Seiko sbdc125 “mm200R”

[@Splash111]

Nice watch but for the price Seiko is asking, and their lack of Quality Control...I'll pass. Plenty of other nice watches. Great review ...as we've come to know and expect from you !!

[@Daniel-bv2wc]

now available for 50% off... maybe worth a punt now.. £530 in the UK

[@andyg1945]

It looks almost exactly like a Tudor BB Steel! Which is pretty awesome!

[@michael1882yt]

I was going to say the same thing. Need to do a comparison Rob!

[@jroobz]

just got my clockwork republic strap. you were 100% right, the best strap for the SKX even over the OEM jubilee

[@brentwoods7450]

this is the one that sings to me. Just cant justify the price with Seiko's QC. And Rob the sigh you do at 6:50...is that a "im going to have to buy one" sigh? too funny

[@MrMadvillan]

the ‘qc’ myth

[@davidsparling3505]

Thanks, Rob! Love the simple design, drilled lugs. Like the silver and black bezel. Wish it was solid ss.

[@jerperderp]

That would've been a very nice touch.

[@ryangochuico]

This is also called the spb185 for anyone interested. I was debating between getting this and the spb143. It was very close but since i could only get one or the other, i settled for the spb143. Reason this one didnt win for me was the red on the seconds hand, the 4 oclock crown location, and the mix of circles and bars indices. Great review. Thanks for sharing.

[@everist22]

Whilst i think I’ll get an SBDC125 - Rob you just prompted me to get a SKX (I’ve been lazy not grabbing one) so i just bought a Pepsi bezel J model. Thanks for the reminder 🙏

[@bettersteps]

I am not a Seiko fan. Not at all. But, that's not a bad looking watch. Love the bezel and it's a nice looking chase. I'll give Seiko some credit for this one. Good job.

[@cedarcanoe]

Great taste, Doug!

[@Crimson_626]

Having a hard time choosing which watch to buy...Should i get the SDBC125 or the SBDC101( SPB143J ) ?? Which one is better

[@scottlalonde2878]

Nice review, Rob. Just going by appearance, think I like the sbdc061 with glossy bezel or padi spb087 with mix blue lume better. But who knows what happens when they're tried on.

[@maddingo]

I built a $280~ watch using a SBDC125 case and AM dial / hands and NH35 ... I picked the Dial-Maker Blue wave dial.. looks very nice... the aluminum(?) bezel insert is prone to scratching however.. in fact the one in the review has a scratch at 11:55 looks like... mine picked up a scratch at about 12:03

[@bani_niba]

The MM200 reduced is a lot better looking than the SKX. Even if the SKX is iconic, it looks somewhat goofy.

[@michael1882yt]

Over a thousand bucks and they still can't sign the crown! Nice watch though. Very reminiscent to a Tudor Black Bay Steel, which is a watch I am very keen to own.

[@jodysilvia2]

I have the blue one , i wear it quit a bit cause it's very comfortable and I like the size.

[@Gwin1322]

Long time listener first time caller. Fantastic looking watch and another great review. I am curious as to what camera you use to film your videos?

[@RandomRobReviews]

Thanks for posting. Right now I use iPhone 11 Pro Max. Hope to buy the 13 pro max when it comes out

[@malkinmalone]

The earlier mm200 feels much nicer and of higher quality in hand to me. Mainly because it has a really nice bracelet. The design of the mm200r is better though. Hands are nicer etc. i would like a watch that feels like the old mm200 and looks like the mm200r lol.

[@daniel2946]

The SPB185 my fav♥️

[@ange10garcia]

Seems like the hands don't line up properly when it's @ 6 o'clock

[@Gramkan]

I’m pretty sure the indices are applied, curious who told you they’re pressed

[@RandomRobReviews]

Most Seiko are pressed, not gonna take it apart to check.

[@stevenuk]

really like them but the MM300 is my favourite.

[@wellgeo223]

Great looking watch! However, I'm going to wait until they come up with thinner Marinemaster with an 8L movement. I dare say, I'll probably be dead before then.

[@malkinmalone]

The 8L movement is so much nicer. The crown movement is great. I wish seiko would put it in more watches.

[@humbleOne16]

2:14 - why is it so hard for seiko to align hour and minute hand...for some reason they can do it on 5kx but not on 1000$+ watch. I saw one at my local AD with same issue...such a shame for great watch.

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

I got to get my hands on this mm200 reduced.

[@ericsherer3505]

I am a big fan of stainless steel bezels.

[@luqmanm6105]

what a beauty

[@kewlger]

The arrow hands are definitely better on the new model

[@ahmedmohammed-sj1xc]

Hello dear ..i hope to be fine..can you tell me any watches semller grand seiko unedr 1000$?

[@goldbond1180]

Really nice case and dial but I wish Seiko would improve their rattly bracelets.

[@mcstarling07]

Man that lume is a disappointment. I own an SLA021J Marinemaster and was thinking of selling it and picking one of these up since it's a bit more slim and trim in size. After seeing that lume shot, I dont know if I can downsize or not.

[@InebriHATED]

Paying 1k+ for a Seiko is putting your money on the line big time w their rep for QC. Better odds betting on black down at the casino.

[@paulthompson2147]

You can return something if it is not right.

[@Angel11866]

I baught mine in January, please don't call it the reduced, I prefer the SteelMaster thank you!

[@RandomRobReviews]

Reduced as in its smaller then the first “mm200” that came out, can’t call it the steel master as there are other models.

[@dmarcellus]

@@RandomRobReviews You will call it the steel-master going forward. Period.

[@adamsexton7554]

Rob, what’s that strap on the SKX???

[@derfdswed]

its a nice watch but Seikos are getting expensive and they increased the price but not the QC and they haven't made the bracelets and clasps better.

[@jerperderp]

I've never heard of pressed in markers. Does the previous model have applied markers or pressed in?

[@RandomRobReviews]

They have been doing pressed for long time

[@jerperderp]

@@RandomRobReviews I was always suspicious at the markers on my Turtle and Samurai as they seemed a little thin. I guess that explains it!

[@F3udF1st]

Similar appearance as my S23633J1.

[@GabrielVescovi]

Does Seiko regulates their watches at this price point?

[@manuel_winde]

No, they don’t guarantee timekeeping in single figures until you get into GS I don’t think. Most of them are fine but it’s still a bit of a gamble as I’ve had a great watch (spb143) that was +16sod and two dozen others that have been under 9spd. They’re not too hard to regulate yourself but ultimately the movements are just average.

[@UWI-Anna]

Looks like a modded sumo :)

[@timefliesby-jleo474]

Yeah this is the one for me, I need to grab one used.

[@clayjones1933]

Will they ever make a NEW watch? If they’re gonna keep upping the prices, give us new designs! It seems like it’s either a re-issue or another marine master!

[@bnick25352535]

1100 dollar watch with a 300 dollar bracelet

[@RandomRobReviews]

So 1400, not bad.

[@mezcalycafe8702]

Want

[@Make_SPQR_Great_Again]

Doesn't look like a $1000 watch.

[@111111111Tiger]

Ordered one. I think I need to block this channel. Rob is costing me too much $. Sinful ;-)