Seiko Essentials SSB429P1 Meca-Quartz Chronograph Unboxing (Jomashop) Affordable Mid-Century Banger!

[@TakashiKezukama]

I tried this watch. It is a really good watch. If you are not obsessed with sapphire glass, it can be a very nice alternative. I am already using the Speedtimer. Its workmanship is superb and its mechanism is reliable. If I had to choose between the two, I would definitely choose mechaquartz because I think there is no need for solar energy for basic chronograph functions.

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Thanks Takashi. Noted!

[@espresso1611]

One of the best watch reviews I ve seen in a while. Measured the case, tried different straps, compared to similar watches. Great work

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Thank you! Means a lot.

[@BaldwinNguyen]

Ok I'm sold. Just ordered mines

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Enjoy it!

[@Dav0691]

It looks really good on your wrist.

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Thanks!

[@LeroyCReed]

I saw this watch on Jomashop and went to KZbin to research it. Once put on nice straps, I really liked it, especially for the price. A maybe buy.

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

its hard to beat for the price honestly. I'm enjoying mine!

[@michaelat5409]

Love the dial on this watch the best of the three!

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Yea I think this dial is great. Thanks for watching!

[@theloniousmonkiv5982]

FYI the bracelet fits all of the glass box models. It’s like $300ish and I got to try the bracelet with the skipper at my local tag boutique. I think it would slap on the reverse panda or the green Dato. I REALLY want one too but that price lol… 😭

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Bracelet on the skipper sounds interesting. Ok noted! Great advice. Thanks for watching.

[@sidkazami]

Looks fire bro!! Love the off white subdials and red tip, gives a nice vintage look to it. This dial on a speedtimer case..... would be my pick ;)

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Thank you Sid! ok noted on the Speedtimer.

[@damianlopez4893]

Which one do you like better, the Seiko or the Timex marlin chronograph panda. thank you

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

I like the Seiko better. I’m not a fan of the art deco style arabics on the Marlin chrono

[@damianlopez4893]

@@TheFuturisticVintage Thank you very much, I'm sorry I asked the same thing in the review video.

[@pedromesquita8507]

This watch dial in the jomashop seems way darker, like full dark black… totally different from what’s shown here. Any thoughts on this?

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

I was thrown off too when I first got it but Jomashop’s photography kinda sucks across the board so I took it with a grain on salt. Definitely the darker grey hues come out more when the dial is in the light and fades to a darker black in indirect light. Considering the price of the watch vs. its styling, function and quality, I still think it’s a good grab at a great price.

[@pedromesquita8507]

Alright man, I think I will give it a go. Where did you buy your straps for this watch from? Btw, this is the first video i watched from you, and it’s really top notch. keep it up. Subscribing! 🎉 At least know I know it should be the same watch

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

@@pedromesquita8507 Artem Straps and various from Amazon. Check my Artem Affiliate link in the video description if you decide to go that route. Highly recommend.

[@eguchitietgen]

Ever since I bought a watch from MAMACOO , My question is if it's this hard to tell them apart, what is the point of owning an authentic watch?

[@imdanielchae]

i just like hearing you talk

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Thank you bud

[@jennifersong4449]

Heck yes

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

hi

[@chosearmandoarmando3864]

You should definetly check Brew Metric chrono.

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

I’ve handled one before. Love that watch.

[@jerryglasses2229]

Very nice watch just cant get past the useless 24hr dial. I just dont get why people buy these. Miyota makes better chrono quartz movements

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Yea I feel you about the 24hr dial. What are your Miyota chrono quartz suggestions?

[@jaredstephenson6468]

You couldn’t pay me to wear a Citizen, so I’d love to hear other suggestions. I like the Seiko choice.

[@pedromesquita8507]

What do you mean by 24h dial?

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

@@pedromesquita8507 there is a sub-register that only tracks 24hr time. It’s pretty much useless and purely there for “aesthetic”. I personally don’t love them, but I don’t hate them either. I’d love for seiko to go with some bicompax designs for their more affordable watches

[@anfusolunnie]

Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for MAMACOO watch makers

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

I see what you did there