Link to Rob's channel is here- / b20ef Thanks for watching guys...and side note if anyone is willing to lend the green SPB105 in for a video that would be killer!
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@speedzero74784 жыл бұрын
I bought this one back in December. Forget the haters, it was very much worth it. Looks and feels like a quality, but unique piece. Industrial but with a soft silicone strap and fancy finishes. Would absolutely buy it again if I went back in time.
@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306 Жыл бұрын
May I ask how much you paid for it back then? Do you recommend this watch after 3 years?
@LeMarsouin9Ай бұрын
@@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306 I got this watch a few months ago. It's good and feels solid. The case finishing is awesome, so is the lume. However, the bracelet has to be replaced in my opinion. It's not that comfortable especially under a cuff. The bezel is great and aligns, but is has some back play and feels a bit sharp when you touch the gap between the bezel and the insert. Overall a great watch if you manage to get a deal on it. Got mine for around 600€ and it seems pretty fair to me.
@caomhan845 жыл бұрын
This watch is a freaky optical illusion. I have a small wrist...probably 6.25 inches. This watch seriously wears like a 40mm. I just don't get it. The fit is truly excellent.
@fuatyilmaz-hq9bs5 жыл бұрын
i have the same size. what else do you enjoy to wear?
@caomhan845 жыл бұрын
@@fuatyilmaz-hq9bs I wear the Turtle, the Monster, Omega SMP, among the larger ones. Also a lot of smaller hand-winds. The one problem with this model that prevented me from getting it originally was the 50mm lug to lug. I thought all I could handle was 48. But it turns out I shouldn't have worried because it fits wonderfully. When people say it looks smaller than the specs, they aren't lying. It does NOT look like a 44 on the wrist. 41 max.
@liamboncodin17855 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with this. Was really bummed out when i saw the dimensions when the mm200 was released but i was able to try one yesterday and it wears smaller than the turtle I own. Will probably pull the trigger on the blue hole variant
@diegoeffio4 жыл бұрын
Same wrist size and same impression here! I think it wears smaller due to the beveled edges of the lugs, with different types of polishing. The thinness of the bezel and font used helps too! Clever design.
@jeffwenger5610 Жыл бұрын
I just acquired this piece brand new. An absolute stunner!!!! Perfect all around, and the blue lume is unbeatable, the new models don't compare in strength. Put it on the Uncle Seiko Black waffle and the Tropic....insanely comfortable on both!
@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306 Жыл бұрын
Can I ask how much you paid? I can get a brand new model for €600.
@jeffwenger5610 Жыл бұрын
$688 USD shipped
@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffwenger5610 thanks Jeff! I am so tempted now.. I always wear my watch on a Sean Connery style nato strap because of the comfort and I like to be more under the radar. The newest Prospex models are around 1300-1400 USD I believe.. So with this SPB087 I can get a high quality Seiko for more than half the price.. 🤯 Seems to be a killer deal!
@jeffwenger5610 Жыл бұрын
These older models are definitely a notch or two above the new MM200 reduced. This old lume formula is far superior. I also just picked up the SPB097 Twilight last week brand new for $685 shipped. Retail is $1150. Deal of the century, perfect alignment. Enjoy!!!
@Erik-xy5xj5 жыл бұрын
Samurai hands all polished would look so much better 😂
@coronetmag5 жыл бұрын
Looks real rugged on a green NATO. Thanks for the review Bruce! Fun to see your AK in the shot.
@RandomRobReviews5 жыл бұрын
I like watches
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Lies
@craigwthomson4 жыл бұрын
Me too 😀
@TheCrispyjones4 жыл бұрын
I never knew
@scottlalonde28783 жыл бұрын
Didn't notice, Rob
@milaweitz3 жыл бұрын
It’s on my list. I like the watch as it is. I am not the bracelet guy, mostly silicone, or nato strap.
@EverydayWatchGuy5 жыл бұрын
The case shape and dimensions seem like a step up from other Seiko divers. Also enjoy the dual-lume application :)
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Its a very wearable watch even for a Seiko
@Mattandcamille4 жыл бұрын
PADI is placed there for a reason. When it is 6 o'clock the hour hand completely obscures the logo for a clean look
@22Phanatic5 жыл бұрын
I Have this bad boy, and I agree with you on the black painted hand ends kinda suck especially when the minute hand is straight up the hour hand, that said I love the watch and I did put it on a bracelet and added a MM ratcheting clasp I had, and presto MM200 😂
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Well done Bob! That MM clasp is great
@laikainspace14 жыл бұрын
I can't agree on your comment about spacing on the dial. It looks fine to me.
@FdJ965 жыл бұрын
I never realized the Prospex logo was an P and S combined... That's pretty cool actually
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
'Professional Specifications' -> prospex
@khronokraze5 жыл бұрын
I do like the SBDC097 Twilight Blue as my favorite of the new mm200s. This would be my 2nd favorite. I do like this one a lot. it say PADI, but, it doesn't have all the PADI design attributes such as more red accents.. which is actually better for me as I prefer this more conservative approach with just having the blue & red bezel insert. FYI, I'd get it from Gnomon because they have exclusive option with bracelet.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
twilight blue is a gorgeous watch from pictures, I've yet to see it in person
@khronokraze5 жыл бұрын
@@BruceWilliams I have yet to see one in person as well, from all I've seen from pics and video, it does look gorgeous. Love the blue dial and how it has black and orange accents. Nice set with bracelet and strap. Particularly hard to find item if you can find one. Only a handful overseas like in Europe is what I was able to quickly google find. Unfortunately, for me, these MM200's wear just a tiny bit too large for me sometimes depending on where it rests on my wrist and the angle I'm looking at it... I notice it enough to the point where it's best to just sell for something that gives me less fitment doubts... I did have an SBDC063 on bracelet before.
@jasonkeith17255 жыл бұрын
"Seiko Guy, " $900 is a lot to pay for all of the problems on the dial. At that price range, the competition gets very tough.
@albertohernandez25575 жыл бұрын
I own one new Seiko Dark Green Sunset and it is incredible Greetings from Spain
@resjon79813 жыл бұрын
The SPB087 is the real SKX replacement.
@scottlalonde28783 жыл бұрын
Nice review from a year ago, Bruce, thank you. Watch is nice, hands don't bother me. Lack of steel bracelet does
@chuckschillingvideos4 жыл бұрын
Kind of disappointing that the minute hand isn't outlined in red (as we've come to expect from Seiko PADI variants), and that Seiko went with a plain black dial.
@elarson3125 жыл бұрын
I agree with you completely on the bracelet. This watch on the supplied strap is too mundane. But I think the dial is fine. Many brands have a lot more writing and symbols on their dials (Rolex?) than Seiko.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Some do not mind the dial for sure... but the spacing seems off to me
@jefferyneu39155 жыл бұрын
I don’t mind the logo issues with the dial, but those hands really don’t belong on a $900 watch! Other than that, it’s a cool watch
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Agreed Jeffery
@VersedNJ5 жыл бұрын
I have the SRPA21 Padi, it isn't as expensive as the model you've shown, and like $412 came with a bracelet and changed to an aftermarket Archer black silicon, which is less expensive than Seiko's and and find it comfortable and durable. Maybe should have bought Seiko's band a thrice or more the price, but like the feel, fit and finish. Nice combo to be honest. Have a JDM Arnie on order will be able to check the finer differences between the two.I don't wear it often, but not never. It need these kind of straps or bracelet for work as a the need to constantly wash my hands, Usually wear my . Monster when I'm at work. Can't wait for my Arine to show up, hopefully I get it in the next few weeks. Do prefer but don't mind it's a solar quartz the features make it work it to me and price was fair. Usually like $25 more plus sales tax savings helps, and don't want Padi version which can be be found at my usual ADM "Long Island Watch" have Have Seiko and SPDC069 JDM on order . And should get in a week. or so on bracelet, I love the color and bracelet . .
@VersedNJ5 жыл бұрын
I do know if at cost, buy bracelet and switch if need be,
@edwardcrater35915 жыл бұрын
Nice watch. However, too expensive considering that is a very competitive segment of the market.
@darrenkidd8575 Жыл бұрын
I recently bought this watch for £499.00 discounted better value at that price a very nice watch
@marcj33745 жыл бұрын
Chapter ring alignment looks out to the left at 6 o'clock. It beggars belief Seiko still haven't addressed this.
@jeffreybowden98355 жыл бұрын
Why are Seiko hand sets too short on all but the highest end pieces ? This is more of an irritation than their quality control issues.
@satriadewantara91294 жыл бұрын
it looks good, but which one better? this or the SPB077J1? the same model with different strap, different bezel insert color, and different lume color
@chrismenes49955 жыл бұрын
Much too expensive for what one gets. Lots of good watches in that category. There are also many good microbrands for considerably less. The irony is that many use Seiko movements and put out a better product.
@stebesplace5 жыл бұрын
Bruce, are you able to test this with a Ginault bracelet to see if it would fit nicely? I could send one over to test, or if you're able to get the lug measurement from round of the case, to the pin hole on the lug?
@GunGlutton5 жыл бұрын
Will a strap co jubilee fit this? It should right?
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
I don't think they make them with fitted endlinks. You could put a 20mm strait endlink version on though
@dbsll40545 жыл бұрын
I have this watch. Due to the diasheild coating the strap code stainless steel looks whiter than the almost titanium color on this watch.
@GunGlutton5 жыл бұрын
Dave Sands interesting would a cheap seiko jubilee fit it? With hollow end links?
@blurayauthority4 жыл бұрын
Hi there Bruce, pretty new to the "watch" world. Have had an Omega Seamaster for the last 20 years and wanted something newer (and cheaper). Picked up a Seiko SRPA21 and like it, but am wondering what the differences are between this one (reviewed) and the one I picked up? Maybe sapphire crystal in this versus not in mine?
@alexstrikoudis82104 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch !!!!! How many seconds lost per day or minutes per month? Thanks a lot!!!!!
@meltdowngrfx9695 жыл бұрын
Seiko always gets the handsets wrong.
@edwardharris57804 жыл бұрын
Hi. Can you tell me what bracelet i can order that will fit this model? thanks
@robertblair97894 жыл бұрын
Ordered the Seiko Bracelet for Prospex SBDC061/63 - Ref. M01X431 × 1 bracelet from gnomon. Fits perfectly and transformed the look and feel of the watch.
@iamsheep4 жыл бұрын
Can you get a metal bracelet for this?
@hersheysquirt65263 жыл бұрын
Yes, Gnomon watches sells it. Also check Sakura watches and seiya japan
@dalvinkoh1413 жыл бұрын
would you recommend a strapcode bracelet or the original bracelet? Thanks!
@edwardharris57804 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the green dial version with gold hands please? any link? cheers
@stevegarrett48695 жыл бұрын
it looks too much SKX ish. I have been wanting a marine master 200, SBDC 061, never had a nice seiko, will I be happy?
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
no lol once you get one seiko you'll want more and it never ends.
@Erik-xy5xj5 жыл бұрын
Youll be happy, its an awesome watch.
@caomhan845 жыл бұрын
It's excellent in almost every way. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.
@wardedopinions33615 жыл бұрын
Sadly too big for me, but a nice piece.
@chulkcha5 жыл бұрын
Did you realise the Padi, Automatic and Divers 200 are all in different fonts?
@akuuzii40773 жыл бұрын
Selling a brand new one for 725 euros from the Netherlands. Complete set. can provide pictures ofcourse.
@underachievingwatchcollect18785 жыл бұрын
Way overpriced for what you get!! Seiko raises prices and lowers quality-they are moving in the wrong direction!!!
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@chawenhalo00895 жыл бұрын
Seiko seems to be pretty bad on the detail of these €/£/$ 1000 price point divers. This watch shares many parts with the Tuna quartz 300 Marinemaster I wear as a daily (hands and face). Bezel is pretty awful with rough action with sand getting caught in it. Interestingly it did come with a titanium bracelet which I changed for one of their very comfy silicon/ rubber strap. Nice touches of colour on this. Somehow the "rough" edges make it more professional and less Swiss bling so all forgiven (damn, becoming a Seiko Tuna fanboy). Same could be said about pro versions of the Speedy though. Far more rough and ready than people realise...
@watchroll33105 жыл бұрын
Is it really a Marine Master? whats the movement inside?
@firmansyah53754 жыл бұрын
using 6R
@yoonjeongsoo93785 жыл бұрын
Seiko needs to do just one thing and one thing only. Get rid of that awful hour hand.
@JeffreyMcMahon5 жыл бұрын
Hands look like they were spray painted. That's very sad.
@thomasshaw41735 жыл бұрын
Too big for my taste. My other complaints would be no sapphire crystal. Too much plastic and a rubber strap.
@brianbellamy59585 жыл бұрын
This watch has a sapphire crystal.
@thomasshaw41735 жыл бұрын
@@brianbellamy5958 My bad. I still wouldn't buy it.
@Skylabersean5 жыл бұрын
Looks like SKX mods..
@zelenizub20364 жыл бұрын
Marine master? Don't think so.
@metallicarockacion3 жыл бұрын
THIS IS NOT A MM.
@alexeybarkovskiy93575 жыл бұрын
6 r15 in such expensive watch
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
You'll never see it in a 350 dollar watch again. That is pricing from 5 years ago
@SirStamford275 жыл бұрын
Why is that called a Marinemaster? doesn't have much in common with what people think of with the word Marinemaster. Did you say $1000 !! Love Seiko but i'm not feeling this watch at all, SKX 009 looks better.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Because it is modeled after the 6159 which the Marinemaster also got its general design from. Its also similar in look, just a little smaller and of course less expensive. Hence the 'MM200' or 'baby marinemaster' nicknames
@Erik-xy5xj5 жыл бұрын
Because it looks like a marinemaster 300. And you cant compare an skx with this price is maybe bit high but buy it grey..
@SirStamford275 жыл бұрын
@@BruceWilliams OK Thanks, i just automatically think of the Marinemaster 300 SBDX 001/017 , and i really don't think this watch looks anything like that. So thats my bad i suppose.
@SirStamford275 жыл бұрын
@@Erik-xy5xj This doesn't look or feel like the Marinemaster 300, to me anyway. Maybe i'm missing something lol
@Erik-xy5xj5 жыл бұрын
@@SirStamford27 its just nick names and the cheaper version of the reissue, it looks kinda like the marinemaster look at the dial
@aliensexist88715 жыл бұрын
I hate Prospex logo on dial and monster hands.
@watchesgiggles56595 жыл бұрын
I’ve just started a channel today! Check me out Bruce! It’s very raw though! Love your vids man!
@udin7375 жыл бұрын
Lately Seiko quality sucks. I would steer away until they solve their quality issues.
@HywelOwen5 жыл бұрын
7 different fonts on one dial/bezel. That's 6 too many.