Seiko 5 Sports SNZF17 "Sea Urchin" - Review, Measurements, Lume, Strap Changes, Future Mods?

Hey gang let's take a look at the venerable and mod-friendly Seiko 5 Sports SNZF17 "Urchin". Beauty shots at 16:43!
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[@minitwatch]

#tomatoonanato instagram.com/p/BR5hQ2rhJsS/

[@MrMagic1885]

minitwatch Hi, love your videos, just started getting into watches recently and would love to get this watch, does the link in the description sell a brand new one?

[@ThisIsTaco1]

I'm in love with your videos, they always make me laugh. I never thought I'd have so much fun watching watch reviews/mods.

[@minitwatch]

:D Thank you. Now I want to eat some tacos.

[@FernandoDaniel7]

Honestly, you're the best watch reviewer on KZbin (BWROYT). You should add that abbreviation to you Instagram page hahaha, keep up the fantastic work man, your videos are the best!

[@CocoKoi321]

Love the lighthearted humour, makes a KZbinr seem more genuine

[@uncouth420]

Wow... Your chapter ring and bezel seem to be perfectly aligned. Time to prepare of the apocalypse.

[@logometcom1785]

Bro you're a legend. Finally got the right dimensions of the watch.

[@MrSinfold]

That light brown watch strap at 11:26 is the best looking one. The contrast is superb and it makes everything just pop

[@voiceofexperience]

I love this inexpensive Seiko classic! It has an X-factor, a real charisma about it, as well as being a TOTAL "strap monster".

[@donaldaribam]

Oh Yeah! The most fun I've had so far watching a watch review.

[@shamcartoon]

Best review ever. Keep up the good work man 👍🏼

[@edteach3r]

Awesome video! I have the Sea Urchin with a Mil Sub mod. It is so comfortable... definitely one of my favourites.

[@johnkarikas3346]

Such a plesant review ! You both entertained me and informed me !

[@itsallrobbish]

A great review, very funny. I have just sold mine, (WHY???), at a nice profit, but after seeing it on different straps, I think it looks amazing. One thing worth pointing out is that mine was an incredibly good time keeper, I was getting a gain of about 1 second a day. I have a Seiko SKX007, now, that effectively replaced it, so I might try some of the straps you showed on the skx. It really is a great looking watch, which I had a few nice compliments while I had it for 10 months.

[@68cristian]

GR8 vid mate. Thanks heaps for showing us all the strap changes, that is really useful, and fun... :-)

[@Brotherhood857]

this is so fun to watch mate!

[@drfdwf392]

Your ADHD is killing us. 😂 Keep it rolling sir! Enjoyed this one. I'm definitely gonna buy this watch for my dad once I get my job.

[@nimblybimbly4002]

I'm not a huge fan of bracelets right now but on this watch I think it works better than the straps because it closes up the gaps that the long lugs leave between the strap and the case.

[@43v3rsd9]

I can't wait to buy mine this is going to be my first diver watch

[@edwin71TOR]

Im getting into watches and thinking about making my first purchase on either the this watch or the orient ray2 , which one is a better watch overall? The sea urchin or the orient ray 2?

[@philljohnston9623]

I am loving your style! An entertaining n most informative review. Hail the tomato 😆

[@johnvalatos4073]

Really like the hands, look better than the hands on the SKX. Looked great with the sailcloth strap. Showing us the watch with many different straps/bracelets is just the best idea. Thanks.

[@minitwatch]

I do like the hands. People keep saying that I should put mercedes hands on them but I actually prefer the ones already on the SNZF. Thanks, John!

[@usmanfarooq96]

minitwatch sword hands ftw

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

Love the sail cloth. Want one with blue and red stitching. Kinda bmw colors.

[@junisback]

great video and great watch. I am thinking about getting one (I have a SNZH53 Fifty Five Fathoms Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch) but i am a bit concerned cuz someone said the black bezel is very easy to scratch. Is it true? thank you again for the great review of the watch

[@Ozzyflys]

As soon as I seen the tomato on your wrist I subbed lmao. well done sir lol

[@jdotrillah]

definitely convinced me to pull the plug on an urchin.. my need two tho, keep one on bracelet and the rest on straps.

[@MS-lx1zi]

What is the full mode name of this watch as I want this edition with blue lume and some of these models I’ve seen come with a green lume? Does anyone know the model numbers with blue lume

[@foolhardymcpain]

I'll become a patron if you manage to get the tomato on a nato.

[@minitwatch]

I like to weird it up. :p

[@minitwatch]

Oh wait, I've responded to this in error. Challenge accepted!

[@foolhardymcpain]

I look forward to seeing your attempt. Potential release April 1st?

[@foolhardymcpain]

or even better. a regular appearance from the natotomato as a "for scale" tool.

[@minitwatch]

welp instagram.com/p/BR5hQ2rhJsS/

[@panagiotiskatsichtis]

That's a great video. Thanks for the review of a very nice and affordable watch. Can you tell me which brand is the black band @12:30?

[@eveRide]

Dude you have 89 comments and over 100 likes on a just-released video with 600 views. That's a huge ratio of big fans and engagement. You're killin' it!

[@minitwatch]

I think the counter is broken. It's been about 600 for the past 10 hours. lol. And now there's more than 100. Of course, my replies count too. :p Its that darn Tomato!

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

Damn it looks good on the sailcloth strap

[@alungcugil]

First video watching your channel, and it's fun to watch. I like the review how the watch changing straps.. 👍

[@MrMagic1885]

Hi, love your videos, just started getting into watches recently and would love to get this watch, does the link in the description sell a brand new one?

[@Delikanli67k]

Great Watch and very smooth movement for this price. Ordered today in Gold Black Version and waiting 8-10 Days Till it comes :).

[@vulep69]

Hello Is this item have hand wind? what kind of leather bug in video 10:35 and 17:48? Thanks you

[@malbug]

Just out of curiosity, how do the specs differ from the 7S26 to the 7S36 movement?

[@Ratfish09]

Good size tomato! Love your shit man keep it up

[@danghiepchannel]

Your tomato made me subscribe this channel. Well done mate

[@lugu9708]

Love the video reviews.. what brands are those last two (black) wristbands that that you reviewed?

[@viktoraskaraoulas7400]

Very nice video will this fit my 7-7.5 wrist size without taking links out?

[@patrickfulmer9596]

I bought that watches cousin, the SNZE81J2. I call it the "Land Urchin". I wanted a JDM and I don't scuba but I go boating and fishing. Wears great on a nato.

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Where’d you get dem pillows? They look nice/perfect for travel! 🌟

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

Great watch. Love all the bands.

[@trenchwatchwarfare9451]

Sharp with the black straps...like Tuxedo sharp. Love those sailcloth straps. Gotta pick one up.

[@neuromancerXL]

LOL @ the tomato... My kind of humor! p.s. Did you ever review the SKX013?

[@heatherknight3060]

I love Jimmy! Also love your channel!

[@nickworley1000]

I changed the strap to metal super oyster from strapcode solid links great quality

[@hamdandzikri8810]

Good reviews, it's fun to see 😎

[@jonathandavis9843]

Your narrative is cracking me up 😁

[@dusanveselka3240]

Ive got this watch and love it. If only the crown was a bit bigger and the lug with was 20... the strongest point of this watch is the dial.

[@davidsonviray1403]

May i ask about the bezel on this one sir, will it fade Overtime?

[@BienMesana]

You got me at 10:26 Damn. That Seiko 5 Sports SNZF17 "Sea Urchin" + Leather strap combo is perfection!

[@DeathtrapCult]

haha the strap commentary. Great video as always!

[@minitwatch]

Thanks, man! I appreciate it!

[@orbital16]

I skipped skx0007 due to its quite big size..does it feels smaller compared to skx007?..thanks..

[@angelcortez8158]

Quick question: I have the same watch and I took the bracelet of to try a leather band with a clasp from istrap and then I the metal bracelet back on but I started to hear a rattling sound coming from the metal pieces that connect to the watch head. Is that normal? Is there a way to tighten those pieces back up???? The noise is driving me insane. I'm thinking of just leaving it on a leather strap because of that but it would be a waste to not use the bracelet anymore.

[@Ivan-xy3ws]

I'm wearing a Casio myself as well. I was actually disappointed the bracelet is folded links. I was also dying with the tomato measurements, but why no tomato lume shot?

[@minitwatch]

Gosh dangit. Why didn't I think of the tomato lume shot! lol. When I first saw that the bracelet links are folded, I got bummed out but because Seiko does a really good job at being sneaky sneaky, I've actually grown to appreciate it. :p

[@user-ju1ye2eo2i]

Works great, looks great.

[@ignatzaebtsov3875]

Дружище подскажи, есть 200 бачей, как ты считаешь какие seiko взять диаметром не болле 42, а лучше 40

[@dustyj22]

anyone know the dial diameter? i've seen a 28.2mm, is it true? or is it the same as the skx007 (28.5mm)? thanks

[@MrT-nh6di]

Gorgeous Seiko watch, watch probably will last the owner a lifetime! Past on to the next generation.

[@marinesr7]

Definitely the first black leather strap looks way too nice on this watch. 😉👍

[@bayuciptoaji]

my wrist diameter is about 6inch and wrist length about 50mm, is it fit in my wrist???

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Bracelet and sailcloth straps for the win!

[@alexanderhidalgo5925]

Hi which brand is the black leather strap.

[@frage-zeichen]

Why does your model not have this crown protection thingy?

[@davidsonviray1403]

do you think this watch is too big for me? my wrist size is like 6 and a quarter

[@diegod1177]

5:50 dont fool around like that lmao 😂😂😂

[@ryancollins4832]

What a beautiful tomato. Is it an 18mm nato branch?

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Wish I could find a pvd coated sea urchin?

[@MrBacchus18]

That's a real strap monster

[@minitwatch]

It is!

[@RampartPh]

i wonder how the new look seiko 5 release would affect the prices of the old seiko 5 line. btw, the limited edition lake mashu is stunning.

[@httosyali]

Torn between snzf17 and skx007, cant decide which one to get :/

[@Star_Sn1per]

I bought that sailcloth strap and it look's amazing!! Now ppl always ask me about the watch and they never did when i had the original oyster bracelet.

[@Bardo543]

Where did you find it

[@Star_Sn1per]

@@Bardo543 iwantastrap.com

[@Bardo543]

@@Star_Sn1per thanks mate

[@mr.wingman3253]

Will this perfectly fit on my 6.5 inch wrist?

[@SNK038]

The crystal was really easy to scratch. It's like a lower quality hardlex than their higher priced ones. I just wear it in the office and I have a big scratch after a month even though I'm really careful. Any ideas for a crystal replacement?

[@jasonemanuel9070]

SNK038 crystal times have double domed sapphire for the urchin

[@Ferien7]

SNK038 you will lose water resistance if you swap crystals

[@prateekbhatia28]

do we need a watch winder for this?

[@Arkfoodleinc]

I also have a small wrist. (About 6.3 inches) I have the same watch and I really like it. What do you recommend I get next? I was thinking an Orient oyster, Mako or blue ray 2 or a Seiko SNKK47

[@glud3145]

i've got a 6,5 wrist. how many links did you take off, and will i be able to fit it okay? i'm really concerned..

[@Ferien7]

Glud snzf17 will wear large on you due to 40mm lug to lug width

[@oliviersebastian1516]

Love it! Cheap but so nice❤

[@eugenethomas4647]

Tomato measurement made me laugh. Wasn't expecting that lol.

[@jensrb50]

the first time I saw your videos I hated the way you laugh but now I love your videos .☺

[@minitwatch]

Gee, thanks. hahaha.

[@beberforumer9715]

What about try it on rubber diver straps?

[@shuttyskenzin9237]

Hello sir, do you think it would be good for small wrists? Around 6 inch

[@bonnystarks]

just bought mine for 170 euros, do you have an adress to buy a moded full lume bezel for this watch?

[@samperry1579]

What kind of tool do you use to take off the bracelet with out scratch at the lug, and how?

[@minitwatch]

I just use a standard fork-type tool. It just takes practice and finesse. Unfortunately, to achieve this, some scratching will occur.

[@paiieditz954]

I'm looking into getting either an orient ray 2, skx 007, or sea urchin. Any help on this decision would be great

[@benceszabo9710]

Paii Editz could you decide? Same watches on my list :D

[@Ferien7]

Paii Editz ray 2 is best. Seiko skx007 is the most known but overall sucks and is ugly, snzf17 is good looking but isn't a real diver and usually breaks after a few years.

[@audi1982]

What happened to your funky intro tune. That was cool.

[@pc9467]

You have some good puppet skills!

[@alicansunal3487]

I currently own a SSA065J1 from Helmet line of Seiko 5, really appreciate that Sea Urchin. But i wish they'd use their 4R36 movement in Seiko 5 SNZF17. Still good, still collectible in my eyes.

[@muratatakancalis7357]

Thanks for review, great ! What`s the difference between SNZF17J1 and SNZF17K1 ?

[@xOppur]

The J version indicates it was made and assembled in Japan. K means its made out of japan.

[@bjjay3964]

Ha!! I caught your Aunty Marialani reference! Your videos crack me up!

[@fernandoguerrero2895]

Has the tomato a COSC certified movement ??

[@minitwatch]

Yes. I've mentioned this on instagram but the tomato on a nato has the Veg-ETA Super JustSaiyan 2824-Peanut movement.

[@Shlomo8561]

Fernando Guerrero sure, it uses the tomato sauce in-house Tudor movement

[@noerodriguez4380]

Nice tomato what movement is it on

[@Delikanli67k]

How much Gram ist the watch ?

[@renerodriguez1876]

This watch or the Orient Ray 2?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

A little late to the party here lol. Great review as always my man!

[@vladimirlopez7840]

This watch or the Casio version for $65?

[@sindako493]

Should i buy this watch or a skx007? @minitwatch

[@ryanpham6072]

You are one funny guy. Good job on the video !

[@natthaphon181128]

Please try put RED insert on the bezel, red face with double dome crystal!!

[@minitwatch]

That would be fire!

[@natthaphon181128]

minitwatch bright red dial + red silicon. FIRE!! or deep red dial + red wine leather strap, SEXY RED

[@mollybooism]

Great vids!!! More Seikos plz!

[@minitwatch]

More will come. Thank you!

[@aa123456776]

review that casio please! That's the first japanese watch I have ever bought!

[@damianoricci6134]

Measurements of the bezel insert and crystal (thinkness included) would be very appreciated, mostly by modders ;)

[@raffy6767]

Does this scratch easily ??? Plz answer anyone :(