The Best And Most Expensive Seiko Diver SLA055J1 - SLA057J1

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[@raaraa-1]

It is a lovely watch no two ways about it! However for £4,100 I could not justify that. I would much rather have a new Tudor or a used Omega for that money. Thanks for the review.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a fair comment RAA RAA!

[@nickchang5293]

It’s a reasonable sentiment but I wouldn’t even put an Omega Seamaster or Tudor Black Bay in the same class as this Seiko. Having owned a $5k Ocean Planet and now wearing a $6k Seiko LX Spring Drive regularly, the craftsmanship and value is miles apart in favor of the LX, inside and out.

[@varanid9]

@@nickchang5293 I just can't get around the Tudor being a "poor man's Rolex". I know that's not fair, and Tudors have started to be their own thing, but, objectively speaking, a Seiko Marinemaster is a superior watch in every way to the Tudor Black Bay, better movement (even if these assholes don't regulate it from the factory for some weird reason), polishing superior to a Rolex, ceramic insert (though Tudor may have started adding that to the BB by now), better specs and tighter tolerances in the parts. Never understood why some people think the Tudor is somehow more "elitist"; just not the case.

[@varanid9]

@@nickchang5293 My Omega, on the other hand, while not better in terms of material, does boast more attention to detail. Of course it cost over twice as much so it had better.

[@varanid9]

@@nickchang5293 That said, one of the reasons for this SLA055's high price is the "ever-brilliant" steel that Seiko developed as a super corrosion-resistant steel to compete against Rolex's L908. Their first watch to use this was the limited edition SBEX009 which was over $6k because of it, and, as far as I know, is the only other watch that was made from it so far.

[@praetor47]

the wife is absolutely right. the bezel looks like a 200$ microbrand, and with all the high polishing all over, it looks overtly blingy, as if it's not sure if it wants to be a proper tool watch or a dress desk diver then there's the movement, which was great 20 years ago, but by modern standards in this price bracket it's absolutely pathetic. it's like some lunatic brands out there wanting 1-2k monies for base (not even elabore) Etas/Sellitas. then there's that eye-piercing "misalignment" of the date position and the crown... if you're putting them in the same area, please align them. but i guess with Seiko the misalignment has become a feature, not a bug then those "stripes" on the markers... they look as if they came off of CNC line and they forgot to do the final finishing. cheap as hell if you don't mind the thickness and weight (and you should! i couldn't live with it for more than a few months), the MM300 series is much much better. and the original 6159 absolutely annihilates them all in every single way i saw it from afar at the local Seiko boutique just today (hence my watching this vid on this very day) and went inside thinking i'd be selling my BB58 to get one of these... as soon as i saw it from up close, saw the specs and asking price and just said "no thanks" and walked away. shortest time i've ever been at a watch dealer

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I loved it matey and if I had the money I wouldn’t have given it back to F&G;)

[@RedwoodAggie]

I always love the what the wife said segment. I truly don't understand why these are not regulated to a tighter tolerance. You are right in that it should be expected at that price range. Seiko frustrates me sometimes.

[@whiteglovewatches9908]

That is an absolute stunner, I love everything about it. I even like the strap! That price though… while understandable not a chance. I could fully rebuild my 1957 MGA for that.

[@rayharrison6400]

I was looking at this from Jura watches a few days ago and asked myself if it’s really worth the hype. 8L35 engine is considered pretty high end albeit an unrefined cousin to the 9 series. Accuracy in a 4K watch should be COSC standard in my book. Hey, but we get Grand Seiko effort thrown in, like Sapphire and zaratsu polishing on that ever so precious version of steel. Then you get a measly 200m rating on divability? For a little over quarter of the cost (and a generous discount) I got a Doxa with SW200 engine, sapphire, 1,200m divability and the all important history behind it. In short, the limited edition angle just ain’t gonna cut it with this one and it’s certainly not a deep pockets sensible move.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Could comments here my friend! I love it, I want it but it just isn’t a 4k watch imo

[@rayharrison6400]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I think the price point realistically is around £1,500 to £1,750.

[@tariqjoseph3562]

@@rayharrison6400 you’re mad, it’s basically a grand seiko in a seiko, and you talk of history like seiko had none 🤦‍♂️🤣😂 I got this for £2200 so can’t go wrong. Both great watches, wear yours in good health 👍

[@dado380]

You forgot that sw200 is just derp movement,I would slap someone who would buy 2k watch with sellita 200 infact miyota 9 series is better than 4r,6,r series,better than powermatic 80 and definitely better than SW 200. If Panerai can basically put a powermatic movement in their 20k watch than this sla with ,8l movement seems like a Rolls Royce compare to Panerai.

[@charlesgraham9954]

lets take the Submariner by Rolex that i own. new, should be no more than 1500 bucks. unless its custom with jewelry, no watch it worth more than 1500 bucks. just because we pay more don't mean their worth it.

[@rayharrison6400]

Great review. After actually seeing the steel against the dial and light blue bezel numbering, I have to say it’s a fabulous looking bit of kit. Even with a regulated engine, the price is still way off the mark. But, to the even more hardcore Seiko collectors out there, it’s a nice to have depreciatory add to their collections. 8/10 from me.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Fair enough my friend!!!! Thanks for the support as usual!!

[@PocketUau]

I checked it out yesterday, and was shocked to see the bezel insert a third of a minute to the right, and the chapter ring a quarter minute to the left. That's embarrassing for a luxury watch. Nice polishing though. Even in this video the insert is misaligned and it's not even subtle

[@anthonyurban4518]

I think Rolex needs to take few lessons from this watch. First would be: it's available to buy it!

[@fraisernash5656]

Yea your right its a great watch but that's not a great price, I didn't pay that for my Blackbay Panda and if I had another 4+ grand spare it'll be another Tudor, sorry but for me Seiko prospex up to a Monkey all day long but no more

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a good point Russell !

[@jeffreygoss8109]

Is 1300 really limited? Asking not being a smart arse

[@Koishishibaman]

I own a few GS and other SLA watches. The quality of this watch screams GS. The fit and Finnish is comparable the my GS. The 055/057 along with the gorgeous 043 are unique because of the ever brilliant steel. GS has a stunning dress/sport watch with this steel on a bracelet. Over $9500. The 043 has a brushed case, not polished. I wear it to work on a farm. Durable! The only real negative is that Seiko doesn't regulate the movement. My 055 is +2,. The 043 -7 , the 049 +5. Peter Kotsa regulated his 043. It runs at 0. Is it worth the cost? Yes. If Seiko would only regulate the 8l.

[@Grendal62]

great review, nice looking, but for that price tag i got my aqua terra, which is COSC and METAS certified with a average rate of +0.5- 1 second a day, decorated exhibition caseback and a silicon hairspring and a co-axial escapement. Aqua terra isn't everyone's cup of tea, but the bang for buck at this price is far better i’d wager. i just think they're out of their minds frankly, at that price to not regulate at the least.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a fair point my friend! Appreciate the support!

[@aumkar2]

Seiko has lost their minds. Why no Time Tardis?

[@NicholasBaronMorgan]

World bezelling federation hahahahha needs to be its own show ;-)

[@ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣΛΙΒΑΝΟΣ-μ9τ]

So tired of people with comments that are only showing their ignorance of Seiko's history and background in watchmaking......

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I really dislike negativity my friend. No place for it . Let’s move on

[@tonyb67984]

Nice ......but the position of that date window is weird, awkward, and damn right WRONG!!!!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Agreed!!

[@turbohusque]

Omega money for a Seiko? Even if It is very attractive...nah. I'll snag a Breitling for that kind of dosh. Pity...I'd seriously consider it if it hovered around a grand.

[@jamesk9321]

Yeah you're in Omega, Breitling, Tudor, and Rolex (used) territory.

[@Zotrax1946]

Lovely. But for that price.. nah

[@sengo2143]

Precision : +15 to -10 seconds per day. Enough said.

[@KentuckyMan30]

Can't wait to watch this! Seeing the early access comments, I can glean some context of how you feel about it. I bought the SLA057 (the gilt version) a month ago and I have to say, it's incredible. The finishing compared to the Tudor BB58 I had is on another level entirely! Even compared side by side to my buddy's Omega SMP300, it's impressive! For me, it was more than worth selling my BB58 for. Having said that, I think you have to be a fan of Seiko's diver design and the history behind them. For me, the 62MAS and MM300 designs are my favorite dive watch designs full stop. Grand Seikos dive watches have never appealed to me, but Seiko? My favorite! This is the best of both worlds for me. It gives me the legendary design, but Grand Seiko finishing and movement! I happen to be a nato guy, so the fact it doesn't come with a bracelet doesn't bother me. From a finishing standpoint, I think the price is warranted and is on the level of other watches in the same price range (or even more so). I understand why not everyone would want to drop that kind of money on a Seiko, but given my love of Seiko dive watch design, the SLA057 is the holy grail for me!

[@masonsnakes4721]

it would get you about 2 BB58s though. For 4k i'd go pre-owned grand seiko. you get the polishing etc and a better movement.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a good shout but what a watch!!!!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a beautiful watch my friend! Just the movement that lets it down for me . F it was chronometer certified I think you can get a more justified argument with the price ? Still want one though!!!

[@antonhallergren588]

Oh even the mm300 puts everything below the omega smp300 to shame finishing wise. That's the difference between say high end Seiko and omega and Tudor. Tudor makes tool and reissue watches. Omega and say anything above the mm300 from Seiko are purely luxury watches.

[@KentuckyMan30]

@@masonsnakes4721 Man, I gotta tell ya, even though I loved my BB58, the SLA is on another level in terms of case design/finishing (it’s finished by Grand Seiko). Funny enough, I was able to purchase a “Like New” but pre-owned SLA for exactly what I sold my BB58 for. Couldn’t be happier!

[@garethsigrist8714]

Wow! There’s so much to love with this one! An incredible looking watch that could sit alongside any of the iconic Swiss divers in a collection and not look out of place Unfortunately for us mere mortals it’s got the price tag to match too 😂 Totally agree that the movement not being regulated is a bit disappointing though. I know accuracy isn’t the be all and end all with mechanical watches but surely at this kind of price a regulated movement should come as standard, right? Especially when it’s an in house Seiko engine. They aren’t bunging an off the shelf Sellita in these. They’re doing all of the incredible hand assembly and the industry leading hand finishing and then leaving the movement as it is 🤷‍♂️ You need to get a Grand Seiko diver in for review now MWC. See how it compares to this one.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks Gareth! Yes!!! It’s almost as though they forgot to put the icing in the cake with the movement!!!!??? If you want high accuracy your gonna need to go GS!!!! Yes need a GS diver now!

[@varanid9]

Agreed. They use premium parts and material, assembled by master craftsman, charge an arm, a leg and half a scrotum for it, then, weirdly, don't go that last half mile? WTF??

[@varanid9]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I mean, the movement has clearly proven to be capable of it.

[@singlehackenduro8877]

Are the SNR references pricier than this one? They are Spring Drive. SNR041 or SNR029 please!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Think your right! The GMT is!

[@jmua8450]

Seiko has lost their minds with pricing.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Honestly that is insane money for a seiko. I’ll keep my Oris Aquis thank you.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Do it my friend!!

[@cyrax1700]

42 mm case is a downer, specially for small wrist people. Why do all watch makers go for the big size.... Its not elegant.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a weird one! The lugs are actually long for Seiko tbh! But i still want it!!!

[@jimbobbeer6642]

Most modded SKX’s look better than that plus the four o’clock date window screams Ratner’s.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Not sure about that my friend!

[@74aamer]

Beautiful watch please do a review on the grand ones too please

[@edteach3r]

Great watch, but why-oh-why not line the crown up with the 4 index, as on the original? It drives me bonkers.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Agree me my friend!!

[@dalerichardson8842]

Spot on Russell! Great review, lovely watch, not worth the money unless you have bucket loads. Agree completely ! 👌👍😊

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers Dale!

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

£4, 100...........................................EEHH.................in the words of Deborah Meaden.........,I,m out,.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I’m out too but only because I’m poor;(

[@Trex100]

When Russell kept referring to price, I was thinking… well hey it’s a damn nice watch. How bad could it be? And then he said the price and suddenly my good old SKX and mini turtle seemed to meet my needs just fine.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahaha fair enough my friend!

[@saargurevich3760]

You may be doing nice reviews, but The way you Talk is Really Unpleasant.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

This is lovely Saar thank you!

[@bigwill4284]

Hello how's it going my old spoon Benda Should be colled the Seiko wonga cos it's a shit load ...of wonga 🧘

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Big Will!!!! Thank you my friend! Yes absolutely!

[@jaer.6540]

date at 430 is downright disrespectful, especially at that price point

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a little off

[@kosflorin]

Not a signed crown at this price is ridiculous sorry seiko 🤷‍♂️

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That is lazy my friend, but It’s a crown built purely for this watch!? Why it’s not signed I don’t know

[@makon2012]

Beautiful watch, but......I'll stick with my King Turtle Dark Manta. Love your presentations MWC!!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend! That’s a great watch!!

[@alanwright3172]

How much? For a homage with that movement? you have to be kidding!😱😂

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahaha

[@mtbkmaniac1]

I just realized how much I like your channel! It's not so much the watches, (I do love them) but it is your presentation! I love how you do the different characters. Particularly the references to the past.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That’s the sun my friend! Even if you don’t like the watch I’m reviewing you still come along for the ride!!;) very kind thank you!

[@davidbridge5652]

I'd be happy to sell a liver for that. You can live with 1 right??

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahaha yeah I’m sure it would be fine David!!!

[@verykeen2please]

there is always something wrong with these high end Sekio's and in humble view just not worth it

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

No such thing as a perfect watch my friend!

[@9426sunny]

The Best watch is most Expensive? What a obviousness..

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I wouldn’t say that was the case with Seiko most of the time!

[@danielmelendez9943]

Not worth the $$$$, thats grand Seiko money for sure..

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Sure is!

[@andywilliams4887]

This one certainly has some amazing specs and outstanding finishing, but at over £4K for a Seiko in such a competitive 'premium' category doesn't hold up IMO, especially considering the lack of COSC level certification and accuracy. A timepiece for Seiko fan boys/girls - get a Tudor BB58 otherwise.

[@jeremiahpayne2084]

I agree the msrp for this is absurd but 2nd hand is not so bad. The bb58 has no curves or love put into the case design. Just a big boring slab of polished steel.

[@LymanPhillips]

4100 pounds and the buckle isn't signed.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahaha I KNOW!!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

seiko LX models are the best and most expensive seiko divers …ive held both on my hands and the LX with spring drive felt a step above… LX is basically GS

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Just had the strangest in sporty handset of all time!!!!!!??;(

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR i am blessed that i live in Tokyo and able to hold these awesome pieces… they are a tad over my budget tho

[@its_just_Lola]

Not sure what happened to my first Super thanks so here is another, hopefully the first one turns up

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

You shouldn’t have done that!!! Thank you!!!

[@fungus70]

Only 50 hours power reserve and no metal bracelet ??

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Power reserve I’m not too bothered about but it would be nice to see a bracelet my friend!

[@Klingonmastr]

These are such beautiful watches. Anything from Seiko with the 6R or 8R movement is generally going to be pretty good. Personally for me I'd rather save money and get either the Willard or an Alpinist. I bought myself a Seiko Alpinist SPB155 and so far enjoying it for the most part. Love the fact Seiko makes dive watches for people with small wrists.

[@jeremiahpayne2084]

The 6r is junk. The random luck you get with one isn’t worth their asking price new. 2nd hand it’s barely ok. The sla055/57 second hand price is what their msrp should be. I’m on the fence right now about picking one up 2nd hand for 3k~

[@max.loves.watches]

@@jeremiahpayne2084 The SPB155 mentioned above can be had for $575 or even less from an AD. Say what you will about the 6R, but it's fair at that price in a brand new watch. The problem is that Seiko generally wants to charge 2x or more for it. I'm surprised they haven't discontinued the SPB155 altogether as it seems to contradict the direction they want to head. Which I think, for the record, is an unfortunate one!

[@matthewgates4130]

Best reviews on KZbin. MWC is the Sid & Marty Krofft of watch reviewers. Imagination Genius.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Matthew you are very kind thank you my friend!

[@itsmygame99]

Great show Russ. Too much £££ for that watch as nice as it is. I’ll be sticking with my Willard(s) and I reckon you will be too?

[@78thedaddy]

For me I wouldn't pay that kind of money for a Seiko Prospex... I would be looking at the Tudor or Oris Aquis. I understand Seiko collectors with deep pockets wanting to get it.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Agree man! I if I had the money would get one but it’s so not justifiable;) but what watch is?????? F91?;)

[@antonhallergren588]

Personally I'd get the mm300 and an aquis cal400 rather than the SLA. It comes out to about the same price if you shop around a little.

[@mobilemcsmarty1466]

I really liked the fun review, thanks MWC! this diver however doesn't hit the mark. it's a shame really, because without that much more effort I think, Seiko could've earned the price and done this classic some modern justice. Seiko did not. ok, I like the hidden date. the general look is really nice, bu-ut.. - how can you call it a "diver" at 200m "resistant" when the original was 300m "proof?" - I could forgive certification but specifying the movement at anything worse than +/-5sec/day is unforgivable. - what's with the holes in the lugs? all that nice polish and you didn't bother to hide the holes? - didn't bother to sign the crown either? I'm guessing you know you can't be too proud of this one. - nice lume, only none on the bezel? on a "diver?" 🙄 this is not a $4k piece, more like $1k. even if, I don't think I want it in my collection because of the obvious flaws. maybe I could go with the vintage classic in good condition 😎

[@saint1674]

Hmmm, its a NO from me .lol How Much! Totally agree about the COSC certification but if you have Ducktales money then why not . Brilliant show as ever and Mr Pagani did not dissapoint lol

[@Smiles_per_gallon01]

Gorgeous watch, love Sekio. Great vid as always and a fantastic review. 👏 brilliant mate brilliant and very funny 😁 😂

[@its_just_Lola]

Hmm I paid for a thanks last night. My comment with it isn't here though. Did you get it?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Lola!! Thank you for this!! No I didn't get it?!?!

[@its_just_Lola]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR didn't think so, KZbin support just puts you in a loop of clicking options but never get anywhere. Receipt number is GPY.5425-1111-7347-74889 just in case you can do something at your end.

[@3316xtendedmedia]

Love your channel,and your wife is just great! women!!😂😂

[@livefit8936]

If you can get this watch around $3500 it's so worth it. The BB58 is $3950 and it has an aluminum bezel and an inferior case and finishing

[@steffydog]

Can’t get past the price tbh, I mean really!?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I’m with you my friend! That’s why I wanted you to enjoy the show first!;)

[@videowatch399]

Another Expensive Seiko price for a CHEAP product. Garbage bezel clicks, and all $200 watches these days have ceramic bezel and Crystal sapphire. And ONLY 200M 🤣 Accuracy out. 😒

[@videowatch399]

Whaaaay overpriced Garbage accuracy: unregulated movement Garbage bezel clicks Garbage strap Lucky they didn't make too many 🤣

[@Barnaby_bo]

Looks like an icebreaker...think about it..

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahaha

[@soggz4246]

The strap is from the original ‘Willard’,as worn in the film by Martin Sheen. Been after one for ages for my Steeldive. That’s a nice watch,but waaaaaaaaay out of my price league. All the best.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Out of nearly everyone’s my friend!!!;)

[@soggz4246]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I’ll wait for a accurate Steeldive version…🤣😉

[@ppcrlcht5502]

The 8L35 is a VERY good movement, the one on my Marinemaster runs better than the COSC in my BB58: btw 0 (ZERO) and +1s/day ! Imagine if regulated 😂

[@JAY61ish]

Nice watch. But for that money? No signed crown. No exhibition case back. No curved strap lugs. I can get an Omega TUDOR or Panerai for that money mate..

[@robdove8341]

All the 62 MAS re-incarnations have the same problem. Crap movement specs for the price. Hand assembled by GS & not regulated? wtf?? Seiko, make it with a proper movement and charge more. What difference £4k or £5k? What you're offering here isn't a complete watch...more like a wannabe.

[@lukemcevoy2385]

Hmmm. Not sure that's a £4000 watch at all. No COSC. Basic depth. Kinda leaves me a bit meh... For a little over £1000 one could get a DOXA with all the history and pedigree and all the specs.

[@pk1342]

Seiko watches cannot be chronometer certified. Only swiss watches can be chronometer certified. COSC is a marketing yardstick created to protect swiss exclusivity. Its the equivalent of the swiss throwing a hissy fit and ending the chronometer trials after Seiko blitzed them. I agree that the 8L should be regulated more tightly but you can't really blame the movement for that, you need to blame seiko for choosing not to regutlate it so tightly (equivalent GS 9S regulated to -3+5). The 8L is high end, much more so than any swiss workhorse like the 2892 so i dont think it can really he considered a disappointment in this package.

[@stujo718]

Love the reviews, keeping the price to the end on the pricey ones 👍👍. I’m guilty of turning off if they’re out of my league 😔. Seikostu says keep going, stay safe. 🍺.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend! Will do!!

[@wd99999]

SLA037 🐐

[@micksumo]

The same price i bought a brand new Omega SMP300 12 months ago..... grand Seiko maybe but you can buy so much more than a Seiko for this money.... i'd expect in-house and COSC for this money as a minimum.

[@damnbrosky]

For price of it you can have mm300 plus beautifull spb240j1 in my opinion better combo, but If you have them then why not?

[@jamaleog8591]

4K for gold plated details damn… Seiko give a f* their service and warranty…. Love their designs but hate their movements. Maybe their quartz solar stuff is better. I’m talking about Seiko not grand Seiko or Seiko 5

[@BrianHartman]

It's definitely a beautiful watch, but for that price, I would expect COSC certification. The watch seems to be overpriced, as-is.

[@dougieranger]

Well, it’s absolutely beautiful but personally, I wouldn’t pay over £4k for it.

[@JB-qt8eh]

It's $3380 @ sakura watches 😉

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Ooooooo?!

[@MaroMarenio]

The watch is awesome but the price OMG

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

AGREED!;)

[@gregcarnall9097]

Was it just the camera angle or was that bezel slightly misaligned :)

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Camera angle Greg! Pinpoint is this one

[@gregcarnall9097]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Phew, for that money it would have been unforgivable even for Seiko :)

[@thefrog9119]

How could it be the evolution on the 6159 as it is not a monobloc case. I would prefer to get the "Marine Master" latest edition which apparently is still a monobloc case. Or even better like you mentioned the Tudor Black Bay.

[@donnyboon2896]

Yes

[@gbsailing9436]

I don't consider this the best Seiko diver. I believe that honour belongs to the SLGA001. So awesome.

[@watchwayup]

Stunner! Hard to come to terms with the price though. Also noted that £4100 still doesn’t get you a signed crown from Seiko - the stubborn buggers aren’t giving in on that one 🤣

[@chrisbradshaw7708]

I get it and yet I don't. It says Seiko, yet with a Grand Seiko price tag. If Grand Seiko was only accessible in Japan and completely out of reach then I could probably understand expanding higher end models under the Seiko line but that isn't the case. On the other hand this is an amazing watch and I get the tempatation. I have my wife content on the fact that I collect Seiko for the value, durability and every other rationale I can give her. I can just hear the hatred coming out of her mouth if she knew I dropped four grand on a "Seiko".

[@drmanhattan225]

I think the whole non regulated thing is a red herring. There's several videos of these on timegraphers which show them operating within COSC, and that goes for all SLAs with an 8L movement.

[@lostandfiend]

World Bezel Federation is the best

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you for recognition my friend! Kurt will love it!

[@robh.2400]

Great review! Very nice watch, but it's not a perlative ceronometer, is it?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahaha no!!;)

[@chrisgreen764]

Great show as usual, but I think I'll stick with my blue faced Omega Seamaster professional 300 M, with its matching rubber strap. It costs less than this and it's fully certified. A true competitor to the Submariner.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

If I had the money and money was no object I’d personally take this over a Seamaster but the METAS chronometer is another level!

[@antonhallergren588]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR check out the Tudor BB ceramic. It's essentially an omega seamster with a ceramic blacked out case, classic Tudor looks and a 70 hour power reserve for less than the smp300 at retail.

[@tariqjoseph3562]

Yours is a £5200 watch, not less?

[@Sirkelsag666]

My Marinemaster 300 has the same movement. Gained 5 seconds over 7 days :)

[@mountainclawoutdoors]

Hay man, cool channel Tell Kurt, Taco Bell only has Pepsi, just so his hot-date isn't disappointed

[@f1hotrod527]

I thought Seiko had a spring dive diver that was more expensive than this?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Grand Seiko do my friend

[@Nils0scar]

They do indeed. In the prospex line.

[@edwinramos4910]

They do..in the LX line.

[@simonwright6882]

It's a lovely piece for sure but if I put a chocolate bar strap on the spb187 you would have to get pretty close to tell the difference.

[@rayray..3349]

DAMN, My Birth year watch..! However i would never Justify that MUCH MONEY on any watch. Don't mind a SEIKO..! NO DISRESPECT but it not even a GRAND SEIKO..!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching Ray!!!! Agree!!;)

[@zahimiibrahim3602]

'Best' is subjective at this level. The 8L35 movement is good but not the best Seiko can offer. I'd argue the SNR029 Spring Drive is the best non-GS, non LE Seiko diver. The SLA025 LE with the hi-beat 36000 movement would cost quite a bit more if you could find one.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Lovely stuff my friend! Life is subjective and it’s all about opinions ;)

[@cantrellisgod]

That price made my arse pucker.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahahah

[@w00t-w00t]

Just found your channel and loving your presentation style mate. Love the look of the SLA055 but have just gone for the SPB325 for a similar look at a quarter of the price. Keep the great content coming!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@garybunting3035]

It's almost like Prospex has become the new "almost GS but not quite" for nearly the same amount of money......like you ill stick to my more cheaper Seiko's........please review the new Tudor BB Pro as ive just purchased one and would like to know what you think of it #MWC 🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Gary your right!!!;) I’ll get a BBPRO in soon;)

[@JasonFerguson17t]

Seiko/Grand Seiko has to be one of the most confusing brands out there.

[@gavinBsussex]

For a bit more you can get an Omega Seamaster 300m diver brand new with a discount at the AD. Far better watch, and both COSC and METAS certified. This Seiko is undoubtedly a good watch, but your money would be far better off buying an Omega SMP or Tudor Black Bay Heritage 41, another better watch.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Good points my friend! But a Seiko just has that magic!!;)

[@ricfraser7436]

hold the phone, more than $4000 and no signed crown... come on Seiko wtf. great review very entertaining as usual!

[@Greggieboy76]

So I had to pause the video near the start and google the price ****spat out drink**** wow!! Gotta say it is a beaut though! This video was just pure class Russ, a helluva lot of hours gone into that! Loved it mate!!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Greggieboy I appreciate that a lot thank you my friend!! I know you watch a fair few channels so it means more to me!;)

[@Greggieboy76]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Welcome pal!

[@euanmacdonald1973]

Come on. Give us a review of the SPB317 PLEASE