Seiko 5 Sports SKX GMT 42.5mm

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX GMT is a brilliant entry point for any watch enthusiast.

Beautiful dial and bezel combined with the lume and number styling make the time amazingly visible.

Single date complication with the magnifying viewer combine to make the date pop.

The GMT hand along with the bi-directional bezel make tracking GMT and a second time zone intuitive and simple.

The 22mm lug bracelet is comfortable and beautiful, but common sizing makes it easy to swap if that is your liking to personalize the watch.

Overall the Seiko 5 Sports SKX GMT is outstanding and a standard for any GMT watch out there.

After watching reviews on Youtube, Reddit, Watchcrunch, and the likes..finally got this piece. As stated in most reviews, it is the best value for a GMT. Purchased this for less than SRP with the added discounts from our local AD's website. As for the wear, I would say it is the better bracelet compared to my SRPK31. The Jubilee bracelet is more comfortable and looks better in my opinion. As I have family living abroad, the GMT was definitely a need. I have calls with my parents on a daily basis and having their time shared with my local time is very convenient. The lume is also great and as the legibility. Aside from the practicality, the Seiko 5 GMT also looks great. It wears a bit big on my 6.1in wrist but wears perfectly on my husbands 8in wrist. We share this watch as most of the bigger ones in our collection. It is definitely worth its value and I can say the best GMT for the price. 

The Seiko SSK033 is a striking watch that consistently impresses with its looks and value. The white dial paired with the blue and black GMT bezel stands out, giving the watch a much pricier appearance than its actual retail price-especially since it’s often available at 20–30% off MSRP. The Hardlex-covered bezel is particularly eye-catching, shifting in tone as it catches the light, and the overall design is frequently described as gorgeous and versatile.

On the wrist, the 42.5mm case wears comfortably, even on a 6.75-inch wrist, thanks to its modest 46mm lug-to-lug distance. The bracelet, while a bit jangly, is easy to size and comfortable for daily wear. It’s not the most premium feeling, but it gets the job done and doesn’t detract from the overall experience.

There are some compromises. The friction-fit bezel rotates very easily-sometimes too easily-so you may find yourself needing to realign it more often than you’d like. The display caseback, while allowing a view of the 4R34 movement, adds thickness and causes the case to sit higher off the wrist, which can create noticeable gaps between the lugs and your wrist. For some, this affects the fit and overall silhouette. Additionally, the 4R34 movement, while reliable, isn’t particularly attractive to look at, so a slimmer, closed caseback would arguably be a better choice for both aesthetics and comfort.

Despite these minor drawbacks, the SSK033 delivers a lot for the price: classic Seiko reliability, practical GMT functionality, and a design that gets compliments. If you’re after a beautiful, affordable GMT that stands out on the wrist, the SSK033 is easy to recommend-just be aware of the bezel and caseback quirks.