“I don’t know if I can let go of it." 😂 Ok Bruce. Good one.
@garyk82853 жыл бұрын
Once a SeikoPath, always a SeikoPath... cracking piece... just wished they kept the lume pip on the bezel, I like that extra detail. Crank some LimpBizkit tonight and have a party with it! :)
@seabiscuit7261423 жыл бұрын
Seikoholic sounds better!
@willielarsson96513 жыл бұрын
Seikophantic
@juniorgallo87863 жыл бұрын
The 8L35 is one aspect that should always be highlighted, one of Seiko's best moviments, no plastic parts and Grand Seiko top quality level. Unfortunately we don't see this level of craftsmanship, parts quality and QC in many expensive Seikos in the Prospex, Presage etc lines using the 4r35 or 6r35 movements. In the 8L35 line they stated the range of +/- 10 seconds a day but I believe it's just a way of avoiding any legal issues, just for safety sakes. it's a damn accurate movement, as I was told and also information available online. Congrats for the purchase. Great videos. Keep uploading, man!!!! Wish I had a bigger wrist. Not for me.
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, the 8L is ab excellent movement and everyone I have tried as been reliable and accurate. Big fan
@juniorgallo87863 жыл бұрын
@@BruceWilliams I'd love to see this movement inside the Presage watch cases :) That would be great because those really beautiful well-finished dials deserve a more reliable heart but frankly, we know well Seiko' will never do that. It would be an unwanted unfortunate competition between Seiko and Grand seiko don't you agree?
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
@@juniorgallo8786 100 percent. There needs to be a clear distinction level between presage and grand seiko. I also doubt that Seiko could make enough of the 8Ls along side the 9s to meet demand from both segments
@stanleynadulek41953 жыл бұрын
I will stick with my 2004 SBDX001. Would never let go of it
@roziroslan7891 Жыл бұрын
Me too..love my unique,beutiful sbdx001
@pascal89433 жыл бұрын
I have the original "modern" marinemaster (SBDX001) in my collection since many years and I fully understand your crazyness about this watch. I have bought other dive watches since this one (in particular the very nice Omega seamaster 300 white ceramic you also have) but strangly no other dive watch have the same attraction on me. This watch is a real cult among real divers (I remember at the time when I bought it, I frequent some specialized dive watch forum and the marinemaster was as respected as the Rolex submariner by many). I quite agree with you: videos never render the beauty of this watch... you really need to have it in the metal to feel its quality and see the beauty of the finishing. I just regret the new version does not have the "marinemaster'" name on it ... just this sad prospect "X"
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
Nailed it. The mm300 has a specialness to it that has to be seen in person to fully understand
@lavyanagdev82293 жыл бұрын
How long can you keep the mm300 before servicing it ?what’s the daily accuracy of the watch?
@pascal89433 жыл бұрын
@@lavyanagdev8229 Mine is a 10 year old watch. I have nerver serviced it and it still goes ok... at beginning it was around +2-3 s a day now it is more +10-+15s which I do not bother. I think seiko send them back to Japan for servicing... don t know the price
@drwindsurf3 жыл бұрын
The MM300 is your watch Bruce. Everytime you buy one you are so excited but then it you always flip...The MM300 is such a great watch and this one is beautiful 😊👍
@solacechannel80453 жыл бұрын
That s a keeper.
@ynohtnagnuel2 ай бұрын
Saw a SLA045 for sale. Knew nothing about MM300s. Watched your review. On my wrist later that night. Thanks Bruce. Love your passion.
@yaaxarr89773 жыл бұрын
Need one of those MM300 into my collection but for me the killer combo is the one for US only market...red dial baby !! Congrats for you rebuy Bruce and stay safe !
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
I love that one! I also love the blue textured dial but think it would look better in non coated steel
@liamboncodin17853 жыл бұрын
That insert needs a lume pip. I miss the old mm300 lune pip. It adds character to the watch
@watchyouwant16173 жыл бұрын
From Seikopath to Seikopath: good decision. I made several rebuys but hope, that my SLA023 will stay forever. Love the watch
@Pcfly3 жыл бұрын
I have an SLA047, the black/green Marinemaster, my first one and I saved and saved for it. Bruce, it’s not just you, there’s just something about these particular models! Good on you for finding that one and for just admitting you like it……it’s a badass watch dude! Enjoy it!
@dirkdutzmann9250 Жыл бұрын
Man, I totaly can understand you, completely! This watch is a special one and in the time between buing some weeks ago and now, it becomes a part of my body! In the past, I´ve always look for a watch, that would fixed me, but all I can find was boring! Then I come up to this, seen this watch on so many videos over a longer time, but 3 weeks ago, I get one, told me, It´s the best I could get for my money! Polish, technik, bracelet, Saphireglas, Ceramicbazle, the enotmous weight and all the other parts are more than more you could not find on another watch in sthis pricerange, never! My black one is the best choise I could get! No blue, no green, black is the colour you should where, in my opinion! Black is the origin and that's the way it should be, everything else is nothing but fads. Thank you for let us see your minds! It´s my opinium, but still know, you will agree! Great video, thank you for uploding!
@entroheat Жыл бұрын
Nice vocabulary is it originally German language?
@willielarsson96513 жыл бұрын
I see this as a "going on a summer holiday " piece, would look amazing in the sea or in the pool or going out in the evening .. seems to fit all situations. And it really pops!
@Furniture1213 жыл бұрын
That is a really sharp looking watch! I'd love to see that MM300 alongside a 62 MAS homage like the SPB147.
@RedwoodAggie3 жыл бұрын
Just when you thought you were out, they pull you back in again.
@t28mcd3 жыл бұрын
Rebuy 5 times?! Just keep it man.
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
For half a second I thought the famous Tom Macdonald watched me video lol
@t28mcd3 жыл бұрын
@@BruceWilliams ha! Not famous but long time fan of your videos, always a happy vibe. 👍
@jamessmith64023 жыл бұрын
Fabulous watch I love it 👍 thanks Bruce good video
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you James
@woodentulike2no4 ай бұрын
I have the SLA047 with green dial. A True Masterpiece.❤
@entroheat3 жыл бұрын
I can never quit seikos back in 2020 i bought my first seiko automatic the turtle padi pepsi and man i bought five more between presage japanese only model to transocean chronograph to marinemaster SLA021 then two grand seikos all i wear now is seiko i guess once you infected by seiko virus its hard to recover.
@LaddGardner43 жыл бұрын
Congrats, Bruce. Beautiful. I have the Marine Master Tuna, quartz, and love it. It's +/- 1 second per month, which is flat out amazing. Enjoy your re-re-re-re-purchase. :)
@jodysilvia23 жыл бұрын
Big thick chunky watch , looks great.
@madisonnewyork3 жыл бұрын
I've really been getting into the higher end Seikos that aren't GS. Bought an SLA043 about a month ago and Im blown away by it
@naruponjoytongmool1879 Жыл бұрын
I have got my SLA045 today. Lucky me
@nypranlow19922 жыл бұрын
Bought 051/300 last week. My 2nd mm300 after the SLA047J.
@naruponjoytongmool1879 Жыл бұрын
How could you compare 045 and 047
@1968jpy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 😎 Bruce and congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈 on this amazing Marine Master 👍🏻
@jerperderp3 жыл бұрын
It's Friday 🙂 Bruce has a new video 😀 It's a Marinemaster 😁
@arindambasu98503 жыл бұрын
Seiko rules. Especially the higher end ones. The Tuna is one more such gem which you love more and more once you start wearing it. And wears superbly on average sized wrists.
@entroheat3 жыл бұрын
I confer to that and totally agree with you but others still imagine mall seiko is all seiko there is.
@MikeOBrien19453 жыл бұрын
LOL…I think that you’re just addicted to the unboxing experience. Great looking watch, though.
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
I certainly love new watch day, no denying that! But there is something about the mm300 specifically that gets to me
@nathanwood78983 жыл бұрын
Coming from Malaysia, man I was excited by this piece as Thailand seems to get all the cool releases. Still happily rocking my SBDX017 (Bruce may have played a part...) Awesome video Bruce and wear in good health :)
@stemikger3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are really well done. Love learning about watches with them.
@jefferyneu3915 Жыл бұрын
Great review Rob. I love it! I can’t afford it, but love it.
@pistolpete0233 жыл бұрын
The dial pattern is actually intended to resemble the intricate pattern of coral reefs.
@chrisfogarty97753 жыл бұрын
Seriously Brucemeister how do you do it a different watch every few days. 😂😉
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
Lol I won't be buying anything new for a little while.... Maybe
@juanriv0110 ай бұрын
How many times has Rolex changed the text on the submariner? No one really talks about it because it’s a sub. I would’ve loved the Marinemaster name but the watch has gotten better with time. The 300mm has an identity that is all it’s own. I’m glad I have 2 and that they still look timeless.
@inspector19733 жыл бұрын
Hope you will keep it this time and wear it in good health. Absolutely stunning!
hey bruce, great review. finally pulled the trigger and got an mm300. but i really wanted the OG sbdx001, they are crazy expensive on the secondary market so i was able to source a NOS sbdx017 (second version). something about the purist in me wanted the text marine master on the dial instead of that prospex symbol. the alumium bezel insert and hardlex crystal are more retro too.
@christopherjohnson42763 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@Macm733 жыл бұрын
Love seiko, just fricken love em.
@tods.99473 жыл бұрын
That dial! Oh my it’s stunning.
@Jaycelestra3 жыл бұрын
Immediately clicked the vid upon seing seiko in the title ☺️ Thanks Bruce!
@paulthompson21473 жыл бұрын
Got my MM300 a couple of months ago. Such an awesome watch. I get so many comments off people when I wear it.
@timmanion74593 жыл бұрын
I've never owned a Marine Master. I almost bought one but got a screamin' deal on a SLA 037 so opted for that . Great review Bruce . Nice peice.
@nickmay29253 жыл бұрын
Sla 037 is another level, I have one, amazing watch
@timmanion74593 жыл бұрын
@@nickmay2925 Yes they are . At the time , I was looking at a couple hi-beat divers but wasn't impressed with 44mm of the SLAO39 or the SLA025 . The 037 is perfect !!! It's in my weekly rotation. Great peice !!!
@time4passions6123 жыл бұрын
nice bruce, congrats! was thinking about pulling the trigger on a mm300 a few days ago but then sinn released the limited "103 classic 12" and i immediately had to go for this one instead of the mm300 :D this hobby is crazy! you think of getting a watch for a few days and then suddenly something else gets released and you throw all the money on that other option in a few seconds :D maybe i am more of an impulse buyer than a rebuyer :D allthough i already rebought a seiko turtle, a full metal square and a hamilton khaki field :D
@adamevil42823 жыл бұрын
Starting the video with a shot of a dolphin taking a dump. Legendary!
@lexko17833 жыл бұрын
Wow, this one is a keeper, please don't let it go. What a beautiful watch, but the price is a bit steep. Your videos are getting better and better each day.
@mrglock23132 жыл бұрын
That is one good looking watch
@chiliwillyt3 жыл бұрын
seiko only states those crazy deviation just to deny services when your watch clearly shows some problems(running faster/slower than normal) later on
@Awkwardfruitfly3 жыл бұрын
Hmm interesting
@itamaradio3 жыл бұрын
Stunning piece! Too expensive though
@Romio6662 жыл бұрын
You are not alone ! I fell in love with MM once I got the ocean blue SLA023 @ limited time 50% discount for AED 1.7K. I exchanged it with the Green SLA019 and paid USD 817 extra. It didn’t stop here..😀 while checking other models on KZbin, I had a crush over this 🐬 and got it for USD 2.72K. I am still thinking 🤔 to add the Ocean Blue again, yet I am on the wishlist for a Tudor Pelagus MN22 FXD. What do you think 🤔?!
@kinspired94163 жыл бұрын
Hey Bruce, really enjoyed the video, thanks. I would love to see this next to the LX, which is one of my favourite divers. Cheers from the UK!
@Csibu893 жыл бұрын
There's a few aftermarket straps for these, some manufacturers do a waffle rubber strap with nicely fitted end, marries with the case perfectly. Probably a better more comfortable option than the stock bracelet.
@chrisgravel71573 жыл бұрын
I have a great local dealer that had the new Green special editions. I put this on, the MM200, Sumo, Samuari, old MM200, and new Shogun. I own a San Martin Sumo Homage, Omega Semaster, Tag link and a few others. The MM300 dial is soo good, the finish fantastic, the bracelet is good, its no Seamaster bracelet BUT its porportions just dont quite work its too thick. Make it 13mm and I'd be ordering it tomorrow
@evh46113 жыл бұрын
Damn it Bruce, my pockets are not deep enough for this channel man 🤪
@jorgerosas51382 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with Seiko removing the “Marinemaster” from the dial! Wish they hadn’t!
@jayjay99323 жыл бұрын
Wow, I think this is a sign! I just saw a green limited version at a local store. It's not too big as in the pictures. This is gonna be first in my list of next purchase, until it lasts that is.
@JLUnit4163 жыл бұрын
Dat dial doe. I get it Bruce, I get it.
@flipperds77143 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful timepiece but I sold mine. Owning one was a wonderful experience but I have recently downsized my Seiko collection from a dozen to just two. It’s so easy to get carried away in this hobby, I ended up keeping the JDM SBDX033 (all black MM300) and SBEC005 (Panda Chrono). Enjoy your SLA045!
@steelsteez61183 жыл бұрын
The sbec500 is timeless!
@igor2408984333 жыл бұрын
The best looking Marinemaster IMHO! Enjoy it!
@actnaturally3882 жыл бұрын
It’s a beast, currently saw the full black sla035 with red second hand it’s super dope, reminds me of Darth Vader and his light saber
@mojosdad682 жыл бұрын
Nice to see some effort put into the seconds hand. The standard gold ones look so rough around the edges. Seiko really needs to update that bracelet, the long links do look out of place and as you say - make for a mostly miss when it comes to fit.
@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy3 жыл бұрын
Bruce, don’t fight your desires. Accept it, it’s okay to have more watches than you can practically wear
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
That is a struggle I am constantly in. I want to wear all my watches at least once a week, but if I do one per day it would take over two weeks to hit them all. Which kind of bother me as silly as that sounds
@watchdogpodcast2393 жыл бұрын
Nice watch! The MM is awesome. I just picked up the Seigaiha SLA053. Love it
@underachievingwatchcollect18783 жыл бұрын
I give it 9 months-flipped!😎
@mcstarling073 жыл бұрын
I knew it. And just when I was thinking of flipping my Marinemaster too. Looks like it will stay with me a bit longer. *edit* I'm with you on the handset Bruce. They're my favorite part of the watch and really the only reason I haven't flipped the watch. It's my all time favorite handset.
@hambone988ubet3 жыл бұрын
Agree with you on the handset. I just picked up the new “marine master” 200 and bought it for the handset and the “silver” bezel.
@lshin803 жыл бұрын
Superb piece, congrats!
@benjaminkenny8492 Жыл бұрын
Great video Bruce . The master looks a beast 👍
@brianallan10363 жыл бұрын
Crazy in the correct way Bruce.
@Joellercoaster3 жыл бұрын
I feel ya... I have an SLA019 (earlier LE MM300, seen briefly at 13:19) and it's my absolute favourite watch. This one is beautiful too :-)
@theenavybluemonster3 жыл бұрын
After the honeymoon phase, do a video with the MM300, the white Seamaster, and the Hulk. What a trio of divers!
@1968jpy20 күн бұрын
I just today received my SLA047J1 140th limited anniversary edition and now finally owning my grail Seiko. After finally after years of wanting this watch I don’t know 🤷🏻♂️ how anyone could let this watch go ?
@MrJruta3 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand when people whine and complain about “chunky-tall-heavy” etc in dive watches. It’s a DIVE watch for gods sake. That’s like complaining a Hummer Is too beefy
@jasonthompson88243 жыл бұрын
love it B. also dig that high beat SLA25, super cool 😎 all the watches in that case really
@30kHunter762 жыл бұрын
I'm late to this video. But I'm considering picking up a MM. I have a Seiko sne497 (solar Tuna) which is my go to watch. If you are still considering a comparison video I'd be interested in seeing a comparison between the two. One of the things I love about the solar Tuna is how low profile it is. I know the MM is going be be thicker.
@brianhsin6782 жыл бұрын
Never understood people who sell and rebuy... just keep it. That's why you have a watchbox.
@Newtypenewtype3 жыл бұрын
LOL Totally get it, I'm tempted to go 3rd round myself personally!
@bradentraub3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I'm still not at the point of being able to spend this much for a seiko though. I just picked up a tudor glamour double date for $2650 and that context is just too glaring for me 😋
@entroheat3 жыл бұрын
I own omega seamaster and tudor black bay trust me quality is nowhere near a high end Seiko its just alot better quality nicer wear all around except what somee allege of bezel misalignment and chapter ring which i never met yet. Seiko high end pieces are way way more value than similarly priced swiss watches
@andygregory21452 жыл бұрын
Put a marine master side by side with any Tudor, you will see the noticeable difference in quality
@entroheat2 жыл бұрын
@@andygregory2145 I think you mean in favor of marine master because I do honestly have both and yes bracelet is not as good as Tudor but watch itself with polishing and dial marks and hands details is way above Tudor and I may say submariner. I also don’t mind it’s thickness because of its monocoque construction
@andygregory21452 жыл бұрын
@@entroheat Yes you are right. Marinemaster is superior in quality than Tudor i meant to say that
@neilziesing77613 жыл бұрын
Awesome Intro!
@dingodave39663 жыл бұрын
I was still there 13mins in btw mate. Nice MM300 (even though I’d does not say it, stupidly) I have similar bracelet on my GS Diver with same clasp… don’t love it but I am used to it.
@DKBoerner3 жыл бұрын
very passionate review, love it
@csigouin13 жыл бұрын
Just keep them... I only have 18, including the SLA047.
@andreaiacolina3 жыл бұрын
Bruce, you should send it back for service, so they can properly misalign the bezel! 😂 I'm just joking, this is a gorgeus watch. Enjoy it!
@PukaHeadMan2 жыл бұрын
Haha, you crack me up, Bruce! But awesome watch!
@WrongTimeWatch3 жыл бұрын
You are crazy man. Just keep it this time, LOL. I have rebought the Sinn 104 once, and I have later bought watches that were sent in for presentation on my channel. So, I guess that is kind of like a re-buy?
@samuelkim26113 жыл бұрын
Seiko Marine Master is a king of diver watches. Very good comment !!!
@AK-of9qx3 жыл бұрын
Does crafter blue not make a blue rubber fitted strap for the mm300? Looks like there’s only black, brown and orange available
@heljestrand3 жыл бұрын
I had to experience a MM300 once, a SBDX001 which I did in 2019. Wore it for 60 plus days straight and sold it. Great watch but simply too heavy.
@YongJoonPaek3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bruce, I really appreciate the diversity u bring to your channel!
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I try to show a wide mix
@cMonsalveAdm3 жыл бұрын
A suggested comparsion : oris aquis vs Rado captain coc
@dailjr37212 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! I just might. 🤔
@planetdee35873 жыл бұрын
You mentioned about having trouble with the sizing. But doesn't this watch have micro adjust? And I am not talking about the dive extension.
@BruceWilliams3 жыл бұрын
It has 4 micro adjustment holes, but I am still either uncomfortably tight or uncomfortably loose. Its right in-between the sizes. Dang long links
@robdavis12483 жыл бұрын
Good price for the watch, it is really nice.
@RichKovars3 жыл бұрын
That dial reminds me of brain coral.
@Romio666 Жыл бұрын
I am enjoying both my green SLA019 as well as this Dolphin 🐬 SLA045 limited to 300. I am not sure 🤔 which one to keep. Any advise ? Is the green SLA019 released 2018 is considered an anniversary edition. Is it with to invest in the big box with knife 🔪 and get the SLA025 Hi Beat ?!
@A_Dude_And_His_Watch782 жыл бұрын
I like it but after I flipped my Black Bay Heritage due to thickness I don't think I could take another chance on a watch that thick.
@anthonyonline47403 жыл бұрын
Great review. I've come close to purchasing the more affordable mm200.
@blueshirtbuddah16653 жыл бұрын
Great review Bruce!
@jeremycorrao2 жыл бұрын
Well, I stopped with number 2. No looking back. Never selling.
@kylemcguinness67512 жыл бұрын
Just purchased the blue MM300. Do you think the Squale 1521 blue leather tan strap would look good on the blue MM300?