The visuaaaals 😩♥👏 Your videos are as high quality as a movie. Love it!
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Multumesc mult! :)
@Crotch_Goblin13 ай бұрын
Alexandra i love you neighbor ❤
@25365287 ай бұрын
High end Seiko is worth a try. I have a $2,800 SLA075 and it likely makes me the happiest of any watch I have ever had. I was real happy when I bought a Sea-Dweller new from my AD, but I might get more giddy over the Seiko. I was rotating the Seiko a lot with my Black Bay 58 blue, but my BB hasn’t seen my wrist in about a week because of this Seiko.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
uu, that's a beauty, I am looking for one as well :)
@user-og2ro4ux3n7 ай бұрын
This is my third favourite 62MAS reissue after the SLA017 and the SJE093. Your review offers a very good balance between love for Seiko and objectivity.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
haha, thanks, I will take it as a compliment! :)
@ph69jbl7 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeatersit is a compliment. I had the same feeling ;)
@-Alpha-Omega6 ай бұрын
I've had one for 2 years and I'm happy with it. The Grand Seiko finish is incredible (interior/exterior). The accuracy of the caliber is +1 s/d and, for those who made the effort to open the case, it is decorated. The bezel is perfectly aligned ;-) (it is not ceramic but titanium carbonate, as beautiful but more solid). The only fault I find with it is that at the purchase price, selling it with two rubber straps (of very good quality) is just small on the part of Seiko. It is an exceptional watch and those who criticize the price are not aware of the materials used and the manufacturing quality of this watch (Grand Seiko) P.S.: sorry for my English
@Stanjara7 ай бұрын
I think we can all agree that Seiko's next step is to remove that X and starts signing crowns. They can keep non aligned bezel tho. This one is really nice... I've had it on my wrist and its fantastic... but it's way over my budget. Great production as always Brave bezel aligner.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Haha! Thank you! It is an expensive model, agree. Definetely not worth the retail price.
@AverageBros7 ай бұрын
Congrats on the acquisition, and top-quality programming as per the usual. Although I do fantasize about trimming my collection down to a smaller handful of extra meaningful pieces, one underappreciated advantage of having a larger collection is learning to appreciate the individual quirks of distinct models. Once you let go of the lens that wants to filter every watch as super versatile, if not a bit boring at times, all-things/perfect one-watch type of idea, you can truly appreciate so many more watches for the unique and imperfect pieces they are, cheers!
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Thank you Mark! I fully agree, it's exactly what is happening to me currently, too many exciting watches and lesser time to enjoy / appreciate them properly. All the best, Andrei.
@cjsolarmusic7 ай бұрын
Have this. It’s wonderful and gets more wrist time than my BB58. Details are beautiful. Have an SKX and Willard that are enjoyable but clearly a massive step up to this watch over those.
@PeterKotsa7 ай бұрын
Beautiful, an excellent acquisition and welcome to the SLA043 club, there's only 1700 of us😊 Another excellent video as awlays 🥃
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Thank you Peter! it means you still enjoy yours! :) All the best, Andrei.
@PeterKotsa7 ай бұрын
Absolutely brother @@BraveBeaters
@petebystrowski66026 ай бұрын
I just bought the SPB147 (cappuccino dial) a few months ago and I absolutely love it, fits perfect on my 6.75" wrist. Removed the strap due to it's bulky hardware, replaced with an fkm black rubber from Dryden Watches. It has a ~70 power reserve, purchased new from local AD at under $900. I got lucky with this deal, but this watch is an absolute comfortable stunner that I highly, highly recommend. Great video, brother!
@Tribalius6 ай бұрын
There are two absolutely amazing things about this watch. The first is Ever Brilliant Steel, the watch stays brand new year after year after year without a single scratch. The second thing is the movement 8L, no matter in which position you turn the watch, the movement always works the same without any variations in seconds per day.
@alvinmick2187 ай бұрын
Overall I think it’s a beautiful timepiece but it certainly does have its detractors. The misaligned bezel/dial, the seconds hand, the 19mm lug width, and the retail price. If a pre-owned one could be found at a much more reasonable price, I’d be willing to consider it. Excellent video as always! Very well done 🥃
@Martinhauer7 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the great Seiko Diver. Yes, Seiko really pays for them I also wanted to see what's behind it and bought the 62mas SJE093J1. It is small but on the arm (similar to the Black bay 54) it is simply convincing. A lot of money, but still a great watch. Certainly one or two steps above the normal Seikos in terms of workmanship and feel. Mine is also a Keeper
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Thank you Martin! I envy you :D I missed the release and they were sold out fast. I think it's very nice and well sized. As you said, similar to 54.
@jameshoward97007 ай бұрын
An awesome watch! My favourite of the 62MAS reissues - a better size and much better movement than the SJE and the best colour option of the 39mm SLA watches. The EB steel is very impressive too. Best of the bunch - wear it well!
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Thank you James! I like it except for the coated second hand.
@goldenarm0097 ай бұрын
To me, Seiko is a wonderful proposition at the $300-$500 price range. I just bought a regular turtle (srpe93) last week, and I absolutely love it on an army green NATO. I don’t know that I could spend much more than that on a Seiko and be as happy.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
That's a solid iconic diver offered for crazy money, congrats!
@garretthu24667 ай бұрын
Congrats! I have the older beater SRP775 and a SRPA21 and they are fantastic watches. It’s great Seiko covers both ends of the spectrums, from entry level to luxury, you can stay with Seiko. 😁
@yaaxarr89777 ай бұрын
Love those vintage reissues !!! Need one for my box !
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Works on the wrist as well :D
@yaaxarr89777 ай бұрын
I bought a SBDX053 with X on the dial but still on transit so cannot say if this will work too. I still dreaming with those reissues (gray dial) ! @@BraveBeaters
@ph69jbl7 ай бұрын
Actially the first time Seiko dipped their toes into reissuing vintage models was in 2000 with theor famous 2000 reissues collections. i am surprised it took them almost two decades to realise that there is a big cow to milk with huge potential in their heritage models. Now they are unstoppable… probably they will keep on reissuing until 2078 when they will reissues 2024 reissues
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
2078 :)))) Next year, 60'th anniversary, hold your beer :D
@bigsmooshflopdong337 ай бұрын
The SLA models in person completely outshine all expectations. Any SLA model is top notch stuff.
@stevemoreno62417 ай бұрын
Really good-looking Seiko. The rubber straps really works on this watch.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
They look good, contributing to the aggresive shape of the case. Cheers!
@calvinchann19967 ай бұрын
Agree, but too long. They should have offered a shorter option in both colours.
@MaartenAnna7 ай бұрын
I would put it on a tropical strap (blue or black).
@calvinchann19967 ай бұрын
@@MaartenAnna lug width of 19mm makes that quite difficult to get a good tropical.
@MaartenAnna7 ай бұрын
@@calvinchann1996 You're right, quite hard, but I had a look around, it should be possible for 20-40 bucks.
@carmelo34544 ай бұрын
Very beautiful and kind of expensive, thanks for showing.
@Fang_Peanut7 ай бұрын
It’s an absolute beauty worth the money I don’t care what anyone says, the finish is as good as any other diver you can buy for £8k or under - just a bit too big and tall for my wrist so I sold it when the the 093 came out and got that! THE perfect 62MAS reissue! I also owned the sla033 which was definitely too big if you are on the border with the 043.
@MeestroDavid7 ай бұрын
Why all the comments about it being overpriced? It's a hand-made watch with a hand-built, in-house movement (by Grand Seiko, no less), a hand-finished case made from a unique alloy, has loads of history, and it's from a brand with impeccable heritage to boot...Comparatively, it seems like a bargain compared to Omega, Rolex, Breitling and others who are charging thousands more for mass-produced watches built by robots that have the same specs and equal (at best) dial and case finishing. Just seeing it next to that similarly-priced Tudor, which looks downright industrial by comparison says everything about the care that went into the Seiko. Looks like a great deal if you're buying a high-quality luxury watch, but maybe not if you're buying a logo and a marketing campaign.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
I agree, this one at least, feels to be a special one due to the case. I think people complain about how affordable was the brand a few years back and how expensive their watches has become now.
@highflying197 ай бұрын
No bracelet, no problem. My favorite straps for this watch has been a Artem sailcloth for summer and a Strap tailor Japanese veg tanned leather for the colder months here in Colorado. I also put the original tang buckles on these straps so it looks killer.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Aa very nice, with the original buckles. I wonder if you liked the sailcloth from Artem, I have 2, good looking, but they are very stiff, really hard to wear them
@highflying197 ай бұрын
@BraveBeaters you just got to wear them. It does take a minute to get the broke in, but once they conform to your wrist, it's extremely comfortable. And yeah, they are extremely good-looking. If you never wear it it will never break in
@turradi11266 ай бұрын
Great OG Blancpain design, that looks good after so many years. Really enjoyed your video.
@SerialWheeler7 ай бұрын
Just bought the SRPH77 (mini Tuna) and was really surprised when you mentioned this 62MAS has a misaligned bezel...this $350-$500 Tuna has a perfectly aligned bezel strangely enough. I guess it just goes to show that Seiko doesn't guarantee that an over $2500 model will have flawless QC. Also, was surprised to hear about the rigidity of those rubber straps. Funny enough, the rubber strap on the srph77 is very smooth...how counterintuitive from Seiko. In any case, the watch itself is truly beautiful and your choice of pairing it with the bracelet is very good. Excellent video! Was really happy for your that Teddy showcased you in his clip. Well deserved 🤘🏻
@ph69jbl7 ай бұрын
That mini Tuna might be fake if the bezel aligns ;)
@SerialWheeler7 ай бұрын
@@ph69jbl 😂😂 fair point! But nah, it's legit. Am avut și un King Samurai SRPH97 cu bezel perfect aliniat. Cred că depinde mult cine pe ce tură de QC e. Ma început să vorbesc în română gandindu-ma că numele canalului e Nr de Prahova 😂😂. In any case, best thing is to see the watch in person before buying (or convince the seller you have a mental condition and make them send you all possible pictures with bezel alignment). Noroc!
@ph69jbl7 ай бұрын
@@SerialWheeler da, cel mai bine e sa i poti vedea inainte. Avantajul meu e ca ma joc atat de mult cu bezelul incat aproape niciodata nu ajunge sa fie la ora 12 asa ca pot trai linistit cu misaligned bezels :) numai bine!
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
stai ca s-a schimbat limba :D
@wearetheunknown81626 ай бұрын
I tried a SLA43, it was pretty much perfect. Passed on it at the time due to cost, got one of the cheaper versions 62 mas in blue dial. Much better for me.
@leeharrisonphotos41755 ай бұрын
Great review! Sold my BB58 to get one and love it. Rarity, Case shape, shade of blue dial .,ever brilliant steel hands and markers are all better although accuracy and bezel action better on the Tudor. Also Seiko UK service centre is👌🏻
@Koishishibaman7 ай бұрын
Congratulations on a great watch. I have tried mine on rubber, leather, sail cloth. Ended up on a strapco vintage style ladder bracelet. Like the look! Beautiful , but tough. I wear this on a farm some times.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Great pick, I like the bracelet.
@WatchesAndPhotography7 ай бұрын
Beautiful watch.
@BobMarley-pm1xb7 ай бұрын
Super review Andrei! I am 70 soon. A guy ought to get a nice watch by then….? No? I’m looking.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Uu! Long years ahead! (we say) You should get a fine Rolex as a birthday present.
@BobMarley-pm1xb7 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeaters I like the Glass TAG in blue (the black one has the date at 12:00…..sheeese) but used probably. MSRP is almost $6500.00 😭😭😭, lol!
@garretthu24667 ай бұрын
The SJE093 is still available for order. Topper Jewelers in Burlingame, California still has allocation available.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Really? I will take a look. thank you :)
@garretthu24666 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeatersYes, they should arrive February. As far as I was told, Seiko split them into 2 production runs so for those that missed out, there is still hope.
@jayeyesacks16046 ай бұрын
In terms of dimensions, this watch is perfect, right up to the 14mm thickness. This is one of Seiko's downfalls--they make beautiful watches that can tend to bobble on the wrist due to case height (think Alpinist and SKX specifically). It would be fantastic if Seiko would utilize a fraction of their enormous profit towards developing thinner and more accurate movements that would compete directly with Miyota's 9 series.
@golf-n-guns7 ай бұрын
It's gorgeous but hard to justify the price.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Agree!
@philipblockf28577 ай бұрын
Yeah, looking at grey market for this Seiko that are bumping up against Grand Seiko prices. Whaaa?
@drbobsnightmare25216 ай бұрын
The promised accuracy isn't inspiring but I'm getting +30 seconds or less per month from my 8L35 mm300 SLA 021 and I'm so happy I pulled the trigger on it. New and unworn $2299
@ravipanjini12536 ай бұрын
@@drbobsnightmare2521 that's a good price congrats! These SLA diver's are so well finished
@RJMac19825 ай бұрын
No it’s not at all difficult to justify the price. This piece blows Tudor divers out of the water
@gonzalogascon24077 ай бұрын
It would be great if you can make a video explaining all seiko movements and the reasons for the whole range of prices for similar watches.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
That's a good idea, yes :)
@MaartenAnna7 ай бұрын
Looks stunning, great footage (as always). But quite expensive. That's why I built myself a Seiko Mod, 62 MAS homage. But a little different, as an homage (or Seiko Mod) can never be exactly the same.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Thank you! On which case it is the MOD based ? The SPB143 one?
@FadeToBlack21816 ай бұрын
I really love this watch but ended up going with the SLA055 and SLA057 which I think are a little better finished with the hour marker details and capped second hand. The 20mm lug size is also better for strap options, but for die hard 62MAS lovers I think this is the best one imo.
@cuestion-de-tiempo6 ай бұрын
The big issue here is that the 62MAS is a Blancpain bathyscape homage; the 62 MAS is also the most Swiss Seiko watch you will ever find, this happened due to winning the bid for the 1964 Tokyo summer Olympics, Seiko simply had no time to spend creating a new design for their first diver... so they went for the homage route. A few years later they finally came around with their own designs (in 1967 they presented the 6215 -7000 replaced quickly by 6159-7000 -> today's -> SLA021 OR the 1968's model 6105-8000 -> todays -> SPB333J1 which was the true replacement of the 62MAS) all these watches (Vintage OR remakes) are the TRUE ONLY Seikos you will ever need; thanks for creating content man.
@user-cu1ul6kg2p6 ай бұрын
Mine gussl The new watch is great! I've praised its realism many times. I really recommend checking out their selection.
@andreas20096 ай бұрын
Have this watch. Love this watch! Wear this watch.... a lot!
@wd999996 ай бұрын
I had to pause the video and go strap on my SLA037 😁 great watches!
@dk.614 ай бұрын
Complimenti per il video. A mio avviso orologio spettacola, mi spiace per i tanti vorrei ma non posso ;-)
@AcmeRocket7 ай бұрын
One of my most worn watches.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Enjoy it! :)
@turnbasedtoddy76645 ай бұрын
I would still go with the 093. 37mm is perfect for this watch. I do really love the blue color of the one here though.
@rorschach85855 ай бұрын
You should review the Baltic Aquascaphe and maybe do a comparison with the 62MAS. Similar dimensions, similar domed crystal, similar coin-edge bezel, 28,800 bph Japanese movement, but more vintage-looking and WAY more affordable.
@bestboy8976 ай бұрын
really nice vid
@josevasquez17816 ай бұрын
I was like what a another release! This is old news I sold mine within the year because it was to thick and my SLA037 was more transparent the dial just popped maybe better crystal more than this the 043. I'm enjoying my SJE093 now along with the Legend Diver 39, I'm good who needs a 5-7K diver that's suppose to be a daily to ding once in a while.
@fidelpablo63407 ай бұрын
I went for a more modern JDM model. The TransOcean, it's like if an Oris, had a baby with a Seiko. Big, but sits really good on wrist.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
haha! you are right, it looks like an Oris.
@George_Lewis6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review. I suppose your claim "The ONLY Seiko diver you will ever need" is true. However, so is just about every other Seiko diver in their current line-up... meaning, most of their other divers can do whatever this reissue can. And, most of them can do it for a Hell of a lot less money, too.
@prwoland37507 ай бұрын
Another fantastic video thanks. Your title is almost a clickbait for a Seiko-holic 😂. If I had to keep only one Seiko diver (out of 11) this would be the SLA039 also in every-brilliant steel. It is for me the ultimate Marinemaster and the high beat 36,000 is historically consistent while its height not an issue with a monobloc which is by design a monster. But I don’t have any 62mas (yet, I have the same Seiko bird in my head) and there’s n empty spot in my diver box
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Uu! That 039 is sexy, I know the model, has as well an ever brilliant case. You are indeed a seiko fan it you have the 093 model :) and happy hunting for the perfect 62 mas model, the 8L one or the newer 6L version, I am tempted to hunt for the 37 mm version. Cheers! :)
@pibblesnbits6 ай бұрын
As someone who owns an SLA037, I dont think it is worth the money but it totally seems like the type of watch to fill that watch box for you.
@defenestratedone7 ай бұрын
I got this watch last year. It's pretty much the only seiko I wear now.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Congrats! Solid daily watch for sure :)
@clo27157 ай бұрын
I wish Seiko would make their SLA models between 12.5 and 13mm thick.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Ideally :)
@tachillecremonini3877 ай бұрын
Pretty watch
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@stocksxbondage7 ай бұрын
Does anyone find Seiko skin divers to be overpriced considering Seiko’s level of finishing, accuracy, and quality control? Edit: for reference SLA043 retails more than a Black Bay but less than a Pelagos. You could almost buy 2 Longines Legend Divers for this Seiko with +/- 15 second per day accuracy.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
100%. This is a 5K retail watch with a missaligned pip :)
@skandahooligan887 ай бұрын
If I were in the market for a skin diver, I think I'd go for an Oris Diver 65
@brucesuitt9937 ай бұрын
I bought mine new for less than $3k. No one is paying retail for this.
@stocksxbondage7 ай бұрын
@@skandahooligan88 I was thinking the exact same thing. Finishing, movement, heritage. I’d enjoy the Oris more
@stocksxbondage7 ай бұрын
@@brucesuitt993 that’s much more like it. Still, the movement is as accurate as my $400 Samurai. I think this watch should’ve retailed no more than the new Marinemasters.
@buzludur6 ай бұрын
i really like this channel
@calvinchann19967 ай бұрын
I got one on Black Friday with 30% off 😂. Unfortunately after that it has been sent back to Seiko as it was running about 5 minutes fast per day. Waiting for it to come back.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Uu, hot catch!
@DzejWiJV7 ай бұрын
I like it
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@uhrologe25967 ай бұрын
This would had been an awesome 1.5K Watch. Such a shame. But speaking divers. I'm totally intrigued by the Wise AD8. A review would be great. ... .... If I may allowed to ask for.😊
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
I know the model, I was tempted to grab one for review at some point.
@Robert-vw3od4 ай бұрын
I’ve seen other reviews of this watch and everybody says the same. This watch is on a par with the Rolex submariner in every way.
@martinharrison42456 ай бұрын
I got mine about 3 years ago preowned for under £ 2.4 k. The watch cost just over £4k new. Decent preowned ones now cost about the same as i paid for mine . So its kept its preowned value at least. That said i doubt it would be easy to sell as people think 2.5k for a seiko is just silly. Untill you get one and realise what a beautiful watch it truely is. Imo the 043 is the best reissue of the 62mas. Yes i realise the high beat movement 037 is technically the best, but that was 2k more at list price. The latest release is nice , but too small for most men at 37mm, and doesnt have the everbrilliant steel either. The 017 did come with a bracelet though , and it would have been nice if all the slas had one too. But all the sla 62mas watches are beautiful in their own ways , and if your a seiko fan , then it doesn't get much better than this .
@pibblesnbits6 ай бұрын
I cant remember which bracelet I used but I bought a seiko bracelet like 7 years ago for a project. I think it was one of the SPB diver bracelets. Anyways I ground down the endlinks and it fits the SLA037 pretty dam near perfectly. It balances the watch pretty well and makes it alot more comfortable on wrist. Not that it isnt a comfortable watch to begin with
@martinharrison42456 ай бұрын
@@pibblesnbits I started doing this with my spb051 bracelet , but the holes wouldn't align , so its still in progress , lol.
@unixnerd237 ай бұрын
I have a few Seikos including a 38mm SKX031 diver. But their new pricing really puts me off getting any more. I'd be looking at micro brands for something interesting and better value. But that's a nice watch.
@dr.inking7 ай бұрын
Best Seiko!!!
@Huitzinga6 ай бұрын
I have a San martin Reissue, 37mm,sellita movement,runs at 4+spd and lume last the entire night, all for less than 400
@Huitzinga6 ай бұрын
Also the lug gap is 20mm so less problems finding straps.
@gsamuele776 ай бұрын
What is the bracelet you used? I really like the design!
@siddhant46s547 ай бұрын
Anyone who says it’s too expensive doesn’t know what’s up . Its the iconic 62mas case design in every-brilliant steel , with a rebranded grand seiko movement 8L35 is an absolute workhorse of a movement , made and finished in the grand seiko studio to the same high standards as GS , brilliant zaratsu finished case and hour markers with absolutely no dust under the sapphire crystal . It’s honestly a bargain at that price! Just get a tudor at that price under a macro lens or microscope you cam see how fucking bad it is with so many dust particles under the sapphire, the ugly and badly finished hands and hours markers either such rough edges and the kenissi movements that they don’t even bother to service and just replace it during service. If you take all that into account the Seiko looks like a fuckin bargain tbh!,
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
I agree, they do offer a lot of value compared to the price range competition. Cheers!
@ph69jbl7 ай бұрын
As a former owner of the SLA017… after seeing the multitude of reissues launched since 2017 that diluted the essence of the 62mas (probably diluted from all the milk Seiko miked from the vintage Seiko cow) … what I can say is that I regret AF selling my 017 (which btw, did have a bracelet - ugly and cheap looking AF but it had a bracelet…).
@mimesache89987 ай бұрын
I think seiko added a zero by mistake 😅
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
:)))) true
@avlism6 ай бұрын
what bracelet is that at 2:46? It looks awesome!
@moneymikz7 ай бұрын
You can tell it’s a Seiko because the bezel does not align😂
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Classic :)
@craig21006 ай бұрын
Expensive, but beautiful
@offcamber6 ай бұрын
Nice Sweater
@springbay17 ай бұрын
Is it just me not getting the NWA reference in the thumbnail? Straight outta money? 🙃
@willjr25207 ай бұрын
I wonder what Seiko is going to do for a 60th anniversary. Reissue a reissue of a reinterpretation of a …
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
New seiko 62 mas models aand, at least one more Willard :D
@WilliamInternational6 ай бұрын
I have the sla037 that cost 6300 and i still need to pay to have it regulated, it’s 20 sec fast a day with the high beat movement, other than that it’s a great watch.
@pibblesnbits6 ай бұрын
You can regulate the movement easy. It will still have some positional variance which is odd for a highbeat movement. After having mine regulated it has been +/- 2 sec on wrist per day. Makes it lesss disappointing but the accuracy from factory sucked.
@MrCliteatswood7 ай бұрын
How does this stack up against the Uemura? Is that the willard reissue you'd return to?
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
They are very different, Uemura has it's own thing, it is bigger and more elegant. As design and looks, I'd lean more towards Uemura than the SLA033 as an example.
@pibblesnbits6 ай бұрын
I own the SLA025, SLA033, and SLA037. I think the SLA025 is the most beautiful and legible of the three, but is a bit too thick. The SLA037 is the most comfortable, acceptably thick, falls in the middle on beauty, and is a step down on legibility. The SLA033 kind of falls in between on everything and gets lost in the collection. Its not the most beautiful, legible, or comfortable but does a well enough job at each category to be acceptable. To me, it doesn't stand out and my desire to wear it just isn't there as a result. These are all subjective things however. It makes a great all around watch and would be a perfect watch for a single watch collection. As a matter of fact, the Willard had the best build quality of my three SLA watches. It was the only watch to have a perfectly aligned bezel, and it was the only one with decent timekeeping from factory. It ran at =/-4 seconds per a day consistently. It also has that unique Seiko charm in its scalloped case design, something you wont get from other brands. It also takes strap changes the best between the three SLA watches, looking good on a nato or rubber. You will have to accept that it doesn't have a bracelet option though. This would be something major to consider if you get one! The SLA049 Uemera does have a bracelet which really changes things up.
@galaga88346 ай бұрын
How do you compare this watch to the SBDX001/017 Marinemaster? I have thought about selling mine for the SLA043.
@BraveBeaters6 ай бұрын
Sbdx001 must be a keeper. The x'less mm is more important than the 62 mas. But the difference is big, the case is way more comfy on the 62 mas platform. Cheers
@galaga88346 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeaters thanks brother. I’ll keep my Marinemaster.
@ph69jbl6 ай бұрын
@@galaga8834smart decision ;)
@gitikar19986 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@shuycg7 ай бұрын
Can talk a bit more about that Brave Beater top? Not clear how the watches are getting their rankings. Is it just chronological order?
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Just chronological order, not a top. I guess It's my fault because I always say ''in the position #''
@shuycg7 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeaters I guess you could say something like: this [watch] enters in the Brave Beaters list. It's the 55th addition. Or, is worthy of the BB list...
@369MatteGrey7 ай бұрын
May I know where can I look at the Hall of Fame list?
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
you can check it by picking the bravebeaters playlist from the channel
@369MatteGrey7 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeaters thanks but I still don’t see it. Would you mind to be more specific? 😀
@Sirkelsag6667 ай бұрын
I dont think these are priced to high. I have the MM300 SLA021 and its an expenssive Seiko. There is many differences in the price brackets that the eye cannot see.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
mm300 is very cool, agree! :)
@hugoherrera45047 ай бұрын
Where did you get the metal bracelet?
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Forstner Rivet Bracelet - Stretch or Solid Links
@swapnilkadam53736 ай бұрын
Well its great. But i dont get it. Why wouldn't i get something like Christopher Ward Trident Pro or Mido Ocean star instead of this? comes at almost half price.
@ph69jbl7 ай бұрын
There is something deep down inside me too telling me to buy another Seiko. Could be a bird. Most likely a talking parrot: Seiko Seiko Seiko Seiko 😂
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAH! You had them all! :)
@guidine77 ай бұрын
Way too expensive
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Agree! :)
@AK-rq1cz7 ай бұрын
With no bracelet too
@highflying197 ай бұрын
Do some research, i got mine for $2500 pre owend mint, and it's one of my favorites in the box. This watch is special
@AK-rq1cz7 ай бұрын
@@Ktrb I have an spb 143 and I like the bracelet. But I get what you are saying and agree for anything below that tier.
@garretthu24667 ай бұрын
Depends, if you’re a comparison / Spec client then I agree, its price is aspirational. But this SLA043 along with all the other SLA/SJE limited reissues are aimed at the taste clientele and that is where the product differentiates itself. I love the use of EverBrilliant steel because none have the SuperHard coating which means the watch can be polished back to new condition whenever it goes in for service. On that note, Seiko needs to stop using that outdated Diashield coating thats inferior to the competitors, still scratches rather easily and makes refinishing impossible.
@MisterKnightly7 ай бұрын
Looks great, but at that price, no. The only Seiko Diver one needs is the King Turtle, let's be fair...
@GEMSofGOD_com7 ай бұрын
Not a bad choice for a man like Gates or Jobs!
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
ahahah!
@GEMSofGOD_com7 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeaters For real tho bro
@ole77777717 ай бұрын
May I ask what metal bracelet that is?
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Forstner Rivet Bracelet - Stretch or Solid Links
@ole77777717 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeaters thank you always appreciate your videos I have sla037 looking for a bracelet
@truthseeker7876 ай бұрын
Just get a grand seiko for that price
@Explorer40mm6 ай бұрын
2k for a steel wrist watch, just the head, no bracelet, the bezel better align perfectly. Otherwise I’d return it to the seller immediately.
@stefanotattifrongia36127 ай бұрын
I think that the new Marinemaster beat this one hands down. Good watch still but at this price is just for Seiko fanatics. I will buy Omega or Tudor or Brietling for that price and sound ridiculous.
@knutjunker20197 ай бұрын
The Price! I would rather pay about 600 Euros for a WISE Adamascus. And you know what? I'll buy one this year.
@BraveBeaters6 ай бұрын
:)
@vjsseafoodmountgravatt95683 ай бұрын
lol. Enjoy the Wise!
@greenerick6 ай бұрын
It's not worth it. Have a Seiko LX titanium spring drive, much better movement, anyway, great video
@theshadowman13985 ай бұрын
Nope. I am getting the Emperor Tuna Automatic. That is my endgame Seiko.
@jamess47477 ай бұрын
This is why Seiko needs to get rid of the X. The watch is stunning without it and would be totally ruined with it.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Honestly, the text is pretty faded, the X could had been there as well :)))
@jamess47477 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeaters congrats none the less.
@jessemunoz26427 ай бұрын
”You can tell it's a genuine Seiko, bc the bezel does not align” lol.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
yes :D
@greenerick6 ай бұрын
My Seiko LX titanium spring drive is fine, so I'm fine selling the Omega Seamaster
@mountainhobo7 ай бұрын
$4,500 🤣 😂 🤣
@sibrayJP7 ай бұрын
Buying a Seiko is similar to buying a vintage car. Soothing to stare at but not always working as good as it looks. One question, how much does it cost to buy a Seiko with a no slop bezel? No one knows.
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
A vintage car has value retention :D
@sibrayJP7 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeaters Some appreciate but not all haha.
@terryfenner81427 ай бұрын
No doubt a beautiful watch but not having an aligned bezel pip with marker at this price point is just lazy from seiko . I can forgive them for this with an entry level seiko 5 but come on….usually you could say it is probably a one off but this is way too common .
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
You are right.
@shipmate35776 ай бұрын
Too bad a Seiko can’t make a decent matching bracelet for its watches
@cristianbaciu86237 ай бұрын
First!!!
@BraveBeaters7 ай бұрын
Haha! Cheersy! :)
@ph69jbl7 ай бұрын
Report!!!
@MegaRich77 ай бұрын
Anyone can make 2 watches and attach the words "Limited edition". This doesn't make the watch more valuable in my book. I find myself ignoring the Seiko brand more and more due to their ridiculous pricing. I don't think you can make your brand a luxury brand just because you have high pricing.