece Leather Cordura: vario.sg/pages...
Ritche Black/Grey Leather Nylon (on Amazon): geni.us/S4gp
Barton Khaki Sailcloth (on Amazon): geni.us/KaItPX
Green Perlon:
Red Perlon:
Brown Saber leather:
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This one was a bit of a surprise. I got one of the new 40mm Seiko 5s out of curiosity. Yet it wound up renewing my faith in Seiko. That they still have what it takes to create a great affordable everyday watch. So this is definitely one to check out, as it may be the best affordable sport watch out there right now.
The idea behind it is a little strange, as it's a smaller version of the SKX or the new 5KXs. All done up with a dressy facelift. Which is why some are starting to call it the Dress-KX. Although no matter how odd that may sound, this one is pretty good. Reference SRPE61 / SRPE61k1 / SRPE61j1 .
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![Can Strapcode improve The Seiko DressKX / 40mm Seiko 5 Sports? [ SRPE61J1 SRPE61K1 Dress-KX]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/uvZr2gywT_g/mqdefault.jpg)
These are everything one needs from a watch. Does everything an Explorer does, and you can wear it, without crying over every scratch. A real working class hero.
If you mean it tells the time, then yes, it does everything the Explore does. Otherwise, no, they aren't even in the same ballpark.
It does more actually, it has day/date and the Explorer doesn’t lol
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Lanning Kann boom roasted 👍
The explorer empties your wallet, if you can get one.
@@thisispw yeah? You’ll get all your money back & more on an explorer and it’ll still be looking good & working long after this mineral glass cheap shitter.
I really like that you show watches on plenty of different straps in your reviews.
Same here. He’s a good reviewer
He does a great job. A good, unique style.
Exactly
I think that the right strap can really make a watch. A fact that's usually overlooked by most other online reviewers.
Looks stunning on that ostrich camel strap
I used to be a scuba instructor. I'm getting one of these. Divers dive with dive computers. They are ugly and when you get out you soak it in fresh water and put it away.
I wouldn't trust my life to a watch. Nobody goes down 100 just on air. You get nitrogen narcocis around 60 and you are risking O2 tox further down.
If it's fine for swimming, it's fine.
I love this thing because it reflects that I used to dive but life moves on and this is a practical, beautiful watch.
Great video. This the best looking watch I could find after looking at what felt like every watch on planet Earth.
Man... It's like you are actually speaking from inside my own head. Great vid, thanks. Got a black and immediately started scheming on how to ditch it for this beautiful grey.
I am impressed by the production quality of your clip, especially the various strap choices, pro-level shots with attention to details, good lighting, your calm voice with right tone and tempo... awesome
dido, you did a phenomenal job on this video. Keep it up.
As a sucker for Seikos and budget timepieces in general, I am baffled as to how I have not come across your channel before. Outstanding commentary, nailing both the pros and cons of the watch, as well as referring to the context of the Seiko 5 lineup when necessary. You just won a subscriber!
I love the review, and love your enthusiasm. It is indeed a compelling offering.
Tudor black bay 36 and 41 succeeded with this style so I think seiko probably has a winner in this price bracket. Grey dial is 👍🏻
I play this video every time I want to sleep 💤...that radio voice was ment for grate things
Wonderful review, mesmerizing voiceover and awesome photography as always. On that crown issue: I don't need it signed because I'm already sure it's a Seiko by looking at the dial. I also don't need it screw down because I can easily wind and adjust it that way and there is no point of failure or wear like a thread. I like it exactly as it is - just like the rest of the watch - instant classic! I also don't understand how people consider this a downgraded SKX since it has nothing in common with it except the basic case shape and the dial layout. To me it is a far better everyday watch in every regard.
I think it looks fine without a rotating bezel, just like the Exploer l looks fine without one.
How could it even have a rotating bezel if it isn’t a diver in the first place?
I love mine! I too think the gray is a real stunner. I immediately swapped the NATO strap for a nice soft black Berfine calf leather band. I have a few Seikos and you're right about accuracy. It's a crap shoot. This one runs just a little fast. I found a great deal on mine, but it's been out a year already. I've found if I'm patient with Seikos, I can find them around 50% below retail.
It's a great explorer homage and huge quality.
When I saw this on Bruce's Channel, I got one right away. With the Anthesite gray dial. Mine is running -4/+4 per 24 hours. I'm sorry you're is father behind. Now I'm getting another as a backup but on a strap. That dial is gorgeous.
If these happen to go on sale during the holidays (like the 42mm 5kxs did last year) I'll pick up a second one. Maybe blue or the gilt.
I enjoy your reviews, from the content, to your assessment of the build quality, style, etc. I totally agree with you as to how beautiful this Seiko 40 mm 5KX with this grey dial looks. Keep up the good work, and thanks for keeping us informed as to what’s new in the watch community...Great work...Ed.
You picked a belter, looks the dogs for an everyday piece....⌚🏴⌚🏴
I'm going to be frank. Can't tell if you are insulting it or praising it.
You are doing a good job buddy. I love it when i search a watch on youtube and find a new channel through the watch. Really loved that you covered every point and every concerns that i had.
Thanks! It takes time to put these together, but I enjoy it.
Long Island Watch now offers a double dome and flat sapphire crystal replacements for these. Pretty cool.
That's good to know. Might get a double domed for this guy.
I can't unsee that GIANT dust particle on the second hand 💀 glad all 3 of mine are flawless
That's the problem of buying a macro lens. Sometimes what you see can't be unseen.
Recently picked up one of these on a local second hand web board not knowing much more about it other than it being a late model seiko for a ridiculous steal. With that said, I searched it out online and came across your video review. The previous owner said it was a srpe51 and you mention yours being an srpe61. This one came on a 2 piece leather strap, a seiko branded oyster style bracelet, and a throw-in nylon nato. Seems like the only difference between a 51 and a 61 is the watch's band if I'm not mistaken. The specs you mention are identical to this one and like you also mentioned, the accuracy was atrocious at a -26 seconds and a beat error of 3.3 before I was able to 'trial and error' regulate it to an acceptable 0.2 beat error @ + 4 seconds with a phone app. It seems to have settled in at between +3 to +6 seconds against my phone's clock wearing it over the past couple weeks so I'm satisfied with it now. The crystal's clean and a thorough cleaning of its backside around the gasket made it look presentable. The seller asked $75 mentioning how it wasn't very accurate and we settled on 60 bucks. I installed the bracelet and 2 new spring bars. Not sure if I'm going to keep it or flip it but as entry level seikos go, it's not too bad now.
I think the other difference between the 51 and 61 is the bezel. If I'm remembering right the 51 has a polished bezel, while the 61 is brushed. But overall minor differences.
$60 is a fantastic price for it! Eventually, I put this one on a strap code jubilee.
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@@RelativeTime Good info Shane and thanks very much for the reply. Your insight confirms that the one I bought is the 51 as it does indeed have the polished bezel and did come with the Seiko branded bracelet even though the leather 2 piece I mentioned is what came installed. I doubt I'll invest in another bracelet as this one suits the purpose fine and I'm looking to satisfy other endeavors at the moment so will hold off on upgrading it. I wasn't on the hunt for this one to begin with and only bought it for the price and the challenge of regulating it myself, so both urges were satisfied. It's a nice 'everyday' for the time being though. Thanks again for your insight, good luck to you, and take care.
Glad you gave it your seal of approval. I have one in order through an AD in Glasgow. Should be available in Scotland towards the end of August. Looks like a versatile everyday strap monster. Really looking forward to getting my hands on one.
Yep, I am absolutely obsessed with these, and hope to get the 57, with the gold hands and markers. Beautiful piece and popping a sapphire crystal in it is just going to make it pop. Great review, Shane!
Of course the sapphire will be more scratch resistant, but are you talking about a domed piece of sapphire? Otherwise, I wouldn't expect it to "pop" more than what already comes with the watch. Hardlex gets a bad rap, but I appreciate its clarity over sapphire. Sapphire is usually overkill on most affordable watches, but that's just my opinion.
I was tempted by the Gilt one too, but eventually the grey dial won me over.
How did the enamel dials for the Gin Clear come out?
@@RelativeTime they look absolutely stunning. I've been posting shots on instagram. Will DM you some
I’ve been searching for weeks for a “one watch” pick for everyday. I tried one of these on locally and felt it small in comparison to the seiko samurai I had on my wrist that day. As a few weeks have passed I’ve come to the realization the samurai is large and that this srpe will be perfect. I’m going to try to stop in tomorrow and pick up the one I tried on. They have a 30% off sale going right now for dads and grads so I’m taking that as a sign. Also thanks for the excellent videos! Top rate shots, editing, and voiceover. Good job man. You’ve earned another subscriber.
Thanks and welcome to the channel. I still love this watch, and I hope you will too. I've never tried the Samurai, but I think this one would be better for most days. I also recently bought a nice bracelet for mine.
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@@RelativeTime that jubilee looks great on there but I’m really not much of a bracelet guy in practice. It’ll likely live most of its life on a nato like my other watches. I’d like to pick up my first decent leather strap for it though since it definitely looks great on leather. Maybe also a sail cloth strap with rubber on the inside for beach/pool wear. A silicone nato might be a possibility as well. I like how you show it on so many different straps in both videos. It looks great on everything.
Seikos Rolex Explorer. No bezel means no bezel alignment issues, Halelulia. Perfect one watch collection
Got it, love it, £190 here in the UK. It looks great on a Berfine vintage red leather strap.
I haven't tried mine on red leather,. But I'm sure that looks sharp.
The strap it comes on actually looks incredible with that dial
I see it as a field watch that could pass as a dress watch with a band chageup IMO.
These models can already be found for around $125 in very good conditions. Scored this same one, but with polished bezel, plus a blue Srpe63. Amazing watch and amazing work on your video. Thanks!
That's an amazing price for one!
Seiko needs to make “king” versions of these. Sapphire, screw down crown (200m) and black day/date wheels on the black dial versions.
Spot on, as always! That dial tho! Love it!
5Xplorer is my favorite nickname for this watch!! That dial looks amazing.
That's a good one too.
Hi
well my watch arrived and I am pleased to report that its excellent. I'm pleased also with the NATO (first time to use one) and its the only watch I've used that feels comfortable on while typing.
So thanks for your review that led me to this watch, I've shared your review on my blog (something I don't normally do) and I hope that brings you a few more subscribers.
Best Wishes
Thanks . I have been scratching my seiko sports issues with the occasional 60's or 70s Sealion sportsmatic etc. This seems right up my street . God vid Richard
Good, thorough review. I really like my SRPE61. I am seriously looking into adding a Sapphire crystal.......Mine "seems" to be gaining 5-6 sec a day......which I'm happy with.
That's not bad. I'll wait until the Hardlex gets scratched up a bit before swapping it out, but I think it'd look amazing with a domed sapphire.
I heard that. I just ordered one from a seller that said it’s new, but returned bc the buyer said it was too fast. I’m used to the waiting game with autos to see their true “speed”. I hope it’s not super crazy fast. I can live with 30 secs a day. All my watches are on rotation anyway 👍
Lucky you! Mine is gaining 100 seconds a day! Not sure if I'm returning it or try to fix it. :(
@@miguelfm that's above the movement tolerance, you should return it. It's defective
great photography love the strap changes
Thanks!
These are currently on sale all over the place (or at least two or three places) for $160-$180. I just picked up an 057 (black/gilt) for $160, on a bracelet. I think the talk of Seiko's demise as an excellent value brand has been greatly exaggerated.
The Dress KX is a cool nickname. I'd love this in a purple dial, I think that'd be really cool.
That would be interesting. I'm not sure I've seen Seiko do purple before.
The PrinceKX
@@RelativeTime I've never really seen too many watch makers do a purple dial. Which I think is really disappointing, since it'd be such a versatile colour and in some situations could really stand out, especially if it's a sunburst dial.
@@dparis2172 Great nickname for it in a purple colourway.
Thats an Awesome name. So far the only purple dial watches I've seen are from Aragon and the purple version of the Irukandji from MAS. Which I told the brand owner it reminded me of Samuel L Jackson's lightsaber in star wars.
The gun metal look to the face of the watch looks really good. I do think a nice solid stainless steel bracelet will bring it up to a decent looking casual dress watch. Good find.
Supposedly Uncle Seiko has one that should work. I think it's supposed to be for the Omega Speedmaster. It might be worth checking out, but I'd be surprised if Strapcode didn't have something soon.
I bought the Uncle Seiko Beads of Rice bracelet for the Omega Speedmaster for my SRPE61. I just had to slightly bend the hollow end link tabs. I think it looks pretty good.
Seiko Are the master in this price range
I ordered an SRPE60 for my step father for Christmas. A couple of days ago, I put it on my time grapher. Other than a 0.6 beat error, it's literally running zero seconds per day! I was beside myself considering my track record with my other two Seikos, which I had to regulate myself. That being said, I am really impressed with the look and feel of the SRPE60 and am looking at getting an SRPE61 for myself. That grey sunburst dial is stunning.
O wow, that's really good. My luck with Seiko' accuracy is usually pretty bad. How do you like the two tone bracelet on the SRPE60?
@@RelativeTime Uh, not digging the bracelet lol! One of the spring bars came unseated while I was pulling it out of the box to check the movement. I thought I had it fixed and back in place. It popped out again. After some doing, I managed to get the problematic spring bar to pop in place on the case lug. They're stamped end links, so I'm sure the tolerances are off.
I'm not a bracelet guy myself. When Pete takes it to the jeweler to have it sized, I'll have him make sure the jeweler checks the spring bars.
He's a gold tone watch kinda guy and likes bracelets. In Vietnam, he wore a two tone Seiko Sportsmatic 5.
I like them, but for the price you're in sapphire territory. And the lack of the screw-down crown of course. But you did it right, went more to the dress side and less diver/ sports watch. Great review as always. Thanks!
Price is the biggest issue, not exactly a value proposition at full retail. But if they get closer to $200 later on it's a different story.
The Chinese are probably already offering watches almost identical to this Seiko 5 with a Seiko movement, sapphire crystal, screw down signed crown and a better strap for substantially less...
@@23727bgk I've looked at plenty of Aliexpress watches, so far I haven't seen anything quite like this. Don't get me wrong, there are some great Chinese watches that you can pick up for a bargain. In fact, I' have a few videos coming with some, but one of the things they don't do well is casual. Most of the watches on Aliexpress are either Diver homages or Dress watches. Not too many that I'd classify as casual or as a sports watch.
Although if these get popular enough I'm sure someone will put one out.
Love it 😍 very Tudoresqe (41 & 36)...but a shame they ruined the dial with the day/date. Don't get the hatred folk have for hardlex, never even scratched one in 25+ years!! Good review as always, cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
Ooh I'm doing the Grey dial with the vario. Its such a good look.
You Sir are the Strap King!
Consistently classy reviews with sumptuous content. Thank you.
Thanks! I'm actually working on a follow-up video to this one. Strapcode finally got around to making a bracelet for the Dress-KX. So I got one, and will have a short video showing it off soon.
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That sounds good. I shall definitely tune in.
I have both the grey and green versions of this watch and am waiting on Vario to restock the 20mm Cordura Charcoal Zulu strap. That was a great choice of yours and by featuring it you could be responsible for the present unavailability ,ha. All the best for the upcoming video and I'm looking forward to another dose of class.
I've never been an SKX fan, and this doesn't make me go from 6 to midnight either!🤨 .... but thanks for the strap fashion show Shane, one or two nice looking pieces there that I think I'll be checking out. 👍👍
I wasn't an SKX fan either, which is why I wasn't expecting much. I just got sent those Armilla Perlon straps. Never been a huge fan of Perlon, but some great colors.
First watch I’ve been tempted by for quite a while!
What many of us don't realize is that Seiko intentionally not improving their bracelets actually allows 3rd party bracelets manufacturers and the modding community to grow. They do this to support small businesses. This is common in a lot of Japanese companies, particularly in the automotive industry. Toyota and Honda engines for example, are detuned significantly and you have HKS, Mugen, TRD, Tomei making performance and tuning parts for those cars. Japanese companies support each other...
So that's why the movement loses 30secs/day. LOL
@@rafapazos06mine loses 1.5-2 spd
What a stunner! Would be better with sapphire, but not a deal killer for me. I am fine with it not having a screw down also as this is not a dive and the time piece should not have one.
I had my eyes on this for a while but you sir, just sold me that watch.
I like this one a lot. Very cohesive design. I'm gonna pick one up.
Love your reviews, this one is a homerun, sleek and versatile, i just think new Seiko 5's are a bit overpriced for what they offer.
Thanks. Unfortunately that pretty much describes any new release from Seiko these days.
Love the anthracite dial! & that lume is great, it looked like it kept up with the Kamasu!
It's a great dial, love to see more like that.
This is actually seikos version of the jaeger lecoultre polaris auto. It’s extremely popular.
This one, with the internal bezel?
www.hodinkee.com/articles/jaeger-lecoultre-polaris-automatic-review
I was trying to do the same and wait for prices to settle but pulled the trigger on an interesting JDM version the other day. Thanks for the video.
Which JDM did you get? The gilt one?
@@RelativeTime Stumbled onto this one. SBSA061 There's a few models with this colorway they're calling the Japan Collection.
I am new into watches but already have got several. And I have decided to get this model in the grey dial option. There are already modders who offer it with the mineral glass replaced with sapphire crystal. But I want it with a nice stainless steel or titanium bracelet.
Hi Shane. You have absolutely the best one, and I want yours on the grey NATO strap. The Dress KX is a perfect name for it. Great review and an excellent, very desirable watch. 👍
I think the 'DressKX' nickname is well suited for this line of watches. It pays tribute to the fact that this watch after all is a derivatative of the 5KX, albeit a good one. It's catchy and it'll probably become universal among watch collectors.
Hey Saen, Thanks for reviewing this watch. I really like it, and as you mentioned the gray dial is a killer. Today's price on Amazon is $220. Feb.13.2021 Keep up the great job. ps, I like the Dress KX.
61k was instant love for me. Grey looks amazing. The only thing it's automatic, since I use different watch through the week and everytime fixing a time is annoying, I stick with quartz watches.. and chose casioak 8aer. I still love 61k, but now my full grey G-Shock is my favorite watch by far, But yeah, still a great watch for this price. If I was near byuing my first watch I will definitely stick with that one
As you collect more and more watches you just accept the fact youll be adjusting time a lot. My wife still gets annoyed every time I ask Alexa what time it is.
@@RelativeTime yeah, sure, but mechanics just stopped after few days.. and that's a deal breaker for me, maybe I'm to lazy🤣
Depends on the day for me. I definetly have a couple go to quartz watches for when I don't have time, or wanna deal with it.
The dressKS nickname is awesome.
Seiko has a real winner here. If the price dips below $200, as most Seiko 5 do, it's going to be one helluva deal. If I didn't already own a sarb033, I'd likely buy this particular model.
I have no idea why someone would want a screw-down crown on this watch. Beside it being another potential point of failure, it is also an unnecessary inconvenience every time you want to wind the watch, and/or set the time and date.
I agree, the Vario cordura strap looks great with this watch!
Excellent review!
Totally different feel from the SARB, I own both and couldn’t be happier. 👌🏽
@@jessemartinez6120 Understood. I'd be happy to have both watches in my collection. But considering my particular priorities at this point, another dark dialed, Seiko powered watch would be redundant and I'm looking to stretch for something in a slightly higher bracket, with a lighter dial. If in a year's time this watch is available at a lower price, I'd definitely consider getting one.
Ok you got me. This one is definitely on the wishlist.
It's surprisingly good. Hopefully they go on sale for the holidays.
I have the blue dial one with bracelet and love it. Very flexible everyday watch. It can wear sporty or more dressy depending on the strap. Actually I think the bracelet and nato strap versions cost the same--$275 MSRP--and it's the two-tone watches that cost an extra $50. So, I think the bracelet version is a better value. I got it for around $230 from a dealer (15%) which i think is a terrific price. It's similar in design and concept to the Black Bay 36 (but naturally larger).
Excellent video. I bought the blue dial because I liked the color and contrast. I now wish I’d seen your review first, I might have looked more closely at the grey. There’s a big advantage to seeing watches in person.
The first of the new series to make me look up and pay attention. Up until now I've been quite happy just to ignore them. Dropping the bezel is a great move as it probably saves cost for them. For us, it gives us something new that puts out vibes of Explorer or Black Bay for 36. With it being a 5, the day-date complication is not going anywhere but I'm fully expecting the mod part guys (looking at you Yobokies, nakomi, dagaz et al.) to bring us a new no date dial very soon.
I put a Pilot Bezel on my SRPD with the Beige dial and Milanese bracelet and it makes a great casual/dress watch.
I agree it's a great looking watch that I would like to wear.
Super nice video. Always enjoy the effort you put into them, very professional...
Very sharp watch! It does check a lot of boxes. This is definitely on my radar.
This is my main watch, love the size and weight. The lume lasts all night too.
I think the name EXKX would be better due to the explorer vibe it gives off. Just ordered one at a great price. Great review as always.
"For your consideration..." :). Nice review, I really like this colorway and that stainless steel bezel. Classic styling. A very interesting and tempting offering.
Fantastic genre-crossing redesign that does a whole lot more right than wrong. Very happy with my SRPE53 in blue sunburst. Loving it on a shark mesh. Also had the SRPE57 “gilt” black with gold but it wasn’t quite as versatile and lacked a sunburst effect. Looks like a 61 may be in my future... :)
Blue and red dials look like child's toys or a clownshow on your wrist 💀
If that were sapphire I’d pull the trigger immediately. Really nice piece
I never u understand why people are greedy to pay the amount of money what Seiko asks. I always paid full retail price, reason why, I love Seiko and I want to support them, by paying the price what they want. Nobody said, why a Patek should cost more then 5000 for a simple steel watch?? Nobody asks why a Richard Mille with a rubber strap asks more then 200K? But when Seiko that way better then Mille asks 500€ for their watch, people say, I bought it for 380€ proudly 🤦
I was really interested in this watch until the price rolled around. Call me when it goes for $150. Great review.
Tom Cantu Well last year the new 42mm 5KXs went on sale during the holidays for about $150-$160. Hopefully this one does the same.
do you want watches or to bargain ?
Cézaro De Luca Both when I can find them!
180$ now in amazoj
I got mine for $160 last week brand new. Great review btw. 👌
getting this for my bday, ddnt expect the quality of the video thanks
I totally agree with your both positives and negatives about the watch. I was planning to purchase the black dial with golden hands and markers version but i found my invicta 1953 which has much better looking than the Seiko, same movement etc. also has some cons(like almost 14mm thickness, weak lume and being a homage) but half price of the seiko👍
my favorite Seiko, beautiful watch, i was worried about the bracelet but its a great watch. its my seiko explorer. wear it more than watches 5 times the price
Nice vid, thanks for that! DressKX is an applicable name for a dressy KX, what else? The grey dial is really amazing, I heard myself saying a loud "WOW"! But then, it´s typical Seiko: No sapphire, no matching bracelet or leather. 300 bucks? Really Seiko?? 💥Not on this planet! Oh, I found a dark grey leather in croco style in one of my boxes....could match...... Ok, for 200 bucks (with sapphire), it would definitive match! 😍
Yah... that's just typical Seiko. Although one nice thing is that typical with most Seiko prices go down over time. These are about $200 now, sometimes a little less. Still no sapphire though...
Nice review.
That dial is really nice, a great alternative to black without straying to far.
It’s a nice enough watch. However, with Seiko, certain boxes that would be checked with microbrands are not checked here. No sapphire, unsigned crown. Since it not a diver, 100m wr and a pullout crown are ok. With those large crown guards this crown is very well protected.
Personally, I’m really not into these newer Seiko 5s, Im not a fan of what they did. Just my opinion, I would go for a Turtle and spend a little more, I like the ET Bezel.
I have heard this series being called the “Solid Boy”, I guess in reference to it’s fixed Bezel.
A few people have mentioned the "Solid Boy", which is evidently what they are calling them in Japan. Hard to go wrong with a turtle.
The one thing I'm really glad they did with this one was reduce the thickness. Which gives it a better feel.
I think that was one of my bigger issues with the 42mm 5kx. It's about the same as the SKX, yet it's not a real diver. So not much point.
Nice review, as it happens I really quite like this watch, it reminds me of the older Sports 100 Series (of which I still have mine from 1982 and its still running). I like the faces of divers but don't normally need the timer bezel (strangely few seem to know how to use them properly anyway). Its classy and elegant.
I'll be buying one when the prices go a little lower.
Iove the way you highlight straps , however , on this occasion I think the watch looks really good on its original NATO , they seem to have matched it up well colour wise. Seiko....just when I'm out they pull me back in...
Awesome job,great video,that strap with leather insert....wowzer😍
I own one, and love in more than the higher end models in my collection.
Nice review. I see it as a working man's Rolex Explorer.
Good way to look at it.
The japanese version says „Made in Japan“, its reference number is SBSA051. I like the looks a lot, especially with a light brown leather strap.
Good to know. When I put this out I was trying to find if there was a JDM version, but as they were still a little new couldn't find much.
I finally got the opportunity to try one on recently and I am very impressed. So much so, that I have shifted my priorities from acquiring a couple of higher priced micros, to making a SRPE my next watch purchase. I feel dumb for spending $500 on a Lorier Falcon when this watch is half the price and twice as nice on the wrist.
It is surprisingly good. I still haven't seen any bracelets from Strapcode, but Marc (long Island) now has domed sapphire for them. Been debating if I should put one in, or wait until the hardlex gets scratched up first.
@@RelativeTime I was surprised that I wasn't hating on the bracelet when I tried it on, but then again, I'm not as spoiled with straps as others might be. 😉
As far as the crystal, why not just wait until when/if it's needed? While I like the scratch-resistant confidence of sapphire, I actually don't mind hardlex/mineral (or even acrylic, for that matter). I think it is generally clearer than sapphire, it attracts less smudges and cleans up easier, too. Or maybe I'm crazier than a bag of cats...
Thanks for this review - honest and to the point. And I'm really temptet...I own a turtle with a gray dial identical to that one and it IS stunning!
Just received my srpe57 the gild one and I love it. I’m thinking of swapping out the crystal but the watch is just perfect.
Great review as always. Thanks Shane.
Thanks for the video. I've been searching day and night for a casual automatic, with a day/date function, exhibition case-back, and brushed finish. The links provided have given myself much needed price options, as searching by model number alone has yielded little options (Only the green SRPE65 and blacked-out SRPE69 are on amazon.ca atm), The grey SRPE61 is the most attractive to me, although the blue SRPE63 is a CLOSE second. This may be my option, if only I can get my hands on a brand-new SRP709, it hits my criteria+1, due to the arabic numerals.
Glad you found it useful. Supposedly these are getting a little harder to find as more people discover them.
I've said this before about other Seikos: If you're going to charge that kind of money, you need to pony up for the sapphire and ditch the hardlex.
Have you had hardlex watches and sapphire watches side-by-side to compare? I'm curious because, a.) I've had a couple of hardlex watches and have had no scratching (but I'm probably not as hard on my watches as others) and b.) I think I have noticed an advantage of hardlex over sapphire in clarity. I might be imagining that, but hardlex disappears more easily over the dial while sapphire produces more "haze" at certain angles and lighting. Sapphire also seems to be a smudge magnet and takes a little more effort to wipe clean than does hardlex.
Great looking dial. It would be even better with color matched date wheels. I agree that on a NATO, without Sapphire, and no screw down crown it should be in the $150 range
I am tempted to pick one up, but I will wait a little bit longer.
Worth keeping an eye on. Last year there were a number of the 42mm 5kxs on sale for about $160 during the holidays. Hopefully these do the same.
Mine has "made in japan" as well. Nice bonus. Also, I like the unsigned crown. It would be cool to have the presage type "S" crown, but I really really like the fine radial brushing on the crown end. It looks great, better than polished. Thanks for another awesome review! Also, I got the same gray dial but on a bracelet. The bezel is polished with the brushing in the middle, the opposite of the bezel on yours. Kinda wish I got the brushed, but I really wanted the bracelet. Even though it's folded steel, hollow end links and pressed clasp, it looks great & is super comfortable.
Crazy?! Mine does not have ”made in japan” on the dial...maybe a different lot of production? My first automatic and love the watch 💚
Good video. The gray is the best of the bunch.
I bought the green kamasu last year, and my brother bought the red one.. I've never been this jealous of him after seeing this 11:54
I love that combination. Green dial would look good with it too, but something about that red.
Always draws you in, every time.