As long as we talk that Seiko is a brand less than other Swiss brands, then people will always think that Seiko is actually a low-end brand..., I personally prefer this watch over Omega Seamaster and Rolex submariner. And for those who think this is stupid, let them be. I'm happy because I know why!
@pilotwjf11 ай бұрын
You HAVE to be able to appreciate the stealth aspect, obviously spring drive, and realize that 99% of people are not looking at what's on your wrist...and could care less. Love the bezel action on this.
@edwardmcardle11 ай бұрын
You could say the exact same for grand seiko
@bigmacdaddy123411 ай бұрын
What stealth aspect? Not with a crown that's bigger than Elon Musk's bank account.11:23
@pilotwjf11 ай бұрын
We're not talking about the mass of it. Stealth doesn't relate to size here. We're talking about stealth "wealth" as in an unusually larger price tag of a watch that presents itself as a relatively pedestrian Seiko.
@bigmacdaddy123411 ай бұрын
@@pilotwjf I was talking about the mass of it and the dopey crown.
@andrew_owens76806 ай бұрын
99% of people don't look at your wrist when you wear anything but a Rolex. I get more comments on my Vostok than my Breitling.
@igor24089843311 ай бұрын
This is a brilliant watch. I have always preferred this type of Seiko vs the Grand. Especially because of the fact that you can say to your wife that it costed 300€ 😂
@samuellee197610 ай бұрын
Spot on!
@ryangochuico11 ай бұрын
This watch won 2019 GPHG diver category. I got one in 2021 for my 40th birthday. Still love it until now. Positives: superior timekeeping precision with spring drive, smooth seconds hand sweep, powerful lume, superb finishing on the polished parts, nice bracelet design, light weight of titanium, wrist presence😂, (personal)preferred handset over the GS diver handset. Negatives: high price point (but i was able to get this brand new for about $4,600 after discount), thick clasp because of the ratchet system, oversized crown (likely for ease of use with gloves on). I dont mind the thickness of the case since i never wear long sleeves. Great review❤
@vincentschneuwly978311 ай бұрын
That's a great discount, awesome value for money at that price
@ryangochuico11 ай бұрын
@@vincentschneuwly9783 yes, if anyone is interested in this watch, im sure seiko AD would give it to you with a nice discount. I have also seen it on C24 at less than SRP so you could try there as well. Or if you dont mind buying used, that is also a more cost cutting option
@ryangochuico11 ай бұрын
@@japanwatchconnection really though losing or gaining value only matters if you ever sell the watch, which i have no plans in doing unless my life takes a negative turn 😅
@Ericdagreat10 ай бұрын
No wonder all of Seiko’s watches under $1500 are just straight up garbage. They try to convince you that their Hardlex is tougher and will not shatter like Sapphire, yet this $6000 Seiko has a Sapphire crystal 😂 They don’t like telling their customers how much harder of a hit you need to shatter a sapphire crystal, over a Hardlex.
@ryangochuico10 ай бұрын
@@Ericdagreat how dare you apply critical thinking into this hobby 🤪 😅
@mikes.413611 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic watch and it really is a fantastic stealth piece. There is nothing comparable to Spring Drive and this watch really embodies that 6159 feel and timeless beauty.
@user-vg5nl2lu1z8 ай бұрын
I’ve had mine for over a year and this watch stood out to me for so many reasons. Light weight because of the titanium. Not small. I’m no tone of the many who wants a thin, 38 mm dive watch. Dive watches should be large and legible and this one certainly is. The finish is as good as any higher end brand. The spring drive is just amazing and so cool if you can get past the snobby “mechanical only” mindset. Mine had run 5 to 6 seconds fast a month since I got it. And last but not least I love that it says Seiko. Not everyone buys a watch simply because of the brand name on it. Someone on here says this is like a $70k Camry but I’d say it’s more like a $100k Land Cruiser. Tough and built for a purpose with no corners cut. Also I bought mine in new condition for $2.8k. Another nice thing is these are not being marked upon like crazy simply because of the brand name written on them.
@Todd_Whitehouse11 ай бұрын
I own the LE black titanium SBDB037 version of this watch and it's absolutely amazing. The cermet bezel insert, gold seconds hand and black dial all play so well off of each other. I had to go grab it and throw it on while watching this video. Amazing content as always, Bruce, keep it up!
@roamy360511 ай бұрын
I live in Boise Idaho. Not the mecca for watches and especially not for Seiko and Grand Seiko's. But I was traveling to Boston and stayed the Copely Mariott Hotel with no idea where or what was around me. I was actually staying at a Hotel connected to the Copley Mall next door. Guess what? Grand Seiko Boutique baby, and a Carl Bucherer (10 watch brands (( Rolex, Tudor, Longines, Breguet, Panerai, ++)) and pre-owned Rolex) store, a Tag Heuer, and a Montblanc store. I was in Watch heaven and only a 3 minute walk from my lobby and never going outside. I loved the new Grand Seiko Spring Drivers I saw. Super nice. But that price? Wow! Now seeing this Seiko Spring Drive Diver is more along the lines of reality. Thanks for the update. Going to Boston? Recommend Copely Square area. Super cool!
@peterwoodaman593611 ай бұрын
This is a crazy watch in person. I was blown away
@stevehenrytagami47098 ай бұрын
I found a used Green moss dial for $3250. So i pulled the trigger. Was going for a BB58 in S&G but nearly half price LX spring drive blows the Tudor . Though i will get a Tudor S&G someday , perhaps the Chrono . But i love that ftom a distance it looks like a Seiko MM300. Up close the zaratsu finishing , the titanium build quality, spring Drive and the green textures in the dial . Wow it is stunning and well engineered. It loses about 5 seconds a month and it has not left my wrist even though i have bought 4 watches . I cannot take it off its light , has great presence withouy showing off. At 3k or so it is a dream but i wouldn't pay 6k . What a watch .
@Mark-sd7fc11 ай бұрын
Buy a Rolex to impress others, buy a Seiko Spring Drive to impress yourself!! Nobody will wonder if it’s real like a Rolex either!
@AverageBros11 ай бұрын
All the talk about price made me realize my SLA039 is actually even more expensive at $6,800 MSRP, I guess that adds to the undercover flex-appeal.
@wd9999911 ай бұрын
The 039 is a special watch. I adore my 037, they are THE top models Seiko has to offer IMO
@cod-nx2sd11 ай бұрын
I love my sla037
@AverageBros11 ай бұрын
@@wd99999 The 037 is so nice, love that one too, but already have 017, so didn't want to have too much crossover, even as a Seiko-path, lol
@AverageBros11 ай бұрын
@@cod-nx2sd wonderful piece, enjoy it!
@wd9999911 ай бұрын
@@AverageBros I had both 039 & 037 but chose to keep only the 037. Now I want to add back the 039 😂
@JeffreyPisarek11 ай бұрын
These are fantastic watches. I have the SNR045 with the amazingly beautiful and cool green dial and green bezel insert. Under the radar for sure but man, they are so awesome.
@dacuzbuzz9 ай бұрын
Have two of these- the black and the limited brown cermet version. Both great watches and wears much nicer than the MM300 due to the all titanium construction. The bezel IS ABSOLUTELY ceramic and while overall a large watch, it is very comfortable on the wrist. Between these and a Rolex- give me these all day (cause when I buy it’s not for resale).
@user-vg5nl2lu1z8 ай бұрын
Yes I’m sure the bezel is ceramic. Owned mine for over a year and have scratched the titanium around the bezel, the bezel is still flawless. Just as scratch proof as my Rolex with ceramic bezel.
@massimilianorodi98772 ай бұрын
Esatto, anche io ho questo orologio e dopo aver avuto 5 Submarier ti dico che questo LX è un altro pianeta e soprattutto non lo vedi al polso di nessuno, mentre se vai in na cena importante trovi almeno 5 Submarier al polso di qualcuno, non odio Rolex, mi piacciono molto e ne comprerò ancora quando potrò, però se parliamo di qualità e bellezza, questo Seiko come orologio da immersione non ha rivali al mondo, bisogna solo avere il polso giusto secondo me, per valorizzarlo, io ho un polso da 19 centimetri e mi sta benissimo! Altra cosa giusta che hai detto, la ghiera è in ceramica! Esatto è proprio completamente in ceramica! E soprattutto ceramica di eccellente qualità e resistenza, non capisco dove ha letto che non è ceramica questo ragazzo che ha fatto la recensione...
@stevecarr90283 ай бұрын
I just took the plunge today and ordered one, largely on the back of this review. Keep up the great reviews Bruce.
@watchroll331011 ай бұрын
We have to keep in mind that Seiko it's a luxury brand as well. Seikosha started as high end and then they started selling cheaper versions overseas.
@watchroll331011 ай бұрын
@@IDKline no because not in a single point in history they stopped having their high end department. The perception that Seiko was a 200$ watch brand was exclusive to the west and overseas purely due to lack of info.
@henrywest721711 ай бұрын
You didn't have to convince me on this one. It's a Boss!
@ArmandBisho11 ай бұрын
As owner i am happy with the watch its realy nice in person I like the fact that this watch is branded as Seiko ! it could've been easely branded as GS and coast at least 2-3 thousand more.
@ArmandBisho11 ай бұрын
@@japanwatchconnection no I paid $4000
@ralphbagni328511 ай бұрын
ive been looking at that , i have the SBDX017 AND IT LOOKS ALIKE DIFFERENCE IS SPRING DRIVE MOVEMENT BUT IT IS REALLY NICE LOOKING
@Hard_7_Iron11 ай бұрын
I have a SLA021 MM300 (8L35 not spring drive). And its the BEST watch I own. Even over the more expensive Swiss and German brands in my watch boxes. If you love Spring Drive, the step up to the LX is worth it. The only real down side to the higher end Seiko’s, is you’ll wear all the others you own a lot less. Beautiful watch.
@ComplexCarlo11 ай бұрын
Quiet luxury, cant see it any otherway. Consider this a one watch collection for some and that price will start to make sense.
@BruceWilliams11 ай бұрын
Good description- quiet luxury
@j8sdx11 ай бұрын
Really like the LX but didnt get it as I owned the MM600 which basically offers everything this does plus a gmt function at a lower price...just recently sold it as one flaw mm600 has it unable to change straps easily. Still got sbga229 so that ticks the box for Seiko springdrive diver for me.
@oskarolabarrieta67146 ай бұрын
Two very important questions, the besel is ceramic besel and the Watch has a saturation case, He (he Liu m) cant introduce inside the Watch. Thais Watch is a real professional diving watch, a real tool watch and a luxury watch, all in one watch with the history and design of the first seiko proffesional diver. For my is a GS without GS in the face, all the quality of GS in the best Seiko Diver.
@MrZanzibar12311 ай бұрын
Dig it. You could wear it without getting mugged around here. Price is nuts though, on this and the Grand Seiko. If these prices catch hold and last, people will start getting mugged for their Grand Seikos….
@greenerick11 ай бұрын
Have the one on the rubber strap had it 2 years had no problems. The only thing is that it's very thick . But it's very light because its titanium
@richardnedbalek196811 ай бұрын
👍Appreciated both the “stealth” aspect and the “Seikopaths” you mentioned!😜
@everythingautomotiveeta583911 ай бұрын
I literally just took possession of a watch thats very niche.... the Tissot PRX 18k fluted bezel. I fucking love it
@psyteo31307 ай бұрын
The PRX is definitely not niche and very very mainstream.. still a nice watch tho Edit: a lot of my non watch friends have it
@MiddleAgedBrit11 ай бұрын
I like it. Then again, I think this is a piece for someone who doesn't care about kudos, and doesn't care about money, but is still appreciative of the quality. Cause I can see this losing a shit load of money. That considered, the stealth aspect is a big bonus.. "Ah it's just a Seiko" unlikely to get mugged! Those that know, KNOW! 😛
@Leftystrat11 ай бұрын
I gotta say I glad I bought this. Best seiko out there if you got the wrist. Spring drive and 16600 sd rokex, shopping done!!
@fieldwalker11 ай бұрын
Own a SNR043. Way nicer than comparable lux models to flex in. Glad to see an LX on the channel Bruce
@Giovan_Nino11 ай бұрын
Great video..👍 Only for Seikopaths…
@delocabi303811 ай бұрын
I wish the bezel was angled downwards a bit. And this is the first time I've heard the term "Seikopath". I like it.
@GarandKhan6 ай бұрын
I own the 029J with the 5R65 movement, the Spring Drive movement is on a different level, the Zaratsu finish is the best I've seen lately, Titanium Grade5 feels better than my stainless steel watch, 72 hour Power reserve is super handy, makes storing watches real easy, ceramic bezel is rish and clicks at 120, got mine for 5K last summer Chrono 24, 029J is tall and not for everyone, need a dress watch in formal meetings for sure, it scratches easy but im careful, its heavier than my GShock😅, it looks like a wanna be Blancpain Filthy Fathom diver my LX diver but, other that my 029J is been a great time keeper, thank you Spring Drive movement.
@casperrosenkrans567411 ай бұрын
I am the happy owner of a Grand Seiko, a King Seiko and a SLA065.. So for me, this watch is just beautiful.. love it
@paynemax382511 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, this was a great video. Do you think there's any chance that Seiko will release a Turtle with a Spring Drive movement? I would love that watch so much!
@BruceWilliams11 ай бұрын
If I had to guess I would say no. Though I would welcome anything beside the 4r
@paynemax382511 ай бұрын
@@BruceWilliams I see. Is there any chance for a Prospex “Captain Willard” shape watch with a Spring Drive?
@metallicarockacion7 ай бұрын
If I see someone wearing a tudor or breitling im gonna say oh nice watch. If I see someone wearing this Seiko LX im gonna say WOW!
@ditmerk9 күн бұрын
Seiko do ceramic bezel inserts. But for HIGHER end pieces they do saffire over aluminium.
@KirbyYoung10 ай бұрын
Best Seiko Dive Watch in my opinion. I bought one. Excellent review, Bruce!
@wendyandgeoffpattison26105 ай бұрын
Wow, that's a big boi, how is that gunna slide under a cuff? Even the clasp is 10mm thick. Beast.
@ericmoss834411 ай бұрын
There is a LOT to love about this one... but it's a hockey puck on your wrist and the price is nutz! Slim that down to a 13mm thick case and drop the price by ~ $2K and I'd buy one. :) Of course others love it and buy it so that's also a great thing.
@jameshoward970011 ай бұрын
The LXs were amazing. I’ve got a SNR049 Skyline GMT. Easily up there with my Omegas or Rolexes. High end Seiko are amazing watches - often much more imaginative than the Swiss, with fantastic finish and tech.
@jackdaw317311 ай бұрын
that grand seiko is lovely but the lx version looks way more masculine
@yz809611 ай бұрын
That's quite a watch. I ended up getting the SNR051 as you know but the Rose/Brown SNR041 is the same watch as the SNR029 you feature here both with the extra 10Bar of water resistance. You pay an extra 1K for that but I think it's worth it. Maybe I'll trade up the 051 for an 051 someday (If I can find one!). Great review!
@hbhassan817111 ай бұрын
Great review, Bruce. I have two Seiko LX watches in my collection. I’ve got the SNR041 on my wrist now and despite its large dimensions, it’s a beast of a watch with beautiful finishing. The titanium makes it light to wear and the spring drive sweep of the seconds hand is sublime.
@johnmonachelli525611 ай бұрын
Its actually awesome i love when seiko go crazy
@ernesthetic10 ай бұрын
I love the LX collection. Gave the blue GMT a miss and went with the special edition
@edgeyt111 ай бұрын
I want that movement and clasp for my Willard.
@soaringskies638210 ай бұрын
nice video and presentation
@IskanderVFX3 ай бұрын
I actually prefer the looks of the seiko to the gs, but... can't afford neither 😂
@darth_jarjar1236 ай бұрын
Hello! Do you know if the watch has a similar L-gasket as the Tuna? I've understood that at least the MM 300 has one. Thank you for the reply in advance!
@cjsolarmusic11 ай бұрын
This has been on my short list for a few years but when I get to a point to snag something a Tudor/omega/used Rolex seem to beat it out for the money. My SLA043 is scratching that itch but something super cool about this if it could be had for closer to 4K…
@cjsolarmusic11 ай бұрын
@@jeremyelliott9831 been very tempted by that and the 057... wish they'd make more in that case shape in some other colorways but that mm200ish size seems really perfect...
@20reefer6 ай бұрын
Hello Bruce!! Can you review the new limited Landmaster Sla071!
@anditsP11 ай бұрын
I’d give you 3k for one - which might happen on the preowned gray market 18-24 months down the line
@grahamwallace11 ай бұрын
Beautiful watch!
@nikc131311 ай бұрын
For the movement and finishing, im hard pressed to say it doesn't justify its price but i just couldnt pay 6k for a seiko. This thig has potential to be an absolute bargain on the used market down the line though. Imagine this level of watch for like 4k.
@hanumarn78829 ай бұрын
Rolflex or Seikopath either way people are going to have something to say about it so wear whatever you like. If I want stealthy I’ll wear my G-shock.😄
@ernesthetic10 ай бұрын
Is the bezel insert not ceramic? Multiple sources say it is. Or is it cemet? The SNR043 bezel insert is cemet
@MarkM5811 ай бұрын
It's nice, but I'll keep my Blumo that you convinced me to buy a few years ago. 😁 I think this is a case of diminishing returns.
@neilba17 ай бұрын
Awesome watch. Very much it's own thing. Nicer than the Grand Seiko's IMHO.
@sujpuj8 ай бұрын
Great you did LX review! I haven’t seen a lot of videos about them
@TheDiveWatcher9 ай бұрын
Hard to belive that's not a GS!
@Pmz6046 ай бұрын
Can this watch be customized in any way?
@Mauroplcr3 ай бұрын
This is a beautiful watch. May it be worth 6000$ ? At the place of a grand seiko ?
@Steve-qs9eq11 ай бұрын
Power meter on the dial though... At least no lume plot at 3.
@ocb056 ай бұрын
Funny thing is, this GS is not even comfortable to wear compared to a Panerai Luminor 44mm. Or even 47mm
@rbranas11 ай бұрын
I like the watch! Hey Bruce, turn on the lights, don’t like the new set
@frosty4peter4 ай бұрын
The Seiko MM300 beats it in price/quality 😁
@gergelytuskai810311 ай бұрын
Looks a whole lot like an SLA055, except thicker and a blander dial. But the makers, hands and case shape is exactly the same.
@SpencerCookertin11 ай бұрын
6k is a joke. It’s oversized. The bracelet is straight up junk, and have the same price as a Rolex OP41.
@EricZ72611 ай бұрын
You can get a Seiko Mod for this look. Just silly
@e28forever3011 ай бұрын
You know what’s the biggest joke? People who still believe in Swiss fairytales.
@e28forever3011 ай бұрын
@@japanwatchconnection In English please?
@MrJeremy983511 ай бұрын
Bruce Williams it’s normal for the price it’s a SPRINGDRIVE no matter if branded GRAND SEIKO KING SEIKO OR SEIKO it’s a Spring Drive for god sake 😅
@paparadzi73411 ай бұрын
Is the LX series being discontinued by Seiko?
@sunj133911 ай бұрын
This is you basically getting the MarineMaster300 for a sixth or seventh time. 😂
@stevehenrytagami470911 ай бұрын
It's light and titanium?
@jadesportster11 ай бұрын
stealthy.... LMAO😂
@strapmywrist11 ай бұрын
1. If your wrist aint BIG dont buy it 2. I rather buy a grand seiko which is a superior version of a seiko specially if im gonna invest 6k 3. The lume is only until the 20 marker. Seriously? Looks incomplete
@TheDiveWatcher9 ай бұрын
That is utterly FINE! LOVE IT! Ive owned the Seiko 600m Spring Drive twice and I miss it and regret that I sold it twice. Man if I could afford this exact Seiko Spring Dive Diver, I would be wearing it now! I've actually tried my best not to watch or I avoid seeing this one because I know it's out of my reach. Man it's perfect! Great diver to review! Spring Drive is the most accurate smooth movement on the planet. Kashton TheDiveWatcher
@shawnlavigne906911 ай бұрын
I get it.
@weldmishref4 ай бұрын
300 meters is not true... emperor tuna has 1000 and in the actual test it went to 4100 meters.
@gg.komorebi11 ай бұрын
I like your videos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@BruceWilliams11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@raphael296611 ай бұрын
"I don't want to let people know how much I spent on this." *Makes a KZbin video for the whole world to know. 🙃
@adrianhargreaves285411 ай бұрын
It’s an mm 300 on steds but it’s not for me.
@dannysimenauer574511 ай бұрын
Since Exquisite Timepieces is an authorized Seiko dealer, why is Seiko asking $6,000 for this piece?
@certainly250911 ай бұрын
I'd rather get this than a Rolex Submariner. If money was no object that is.
@adityapatel87015 ай бұрын
Not psychopath, its Seikopath 😅
@beetrootjunkie417811 ай бұрын
I wish Seiko didn’t do the X on the dial. This is never a $6000 watch!
@massimilianorodi98772 ай бұрын
La ghiera è in ceramica ! The bezel Is ceramic !
@dillonm479411 ай бұрын
For the money, Seiko/GS’ clasp and extension system is just laughably bad to the point of being non competitive.
@chi105711 ай бұрын
I must be missing something. A $6000 Seiko Prospex. That clasp looks awful, and seems pressed on the top shell. No on the fly adjustment. Dive extension looks terrible. I get the finish looks sublime, and it's spring drive, but outside of that I don't see the value. If Seiko were criminally under valued in the past, they are criminally over priced now.
@duffydon174111 ай бұрын
Just hate the 4 oclock crown
@e28forever3011 ай бұрын
Love it . A typical Seiko thing, it’s in their DNA.
@ryangarro393511 ай бұрын
That clasp looks like such trash. I would never buy a GS because of the clasp alone.
@MrJdp196811 ай бұрын
For 6K you’d expect a fully lumed bezel 😂
@MegaBlackley11 ай бұрын
Does the bezel at least line up?
@mortgagemartin398711 ай бұрын
Just buy an invicta £89 for the blue dial, I had mine 13 years no issues at all
@buckethead8411 ай бұрын
These watches only wear nice under water
@timchan33411 ай бұрын
I love Seiko, but no thanks!
@AcmeRocket11 ай бұрын
I love Seiko and this is a beautiful watch. But someone needs to grab Seiko by the neck and shake them for hours. Who do they think wants 16mm thick, 44mm watches with a gigantic clasp? WTF? PLEASE STOP
@PocketUau11 ай бұрын
$6k for an unfinished pressed metal clasp and barely wearsble dimensions? Looks good, but you can find similarly priced watches from the same brand that don't cheap out on important aspects
@Bornia198211 ай бұрын
No way. Thick as puck (pun intended). Even with all the GS level of finishing, the bracelet and clasp are awwwwul. Buy an SPB187, get your Seiko fix and move on. Seiko is delusional.
@excelsiortrading805011 ай бұрын
Epic fail here seiko 🤣😂🤣
@conradcoolerfiend11 ай бұрын
careful bruce that troll hairs gonna touch the clouds soon!
@BruceWilliams11 ай бұрын
I'm trying!
@MrPINKFL0YD11 ай бұрын
Shame they are cropping up with the Seiko QC issues. I've seen them with the clasp fixing to the bracelet 2mm high at one side. Misssligned bezels of course. 6k is too much to gamble on the QC. Love the watch just not Seikos QC at the moment. Well the last few years...