Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, Rafael gives an overview of the 5 different subfamilies within the Seiko 5 Sports Model line: Sports, Suits, Specialist, Street, and Sense.
On our channel, we've individually reviewed each of the watches highlighted in this video. Check the links below to see their reference/model numbers and to learn more about each one.
Shop Seiko 5 Sports Watches:
eBay: ebay.us/uAYFUn
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Watches In This Video:
1. Pepsi (SRPD53/SBSA003)
Review: youtu.be/7K6-sjDbR7g
2. All Black PVD (SRPD65)
Review: youtu.be/V-e-HDG7pO4
3. Blue Dial + Bracelet (SRPD51/SBSA001)
Review: youtu.be/NM_H6tEX4WI
4. Blue Dial + NATO Strap (SRPD87)
Review: youtu.be/fB-8d0SDw_g
5. Black PVD + BlackBlue Dial (SRPD81)
Review: youtu.be/cT8zKOt9oJ4
6. Black PVD + Black Dial (SRPD79/SBSA025)
Review: youtu.be/uEqYvECsmpM
7. Rose Gold + Black Dial + "Fused" Strap (SRPD76/SBSA028)
Review: youtu.be/nmwOpd53szQ
8. Green Dial/Bezel + Steel Mesh Bracelet (SRPD75/SBSA019)
Review: youtu.be/eiq0rGt-LAg
9. Black Dial + Rubber Mesh Strap (SRPD95)
Review: youtu.be/7A-w4QQk2Pw
10. Ice Blue Dial + Steel Mesh (SRPE77)
Review: youtu.be/ZRmJkb_jFR0
11. Brown Case Coating + Brown Dial (SRPD85)
Review: youtu.be/A3wV5I4NPDk
00:00 Introduction
The Seiko 5 Sports SRPD watches all feature a similar aesthetic "foundation" that is tweaked by the manufacturer to create many different styles of different formalities.
00:55 First Look
At a glance, all of the Seiko SRPD watches highlighted in this video appear like different models however they are all mechanically identical. Seiko really only changes the case coating, band type, and bezel/dial color themes.
01:30 SRPD Sports Subcollection
The watches that form part of the Sports subfamily can employ different coatings and not just stainless steel cases.
Watches in order of appearance (Review links above):
SRPD53/SBSA003
SRPD65
SRPD51/SBSA001
SRPD87
03:00 SRPD Street Subcollection
These watches are much more casual and tend to have case coatings. Of note are the "blackout" or "stealth" Seiko models.
Watches in order of appearance (Review links above):
SRPD81
SRPD79/SBSA025
03:45 SRPD Specialist Watches
Seiko's motto for these watches is "A look for all times." Most of these watches employ some type of case coating and have unique types of straps including the "fused" material option seen here.
Watch (Review link above):
SRPD76/SBSA028
04:37 Seiko 5 Sports Suits Watches
The watches in the Seiko 5 Sports Suits subfamily often have mesh-style bands, whether they be steel bracelet or rubber straps. The dials often have vintage-inspired elements such as "patina" indices and other cream-toned accents.
Watches in order of appearance (Review links above):
SRPD75/SBSA019
SRPD95
SRPE77
06:44 Sense Watches
With the Seiko 5 Sports Sense models is where Seiko has taken the greatest amount of creative liberty. These watches have the most unique color combinations, case coatings, and dial styles; they are also often limited or special editions.
Seiko Sense Watches page: seikowatches.com/us-en/products/5sports/sense-style
Watch (Review link above):
SRPD85
Let me know in the comments below which of the subcollections is your favorite!
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In this video, Rafael gives an overview of the 5 different subfamilies within the Seiko 5 Sports Model line: Sports, Suits, Specialist, Street, and Sense.
On our channel, we've individually reviewed each of the watches highlighted in this video. Check the links below to see their reference/model numbers and to learn more about each one.
Shop Seiko 5 Sports Watches:
eBay: ebay.us/uAYFUn
Amazon: amzn.to/3sS4fme
Watches In This Video:
1. Pepsi (SRPD53/SBSA003)
Review: youtu.be/7K6-sjDbR7g
2. All Black PVD (SRPD65)
Review: youtu.be/V-e-HDG7pO4
3. Blue Dial + Bracelet (SRPD51/SBSA001)
Review: youtu.be/NM_H6tEX4WI
4. Blue Dial + NATO Strap (SRPD87)
Review: youtu.be/fB-8d0SDw_g
5. Black PVD + BlackBlue Dial (SRPD81)
Review: youtu.be/cT8zKOt9oJ4
6. Black PVD + Black Dial (SRPD79/SBSA025)
Review: youtu.be/uEqYvECsmpM
7. Rose Gold + Black Dial + "Fused" Strap (SRPD76/SBSA028)
Review: youtu.be/nmwOpd53szQ
8. Green Dial/Bezel + Steel Mesh Bracelet (SRPD75/SBSA019)
Review: youtu.be/eiq0rGt-LAg
9. Black Dial + Rubber Mesh Strap (SRPD95)
Review: youtu.be/7A-w4QQk2Pw
10. Ice Blue Dial + Steel Mesh (SRPE77)
Review: youtu.be/ZRmJkb_jFR0
11. Brown Case Coating + Brown Dial (SRPD85)
Review: youtu.be/A3wV5I4NPDk
00:00 Introduction
The Seiko 5 Sports SRPD watches all feature a similar aesthetic "foundation" that is tweaked by the manufacturer to create many different styles of different formalities.
00:55 First Look
At a glance, all of the Seiko SRPD watches highlighted in this video appear like different models however they are all mechanically identical. Seiko really only changes the case coating, band type, and bezel/dial color themes.
01:30 SRPD Sports Subcollection
The watches that form part of the Sports subfamily can employ different coatings and not just stainless steel cases.
Watches in order of appearance (Review links above):
SRPD53/SBSA003
SRPD65
SRPD51/SBSA001
SRPD87
03:00 SRPD Street Subcollection
These watches are much more casual and tend to have case coatings. Of note are the "blackout" or "stealth" Seiko models.
Watches in order of appearance (Review links above):
SRPD81
SRPD79/SBSA025
03:45 SRPD Specialist Watches
Seiko's motto for these watches is "A look for all times." Most of these watches employ some type of case coating and have unique types of straps including the "fused" material option seen here.
Watch (Review link above):
SRPD76/SBSA028
04:37 Seiko 5 Sports Suits Watches
The watches in the Seiko 5 Sports Suits subfamily often have mesh-style bands, whether they be steel bracelet or rubber straps. The dials often have vintage-inspired elements such as "patina" indices and other cream-toned accents.
Watches in order of appearance (Review links above):
SRPD75/SBSA019
SRPD95
SRPE77
06:44 Sense Watches
With the Seiko 5 Sports Sense models is where Seiko has taken the greatest amount of creative liberty. These watches have the most unique color combinations, case coatings, and dial styles; they are also often limited or special editions.
Seiko Sense Watches page: seikowatches.com/us-en/products/5sports/sense-style
Watch (Review link above):
SRPD85
Let me know in the comments below which of the subcollections is your favorite!
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![Best Large Humidors: Store A Growing Cigar Collection
Paul Anthony and Charles-Philippe of Bespoke Unit present storage options suitable for hundreds or thousands of cigars. Watch our video to learn how you can store a large volume of cigars!
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Best Large Humidors: Store A Growing Cigar Collection
Like Paul, you probably started your cigar hobby with a few here and there, maybe some boxes. Paul now has around 1200-1500 sticks, therefore tupperdors and desktop humidors just cant handle his collection.
The only way out of this one is to either store them, or smoke them! We dont expect you to smoke that many cigars in a week, so well go over storage options. Well go over both cheap and expensive options, and talk about their pros and cons.
The cheapest option is to create coolidors, that is, large coolers converted to humidors. When we talk about humidors, we mean a microclimate with RH in the low-60s to 70 and a stable temperature. If, like Paul, you have a cool basement that stays around 65 Fahrenheit, its a perfect spot to keep coolidors.
The Iris USA Remington 87 Quart we recommend for coolidors stores 21 trays like we have here, or 15-20 boxes. The exact amount depends on the format of cigar youre storing, of course.
Of course, coolidors are not really a showpiece, since theyre functional but not particularly attractive. For an option that stores many cigars with a nice presentation, a cigar fridge may be a better option. Cigar fridges regulate temperature, but you still need to provide a humidification source, such as Boveda packs.
Fridges may be necessary when you cant control the interior temperature of the room. For example, Paul uses a 250-count cigar fridge at his office. Before the fridge, Paul had some cigars go mouldy at the office during one summer. The property managers turn off the HVAC on weekends, so in the summer, indoor temperatures reach 76-78 Fahrenheit!
If you like desktop humidors but want to go bigger, there are also chest-style wooden humidors.
These furnitidors are generally quite effective as humidors, but they share a specific problem with coolidors. That is, because they open on the top, a full humidor makes it difficult to get at the bottom cigars.
Thus, if youre interested in a furnitidor—i.e, humidor-as-furniture, cabinets may be your best bet. Because all of the shelves are easily accessible, you can quickly reach any cigars you need. These can get very large; our local cigar shop in Media, PA uses the Prestige Importers Reagan. This is a 4,000-count cabinet that fully controls its temperature and humidity.
It costs nearly $5,000, and is suitable for enterprise cigar storage and display. The Reagan is double-sided, while its smaller counterpart, the Remington, is single-sided. Electronic cabinets like these must be constantly powered and periodically recharged with distilled water.
If your collection is to the point where cabinets wont suffice, its time to make a walk-in humidor. This is a room built to humidor specifications, with humidification, temperature control, and Spanish cedar. These are appropriate for a collection of 5-20 thousand cigars or more.
Nat Sherman advertised a service to convert rooms to humidors in their 1996 book A Passion for Cigars. Were not sure if they still offer that, but similar services exist.
If you need more guidance on large cigar storage solutions, check out our links above for more in-depth information.
REMEMBER to comment! If theres something we missed here or on the site, let us know in the comments! Let us know your experiences with storing a sizeable collection. Also, suggest any other cigar storage topic youd like us to feature on Bespoke Unit!
Yours,
The Bespoke Unit Team
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![What Does Ash Say About A Cigar? Learn About Ashing & Touching Up Cigars With Klaas Kelner
Bespoke Units Paul Anthony & Charles-Philippe discuss cigar ash with Davidoffs Klaas Kelner. Watch our video to learn what information an expert can learn from his cigars ash!
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See Davidoffs cigar rolling method in their factory: https://youtu.be/sIx9-59oVgI
Watch From Seed To Smoke, our Davidoff documentary: https://youtu.be/_mGFeOwjfbs
Our Davidoff playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsWHCy_hDdq-Cir85QVpMqilLi9mMCH8
Learn to store an (unsmoked) cigar in a pinch: https://youtu.be/LQyXs0FPBKc
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What Does Ash Say About A Cigar? Learn About Ashing & Touching Up Cigars With Klaas Kelner
Analyzing your cigar is not just about taste and smell. Its also about feel and construction. You can use your sight to analyze the cigar, and the first time you ash is a great time to learn about its construction.
[01:05] Ash example:
Here, CP has about 1 inch of ash. Ash it gently—the first time you do so, observe the shape of the ash still left on the cigar.
This cigars end has a sort of pyramid or cone shape to it; this is a great indication of good construction. A perfect pyramid shape indicates a good blend of tobacco types from different parts of the plant. The leaves are correctly layered, with stronger leaves are towards the inside, and softer leaves are outwards. The strongest leaves require higher heat to burn, hence the pyramid shape.
If the leaves are not properly layered, theres a big risk of your cigar canoeing.
Davidoff uses accordion-style folding, which has a noticeably different result from other methods. Booking, which stacks leaves like a books pages, leaves the stronger parts of the tobaccos to one side. Entubado, a circular rolling method, creates characteristic holes in the cross section.
[03:36] Smoking Speed & Cherry Shape
Many of us have heard the assertion that a pyramid shape results from smoking too fast. However, Klaas points out that the opposite is true; smoking fast pulls in more oxygen, raising the temperature in the middle. This results in tunneling, which could put your cigar out.
If you have a cigar that is all the same type of leaf—100% viso, or seco, you will get a flatter burn. The pyramid shape results mostly from careful leaf distribution by the roller.
[05:12] Ash Length & Quality
CP likes to try and get as long an ash as possible, and asks Klaas: how does a long ash affect smoke quality?
Klaas clarifies that long ash only negatively affects a smoke if it hinders your ability to draw oxygen to the cherry. Mainly, you want to keep it between one and two inches.
You also want to ash it when your cigar starts to go towards the side. Klaas demonstrates that a well-constructed cigar can stand up, ash side down.
[08:20] Helping Your Off-Center Cigar
Pauls cigar burns a bit unevenly, and Klaas demonstrates how to even out such a cigar. Although you can touch it up in a very minor way without ashing, in this case thats not feasible. Without pre-moistening, he ashes it, then uses a single flame torch lighter to catch the slower-burning side up to the other. This unevenness is caused, he explains, by a pocket of extra oil.
Klaas summarizes it thus: maintain your cigars well, light them properly, and smoke in an ideal environment. Dont expect a perfect burn if these conditions arent met.
[11:38] What Does The Burn Line Mean?
Next, CP asks Klaas what the burn line tells you. A thicker burn line indicates an oilier wrapper. It gives a fuller experience with more flavour, but requires more oxygen to burn properly. If you see a thick burn line with a lot of blackened tobacco, its an incomplete combustion.
Ultimately, getting to know cigars better comes with experience. Pay attention when youre smoking, and youll learn more, and begin to understand what every quirk of the ash tells you about your smoke.
REMEMBER to comment! How do you like to ash your cigar? What smoking environment gives you the best experience? Finally, feel free to request any cigar topic youd like us to feature on Bespoke Unit!
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The Bespoke Unit Team
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