Why this is the best watch value at any price point - Seiko SNK809

We are going to revisit a fan favorite today, the 37mm Seiko SNK field watch. What makes this watch the best bargain around? Hang around to find out.

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[onemileguy]

Had my 809 now for over a year, I wear it everyday at work in a ICU and shower with it. Not one problem with it. It has survived the pandemic so far and the excessive amount of alcohol... on my hands.

[fortylove]

The tan one is one of my fave watches and never fails to get a compliment. Rugged, elegant and precise.

[charles_the_elder]

I have bought probably 8 of those in the past 3 years. I usually put a sapphire crystal, new dial, and nice strap on them, then give them away to friends.

[alvin_adiwira]

I've owned this for the last 2 years. Perfect daily wear for work. I work in an industrial area. Set it once, wear it everyday, keeps on running well. My fav is SNK 809, the black one coz it has black day date disc so it doesn't distract from the dial colour. The strap is crap, so changed it into nato strap. This piece especially the black one is really a strap monster. Easily can dress it up by giving it a nice dark brown leather strap. Or giving it military look like I did with green nato strap.

[andrewpusher]

The SNK803 was my first automatic, awesome watch. Be careful though. It gets scary after the first one.

[matthewgurlitz]

I have the cream one as well. A very modestly wearable size (although I enjoy larger watches as well) and a sweet combination of flieger and field watch. The bead blasted finish is well done, and the matching hardware on the strap brings it all together.

[BrandonSM]

Recently just bought the black one actually! I’m a beginner and this will be my first automatic. I was sceptical at first with the limited water resistant...but I usually take my watches off when I’m swimming anyways. At the moment it is still being shipped to me and I haven’t received it. But now I’ve seen two reputable watch channels re-visit and review this watch this week! Makes me more excited and happy about my purchase! Thanks for the awesome video!

[BrakkoJanus]

I recently did a collection purge, and kind of went back to basics picking up an SNK809, always wanted to see it in the metal. You just don't get that kind of quality, design and especially size outside Seiko 5s. Really love it, makes you appreciate the simple things.

[KakashiHatake-oump]

Own the black thanks to TGV's recommendation and love it!! (My first watch none the less!)

[daletaylorjr.]

My 809 was my first automatic and was purchased from you!

[Occupant]

My snk803 was my first automatic and may still be my favorite. I just put it on a green canvas strap and it looks perfect.

[Kylemsguy]

The SNK809 was my first mechanical watch too! I remember buying it off eBay from some seller in Asia. The crystal is scratched as heck, and I dropped it onto a hard floor once. The watch rotor even came loose at one point, so I had to open the back to tighten the screw. Through all that, it's still ticking :)

[MrHondaguy]

I got the 805, I put it on a Olive nato strap to fit my 8.5 inch wrist. I bought it specifically to be a beater watch and I wear it to work everyday, it’s just the right size and weight. Keep good time and will run two days on reserve. Great Watch!

[gileswhitaker]

I have the 807 (blue) on a distressed brown leather strap. I spent 3 weeks touring France with it recently. It was great. Just a very enjoyable, reliable small watch, rugged, unflashy and yet cool. Mine keeps good time (about 4 secs a day), so I didn't need to adjust the time at all on my trip.

[stephenhenion]

Your videos convinced me to get the Blue one first. Six months later I got the cream version. Sometimes People ask me if I'm wearing a Breitling!! ... doesn't get much better than that. As much as I tried the original straps, I've got one on a NATO, and one on a distressed butterscotch alligator. I smeared black nail polish in calculated areas. Its Fantastic. Thanks again Mark!!

[Jesse-Rodriguez]

I love my green, and bought the black and blue for friends. Great watch. might need the cream one before it is gone.

[johnboyofalaska]

I gave one to each of my kids (6 and 9 years old) and let them wear them everywhere. In fact the Seiko bands don't fit, and they loved the idea of Speidel stretch bracelets-- to I put each one on an old Speidel for them. they wear them everywhere- swimming, playing-- you name it. They have survived so far. GREAT little watches. (and infinitely modd-able)

[mikeloeffler]

Hey Mark I hav the blue Seko I have taken it swimming with no problems this watch is a beast I recommend it to everyone it just loses a couple seconds but day love your channel keep up the good work brother

[johnbart]

What was the “one more thing”? The suspense is killing us!!! :) thanks for another cool video.

[LabelFacingRight]

I bought a 807 as my first automatic a couple years ago and it’s still my favorite watch. Of course after a caliper of years of daily wear it has more than a few dings, at one point I decided to polish the case, chronically loose counterbalance, etc. Seriously considering picking up an 809 just to have one that isn’t all banged up. And I agree, even at almost $100 it still a great deal.