Watch Collecting Strategy completely agreed, but I’m biased since there’s one in my stable. Putting it side by side with my buddy’s BLNR, I hands down love my Seiko more in almost every respect-including the size! That being said, full disclosure that I hold no particular aspiration for Rolex’s...except perhaps maybe the Polar Explorer. Good on you to mention the bracelet! The angular links with the single polished titanium facet on the center links makes this the only watch I have where I don’t swap the bracelet for other straps. Edit: just wanted to add that what you said about the SNR033 having very little in design commonality to the BLNR is dead on. You touched on it so quickly that people might have missed it. Thematically, they are both GMT sports watches with a black/blue 24-hour bezel, but beyond that they both take very different design approaches and executions.
You just showed how good this watch is. I totally agree it is at GS level except the movement finishing (but you can't see it). For me the LX line has better aesthetics than all GS sports models.
Totally agree with you. Seiko divers look better than GS ones. I don’t get the whole grand seiko vs seiko because my Marinemaster was made and put together in the Shizukuishi watch studio which is a grand seiko studio.
Absolutely flawless video footage and content as usual AB. You made great points here and crushed the videography. Mouth is watering for one of these and is much more interesting than Rolex’s we have seen a million times.
I bought one of these when they first came out, as i just fell in love with the dial and how the light plays on the bezel. You look at the dial and just feel that you could fall into it. it is just so clear and crisp. I like the bigger watch and always have. My wrist size is 7 1/4 inch. I also have a GS diver and an Omega Seamaster of which i love to bits but the Seiko is the only watch that anybody has commented on (not that I seek anybody to comment on my watch) because of how the light plays on not only the Zaratsu polishing buy also the dial and particulary the bezel.
I like my GMT watch to be a cuff dweller so I’ll stick to my Rootbeer! Seiko please make smaller watches and up your game on your bracelet clasps! Nice 👍 camera 📷 work AB.
I bought a Grand Seiko sbga413 (cherry blossom) for my office watch and the Seiko snr051 moon watch for the weekend. The SNR051 is every bit of a Grand Seiko except for the case back. I had no problem paying the $5,500 because I know what I'm paying for. The movement, the dial, the ziratsu hand finished titanium case. Only a true watch enthusiast appreciates and understands these watches and the value you are getting when you purchase one.
I had the limited edition version of this watch for a little while earlier this year. I found the grey tones on the bezel, along with the faded blue section of the dial gave the watch a washed-out look. This non-limited version, however, looks like it has much better colours. And at ~44mm, the size is perfect. I'm glad that Seiko hasn't caved to the loud voices from the smaller wrist crowd. Some of us need these larger pieces to avoid looking like we've mugged a child for their watch.
4:56 Yes. The first Spring Drive model, was a regular Seiko (released as the "Spring Drive") and ever since then Spring Drive movements could be found in Seiko, Grand Seiko, Credor and Presage. SD has never been exclusive to GS.
Hey AB, Great Video as always! That is a watch I had on my radar for a couple of months but couldn’t find decent video about 😅 thank you! Is there a big difference between GS and this Seiko LX in terms of built and quality?
As owner of the watch my experiance is very positive i highly recomend to anybody looking for gmt or diver Its has a total package (looks, spring drive, titanium etc}
Came so close to picking this up when it came out, but like you mentioned just a bit too bulky for me. Even if they could just get the thickness under 14mm, I would seriously reconsider.
Wow! What a beautiful watch...It is thick but not quite as thick as the MM300, which I find quite wearable...this will definately be a great one to watch out for once there are more in the market and the prices start to come down a little. Thank you for an amazing review AB - your macro shots are fantastic 😊👍
I own a variety of Seiko dive watches and also own a Grand Seiko ref. SBGH267. A very nice Grand Seiko. The Seiko SNR033, however, is the nicest Seiko I have ever laid eyes on. It blows me away with its beauty.
Not sure if you noticed the buckle has an extension. It’s not obvious how to deploy. I just bought the green and black Aurora Borealis version. It’s beautiful
I have/had many Rolex, GS and high end Seiko’s. It’s apples vs oranges. Overall I’d take Rolex any day but there’s no denying GS and the higher end Seiko’s are right up there. It comes down to preference. I’d love to pickup this GMT if it where 40-41mm. The 44mm Seiko divers do wear small but it’s just a bit much for most people. The GS 40mm GMTs are a nice size except for the thickness.
AB, I want to thank you for this video. Its one of 2 that helped me make up my mind to buy an SNR025 (I know, not the same watch, but from the same family). I could not be happier with my purchase. I think this and the 025 are the 2 nicest sport watches on the market.
The thing with seikos and I really love them, the bracelets are trash very noisy the clasp is from the sarb033 it's so mähhh! An oyster bracelet in comparison is from another planet
Love this watch. Wish it had a “day” function to compliment the date. The 44 mm size is right for this tool watch. Also love the smooth sweep of the hand. Just a pleasure to look at. When Seiko brings out this same model with a “day” function I will be adding it to my collection. Thanks for sharing this video.
I respect Seiko but one should also know the Rolex seamlessly mixes two different ceramic colours with platinum inserts on the indications. The markers & hands on the Rolex are made of white gold, added on with all the prestige and heritage that I think should worth a premium over its actual cost for making. No luxury watch is "VFM" so I think it's pointless comparing brands. Stop hating Rolex, just buy any watch you like and love it till you can :)
You can only see a Spring Drive tick in super slow - mo. I actually ended up putting the video on 0.25 just to see the Spring Drive finally tick. That just goes to show how smooth the sweep of a Spring Drive watch is.
I watched it at 0.25 speed. It indeed looks like it is ticking, but that's due to the video's frame rate I guess. In reality the Spring Drive cannot have any ticks because of the way it works.
Grand Seiko going independent is a move to please the public and appeal to those who want exclusivity. But the reality and fact of the matter is that Grand Seiko and CREDOR were lines under SEIKO ever since their point of inception. I'm not bothered by that at all since I know that SEIKO have always meant quality, and it's why that "Cheap watch" brand name didn't sway me from buying my Ananta Spring Drive Moonphase.
Still prefer my SBDB011 MarineMaster 600, which is >$2k less than this Batman, but still has the Spring Drive, the GMT complication, true dive bezel, 600M depth rating, and the titanium case and bracelet. However, it is not for everyone - It is a BIG watch, although the titanium case does make it wear a bit smaller than the dimensions would suggest.
Offer me the Rolex or Seiko for free and I will take the Seiko any day. I wouldn’t flip either of them, so future value just doesn’t matter to me. Nice review!😍
Objectively GS/Credor/Seiko combines incredible fit/finish/technology and specs that make it a better watch on paper.. but for many, dare I even say majority, it ultimately boils down to emotion conveyed by the watch and whether the overall aesthetic/brand images floats your boat despite the objective comparison. whether we like it or not, many people pay the premium for the brand as that is major part of decision and why companies spend $10's -100's million on establishing and maintaining the brand. Many seasoned collectors who had pretty much everything, get past the big brand phase, and start to appreciate objective quality but, for the vast majority of consumers, the brand recognition ,it's associated collectibility and desirability still is #1 criterea. The two watch companies target different buyers in terms of what element of the purchase decision is important for them.
Your take is only for snobbery and mind me saying little ignorance. Seiko is a big player in watch world from get go and been around since 1881. I sold most of my Swiss midrange omega Tudor breitling pieces for seiko and grand seiko ones besides there is Japanese watch collectors who will always buy it from you and I laugh at the idea to buy omega ad a status watch to show someone who wears a Daniel Wellington or mvmt cause the rich laugh at Rolex wearers while they flaunt their Richard Mille pieces so your take is not all that good.
I like your videos....I've subscribed......I like the watch. But, when you asked.."Is this worth it?"....my response has to be....How much does it cost as I never heard a price...?
I think the WIS is a relatively minor group in the overall target market Seiko looks at. Apparently Asian market, the biggest market for hi-end watches, demands bigger watches as they are heavily focused on "presence and notice of other" but personally I would like smaller watches.. Also, dimensions sometimes doesn't tell the story as lug to lug, bezel to dial ratio affects it..I have 41mm that looks huge , 40mm that looks tiny on the wrist and 43/44 that fit ideally.
5000 es un buen precio pero con los impuestos más la ganancia del vendedor se iria al doble de su valor podría comprar un GMT máster usado en estado bueno Saludos
Hey man, great camera work, amazing watch by itself. But where are the details?! You do make those videos for the watch enthusiast right? So no proper dimensions list, no mentioned of the glass of the watch, we need to watch like the whole thing to randomly hear that its a spring drive, and that the bezel is sapphire. But no showing how the GMT works, how the bezel feels and turns, no day/outdoor shots of the watch?! Literally nobody can even consider buying a watch by watching this specific video for sure! The great in-door dim light shots cannot sold anybody on buying a watch, how much time will somebody use it in those conditions?
Prefer this then the grand Seiko diver I had add because it has a dark shine and with the Grand Seiko diver the shine starts to go after a while Plus this is more of of a tool watch And the Grand Seiko diver titanium it's more like a dress watch
Absolutely beautiful watch! But those dimensions....for a GMT...?? I don’t get it...too bad, because at 39-41mm, definitely a contender at it’s price point! Would need to up their clasp game to be a real luxury watch contender in my opinion, but other than that, the watch is amazing!
So, can you? I am just asking because there are barely any reviews about the watch out there. Also yeah, I do agree that this Seiko is better than Rolex.
Hey buddy, I can't say much. But I have plans to partner with someone who will be able to get me a lot of independents like Habring & many more! Stay tuned
@@watchcollectingstrategy I'd love to see yours. Your reviews are clearer and much more informative than average reviewers. I think Martin Pulli is a Habring2 AD in US.
Movement wise, so far grand seiko is one of the greatest. But size and dimension, my newly purchased Baltic Aquascaphe is better. Like 39.5 mm perfect.
Watch Collecting Strategy yeah I don’t know why Grand Seiko is so obsessed with big assed case size but end up losing balls on the bracelet dimension. It’s like “ok we gonna go big on the divers but we don’t dare to do the same to make our bracelet 22mm uniformly. Come on Grand Seiko, make your dress watch 38-40 and 20mm uniformly and dive watches in 40mm / 20mm or 44mm / 22mm!
I'm just here to +1 because you mention the repeating damn issue Seiko and Grand Seiko faces; the diameter of the watch. Imagine a Marine Master at 39mm with 20mm width lug spacing. They could just pick an arbitrary diver and shrink the diameter and maintain a 20mm lug and their collection would make my wallet look miserable.
@@watchcollectingstrategy One can only dream. My SKX013 has been faithful for so many years, but should the opportunity arise for a better spec'd piece at a reasonable size... =D
Diameter is never a problem of Seiko sports watches because they usually have short lugs. Don't judge the wearability by diameter. Trust me you will definitely feel 39mm too small for MM because of its small dial size.
@@leyay7540 Yes Lug2Lug is the most important factor for wearability. It is a fair point that the MM is a bad candidate for a 39mm. However I find myself urging for a small package when it comes to the dial/bezel real estate as well. I am probably too old fashioned, since I like the look of a smaller diver. I have tried even a 47mm diameter Seiko diver, and I do think I could "wear" it, because the fit was surprisingly not a problem. Another watch that sits well regardless of its diameter is the 43mm Oris Aquis (I believe). Still, I don't want a plate on my arm.
Grand seiko and high end seiko and one and the same I own two of each and take my word for it besides those hold their value if you in it for long term or car for the stupid value retention game which I don’t care for
Seiko builds great watches no doubt however their dial design with the power reserve looks ugly and messy and the watch is too big and thick. If they were around the 1k price point I might consider them but not at 7k+
I don't think money wise, from a pre-own stand point, is worth to pull for this watch. You can get a GS GMT version with a overall better watch at around the same price or even less expensive. Maybe in the future when more of these are available on grey market and the price comes down a bit, then definitely worth looking into.
The quality is definitely Grand Seiko level but that said. It is hard to justify for many the price. But it is definitely worth it in my opinion. 40mm would have been perfect! Thanks for watching Daniel!
The grand seiko gmt sports model is nowhere near as good as this one you have to try it on your hand to see that since grand seiko sports watches generally are little lacking on the design language and I have sbg031
The watch is worth it without question. The only thing that bothers me is the GMT hand. Everything else punches way above weight when it comes to value price proposition.
45mm check, 14.7mm thick, check, no double secure clasp like a flip lock, check. $500 sumo case design, check. $5500 price tag and no GS just standard Seiko on dial, check. It is a good looking watch, but I could never justify the price tag. I am sure it is a great watch but at $5k, I would expect it to have it's own case design and it be smaller than that. I own several GS's and tons of Seikos, the Sumo and Marinemaster being my favorites. I like this watch but not at that price. I think the proper price point should have been 3k ish.
Yes I said it... it is better than the BLNR! Let us know what you think .
Watch Collecting Strategy completely agreed, but I’m biased since there’s one in my stable. Putting it side by side with my buddy’s BLNR, I hands down love my Seiko more in almost every respect-including the size! That being said, full disclosure that I hold no particular aspiration for Rolex’s...except perhaps maybe the Polar Explorer. Good on you to mention the bracelet! The angular links with the single polished titanium facet on the center links makes this the only watch I have where I don’t swap the bracelet for other straps.
Edit: just wanted to add that what you said about the SNR033 having very little in design commonality to the BLNR is dead on. You touched on it so quickly that people might have missed it. Thematically, they are both GMT sports watches with a black/blue 24-hour bezel, but beyond that they both take very different design approaches and executions.
Congratulations man!! This is an incredible watch & having handled it. I completely understand why you love it
Wow, it's a very beautifully masterful watch without question! I have a 8.5 wrist.... it's perfect for me, I will put this in my collection one day!
Thank for watching buddy 😁👍
Watch Collecting Strategy I like AB with the glasses 😂 more polished. BTW thanks for the lume shot!!
You just showed how good this watch is. I totally agree it is at GS level except the movement finishing (but you can't see it). For me the LX line has better aesthetics than all GS sports models.
Totally agree with you. Seiko divers look better than GS ones. I don’t get the whole grand seiko vs seiko because my Marinemaster was made and put together in the Shizukuishi watch studio which is a grand seiko studio.
Absolutely flawless video footage and content as usual AB. You made great points here and crushed the videography. Mouth is watering for one of these and is much more interesting than Rolex’s we have seen a million times.
Pretty editing and cinematography, keep it up young man
Thank you!
I bought one of these when they first came out, as i just fell in love with the dial and how the light plays on the bezel. You look at the dial and just feel that you could fall into it. it is just so clear and crisp. I like the bigger watch and always have. My wrist size is 7 1/4 inch. I also have a GS diver and an Omega Seamaster of which i love to bits but the Seiko is the only watch that anybody has commented on (not that I seek anybody to comment on my watch) because of how the light plays on not only the Zaratsu polishing buy also the dial and particulary the bezel.
Great quality close up shots and thank you for including the loom, most watch channels don't include loom shots.
The most beautiful Seiko I have seen on YT. The macro shots are excellent. I have to see this in person. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Rich!
It's about time someone reviewed this watch. Well done and great review. It's a bigger watch but remember the titanium which makes it more wearable.
I like my GMT watch to be a cuff dweller so I’ll stick to my Rootbeer! Seiko please make smaller watches and up your game on your bracelet clasps! Nice 👍 camera 📷 work AB.
Thank you so much buddy! Glad you enjoyed
If you little people want smaller watches, you should look into children's watches! LOL!
duke6j wow! I bet not only your wrist is huge!
Agreed. Beautiful watch, terrible dimensions as with most modern Seikos.
@@duke6j now what if we said something about fat people? Because those are the ppl with big wrists
Wow...you're production is second to none...it's amazing! Great video!
I bought a Grand Seiko sbga413 (cherry blossom) for my office watch and the Seiko snr051 moon watch for the weekend. The SNR051 is every bit of a Grand Seiko except for the case back. I had no problem paying the $5,500 because I know what I'm paying for. The movement, the dial, the ziratsu hand finished titanium case. Only a true watch enthusiast appreciates and understands these watches and the value you are getting when you purchase one.
Also sorry for the re-upload! Appreciate everyone re-watching this
Do you have an Instagram account?
This one is gorgeous AB! Thanks for the awesome video👍
I had the limited edition version of this watch for a little while earlier this year. I found the grey tones on the bezel, along with the faded blue section of the dial gave the watch a washed-out look. This non-limited version, however, looks like it has much better colours. And at ~44mm, the size is perfect. I'm glad that Seiko hasn't caved to the loud voices from the smaller wrist crowd. Some of us need these larger pieces to avoid looking like we've mugged a child for their watch.
😂 “mugged a child”
4:56 Yes. The first Spring Drive model, was a regular Seiko (released as the "Spring Drive") and ever since then Spring Drive movements could be found in Seiko, Grand Seiko, Credor and Presage. SD has never been exclusive to GS.
This watch is on my list to get. It has the 3 complications that I just absolutely want. Power Reserve, Date, and GMT. So useful. Good review ...
Just picked one up today... REALLY pleased with it!
Another good video AB keep’em coming💯
Beautiful watch and a bold statement about Rolex! Keep it up AB!
Hey AB, Great Video as always! That is a watch I had on my radar for a couple of months but couldn’t find decent video about 😅 thank you!
Is there a big difference between GS and this Seiko LX in terms of built and quality?
You talked me into it. Order placed yesterday.
As owner of the watch my experiance is very positive
i highly recomend to anybody looking for gmt or diver
Its has a total package (looks, spring drive, titanium etc}
Thats pure bliss bro... what a brute!
Thanks for watching bro 😁👍
A beautiful watch and I agree, the size is the only thing keeping me from getting one!
Alsoz your videos are getting seriously awesome!!!
Arn't you forgetting the titanium. Thickness not much more than the GS diver.
Came so close to picking this up when it came out, but like you mentioned just a bit too bulky for me. Even if they could just get the thickness under 14mm, I would seriously reconsider.
Maybe some day they will give us a smaller version! Thank for watching buddy
Wow! What a beautiful watch...It is thick but not quite as thick as the MM300, which I find quite wearable...this will definately be a great one to watch out for once there are more in the market and the prices start to come down a little. Thank you for an amazing review AB - your macro shots are fantastic 😊👍
At this price point, it should be branded as a Grand Seiko.
Beautiful Seiko SNR033 GMT, I like the Seiko dial, sapphire bezel, hands, zuratsu polished and size.
that one brill watch... love it.. cheers
Beautiful watch! Great video!
Gorgeous watch! I wish there was a non-GMT version of this blue beauty.
A diver with a blue bezel would be absolutely stunning!!!
I own a variety of Seiko dive watches and also own a Grand Seiko ref. SBGH267. A very nice Grand Seiko. The Seiko SNR033, however, is the nicest Seiko I have ever laid eyes on. It blows me away with its beauty.
I own the blue second hand one which is limited to 400 pieces and it’s an awesome statement piece but still under the radar piece
Thanks for another great video AB. Fantastic watch, though too large for my wrist.
Awesome episode!
Thank you Alan!
Ah yes.. But does it have a display case back? 😉
I jest. Love your reviews man. Thumbs Up 👍🏼
Not sure if you noticed the buckle has an extension. It’s not obvious how to deploy. I just bought the green and black Aurora Borealis version. It’s beautiful
Beautiful video AB, you're getting better everyday!
Also, I'm just going to go hide my wallet somewhere I can't find it now...thanks a lot! lol 😂
Killer title! lol this one is gonna be good
Seiko rocks!
I need a larger wrist or a smaller Seiko .... Great job!
Great looking watch, just the size puts me off, but I’ve got to try one on to see if it works 👍🇬🇧
Beautiful piece, congratulation and enjoy your watch 😉
I have/had many Rolex, GS and high end Seiko’s. It’s apples vs oranges. Overall I’d take Rolex any day but there’s no denying GS and the higher end Seiko’s are right up there. It comes down to preference. I’d love to pickup this GMT if it where 40-41mm. The 44mm Seiko divers do wear small but it’s just a bit much for most people. The GS 40mm GMTs are a nice size except for the thickness.
I want it😁beautiful finish great Video
This watch is beautiful and I appreciate the finishing and technical details. Nevertheless I feel it is too bulky.
AB, I want to thank you for this video. Its one of 2 that helped me make up my mind to buy an SNR025 (I know, not the same watch, but from the same family). I could not be happier with my purchase. I think this and the 025 are the 2 nicest sport watches on the market.
This is a marvelous timepiece.
I’m not selling my P series GMT-II, but if it got stolen I’d definitely look at spending the insurance on this lovely Seiko.
This thing is huge, I have 7in wrist and this thing look like a dinner plate, if it 42mm, I would definitely buy it.
People at Seiko are high as a kite.They almost put Invicta to shame.
Love it!!But I'll wait for the 40mm or 39mm would be even better
The thing with seikos and I really love them, the bracelets are trash very noisy the clasp is from the sarb033 it's so mähhh! An oyster bracelet in comparison is from another planet
Totally agree
Love this watch. Wish it had a “day” function to compliment the date. The 44 mm size is right for this tool watch. Also love the smooth sweep of the hand. Just a pleasure to look at. When Seiko brings out this same model with a “day” function I will be adding it to my collection. Thanks for sharing this video.
I respect Seiko but one should also know the Rolex seamlessly mixes two different ceramic colours with platinum inserts on the indications. The markers & hands on the Rolex are made of white gold, added on with all the prestige and heritage that I think should worth a premium over its actual cost for making. No luxury watch is "VFM" so I think it's pointless comparing brands. Stop hating Rolex, just buy any watch you like and love it till you can :)
Good job
They have a spring drive tuna too
Am I stupid to pay the same amount for this watch instead of GS SBGE201?
Come on SEIKO!
You can only see a Spring Drive tick in super slow - mo. I actually ended up putting the video on 0.25 just to see the Spring Drive finally tick. That just goes to show how smooth the sweep of a Spring Drive watch is.
It doesn't tick in any way. It is 100% smooth without quantization. Maybe you are seeing the video's frames?
I watched it at 0.25 speed. It indeed looks like it is ticking, but that's due to the video's frame rate I guess. In reality the Spring Drive cannot have any ticks because of the way it works.
@@otobotrecords I guess you're right then.....
It is much to bulky and laks elegance imo... Great viedeo, thanks.
Thanks for watching buddy!
Yes, this is a grail watch for me too
Damn that’s a really nice seiko. I’m gonna have to save up in a decade 😅😂😂
shoulda put the MM300 clasp on that bracelet. THEN it would be perfect.
It's not available so what are we taking about here?
Seiko and Grand Seiko are two different and separate companies.
If you have this watch as Seiko then what is the meaning of GS? Overlapping branding
It is very confusing! Tho I am not complaining about the quality, but if this had Grand Seiko on the dial it would have been more popular
Grand Seiko going independent is a move to please the public and appeal to those who want exclusivity. But the reality and fact of the matter is that Grand Seiko and CREDOR were lines under SEIKO ever since their point of inception. I'm not bothered by that at all since I know that SEIKO have always meant quality, and it's why that "Cheap watch" brand name didn't sway me from buying my Ananta Spring Drive Moonphase.
This LX line is the top line in Prospex. Since GS has been independent, LX is just like GS before. So their pricing and finishing are both reasonable.
Love the watch but couldnt afford to pay that much money.😃 hopefully one day
Still prefer my SBDB011 MarineMaster 600, which is >$2k less than this Batman, but still has the Spring Drive, the GMT complication, true dive bezel, 600M depth rating, and the titanium case and bracelet. However, it is not for everyone - It is a BIG watch, although the titanium case does make it wear a bit smaller than the dimensions would suggest.
Offer me the Rolex or Seiko for free and I will take the Seiko any day. I wouldn’t flip either of them, so future value just doesn’t matter to me. Nice review!😍
Objectively GS/Credor/Seiko combines incredible fit/finish/technology and specs that make it a better watch on paper.. but for many, dare I even say majority, it ultimately boils down to emotion conveyed by the watch and whether the overall aesthetic/brand images floats your boat despite the objective comparison.
whether we like it or not, many people pay the premium for the brand as that is major part of decision and why companies spend $10's -100's million on establishing and maintaining the brand.
Many seasoned collectors who had pretty much everything, get past the big brand phase, and start to appreciate objective quality but, for the vast majority of consumers, the brand recognition ,it's associated collectibility and desirability still is #1 criterea. The two watch companies target different buyers in terms of what element of the purchase decision is important for them.
Your take is only for snobbery and mind me saying little ignorance. Seiko is a big player in watch world from get go and been around since 1881. I sold most of my Swiss midrange omega Tudor breitling pieces for seiko and grand seiko ones besides there is Japanese watch collectors who will always buy it from you and I laugh at the idea to buy omega ad a status watch to show someone who wears a Daniel Wellington or mvmt cause the rich laugh at Rolex wearers while they flaunt their Richard Mille pieces so your take is not all that good.
It looks like a stunner, why don’t they have the power reserve go in the opposite direction, aka a fuel gauge, would make more sense.
Nice watch, but was too blocky/chunky on my 7” wrist. I much prefer the SLA031 MarineMaster300 model
Fits well it’s not an invicta for god’s sake only huge seiko watch is the transocean which was huge
I like your videos....I've subscribed......I like the watch. But, when you asked.."Is this worth it?"....my response has to be....How much does it cost as I never heard a price...?
You have the best looking watch videos on CZcams, but do they ALL have to be about Seiko?
Seiko seiko seiko, still making watches bigger than the public want, so once again a great watch but only if it was smaller.
I think the WIS is a relatively minor group in the overall target market Seiko looks at. Apparently Asian market, the biggest market for hi-end watches, demands bigger watches as they are heavily focused on "presence and notice of other" but personally I would like smaller watches..
Also, dimensions sometimes doesn't tell the story as lug to lug, bezel to dial ratio affects it..I have 41mm that looks huge , 40mm that looks tiny on the wrist and 43/44 that fit ideally.
Apples and oranges IMO. Unsure too about the servicing of the Spring Drive. I don’t think it’ll hold its value too.
5000 es un buen precio pero con los impuestos más la ganancia del vendedor se iria al doble de su valor podría comprar un GMT máster usado en estado bueno
Saludos
But is the chapter ring aligned?
Mooove out the way RO-lex.....
Too big and a little too expensive. Other than that really quite lovely. Beautiful video work as well.
Hey man, great camera work, amazing watch by itself. But where are the details?! You do make those videos for the watch enthusiast right? So no proper dimensions list, no mentioned of the glass of the watch, we need to watch like the whole thing to randomly hear that its a spring drive, and that the bezel is sapphire. But no showing how the GMT works, how the bezel feels and turns, no day/outdoor shots of the watch?! Literally nobody can even consider buying a watch by watching this specific video for sure! The great in-door dim light shots cannot sold anybody on buying a watch, how much time will somebody use it in those conditions?
Video editing is amazing. But please, get a better mic
Prefer this then the grand Seiko diver I had add because it has a dark shine and with the Grand Seiko diver the shine starts to go after a while
Plus this is more of of a tool watch
And the Grand Seiko diver titanium it's more like a dress watch
How much does the watch cost??
4900 at the moment from ET but it retails for about 5K
Absolutely beautiful watch! But those dimensions....for a GMT...?? I don’t get it...too bad, because at 39-41mm, definitely a contender at it’s price point! Would need to up their clasp game to be a real luxury watch contender in my opinion, but other than that, the watch is amazing!
Size wears good not that large since knows how to design lug to lug dimensions.
i only wish it was a little smaller
Btw, can you review Habring2 watches? Its a small brand by Richard Habring, an ex-IWC/JLC/Lange engineer.
So, can you? I am just asking because there are barely any reviews about the watch out there.
Also yeah, I do agree that this Seiko is better than Rolex.
Hey buddy,
I can't say much. But I have plans to partner with someone who will be able to get me a lot of independents like Habring & many more! Stay tuned
@@watchcollectingstrategy I'd love to see yours. Your reviews are clearer and much more informative than average reviewers.
I think Martin Pulli is a Habring2 AD in US.
Is it worth it? What's the selling price?
why isn’t this watch on seiko’s website?
Movement wise, so far grand seiko is one of the greatest.
But size and dimension, my newly purchased Baltic Aquascaphe is better. Like 39.5 mm perfect.
If they come out with a 39.5mm version that would be amazing! Congratz on your Baltic buddy
Watch Collecting Strategy yeah I don’t know why Grand Seiko is so obsessed with big assed case size but end up losing balls on the bracelet dimension.
It’s like “ok we gonna go big on the divers but we don’t dare to do the same to make our bracelet 22mm uniformly.
Come on Grand Seiko, make your dress watch 38-40 and 20mm uniformly and dive watches in 40mm / 20mm or 44mm / 22mm!
Maybe someday when I have direct contact with them, I'll ask them to give us what we want 😁 Human sized dive watches 😅
@@watchcollectingstrategy please do so otherwise they will become GIANT SEIKO
I'm just here to +1 because you mention the repeating damn issue Seiko and Grand Seiko faces; the diameter of the watch. Imagine a Marine Master at 39mm with 20mm width lug spacing. They could just pick an arbitrary diver and shrink the diameter and maintain a 20mm lug and their collection would make my wallet look miserable.
A 39mm MM300 would be amazing!! Thanks for watching James
@@watchcollectingstrategy One can only dream. My SKX013 has been faithful for so many years, but should the opportunity arise for a better spec'd piece at a reasonable size... =D
Love the 013 so much!! Can't wait to get one back into my collection
Diameter is never a problem of Seiko sports watches because they usually have short lugs. Don't judge the wearability by diameter. Trust me you will definitely feel 39mm too small for MM because of its small dial size.
@@leyay7540 Yes Lug2Lug is the most important factor for wearability. It is a fair point that the MM is a bad candidate for a 39mm. However I find myself urging for a small package when it comes to the dial/bezel real estate as well. I am probably too old fashioned, since I like the look of a smaller diver.
I have tried even a 47mm diameter Seiko diver, and I do think I could "wear" it, because the fit was surprisingly not a problem. Another watch that sits well regardless of its diameter is the 43mm Oris Aquis (I believe).
Still, I don't want a plate on my arm.
In a perfect world. Tudor would have made a BB58 Batman/Pepsi.
Grand seiko and high end seiko and one and the same I own two of each and take my word for it besides those hold their value if you in it for long term or car for the stupid value retention game which I don’t care for
Seiko builds great watches no doubt however their dial design with the power reserve looks ugly and messy and the watch is too big and thick. If they were around the 1k price point I might consider them but not at 7k+
1k you can buy you an Apple Watch no sense at all. You think this piece should be 1k then I got a bridge to sell you for 2k 😂
Unfortunately way to large for me, I would also add to my collection if it was produced as 38 or 40mm
Very nice but at this price point it's already in Omega seamaster territory and close to Rolex
I don't think money wise, from a pre-own stand point, is worth to pull for this watch. You can get a GS GMT version with a overall better watch at around the same price or even less expensive. Maybe in the future when more of these are available on grey market and the price comes down a bit, then definitely worth looking into.
The quality is definitely Grand Seiko level but that said. It is hard to justify for many the price. But it is definitely worth it in my opinion. 40mm would have been perfect! Thanks for watching Daniel!
The grand seiko gmt sports model is nowhere near as good as this one you have to try it on your hand to see that since grand seiko sports watches generally are little lacking on the design language and I have sbg031
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The watch is worth it without question. The only thing that bothers me is the GMT hand. Everything else punches way above weight when it comes to value price proposition.
45mm check, 14.7mm thick, check, no double secure clasp like a flip lock, check. $500 sumo case design, check. $5500 price tag and no GS just standard Seiko on dial, check. It is a good looking watch, but I could never justify the price tag. I am sure it is a great watch but at $5k, I would expect it to have it's own case design and it be smaller than that. I own several GS's and tons of Seikos, the Sumo and Marinemaster being my favorites. I like this watch but not at that price. I think the proper price point should have been 3k ish.
Basically a batman copy, tag also made a similar batman homage