Seiko Baby MarineMaster 200m Dive Watch SBDC061 & SBDC063 Review

Today we will be checking out the Seiko Baby MarineMaster SBDC061 and SBDC063. Both of these watches were shown at Basel 2018, and became immediate hits. Encompassing the classic Seiko diver style from the 1960's, this model has Seiko's 6R15 movement that incorporates the Spron mainspring for 50 hours of power reserve.
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[@ngonzale3]

That blue 063 is definitely gonna be my watch to get. So well made pieces!

[@dxxa95]

Dang! That SBDC063 loosk georgeous! What a most beautifull watch!

[@islandwatch]

The bezel makes it pop.

[@barrybenkendorf672]

I got the new Bulova Oceanographer! Worth every penny at $596! Bulova has done well with the Oceanographer and Moonwatch! Keep up the great work! Killing it!

[@mr.delacruz559]

Absolutely love the SBDC 061 & 063! Really hope these are in stock when In a couple weeks when I am able to buy them. Thank you Mark for the awesome buying experience on the Seiko SBDC031 sumo that I bought! I look forward to Wearing it!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks so much.

[@andrewfitzgibbons3492]

Wow what a beautiful watch and that blue dial on the silicon strap wow its a peach. Great stuff Marc.

[@inkitatus1]

Lol, yet more stunning Seiko's. Thanks Mark 👍👍

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@menaseven9093]

The Seiko Baby Marine Master are very beautiful watches. I prefer the one with the bracelet.

[@bigpizzapie]

Thanks for the review. Love these pieces.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching.

[@1cachilupi]

Great video @longislandwatch

[@anuragsingh-tl4so]

watching this wearing my new seiko spb079j and loving it!!

[@islandwatch]

Nice, enjoy!

[@neilchapman5145]

Nice long thin lugs which is an oddity for a seiko. Vintage styling and a nice handset. This is a very nice looking watch

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

I once read something about watches, and it went something like this, "The Japanese always keep the best products (or versions of products) for themselves." This watch really speaks to me. Had my eye on the Sumo, but I now have a new love. Particularly love the shape of the hands. LOVE that big arrow hour hand. For the most part, I'm only into dive watches, and they must have solid hands, round hour markers (round markers keep time better than watches with any other shape), sapphire crystal, and coin edge bezels. Love the overall retro look. Yes, I would love to own a Tudor and/or a Sinn however, this Seiko is something I can realistically buy, without it costing THIS member of the proletariat more than a used car. People are typing that, 'There are other (dive) watches they'd rather have for $1000.' I'm curious as to what dive watches are a better value, for under $1000? I'm always willing to be enlightened.

[@anthonypiccolo]

You could probably get a Squale 1521 for around $1k but I would tend to agree with you

[@suprxmestorm7090]

Alderman Fred C. Davis I know this is probably late. But some good picks are the longines hydroconquest, Christopher ward trident pro c60, Hamilton frogman (personal favourite). Overall I’m a firm believer that a collection is not complete without a seiko.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Nice review, thank you.

[@alpot1234]

Angus jubilee from mm300 looks good on this one. I saw it once looks good, almost perfect fit.

[@garystafford2220]

Great looking watch👍👍👍👍👍

[@joaquin9312]

Nice picks for the Store Mark! To be honest, at $1000 ceramic insert shouldn't be an option, but a must.

[@islandwatch]

Yes. Agree with you.

[@a_single_white_female]

Are there SBDC061's with optional ceramic insert? Or am I missing something?

[@zouki42]

@@a_single_white_female no it's not. The stock insert is lacquered aluminium. The only insert in ceramic that exists comes from yobokies

@@islandwatch Are ceramic inserts for these models available in your store?

[@davidmichienzi101]

Great looking watches Marc👍

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@simoncrawford350]

Both very nice & thanks for the review 👍

[@islandwatch]

You are welcome.

[@paulzz81]

Sweet. I really like it and agree it is indeed awesome.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@DeusNyx]

Looks gorgeous! The way the lugs are extended reminds me of a chubby skx013. I just love the new Seiko bracelets. Great review!

[@JettyLife23]

Coin edge bezel and sapphire crystal is awesome! $1000 though, I can think of many options I'd rather have under $1000. Orient Triton comes to mind.

[@islandwatch]

I hear ya.

[@DavidSmith-zu6eu]

Totally what I was thinking.

[@valueink]

Certina DS Action Diver currently for $495 on joma. Seiko went out of their way in the past few years inflating prices like crazy. Gone are the $200 Monsters and $300 sarbs, and so many other affordable great watches.

[@StephenTomko]

Really the triton? How about tag heuer, longines and mido on the grey market to name a few...

[@jtcj11]

@@StephenTomko You can get the Triton for under $400. I don't think you can get any of the others for close to that, even grey market.

[@Danmandingo]

*I intend on buying one of these in the future.* *It's weird that the SPB077 goes for nearly $200 more, than the SBDC061*

[@islandwatch]

That is odd.

[@SunsetSheen]

How great it’d be if they also offered these in a 39

[@adamski101]

A ladies version?

[@stever7097]

The blue model is the nuts.

[@islandwatch]

It's super cool.

[@sblaney66]

Love to see above the wrist bone shots as well.

[@akhrornorkulov1485]

Hey Marc, looking for a stainless steal strap for the blue one of these. Do you guys sell them separately or any idea where I can buy it? Does the strap of the black ones fits to the blue one?

[@justinh1258]

I noticed on the sbdc 051 the bracelet doesn’t match up with the case well at all, almost like it was a spare bracelet thrown on. This bracelet matches up with the case nicely, what’s the deal with that?

[@toddsimpson5450]

The lack of a signed crown is a disappointment at this price level. Do you know if a SARB059 crown would be compatible with or without a stem swap?

[@wolffram1]

Whenever I watch these videos with the white gloves, I always think of the Swedish chef from The Muppet Show...

[@PyleHD]

I love the way this watch looks. It's beautiful from the case to the dial and hands. The only thing I hate about it is the size. 44mm is just too much. On my wrist it would wear well no problem, but it think making it 40 would look much better overall. Also, what's with the ceramic bezel? Some people (myself included) don't like the ceramic bezel and it's shine, it makes a watch that's not dressy look dressy and despite this not being ceramic it is also too glossy for my taste and that is another thing that I dislike about it.

[@anthonysmithyman372]

I was getting a Sinn 556 next month, I think I may have just changed my mind..

[@DesertTriDad]

Squale 30 Atmos vs sbdc061? Which do you reach for? Seiko a bit cheaper at retail but both can be had around the same price point

[@kjhendricks55]

Nice looking pair.

[@islandwatch]

Indeed.

[@krzysztoflach7954]

Hello, Is there a difference between SBDC065 and SPB083J1 watch ?? Does the watch has Case coating: Dia shield ?? thank you for the information

[@JT-sv8il]

Hi Mark I hope you can get your hands on Marine Master 300s and tell us on diferent model codes/ part numbers, tnx.

[@achimbj]

The blue❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisbee9164]

Hey Mark can this come with the metal bracelet that comes on the black version at all?

[@woocoheed]

I got the 22mm rubber strap from the turtle and put it on my samurai. It's great

[@islandwatch]

Great strap.

[@u.u.u9969]

What is the thinnest Seiko Diver?

[@sylvainpaquette6132]

Marc, what do you think about the argument that hardlex or acrylic is better for divers watch for impact resistance reasons ? Seiko is telling us that hardlex is a advantage for their diver watches but when they release mid range or higher end watches, they use sapphire and point to it as an advantage. I've never had a sapphire break on me and had some harsh impact and when you are underwater it seems less likely to get a high speed impact with movement restriction. On another hand I've scratched pretty much all my hardlex so I'm replacing them with sapphire now.

[@islandwatch]

Sapphire all the way

[@a_single_white_female]

Was the time in the 'danger zone' when you changed the date?

[@TheWayofGrace89]

I really like these and I think Seiko finally realized that they were under-valuing themselves. $1000 is a lot but don’t forget, this is a manufacture caliber. Just because we’re used to it usually being found cheaper doesn’t discount that fact. Now, I’m glad I got my Alpinist for $400. Imagine what they’d charge if they released the same watch over again now. Probably $750-1000. Wow.

[@islandwatch]

Right. I think that throws alot of people off. But the low cost 6r15 watches are disappearing. All the sarbs.

[@twstrchasr]

I agree. The minute I heard they were discontinuing the Alpinist I was fortunate enough to get one for $399 from Amazon. Now I wish I had bought a couple and made a few $'s !!

[@repo4]

twstrchasr they are still available

[@twstrchasr]

repo4 Yes I know they are. I was meaning before the prices went up after it was announced that the model was going to be discontinued.

[@planetdee3587]

In-house movement does not equal super good. I like the 6r movements but to me it is not better than a 2824... just my feelings.

[@julienmarchand9838]

Hi Mark, thanks for the review. I would love to get the 063 but I am not keen on the strap. Is it possible to buy it with the metal bracelet instead?

[@islandwatch]

Not currently.

[@lenpowell6647]

Love your stuff.Just jumped on the Seiko wagon and gotten a solar.I know but what people will say but its the way forward? Great looking thing and arrives next week.Wanted a Seiko for years but wanted a stayer piece that should serve me well.

[@islandwatch]

Solar keeps it simple.

[@JesusPerez-iw3ey]

I checked the website for these 2, are they going to be back in stock?

[@TheSweede12]

63 for me. I love that blue bezel

[@islandwatch]

Yes, agreed!

[@melchizedekpsj]

It's a very handsome piece.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@melchizedekpsj]

Long Island Watch You're welcome!

[@valueink]

Would the rubber be ok to wear with business casual in an office setting? I like the bracelet but it makes the watch quite heavy.

[@jjk109]

Definitely

[@T.Q.]

So this “Baby” has a sapphire crystal but the Marine Master has Hardlex?

[@spaghettieater_]

Baby marine master. 44mm. Unfortunately I can't put the number 44 in caps lock

[@humphreyreyes2255]

Sbdc061&spb077j1 at the back also made in Japan?

[@lal3061]

Regarding the ceramic bezel, I think is better to have this kind of bezel than a ceramic as Tissot's Seastar that just feels and looks quite cheap

[@cokchops_5231]

Let's clear this up, drilled Lugz only makes changing leather, rubber or Natos easy, bracelets not so much, you have to press both sides of the spring bars simultaneously, so unless you have a specialty tool or your an octopus it's actually more difficult than the standard means of removing bracelets

[@WrongTimeWatch]

Very nice.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks.

[@rafayz9033]

does it adhere to IS) 6425 standards?

[@fluffyfreak505]

Those silcone straps they use on everything above a SKX are butter

[@islandwatch]

They quickly became my go to strap.

[@fluffyfreak505]

Long Island Watch same. I need to get on the ball and order one to replace that rubber thing that comes on the SKX

[@fluffyfreak505]

FallingTitan very nice!! Where did you source your movement from, and did you have to swap the day and date wheel from the 7s movement?

[@fluffyfreak505]

FallingTitan ah cool man. Im a little iffy on trying the wheel swap. I seriously wish Seiko would offer the nh35 and 36 movements with the option of a 4 oclock crown lol. On the other hand, i am not super obessed with handwinding and hacking, so theres that

[@jkidesto714]

Yeah, they’re very soft.

[@timemeasured9137]

Seiko SBDC063 vs Glycine combat sub?

[@7LiquidSnake]

Please help. I have the Special Edition SPB097J1 and I am 95% sure its the same case as this one, otherwise known as the baby marine master? Can anyone confirm?

[@zebulelon]

Hi Mark, Could you do do a video comparison with SUMO? They seem very similar, and the Sumo is cheaper. The only difference seems to be hardlex instead of saphire, and slightly different case shape. Or maybe a triple comparison : MM300, MM200, and Sumo. I have a SKX009 with nice Padi turtle dial and strapcode bracelet, and I'm very happy of that mod. It feels more luxurious than standard SKX. But I recently put on my wrist the new green MM300, and it was absolutely fantastic. It wore much smaller than I would have though because of the shape and 20mm lug. But I can't justify spending 3000+$ on watch at the moment, so I would consider either Sumo, SBDC061 or even 053.

[@1968jpy]

David Vilder I just recently got a Sumo and bro definitely save your money and get the Sumo. It’s perfect and flawless. This is a nice watch but to me the Sumo has a nicer and better case . The movement in the Sumo is the same as this watch . I did ad an endmill upgraded bracelet and this one has a sapphire crystal but to me that’s not worth a $300 price increase.

[@jeffd3802]

@@1968jpy cheers bud. Glad too see ya on here as well. My wabi bro💪😀

[@1968jpy]

Jeff D hey 👋🏻 brother thanks my friend 😀👍🏻

[@planetdee3587]

I think this watch is pretty nice but the price tag bothers me. I own a Sumo and with that being half the price, I would never pay for this knowing the Sumo comes so close in quality for some much less (in my opinion). I do like the clasp on this one a lot.

[@mayankkaloni]

What makes a Seiko diver be called a Marine Master? Is it the 6r15 movement?

[@alejandrocamey4064]

Hi Marc! Is this the same as sbdc053 ?? I can only see difference in the crown position and maybe the tone of the blue one. Which other differences do they have to last year watches?

[@islandwatch]

The cases are a bit different too.

[@alejandrocamey4064]

Thanks!

[@yinzburgher]

Any idea if the bezel inserts are also coated with Diashield?

[@islandwatch]

I do not think so.

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

Got the Twilight edition and it's awesome

[@johngauthier725]

Nice watch, a tad on the boring side! Great review as always!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@jwags24]

I like the lack of crown guards. Looks nice.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@benko7ab]

Are you sure it’s 51 lug to lug, just measured it in a shop I thought it was under 50.

[@touchingevil2302]

I want one in 40mm, are the watches for sumo wrestlers ?

[@1701spacecadet]

Hi Mark. Any idea when Seiko are going to ditch the ancient 7-series movements? Other cheaper entry-level watches have hacking and hand-winding using the NH-series movements so why don’t the actual company?

[@fluffyfreak505]

1701spacecadet probably when the rest of the world cares about hacking and handwinding.

[@islandwatch]

Bingo

[@1701spacecadet]

But most people in the know do want modern movements.

[@fluffyfreak505]

Imma guess thpse of that know, are a very small portion of watch buyers. Plus, i really do not get the obession of those of us in the know, with hacking and handwinding.

[@Nyelands]

For 1000 USD I would have like to see a more unique finishing on the case, sharper lines and contrast polishing. This one is to rounded on the sides reminds me of the SKX.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching anyway!

[@ams914]

I think the 6r15 is probably better than ETA 2824. As far as I know, they don't have winding issues. ETAs do. Reversing wheels are the weak spot, and almost all of my ETAs which are only a few years old are starting to have problems. Really disappointed. Lazy Swiss should fix the problem, winding should not hurt your watch movement FFS.

[@AR-rk9nn]

Not really fair to say, 2824s run at 28,800bph and generally go for about 10 years before issue - also are so much more accurate than 6R15s

[@happy_burger]

What do you think wears smaller - 051 or 061? Thanks

[@islandwatch]

Good question. Maybe the 061

[@RationalThinker1859]

These are still available at Japanese outlets (Bic Camera etc) for 75,000 to 80,000 yen....

[@fluffyfreak505]

Thats a absolutely gorgeoud watch! Seiko has to try really hard to make a bad watch

[@islandwatch]

No argument here.

[@voiceofexperience]

Don't speak too soon...

[@bugpack6]

20mm Isofrane is great on this size. 20 is more comfortable.

[@islandwatch]

Yeah? That's cool, never really considered comfort.

[@stevenuk]

20mm lug is a​ perfect size and matches the case size.

[@islandwatch]

It does. It doesn't look out of proportion somehow.

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

I WANT to like the 061 and was ------------->|| this close to pulling the trigger however, for $1000 I MUST have an engraved bezel, as opposed to simply printed. I overstand that Seiko has the heritage and they have a large advertising budget, but I think Steinhart represents a much better value.

[@mr.delacruz559]

Hey Mark what Seiko do you like more. The SBDC061 Vs SBDC051 ? Something about that domed Sapphire on the 051 that I love and the case profile of the 061 is beautiful.

[@islandwatch]

Right. I'd rather see a dome here. But I like the cushion style here more. Hmmm. Maybe neither. The 053 would get my vote cause of the blue.

[@mr.delacruz559]

Long Island Watch I absolutely agree! The Shade of blue in the 053 is just awesome! Thanx for the reply!

[@Mark-P]

Someday all watches will be made this way....And someday they might have a ceramic bezel insert!

[@islandwatch]

That would be nice!

[@stefanzdroid]

Somebody pls explain why these two watches sell for about the same price on eBay (about 800). If the metal bracelet is $150 more than the silicone strap, the final price should reflect that. BTW, I bought the 063 and now I'm hunting for a bracelet. Will end up paying $970 + tax for the watch and 2 straps. $930 if I use the silicone for another watch. Still too much

[@VersedNJ]

From what I understand, Strapcode makes a bracelet for this watch, and probably superior to Seiko's. They usually have different bracelets styles to choose from, you can ask Marc, he carries Strapcode.

[@darkoffroader]

Not ashamed to say that 1 grand right now is too rich for my blood. Gonna need a few months to make the 063 happen. On positive side, at least the lugs size isn't an odd number.

[@islandwatch]

Lol, true.

[@c331hunt]

If this had 22mm lugs and a ceramic bezel insert it would literally be perfection.

[@FordSierraIS]

can the lugs be modded?

[@c331hunt]

@@FordSierraIS even if you wanted to risk it by machining the case, no curved end bracelet would fit.

[@FordSierraIS]

@@c331hunt but with leather and rubber id be fine. probably better to squeeze a 22mm strap on it. i use mainly leather straps though, but it dont make sense on a diver. maybe the blu one that comes with it will be fine in 20mm. im waiting for my blue hole edition :)

[@adamski101]

The bezel insert makes this watch. It looks so classy.

[@paugpo1000]

They look good. But $1000 is too much. The 6r15 is an exelent mvt but there are less expensive watches with those. Ceramic bezel is missed here too.

[@islandwatch]

Don't get hung up on the movement because it's in a sarb at half the price. The bezel I do agree though.

[@adamski101]

I'm not understanding the shade on the bezel. It really makes the watch! Such a classy look reminiscent of the first gen MM300.

[@xallelsefailedx]

Great video! As someone with the same wrist size as you, I would have loved to see a wrist shot of the 061 as well.

[@islandwatch]

Sorry!

[@xallelsefailedx]

No worries, Marc!

[@jonbudi]

are the bezzel is ceramic?

[@LLSicilia]

Nope

[@BEM_01]

is this the same to the sbp077

[@farbrother123]

Yes these are Japanese market model numbers... Sbp077 is the international model.

[@jomsborgwiki5749]

😀👍

[@armandojuan64]

What a beautiful watch , I wish it came with the Mercedes hands .

[@islandwatch]

Sounds like a Rolex.

[@jr-nb6mj]

Beautiful watches, but the huge negative is their size. I had the SBDC051 before and sold it. If those was 40mm instead, i'd buy both. Please make a high quality 40mm diver seiko.

[@islandwatch]

That would be awesome.

[@sabre720]

Do Japanese infants have gigantic wrists?

[@islandwatch]

Lol. Baby monster sort of the same thing. Not really a baby.

[@Jollopukki2]

baby monster is twice bigger then normal monster ))) but cheaper.

[@dusanveselka3240]

why cant they make it 40/41mm

👍😮

[@Johnydanerous]

Marc i watch til the end but you lost me at 51 tip to tip ... :(

[@islandwatch]

That's ok. Thanks for watching.

[@markrozenberg7959]

Odd that a 44mm case is called a “Baby”.

[@islandwatch]

Yup.

[@islandwatch]

Baby in price.

[@tynannida9642]

Jose Perez II I’ve heard that it wears smaller more like a 42mm

[@stevenholmes4339]

Baby in price???.... Let me wait for infant prices 👶👶👶

[@diegoog3654]

@Patrick Riarchy it wears more like a 40mm, due to angled case and curved lugs... worth trying on, if you get the opportunity.

[@robbiecox]

For that money it needs a better movement than the 6R15 which is from the Stone Age.

[@islandwatch]

But it still is excellent.

[@suprxmestorm7090]

robbiecox At least it doesn’t have winding issues like the eta 2824

[@treblarefils]

If only these were in the ~600 dollar price point like every other swiss mid tier brand they might be good. They are excellent pieces but 1k is absolutely nuts for what they are.

[@islandwatch]

I know the price is sticky. But Seiko still does make their own movement.

[@treblarefils]

My SBDC051 still had obvious typical Seiko QC probs at this price point disappointing.

[@aalin1313]

It is neither baby sized nor is it a marinemaster... Just call it 6159 reinterpretation

[@islandwatch]

I like that! But people seem to like names nowadays.

[@MrGrandis852]

It would be a no-brainer if it's a sub-42mm

[@jeholloway2]

Seems like it should be at a 600.00 price point. Drilled lugs good, Diashield good. Just not 1000.00 good. I can get two sumos for one of these.

[@islandwatch]

I hear ya

[@touchingevil2302]

This watch in 40/41 mm would i buy.