Seiko Marinemaster SJE101 | First Look, First Impressions

[@degenerateWA]

*NOTE* I've seen some concern online about the 6L37 movement having a 2-3 year service interval. Do you know what other movement has a 2-3 year service interval? EVERY 4R/NH movement. Seiko recommends servicing their watches every 2-3 years as a blanket conservative estimate.

[@ciceufelix2513]

2 or 3 years 😮😢😢😢.WTF Seiko no tanks

[@guitrich]

I love this MM , way more than the chunky older models. I agree with your sentiment.

[@degenerateWA]

Right on🍻

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

Thanks for the first look. I like your unapologetic tone. We need more voices like this in the watch world.

[@degenerateWA]

Much appreciated🍻. Gotta have fun with it you know?

[@pibblesnbits]

No, we need honest critical reviews. If I spend good money, I want something good.

[@degenerateWA]

@@pibblesnbits do what I do: buy what you like👍

[@mikes.4136]

It’s really sharp and, for a a Marinemaster, very unexpected in its design. I really like it, and I like its specs. The lume is awesome, and the textured dial face draws me in. I, too would have preferred a closed case back. The bracelet looks great! I agree with your first impressions.

[@degenerateWA]

Right on brother🍻

[@briandorsey6437]

Agree that it’s much nicer looking than the SPB 143 and other variants. This one looks right at home on that dope bracelet gunna disagree with you there. The bracelet is a HUGE upgrade over previous versions

[@degenerateWA]

I do think the bracelet is very nice. I might put it back on today and get used to the style.

[@patzguitarz]

I love Seiko too. I'm not fond of the display caseback and the shiny finishing. I also prefer the traditional 10-20-30-40-50 bezel graduations. Very nice but too "desk divey" for my tastes.

[@degenerateWA]

Fair enough. If we all had the same tastes this would be a very boring addiction

[@lozza2272]

This would be great for a one watch wearing guy.

[@4by_yotaguy373]

I thought it interesting you said you found your SPB143 terribly boring. I've personally been into watches for about 10 yrs now, and I own the SPB147 & SPB213 and love them! The comfort, fit, and style are perfect for me. In fact I've worn them more than any other watch I own the past 2 years. But like you said in another comment, the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same thing. Good video, thanks 👍

[@degenerateWA]

For sure. I reviewed it and had mostly good things to say about it. Objectively there's nothing wrong with it.

[@rbybcc]

Uguale anche per me , possiedo alcuni orologi sia svizzeri che Seiko. Ho preso da circa un mese il SPB147 a un buon prezzo nuovo. Devo dire che quando lo indosso mi è difficile toglierlo dal polso, non so perché ma è così, trovo poi difficile fare fare il giro al polso agli altri orologi che possiedo. Su Seiko si può dire di tutto compreso che alle volte i loro calibro non sono ben bilanciati e precisi,e poco controllo qualità sui calibri, ma come estetica ed appeal sono sopra a tutte le altre marche di orologi, ovviamente secondo me.

[@BoyMaisPH]

"Their tears fuel my joy"" Loved that.

[@degenerateWA]

😁😎 gotta have fun with it right?

[@adk7962]

The 62mas may be one of my favorite watches of all time. So an updated version is welcome in my book. Looking forward to the full review. 👍🏼

[@degenerateWA]

Great perspective!🍻

[@watchsixto]

Man, you're killing it with the latest watches

[@degenerateWA]

Stop it boo, you're making me blush❤️

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Like my man Sixto says... These watches of yours are fantastic bro!

[@degenerateWA]

@@johanvandersandt8904 my man!🍻

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@degenerateWA 😁👌

[@TheCdM1981]

I love the new MM. I got the limited edition version. It’s my favorite Seiko yet. My only criticism is the super little round date window with the really small date numbers and probably should’ve been rated for 300m.

[@degenerateWA]

The LE version is clean. I've been seriously considering getting one, which goes to show how much I like this watch.

[@BCallum]

Nice one!! Seiko says it is a Marinemaster. So, it's a Marinemaster. Its a nice watch in anyones collection.

[@degenerateWA]

This guy gets it!🍻🍻🍻

[@watchdogpodcast239]

Excellent video! As an owner of my fair share of high-end Seiko watches, if you like this watch, you won't be disappointed as far as quality goes. And I really have no problem with the price. However, I will definitely be skipping this one lol. May be my least favorite Seiko release since I've been into watches. Your video makes it look better than the images online I must say that. Still looking forward to seeing this in person though

[@degenerateWA]

Fair enough. If Seikos good at one thing it's making a watch that people either love or hate with no middle ground🤣. I'm really biased towards Seiko and I've come to terms with it. Good to hear about the quality🍻

[@Koishishibaman]

Great looking watch! Have too many Seiko divers too buy another right now. Think they nailed the case and dial on these. But the name.......there can only be one. Highlander 😂

[@GThelljumper091]

Loving the look, hope you can show it with different straps for your in depth review (natos and sail cloths to be exact)

[@degenerateWA]

I got you. I've got plenty of straps for it. God bless drilled lugs🍻

[@GThelljumper091]

@@degenerateWA thanks man! Me wondering if it looks good on a black nato or a black sail cloth with white stich the only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger haha

[@sensible202]

Reminds me of the Aqua Terra dial.

[@degenerateWA]

I can see that🍻

[@johnnyyuma7337]

The first ever Marinemaster wasn't a 6159 reissue either. People who are upset seem to have forgotten about that one entirely.

[@degenerateWA]

They also don't realize that "Marinemaster" means absolutely nothing to Seiko. It's just a name they use on watches they feel like putting it on.

[@K.J.H_]

Haha that was a hell of an opening! I was in the same boat and just thought it looked like a beautiful watch. Id like to see some sort of on the fly adjustment at this price, but that could be my bias coming in due to my local climate.

[@degenerateWA]

Nah I get what you're saying. In this day and age there's no excuse to not offer those kind of features.

[@pushslice]

I believe we may have found a new sub-nickname for this MM. The “MarineMaster ZFG” ??! ;-P Congrats on giving it an unforgettable name ! Btw I just saw all three variants at the store. I echo your observations; taken at face value, These things are just gorgeous. Difficult for me to pick my favorite. But If I put on my own ZFG helmet, and tug on the chinstrap tightly, I would probably go for the blue one (and it’s actually not cuz the blue dial, but moreso for the handsomeness of that blue bezel …)

[@degenerateWA]

Right on. For what it's worth, I've worn this watch almost exclusively for the last month and that's saying a lot from me. I thoroughly enjoy wearing it so anyone can interpret that anyway they see fit.

[@mattk6343]

Took me a while to comprehend what ZFG means, but then it clicked and it all makes sense. Marinemaster ZFG indeed, it looks absolutely gorgeous.

[@tdugong]

Holy guacamole.....dangit man, now I'm jealous and I want one! *Start thinking on what to sell to justify the purchase*

[@degenerateWA]

We're all flipping for that next shiny thing!🤣

[@tdugong]

@@degenerateWA for now, not yet but for this I may have to join the ranks of flippers.

[@UTOOOOOOOY]

Great watch, it has it's drawbacks sure, a bit pricey for what it is too but I can't help obsess over it for some reason. It just feels like a quintessential Seiko watch. We're all about maximizing our money for the value offering, but in a hobby like this, sometimes the emotion it invokes while abstract, is enough to warrant a consideration to help justify the purchase.

[@degenerateWA]

Perfectly said🍻

[@guitrich]

BTW, the striped dial reminds me of the dial on the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. I love it.

[@degenerateWA]

I can see that 👌

[@clo2715]

Love that 12.3 height.

[@degenerateWA]

Definitely. It's very well sized🍻

[@e36boy]

i like it especially the case size

[@degenerateWA]

Right on🍻

[@NotAWatchSnob]

The lume is fire

[@degenerateWA]

It's the same shit they used on Godzilla

[@mattk6343]

I watched this review at least 10x. Goddamnit, DegenerateWA, if I cannot restrain myself and buy it, it's all your fault!

[@degenerateWA]

😈😈😈😈😈 That's awesome. I hope you enjoy it, I still very much am🍻

[@wongpandai]

im sorry, but there are something a bit off about your video lighting, either the tone a bit yellowish or too much reflection cz harsh lighting, i don't know

[@degenerateWA]

Maybe a dirty screen?🤷‍♂️

[@swiss86watches]

I’m in ❤ 😮

[@degenerateWA]

Welcome King 🤴

[@swiss86watches]

Calling 😅my SEIKO authorized dealer tomorrow Fam 😊

[@WatchGunHouse-gj9gu]

Just found your channel awesome Seiko Do you still approve of Aragon watches I'm liking one of their 50mm divers at a sale price do you still like them?

[@degenerateWA]

Glad you found it🍻. I think Aragon has some very solid pieces.

[@jayeyesacks1604]

Very nice pickup--I've been waiting to see the black dial variant, as I think this colorway is the strongest in the lineup. Why must Seiko insist on ruining their typically amazing dials with a date window? I know it's early days for you with this piece, but how's the accuracy on the 6L37? I've been eyeing the SPB Willard again recently, but what I've read and seen on the 6R35's functionality and timekeeping is generally abysmal.

[@degenerateWA]

Right on🍻 I don't track my watches with a timegrapher but it's been maintaining the time I set with my cell phone. I've also heard about the 6r35 issues but I personally have never experience them. For context, I have many watches that house the 6r35

[@jayeyesacks1604]

@@degenerateWA Guess it's down to luck of the draw---it seems regulation is tricky as well. I'd be interested to see you review a piece from the Bulova Jet Star line. The Precisionist movement is a unique quartz auto hybrid with outstanding accuracy.

[@hugopinto4496]

Love the case back

[@degenerateWA]

🍻

[@georgecupac1202]

That Seiko looks very nice 👍.

[@degenerateWA]

I am a fan and I am liking it more and more as time goes on🍻

[@Timetrends-n5t]

Bling bling

[@Tribalius]

The bezel is shiny, probably ceramic?

[@SpaceG95]

This one is pretty cool 😎👍🏾

[@degenerateWA]

Hey staying cool is what I do😎🤣

[@SpaceG95]

@@degenerateWA 😎👍🏾

[@thriftshop2609]

Good review, but the lack of 4 macro adjustment holes at the clasp is stupid, plain stupid, Seiko all the way

[@degenerateWA]

It's such an easy problem to resolve too. They seem to be out of touch with the basic expectations of the rest of the community

[@thriftshop2609]

I think they intentionally leave some something out regardless of the model. @@degenerateWA

[@degenerateWA]

​@thriftshop2609 can't let us have everything right? sons of bitches...😂

[@trilok7070]

bro review timex ufc watch series.

[@fuzzypumper1971]

Love the look of it ,,,,🇦🇺

[@degenerateWA]

Men of culture, we meet again🍻🍻🍻

[@DW94576]

The watch is great, but the unsigned crown is almost unacceptable for the price.

[@degenerateWA]

You have higher standards than me. In this case I like the simple execution

[@KirilGeorgiev-hr4ol]

Hey, is it scratch resistant bazel?

[@degenerateWA]

I don't think so. It's steel with a lacquer finish and I don't know how that compares to ceramic.

[@KirilGeorgiev-hr4ol]

@@degenerateWA and after all it is possible to polish that bazel(i mean after getting scratch)

[@imranchowdhury4972]

Bezel ceramic?

[@degenerateWA]

Lacquered steel

[@Bored-G]

I think it is rated 300 meters sir.

[@degenerateWA]

@@Bored-G the answer is right there on the dial for you👍

[@Bored-G]

@@degenerateWA I guess not this specific model you have, the marinemasters i know are mostly 300m water resist

[@MrKrekkie]

The dial is copied from the cadisen aquaracer😂

[@degenerateWA]

holy shit you actually said "Cadisen" Aquaracer 🤣🤣

[@degenerateWA]

@@MrKrekkie 🤣🤣 nice one👍

[@philliprackow7153]

I am currently confused about who made a joke here, which one is the idiot, and after careful consideration i came to the conclusion: It is me. @@degenerateWA

[@degenerateWA]

​@philliprackow7153 you are a king🍻

[@technoboy21]

Wow so no. Come on, 2 micro-adjust on a professional diver? Tired of Seiko BS.

[@degenerateWA]

It's a great watch. Looks great in person, easy to get, and outstanding finishing. not much else I could ask for.

[@mattk6343]

Aren't the bracelet links small enough so 2 holes is actually enough to get the perfect fit?

[@michaelscarn2660]

Nah

[@degenerateWA]

More for me😎

[@michaelscarn2660]

Heard that

[@georged822]

Very lifeless cold looking. Maybe it's the steel reuaut.

[@degenerateWA]

Cold and lifeless like my heart. I'll forsake humanity just for a good deal on a watch.

[@shipmate3577]

Sad

[@degenerateWA]

Don't be sad. You will be able to get one too👍

[@michaelkilbride2927]

It's to small on your arm its look like pimple 42 is your size

[@degenerateWA]

oh boy...🤣

[@flamabl1]

I guess they have gone to their amazing well of historical diver reissues ( that I love ) too often and want to try something different because that looks so generic its comical. I find it very hard to buy any Seiko nowadays at retail because the deals are so amazing with a little patience.

[@degenerateWA]

This watch has definitely made an impact on you👍

[@flamabl1]

@@degenerateWA Only on your wallet lol

[@degenerateWA]

@@flamabl1 not mine. It was a good purchase. A fun watch that I enjoy wearing