28 күн бұрын
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@Jayzeidler 20 сағат бұрын
I’ve got the most beautiful Steinhart and it gets zero wrist time anymore because of this watch
@julie8737 6 күн бұрын
hey, do you know of any smol watches with a compass feature? i’ve been trying to find one
@edwardmclaughlin7935 10 күн бұрын
I have a wonderful Farer Pendine - beautiful watch. Unfortunately it stopped working after around two years. Five attempts to contact Farer through their website. Not one single reply. Looks like I'm on my own in trying to get my watch working again.
@karllobo4602 11 күн бұрын
What wrist size are you? I'm deciding between this and the citizen
@smolwatch 10 күн бұрын
6.25" (15.88cm). Hope that helps and thanks for watching! Both are solid pieces, for sure.
@hakimbaraka4713 11 күн бұрын
Hey Guys, Does anyone know if there are spare links for the Seiko SUR307? The band is too tight and I tried the micro adjustments and are still uncomfortable for me. If half links aren’t an option, any watchbands that would fit and suit the style that you can recommend? Thank you!🙏
@smolwatch 10 күн бұрын
Hmm. You could try to contact Seiko to see if they could sell you some individual links to add to the bracelet, maybe? I'm not sure if they do that. I'd also recommend checking to see if there's a bracelet option with Uncle Straps; I've liked theirs in the past and have one that fits my solar Seiko diver. Hope you find one you like!
@WatchesCanBeFun 15 күн бұрын
I think 46 lug to lug is the longest I can pull off comfortable, unless it’s a g-shock or other light weight watch
@smolwatch 15 күн бұрын
I hear ya, dude. The lug-to-lug is probably the most important stat for peeps like us with smaller wrists. I wore a Hamilton Mechanical for a while (before giving it to a family member) that was 47mm and fairly straight lugs; that worked out okay still, especially on a pass-through strap like a Nato. Beyond that, they'd really have to curve down a lot to be wearable for me. Anyway, I could go on and on, ha. Thanks for watching!
@WatchesCanBeFun 14 күн бұрын
@@smolwatch bro I just was able to try on the black bay pro on the strap. I have a 5.5 inch wrist so I never thought I could pull off the 15mm thick and 47 lug to lug but damn it wore so well and I forgot I was wearing it. The lugs taper way better compared to the hamilton mechanical.
@jonathanlloyd2306 17 күн бұрын
I think the issue is the width of the strap, making it look like a woman's watch. Nobody cares though, and women wear big men's watches all the time!
@smolwatch 16 күн бұрын
I'm with ya, dawg. Ultimately doesn't matter a lot, and peeps should wear whatever they like. I think you're right re: the strap being a contributing factor, for sure, with how the watch presents. It is very skinny. Thanks for watching!
@artbanks27 17 күн бұрын
Those Seiko solar divers are amazing, affordable, well made, good looking and reliable. The whole package.
@smolwatch 16 күн бұрын
Couldn't agree more. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@resjon7981 17 күн бұрын
This watch is hard to beat. Seiko need to make solar versions of their best sellers like the SPB143 etc.
@smolwatch 17 күн бұрын
I'd be here for it, for sure. The more solar, the better. Would love that anthracite/gray colorway with the 62MAS design cues, as well. Thanks for watching!
@marksulloway5669 17 күн бұрын
Nice presentation. I have this Seiko on a Forstner Klip bracelet - an old school Bonklip style very light weight brushed & polished bracelet that matches up very well for a dress-diver. The combination weighs 83 grams.
@smolwatch 17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words (and for watching)! That bracelet sounds the business, dude. I've never snagged a Forstner but have been close a few times. Need to pull the trigger and give one of those Bonklips a whirl. Been thinking about them, incidentally, ever since I got into Serica, since they use 'em for their field pieces. I digress, ha. Cheers!
@Alex-Rainmaker 17 күн бұрын
Got mine a few months ago. Now its my grab & go watch. Never worry about battery or winding it.
@estebansamra7255 16 күн бұрын
What’s your wrist size? Mine 6.5” and afraid the lugs are just gonna bleed off my wrist. Love the watch tho!
@Alex-Rainmaker 11 күн бұрын
@@estebansamra7255 My wrist is about 6.7". This watch is perfect for those with 6.5" wrist.
@Alex-Rainmaker 22 сағат бұрын
@@estebansamra7255 My wrist is 6.5". This watch wears just perfect. Lug to lug are just nice.
@biasaigon7155 17 күн бұрын
should i buy a solar seiko citizen next !? my seiko 5 auto stated having issus after running 3years , powered 40 hours is gone , now it stops after 15 hours non moving
@smolwatch 17 күн бұрын
Mm, if you can find a local watchmaker and you still like your Seiko 5, maybe try to get it serviced? If you want either of the pieces in the video, they're roughly similar in terms of price and both reliable (in my experience so far). I'd choose whichever appeals to you the most. Thanks for watching!
@biasaigon7155 17 күн бұрын
@@smolwatch yes sir 👍🏾
@takethecurseOFFwashingmachine 17 күн бұрын
Pokey Alert 2:28
@smolwatch 17 күн бұрын
Always by our side, ha. Gotta love him. Thanks for watching!
@takethecurseOFFwashingmachine 18 күн бұрын
I’ve seen and handled these in person. Aesthetically they look great. Almost, but not quite as good, as some grand seiko quartz models (especially from farther away). When you handle them though, they really do have a pretty cheapy feeling to them. Doesn’t make them bad watches, but if you’re used to a certain level of quality as a watch geek, this may not be for you.
@smolwatch 17 күн бұрын
Very fair. I think this line, and this reference, punches above its weight in terms of overall quality compared to many things in the price bracket. But, I totally agree with you re: feeling the cheapness a bit, especially with the bracelet. I reckon it's a get-what-you-pay-for kinda thing, ultimately, even if it's a solid option for folks. Appreciate your comment and thanks for watching! :)
@takethecurseOFFwashingmachine 17 күн бұрын
@@smolwatchthat mall shot you put in there is the World Trade Center mall in lower Manhattan. A place where I have gone watch shopping time to time (they have a swatch boutique, tissot boutique, and London jewelers). For a minute I thought you were from NYC, but im guessing by your accent down south is more likely
@smolwatch 17 күн бұрын
@@takethecurseOFFwashingmachine I had to think for a second re: that mall shot, ha. Been a minute since I watched this one. Interesting to hear the origin of that clip; I just got that from stock footage at the time. You are correct re: the region. I guess my accent slips through more than I expect. :)
@Kanbaster 18 күн бұрын
Hey smol, great vid! Under the sun, can you see the solar panels in either of these models? My old eco drive is prerty bad in the department.
@smolwatch 18 күн бұрын
Mm, I can't say I've noticed the panels out in direct sun. I will say, under harsher sunlight, it's noticeable that the dials are more like a lighter black/gray, to allow for the light pass-through, though, vs. the richer black shade inside. Hope that helps! I'll try to take 'em out when it's sunny and come back to this thread. Thanks for watching!
@Kanbaster 18 күн бұрын
@@smolwatch thanks!
@turbolenza35 18 күн бұрын
Love your videos
@smolwatch 18 күн бұрын
Thanks, dawg! Appreciate ya watching and glad you're digging the vids. :)
@JSweeting 20 күн бұрын
Ive had my Citizen (in blue) for just over a year. Very nuch a summer watch for me. I did consider the Seiko but thought it might be *slightly* too big. But it looks great on you and very helpful to see the two side by side.
@smolwatch 20 күн бұрын
Nice! Looking back, I would've gotten the blue, especially with this Seiko in the rotation now. I think that's the one to snag, for sure. Glad you found the vid helpful and thanks for watching! :)
@muhammadurwah1990 21 күн бұрын
Wow. Can give link to the citizen diver bracelet?
@smolwatch 21 күн бұрын
Most def! I got it from Long Island Watch. It's pretty solid, screwed links, all brushed, etc. longislandwatch.com/islander-18mm-brushed-solid-link-bracelet-for-citizen-36-5mm-promaster-solar-dive-watch-brac-88/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8fu1BhBsEiwAwDrsjDk7AvwX20g1yIsWEImwBVp8GDN_yVMX4kYpN-VhbMyKTMoSNsH-xRoCPXMQAvD_BwE
@muhammadurwah1990 19 күн бұрын
@@smolwatch thanks! Ordered it. Looks handsome from you videos.
@Anirossa 21 күн бұрын
Had mine for 2 years soon, got 9 other watches, mainly automatic (German, Swizz and Japanese), now this thing pretty much lives on me... it's too good to not fall for, unless you are a mechanic snob :D
@smolwatch 21 күн бұрын
Most def! Very relatable. Just can't resist. Thanks for watching!
@HRM.H 22 күн бұрын
Still hope they release a no date version of this watch someday
@smolwatch 21 күн бұрын
You and me both, homie. I'd settle for a color-matched date wheel. Almost pulled the trigger on the blackout version of this watch for that alone. Thanks for watching!
@dustinr16 17 күн бұрын
That would be cool but never will happen unfortunately. Seiko almost never does a no-date dial; especially on their Prospex diver’s.
@brianfromireland 22 күн бұрын
Beautiful watch , thanks Chris
@smolwatch 21 күн бұрын
Cheers, my dawg, thanks for watching!
@RabbitWatchShop 22 күн бұрын
I have the green variant. I have both of Mark’s LIW bracelets made for the watch, the 3 link oyster and the 5 link jubilee. These bracelets elevates the overall watch into something you’d find from a quality micro brand. The only downside I experienced: bezel insert was misaligned. I fixed that one negative, leaving me with a QC perfect watch. I wish the markers were a tad larger for legibility and lume. It’s a piece that’s staying in my collection. I have since added the CWC RN300 quartz, a watch with an Omega 300 big triangle M.O.D dial, hands, and insert combined with a vintage Heuer style case. The British military provenance is an added bonus. The fixed bars are badazz. Quartz divers are under appreciated, and they shouldn’t be.
@smolwatch 21 күн бұрын
You're so on point. Agreed 100%. I started heavy quartz, and lately, I've been leaning heavy quartz again. Those CWC divers are bangers, for sure. I have a 3-link oyster for this one from Uncle Straps that I've enjoyed a lot, too (think I showed a couple of shots with it on the bracelet), but it's been a rubber summer over here. I should snag that 5-link you mentioned, though...hmmm. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
@AM-zk7pj 22 күн бұрын
The wrong thing they do is trying to put a single watch on every wrist sizes. I always miss the 37mm. And have lost interest in buying forced choice by the manufacturer
@smolwatch 22 күн бұрын
I think I'm picking up what you're putting down. Always on the side of having more (and smaller) sizes, for sure. Thankfully, it seems like things are trending toward more choice, so crossed fingers if there's not something in that ballpark yet. Thanks for watching!
@tetereres 24 күн бұрын
I just ordered the SUR527P1 Green dial. I like the simple, uncluttered dial. Sapphire crystal and 100 meters of water resistance. This will be my everyday wear. Great video.
@smolwatch 24 күн бұрын
Rad! Just looked that one up to check it out. Wow, such a nice shade of green, too, really solid for day-to-day wear. Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!
@harrybilsonia 27 күн бұрын
smolwatch is back! and good looking watch btw, I'll have to chek out the microbrand
@smolwatch 27 күн бұрын
Woo! It's unfortunate, I don't think they have anything available at the moment, but def worth keeping an eye out for them in the future. Thanks for watching! :)
@pattems_ 29 күн бұрын
New Smolwatch: time to thumbs up then watch, as is tradition.
@smolwatch 29 күн бұрын
Thanks, dawg. Digging that owl pfp, by the way. Holla!
@rangazanga 29 күн бұрын
Holy moly, you could use that lume as a flashlight. Always a smile on my face when a new smolwatch vid pops up, even if this one ain't so smol.
@smolwatch 29 күн бұрын
For reallll, the lume is wild. Thanks for watching and for the kind words! Appreciate ya.
@rforretro Ай бұрын
Hello, is it a warm yellow or cold yellow? Can’t decide because of the light 🥲
@smolwatch Ай бұрын
I'd say it's more of a yolk-y, orangey yellow. Take a look at the part where I compare it to the other yellow G-Shock to get a better idea. Thanks for watching!
@stevesandwichproductions1043 Ай бұрын
To me, it's pure class. I wanted this because there are no colors or clutter. I have several beautiful automatic dive and dress watches. But I wanted a battery watch that doesn't draw attention to itself. However, it's beautiful and goes with everything. It shows that I'm not trying to impress people. I got it last week on Amazon for $136.00. Today it's $187.00.
@smolwatch Ай бұрын
Sweet! Enjoy your watch, f'sho. This one def punches above its weight. Cheers!
@jokester5812 Ай бұрын
Minerals better for a ISO certified dive watch, its more shatter resistant than sapphire
@smolwatch Ай бұрын
Mm, fair point. Mine will never see any serious depth or hardcore activity, probably, so sapphire is more my speed, but I hear ya. Thanks for watching!
@saish9225 2 ай бұрын
Hi, can you please tell if the links are solid on this one?
@smolwatch Ай бұрын
Solid as far as I can tell but nothing to write home about in terms of solidity/quality. But decent for the price, for sure. Cheers!
@samhathaway8545 2 ай бұрын
Where is the stand from?
@smolwatch Ай бұрын
I got a couple of those stands on Amazon a few years ago. The brand is WATCHPOD.
@taoprsn 2 ай бұрын
In China second hand market, you can get this for $150
@smolwatch Ай бұрын
Great price! Worth it, for sure.
@TuEIite 3 ай бұрын
All my homies hate date windows.
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
Ha, I hear that. I've definitely soured on them over the years, but quartz softens the blow, f'sho.
@TuEIite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the look at the watch. Good option for the wrists challenged gents such as ourselves.
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
Most definitely! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching. :)
@mohnnadmercedes8246 3 ай бұрын
Does 37mm GS in black wears larger than the 90s one ?
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
I don't have the exact measurements handy, but this piece definitely wears a smidge smaller than the newer double-signed black quartz GS I have, but the differences are slight and mostly down to this one's thinness. Both wear really well on my 6.25" wrist.
@alexgoya9245 3 ай бұрын
Where’s the strap from?
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
If you're referring to the blue suede, it's from CNS Watch Bands. Love 'em.
@LegendTheAnonymous 3 ай бұрын
Just got this in 36mm! Really like it! But the bracelet is really underwhelming to me. I will probably switch it out
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
Fair point. The bracelet is often the weakest part of pieces in this price range. Enjoy your new watch and thanks for watching!
@micheldepaula8733 3 ай бұрын
Unsigned crown is Seiko’s signature! Just got one in the mail, let’s see! Thx for the review!
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!
@LoadedGunsMusic 3 ай бұрын
Your channel is criminally underrated. Keep it up! I hope to see more videos soon.
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Really appreciate ya. I will definitely have some more vids soon. :)
@TillSwims 4 ай бұрын
Like the watch and the blue strap . Omfg 😊
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
Groovyyy. Thanks for watching!
@xiao668 4 ай бұрын
If it fits? I sits.
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
Ha, most def.
@danielthompson803 4 ай бұрын
For a simular price you can get an as new condition seiko dolce with the same movement
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
True. I prefer the Credor, but I definitely think those Dolces are great options, as well; I've got a vintage version that I like to wear on fancier occasions, too.
@cesarfernandosilvamelo 4 ай бұрын
superb
@smolwatch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@AbrainboomO 4 ай бұрын
Okay, well, this is my first watch and I bought it impulsively knowing absolutely 0 about watches. Not bad I guess lmao
@smolwatch 4 ай бұрын
Ha, indeed! Feel like you picked out a solid piece, especially for a first one. Thanks for watching. :)
@WatchesCanBeFun 4 ай бұрын
I’m really want this watch now, this channel is dangerous
@smolwatch 4 ай бұрын
Ha, I know that game too well. Influenced quite often myself. Thankfully, I bet you can find a similar Seiko tank for very little cheddar. Not a super desirable piece for a lot of folks, I think, which is good for us. :)
@WatchesCanBeFun 4 ай бұрын
Great video! The fact that Seiko has this watch (skx013) in an automatic is why Seiko still wins for me🤷🏽♂️
@smolwatch 4 ай бұрын
The SKX013 is a classic. Saw that in your collection vid. Such fun piece to have in your rotation. I wear the Seiko SNE573 a fair amount, and that diver gives me similar vibes (similar sizing), too, another solar quartz.
@WatchesCanBeFun 4 ай бұрын
@@smolwatch Ooh I like that one. I might try that one in my collection one day.
@WatchesCanBeFun 4 ай бұрын
I don’t even care for the watch but your charisma and delivery made me watch the whole video lol. Keep up the great work! I like your nato strap on your Hamilton :)
@smolwatch 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and for watching! Glad you enjoyed. Yeah, that's a nifty strap, for sure. Rarely take it off that Ham. It's one of the comfy trooper straps from CNS Watchbands.
@Ricelord4 4 ай бұрын
I have this Baby-G but in matte white. Also part of the small wrist gang (6 5/8" or 17 cm), so I appreciate watches that are on the smaller side. Dang, now I want a translucent DW5600...
@smolwatch 4 ай бұрын
I bet that white one is a looker. The translucent pieces are super cool, but I don't seek them out as much these days, since I worry about discoloration and have grown to no like the stiffer, more plasticky feel of the materials in the band. Always happy to see another smol wrist homie! Thanks for watching.
@turbolenza35 4 ай бұрын
Hello from Singapore :). I prefer Boldr, but nice watch 😊
@smolwatch 4 ай бұрын
Hi there! I still need to try out Boldr, for sure. I've almost snagged one a number of times. They def seem to have a similar approach to aesthetics, usability, etc. Which model(s) do you have/like?