Seiko Prospex Dive Watches 2017 New Releases

[@itsalgud1459]

Excellent reviews, Marc. I had the SNE435 for about a year. I loved this watch. It was very durable, great looking, zero maintenance. The only reason I sold it was that I had two considerably more expensive blue dial automatic dive watches, and didn’t want a third blue dial diver. It was a temporary watch until I could afford the other two. But I miss it. So now I’m considering buying an SNE441, as it’s almost the same, but with a black case and dial.

[@groovydoo]

Orient Duo, the ad would not let me rewind to see the watch again. Nice item!

[@Roscony]

Thank you, this is a GREAT video that really educated me on the terms of the watches like lumibrite, crystal type, crown, movement, solar dial, crown guards, bezel, lugs and more!

[@pathfinderLXXIV]

Came here for the SNE441P1. Thanks!!

[@WatchGeek]

the solars should have been WITHOUT the magnification on the crystal, and they should really up their game with the bracelets! both Casio and Citizen offer solid end links at that price and Citizen has machined clasps!

[@petershallis2294]

Marin Bilandzic I agree about the cyclops, that's a deal breaker for me. They're a scratch magnet and always seem to pick up greasy marks around the edge that are impossible to clean off..

[@flow2tech]

Marin Bilandzic Agreed! Seiko bracelets leave a lot to be desired..My Borealis scorpionfish (micro brand) bracelet Is a lot nicer

[@a_single_white_female]

I don't know why everyone cares about solid end links so much. Makes zero difference to me.

[@katbone1369]

Thank you very much, loved SNE441 !!!

[@islandwatch]

Great watch!

[@RadiantlyYellow]

the black diver is gorgeous

[@islandwatch]

Yes; more-so than I thought it would be when ordering it.

[@laplantski]

Black Basketball players are better looking.

[@vladorlovsky6623]

Great review of Seiko SNE441 watch. Thank you very much.

[@thexplode7]

The all black one is it good for practical use will the paint get scratch off

[@jeffrt3893]

Why is Seiko still placing the glow marker on the opposite end of the second hand? I just don't understand it.

[@LostInIce4]

The purpose is to make it visible while diving. The ONLY purpose of the illumination on the second hand is so that you can see the watch is still ticking.

[@joedeats]

Thanks for this video, I'm just starting to decide on a Seiko and this was really helpful. Of course I'll be ordering from you!

[@islandwatch]

Joe Deats Thank you!

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Hay man did you ever get the seiko?

[@Alex-di8ti]

I'm loving the black with black dial version, for the second watch, is the thick case designed for shock protection??

[@atabish3031]

The auto is a re-boot of the 50th anniversary Baby Tuna came Blue shroud Black shroud I got the Blue because the dial was nicer imo That watch is identical aside from the color's Nice Review I've got 5 Seiko Prospex Watches

[@sarfarazshaikh771]

I liked the tuna, but it's sad my wrist is just 6 inch. mark your videos shine with so knowledge u share. I'm still expecting you that some day you will do video on map bezel as I'm just bought Seiko 5 model snzjo3k1. I would love to hear if you shed some light on this watch. thanks

[@islandwatch]

I would love to, but I don't have any right now :(

[@sandsmine]

at my dealers they were selling the baby tuner automatic half price, they went. hope they do a solor

[@martuni1539]

Is the shroud removable on the SRPA83 model?

[@yannick2738]

The black diver looks great. Not sure about a lug width of 20mm on a 44mm case, not the best proportions don't you think?

[@islandwatch]

Yes, I actually did a double take. But the Seiko Monster is also 20mm. So it works. The strap is tapered at the end.

[@Tundraalex]

I have that black and yellow one but in an automatic. Which is weird cause I can’t find it on the internet anywhere, only in the solar model. I got it at an actual Seiko store.

[@noelruiz05]

Hi , divers I just got the new seiko SNE44I solar, and it wasn’t charged, how long the I have to leave it in the sun?? So it can charge completely!!!! Thank you

[@kyleweber1994]

The automatic one looks like it'd be water resistant to like 2000m!

[@islandwatch]

Indeed; its built like a tank.

[@alex_inside]

@anonymous All Seiko movements to my knowledge are made in Japan but the watch itself can be assembled in Japan then its an J version or somewhere else then it is the K version. There is no real difference between them besides the movt' Japan/ Japan made text below.

[@alabanzarobert]

Hi Mark. Thanks again for a great review. I'm eyeing that solar padi for some time. My biggest concern is do you think that technology will last? I've heard about capacitors on Kinetic watches breaking down. What do you know about these solar cells? Do they have a lifespan? Thanks!

[@alabanzarobert]

Do you think those Solars will last?

[@thearmsman4661]

I received the tuna can at Christmas. Love it, but don't like the rubber strap tail. Going to put a Watchadoo bracelet on it like I do most of my Seiko divers.

[@islandwatch]

Sounds like a plan, nice move.

[@newbiessss]

I just bought SNE437(spec should be the same with 435?) about for 2weeks. in recently two day, I put it under sunlight for few hours, i found it run fast for about 10 mins, is it normal? shall i need to exchange? thanks.

[@ForbinColossus]

"TUNA CAN watches" how have I lived so long without knowing this great & perfect descriptor? Note, Jerry Seinfeld often sports those saucer size watches and I wonder how *watch size inflation* cannot be in one of his routines.

[@islandwatch]

A bit of knowledge!

[@JMLockpicking]

Would you happen to have the case number for the yellow/black, nice video...

[@islandwatch]

Your parts shipped today!

[@JMLockpicking]

Very cool... Thank you for your help.

[@KRW628]

The SNE solar divers are modified verions of the SSC015 family of solar dive chronometers. Same case, essentially the same movement, but without the chronometer complication. It's a good watch. Value for money

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching; minor correction - chronograph, not chronometer. Big difference; I'm compiling these little facts for another video :)

[@KRW628]

You are correct, sir. Thank you!

[@shanedykes1719]

Thx mark! I'll be ordering the black seiko from u soon👍

[@SerranoPereira]

Nice review. But I really wish they had the SSC021P1 with the same black ion plated case like the SNE441P1. That would have been perfect.

[@islandwatch]

Like a nice dull plating, I agree.

[@aaronverde9271]

hi man is me again, which prefer a diver solar or automatic, and why? . i wanna buy a diver too but I need a recommendation PLEASE... amazing video!!

[@islandwatch]

A matter of preference. If you want accuracy and not worry about winding it, go solar.

[@allenrodon2406]

Hey man I just bought the padi I hate the bracelet the diver extension cuts into my wrist looking to buy a strap code super oyster does the one for the seiko solar chronograph fit exactly I know you guys sell them?

[@ad78]

SRPA83 special editoin engrave st the back. Did they corrected this?

[@whoknowzTM]

I have a question Long Island Watch. I have tried to google but can never find an answer. What is the plastic over the back of the watch for? Covers the battery and is even on one of my mechanical watches. Removed one from one of my Citizen watches but it left a lot of sticky residue behind. Took forever to remove it. So I assume you are not supposed to remove them at all?

[@islandwatch]

On battery operated watches, the back, or a portion of it, is covered by an insulator to help prevent the hot portions of the circuit from grounding.

[@whoknowzTM]

Really? I find this very odd how no one told me this nor could I find any information about this online. It also mentions nothing about this in the massive book that came with my Citizen Eco Drive Nighthawk.

[@islandwatch]

Zeriu Not sure why! It's like the "do not touch" zone.

[@whoknowzTM]

Last question. I looked at your site and noticed you do not carry any Satellite or Ratio Controlled Citizen watches. Do you plan on getting any in stock at all? Probably going to be my next watch purchase. Mostly looking into pricing for what I want right now.

[@TriniTeach]

Will be stocking any of the upcoming Seiko Blue Lagoon Samurai?

[@islandwatch]

Probably not many, if any.

[@jeffd3802]

when will u guys have the tuna padi divers?

[@islandwatch]

What reference number?

[@islandwatch]

oh the marine master? Not sure yet!

[@alistairharris7891]

if your going to do the padi watches then include the PADI TURTLE SPECIAL EDITION SRPA21 rather than sne441

[@Fl-Pride]

You got a new Sub! Great info and great watches. I like your honest non-selling attitude. 👍🏼

[@janreeves5443]

Will a Strapcode Endmill bracelet for the SSC015 fit on the SNE435? All the comments indicate that the cases are the same so logic says it should work.

[@islandwatch]

You should ask Strapcode. They are different case codes for sure.

[@konliner9286]

Is Padi version only a mere of cosmetic changes ?

[@islandwatch]

Which model/Which changes?

[@UnNamedTrucker]

These pieces look pretty nice. Not digging the magnified date on the first one though.

[@shanedykes1719]

Are the jdm models better? If it were a jdm model what would it cost? Thx Shane

[@islandwatch]

JDM is just made in Japan, and sold only in Japan. I really can't tell you what it would cost since that model doesn't exist. There are no JDM's that are also sold elsewhere (by definition) so there is nothing to compare it to.

[@nelson1437]

I am starting to save for a new watch. Any suggestion on what seiko should i get for under $250? I currently own only an orient ray 2

[@islandwatch]

If you want dress, go for an Orient Sun/Moon.

[@theperfectionofbeauty1443]

Seiko monster

[@sgtlmj]

I've seen some poor feedback on these not holding charge lately. Have you guys had any back in the shop recently with this issue? Thanks!

[@islandwatch]

No, I have not. I haven't heard that either. And I'm pretty in tune with the watch industry here-say.

[@markwalters1584]

Marc, I think the PADI Seiko would be perfect the next time you're deep sea fishing with your best friend and the wives off the coast of Midway Island.

[@islandwatch]

Gorgeous watch

[@KakashiHatake-ou7mp]

With quartz or solar Watches is it difficult to make a sweeping/smooth second hand? There aren't seem to be a lot of those..

[@islandwatch]

Not many quartz watches are like that. It's just not necessary. Doesn't mean its not done. But it would require more power and shorten battery life.

[@AlexanderHonsVonEber]

Can u get the SRPA99k1 ?

[@aliyahyaghenigheni9332]

Hi Mark. Please I have a question. If have two watches both are orient brand and both are the same model, the only difference is the strap. The first one is metal and the second one is rubber. So, which one do you prefer in your experience? And why? Thanks for all your videos.

[@islandwatch]

I like bracelets myself : )

[@aliyahyaghenigheni9332]

Long Island Watch thanks

[@krazer808]

that solar padi is nice. great video.

[@TomCorbett420]

Lol, it is an automatic.

[@islandwatch]

One PADI is an auto, one PADI is solar.

[@TomCorbett420]

true, sorry.. my bad i forgot the solar lol

[@BanksyTube]

Hi Mark, What kind of material for the bezel on SRPA83? Do you think it's ceramic?

[@islandwatch]

Yes, I do.

[@tubeniwes]

for the solar... is the battery replaceable once it doesn't hold a charge anymore? how much would the cost be and do you do it? or does it have to go back to seiko?

[@islandwatch]

Yes, a new cell can be installed. Seiko offers this service.

[@karolcarolos]

Long Island Watch how long this battery live ?

[@hermanoohermanoso2154]

It is a misspelling on the PADI Baby tuna, it says "Editoin" instead of "edition" How do you deal with that, with seiko? I have heard that Seiko are aware and are fixing the problem, but what about those who have the misspelling like you do? Have you talked with Seiko about this? Please reply :)

[@islandwatch]

They are taking them back and swapping the casebacks.

[@hermanoohermanoso2154]

Long Island Watch oh that is wonderfull news, thank you for this information! :)

[@mauriziomauricone]

hermanoo hermanoso : better hold on to it as it will be a collectors item and will fetch millions in the near future LOL ... no seriously.

[@k9usa149]

Great video as usual! Any chance you can do a video on the SUN065 Kinetic PADI?

[@islandwatch]

Sure, we can do that!

[@jeffd3802]

10 hours on a full solar charge?

[@islandwatch]

Did I say that? I meant 10 months!

[@jeffd3802]

Lol. Gotcha.

[@shanedykes1719]

Is the black diver a jdm ?

[@islandwatch]

No, it is a USA model.

[@a.n.d362]

If only they made the SNE441 in Automatic. What a beautiful watch

[@islandwatch]

True!

[@joboilibres9593]

Same thought,was about to comment

[@Pbruuh]

is there a smaller version of the SNE441??

[@islandwatch]

Not currently, sorry.

[@joedeats]

A question, Seiko makes such a good watch Why are they more affordable? Is it that people will pay more for a "Swiss" watch with a perceived higher value? I just can't believe that a midrange Swiss watch is physically worth more than its Seiko equivalent. And why is the Grand Seiko so under rated?.....I bet you could do a whole video on this question. Thanks for any feedback you can offer to a new watch addict.

[@islandwatch]

Joe Deats Thank you. There's a lot to consider. The most paramount is probably labor Rates Swiss Rates are just very high. The Japanese can do it for less. And regarding GS, most people scoff at spending more than a few hundred dollars on a watch. Now spend a few grand? On a Seiko? Now you've got a very limited market.

[@Ruthlessbone]

Bulova is so underrated!

[@TomCorbett420]

i like the new srpa, i have the baby tuna srp653 and the dial isn't the same at all.. mine is looking much like a mix of the monsters 1 gen and the marine masters 300m ..while this one is more kinda like original sort of if you see what i mean

[@eddyhou3340]

Are they ISO Certified?

[@fender132435]

yep

[@harvardford8752]

this is my next goal after my alpinist gonna get one hopefully by next few months haha

[@islandwatch]

We'll be here. . .

[@resjon7981]

Wow that 50mm tank could go 5000 fathoms, probably tested by being strapped to the outside of a japanese sub.

[@rolandomanuel4851]

Hi. New subscriber from the Philippines. I just bought a Seiko prospex automatic divers 200m SPB079J1. Please make a review. Thanks much.

[@alblahut2519]

COMARE SBDJ 017 ?

[@bearboyn]

@9:12 said 10hr. 10Month I guess.

[@islandwatch]

Yes, little blunder!

[@MarkM58]

My SNE435 stops if I don't wear it, even when fully charged.

[@wesekeramat3136]

why? is this watch can replace the battery? *sorry my english

[@1776-r4j]

This guy sounds like the gun salesman in Taxi Driver.

[@alienware409]

Nice beard brother!

[@Denner771]

How many people never dive, but complain about a dive watch size? If you dive the bigger the better.

[@jeffd3802]

sbbn039 the new padi tuna!

[@daniellee8162]

Not a big fan of the Pittsburg Steelers, so you know which watch has been eliminated from my choice to pick.

[@tonytrott8610]

why would any diver buy a divers watch? they dont we nowadays buy dive computers they are cheaper than a dive watch and do more.

[@islandwatch]

Because it is the most popular style watch produced.

[@mannysingh6618]

most of the Seiko bracelet s are cheap, rattley and hard to size due to the pins used.

[@a_single_white_female]

My SKX013 has the most comfortable bracelet I have ever owned. Flexible and smooth.

[@mannysingh6618]

a single white female I'm going by numerous Seiko that I've owned. Yes, sumo and mm300 are better but they are still pain to fit due to the silly pins...

[@JusBThankful]

What are the size and type of pins to use for the Sumo bracelet links? I bent one re-sizing it myself. Been running a crafter blue rubber strap in the meantime.

[@Brascofarian]

Seiko makes watches at every conceivable price range, so they make lots of cheap watches with cheap bracelets, but I think more than most brands they provide good value for money.

[@mannysingh6618]

agreed, but why make hard to adjust straps?

[@oleg5340]

не то что швейцарское дерьмо...и по цене доступны

[@RoverWaters]

too big

[@islandwatch]

Maybe your wrist is too small? :)

[@RoverWaters]

my wrist is normal

[@shanedykes1719]

Thx mark! I'll be ordering the black seiko from u soon👍

[@shanedykes1719]

Thx mark! I'll be ordering the black seiko from u soon👍