Seestern Vintage Sub 300 Doxa Homage watch. Full Review. How good is it and should you buy one? HD

[@mrgoodkat3722]

Just watched your fantastic review and on the strength of it I pulled the trigger on this one.👍🏼

[@fredoakes7441]

I liked my orange dial Doxa Homage so much that I'm buying the yellow dial to go with it...so well made.

[@seadweller44]

Totally agree! Always love how the yellow looks, but I’m too pale to pull it off!😄 Enjoy!👍🏻🙏🏻

[@MrTw2009]

Did you get the yellow dial? I am thinking of grabbing on myself.

[@captbumbler5356]

Great review, I have Just ordered two, one Orange and one Pale Blue. Thinking of getting another later

[@MichaelG1986]

Excellent review. I just discovered your channel while researching these watches. I like how you captured the detail of the orange dial. I was on the fence about the orange dial, thinking it was just a flat orange color, but I like the metallic depth of the color. I just ordered one. Can't wait to see it in person.

[@seadweller44]

Thank you, very kind. They are very nice watches!👍🏻😄🙏🏻

[@Jason-hv4eu]

Great video! Accurate review! I have both the TF and the Seestern. Each watch has its pros and cons. Tactical Frog: •The case thickness and shape are great. It really hugs the wrist. It is thinner than the Seestern. •I love the TF logo. •The dial has applied indices! •The handset dimensions are better imo. •I like the crown texture/style •The clasp has a double push button deployment! Seestern: • The bezels looks and functions as it should. Big + •Drilled lugs! •Bracelet has female end links! Way better. •Bracelet is a real BOR! Big + • Clasp has 4 micro adjust! Big+ •BGW style luminous material! Date wheel has the same luminous material. Very nice. •The indices are painted on. However, the luminous material is fantastic. I believe the real Doxa has painted on indices as well. •The handset is smaller than the TF. However, the black coating has a higher sheen and looks nice. Both watches fit the wrist really well and are very comfortable. Both will scratch the itch. I like the TF’s case better but I absolutely can not handle the looks of the TF’s bracelet. It would be nice to combine the best of both watches. FYI… The bracelets are not interchangeable between the two models. The spring bar holes are too far off. The spring bar holes on the TF’s case are super close to the case, which, will make fitting straps a pain. Hopefully, some of this helps. Good luck.

[@seadweller44]

Thanks for the reply, and your thoughts practically mirror my own thoughts exactly! I think you’re spot on, definitely pros and cons for both watches, and like you, the perfect Doxa homage would be an amalgamation of the two. I think this will be the next video I do. Cheers for your thoughts. 👍🏻

[@MonsieurCrez]

Brilliant review! Had my eyes on these for a while, this has just convinced me!

[@seadweller44]

Thank you!👍🏻🙏🏻

[@diddleysquat4543]

As always, a quality video. Can't wait for the Seestern TF head to head. Great stuff! Thanks so much.

[@seadweller44]

That’s very nice to hear, thank you!👍🏻🙏🏻

[@johnbarrie8501]

Excellent review Chris.Had it two weeks now, running +6 seconds a day Love it so much I’ve decided to save up for the real one!

[@seadweller44]

I was really pleasantly surprised how accurate the NH35 was, mine seems to have settled at approx +4 seconds per day! Yes, Doxa watches are really something else. I was lucky enough to own a 600T many years ago, and it was glorious!

[@johnbarrie8501]

Yeah the Doxa has always been a grail watch of mine and the Seestern has convinced me to get saving!😃

[@seadweller44]

Brilliant, grail watch for sure! I wish you all the best in your saving!👍🏻😊

[@stevestevens243]

Just ordered the Seestern V2 on pre order through their site. Slimmed down thickness to 12.5mm, added lume pip, better case finishing and tighter bezel action. Sounds pretty definitive now.

[@seadweller44]

Absolutely! I have a LE V2 on pre order also. I will do a full review when it arrives!👍🏻😄

[@GoGoBalrok]

have they upgrade hands size? seems a bit small comparing to doxa's hands and for me thats the only complaint.

[@seadweller44]

The upgrade list on the V2 is getting bigger all the time. Don’t know if the hands are increasing in size though, need to wait for it to arrive.

[@GoGoBalrok]

@@seadweller44 A big win there on the bracelet quality and the amazing seal of the crown must to say, waiting your next review! Thx!

[@seadweller44]

Thanks 👍🏻🙏🏻 Yes I was very impressed with this V1, now I’m looking forward to the V2 getting here!👍🏻

[@AzwadOnline]

Can’t wait to see your review of Tactical Frog and Seestern together.

[@mattimattwa9064]

Baffles me that people want to see that as the tactical frog is hideous compared

[@seadweller44]

I think because the Tactical Frog and the Seestern are both Doxa homages, it’s definitely worthwhile comparing them, as this will be the choice for a lot of people. I was all set to review both, but then Tactical Frog have released a V2 of their Sub300, so I think it’s only fair to wait for that to arrive before comparing.

[@seeker7679]

I picked up the MOP Dial and love it but I'm toying with getting the blue variant as well I'm so impressed. I got mine from Glamour Master and it actually came with a signed warranty card! Thanks for the review bud. All the best.

[@seadweller44]

Yes, mine came with signed warranty card as well! Really impressed with it!👍🏻🙏🏻

[@seeker7679]

@@seadweller44 on a side note I bought one of those Tandorio 62 mas homages and with the exception of poor lume on the indices, although the hands are good, I'm really impressed for the money. Great finishing, excellent bezel and a lovely box sapphire crystal. Cheers!

[@seadweller44]

I’ve seen those on AliExpress and wondered about them. Sounds like amazing VFM!

[@canons90]

What a nice review Chris, thank you! /Ulf, Sweden

[@seadweller44]

Thank you! Very kind!👍🏻🙏🏻

[@AzwadOnline]

I just ordered an orange seestern. Thanks for the great review !

[@seadweller44]

No problem, thanks! I’m sure you’ll enjoy, it is a nice watch.👍🏻🙏🏻

[@AzwadOnline]

The rep from Ali Express said he only had 4 orange left until the new shipment comes in in about 15 days.

[@seadweller44]

They seem to be very popular.

[@vladimirpenev9127]

Thank you for the helpful review. Just ordered the MOP version.

[@johnbarrie8501]

Excellent review Chris.Got the same one two weeks ago, love it 😊

[@seadweller44]

Thank you, that is very kind! 🙏🏻 I’m really liking it as well.👍🏻😊

[@MrMateo1991p]

Great review, Greetings !!

[@seadweller44]

Thank you!🙏🏻

[@oktc68]

Wow, what a great looking watch, fantastic bargain too. When you see what these Chinese manufacturers can supply for peanuts, it makes buying your Seiko's etc very difficult. I recently bought a £400 Seiko (bought in the knowledge that the bracelet would need replacing cos well, it's a Seiko) compared to the Seestern you would be forgiven if you thought the prices were switched. Got to get me one of these. Great video, thanks. I've got a few Chinese made, NH35A movement pieces, all have outstanding accuracy, two manage a mere +2 secs per day and all manage within +5 secs per day, (as good as my Swiss SW200's & ETA2824-2 movements) Quite simply I think you'd be hard pressed to find better for your money.

[@seadweller44]

I know exactly what you mean! I am a self confessed Seiko fanboy and collector, but their prices are increasing at such a rate that it is becoming more and more difficult to justify a purchase these days! A real shame. But some of the Chinese offerings of late are amazing value for money. These Seestern watches are fantastic.👍🏻😄

[@pete9875]

Great video thanks, I have just ordered the orange dial version

[@seadweller44]

Thanks, I’m sure you’ll love it!👍🏻😄🙏🏻

[@elboogy]

If they made these with top hat sapphire, im getting all the colors lol.

[@mattimattwa9064]

Agreed, I'm going to swap mine out

[@garethliversedge8407]

Ace review, these look great and such a bargain. The date alignment plays to much with my ocd though, hopefully it’s resolved on v2

[@seadweller44]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@kevinwagner9934]

I like the Tactical Frog better. It has applied indices as opposed to the printed ones here. The bezel issue is acceptable as I will not be diving with it. I put my TF on an orange 🍊 rubber strap and it looks really sharp. The NH35 movement is keeping great time. 👍🏻🐸🎯😷

[@seadweller44]

Like I mentioned, I liked the Tactical Frog a lot! And even though both are Doxa Homages, there is quite a lot of differences between the two. I’m looking forward to making the comparison video, pros and cons on both watches.👍🏻😄🙏🏻

[@cmdrflint9115]

Pretty nice homage, and +4 spd is exactly what my genuine Doxa sub 300T (2019 version) runs at.

[@seadweller44]

Thanks, yes the performance of the NH35 does seem to vary a bit from watch to watch, but overall I’m very pleased with this timekeeping.

[@Kahuna010]

Great review, new sub

[@seadweller44]

Thank you.👍🏻😄🙏🏻

[@NicholasSadlier]

Great review and I am hearing great things about Seestern and love the look of this watch. Would you happen to have the dial measurement of the watch please? Many thanks.

[@piotrszmidel]

They must combine now the Frog and Stern and make applied indexes with proper bezel insert.Ultimate combo would be brushed/polished bezel,it could beat actual Doxa 😜

[@mattimattwa9064]

Just for your information the actual original Doxa doesn't have applied indexes. I don't know what the obsession with them is anyway they look completely cheap and tacky on the frog, printed has the vintage class.

[@piotrszmidel]

@@mattimattwa9064 Yes I know that Doxa have printed indexes,You know hard to beat Doxas overall charm,thick printed indexes combined with the dial tone etc.But I think polished silver applied indexes in the homage can look good too,especially if they would combine it with brushed/polished bezel.

[@milliganlaw]

How come nobody a silver dial model ? Are they planning any applied indices?

[@seadweller44]

Seestern have the new V2 Sub300 in a Limited Edition silver dial on their website. You should check it out! As for applied indices, I think they are sticking with printed for now.

[@milliganlaw]

@@seadweller44 i’m sorry I left out a word that should read how come nobody reviews the silver dial model

[@seadweller44]

I think it probably just comes down to the other colour options being more popular. Although the V1 Seestern didn’t offer a silver version, they only just released the silver option for their V2. Having said that, I actually used a silver dial Tactical Frog when I did the V1 comparison video with the Frog and the Seestern watches!😄

[@watchesgadgetsandstuff]

Hi there! Great video, thanks! I'm thinking about ordering that watch, can you please help me with some info, does the bracelet taper? 20 to 18 mm?

[@seadweller44]

Thanks!🙏🏻 Yes, the bracelet on the Seestern does indeed taper from 20mm down to 18mm. I have the new Seestern model on order, so will be doing a full review when it arrives.👍🏻😄

[@watchesgadgetsandstuff]

@@seadweller44 Nice! Thank you! Seems like a very comfortable thing this bracelet. I will most likely order one by the end of the week!

[@nicks6813]

Hi there - very nice review. At this price is the water resistance reliable? Hard to believe, but I'll believe if you can confirm! Also, do you know if the "pre-order" featured on their website is in fact the v2? Thanks again -

[@seadweller44]

Thank you! Very kind🙏🏻 I have contacted Seestern regarding the water resistance, and they have assured me that all cases are tested for water resistance, and they will not be allowed to leave production without passing a WR test. Unfortunately, I don’t have a pressure tester to actually confirm this, but I have no reason to doubt them. As for the pre-order watches, yes, I have been told that all pre order models will come with the updated specs.

[@milliganlaw]

How about a side by side comparison to a real DOXA?

[@MADHIKER777]

I have the orange variant on his way to me.

[@noosamike]

Great review Chris. I’m curious about the water integrity of this watch and I’m still waiting on a reviewer to put one in a pressure tester. Rumours abound that the watch has a mismatched case back and o ring which would cause it to flood. I have no idea if this is true but would welcome a reviewers opinion.

[@seadweller44]

Thanks. Yes I have heard these rumours as well, and I did email Seestern for a response. They did respond, simply saying that all of their watch cases are tested for WR. Unfortunately, I don’t have any facilities to pressure test at the moment, but like yourself, I would be very interested to find out if this is a potential issue.

[@seesternwatch8501]

Hi Noosa, those rumors are spread by our competitors, trying to play dirty! Because our watch is quite good! :D All watches are tested for WR multiple times, which means in the manufacturing process and after the assembly. If a watch fails that test, it won't be sold.

[@seadweller44]

That’s fantastic, thank you very much for that Seestern, much appreciated! 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@mattimattwa9064]

@@seesternwatch8501 Thanks! Great customer service

[@cmdrflint9115]

I've got 2 v2s coming, will pressure test to 100m when they arrive.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

It gets some bending, drilling, and polishing, but all "milled clasps" are die stamped, like cases, movement plates etc. Please make a note of it.

[@Biblicalgiants]

Is it even legal for a watch brand to make an homage watch?

[@seadweller44]

Yes it is perfectly legal. It pays homage to another brand or model, in this case Doxa, but they have their own Seestern company name on the dial, so not illegal in the slightest. There are lots and lots of homage watch brands out there, and have been for many years. Take Steinhart for example, they have been offering Rolex homages for years and do so very well.

[@Biblicalgiants]

@@seadweller44 Thank you. That sure is a great watch to homage. Seestern did an awesome job. Good review!

[@seadweller44]

Thank you, very kind.👍🏻😄🙏🏻

[@tomasinacovell4293]

People are counting the beads wrong, it's a 5-wide, not 7-wide.

[@garyradley5694]

Case back is stamped like a coin. Is not engraved! These are a great value watches that cost about 33% of the cost of a DOXA band alone. Seiko NH35 movement is usually more accurate and will go for longer before needing a service than an What's not to like.

[@bojanbonifacic260]

Hmmm...bezel pip is not lumed

[@seadweller44]

Correct, but Seestern did lume the bezel pip on the V2 watch!👍🏻😄

[@FireStrings85]

you sound an awful lot like the "Just One More Watch" guy...

[@seadweller44]

Thanks!😊 One thing Jody and I have in common, we are both Scottish.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿