Seiko Sharp Edge Blue and Green - Owner's Review (SPB167 and SPB169)

I owned the Blue Sharp edge for a few weeks and the Green one for about 2 months. I tend to have bad luck with Seiko movements lol

[@isbestlizard]

Oh my gosh I just ordered the GREEN one and I hope it's as beautiful as it looks ahhhhhhhhhhh it suits me so MUCH

[@blankplanet]

ive been salivating over the green watch for nearly half a year. absolutely stunning

[@JhuangFuKai]

That green dial with brown leather is insanely gorgeous. Beautiful watch Keep the habit and video coming

[@stevek8829]

Congrats for not forgetting function. To me the timekeeping function is an integral part of the satisfaction felt from appreciating a watch. The green patterned dial is nice but you can only stare for so long. It would be interesting to see the time graph and the effect of regulation. Automatics might run faster after you wind it fully, as you might do before parking it.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks for watching, my friend! 6R movements tend to vary so wildly from one to another (In my experience) Seiko really needs to tighten tolerances

[@mb-watches]

Seiko really knows how to make dials. The Pressage line really shows nicely what Seiko is capable to do. I even like that bracelet but not a big fan of that hands. As usual a great review bro, keep it up and have a happy weekend.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks for watching Konstantin. Yes I can see what you mean about the hands, though they did not bother me personally. 😊

[@leyay7540]

I also have heard of some bad accuracy of 6R35 from watch community. Seiko definitely should solve this problem. My only experience of the 4R is quite positive though.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Okay so it's not just me...I've actually had better experience with the 4R movements as well but I figured I got lucky with the 4Rs and unlucky with my 6Rs lol

[@jinoy5002]

My man have a good taste. Everytime I look up something you keep poppin up. Thanks!

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks so much man and thanks for watching as well :D

[@peterc3700]

Excellent review! I appreciate your comments on the movement. I also don’t fret over a few seconds. However, 40 in daily wear by itself is too much . Then combine with a dramatic difference while resting is beyond the pale. This is not a $100 watch. Thanks Sanjay keep it up 👍

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks Peter :) Yeah, Seiko is making the watch around the movement quite interesting and prestigious even...However the movement is bordering on disposable and that's not a nice feeling

[@sarmadislamictv8433]

Wow , dear friend , Sanjay! thanks for being honest always . This review is very enlightening , I was interested in buying Sharp edge blue version, but the accuracy of the 6r35 is disappointing .

[@szshz]

Saving up to get the white version 165, thanks for the review!

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

You was very very very nice and restrained. I could tell you was frustrated by the movement more than you led on Well put together description thank you I subbed

[@Squee707]

Really good review. I appreciate the comments on the accuracy of the movement. Those are gold.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it :D

[@Rotweinlover]

Thank you for the very good review. The watches are looking very beautiful! Many greetings from Germany! 🙋🏽‍♂️👋🏼

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words! Greetings from Canada :D

[@tarasmathers7423]

I find the blue dial variant to be particularly attractive. I must say that I am leery of the 6R series of movements. I've heard a lot of complaints about them. I'm not sure what it is though as they aren't vastly different from the 4R series, in my understanding. I believe they have very similar architecture. Thank you for sharing this

[@pingguerrero3336]

I had the white dial version. Tho not so unique coz it resembles a Grandseiko, its like getting a GS on a budget(kind of)

[@thebaldwatchcollector]

You bought this one to my attention on your Instagram, if I'm to add another Seiko, I think it would be this. Great review 👍

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks so much man! It’s a really nice piece!

[@Chris-de2qc]

I read the flat nameplate base is actually common in Japanese design.

[@mathewazzopard8100]

Nice watches both of them and I don't usually like green dials, especially glossy. Not sure about their price but a rattling bracelet is bad, the -40 sec is also not acceptable. Usually mechanical watch enthousiasts don't mind the accuracy, if they were would opt for quartz but -40 is really a lot. It looks quite big on your wrist, I remember the Aquis appeared smaller. Thanks EW for one more honest review

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks Matthew, it's always a pleasure to read your thoughts!

[@budihartono1828]

i have seiko spb 169, minus 22sec / day

[@mathewazzopard8100]

@@budihartono1828 not too bad but still the watch every 3 days will be +1 min. The function of a mechanical auto watch may be affected (accuracy) by the person's activity, pulse etc which is why the manufacturer will state a +/- margin. Personally I can't accept anything over 15, whether it's minus or plus. In addition to that, when it comes to an experienced manufacturer such as Seiko with models of mid range that have a price tag $800 - $1500.

[@riojimatsuoka]

Excellent presentation! You should have had the movement regulated if it's erratic. Mine is a little over a minute fast per month.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thank you so much! I am considering doing that with my recently acquired SPB213👍 I ended up moving on from the Green Sharp Edge as well 😢

[@denisdaly1708]

The green is gorgeous. Seriously thinking about it. On my short, less than 5, list.

[@BobbyLegs]

Great review. Interesting dial for sure.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks for watching Bobby, It could have been a great watch for me haha

[@MrShanebizzle]

I just got the Baby Snowflake with the 6R35 and it didn’t work from the moment it was shipped to me. So that was lame. This is a great looking watch tho, but after getting a dud I’m hesitant to go Seiko again

[@kubipro5880]

The case and the strap are better design sharper than Grand Seiko only i dont feel this dial i hope the comes with this sharp edged line with another dial.

[@devarshichoudhury9304]

Considering the fact the aesthetics is all I give a shit about. I love this design of this watch.

[@breakers1986]

SRPD97J1 is also a very nice and affordable watch from the presage line.

[@engineer_wannabe]

It's a very nice piece and a great size too! 👍

[@vyrv]

I've had 2 Seiko's with 6R35 Movements, one of which would gain a minute a day when the watch was not being worn. I had to send it in to Seiko for repair. Ended up giving it away sometime after. Extremely hit and miss movement. I don't understand why Seiko doesn't address that inconsistency problem.

[@mijomendes1705]

OUTSTANDING

[@sandsoftime3248]

I've had issues with Seiko 6r35, Mostly it running out of accuracy spec. Seiko at this price point really should do some form of regulation on movement to at least have them running to spec. It has become something that deters me from purchasing them, usually i go straight to seiko and they fix it for me and then it runs around 8s/day. But i am starting to appreciate the OG seikos, like the Tuna quartz marinemasters and the MM300 line-up. Im more so just happy with Seikos affordable line-King Samurai/turtles and presages (cocktails etc) and admire the premium seiko models, the in-between is really kicking it a notch. I also wonder what makes the Seiko 6L series of movements so expensive, if Seiko offered 6L at the 1-2k price point it would be fair, imo.

[@engineer_wannabe]

I know what you mean, I’ve considered and reconsidered the new steel bezeled MM200 so many times. I have not got one yet because I don’t want to roll the dice again lol. I too am more inclined to try out the King Samurai. Seiko did offer the 6L movement in the 2k price point a couple of years ago with the SJE073. It is considered to be a much higher grade movement and is quite slim as well as far as automatics are concerned 🙂 Of course with the push upmarket, they are now in $3-4k watches..

[@ojsimps701]

Blue or black? The flat portion on the dial is a disappointment so is the price! A 30% increase for 30% more power reserve? And you say you have had issues with accuracy. But I think regularly wearing might settle down irregularities then the option would be ultimately to regulate the movement itself in hasten to add. Very informative review. I see a similarity to the orient star series a while back that featured a carbon dial and a horizontal striped white dial aswell as a bi metal version.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thank you for your kind words my friend 🙂 I would pick black. The Blue colour variant seems to highlight the flact sections of the dial for some reason. You're probably right about the movement erraticness 🤔

[@ShahLusso]

Great video as always, I love the way these dials look and the case shape is really borderline GS so it makes for a very tempting option, but not so nice hearing about those movement issues...I mean I wouldn't expect COSC or anything near but 40 seconds off is pretty poor for a 1k+ watch. Is the 6R35 very closely related to the 6R64 in that new sharp-edged GMT they released? I'm really liking that one as an overall package but I hope that it doesn't have the same sort of accuracy issues you encountered.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks for watching man! The 6R64 seems to be more along the lines of the 6R27 which was a better movement in many aspects over the 6R15 and 6R35 from what I’ve read. I’m hopeful that this GMT movement will be consistently great! 😀

[@EricSloferwatchreviews]

Good review right to the point 👍

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks so much man!

[@joshuaericgaringanao7257]

Gorgeous watch! Thanks for the video. Would you say that the blue one pops out more on the color and texture compared to the green one? I've been reading that the green one is too "dark" for their liking, only popping out when light directly hits on the dial. Thank you!

[@denisdaly1708]

Gee. I have a regulated seiko 5 that operates within Cosc. It's more accurate than my Titoni with a 2892 a movement. I heard that seikos movements can be a lottery, up to their high level movements. That variance would bother me as well. Maybe I ll stay Swiss, or Myota movement. Beautiful dial though.

[@KyleJett]

Nice watch! Thanks for sharing.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks for watching my friend! :)

[@j.craigh.3480]

I agree. I have a 6R15d movement. On wrist it runs at -5 seconds per day, and at rest it runs at +3 seconds per day face up. None of my swiss watches are like that, if they are +3 on wrist, they are +3 at rest. The variance doesn’t change whether I’m wearing them or not. My 6R15d runs within COSC specs so I’m happy for that, but it’s hard to get used to. However with a variance of -40 on wrist and +6 at rest is too much and definitely disappointing and makes me question Seiko. What are they doing and why?

[@engineer_wannabe]

Well said. Though I'm almost certain that my unit is an outlier, the lack of QC in general is quite baffling!

[@boldaslion281]

What do you think would be a better buy? The Tag Huer ruby red or this watch in red?

[@ticktalking]

I've tried the white dial version although case is 39mm it seems bigger on the wrist.. oh ya how the logo is done as you mention some how awkward..

[@engineer_wannabe]

It does wear big but definitely not overwhelming...yeah the flat logo part only blended in on the Green dialed version. I can't understand why Seiko chose to do that....lol

[@leyay7540]

Actually this kind of execution is not that rare. I don't mind it personally.

[@believe-in-righteousness]

Great review

[@matthewdavis8199]

Really good review! Perhaps your best so far! And I really like the Polar Bear name for your SBGJ201. I discovered the SBGJ235 yesterday and I'm seriously smitten! I have a friend who works for the GS boutique in California and he is going to send me some pics and a video link today. Would love to know what you think of that watch, and at this point would you consider holding out instead for a watch in the future with the new 9SA5? Thanks, and keep up the great work my friend.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Haha I've been drooling over the SBGJ235 for so long! It's so frustrating that these models are limited editions in countries that I am not in.... Of course it'd be a non issue if I get over my apprehension of buying online :P That's a great question....If I had an opportunity to buy the SBGJ235 (and I had the funds ready) I'd jump on it. Mainly because the 9SA5 movement is always going to be in the next price bracket and the beautiful blue Iwate dial is so painfully rare....

[@matthewdavis8199]

@@engineer_wannabe well, I think I am going to do it then. I really value your opinion. I think the SBGN005 is going to go away. It was a great gateway into Grand Seiko. And relative to the conversation on the livestream the other night, I am going to be done...for a while!

[@leyay7540]

I think its color and texture won't disappoint you. It looks better than SBGK005 for me.

[@engineer_wannabe]

@@matthewdavis8199 I agree with Leya, I like the SBGJ235 dial more than the one on the SBGK005 👍 Very kind of you to say Matthew. You probably have way more experience than I do though so make sure you ask many people 😄

[@matthewdavis8199]

@@leyay7540 thank you Leya, I agree.

[@Postdisclosureworld]

Shame the accuracy was so inconsistent. That watch is gorgeous.

[@engineer_wannabe]

It really is! Mine was behaving oddly but that doesn't every one will. The bigger shame is that it's a roll of the dice as to if you would get a good one should you choose to purchase it....😔

[@Postdisclosureworld]

@@engineer_wannabe It's very surprising that Seiko would drop the ball like this.

[@doods0602]

Regarding the boxed Seiko logo, I believe it has something to do with the "sharp edge" concept

[@engineer_wannabe]

That's very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@wendyandgeoffpattison2610]

Did you try demagnetising the watch? Hard to believe 2 watches did the same. I have 2 6R watches and they both keep good time.

[@sunilsavalkar83]

Which will be the better choice between Tissot Gentleman and Seiko presage sharpe edge? Please reply

[@fteambjj]

I bought online and rhe bracelet already scratched. They rechanged it but there new one has a tiny scratch. When you want cheaper then retail but you get shitty product. Better pay the extra retail but perfect watch. Maybe just my ocd

[@engineer_wannabe]

Aw man, I’m so sorry to hear that 😞

[@Anton-oy3vm]

How were you able to remove the metal bracelet? Can't seem to push down the spring bars using a spring bar tool. Would love to pair it with a leather strap too

[@engineer_wannabe]

Hmm, the bracelet came off pretty easily for me with a springbar tool. The watch really shines on a nice leather strap! Maybe take it to a local shop to get the bracelet off? They shouldn't charge you anything for something like that

[@bruceleroy8063]

What is the leather strap at 3:15? Thank you so much for your videos.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Thanks so much for watching. It's a Paul Hewitt leather strap I bought at a mall here in Canada 👍

[@DarkPa1adin]

I think if you want to go for accurate time, you have to go to their GS line...

[@canonyeo4286]

Hi Sanjay, ok, l say looks like fine fur and you said polar bear, which l did thought off, so, polar bear it is.😂 l have a number of 6R35, and, they are alright. Just not consistent, why common in lower end seiko, but, many of my 4R are very accurate, within 5 spd. Today I am wearing the vintage 1st GS.

[@engineer_wannabe]

Such a beautiful watch as usual haha I wish Seiko would do a bit more with their movements. Especially on their mid to higher end pieces!

[@canonyeo4286]

@@engineer_wannabeyes, perhaps, they should focus on making a mid tier Movement along the line of the 6L, like its predecessor, the 4L or the 4S which, are much sort after. They have all these, wonder why they don't use them.

[@tmt7912]

Nice ...I have sbga ...

[@bienphung8770]

hello, what is your wrist size?

[@hendryongkowidjojo3523]

It seems like 6R35 has more problem than 6R15 or even 4R35

[@engineer_wannabe]

They make so many of the 6R15s and 6R35s that it's bordering on being a disposable movement...that said, I also feel that I've been quite unlucky haha :)

[@hendryongkowidjojo3523]

@@engineer_wannabe but does not swatch also make so many eta?

[@engineer_wannabe]

@@hendryongkowidjojo3523 I had considered that as well and I do consider the base 2824 to be a borderline disposable movement. But then I came to the conclusion that Etas are modified to varying degrees by various different manufacturers. So it’s not as easy to generalize Etas 😀 With a bit more quality control, the 6R35 could become known as a really special movement known for its amazing reliability

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

@@engineer_wannabe ... its* reliability (it's = it is)

[@engineer_wannabe]

@@einundsiebenziger5488 Woops, thanks, and fixed :)

[@expertreviews1112]

A little large for your wrist perhaps

[@engineer_wannabe]

Yeah a lot of the watches I love tend to be a bit too large. I have a few that fit me just right 😆

[@Agent-vj3ns]

Looks like a 36mm would be huge on your prepubescent wrist

[@govindadiscodancer6652]

Your so chexy paaji