The Seiko SSC813 Chronograph Wristwatch: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

[@teamhonn]

I got this for my son on his 21 birth day. Now he has a watch that will work for him for years. Got him the gold version. Fits him well and looks nice. Small wrist looks nice. Probably upgrade strap at some point but nice to have watch that never has to be taken off and should not needed to be opened and serviced for many years so cost per wear will be low

[@hamskyxxx]

A solid present. I got one for myself to commemorate my first job after graduating as a data scientist. Can't fault it watch.

[@klaassiersma4892]

That 24 hour dail not being a 24 hour chrono counter is something Fossil did on cheap quarts chronograph watches like 20 years ago, and that is my greatest problem i have with this one, especially for the price they are asking for it.( thanks for pointing it out, I would have been interested otherwise).

[@Ktrb]

Most people don’t use chrono almost at all.

[@klaassiersma4892]

@@Ktrb I use the chronograph in my speedy all the time,( mostly in the kitchen, not on the moon;-)

[@mickeypopa]

My Fossil Speedmaster from 2005 (that I still have) actually does have the 24-hour chrono dial on the right side. I doesn't however have the 24-hour AM/PM function on that dial. And it wasn't cheap at all. It was €140 at that time, 17 years ago. Taking into account the inflation from 2005 until today (~38,3%), that comes up to about €194 or $197.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

@@klaassiersma4892 have you EVER used it for timing anything more than just a couple minutes?

[@Mark-sd7fc]

So you are not interested because you can’t time something for 24 hours? WhEN have you ever timed something for an hour,(don’t lie) let alone 6,8 ,10 or 20 hours, LOL probably never

[@stefs2512]

If you're wondering, 109 km/h would be slighty above or below the speed limit on highways here in Europe, depending on the county

[@Louiscare]

I think that's below pretty much all of them

[@stefs2512]

@@Louiscare In the Netherlands the limit is 100 km/h between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., but yes generally most countries will have a limit of 120-130 km/h

[@Louiscare]

@@stefs2512 oh wow I did not know that, I thought all countries (with perhaps an exception of two) would at least have 110km/h speed limit

[@mikejurnak0324]

I've had 3 Seiko chronographs in my time and I've loved all three 👍🏻

[@Smootus]

On my wrist now…. Love this watch!

[@mathisonnivens731]

The reason I was attracted to this watch, and I’m sure other people will be for the same reason, is because it looks similar to the Omega Speedmaster and the Rolex Daytona. If you like the look of those watches, but don’t want to sell your kidney to afford them, this watch could be a viable alternative.

[@rustknuckleirongut8107]

Had plans to buy this when I saw the release reviews, then I saw it in the shop a few months later and was stunned at how small it looked. I do not have the biggest wrists and it looked so tiny on me that I sadly had to refrain from purchasing it. Keeping my fingers crossed the new version will be big enough for me.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

I believe that it looks great and fits perfectly on my 7 1/4 inch’s wrist

[@karvast5726]

Unless a watch is smaller than 36mm or bigger than 42mm it doesn’t look off for me

[@slowbluesmaster]

I'll take the SSC817P1 model featuring a gorgeous-looking mustard-coloured dial and swap the bracelet for that Nick Mankey Hookstrap that's on order as we speak. I only wish they'd left that date window out. Nice review btw!

[@fossilimprint2954]

Thank you for the detailed review.

[@jmartin2778]

Oy, the bracelets! I have a Grand Seiko Snowflake and the bracelet saga extends its reach across both Seiko and GS brands. Glashutte Original came out with that micro-adjustment bracelet over a decade ago (I owned a GO diver) and every brand has come onboard since then....except Seiko. It's a shame.

[@AhmadRiyal]

one thing that always annoyed me with seiko's quartz chrono is that 24 hour timer. Its pretty useless. WIshed it was a 12 hour chrono instead.

[@TheSC20k]

And then you can have a 30-minute counter, so the hashes are further apart and therefore, easier to read.

[@JoeTaber]

The 60m timer ticks over at the minute so it's relatively easy to read, I don't mind it. I would prefer if the 24h time changed to a 24h chrono when you start the chronograph.

[@wristcandy5451]

Love the dimensions of this piece Seiko are listening. The price is insane! Seiko are outpricing themselves

[@DBZGazettE52]

God damn this is my very first watch and i have no idea how to even change the band or remove a lug to fit my wrist better.

[@girthybrowns4489]

Doesn’t anybody notice the 120 vs 60 tachymeter bezel misalignment vs the markers? It drives me nuts personally, but seems nobody ever notices. They’re always inconsistent. Just wondering.

[@Cohen.the.Worrier]

Saw this watch a while ago, didn't buy it because of the bracelet. Then I saw this vid, told myself, if Nick is ok with the bracelet, I'll buy it still. Nick is not ok with the bracelet. Love the look though. The _gold edition_ looks even better.

[@dude28405]

I really think solar is the way to go I wish I would do a solar Maca quartz that would be kind of cool they might have one and I just don’t know about it. Anyway it’s a great watch thanks for sharing with us. I wish Seiko would fix their bracelet issues they just are known for making bad bracelets.

[@gav1230]

Do you have a full review of the Nick Mankey strap in the works?

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

It looks really good! It would be awesome if you could do the length measurement endlink to endlink as male end links effectively make the lug to lug longer.

[@martintanz9098]

It would seem like an easy fix for Seiko to address the bracelet problem. they just need a clasp with 4 micro adjusts, in addition to a half link on the bracelet. Now, as for sourcing a 20 mm wide strap for the watch. That is pretty easy, and there are so many options, from dirt cheap to fairly expensive to choose from.

[@edrader]

long island watches

[@martintanz9098]

@@edrader do they sell a clasp for this bracelet?

[@edrader]

@@martintanz9098 no. i meant for your price range check out their house brand.

[@martintanz9098]

@@edrader thanks for the rec, but I am really not in the market for a knockoff, even a really good knockoff.

[@edrader]

@@martintanz9098 i would not call them knockoffs but you're welcome

[@jimferry4751]

I love my Seiko SSC813 but the bracelet had to go. Could not get a proper fit and really looked like it did not belong on this watch. Yes, StrapCode now has 5 different bracelets just for this watch. I picked up the Super JUB II and was able to obtain a perfect fit. It has a nice taper to 16mm at the clasp and a much better match to the case then the stock bracelet. Thanks for the review

[@johnr4012]

Maybe I’m just lucky my wrist size (7.25”) is the right size for this bracelet. I find it to be quite comfortable. In fact I changed it and put it on a Artem sailcloth - which is great by the way- but liked it better on the bracelet. I do agree that the pins that connect the links are not something I’d want to mess with.

[@jamesscott3263]

Recently snagged the Orient Neo 70s panda over this one. Silver chrono hands are a little less legible but I paid $200 for it new. Covers a lot of the same ground, go buy a nice strap or bracelet and you’re off to the races.

[@uncleremus64]

I have a black faced one. I like it a lot. No problem with the band.

[@treatb09]

Why isnt the seconds hand centered.

[@hogster5935]

Nice but I wouldn't pay msrp and it would require a bracelet change.

[@fakerfake1]

Hey Nick, I’ve got really small wrists and I’m having a really tough time finding a watch. I’m looking for something with a case size of 36mm or smaller, and an automatic. Chronographs are cool but at this point I’d settle for something simple with at least the date. And here’s the kicker, my budget is only 500 or less. Do you have any recommendations?

[@RebelRobot01]

I would look into Vaer.

[@אלכסס-ח5ג]

Maybe the seagull 1963 the 38mm version. Or vintage watches.

[@John-P]

If you like vintage style, take a look at Vario Trench 37mm watch or Kuoe 36mm good luck

[@davidmarshall7752]

Both Citizen eco-drives I own fit my diminutive wrists fine, though I did have to have a couple links removed from the Ti bracelet. Most ecos under $250. Great value.

[@alexlilano1931]

Orient is bang for buck which are mechanical. I’m sure there is an orient bambino or a diver that you should look into. They are known for both.

[@mikemantho9426]

My AVI-8 chronos do the same w a 24 hour sub dial rather than an hour totalizer, annoying but they ~200 pieces.

[@brasleybradwell3142]

109 kph is just over 60mph yes?

[@randallkelley3599]

My cheap Citizen, (er economic), has a power reserve of 34 days. 6 months is a very long reserve.

[@artsohc]

Once you get to around the $500 range, a bad bracelet is fairly inexcusable. You can buy a good aftermarket solid link, solid endlink, milled clasp bracelet for $120. If that’s what we pay for them, they are probably under $50 to make for an OEM. Their junk bracelets probably cost them $20…I’d happily take the additional cost from the OEM to have a quality bracelet from the factory.

[@henryperez606]

Sometimes I think Saiko should just sell you a watch with no strap or bracelet, just the watch part

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

It’s definitely not a junk bracelet, it just needs more micro adjust and female endlinks.

[@wintermute8315]

Well, this is a solid endlink, milled clasp bracelet, so... what are you whinging about here?

[@iveritnet]

Nick, you live in A2 ?

[@NickShabazz]

Used to be near there, yes!

[@zoiders]

If you want to be shocked at how much watch you can get from Seiko group right now for not a lot of money its time to check out the Lorus range. I picked up a RH921LX9 last year for £30 and its beautiful for an everyday beater watch. I am eying up their chronographs next.

[@johnh7138]

is $500 worth that watch? that’s how much the AD is selling it for

[@Klunker1]

$455 at Gnomon Watch, great value. Ditch the bracelet put it on rubber.

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

Considering how many great micro brand watches with great lume, Seiko or Sellita movements, and good bracelets, this Seiko Chronograph at 700 dollars is a no-go.

[@novinnovations4026]

What about sub $500?

[@wintermute8315]

Be honest, by microbrands you mean Chinese knockoffs.

[@jaysterling26]

One other gripe ( it's Seiko, so far too easy..) : is there any A/R under, over ( both) on the crystal? Me thinks not. If one wants a mecaquartz chrono there's Chinese homages far cheaper and might satisfy 80% with far less outlay . I was going that way but I bought a Seiko jdm chrono just for the dial ( Oleg ( with bond) on KZbin (channel?) - it appealed to my base instincts ). Don't me us too long for another review Nick.

[@eire0945]

It actually does have AR on the underside of the single domed sapphire crystal

[@wintermute8315]

This has a beautiful single domed crystal. Much better than a Chinese knock off.

[@AhmadRiyal]

109 km/h = 67.7295 m/h if anyone is wondering

[@karvast5726]

I hate the nickname « seitona » when that watch is a new model inspired by the previous speedtimer and seiko actually has more history of making chronographs than rolex does,they don’t own the panda dial look or the tachymeter bezel. It angers me even more in a market full of actual homages and knock off to call this the « seitona »

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Nick, a lot to like, but; (bracelet and price aside), too many issues relating to legibility IMO. Cheers Duke.

[@dergepard572]

🥰🤩😊

[@clintonlewis1261]

Looks good,but a pass on this one!

[@martymar1484]

DON'T GET IN TO WATCHS... CASIO F91W is all you need😊

[@jimt7292]

Nick, stop making 20+minute videos. You can say the same thing in 8 minutes. I just sized my Panda and it is fine. I picked it up brand new for $520! And I love it and it is not overpriced. Everything is great. You are not paying $12k for this watch. Point out the features and keep your personal preferences to yourself. Geez Nick! C'mon man get with the program!!!

[@alexlilano1931]

I used to think solar quartz is the way to go, but I understand why people want luxury mechanical watches. It will last a life time. Quartz will die, but the movement can be easily replaced and whenbmechanical watches get service, they also replace mechanical parts too. It is about the same.

[@susanavenir]

Waz a kalomammatamacka?

[@user-wr6nj8du1r]

I’m selling a new one if anyone interested

[@treatb09]

Because no one has measured this watch. Lets all watch him measure it again.

[@incysor]

$675?! He'll no. This isnt worth $300. Seiko has lost their mind.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

You get them for 450 all day

[@incysor]

@@turnbasedtoddy7664 I said it wasn't worth $300. Basic math. $450 is 1/3 more than what I said it was not worth. Now show me where I can get it for $200 which is a decent price.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

@@incysor I dunno, show me a big named watch brand with an equivalent movement and specs for less than 300. I’ll wait……..

[@incysor]

@@turnbasedtoddy7664 Seiko Coutura. Citizen eco drive, casio edifice.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

@@incysor None of those have a chronograph function that is comparable to a meca quarts.

[@edrader]

you don't like the bracelet. i don't wear bracelets

[@lowen7214]

10 atm is 90 meters water proof. Ask a diver.

[@marshallh9]

Depends. Absolute pressure at 90m of water depth is 10atm because you have included barometric pressure of 1atm at sea level. However the pressure within the watch has equalised with atmospheric pressure so an additional 10atm of water resistance equates to 100m. Purely academic I know!

[@EDC_Bond]

First

[@incysor]

Thanks for showing me how a stopwatch works Nick. I AM grateful. (Snicker)

[@nyccolm]

Don’t worry. 109 km per hour in Canada is really slow…. like 30 miles per hour. Think of it like our dollar vs the US dollar. 😂