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I love watches and after owning a lot of them I decided to document my thoughts from an engineers perspective as well as a collector :)
Follow through the videos from when I first started recording my journey and chasing what I thought I wanted.
Predominantly a fan of over engineered Divers/Tool watches.
Cheers 🍻
Follow through the videos from when I first started recording my journey and chasing what I thought I wanted.
Predominantly a fan of over engineered Divers/Tool watches.
Cheers 🍻
Straight to the Point - SeL Instrument MK2 Omnidiver
Straight to the Point - SeL Instrument MK2 Omnidiver.
SeL Instrument makes this beautiful tool diver in Arizona USA out of Grade 5 Titanium. More details in the video.
If you're interested in a SeL shoot them an email.
Hope you enjoy!
SeL Instrument makes this beautiful tool diver in Arizona USA out of Grade 5 Titanium. More details in the video.
If you're interested in a SeL shoot them an email.
Hope you enjoy!
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Straight to the Point - SeL MK1 5 Omnidiver
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Straight to the Point - SeL MK1.5 Omnidiver This has been the watch I've owned the longest in recent history haha... Going to cover the main points and talk about this watch which was featured in 2021 on my channel. It's since gone through a transformation and was a prototype build for the MK2 series Omnidivers. Cheers!
Straight to the Point - SeL Instrument Omnidiver MK1
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Straight to the Point - SeL Instrument MK1 Omnidiver. SeL Instrument makes this beautiful tool diver in Arizona USA out of Grade 5 Titanium. More details in the video. If you're interested in a SeL shoot them an email. Hope you enjoy!
Marathon Jumbo Chronograph - CSAR
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Just an overview of the Marathon Jumbo Chronograph Search And Rescure (CSAR). Enjoy 🤙🏼
Lum Tec B4 GMT Limited Edition
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Short overview of a Lum-Tec B4 GMT Automatic LE. Just got it in and it's the first Lum-Tec so let's see how it goes!! Specs: Assembled by hand in Mentor, Ohio 45mm width excluding crown 24mm lug width Hardened GR3 titanium case Threaded display sapphire case back Bead blasted finish Double curved sapphire crystal with military grade anti-reflective coating Swiss ETA 2893-2 automatic GMT movemen...
Sinn T1 EZM 14 Titanium Diver Overview
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Overview of the Sinn T1 EZM14 - probably the last Sinn I’ll own and the last of their great divers! Hope you enjoy - leave a like, subscribe and drop me a comment below. 🚀
Casio G-SHOCK MRG-G1000
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Brief overview of the high end gshock MRG-G1000... More to come but dang it's awesome!!
Casio G-SHOCK MTG-B2000
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Just a brief overview of this cool MTG-B2000. I don't go over the module features but just the overview of the watch. Very cool watch especially with the CarbonCore build.
SeL Omnidiver MK1 || Part 6 - Wrist Check
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In this video I'll focus on the how the SeL Omnidiver MK1 wears on wrist. This is meant to be an educational overview of the watch and bring some well deserved attention to my favorite microbrand SeL Instruments. If you've got any questions or comments please leave them below in the comment section below. Note the MK1 is no longer being made but the MK2 will start shortly. Find SeL Instruments ...
SeL Omnidiver MK1 || Part 5 - Bezel
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In this video I'll focus on THE BEST Bezel and Bezel action on any watch out there developed by SeL Instruments for their divers. This is meant to be an educational overview of the watch and bring some well deserved attention to my favorite microbrand SeL Instruments. This is by far the best bezel in terms of grip, bezel action, zero play and the awesome bezel noise! If you've got any questions...
SeL Omnidiver MK1 || Part 4 - Lume
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n this video I'll focus on the LUME that SeL Instruments uses on their watches. It's a custom blend and honestly this stuff rivals Seikos Lumibrite in longevity and initial brightness. This is meant to be an educational overview of the watch and bring some well deserved attention to my favorite microbrand SeL Instruments. If you've got any questions or comments please leave them below in the co...
SeL Omnidiver MK1 || Part 3 - The Clasp
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SeL Omnidiver MK1 || Part 3 - The Clasp
SeL Omnidiver MK1 || Part 2 - The Bracelet
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SeL Omnidiver MK1 || Part 2 - The Bracelet
SeL Omnidiver MK1 || Part 1 Design & Specs
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SeL Omnidiver MK1 || Part 1 Design & Specs
Rant Sesh: Sinn Bracelet and Rubber Strap options..
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Rant Sesh: Sinn Bracelet and Rubber Strap options..
Sinn U212 SDR - Another great Tool Diver!
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Sinn U212 SDR - Another great Tool Diver!
Uncle Seiko GL831 IREZUMI Tattoo Review
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Uncle Seiko GL831 IREZUMI Tattoo Review
Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 5: Tuna Family Tree
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Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 5: Tuna Family Tree
Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 4: 7549-7009 Final Thoughts
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Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 4: 7549-7009 Final Thoughts
Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 3: 7C46-7009 Final Thoughts
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Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 3: 7C46-7009 Final Thoughts
Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 2: More Cleaning & Setup...
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Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 2: More Cleaning & Setup...
Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 1: Cleaning and Bezel Service
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Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 1: Cleaning and Bezel Service
Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 0: Mail call (7549-7009 and 7C46-7009)
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Seiko Golden Tunas - Part 0: Mail call (7549-7009 and 7C46-7009)
Young Jeffrey Davis Mark Walker Dorothy
He called this gigantic watch, a NHL hockey puck, “dressy.” Nice watch, but come on man 😂
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Hi is this automatic or is it manual winding? Thanks
It’s an automatic movement.
Oops! You forgot to film it in the dark!
Thanks for the review - I'm looking to get one and swap it for a quick adjust tegimented clasp Sinn silicon strap.
Enjoy these are rare to find nowadays.
No love the bracelet on the diver chronograph. Not as refined or elegant as.the bracelet on my sd 43 but feels far more solid and rugged. I think rolex bracelets especially on larger watches have too dramatic a taper. Omega rubber straps suck a tang buckle on a high end watch isnt great. Should come with deployant or a breitling clasp that is seen on their rubber straps
Hi there! Do you still have this and are you still happy with it? I have one on order.
Don’t have it anymore but wish I could grab another GSG9 again down the line.
The UXs have been increasingly hard to get because the Swatch Group is not allowing non Swatch Group to use their movements. That is why (I believe) the new U50 Hydro has a Rhonda movement. Not as good!
Nice watch. Should'nt poke it with a piece of steel shaft. Some wrist time would be nice, too.
DLC coating would make this watch perfect. PVD is not good enough.
Agreed but this is a bit better than PVD due to their tegimenting process.
$45 quartz movement? No Thanks
Don’t let the cost of the movement sway you - this HAQ is one of the best movements for a tool watch or diver out there. This watch will take a beating in any way (check out SeL Instagram) and they movement and their build quality is part of it.
@@djpharoah7XL Yeah man, after 40 years collecting all manner of high end watch, I won't buy a quartz analog watch. I would buy a G-Shock though. Even Seiko makes the 9F , I think , which is a super accurate quartz. If you have ever opened, a case back on a quartz watch, it's very sad indeed. Big battery , stepping motor, integrated circuit. Basically the question is , what are you paying for with a quartz watch?, the dial and the crumby bracelet.
@misterpsych3804 sounds good - this isn’t a mainstream watch so totally get it doesn’t check your boxes.
Now that is a watch with function in mind.
The oil filled Sinn watches are just so impressive, thank you.
Different level of tech and engineering 👍🏼
The U212 is now calling my name!
There's one for sale on Watchrecon
I enjoyed your well crafted review. Subscribed !
Awesome stay tuned for more videos coming soon 🤙🏼
I turned you off because of your lip smacking and I thumbs downed also. stop it.
How do you get the watch started? Do you wind it or just move with it on your wrist?
I used to give it 5-10 winds and then wear it for the day.
So many mistakes. There are several ways to tell! Anyway-s! go check again.
Would really love your feedback and thoughts on this watch 3 years later?
Unfortunately my tastes changed and I sold it shortly that year. I went through a journey or tool watches after (on the channel) and it didn't fit my collection or what I wanted. Cool watch though and Omega movements are some of the best 🤙🏼
@@djpharoah7XL I am really considering buying this variant for a couple of months now and upgrade the bracelet with the mesh type like what you said in the video 😀
@adrianresma420 so many more bracelet options out there now from Uncle Seiko Straps and Forstner. It's a badass combo 🤙🏼
They're a bit lightweight. Need something thicker for a large diver like a seiko or a citizen
Agreed. Usually heavier or chunkier watches isofrane is better for me. 🤙🏼
Monster..
Just picked one up to add to my collection. 1st Casio for me. I love on the west coast also and had issues syncing with the atomic clock in Colorado however I found that if I place the watch on the window sill before bed and aim it towards Colorado, it consistently syncs w the atomic clock every time e.g. California and Oregon at around midnight to 1 am.
you went with the orange numerals over the white?
Thought the orange numerals made it more unique and in line with Omegas color motif.
Which movement is powering this beast? Thx 🏴☠️🇺🇸
A modified SW-200 with no date function or gearing.
What a watch!! Congrats 👍
Thanks! The SeL stuff is pretty damn good.
@@djpharoah7XL Agreed! Which movement did you/Andrew use? Thx
SeL uses the Selitta SW-200 modified for no date in this watch.
@@djpharoah7XL nice, thanks. Removing the ghost position proves the details matter, quality stuff.
@2K9s SeL is pretty awesome with those details.
As a mechanical engineer I can appreciate the mechanical sound of precision instruments.
Huge part of the appeal for me as well as an ME. 🤙🏼
@@djpharoah7XL Thanks. Great to know buddy!
This watch same sinn and fortis Design
does it include heart beats calculater??
No it doesn’t. It only has step calculator which wasn’t accurate.
I see you mentioned you like the GSG 9 version more than the standard variation. Why do you recommend that one more? Just trying to get some feedback before ordering. Thanks
Just because of the 10 o’clock crown and different dial and hand colors. The standard is usually cheaper and just as good. Get what you can swing 🤙🏼
Hey man. Thanks for the review! I just saw an SEL watch on WUS selling for $5k(doubt it will sell) and had to search this brand because I never heard of it and was mind blown of the asking price. Anyways, very interesting and unique watches.. I think if this watch came out in 2014, it would be much more acceptable(not price, just looks). In 2024 standards, that watch is downright hideous. I still watched your review. Thanks again, as i think you are the only one who has a video on these watches.
It’s a no compromise tool watch hand made in the USA. It’s not for everyone but there’s a certain appreciation you gotta have for the watch. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Green numerals???
Definitely a mistake as I was recording 🤣
@@djpharoah7XL great review. I just bought one and spot one.
Thanks for stopping by 🤙🏼
watching these reviews from this one to the newest version. the mark 1.5 the Mark II. I can really see the evolution of these series of watches and this is not a bad place to start with this. Mark, 1. I would love to have this in the collection
If you're serious shoot me an email as I am looking to sell it.
So many fans have said a MIP display, g shock square with solar = massive seller. Hopefully this gets heard.
Hasn’t been done in so many years makes me think the power efficiency of MIP might not be as much as they say
Fantastic Tuna! I own the 015' been chasing a 017' for some time too. Love the enhancements you did on this (Shroud and bezel)! Hope to own one of these one day. Thanks.
Thanks for swinging by and viewing the video.
Best watch ever!!! ❤❤❤
The MK2s are definitely the best of the line up but knowing Andrew at SeL they'll always be innovating and improving!
Don't like the MK2. The 0600 crown looks terrible IMO. I heard he's no longer actively involved in watchmaking.
Different strokes for different folks I guess. The 6 o’clock crown allows it to be ambidextrous but get the size might be polarizing. Some love the smaller hidden MK1 crown which for a HAQ model was fine but a bit hard to grab/use if you’ve got larger hands/fingers.
Have you ever compared the size of this golden reissue with the standard 300m Tuna? I have the 300m and it wears well but I really want this reissue. Not sure how much larger this one will wear or is it really similar?
Great question. The 1000m is larger diameter wise and taller. I’ve had both and the 1000m wears more comfortably for my wrist. Both wear much smaller than they look. Unfortunately the online forums change everyone’s mind when they see 48mm diameter. Take the plunge 🤙🏼
@@djpharoah7XL THank you. One of these has popped up for a really good price and it will cost me an extra $400 CAD ($300 USD) over what I can sell my 300M tuna for. I think I'll go for it and take the risk without trying it on. Warranty cards are not stamped, but it's out or warranty anyways. Has some wear on the case but otherwise it's being presented in good shape. Do these take the standard 22mm shoulderless FAT springbars?
@pacmancalgary standard Seiko Fatboy spring bars. Go grab it and enjoy. You’ll be in a different league of Tuna and I’m sure you won’t look back.
I am sure the quartz movement is much better in terms of reliability, shock resistance and accuracy than the automatic. And that bracelet is absolutely perfect, I wish Seiko can produce this in the next 25 years or so.
The HAQ is killer as it’ll take everything and still keep 10spy or less. Bracelet is epic and genuinely the most comfortable I’ve ever worn. Unfortunately Seiko/GS bracelet continue to leave me uninspired to get any of them now. Doubt they’ll improve to this same level as the SeL. Wish everyone could try one to see but for now these videos will have to do.
Such a great watch. Thank you for the thorough review and keep them coming!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate it 👍🏼
Solar should be absolute standard on all G Shocks these days, multi band 6 too but I can let that go (especially if it’s Bluetooth time sync) but solar is a must have.
Word - huge benefit of not having to worry with Solar..
His website has been down for what seems like at least two months. Curious. Thanks for vid, PMc
Appreciate the view and your comment. Go directly to them via email. Not sure what’s up with the site - maybe a refresh 🤷 Email => info@selinstrument.com
Must be a pretty big diver. I don’t dive so no need for it. I’d far rather get something more elegant
It’s an awesome diver and honestly it’s not for everyone. Very small group of people who will love it - it’s very unique and there’s nothing out there like it 🤙🏼
A beast on the wrist! 😊
Most definitely. It’s been a while since I’ve worn it as I’ve been focusing on the MK2s
I appreciate your watch reviews. Please do a state of the collection video. Thank you sir.
I’ve got a whole bunch to record and post but yes eventually part of the plan. Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Yes!!!
Hi, lovely tunas, do you have different bezel on the two? If so were did you buy them from thanks Matt
I found these at watchoutz which is a store in Hong Kong.. they have a lot of parts and the build quality is legit.
Top man 👍
i have this exact watch since 2015 and till today it's still going strong with rarely visible usermark. Don't need to even think or bother about battery and i know time will always be accurate due to the multiband 6. Such a beauty and beast of a watch!!
Beauty of the GSHOCKs 👍🏼
The official watch of the german special forces KSK, KSM & GSG 9!
Great watch and very hard to find as it’s not sold in the USA for some reason. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Your channel has been an excellent resource for hands-on user experience with these timepieces. Have you considered other German brands that you haven't featured yet?
Appreciate the kind words. I’ve tried Damasko and UTS a while back but they never really stuck around. I feel Sinn was the top of the German Tool watch list. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
It’s funny. I would have purchased the U212 from WatchBuys already if it was available with the black bezel. I would have bought a UX by now if RGM could do the service, and again with the U2 if commentators hadn’t mentioned the slight play in the bezel. Tough choice…
There are other tool watches out there - go through my channel and see some of the options. But I understand- the heart wants what the heart wants. The Sinn UX is worth it even if it makes a trip to Germany every 5-7yrs.
Yes, and I could always make the trip with it… as soon as either of one the two fully Tegimented all-black UXs is back in stock, I’ll most likely jump.
Yo. When are u going to review your new sel watches??
Coming up soon. Been really long term testing them.
@@djpharoah7XL cant wait!!! Hoping to buy a MK2 this year
@user-fy8nz8gz1y hope you get one man! Thanks for posting and giving me more motivation.
this model gwf1000 frogman doesn't have carbon fiber bands only gwfd1000 has
Appreciate the correction. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
unlike most seikos, the 12 o'clock indicator doesn't look like a vulva on this model; i like that.