The New Seiko 5 Is Outstanding! | Seiko 5KX 40mm SRPE57

The New Seiko 5
Seiko 5KX 40mm SRPE57

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[boringperson]

Tudor: We made the Seiko SKX
Seiko: We made the Tudor Black Bay

[expertreviews]

After watching this review, I visited the Seiko AD and witnessed this watch in person. It is actually amazing for this price point what Seiko has managed to offer. You are correct on the fit and finish on macro shots, no imperfections even though I've found a few on entry level Presages... This one is amazing... It actually comes wears smaller for 40mm case size due to smaller dial which's only 32mm... I disagree when you say it wears larger... Overall really compelling package..

[alexanderlehmann]

I put it on my Wanted list. A No Date Version in 38 mm would have been perfect.

[AliasEveWatches]

I like that the day date is white because it works with the symmetry of the dial as the hour marker on the 9 o clock is also a horizontal block similarly sized to the date window.

[CocoKoi]

THE SEIKO EXPLORER OH MY GOD I WANT THIS SO MUCH

[TheChaz]

I believe 5kx more commonly is used to refer to the dive styled 5’s you referenced. This is more well known as the “dresskx”. Great review, great affordable offering 😎

[KnifeWatch]

Second! Let’s this is what I’ve been waiting for from Seiko. Perfect dimensions. Modern style. No annoying features. Nice review and visuals as always AB!

[r.]

It's nice, but it would be even better with a black day/date wheel and a gold frame around the day/date window.

[ocb]

I had this one today, just arrived at my dealer's shop and i snapped it right away!
You should check out the SRPE51 gray in bracelet!
This series is the best thing even happened since it was introduced. Some may dislike the new logo, to me it is a new and refreshing change from the past.
Bracelet is very well made and solid, albeit the inner folding clasp is pressed metal
The finishing is very good and the dial design is simple and attractive!
The choice of Hardlex, might be a good one. The problem with sapphire crystal is that it is too reflective even after few layers of AR coating. Hardlex + Ar coating = produces a totally transparent feel that allows the dial to display its full potential.

[tantk]

If it came with sapphire crystal it would much more desirable.

[rabbekapp]

A jubilee bracelet would go amazing with this!!!

[roamy]

What make this watch stand out for me is it's simplicity. Easy to compare it with the Tudor BB 36 and 41. But it is definitely a Seiko and has kept most of the characteristics that you see on so many of it's other models. I'm picking one up. I like the gilt dial but will go with a more plain dial for even more simplicity to the esthetics. Funny, this may the best release by Seiko in a long time. The only problem is this watch should retail for about $250 and sell for about $175. Further down the road I'd love for Seiko to do a couple limited editions with sapphire crystal and maybe a no date version with some funky colorways. That's what's great about this watch. There is so much that could be done. Great start though!

[cherylwyatt]

I am a big fan of Seiko for a lifetime now. I think this is a beautiful watch. Simple and understated !

[traviswatts]

I’m convinced with your camera work you can make any watch look beautiful. Nice work. 👍🏼

[othus]

Seiko black bay, looks nice, i would love it at 38, but for a sporty watch 40 is ok as well.

[shyyongc.]

It's so stunning! If the price is lower than that of the divers, I'll definitely grab one for myself😂

[ba]

You could get a sarb033 a couple of years ago for a similar price.

[MammothBehemoth]

Since this just got released, my problem now is weather to get this or the Orient Kamasu.
200m WR, sapphire, handwinding, screwdown crown (tho janky at the ends), and much cheaper.
But I like the simple, classic look of the new 5KX, if this was 38mm, I wouldn't hessitate.

[Eden]

I decided to purchase SRPE57K1 after watching your video, absolutely love my new dress watch!

[michaelhargis]

I'll never understand Seikos allergy to Sapphire. What terrible business decision to avoid Sapphire. It's like being proud that you're the last house to still have a rotary dial phone. Shame on them.