The Ultimate Showdown: Seiko Speedtimer SSC911 vs SSC813 - Say Goodbye to Your Rolex Daytona Clone!
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Finally got my hands on the SSC813! It took that long! every time Kavar jewelers received a new shipment they would sell out before they arrived to the store front. Finally the hype had died down to a level were I could finally see it! But it came with a pleasant surprise, the SSC911! A new larger and in my opinion IMPROVED SEIKO CHRONOGRAPH. It is much closer to the Seiko Speedtimer DNA. Was hoping for a little bit of case work to give us the Speedtimer shape or at least some of it. But the SSC911 is a step in the right direction.
I do think that the SSC813 is not dead and they will still continue the smaller Seiko speedtimer line along side this new line. Or they will see who out sells who and drop accordingly in the future!
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I prefer the old series, as compact chronograph is hard to find.
very true!
Yes! Ive waited a long time for a “budget” chrono that fits my skinny wrist
First gen has better proportions
I still think the 813 is better looking, and I'd stick with that one, but having more options is never a bad thing 😉
Yeah me too, 813 is better.
I have the 813 and I wouldn’t change to the 911. The date disk is not super legible on both. The fully lume is cool but I prefer the overall look of the 813.
Obviously a lot of 813 owners watching this review. The 911 is an excellent looking piece. What matters is Seiko has given the opportunity for people with varying wrist sizes the ability to find a watch that fits them. The 813 looked tiny on my 7 1/2 inch wrist so I opted for the 911. Both great looking watches.
exactly the reason why i went with the ltd edition 909 at the end. had a chance to wear both of them and the new one is just too big for my tiny wrist. i totally second your praise for seiko making sure everybody finds their piece
The old one looks way better imo. The the dial, the pointers, the dimensions, everything is on pont on the old one. Only downside is the lume. Seiko had plenty of space on the smaller modell too to lume it well, but still refused to do it. That's a shame in this price range.
813 is so iconic, the proportions are sweeet and everything about it is perfect. Got it a month ago and loving it
Just took delivery of the SSC 911 and couldn't be happier. I guess that establishes my preference. Both are great watches though in my opinion.
Prefer the old one in every way, far more balanced proportions to me although the red chronograph hand is a pretty cool splash of colour.
I prefer the size and styling of the older model. The older model is sporty but can be dressed up easier than the new one IMO. New one is too sporty
I have both. And while I like the larger dial size and better lume, I like better the white dial and bezel of the original, but that’s just me.
But you know, you got me to put on the newer one today, and it is growing on me, eapecially after I have been hunting for a pogue. I get it now. Could you imagine if they did this with a pogue face?!
I know it’s subjective, but the 813 is so much better looking
Totally agree. The 813 is clean looking
i had both on my wrist and went with the ltd edition ltd 39mm version. it's unbeatable when it comes to smaller wrists. the bezel on the new one is nicer but i like the hands and more compact size of the 909
Prefer by far the first serie ... more of a vintage size ... I solved the strap issue by getting strapcode rollball strap
Mmmm. I'm thinking about the Crystal trophy with roll ball
@yvesleroy5740 can you link or give some more info? Thx!!
The first 813 model! I changed in mine the 2 second hands to red from the 815 model. The whole thing was $30. The red It's beautiful on the white dial. The new model is too big to chunky and the bezel is too wide. The whole watch is somehow not harmonious.
Can you show us a picture of the red hands on your 813 pls?
Like the new one much better! I purchased the first and was really disappointed how it fit the wrist. 7.5 in wrists are hard to fit. Looking forward to the refresh.
I think the 813 is a better choice for me. The case size of the 911 just doesn't do it for me although I will admit - it does look better.
I got the new speedtimer 911 and I love it. Been my daily wearer every day since I bought it a month ago.
Does your sub second dial perfectly aligned? mine ssc911 doesn’t aligned and also the crown got some free play
@@tengkuasyraf8327 alligned perfectly. Crown not an issue. Never use it
Wish they could combine the two. I like the proportions of the older one and the 20mm lug width but the hands,indices, and lume is better on the new one. I also like the bigger sub dial at 6 o’clock on the newer one but hate the black date window.
You know the date disc is so sunken in that even the white on the old I thought looked black. Looking at my thumbnail it also looks black
Both look good, but i think for my wrist the 813 would be a better fit. I am envious of the lume on the 911.
I really liked that old bezel with the bend in it, and ironically in moving to a flat bezel they've gone back more towards the Daytona design. It's a shame as the old bezels was excellent, but the new one is more pedestrian-looking and also proportionally too large.
Thanks Seiko for not putting mechanical movements in either of those two nice watches 👍
Great video. I have the SSC813 and just ordered the SSC911. Really liking these Seiko models.
Good choice!
Have to disagree with you. I much prefer the older SSC813 versions. The smaller 39mm size is better, and the DLC coated bezel looks way better than the aluminum bezel on the new ones (and will be more durable). Only improvements to the new 41mm size are the sub dials being the same size (thanks to the larger dial) and all the hour markers being lumed (not a deal breaker since i have tons of divers should I need lume). The older 39mm models looked nothing like a Rolex Daytona except for the bezel and panda colour scheme. The hands, dials, and hour markers were all completely different. Watch collectors were out to lunch calling the SSC813 the "Seitona". I'll be curious to see if the updated Speedtimer models prove as popular as the SSC813 which was selling well over list and hard to get for it's first 6 months of existence.
Well I think the 911 has much nicer handset and I agree the name was out to lunch but then I remembered Rolex owns the patent to black shiny bezels so the name made sense.
@@EscapementWatch Rolex owns the patent to black shinny bezels???? There’s a million watches with shinny black bezels and white dials, especially chronographs. It’s not just the “Seitona” name that was stupid it was the whole notion that it looked anything like a Daytona. The resemblance was passing at best. You might be right about the hands as wells. Put the fully lumed markers and new hands on the SSC813 and it would be damb near perfect!
It was a joke I used to poke fun of the people calling it the seiko tona when it first came out in my black seiko-tona review video!!! I just went with it because although I didn't see daytona in it, the majority did. And all the other youtubers were putting the word rolex in the title and raking up the views.
A nice middle ground option is the JDM SBPY165 chronograph. 41mm, but slightly larger crystal/watch face due to the thinner bezel.
I like the smaller model. Wish they improve the clasp. It needs more micro adjustments.
I went to a store today and tried both. I really like them both but the 911 fits my 7.25 inch wrist better. I also like the new hands and red second hand. Can’t go wrong with either.
I tried the new version today on my wrist and I'm amazed by the watch quality, it looks so expensive and well constructed. IMO it's not a big watch, my wrist is just 17cm and fits very nice! Greetings from Brasil ✌🏽
I have it on my wtist right now..ssc911..what a beauty..mine has got QC issues..the chrono hand is slightly off but overall I loved it👍🏻
You can adjust the chrono hand by pulling out the crown, and I believe holding A button then pushing B to go around. I believe I showed the procedure in a sumo chrono video
Both great watches!
I went with the 911 and I couldn’t be more happier! Looks even better in person 👌🏽
Great review!! 👍🏽
to be honest on photos the old model looks nicer but i found in person it was actually the new one i think looks better and more refined. maybe its the pop of red colour or the sized a little nicer.
Does your sub second dial perfectly aligned? mine ssc911 doesn’t aligned and also the crown got some free play
8" wrist here, the new bigger one is for me
813 for me. Better contrast and understated appearance.
I absolutely love the refresh. I can't wait to try one on. The size should be perfect for my 7-1/4" (18.4cm) wrist. I love the new lumed indices, the hands are SO much better, and the more equally sized subdials is a win. My biggest issue will be choosing between the colorways! I love them all for different reasons.
My ssc911 arrived yesterday. It’s nice but I prefer a slightly larger watch. Feels great on wrist and paid $525
Where buy?
Just got the 911 for $438 on eBay
Does your sub second dial perfectly aligned? mine ssc911 doesn’t aligned and also the crown got some free play
I definitely prefer the new version the no faux patina on the hands looks alot cleaner.
100!
Tried both...bought the old model it's just perfect...the new version just a bit wider...
Nah i way prefer the 813. 20mm lug, better proportions, better dial. I think the new bezel is too thick. Still nice!
I'm going to be honest, I didn't see the part where the older design of it was an homage spare the tricompax design? I think the newer one is actually closer to a homage title. The bezel is shaped like a daytona, the lugs are shaped like the ones on the daytona, there is lume on all the markers just like a daytona. If it was not for the dial having almost like a detroit mint mechanic bullhead starburst design and original speedtimer red sub dial/chronograph hands I'd say this is was a clear homage to the daytona, even then in my eyes it kind of is now.
Honestly I don't get seiko, they know how to make a chonorgraph and I don't ask for much. Give me the pogue yellow/bronze (Not gold!) sunburst dial, pepsi bezel, vertical bicompax layout and a day/date window with solar and I'd be happier than a pig in shyt. Thd old speedtimer is nearly speedmaster iconic for a very good reason, why leave such easy money on the table? Ideally though, I think I'd want the newer automatic chronographs with the starburst yellow and a inner pepsi tachymeter. That would be close enough for me I suppose.
I tried both at the shop, ended up with the 39mm old one, looks better to me, and wears better due to a bit smaller dimensions.
41mm, 21mm Lug to lug? The older. Older but goodie!!! :)
I bought the old model after waiting for this one to come out, I just preferred the straight panda dial in the smaller size, on mine the bezel is not aluminium it’s stainless with a black finish, I believe the new version is the same!
I have to say I like the older one. The chapter ring is quite unique which makes it stand out and the smaller size is better for my wrist. But I agree with the useless 24h dial and Seiko could have put more lume. Overall though both are great watches for the price. Great review, thanks.
Got the 813 and it is just more elegant and Classic. After 9 months use the power indicator hasnt moved a millimeter 💪🏻
Personally I prefer the SSC769 better, which I feel it should have been in this comparison, even though the bracelet is not up to the rest but the overall design, particularly the dial, is more Seiko and less Rolex which is a missed opportunity for the Speedtimer line.
I think the black seconds indicator ring on the new makes de proportions look a little of. Should have been white....
The 24-hour sub dial is a HUGE negative, but I pulled the trigger anyway. Would have been nice to have kept the blue lume. I don't know what's wrong with Seiko, but I'm addicted anyway.
I like the look of the 813 except for the red second hand and sweeper.
Just brought one and once again just like all the other 3 Seiko’s i got rid of previously the chapter ring is misaligned. Seiko’s qc is shit house.
Until Seiko can improve their bracelets, they should keep lug width at 20mm so I can easily change to straps. Otherwise I won’t buy it unless I really really really really really like the design of the watch.
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I like the SSC911 aesthetic with red touch but the date placement is a dealbreaker for me it feel out of place. I know that it will always bother me when looking at it 😂
I love this watch but I really wish they'd gone with a pure white dial...
If it wasn't for the date - would be stunning
Thank you for this video. I almost bought the older version.
You are welcome!
When the 813 is discontinued it’s gonna be worth 1300-1800 preowned. A small chronograph is simply too rare, and everyone knows this one is incredibly good looking.
I have the SSC911 :) What a gorgeous watch :)
I own an SSC813. It's the first time I've ever suggested not having a complication. I'm wearing it wight now. The date window is illegible and should not have been added. It would also have made a cleaner dial. The bezel on the newer model is why I didn't want the 9 series. When it comes to a sub $1k watch, I prioritize certain qualities over others. I want the best band possible with a sapphire crystal, then the movement. I'd rather have a $650 quartz watch with good specs, than an Automatic with a terrible band and case.
The Tissot PRX in quartz is intriguing, the PRX in with a mechanical movement is not.
I have big wrists and I tried on the 39 and it was too small. I love the look, and love the red accents better. I'll have to take a look at the 41. The 21mm lugs though? Ugh!
Wait so can you leave the second hand running on the new one ? Or is it only that small subdial which shows you thst seconds hand
I wish they came with white dial and blue loom.
I have the 911, so far I like it. Date number however, is small for my liking. I really want the SNR049
The first one all the way!
I got the 38mm exactly because of the size and nod to the old daytona.
It just looks the business on wrist as the bigger ones are not as classy… red accents and silver dial makes it more moder and in my eyes therefore worse.
the bezel on the newer one is more like a daytona imo
Yeah I can see that. But overall as a whole, looks more seiko-ish to me. But it will probably be nicknamed seiko-tona 2 or something
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813's bezel is way better. love the "fold" which is absent in the new 911
Need to get rid of the date.
I prefer the looks of the new ones dial and hand set, i prefer the bezel from the old one along with the lume and the 39mm size. So which one do i want??? The Old model with the new models dial, hand set and size.. Thanks alot Seiko... Now i cant buy either....🤬
Both nice watches.
Glad to hear someone hating on 24 hour subdials. They're a plague.
I'll have to take the 813 for sure. The fact that seiko had to make another one because of it resembling the Daytona is awesome. Those who own this will have a piece of history haha.
Found a SSC909 for $500. As someone who wears a 43mm Seiko, the SSC909 seemed small at first. It's definitely grown on me fast and like the classy, smaller look!
The old 813 is still the winner. Clean and small, that what makes it special. However the 911 certainly improves on the lume and also has better end-links integration, still far from great though.
“You can’t have that! It’s to close to the watch I paid an arm and leg for! Hmmm awww 😡”
Me just enjoying my panda seitona
Why do most chronographs only count to 30 minutes?
honestly the older one 813 looks better
Love the new one and would buy it in a heartbeat if it wasn’t for that 3/4 grey bezel! Why?, just Why?!
It's a pity the 24hr dial could not be set at a different time to the main dial turning it into a GMT. Just purchased the previous model with 30% off and 0% finance for 12 months which may as well be another 5% discount. Can't beat that for money at all.
I bought one for myself 👍
The bracelet adjustment isn't the best but overall I'm satisfied...
Any idea why the second hand (bigger ones) stops at 12? The small second hand at 9 side seems to be working fine.... But not sure why the main second hand stops exactly at 12
Look for on Google. Forgot the exact reason why this is but you can alter this.
that 24h dial in this and meca-quartz always make me wonder :(
After careful consideration I will buy the 39mm it looks better and 21mm sucks. Ordinary 41mm is a sweet spot but I'll definitely go 39 this time
911 is good for people with big wrist . 813 looks better in all counts
The proportions look off on the new version. I much prefer the 39mm version.
This isn't a panda, it's SILVER. The old bisel it's better, the new it's 3/4 grey, i don't like the red touch on 991. The size and proportions on 813 it's perfect!
The old one is more prettier
Anodized aluminum is scratch resistant now? I missed the memo ...
Yes. Depending on the quality of the anodizing. You could anodize aluminum to be as hard as DIAMOND! Tudors anodizing is very strong. Here is a company who anodizes aluminum. aka the memo: clhann.com/what-is-anodizing/
@EscapementWatch That's fascinating, thanks for the link sir!
Will this new version come out in a white dial rather than a silver?
Sure. Any time now.
I'm waiting for a white dial with a black bezel!
Just to add the new SSC911 has the Magnetic Resistance 4,800 A/m old one doesn't
The old one actually has the same magnetic resistance according to seiko manual: Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m. Where did you see that it does not? I'm curious
Is there intention to release white version this year ? Although this one looked white to me under direct light...
This is why you shouldn’t let anxiety get to your head. The speed timer obviously looked similar to the Daytona, but the longer that I looked at it the more I could see that it was its own thing. Man, Seiko really messed with this watch smh…
I’m waiting for a price drop before i pull the trigger. 100% agree on the 3 o’clock sub dial and the date window. I’m a seiko fan since my first one the pogue
You have a Pogue? Nice!
The new model came out about a week after I bought the older model....smh
Cant understand the thickness of this watch...as a quarts it shouldve managed to keep it under 12mm atleast.
Ehhhhh ……. Merry Christmas.
Merry Xmas
Wish they made this in Titanium...
The 813 might be a clone of the Daytona, but it's a better looking clone.
Which might be unfair towards Rolex, since the 813 is one of the best looking chronographs (I've seen).
I like the smaller one. This seems too clumsy
I don't think they used 911 because it was an emergency - I think it was likely a Porsche 911 reference to keep the motor racing comparison with the Daytona.
This is classic Seiko in that it takes 2 or 3 models to find all the components you want. They just can’t put them all together in 1 watch!!! 🙄
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SSC813 for me. I don't like watches that are bigger than 40.5mm . 40.5mm is the maximum size I like