The DARK SIDE SEIKO SPB335 Limited Edition

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[@EscapementWatch]

Check out the SILVER WHITE Save the Ocean Version Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHfRqpR7j9GBY5Y

[@Hard_7_Iron]

My wife went to my AD with me to resize her Omega. While waiting she saw this watch… not me, her. She purchased on the spot and handed it to me… 😊❤

[@stanleyling6116]

Lucky bugger.. Congrate.. you got a very understanding wife there.. 👍👍👍

[@sivanstar]

That's very sweet of her! Congrats!

[@Coldpack13]

My wife bought toilet paper today.

[@sivanstar]

Thats important as well my guy! 🙂

[@Coldpack13]

@@sivanstar That’s looking on the bright side.

[@rocnktm]

I love this watch! Especially the "offset" date window!!

[@abrownff]

I’m not much into PVD coated watches but this one is a beauty. Love the green on the hour markers and hands.

[@mybears1837]

Just ordered mine of eBay for 700 including tax and I’m so happy with this watch can’t wait to wear it gonna be my new daily and I’m thrilled.

[@SerialWheeler]

I have another Night Vision, but it's the king Samurai SRPH97. Simply love the feel of the dampened ceramic bezel. It is true that if you have sweaty hands, however, you might not always find it that enjoyable. A big joy to wear it... especially since I scored it for 380 €. This new night vision looks super sweetly proportioned

[@EscapementWatch]

Very nice!

[@johnrb9397]

I like dampened bezel sound as it’s a sign of authenticity!!

[@tuberaider]

I wonder when Seiko will make a version with the 6L37 movement inside.

[@natrick]

I just got this watch and I love it. The stock band is not great, I’m looking forward to getting a black jubilee bracelet for it.

[@johnrb9397]

Lovely looking watch.

[@shaunmontano9720]

I like this one. I might just get it

[@choukchoukj]

How does Black coating age on these ones ?

[@phillippugh2161]

Love the size and color

[@EscapementWatch]

AGREED!

[@expertreviews1112]

Saphhire glass secret measurement is provided in some videos and missing from others... too bad as I was looking forward to this ones glass dimension

[@khronokraze]

Looks sharp.

[@EscapementWatch]

a looker for sure!!!

[@KK-71]

Love the symmetry of the dial. The date window is a bit pointless and really shouldn't be there. This one is going on the 'to buy' list

[@timothywillis8883]

Love the lume!

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

The issue I have is that I love these watches. Now it doesn't sound like an issue but the issue comes in the pricing, I just don't think I could ever justify anywhere near the retail of them when there is so much competition in the Swiss and Micro market.

[@gg.komorebi]

Great review like always 👍 I prefer soft clicks

[@EscapementWatch]

I think I do as well except for when it comes to the black Bay 58. Which is precise clicky and soft at the same time. It combines both, probably my favorite bezel of all time.

[@Dz_Livestrong]

Awesome video as always man! Which one would you prefer between this model or spb207j1? Thanks

[@EscapementWatch]

This, because it wears smaller then the 207 for my wrist size I like that. Plus it's got a ton of character

[@Dz_Livestrong]

@@EscapementWatch Thats what i was thinking as well. Thanks man, that helps alot!!

[@chi1057]

Great looking watch. Is it a limited edition? If so how is it limited? Thanks for the content 👍

[@N3VURMYND]

Almost Every Seiko is a limited edition. They kind of use the term loosely. Most times (Unless it's a numbered model), it means that they'll only produce the model for a year.

[@EscapementWatch]

4500 Units! You can see the number in the case back shot during the video.

[@mybears1837]

4500 hundred made 😊

[@deandrethompson5341]

Is it possible to black pvd coat the SS bracelet used on the other versions of this watch?

[@jinxUKBK]

Very nice review my friend. I hope your channel is prosperous love the watch but me too have a 6.5" wrist and I get very limited to what I can wear.

[@harveytan7506]

Isn't that the dark version of the SPB317? IMO, the bezel click is not important as alignment with the chapter ring.

[@TexasBulldog74]

I’ve been a Seiko fan for a long time but their prices are getting stupid. Indices not lining up. Cheap bracelets but charging entry level Swiss prices. They have just lost my attention over the last few years with their prices and their non stop “limited editions” based in other parts of the world and they always get the better stuff. Also been severely let down with the 6r35 a few times already.

[@N3VURMYND]

You're not lying! I really hate that movement.

[@EscapementWatch]

I agree the movement is a trouble maker sometimes. But for example this one will do +8 seconds a day on wrist. 2 seconds off from COSC certification performance levels. The average Joe walking into the boutique for a watch wont care. Heck last time I went to Kavar jewelers to pick up a watch there was a customer complaining his Seiko presage was broken. I grabbed it and started to wind it. I told him if your not too active and sit at your desk 24/7 you got to wind it. He was blown away that you could wind it. He had a 5KX on his wrist as well, (that he also didn't know he could wind) but said it never gave him trouble. So he seems to be a watch fan, that didn't know winding existed. With that being said I wish Seiko made the 6 "L" the new standard grade movement for Prospex 1k watches. But if the mass casual watch buyers keep buying, Seiko will stay the course.

[@TexasBulldog74]

@@EscapementWatch Yeah the 6L would be fantastic. IMO their saving grace is their dials, most are stunning but i just refuse to spend over $400 on a watch that doesn't have sapphire (not that this one is the case but im sure you know) and they really need to put some time into improving their bracelets and improving their QC to get stuff to line up. They could get away with this stuff back when you were getting the SKX for $200 or their sarb's for $200-$300 but at current prices they need to wake up but your 100% correct that unless your a watch nerd like many of us you don't know what your missing once you pass the $500 range in terms of the rest of the market.

[@AmcoAutoGlass]

original one is best one

[@johnrb9397]

Did you end up keeping this one?

[@EscapementWatch]

No this one was lent into the channel by Kavar Jewelers

[@natrick]

Can anyone point me to a replacement bracelet that will actually fit this model? I want a metal bracelet to replace the rubber strap, but both types that I ordered won’t fit this slimmer case size.

[@treaves2175]

Did you try strapcode? Looks like they have some SPD black Braclets

[@N3VURMYND]

I admit, the watch really does look great but man, Seiko needs to tighten up those movement's for me to justify paying $1k. I just can't do it anymore.

[@zman8340]

Exactly

[@homeacres9454]

Yeahh me too

[@gotsouced4943]

F***ing limited edition. Doesn't that get old. Is that in part to justify over charging?

[@EscapementWatch]

LE's are usually priced a tad higher

[@zman8340]

Still got the terrible 6r movement . No seiko hasn’t done enough … how have they not come out with a true eta equivalent by now ? In contrast I very much prefer miyota 9000s. Thin, consistent accuracy, reliable , high beat. Kills seiko movements, and this being pvd instead of dlc another negative. On the positive I think it looks awesome.

[@EscapementWatch]

Seiko is secretive about their coating. I just say PVD sometimes because PVD is a process of coating a watch. DLC or Diamond Like Carbon, is a different way to use the PVD process. So in a way dlc can be pvd applied. So when I say PVD I mean the process. Seiko probably uses their own in house proprietary black titanium carbide or nitride plus Diashield to make there coating. Which I'm guessing is more durable then the typical pvd coatings. And Seiko has an ETA 2892 equivalent the 6 "L" but it is only in watches above 2k for some reason! They should bring it down to the 1k mark or 1.5k at least imo.

[@zman8340]

@@EscapementWatch good response . I know of the 6l movements but they put them in so little I don’t even bother to include them. Seiko is such a giant in horology I do expect more of them. Could easily bring the 6l down to the 1000 mark and replace it with something even better cosc etc for the 2-3k range

[@EscapementWatch]

This is my dream scenario. If I worked at Seiko I would make the 6L un-regulated the Prospex movement. Then add silicone hair spring, which is like a cheat code for movements to upgrade it to a "7L35" for the higher 2-3k mark. Seiko has developed an in house silicone hair spring and it is ready for release. But I think they are confused what to do with it and maybe only give it to GS? who knows

[@nn431xru1]

You lost me at the $950 price tag 😂. Not worth it.

[@johngoodenough3134]

I really like a damp one🤔😂

[@stephannordmann5346]

Toooo small

[@deech2086]

I like it but prefer my Helly Hansen LE to this.

[@Wvk5zc]

not fan of the price. Hope they dont sell well so seiko will reevaluate their strategy

[@phillippugh2161]

To late its sold out in dealers...so you should maybe get a citizen

[@JimLecinski]

Nice but for $1k no bracelet, pressed markers and unregulated 6R? Not a great value here.

[@alexs7758]

Go buy something else 🤗

[@jefferyneu3915]

Imdon’t give any thought to how a bezel click sounds. I care about function! This is beautiful, but too expensive for me.

[@manuelbarrera4696]

Checks price and specs 😒💵…. Goes back to AliExpress 😂

[@nightstalker824]

Nobody is calling this the "8kx" except you. I heard you call this model "8kx" on a previous review. Doesn't make sense. Sorry bud, I dont think u got to coin this nickname. Give it up already. I'll still watch your reviews, though.

[@EscapementWatch]

why doesn't it make sense? its based on the 6105-8000. 8000 = 8K and the X is because of the PROSPEX X. so 8KX. And its easier then slim willard or slim turtle. But yea the name didn't stick, everyone is calling it slim turtle which it isn't...oh well.

[@nightstalker824]

@EscapementWatch when seiko enthusiasts think of "---kx," they think of a watch resembling the SKX, which was not even a Prospex model. If you are going by your logic, then hell, we can have a bunch '---KX" prospex models out...

[@subzero9460]

No matter how nice this watch is it’s spoilt by fitting it with the appalling 6R35 movement 👎🏿👎🏿

[@oldschoolvinyasa]

i've had a number of 6R35's and no problems at all, they were all very accurate, this seems like a guy's equivalent to being a snarky gossiper, sniping away at a watch he's not gonna buy anyway....

[@Canada-gs3jc]

Not for me, hard pass