Video Review Of The Seiko 5 Sports Collection

Will this watch become Seiko's new best seller?

October 03, 2019

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A lot has been written about the new Seiko 5 Sports, so we thought we’d take this new collection and discuss it on video. On the contrary to what people might think, it is not the official replacement model for the SKX007. But what is it then?

After neglecting video for way too long, we recently started to record videos of our events and to review watches. It is a bit different from writing, and we definitely need to find our pace and try to get used to the camera. That said, we are looking forward to doing more of these shortly. Our first video is about the new Seiko 5 Sports models (we did an introduction here), a collection that has been the talk of the town in recent weeks.

Gerard and Robert-Jan discuss the new Seiko 5 Sports watches and also talk about the comparison that a lot of Seiko SKX007 fans are making. It isn’t a successor to this evergreen watch, but an entirely new model line (with lots of variations). The perception that it is a successor is logical, as the price is more or less the same (although the new Seiko 5 Sports is a bit cheaper when retail prices are being compared) and Seiko decided to us the same case design. But the Seiko 5 Sports is not a diving watch; it’s a sports watch that has a water resistance of 100 meters. Enough for most people. The timing of the introduction is also part of the confusion, as the SKX007 has been discontinued and not much later, the Seiko 5 Sports is being introduced. So, which Seiko divers watch is the perfect alternative for the SKX007? We discuss it in this video.

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Andrew Logan says:

Oct 03, 2019 at 08:19

then baby turtle is available in the UK and Germany, i bought one in the Frankfurt boutique

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1. Fratello Magazine says:
  
  Oct 03, 2019 at 14:44
  
  Cool, great to know! Unfortunately, Seiko is not always clear on their distribution of models (what goes to where etc.).
  
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CostinB says:

Oct 03, 2019 at 09:25

Do you have any type of info regarding a real successor for the SKX007? eventually with a decent price tag (25-30% increase)?From the Seiko diving watches line, I am very fond of the Monster line, but the latest one: SRPD25 is to far away from SKX889/781 and its descendants: Monster 2 and Monster 3. From my point of view, I like new Seiko 5 because it follows Porsche philosophy: almost the same body, with better inside, compared to SKX007 line. And this is why I was disappointed by the new Monster. It has a different case. Back to the New Seiko 5 line: my preferred one is: SRPD77K1. I would love to buy the same watch, but Prospex (lume pip, 200m, screw-down crown). And, as a personal touch: an orange chapter ring to match second hand :)CostinB – Romania

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1. Fratello Magazine says:
  
  Oct 03, 2019 at 14:43
  
  Hi CostinB,There’s no official successor announced (yet), that’s why we mention some alternatives in the video. Perhaps they will have something ‘Prospex’ as a direct successor in the collection, not sure. If they do, we will publish about it!:)RJ
  
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Alex Harlock says:

Oct 03, 2019 at 16:30

A true turd of a watch line that nobody asked for, Seiko enthusiasts least of all. Unfortunately it seems that Seiko have realised that you don’t need a quality product to make money, just good marketing. Time to shift over to micro brands if you want value for money and a Seiko movement.

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denisd says:

Oct 04, 2019 at 08:27

Good video with interesting insights, thanks!Constructive suggestions, if I may, the video is a tad long and I regret you skipped the traditional wrist check (is that a Grand Seiko on RJ’s wrist?) Also, you guys might consider popping open one of the bottles in the background. It would cheer up all of us!Not sold on the Seiko 5. That annoying habit of the brand to get a few details consistently wrong: no luminous pip, no screw-down crown (even for a 10 ATM water resistance). What’s the penny pinching rationale there?I like that “generic” milanese bracelet on the turtle, though… Where does it come from? I also enjoy RJ’s pronunciation of the name brand: “psycho”.

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Stefan Friedl says:

Oct 04, 2019 at 09:15

great video – love the mesh bracelet on Gerard´s SRP 777 – where did he find /get it from? Thanks 🙂

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Stefan Friedl says:

Oct 08, 2019 at 07:18

Hi again, any chance to get the info about the mesh bracelet of Gerards SPR 777? Thanks a lot

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1. Fratello Magazine says:
  
  Oct 08, 2019 at 13:38
  
  Hi,Please contact Gerard directly via the author page 🙂 It is the quickest way and pretty sure you will get a swift reply.
  
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  1. Stefan Friedl says:
    
    Oct 08, 2019 at 16:02
    
    found his contact details and will ask Gerard directly … 🙂 please ignor my previous question. thank you
    
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feyenoord says:

Dec 18, 2019 at 05:20

Thank you gentleman for the discussion. Based on your intelligent insight I have chosen to buy this watch. I toyed with the orange one since Holland is qualified for Euro 2020. I have played it safe and opted for the blue one with the fabric strap. SRPD51K2F. I purchased it on sale at Hudson Bay in Toronto. ( I understand they also have stores in Holland too now)… price was $293.00 C. tax included. We Canadians are like the Dutch, are frugal and love a bargain. The new Seiko 5 fits the bill perfectly.

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