SEIKO 5 things i hate about my SBDC061 Baby Marinemaster 200

[@erikalfiandy4375]

The date is white to balance the mark in 9 o'clock.

[@mcscotty325]

I have a $12,000 Submariner with all the same problems.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Great video, in terms of the date wheel not being matched to the dial color. I actually like it when it comes to watches with the date at 3 o' clock. I think it kind of fills in the spot where you don't have an hour marker and makes the dial feel more like it's in symmetry. In any other case though, date at 4, 6, 4:30 etc. I want the date wheel's background to be color matched. Luckily I don't have any alignment problems on my SBDC065... they also give you a better box with the blue dial option. I think if they made sure the alignment was perfect, all models got a nice box and having a signed crown + maybe a ceramic bezel. It would be an even bigger hit than it already is!

[@WatchChris]

Totally agree it would be a bigger hit if they fixed these small problems and it would t cost them a ton of money to make small improvements. I LOVE the sbdc065!! As for the date I think it's all what your into but yes it definitely is more balanced feel when the date replaces the 3 o'clock marker so color matching isn't 100% needed. But again it's all in the eye of the beholder..

[@tobias_dahlberg]

@@WatchChris Yeah definitely. Great watch nonetheless.

[@M3LTUP]

You made good points. I also notice Seiko used Monster hands and SKX second hand on the 061. Which is ok on a 500-600 watch. Not so ok on an 800-1000 watch. The ceramic insert would have been nice too. Most of the QC issues w Seikos have cropped up in the last 5yrs. Seems like they stopped caring.

[@chrismenes4995]

Seiko lost my business due to poor QC. They also cut far too many corners, yet their watches are still over-priced. My last complaint would be Seikophiles. The fan-boys will accept anything from Seiko and rationalize any discrepancy, yet criticize other brands for the same thing. I just don't feel comfortable talking watches with them.

[@praetor47]

spot on. even with all those negatives, this would be a really good but not quite great watch at 500-600$. but at over 1000$, those things are simply unacceptable. not to mention that most microbrands (those who don't use Seiko movements, funnily enough) nowadays are also slimmer and thus more comfortable that said... with some good QC (c'mon Seiko, ask Toyota if you can't figure it out yourselves!!!), if this had a ceramic bezel, a better clasp and was either a touch smaller or had a better movement (f.e. the 6R35 that's the same but with 70h of power reserve), it would probably be in my collection even though it's a bit big for me. 2 more things i'd change, more due to personal preference, would be the hands (the same as the 300 MarineMaster, though obviously a tiny bit longer. even just the seconds hand would be enough...), and the date wheel i'd move at 6 (which Seiko will never do) that said... the bracelet can be "fixed" by buying one from Strapcode. and with the billions of mods out there, i'm sure a ceramic bezel insert could be found that fits this watch? of course, that doesn't actually fix the problems, as those are things that should be there from factory, and it makes an already overpriced watch even more expensive. at that price point i'd probably rather get a used previous gen Seamaster

[@adityaganesh8287]

Mm200 Vs a 3rd gen sumo. What would you consider? Great vid btw

[@WatchChris]

I have the 2nd gen sumo im a huge fan of both I like the blumo case but the MM200 is slightly nicer case finish imo...

[@adityaganesh8287]

@@WatchChris I am torn b/w choosing the Sumo or baby MM. Maybe I'll just get a turtle and buy a SARB033 with the spare cash. Thanks for your reply! :D

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

I agree with you on two issues only, though the baby marine master 200 is a very good watch but I would rather have a signed crown and better steel bracelet for divers, even if I have to pay 200 US $ more. Unfortunately, the quality control on Citizen watches and few Swiss made watches like Rado and Tissot in this range is better. Anyway, there is no doubt that this watch is almost perfect but with some fine tuning in this baby Marine Master, it will be a legendary watch in its range.

[@WatchChris]

Hey Ahmad I very much agree with you and this video is less things I hate about the 061 and more of what I think could be better. Bc I don't hate the watch at all it's really one of my favorite watches to wear. Also I think the components of the watch are better than the companies you mentioned however the QC from Seiko needs more attention... Please consider subscribing to the channel and hitting the like button. It's much appreciated and very helpful. Thanks again!!

[@abrahamlim13345678]

What about the watch accuracy ???????????

[@dennibas]

excellent watch. who held this watch in his hands knows

[@WatchChris]

Hey I agree this is a great watch and it looks and feels better in person. Please don't forget to like and subscribe if you haven't already done so. It's much appreciated and very helpful thanks again!!

[@Mark-sd7fc]

I love my seiko dive watches but the dive extensions sometimes dig in my wrist and I haven’t found a way to get rid of it without replacing the bracelet with a strapcode for around $80

[@WatchChris]

Hey Mark thanks for the comment!! I actually have been looking into upgrading just the buckle with a marinemaster's buckle (or perhaps the whole bracelet) I will let you know if it's possible. Ease like and subscribe!!

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Watch Chris if I could just take off the dive extensions and keep the bracelet I’d be totally happy

[@WatchChris]

Yea me too..

[@sero525]

@@WatchChris Is there a SPB061 Bracelet from Strapcode? If yes tell me where i can find it please

[@WatchChris]

@@sero525 hey Sero there is a bracelet similar on islandwatches however I don't think there is one exactly the same. Thanks for the comment please don't forget to like and subscribe if you haven't. It's much appreciated and very helpful.

[@1968jpy]

That’s why I bought a Sumo in March instead of spending another $400 or more on this watch. With that said though I don’t think 🤔 your chapter ring is misaligned that bad . As far as your other gripes I say look at the positives of this watch . Again to me and just my opinion but to me the Seiko Sumo is a much better buy without a misaligned chapter ring or bezel. I love my Blumo and glad I got it instead of this watch you got . Try a Sumo you won’t regret it .

[@greenerick]

Sumo 70 hour power reserve

[@mikekazlo3733]

I plan to purchase this watch asap

[@WatchChris]

Hey great choice it's a phenomenal watch and a great value. Please don't forget to like and subscribe if you haven't. It's much appreciated and very helpful. thanks again!!

[@mikekazlo3733]

@@WatchChris im trying to find one with bracelet for 700 new .

[@M3LTUP]

I have an Orient Ray lines up perfect. Paid $150 for it. Not sure why Seiko can not seem to get this straight. Especially for an $800+ watch.

[@jeffdolgin7436]

Exactly. We all keep complaining about the qc issues yet most of us still buy. If we all boycotted for a few months maybe they would fix the issues. Jesus my casio mdv106 watch has perfect alignment. $45.00 watch

[@ManWithNoShame]

yeah and I have a triton that cost me $350 and it's literally 2mm off 😂

[@abramwinne]

Nuff talking..just sell it and buy ur perfect watch...

[@WatchChris]

Thanks for the comment!! I think for the money this is as close to perfect as you can get.... However there is always something better or that can be improved. If it's worth the extra cost is the question. Thanks again please like and subscribe!!

[@samjohnson6712]

Looks like the second hand is not always hitting the markers. C'mon Seiko!

[@muckcity355]

What size are your wrist? I’m a big dude and want a skx007 but I have size 8 wrist..would a 42mm work for me?

[@WatchChris]

Hey I have an 8 inch wrist also the skx where is pretty much the same size as the SPDC061 because it's a little bit thicker so wear slightly larger. Therefore it wears similar to the 44mm sbdc. I have videos where you can see it on my wrist i think it fits well... Thanks for the question. Please don't forget to like and subscribe if you haven't. It's much appreciated and very helpful. Thanks again!!

[@muckcity355]

Thank you very I’m going to find the video

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

So the alpinist 017 has a signed crown Colour match date wheel(It’s black not green but close enough) for $ 400This watch is too pricey not to have more of the ‘goodies’... One Possible reason for holding back on the specs...The big brother of this watch is considerably more Expensive...If they match the specs no one is gonna buy that one!

[@WatchChris]

Good point!

[@SF_Curious]

Chapter ring is fine you are being unfair on that

[@WatchChris]

Hey the chapter ring on most SBDC061 are good I think I got fluke... If you look closely it's not lined up. It's an easy fix... Thanks for the comment. Please don't forget to like and subscribe. It's much appreciated and very helpful!!

[@seanlukecorroon]

@@WatchChris I think yours is ever so slightly misaligned and sometimes it might be the way the lume makers are applied other than the chapter ring. My chapter ring seems ever so slightly off at 12 almost impossible to see but when I check the 6 oclock lume marker it seems to be more off because it was glued more to the left side of the dial than center.

[@fouadoujjigh8211]

it's nice watch

[@KarenLopez-vk3ny]

Singular form of indices or indexes is index. Not indici. Fyi. 😊

[@thhizon]

My turtles chapter ring is also slightly misaligned.

[@mellowman1020]

Need a balance of pros and cons mate. No point in nit picking the whole vid. just get the nit picks out of the way and review the watch overall please. Thanks for the review

[@blurayauthority]

You want some cheese with that whine? There’ll never be a perfect anything: TV, car, watch, etc. there’ll always be compromises. That’s life.

[@kaileymonique949]

You gotta sell it..if you can’t just give it away. What ever you do don’t tell the Aussie Fat Man you have it 😜

[@WatchChris]

Hey Kailey, thanks for the comment! by the Aussie Fat Man are you talking about Archie Luxury? Please consider subscribing to the channel and hitting the like button and bell icon. Its much appreciated and very helpful. Thanks again!

[@toddshaw6457]

Obviously Seiko doesn't care about QC, and they probably won't be concerned with this problem for the time being. I think it is because the Seikophiles defend the brand and continue to buy these disappointing watches.

[@jesusruiz6237]

I dont agree... I bougth this watch with pepsi bezel and is perfect.

[@junalmarines9342]

Go buy ang perfect watch box ang put a strap ang wear it on your wrist all year long!

[@WatchChris]

Hey thanks for the comment I'm just being picky about the box really the box doesn't matter at all and all things being considered the bracelet is pretty good especially for the price. I love the watch. Thanks again for the comment! Please don't forget to like and subscribe if you already haven't. It's much appreciated and very helpful!

[@paperback10]

Oh gosh. Enough already with chapter ring anxiety! I have this watch and mine is perfect and looks spectacular. If you don't like the crown clasp date wheel bezel and box then don't buy it! Buy another brand. Stop whining.

[@horstweihrauch1]

The date wheel is white so it matches the indices in order to balance the look 🤦‍♀️

[@timazbill7746]

And who cares about a signed crown? Lol really labels? And people that don't like a watch for it's strap... Like you know you can change that? The box???

[@tankt13]

I guess I got lucky with mine, everything is aligned....still has that shit divers extension tho

[@markfallon7694]

Seiko just has very bad quality control. Frankly, I just don't think they care because their customers are too forgiving.

[@simonmenges4006]

I gave up on Seiko some time ago. They don't care about quality control and they cut too many corners.

[@bhagmeister]

We need to rethink “content” as a people.

[@jimmyv.495]

Retails for $1100 but sells at $750. you seem to be whining about things that go for much higher priced watches. A fucking box? Seriously? You don't get an exotic box with a Seiko. The reason you get these little issues is because you aint paying $10,0000 for a rolex. You don't get Ferrari performance out of a Toyota. They cut corners to get to that price point. WTF dont people get that??? Is there a better quality watch that you can name at this price point???? I am listening......

[@lovelauracp]

nag, nag, nag,

[@touchingevil2302]

One thing i HATE about it, its too BIG. Make it in 40mm.

[@adamski101]

Meh. For us larger wrist guys it's actually too small.