Seiko SBDC061 Marine Master 200 | First Look

On this video we take a first look at the brand new Seiko "Marine Master 200" SBDC061. This is a brand new model for Seiko, just released at Baselworld 2018. It is a modern interpretation of the famed 6159 high beat diver and features sapphire crystal, a 6R15 movement and a wonderful finish.
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[@JT-sv8il]

This is how unboxing should be. No fuss about beating around the packaging. Just go straight to the main stuff. Just like a kid so happy to see his toy, bravo!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks!

[@deanwaller8283]

Personally I love that hour hand,at night without my glasses it's highly legible, it's a phenomenal piece, I got lucky and have zero alignment issues, absolutely love mine.

[@daveparky]

Had mine about 3 months now love it more every day!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Try it on a NATO!

[@mpcbsar]

Such a beautiful watch... I want hopefully I'll be able to purchase one before the end of the year.

[@luisq3435]

Amazing piece.

[@daniellee8162]

Got the Blue hole...what a beautiful watch.

[@mandingowarlord]

I just received mine today from Japan. It's an AWESOME watch!!! Love it!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Congratulations Felix, enjoy!

[@kyleh628]

when you say received from Japan, does that mean there is a difference if you buy the same model from a U.S. vendor?

[@stauffer65]

Excellent vid! I have bin looking for the sbdc061,063 etc. Great info as always!!👍😊

[@24hourstime]

What a good looking watch. Congratulations! Enjoy it!

[@shlemp5183]

watch looks really good

[@sergiomalespin3326]

Fantastic review!

[@Adam-eo5ff]

I legitimately thought this was a Black Bay when I scrolled past. Awesome stuff!

[@doolbtnawi5501]

I was vibing on the intro beat Lit AF

[@Chicken-Sashimi]

Those hands and that X will always make me cry. But damn Seiko do make some fine well priced pieces.

[@Visitor555]

Those are one of the most beautifull hands ever on any watch ever exist. Idk how someone cant like them but thats why we all are different.

[@ulissesmosca666]

A superb watch, love mine as much as I love my MM300. Congratulations for the great review.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thank you

[@aalkurdi]

Great review sir

[@itsallrobbish]

That is lovely timepiece, gorgeous finish, just the right size for my 7.5 inch wrist. You could easily have a 20 plus collection of quality Seiko divers.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Robert, thanks for checking in. It is a great looking watch, they really nailed the dial!

[@sladkru]

Wow! Just wow. What a beautiful peace and It’s not to big for your wrist. I was thinking that Tudor looks great on you, but when you tried Seiko it beats Tudor imo.

[@JustWatchreviews]

sladkru thanks man, I appreciate the comments and the view.

[@SecondHourWatches]

Good review.

[@jarrodschoenau4704]

I wasn't too interested in this one when the pictures came out but seeing it in this video changed that, looks really nice. I have a newer Tuna with those same hands and while I like them I'm not sure I can have two seiko divers with the same look to the dial.

[@JustWatchreviews]

I get that. Lots of people have commented that they don’t like the handset. Anyways, thanks for checking in and watching!

[@vinaynagdev3774]

What’s the daily accuracy of the watch??can this watch fit in small size wrist and what about maintenance servicing period of the watch?

[@jonbudi]

pretty cool

[@andrewfitzgibbons3492]

This watch is a beauty, we know seiko isn't the best for quality bracelets but the watch is quality and it makes up for it. The bracelet looks nice though it has to be said.

[@brojim3350]

I have 6.3 inches wrist, is this watch suit me well?

[@jectorlam1480]

Is it easily scratched on a lacquered metal bezel?

[@JeffreyPisarek]

Nice review/video! I just received mine in the mail two days ago. Goodness it's beautiful. Stock bracelet for now; may pick up an Uncle Seiko waffle rubber strap to change things up a bit. Needless to say this will be getting a lot of wrist-time.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Jeffrey, congratulations on the watch, enjoy!

[@NewMrDj]

I wish a version in blue ans a cool green colour..

[@touchingevil2302]

Why was it not delivered with tags ?

[@Norsemann]

My sbdc063 (blue bezel insert) has a 120 click bezel

[@Desperate4changing]

Love to see it vs the MM300 😉

[@JustWatchreviews]

Desperate4changing I’ll see if I can make that happen 😆

[@rolandomanuel4851]

HI. New subscriber from the Philippines. I just bought a Seiko SPB079J1, Prospex divers 200m, rubber strap, dark blue bezel. Any other differences with your watch in review? Thanks and God bless.

[@TheSmiler62]

That Chapter ring looks misaligned to me too !!!......I have one incoming from Germany sometime in July.....It will go straight back to the retailer unless everything is spot on !. Seiko have got to up their game, far to sloppy....Beautiful piece though, fingers crossed mine has no issues !

[@jtx0512]

Great vid as usual. How does wearbility of it compared to the Tudor Black Bay? Does it wear smiliar or larger? Thanks!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks, it wears pretty close, the Seiko isn’t as thick as the BB41

[@135ipocketrocket2]

How would you stack this 061 up, against a Longines Hyrdoconquest (the 44mm), in terms of fit and finish and overall value for price? Longines runs a bit more in price, but slightly higher beat rate, 64h PR, 300m WR. Any thoughts?

[@suprxmestorm7090]

135i pocketrocket Overall finish wise I would go with the seiko. But if you want a ceramic bezel go with the hydro conquest.

[@benlait3696]

I was hesitant to purchase one of these because I own a Sumo but I have to say the 61 beats the Sumo hands down. The bracelet is much better, it has sapphire crystal and a lacquered bezel with much nicer font. It also wears smaller and is more comfortable due to the lower profile on the wrist. The case has a nicer design and flows into the braclet more attractively, the watch is also protected with diashield. Not Zaratsu but it does seem little better polished than my Sumo. The lume is also much better with the same compound as my Tuna Marinemaster. I love the twelve o'clock marker it's almost identical to the MM300 and the indices have that the hand painted lume look to them. Got mine in the UK for just under £700 with a 3 year warranty. So it was double the price I paid for the Sumo but in my opinion it's a much nicer watch with a warranty from an authorised Seiko dealer. Mike I hope you managed to get the QC problems you highlighted in your later video sorted. 👍

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Ben, thanks for the comment and for watching, I'm glad you had good luck with yours. I'm very tempted to revisit this watch, I really wanted to love it and couldn't because of the QC issues I experienced. I have a couple of new Seiko's coming for review, hoping they are without issue.

[@benlait3696]

Hi Mike Mines not perfect but probably the best out of my Seiko divers. Out of the 6 Seiko watches I own I think the only one without any QC issues is my Sarb 033. May have to stick to the bezel less designs from now on! Goodluck with the couple you have coming. Great channel by the way. Ben 👍

[@chrisb5917]

Beautiful watch! Congrats.... What is the biggest difference between that and the SBDC031 SUMO? Just ignorant but honestly wondering with the same movement (6R15) and ATM rating?!?

[@JustWatchreviews]

Everything is pretty much the same with the exception of the crystal, sapphire on the 061, Hardlex on the Sumo. The Sumo is a touch bigger as well.

[@user-qv7rw7dq1d]

Fairly certain that the bezel is supposed to be 120 click.

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

Have the Twilight blue dial version and it's fabulous

[@robertskinner4148]

Hello I’ve recently bought the marine master 200 ... (061) but the stock metal bracket doesn’t seem to fit my wrist comfortably. Will strap code 20mm oyster bracelets fit the watch?... thanks

[@JustWatchreviews]

It should, they come with plenty of links. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@theamericano3966]

Looks like a hybrid of a sumo and a marinemaster. I'd like to have seen a 300m rated model. I suppose it makes sense if you missed out on the SBDX017(hand style notwithstanding) and want that kind of vibe on a budget.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Agreed, the build quality is very similar to the SBDC051, I think it will be good, I'm interested to see how it does accuracy wise.

[@Visitor555]

Hi man, whats your wrist size and how grams its weight sized for your wrist? I will be glad if you answer me cuz im thinking to buy it but im worried if it will be too heavy on its bracelet for daily wear im good with max 160grams for my 6.7-9 inch wrist.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi, my wrist is 170mm. I don’t recall the exact weight, it felt fine on the wrist, not any heavier than other dive watches of the size.

[@HGX1]

they really need to start putting in a different movement at these price points. I love me a 6R15 (have 2) but 6bps and 50hr PR isnt exactly hard to accomplish these days. Hamiltons powermatic is superior and costs the same or less?

[@JustWatchreviews]

helder gaspar agreed, I hope Seiko steps up their movement game soon or at least does a better job of regulating the 6R’s being chased up and sold in watches that cost >$750. Anyways, thanks for watching and for the comment.

[@mistikalsunshine]

tks for sharing great review what's your wrist size ?

[@JustWatchreviews]

david chen hi David, thanks for the question, I have a 7 inch wrist

[@huss1205]

Bought the SPB051J1 yesterday, will get it next week. The SPB077J1 is the international equivalent for this one? The reason I bought the SPB051 was the size, 42.6mm compared to the SPB077J1 which got a 44mm diameter...

[@JustWatchreviews]

I don't think they are the same watch. Usually it's SBDC for JDM and SPB for US models.

[@lucas2k334]

Just a tip for you Seiko lovers out there. You can get this watch and the shogun for around $700 if you go to japan and buy it at bic camera (electronics store). You get tax free with passport and 5% off with visa. After the conversion rates, the shogun costs roughly $725 USD. Save your money till your next japan trip.

[@singaporepeople]

can i ask whats the music used in the intro and outro?

[@mungo75]

Zhi Kyan Hau Look up Donut Operator, he used to use the same tune on his older videos.

[@omarbustos4672]

How much is it, seiko this video ,please,

[@FINEST-uz9ek]

It’s the same as the SBDC models except the hour markers are round. Any other differences to note?

[@JustWatchreviews]

If you're referring to the 051/053 series it's completely different, the case shape, this has a crown at 4:00, the dial is more like the 6159 than the 051/053, about the only things they share are handset and 6R15 movement.

[@valueink]

Definitely a beautiful watch, but is it worth paying double the price of a Sumo for a better clasp and sapphire?

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks Nick, good question, I didn't see the added value, not for twice the price.

[@hillbillyartscrafts4367]

the humming music was uncalled for

[@JustWatchreviews]

To be fair, so was your comment. ;-)

[@wolfdna788]

What is the quality like is it up there with the sbdc053? Also is it the same size this watch is intriguing

[@JustWatchreviews]

Wolf DNA hi there, thanks for the question, it’s very similar in size to the 051/053 maybe just a hair bigger.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Oh, and build quality seems comparable I’ll have more on that after I wear it for a few weeks

[@wc8561]

Should I go for this or the blue SBDC065 blue hole ? Its the same price where I live

[@JustWatchreviews]

Oh, that's a tough one, I think I would go for the 065, but it's a toss up.

[@walterlee4796]

I would love to see a comparison to the SBDC051 and your opinion, thanks

[@JustWatchreviews]

I don't have an 051 to compare it to, I do have quite a bit of experience with the 053 so I'll go into more detail on the three week review. Thanks for checking in!

[@TheWayofGrace89]

A nice watch, maybe a hair too big. And that hour hand doesn’t do much for me. Still, not bad. I wouldn’t be bothered to upgrade to it from a standard skx tho

[@deanwaller8283]

I have both,this is SO far ahead of my skx it's ridiculous.

[@chuckielong1]

Watch is beautiful but too big for my tiny wrist. Im a small guy and the sarb035 fits perfectly on me and thats only a 38 if im correct this being a 33 would be huge lol. Wish they make this but smaller size :/

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Chuckie, it wears smaller than the size would indicate, smaller than a Turtle even. Thanks for checking in!

[@twstrchasr]

Yikes, that bezel action looks really light. Not sure I'm going to like that at all since I prefer a fair amount of resistance. Beautiful piece other than that. Think I'll order one from Amazon Prime and check one out !!

[@JustWatchreviews]

It is very light, but gets stiffer where it starts "one clicking". It's the weirdest thing I have seen in a while. Thanks for checking in!

[@twstrchasr]

Just Watch That is odd. You think it would be easy to accidentally move it when the watch is on wrist ?

[@redsox7897]

sbdc051 is more distinctive with flat profile so it is good for dress up and down.. this one is like common divers turtle/sumo watch

[@JustWatchreviews]

I would love the 61 dial in the 51 case.

[@redsox7897]

Just Watch I would just change the hour hand on 051. The one it comes with doesn't look good with the thinner minute hand and the shape of the indices in my opinion. It seems out of place.

[@mot811]

Great watch, but hate the hour hand

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks for checking in, I think there's going to be a lot of that lol

[@garmin1488]

great review, looks really good on your wrist. I love the coin edge bezel and actually like the bracelet, don't usuall like them. Wish they would include a rubber strap, i guess you could buy the MM rubber.

[@JustWatchreviews]

gjs67 thanks. They do make a blue bezel version that comes on a silicon strap, it’s the 063. I just tried it on a NATO and it’s pretty sweet.

[@garmin1488]

Would like to see it on a nato, is it 22mm lug to lug?

[@fjqnaguiat]

Im so confused on getting this sbdc061 vs sbdc065. Any advice?

[@JustWatchreviews]

Both are great, so no wrong answer. Go with the color you’re more likely to wear and enjoy!

[@fjqnaguiat]

@@JustWatchreviews thank you so much!!

[@shipmate3577]

I like the Seiko SBDC051 more.

[@FINEST-uz9ek]

Shipmate agreed and I like my SBDC 053 which I now have on a braclet even better ... this MM200 is great looking but it’s basically the same as the sbdc models except with round hr markers!

[@Robrob007]

woow that is the Seiko Shogun in Stainless steel

[@justinkhleung8748]

My bezel is extremely stiff and literally painful to operate. I’ve had multiple micros and Seikos and a Tudor diver and nothing comes close to this stiff. Reputable seller suggests it’s definitely not faulty so I don’t know what gives lol

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Justin, in my experience with dive watches, if a bezel is that stiff, there's something wrong underneath it. I would try to exchange it if possible, if not, have a local watch repair shot pop the bezel off and look underneath.

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

The chapter ring is misaligned compared to the hour markers. Really obvious too.

[@janpanait]

Where do you see the misalignment? i don't see it.

[@LLSicilia]

my K model is spot on.. go figure

[@hippoo25]

The black bay fits you very well! May i ask what your wrist size is?

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Hippoo, thank you, I have a 175mm/7" wrist.

[@hippoo25]

Thx a lot!

[@GuitarD30]

Seems like you wear that Tudor over the Rolex. Are you saving the Rolex or just prefer the Tudor as a daily watch?

[@JustWatchreviews]

I don't want to give away the show down video ;-) Wait... maybe I just did lol

[@james027]

A showdown with this seiko n blackbay pls

[@bertkanne4572]

Wow, a Seiko with a sapphire crystal. What a value at around $1k!

[@rugby3652]

Saw your review and got myself one (SPB079) the following day at around HKD4,600 (USD 600). There are misaligned issues, but cant really do a lot about it now. Overall the profile looks very smart and fit my wrist (6.5 inch) very well. I also have a Samurai, but it is more of an weekend watch, but the MM200 could double as an office/weekend watch as well.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Ruby, congrats, that's a nice little collection! Cheers!

[@KRW628]

how does a sapphire crystal and a lacquered bezel justify doubling the price of a Sumo (which has a 120 click bezel and a better looking hand set)?

[@planetdee3587]

This watch has some things I like about it over the Sumo and somethings I like about the Sumo better, but my issue with this watch is the price. Is it worth about $900, probably. But is it worth double the Sumo, no (in my opinion). And this is something Seiko has been getting away from is value. This is also seen in the transition from Sarb to Sarx models. Are the new Sarx worth it, yes. Are they worth double and triple a Sarb, I dont think so in my opinion. Now this would all be different if they put their new 8 bps movement in all these ~$1k watches but the 6R can be purchased in much more affordable models (which are being phased out of the lineup and replaced with 4R movement watches).

[@JustWatchreviews]

Good points Venus. Thanks for checking in!

[@KansasGuy82]

Intro music is great!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks Shooter, I really like it

[@Danmandingo]

Do you know the name?

[@mattchen9205]

name of the music?

[@MrDoggerDog]

Everything is perfect except the hands don't look like a matching set. That hour hand is odd. Otherwise perfect watch.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Agreed, not my choice of handset for this watch, I much prefer the handset on the Sumo over those.

[@erwinmanzano7596]

I prefer if SEIKO made it a dome crystal instead of flat.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Me too, it looks nicer IMO

[@erwinmanzano7596]

Just Watch, Very well friend.

[@inkitatus1]

Its pretty similar at a glance to your Black Bay, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I like it, nice watch. Cheers 👍👍

[@JustWatchreviews]

I like it, in hand and on the wrist it's actually quite different from the BB, on video though, you'r right, it's similar.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks, it's lighter than the Black bay and in hand quite a bit different.

[@yvliew]

Weird that the bezel is only 60 clicks!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Kenny, thanks for checking in. I thought it was 120, I watched Bruce William's video on it and he said his were 120's, so I was taken back when mine was a 60. Not a bad thing IMO, I like 60 click bezels.

[@jpham5422]

I have the 063. Its also 60 clicks.

[@garyk8285]

Is it better on the wrist compared to SBDC051? I think it might be. Just not sure if its too big this model.

[@JustWatchreviews]

It looks a bit bigger on the wrist IMO, because of the dial layout. Both wear great on my 170mm wrist.

[@TheChazas]

What are the prices of these?

[@JustWatchreviews]

On the bracelet, the suggested retail is approx $1K USD. On rubber it's approx $750 USD. Thanks for watching!

[@TheChazas]

Much appreciated!

[@tomepavleski9382]

I bought mine from the AD, haven't pulled the trigger impulsively in years, the watch looked great. Couple of days later noticed the misalignment. I use BFK SKA371 for diving, and it has a minor misalignment, but at 300 USD that is OK. This is a 1200 USD watch, no tolerance for errors here. I took the watch to back to the AD raised hell, got refund. Complained to Seiko Japan, no reply. I was contemplating a Grand Seiko, but after this disappointment, this is the last Seiko that I will buy. EVER!

[@JustWatchreviews]

I hope they address these issues.

[@suprxmestorm7090]

Tome Pavleski Grand seiko doesn’t have the issue. Grand seiko arguably has a better finish then a Rolex. Seiko just puts more effort into there grand seiko line.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Yes and also my ice cream is too cold, so I’m writing a letter to show what an incredible tool I am, MEH it’s a Seiko not a $7,000 Rolex, who also has alignment issues from time to time. This is a gorgeous watch and I love my alignment issue it keeps tools like you away!

[@williamo.2519]

Skip to 3:30

[@robertspinks835]

Nice video But you’re not tempting me every cent going towards my sub. I love the case still disappointed with the hands being used everywhere but seiko are doing well with these👍

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Robert, thank you for tuning in and the comment. I agree on the handset, I would have preferred the Sumo or MM handset over these, guessing the mod watch guys are going to be busy.

[@robertspinks835]

Just Watch ha ha yes for sure Keeps everyone in a job.lol

[@jcummings187]

its a Sumo with a thinner bezel.....

[@JustWatchreviews]

The case is quite a bit different and the bezel is thicker than a SUMO bezel. The SUMO is also a bit bigger and flatter than this is

[@m.b.alford6760]

Nice Unboxing and Review. That Piece Looks just as good as I suspected it would. The Stock Pics are always terrible. The MM200 is of course on The List for Me, The Blue 063 with the 061 Bracelet for Me Please. Thanks for the Seiko Passion Shout Out. Cheers!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks Brad, for letting me post it there, I figured the passion crowd would enjoy seeing it, and you're right, it's much nicer in hand than in those horrible Seiko photos.

[@respatiisbandoro3485]

Seiko now obsessed with monster hand, virtually in every new model....

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Respati, I wish they would mix it up a bit. Thanks for checking in!

[@jasonbrownett4262]

Nice watch but Seiko have so many models that look similar to each other and using the same hand design it’s getting silly and tiresome. Don’t get me wrong I love Seiko but won’t be buying another unless something a bit different comes out and don’t even get me started on bezel and chapter ring alignment.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Jason, thanks for checking in. Judging from the comments I've seen here and elsewhere online, I'd say Seiko made a mistake using that handset again. It's a nice watch otherwise though.

[@paiboonsaelim5127]

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[@BedBurns]

this is not a MarineMaster, not even a marine master two or MM200. The only thing that this watch is is an X200 shell

[@ivanhorvat3099]

Just as I was writing a good review that would include that you are the first watch channel that you actually 'reviews watches' you started to chat about a f**** knife........ Either way I watched the entire vid and you are still pretty good. Congrats for the watch and thanks for the good review.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Ha! Thanks Ivan (I think) 😆

[@sadaka201]

Quite nice watch. The paketing is so cheap...

[@metallicarockacion]

THIS IS NOT A MM

[@jeffd3802]

Hugh misalignment in the chapter ring.😢

[@chulkcha]

Dont know why everyone is calling this the Marinemaster 200. It's not a MM200. If it is, Seiko would have named it.

[@suprxmestorm7090]

John Huo It’s looks like a marine master but it’s cheaper. It’s called a baby mm.

[@xpusostomos]

Looks like Seiko still can't line up a bezel. But hey, this is Seiko, they never saw a bezel they didn't want to ship misaligned.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks for the comment, it must be the video, it does look aligned correctly to my eye.

[@jpham5422]

It’s aligned.

[@paullynch4021]

People getting paranoid about alignment....

[@absoluteb22]

It is aligned just fine as mentioned in the video. But hey, you came on here to bash Seiko even though you were completely wrong.

[@drewsmith6066]

cRAP ...nUFF sIAD

[@jcummings187]

its a sumo.......i got mine for 400$ in 2015....

[@tynannida9642]

Nice !

[@markschwartz5702]

When will the watch buying public stop indulging in the Seiko delusion syndrome? Crap bracelet crap movement crap crown crap crystal. All for twice the price as any decent micro brand. Oh yeah did i mention the crap non alingning bezels and chapter rings? Please stop enabling this sub par over priced garbage. They will never improve their products as long as people keep forking over money for crap.

[@all_is_1485]

Stupidly overpriced

[@adamski101]

Yeah Rolex are much more reasonably priced.