Seiko 5 GMT color choices
For anybody that’s had or handled both black 001 and blue 003 watches, what’s the favorite color? I was thinking the more matte black (never seen one in person) for me, but a local store has the blue and it really pops. If you’ve seen both inside, outside, whatever I’d love to know your opinion.
Anybody know if they are adding to the lineup in 2023? It’s nice to see the prices drop in different sales this year.
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I have the blue one. I chose it because, at least to me, the dial is more interesting. It looks mesmerizing in sunlight.
I've seen both colours in person and the blue one is better looking than the good ol' black
I have the blue one. I chose it because, at least to me, the dial is more interesting. It looks mesmerizing in sunlight.
Agree - same boat for me and love it.
I had all three and kept the black… so I guess black is the best 😜…
I have the blue...I also gravitated to the dial...but my buddy has the black which looks great and probably has endless strap options
Blue.
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Both are nice.
I’m a blue dial guy
I have the blue and black colors. Blue plays better with the light.
I had all three and kept the black… so I guess black is the best 😜…
I had all three and liked blue the best, more color variation depending on the light.
The black is the most subtle. But the bottom half sometime is silver in certain light. I like it
i guess black looks more sporty and solid, however blue is more classy and dressed
Blue is better. Black is plain and not so versatile - for me, so I got the blue one. Still loving it.
When you stand in the shadow, blue seems black, but under sunlight those blue colors pop and looks great with the red GMt hand.
On black, the grey ‘pops’ which is not so pleasant - for me.
Try the orange one too!
I went with the blue, though in many ways it's better IRL than in photos. The bezel is actually tricky to photograph because the blue only comes out in certain angles. When it does, it really pops and looks amazing.
I have the SKK001 black variant. However, in person, the blue is just as nice. It’s six one-way a half dozen the other. I chose the black just because I thought it would be more versatile but the blue is a looker as well. You can’t go wrong with either one.
Blue is good but you’ll never go wrong with black! Whether formal or casual wear the black dial fits the roles👍👌😊❤🙏
I have the blue and love it.
Depends on what you want it for. It doesn’t look dressy enough for my taste if I’m wearing with a dress shirt at work. Black would probably be better for that.
Is my next watch! I like the finish and I prefer the blue one, but in person the bezel has subtle coloring in some views. I have plans to get the blue one, but I'll wait a little longer to see if Seiko can release the pepsi version. I would even prefer the SKX's Red Diver Graphic, because the 24h marks are already inside the dial.
Believe the black one is a "strap monster" but I am looking forward to buy the blue one!
I went with the black thinking it would be more versatile and it’s my only “non plastic” watch. Will go for color next time. I’m extremely happy with the watch in person. Looks great.