Even the watches were better in the 80s . Greatest decade EVER 👍🏻
@Takeo20115 жыл бұрын
Just picked one up from Macy’s $336 Labor Day sale.
@JMK155 жыл бұрын
Love how the hands do not interfere with the digital display. Great looking piece.
@Gundal665 жыл бұрын
If it can help some future buyers I would like to share my feedback. I bought this watch 2 weeks ago. After 2 days, I tried to set the time and the crown came out completly (separated from the watch). I went back to the Seiko dealer who gave me a new one (luckily). So there is unfortumately some QC issue here and there as alas Seiko is famous for. Also one of the turn off is the Made In China, as I felt that a Made in Japan would have been "cooler". The bezel is easier to use than a SKX for instance but it does have a cheap feeling indeed. Other than that you get an iconic watch without breaking the bank, the watch wear smaller than you could expect and the fact that it's a Solar watch instead of Quartz is a plus (as you dont have to worry abt changing the battery every 2 years or so).
@binkymagnus5 жыл бұрын
Seiko QC is pretty shoddy these days. Chapter rings and bezel inserts that are misaligned. Seconds hands that don’t line up with the indices. So disappointing!
@dougm6595 жыл бұрын
binkymagnus and yet....when anyone criticises Seiko watches they get a shit storm of abuse....that’s why I prefer Rolex frankly....
@8AP15 жыл бұрын
All solar watches ARE quartz. The only difference is solar has a solar cell behind the dial which charges a lithium-ion battery. There is still a quartz oscillator doing the timekeeping
@StratBurst925 жыл бұрын
I just got mine today. Case back is marked Made In China but seems to be working fine for me. I honestly thought these were made in Japan. As far as I know there are no counterfit or bogus copies of this watch being made.
@Mark-sd7fc4 жыл бұрын
Doug M no f ing snob compares a $300 seiko to a $10,000 Rolex why did you lower yourself to even watch this review? Oh I know so you could sound like a pompous jerk and say I prefer a Rolex, just remember that EVERY TIME ANYONE sees you wearing your Rolex frankly their wondering if it’s real Lmao
@jwags245 жыл бұрын
Bro that beat drop in the intro has me HYPED. Awesome watch.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jared!
@bobshore95294 жыл бұрын
I still have my original from about 1986 or so when I bought it for SCUBA diving. The band had to be replaced some time ago. Haven't had in on it in a while. I do plan on getting the reissue. Great watch that has reached the classic stage.
@AZPino19702 жыл бұрын
Got my SNJ027 last week. Pretty much the same but it has the Pepsi dial. Love it.
@TheGeoShocker5 жыл бұрын
My SNJ028 came in yesterday and I've been wearing it ever since. Mine does have some minor QC issues but I'm not bothered by those since I've always planned to use the watch as a beater. The strap is incredibly comfortable and has just the right length IMO. Main reason I got this is because the original one in reasonably good condition is too hard/expensive to get nowadays. The backlight seems to be LED like modern G-Shocks and I like it. The power reserve indicator (heh) is also a great feature. If you're a fan of classic designs you should get this one and DO IT NOW!
@drwindsurf5 жыл бұрын
I love the intro Bruce. The Arnie is a really cool release. Thank you for sharing this one with us :)
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Bobsbargainbasement5 жыл бұрын
Good Review Bruce, got the Padi version due tomorrow! I got that iteration because i already have a sbbn031 Tuna and didn’t want another black bezel/ dial but this all black looks killer !
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done man!
@TheVellaterra4 жыл бұрын
I have an original Arnie and will be buying the modern version to make a set. I o my wear my Arnie when I'm in the mood to drive my coupe or a weekend ride on my Hayabusa. It's that sort of watch.
@wick-trimmer19805 жыл бұрын
Great Video Bruce not sure which model I prefer the black looks cool 😎
@roamy36055 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you, Random Rob, and Mimo's for showing these cool re-issue Seiko Arnie's. As soon as I saw that this watch was available I put my order in with Mimo's and I've been rock'in it for the last week. It does wear very light on the wrist and the rubber strap is silky smooth to the touch and comfortable. No complaints other than I'd like to have a count-down feature included. Mimo's has some awesome deals. Well maybe not awesome but very good. Some of their Hamilton's are really a deal! Check them out. I know I will again!
@Postmortumaz Жыл бұрын
You can see the watch in Commando. KZbin has a few clips you can view for free. Predator has a few scenes giving a glimpse of it. It can also be seen in Running Man.
@diaadianaobra5024 жыл бұрын
Seiko Arnie e minha nova aquisição eu recomendo é muito Top. ..
@MarcusGLovesWatches5 жыл бұрын
Yesss! He’s back !!!!
@TheLumeRoom5 жыл бұрын
Great review and this is on my buy list. P.s - your intro is class!
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@WillEDC5 жыл бұрын
Got the black and gold to be as close to the original. *Edit: black and silver is the correct closer to the original. I misspoke* It’s easy to wear. Smaller and lighter than my baby tuna. The watch itself is fine for the price. The fact Arnold wore it makes it special imo I bought this to use while in the ocean like snorkeling so I’m fine with the hardlex.
@jimmymack10795 жыл бұрын
Will EDC. What do you mean by the black and gold being closer to the original?
@WillEDC5 жыл бұрын
The Whorologist the original seiko watch the reissue is based on. The one Arnold wore in some classic movies such as Predator.
@jimmymack10795 жыл бұрын
It wasn’t black and gold to my knowledge. It was the standard H558-5009.
@WillEDC5 жыл бұрын
The Whorologist oh. I thought the original was all black. Am I mistaken?
@jimmymack10795 жыл бұрын
Which is why the gold H558 is known as the ‘Gold Arnie’ or ‘Gilt Arnie’- the standard H558-5000/5009 is the Arnie.
@anibalbabilonia18674 жыл бұрын
I had that watch in the 80s, one of my all time favorite seiko watch, always love that style of the tuna look. Also i gotta say i just bought that new snj025 arnie reissued watch, and i think its even better than the original, but that's my opinion! The original was only good for 150m diving, the new one is now good for 200m., and also now is even better that is solar and more accurate than before, also the crown are locked down screws, wish makes it even more rugged and capable underwater. So far i dont have any issues with the rotating bezel it works fine to me! The original was the same way! So to me bezel is a minor complaint. I love it and im glad that seiko brought it back! I've been waiting for a long time for it! And knowing how the prices of the original is going for on ebay! It makes it a worth it bargain.
@paulienkhamvaiphei1345 жыл бұрын
Next Seiko should reissue the pogue and Ripley along with the bishop.
@paulienkhamvaiphei1345 жыл бұрын
@Pacific Standard Time They should re reissue the Ripley 😁
@aaronray93073 жыл бұрын
What happens if you forget to screw the button crowns back down and go swimming? Will the water penetrate the watch or are those seals more for diving?
@zeussugi79365 жыл бұрын
This is great Arnie edition. BW you host my favourite watch channel. It's the best, thanks for your work.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that
@tillsy235 жыл бұрын
just ordered mine today its going to look huge on my 6 1/4 wrist but meh!
@VersedNJ5 жыл бұрын
Damned hard watch to find, unless you want to get the Padi theme, had to go JDM to get one which should come Friday the 13th or latest Monday. Took a week or two of thought, as well as it being quartz, but in some situations quartz fits the bill, as in the Seiko Flightmaster and Citizen Night Hawk and Blue Angel.
@LeeePowers4 жыл бұрын
Worn in a handful of movies,not just a couple. Commando,Predator,Red Heat,Running Man and Twins.
@SparkyMarkyMark235 жыл бұрын
1. Commando (1985) 2. Raw Deal (1986) 3. Predator (1987) 4. The Running Man (1987) 5. Twins (1988)
@AgentJot235 жыл бұрын
I don't remember this watch on Arnie's wrist in Running Man but i do remember Casio G-SHOCK.
@SparkyMarkyMark235 жыл бұрын
@@AgentJot23 He did wore The Seiko halfway through the film until he is capture & fakes his death & joins the rebels & u can a G-Shock II DW5500C-1 in the final act of the film.
@AgentJot235 жыл бұрын
@@SparkyMarkyMark23 Thanks, will have to watch this movie once again ;)
@StratBurst925 жыл бұрын
Just watched commando and they show a close up of the watch dial.as he is looking at it. I believe it is a Seiko but is sterile and unmarked on the dial face.
@bobbyboy63975 жыл бұрын
I like it because it's an Arnie watch.
@SparkyMarkyMark235 жыл бұрын
Plus he wore the watch in some photos with other people.
@SparkyMarkyMark235 жыл бұрын
I'm a Hugh fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
@code64005 жыл бұрын
No sapphire for this price? Really Seiko?
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
I think the cheapest sapphire diver they do is closer to 1k
@Popeye-xk5si5 жыл бұрын
I was able to pick one of these up,, it’s a cool watch,, I just wish too that they would add sapphire crystals to more of these types, but the cost will go up. I’d still buy it . Do they have a sapphire for this model to buy anywhere Bruce?
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Not that I know if, but I'm sure it won't be too long before crystal times catches up
@Popeye-xk5si5 жыл бұрын
Bruce Williams def nice piece I love it
@vidal.damien3 жыл бұрын
Bonjour...où trouver les bracelets en tissus que vous avez sur les montres ? Ils ont l'air de qualité .. merci
@ibanezgod4 жыл бұрын
Great extra bands, where did you get the steel? Also what's the nato strap size?
@otsoni034 жыл бұрын
This is a diver's watch but it doesn't have a depth meter. You don't need a chronograph or timer underwater but a depth meter is a must!
@humansrants16943 жыл бұрын
No it's a blow up cartel watch.
@anwarsentinel17522 жыл бұрын
Was the original Arnie a automatic?
@zuno5555 жыл бұрын
I got the SNJ028 Gold one, Love it and very happy overall PROS::: Priced ok (decent discounts off recommended retail pricing), strap is very soft and comfortable, looks great with "cool" factor and history, making me watch the old arnie movies for watch spotting purposes :) Solar movement so no battery swaps CONS::: Bezel action is noisy with cheap sounding clicks but it does work well, typical Seiko QC - my bezel doesn't line up perfectly (1/2 a click off), no countdown timer (original didn't have it but could easily have been included), the metal keeper feels cheap and tinny, would have preferred rubber keepers.
@bikerdude13755 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy it from? I want one as well.
@zuno5555 жыл бұрын
@@bikerdude1375 I am in Australia, starbuy.com.au has them
@lukepinto23075 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else notice the minute hand jump at 6:20 I guess it does it every 15 seconds.
@ConvoyGTR5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it has a wonky bezel spring.
@Barnaby_bo5 жыл бұрын
What happens to the functions if the charge gets low?
@humansrants16945 жыл бұрын
Will it keep time even after I fall from a jet?
@stevepodraza63635 жыл бұрын
Would you chose this one or the black and gold? I was think of picking up the protrek PRG-600YB. Any experience with the PRG-600?
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
I would choose this one. I love the color layout, very versatile. Unfortunately I do not have any personal experience with the Protrek
@kensurfs5 жыл бұрын
Excellent 👍👍👍
@NYGoonerAFC5 жыл бұрын
Nice vid as usual! What’s the song in the opening?
@davidmckenna15495 жыл бұрын
There are many watches in this price range that are my preference. I guess one has to be a die-hard Arnold fan to buy this one.
@greenraven77625 жыл бұрын
were the ones Arnie wore made in china?
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
I do not know.
@marlonm3964 жыл бұрын
I loved your review. Do you think the watch is worth forr $525.00 dollars? I am thinking of getting one, but not sure if it is worth the money. Your feedback is much appreciated..
@BruceWilliams4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't spend 525. I would want a 25 percent discount
@marlonm3964 жыл бұрын
Understood.. Macy's is now having a sale that after all discounts are applied i am getting roughly a 35% off.. Do you think the watch is still worth that much?
@BruceWilliams4 жыл бұрын
@@marlonm396 yes I do
@warrenwong77745 жыл бұрын
Where do I get one of those nato straps?
@RationalThinker18595 жыл бұрын
Warren Wong Try BluShark.
@warrenwong77745 жыл бұрын
I have but i want that red one in the video
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
It's the Seiko nato I designed. Only available at wrist candy watch club
@warrenwong77745 жыл бұрын
Is it discontinued. I do not see it on their website.
@warrenwong77745 жыл бұрын
Sorry. I fould it and just bought it. Thanks!!
@jimmymack10795 жыл бұрын
I like the new Arnie. Everything except the ridiculous oversized pushers. I don’t understand why they felt the need to change the look. It looks like Shrek
@a3marketing9915 жыл бұрын
Nice intro!
@nickg29544 жыл бұрын
All stainless one wit bracelet..Im in
@spartanecspartan51894 жыл бұрын
With the tow buttons unsruied. Is it steel waterproof? Or at least to a sartain degree? Thank you.
@GlockTac355 жыл бұрын
Hey Bruce, Great video. I was actually waiting for you to put out a video on this re-issue (Arnie). So glad you made the video. What are some of the retailers you would recommend besides Mimo? I am looking to purchase one for my birthday. If you could recommend three or four places that are reputable websites or retailers I would be greatly appreciative. Once again, great video and keep them coming.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Sorry bro I only buy my Seikos from a couple places outside Mimo. I do not know if they have any. Japan-onlinestore.com, Seiya, (both Japan) and topwatch in the Philippines
@susighezzani-up4ey4 жыл бұрын
One serious forgetfulness: there is no date window !!!!!!
@a2b3c5 жыл бұрын
that red strap...
@watchiologist89185 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Accidentally liked and disliked you Video three times cause I thought I didn’t mark it a „liked“ 😂
@toddshaw64575 жыл бұрын
I didn't care for the first and haven't changed my mind with this one. Sorry.
@pierrepierre89205 жыл бұрын
If only it was a bit smaller... 😭
@BiffTannenBTTF4 жыл бұрын
The massive pushers kills it. Why seiko why??????? Just stick to the original design.
@grindinge35 жыл бұрын
The biggest lack is the missing timer!!! What the hell is SEIKO doing on this awesome reissue!? I mean it's a watch with a digital display. And it's not only a diving watch, it's a "mission timer" too... I can't understand this....
@МуслимБабаев-з4ь5 жыл бұрын
Japanese watch made in China(((
@StratBurst925 жыл бұрын
Got mine today and noticed that. No problems with mine. I guess it depends on the QC there. I would think that Seiko would have a hand in QC there also.
@simonmenges40065 жыл бұрын
Too big and too expensive. Even Arnold knows not to buy this one))))
@grantgre5 жыл бұрын
No this design sucks. that design looks like somebody just threw some dots randomly it has limited symmetry even though it’s a circle it’s ridiculous.
@samjohnson67125 жыл бұрын
Too big and too much plastic.
@alexeybarkovskiy93575 жыл бұрын
Hardlex is quite soft material
@humansrants16943 жыл бұрын
No it's tempered glass same stuff used in G-shock watches and 200 meter dive watches.
@mike-uw6wt5 жыл бұрын
Too tall.
@tezzanewton5 жыл бұрын
Made in China.........EPIC FAIL. Seiko is circling the toilet bowl.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
They've made tons of watches in China over the years. I dont see the issue. Many other brands try to hide it
@santiagootero1545 жыл бұрын
Agree with BW. I have the PADI version of this watch and the quality is there. My Swiss Army Divemaster 500 with a Swiss Made label proudly displays inside the case back that the case was made in China. China, despite the boat load of cheap products that they produce, know how to machine cases and bracelets. I do not see the made in China as an issue if the QA/QC is there. I have had Swiss made and Japan made products with issues, so no country is exempt...
@tezzanewton5 жыл бұрын
santiago otero yeah I’m hearing ya. I have a Seiko SARB with the same thing. But this particular watch looks plastic and with “made in China “ proudly displayed on the outside of the case makes it look like it’s from a $2 shop.
@StratBurst925 жыл бұрын
@@BruceWilliams I think that it does not matter where it was made as long as it meets Seikos QC standards which I think that they have a hand in QC in China.
@SalMightyOne5 жыл бұрын
Made in China......
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Yes, its nice they are up front about it, instead of hiding it like many Swiss brands