Seiko Prospex LX TITANIUM Spring Drive! SNR027 and SNR035 Full Review and Comparison

[@jettyung2389]

You know, this channel is absolutely killing it. Video production, script, everything. 10/10 from me

[@EscapementWatch]

Wow! thanks for the kind words!

[@matali6067]

Does the black colorcoating wears off over time? Do you get scratches on the black case?

[@seanrm]

Great video! I have the SBDB023 (SNR027 ouside of Japan) and it's a beauty. I plan to also use it for diving - just remember that each 30 degrees on the compass bezel = 5 minutes. My only complaint is the LX line should ship with a bracelet and a strap as standard.... It was easy enough to get a replacement Seiko 22mm silicone strap, but it will be very difficult (if not impossible) to find a black titanium bracelet to match the gorgeous Prospex case. Aside from that niggle, it is my favorite watch - the date window even has the GS date font. It is basically a Ninja Grand Seiko!

[@FuquaRomeo]

I love stealth watches, but black on black hides the brilliance of the Spring Drive sweep. They should have a red tip on the seconds hand with GMT in red.

[@EscapementWatch]

First time trying to review 2 at the same time. It was difficult for the brain. Probably wont do this much. And sorry about the lighting in intro was still figuring back when this was filmed. These things are beautiful STEALTH WEALTH BEASTS! I miss them dearly! -Falling

[@gbsailing9436]

I've searched the internet and google to find theses three models...NOTHING Been to Seiko's website searching for those model numbers finds NOTHING!!! I can NOT find these models at ALL!!! Don't know what is going on here but are these real!???

[@EscapementWatch]

yes they are real lol

[@gbsailing9436]

@@EscapementWatch Well...can you provide me with a link to wherever they are listed or for sale. Google has NO record of their existence with those model numbers. Seiko has no record of their existence with those model numbers...What help can you provide me, besides: "yes, they are real..." What good does that do?!?!!?

[@EscapementWatch]

Oh I thought you were joking. Just go to seiko website. find it in 2 seconds: www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/prospex/snr035

[@gbsailing9436]

@@EscapementWatch My apologies, I did look there but I thought they were Grad Seiko due to the Sprin Drive movement. But t hat still doesn't explain why google could not find them anywhere!!! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction 👍

[@Leftystrat]

Titanium bezel would take more knocks then the ceramic one?

[@entroheat]

very good reviews, i own the limited edition batman and the one with compass, let me tell you compared to my omega seamaster (older 2009 model) and tudor black bay s&g other than thickness wear very well and lighter due to titanium, quality is well worth it and punches above price and compares with swiss models priced 3 times higher. Seiko is just awesome and those pieces go under the radar.

[@Leftystrat]

The 24 hour model takes it here . Proper gmt hand unlike the compass debacle

[@hammalamiri12]

Spring drive is the biggest advancement in watchmaking since the 1700s

[@ProfessorPesca]

Bigger than quartz? It is great though, I’m angling for a spring drive at the moment

[@jameshoward9700]

Nice review, bud. These are sweet. I've got the Skyline GMT and I love it - wears so well on my 71/4" wrist. I'm not a fan of 'big' watches - usually I like to keep things at 40mm and under (Seiko excepted), but these wear so nicely. I'm quite tempted by the LX diver, but can't get over the bizarre elongated crown. Also, the stealth design of all these reduces the impact of the Prospex logo. Which let's face it, doesn't really belong on a $5/6k watch. No sub brands needed at Omega and Rolex... and these are that good.

[@VelizarRadojicic]

thank you very much for this video. thanks to this - I bought the 027

[@hammalamiri12]

When you wear a large sports watch it just has to be comfortable which these are :)

[@EscapementWatch]

They are absolutely comfortable!

[@yusgringo7534]

They both beautiful watch ⌚️i loved them all

[@FuquaRomeo]

The Seiko Luxe website shows the SNR035 having a silver/chrome seconds hand. But, in this video it looks black. I'm going to need to track this one down to take a look in person. For $5,500 legibility is an absolute must.

[@marceldobre3434]

Absolutely stunning! Exciting new products from Seiko!

[@EscapementWatch]

It really is!

[@sopapillas6398]

I'm curious how well that combination of black coating and zaratsu holds up to scratches. Zaratsu polishing already gets scratched easily, I would be hesitant about getting PVD that can't be repolished.

[@dhmy2kgto]

Honestly, I think your wrist pulled off the watch very nicely.

[@thierrylerinckx1340]

Black or classic? The black is very tempting but I would be concerned about the inevitable scuff being quite conspicuous. So I just started saving for the classic diver.

[@levedia]

OMG the black GMT springdrive. Crazy watch.

[@Leftystrat]

Can you swim with the 035 with 10 bar rating?

[@EscapementWatch]

yes

[@Leftystrat]

But not dive ok. They have to send alligator strap separate with extra cost? Could be a hassle

[@carlkim2577]

Thanks for the excellent review. I would appreciate links to purchase these in the description. Maybe I missed it?

[@EscapementWatch]

In the description Kavar jewelers website www.kavarjewellers.ca/collections/Prospex-LX-Black-Dial-45MM-Diver-Automatic-SNR035-p188925118

[@alifaras693]

Do they have malaligment issues? It's really excellent watches.. but if im going to empty my bank account id rather go swiss or grand seiko.. yeah sadly the logo name does makes a difference.

[@EscapementWatch]

no issues on high end seiikos that are made in Grand Seiko studio. If the name matters then for sure these not are for you. these are discreet buy for you type of watch.

[@garyedwards3817]

Just purchased the Snr035, the rotor sounds quite loud, did you experience this in your review, is this normal for a spring drive. It's louder than my £500 - £800 Seikos. I wasn't expecting that for £2475.

[@EscapementWatch]

Honestly it has been a long time so I do not remember. But a titanium case does have different acoustics inside. It is possibly amplifying the sound.

[@RadYOacTVe]

That sweeping second hand...so sexy!

[@rctezluh42069]

spring drive!!!!!!!!!

[@EscapementWatch]

Exactly!

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

The Japanese will not send you the crocodile strap with the watch. You have to order it separate. Been there done that.

[@Chris-w-]

No lumes on the bezel?

[@ProfessorPesca]

I would love for you to look at the normal versions of these, particularly the SNR025. I’m not very fond of these black out watches but the normal non-DLCs look incredible with the dash of colour.

[@EscapementWatch]

Would be nice to see the regular versions but we do not have them in stock and no plans to order them unfortunately.

[@ProfessorPesca]

@@EscapementWatch No worries, thanks for taking the time to respond

[@bezelhound1208]

Will you be reviewing the SNR029 (Diver version of the LX)? I just got it a week ago and would love to hear your opinions. I think Seiko is killing it with the LX series.

[@EscapementWatch]

I might but there is a long que so not for a while.

[@bezelhound1208]

Escapement & Watch ok no problem! Keep up the good work!

[@daddykool9507]

Very nice in depth review 👍, thanks

[@EscapementWatch]

No problem 👍

[@fieldwalker]

wish the 035 was 200m! ... not sure how/why it ends up getting shortchanged on the depth rating, for the more expensive model. I like these more than the 031.. except the waterproof rating Great video, really helpful. Thanks!

[@EscapementWatch]

Welcome!

[@Bennie_Bee6]

Spring Drive Smoothness...A delight to watch. Hard to chose a favourite. Pros - Titanium/Spring Drive Sweep and accuracy/Premium Strap/Nice Dials/Value vs Rolex....Cons - No signed crown or display caseback for $5k?? Not really suitable for under 7" wrist. Have to agree FT..stunning as they are, they look a bit too large on your 6.5". Great review nonetheless👌

[@EscapementWatch]

Agreed!

[@roscopeco2000]

i cant see this watch on your amazon link?

[@EscapementWatch]

Which link? I'll try to fix it.

[@roscopeco2000]

@@EscapementWatch so the link to your amazon shop, doesn't include the watches in this video, maybe i am misunderstanding?

[@EscapementWatch]

Oh yes thats correct. there are more specific links in the description. the top link is just to help support the channel. if you buy anything off amazon using the top link I get a few cents. I do not have an amazon store yet.

[@gilbertjuarezjr8183]

Just beautiful watches but I just seen they make it in silver so I probably going to be my next watch

[@ShadowBend]

I may be crazy, but it always bothers me how the power reserve indicator goes up as the reserve goes down. These are some heavy hitters though.

[@vanwandererx852]

Good observation.its counter intuitive.

[@Bugster987]

Discreet luxury. I like it.

[@EscapementWatch]

Me too!

[@jackerf1012]

Gorg especially that gmt

[@EscapementWatch]

well both are GMT's hehe! but I guess you mean the gmt bezel one!

[@scottlauren3145]

No caseback?

[@EscapementWatch]

Sorry I miss that. Its the standard seiko caseback in all black hard to see.

[@tendrams]

DLC? I would like these much more without the fuel gauge on the dial. Further, while I undestand the Seiko polishing tradition, they also might even look cooler if the cases and all outer surfaces were blasted with a bit of texture to match the dial. PURE UTILITY!

[@opiatebank]

Gotta have a power gage if its not your daily tool.

[@tendrams]

@@opiatebank The put on on the back of the movement and visible through a sapphire caseback. They do this on many models.

[@AndrewBednoff]

Here's the documentation for 9RA5 and 9RA2 movements (most advanced Spring Drive calibers for now): www.grand-seiko.com/instructions/html/GS_9RA5_en/AGFISYxwidandf "The seconds hand will stop moving when the crown is pulled out to the second click. Do not stop the movement of the seconds hand for longer than 30 minutes. If the stoppage of the seconds hand movement exceeds 30 minutes, push the crown back in, and wait for approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand restarts moving, and then set the time." So, every IC in Spring Drive has capacitors which are hold the charge for 30 minutes in average. When the crown is pulled out for more than 30 minutes - capacitors are discharged completely and thus it will produce the same effect (even with fully winded main spring) as watch cold start with winding from completely unwounded state, i.e. seconds hand will move fast with acceleration, while capacitors will charging and enough electricity will be generated to start an IC, and IC with electromagnetic breaker will take action. There's no any video yet that demonstrates that effect. Please, make such video demonstration, it'll be really interesting for all Spring Drive fans!

[@wearemany73]

10:10 "pointing to the one o'clock index and that means it's two o'clock" ????? what? 🤨 Edit: beautiful watch

[@EscapementWatch]

at the 1 o'clock indice it says '2' on the chapter ring for the GMT hand. To read two different timezones at once.

[@greenerick]

Have the diver LX has more wrist time than my Omega Seamaster especially in summer. Winter time the Omega or other Seiko. Because LX is thick watch to wear with winter clothing Great video

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks for sharing!

[@wolffram1]

Stunning!

[@kikomachine8276]

Awesome watches!

[@inkhaurt5812]

Aiden, my Ananta Spring Drive Moonphase performed at +0.3 seconds in two months and 14 days. That's right. Not three but ZERO POINT THREE second! If my test continued for 3 whole months it would have dropped to ±0 seconds.

[@EscapementWatch]

Amazing!

[@inkhaurt5812]

@@EscapementWatch ☝️☝️☝️

[@AmcoAutoGlass]

super nice watches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vegard2000]

I still like the sbdb011 better than these three because it's a gmt that retains the diving bezel. Most people have no use for a third timezone or a compass. The difference in depth rating is just a money savings scheme for Seiko, doesn't reflect well on a LX/luxury line.

[@EscapementWatch]

thats a great one! I believe the water resistance should be the same. It could be just the level of depth they tested them to officially to get the ISO rating only the divers version. They all have the same case and probably the same gaskets...so they should all do the same WR.

[@BH-BH]

Wow!

[@rmelo5932]

Good video, thanks for putting in the work. Neither of these watches appeal to me. I don't find them interesting at all. Just my opinion.

[@EscapementWatch]

Fair enough!

[@firmansyah5375]

the beast

[@male272]

wow. just...wow.

[@Michael-4]

The smugness will fade when someone says wow that's one of the expensive... G Shock's.

[@EscapementWatch]

The owner of this would then say, "it sure is" thats the type who buys this. stealth wealth. they do not care about what "when someone says"

[@Michael-4]

@@EscapementWatch Each to their own, absolutely.

[@JPMonstie]

Who cares what anyone else thinks...leave that to the Rolex wearers. Master of G’s are no slouches either being usually made with sapphire, DLC and carbon fibre as well as amazing toughness and technology built in. They are some of the best value to quality ratio around. I think the Seiko diver version of these would be my preference because I prefer that look a bit more and leather straps just won’t last where I live. The extra water resistance is good in humid, wet tropics.

[@GapBahnDirk]

All merdred out ha ha. stealth wealth!

[@EscapementWatch]

Yep! Seiko ballers hiding in plain sight! Someone already asked to buy one of these!

[@GapBahnDirk]

@@EscapementWatch I'm not surprised as they are great Seikos.

[@superfast30]

Lay some kind of cloth down on the table. Banging around borrowed watches isn't cool!

[@EscapementWatch]

never scratched one yet! Its hard for soft wood to scratch strong Steel especially treated steel like seikos. Unless there was dirty and sand on my table. but its cleaned daily smooth surface.

[@ScoobieDoobie197474]

1400 is 2 pm

[@canonyeo4286]

Awesome watches. From my experience with the 6-3mm rugged sports crocodile strap on my Jade dragon sbgc207, l know these two straps which will wear great. Yes, the spring drive is a marvel of watch making. I own 5. The latest Lamborghini Sian has gone hybrid and their most efficient and most powerful to date. Moving with time.

[@EscapementWatch]

5!!!! Amazing!

[@canonyeo4286]

Ya, my grail is the 9R02 from the micro artist studio. At the mean time, l have pre-ordered the King seiko ksk. Very excited with this piece.

[@EscapementWatch]

Congratulations 🎉 king Seiko is a special one

[@mariosimas]

not for my taste this versions, but what amazing pieces.

[@EscapementWatch]

fair enough!

[@charliehargarten9650]

Those watches are stealth

[@danielho9753]

If only they were 40mm..

[@Crooked_Clown]

44mm? Too big

[@SalMightyOne]

'Look at that beautiful red gadget', come on man, don't exaggerate...

[@EscapementWatch]

I love the red gasket. no one does it even seiko don't do it. Just on this watch. So fresh and cool. Sorry I love it!