The TOP Seiko Dive Watches For Enthusiasts - 19 Watches Mentioned

[@northshoreman]

Been wearing a 1st gen Black Monster as my work watch since 02. This watch has been on my wrist every single day I've gone to work. 21 yrs old and still going strong. It's beat up, scratched and the black paint wore off the bezel years ago. Still keeps good time, the lume is still bright and never been serviced. I bought it as a gift to myself when I became a LEO. I retire in 4 yrs and I'm hoping it lasts until then. So happy to see it on your list.

[@OscarOSullivan]

And the chance of it being aligned properly is higher

[@Hialeah1925]

Same for my ‘05 Orange Monster. Not one service. What a beast!

[@ofb7212]

King Samurai Manta Ray is one of the best looking dials I have seen. The Manta Ray's swimming under the shimmering sea look is amazing. Ditch the bracelet for the blue strap of your choice. This can't be beat for the $.

[@Haironozkwi]

ihave 2 dive watch that never failed me during my commercial diving, the Turtle and Tuna and still running. Love it.

[@moogle.]

Was lucky enough to find a second hand mini turtle for an absolute steal earlier this year and I couldn't be happier with it. Glad to see it finally get a mention in one of your videos, never understood why it never got the attention it truly deserves.

[@f1hotrod527]

The turtle case shape is so cool and so definitely Seiko. Also the cutout for the strap is straight, so there are no gaps from strap to case.

[@topcat7333]

My King Samurai is always on my wrist. Excellent watch, sapphire, ceramic, waffle face, looks great with everything.

[@peterkalos6271]

I’m only about 4 years into my watch journey, and seikos were the first watches that truly spoke to me. I only have one, but I hope to have most of the one you just mentioned eventually. I think the white dial king samurai or a save the ocean sumo are my next seiko purchase. Thanks for the break down Tedddy!

[@johnnyscorpio5058]

Great video. I’ve been a SEIKO fan since 1991. Still have the 7002-7009 I joined the Army with. Just bought a King turtle.

[@thetruebatman4632]

I keep teetering on buying my first Seiko and it’ll undoubtedly be a diver. Always been a huge Citizen fanboy but as my joy and fulfillment have grown with my watch collecting it’s time to cross the road and be a fanboy over there too. I’m a bug dude, 6’4” with wrists barely under 8” so I keep getting hung up on the Arnie.

[@thejuanderboy5139]

I would love to own a Marinemaster 300 despite having a 6.5 inch wrist. I currently own a King Samurai and an Orient Triton which wears ok given my wrist size. The Slim Willard is probably going to be my next Seiko purchase, classic cushion case design and much more wearable for people like me.

[@Frank-qs3pe]

I own 3 Seiko divers, an Orange Samurai, Save the oceans Great White Shark(Samurai)with blue Seiko dive strap and a Pepsi Sumo. I use the the Great White Shark when I go snorkeling/ diving as I live in Florida and it has never let me down.Always clean your watch with fresh water when you surface. For me its Samurai and Sumo over Turtle.That spring drive diver makes no sense to me.

[@corychecketts]

I’ve been wearing an SKX009 since 2018 and have zero desire to get another Seiko. They make such great watches that one is all I need.

[@timblanz]

There's a reason the top current pro scuba divers in the world are all sporting Seiko! Big fan. Great video.

[@Senrender]

Thanks for the post, Teddy. This is an excellent selection of Seiko watches. You've done a great job of summarizing what Seiko divers are all about. Way too many watches in their catalog, but you've selected very relevant watches. Great video. ❤

[@ajmarion]

My favorite Seiko divers are any of the MM200/300 models. The case is just amazing, and they have some great dials. Really like the new GMT SPB385. Agree with you on the Arnie, it wears nowhere near 48mm. I can pull it off easily on my 7.3in wrist, and is a super fun watch

[@Jake-pf1et]

My parents just gifted me the SPB385 for my 21st birthday! I seriously love it, absolutely stunning dial!!!

[@patmcgee1996]

Nice to see several of my collection favorites in here! The Monster is not the most attractive but for function I think it has the best bezel action of any Seiko I have seen.

[@kerticus]

This is the first time I'm seeing the "Slim Willard", and since I'm looking to add a dive watch on my collection, that's gonna be my go-to. Love the case, love the dial, and love the date windo is kinda tucked between 4 and 5. Thank you Teddy!

[@LindaBui-s3o]

Picked up a amzwatch's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!

[@geoffreycarter3981]

Ive been wearing my dad’s 6105-8000 for donkeys years. Got me into watches and Seiko. Added a Srp773 to the collection so I could actually swim and surf with a similar watch on as I would never with a 54 year old watch. His dad bought it on the Navy Exchange in Hawaii in 1970 for my dads 18th birthday and it is one of my only connections to him as we never got to meet. Very special. It’s had sapphire put in it but I still wear it on a relics waffle strap and I’m glad it was built to last!

[@geoffreycarter3981]

The SRP773 i should add is bulletproof and much better on a nato than whatever it came with. It really shrinks it down and makes it so comfy.

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

One can NEVER go wrong making Seiko diver videos.

[@LuisAraujo-h4d]

My watch was purchased 2 years ago from amzwatch and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.

[@Anirossa]

My solardiver does +1s/month. My wrist is slim, I love the diver functionality. Got 8... or sth watches... the solar the only one that dosn't get put away, ever.

[@vancouvervito]

Great video Teddy. the vintage 6105-8000 slim case in my opinion is the nicest dive watch they’ve ever made.

[@diogohra]

Probably the best video of yours that I’ve ever seen. It was really a great and complete overview of today’s Seiko dive watch range. Thank you for that and congrats!

[@larryp.450]

Great info as always Teddy! I’ve been collecting and wearing Seiko watches since the early ‘70’s. Among my collection are a Capt. Willard, Pogue, Australian Pogue, Kakume, and several others.

[@nurmbms90]

Love the spb143 . I started my watch journey with it as my first mechanical watch .

[@cheemomugdoo799]

Me too, but I opted for the 213 which has the silver/white dial.

[@d.kashani]

a great starter. i love mine too.

[@GBIGBIGBI]

I have a Solar PADI and I love it.

[@blurryn]

Hello Teddy! Nice and informative for Seikos' Prospex diver watches, hopefully you can talk about the Zimbe line such as Thanos and many more interesting watches.

[@panorama4526]

Seiko. If you like badly aligned inserts and chapter rings, or my latest experience, grease on the underside of the glas, go for it. You‘ll love it.

[@johnhealey6455]

The Seiko MM300 is the perfect combination of ruggedness and beauty.

[@guildzilla]

I own and love a Turtle, but the step up in finishing in the Luxe line is really apparent the moment you handle one of those watches.

[@ralphadrianbautista5849]

I currently have only 1 seiko in my collection and its the Monster SRPD25. I love this piece for it being my daily beater. Its beat up with scratches and a few dings. I love how reliable it is. I did replace the metal bracelet with a navy blue Barton strap. Its so comfy and i barely notice it on my wrist.

[@sandrodeyoung854]

Proud owner of a mini turtle with a jubilee bracelet. My first watch in my collection. Great video!

[@ba2724]

This will be a reference vid for years to come. I'm a big Seiko/GS fan. Thanks, Teddy.

[@d.kashani]

I loved my spb143 so much I upgraded to the stretch pick sje093. I have both of them on grey MN straps and they look superb.

[@bgav]

Great overview and selection. Was glad to see you mention the 38.5mm Solar Diver right off the bat. I agree it is by far one of the most underrated Prospex divers right now. Mine is a close 2nd diver to my SPB143 and was my first choice to wear for a week while vacationing on MV last month. Great looks, great proportion on my 6.5" wrist, incredible value for what it is. It's always ready to go even after days/weeks without any wrist time, no need to keep on a winder.

[@steveb4012]

Ive recently picjed up two Seiko Divers, a Turtle Dark Mant and ive added a Strapcode Angus Jubilee and, ive just got a SPB315J1. Ddelighted with both.

[@philippestrickler3461]

I have not imagine that SEIKO can offer so many diver's watches . My fav watche is the ( Diver + GMT ) one (SPB385) . Thank you TEDDY .

[@RagnarokGenesis00]

can you please make a video based off of pricing and value received. Meaning at what price ranges should I expect to certain qualities in a watch.

[@Illsamustache]

My 2005 Seiko SBBN007 Tuna is running +/-0 for the past 3 weeks. The 7C46 is an incredibly accurate movement. Well within COSC specs. IMO, the Tuna is the most tool-ish dive watch of their lineup.

[@GS-go9qq]

So worth a mention on the SNE583. Last year I bought the PADI black dial version. On spec it ticked so many boxes but something just didn't translate. The bracelet really is crap and there's something about the dimension of the lugs, in person, just didn't work. Ended up selling on. Great specs though so if you are considering it try and seek out a dealer to try one on.

[@e28forever30]

Hollow end links. Nuff said.

[@sean58271]

Best video summarizing Seiko on all of KZbin

[@geekshock90805]

Ty for this definitely enjoy the video the information. I'm diving into SEIKO land and I'm loving it ❤

[@javery999]

Something about the Mini Turtle I love. Perfect size and the magnifier doesbt bother me at all since there's no day of the week. 4R movents fine, just have have it regulated.

[@maciekmarzec3579]

Bought second hand SPB143 2 days ago. It Has one year but is late about 60 sec/day. I love the design and quality but Seiko should definetly worki on 6r35 movement. Not only they vary a lot in every watch but they are usually not accurate. I have the same movement on my other Seiko. Sometimes its too fast, sometimes too slow, sometimes accurate. Sometimes 5s, sometimes 20, sometimes 30. But 60 sec/day in my SPB143 was too much. It was 2 minutes slow after about 45h. Gave it to authorised service today and I hope it will be fixed under warrancy

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I own a few of them! But believe it or not! My favorite that I’m always wearing is the Arnie snj025! I just love that watch! Had the original back in the 80s.

[@marcoferraguto]

Great video! I recently bought the new Marinemaster 300 m ref. SLA079J1 which is really a high-level watch for wearability, movement and quality in general. Won’t you review it soon? Thank you, Marco

[@David_Creyke]

I have the black turtle, I like the King but I only see color themed dials I prefer the black it works with any clothing imo.

[@Dreamcaster1990]

I've been looking into the SNJ025 after being told it should (and it does from my experience) wear like my GPRB-1000 Rangeman, as it's my typical wear. My work watch is a G-Shock GBD 800-1. I DO enjoy the Black case Tuna more but I can definitely settle on the Arnie SNJ025. I wore one at my local jewler not too long ago and really liked how it felt. Will probably be my next purchase! Great video!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I have owned mine now since 2019, when it was reissued. And I love it! Still works like the first day I purchased and still looks new! Of course I take good care of it. Never had to replace the battery yet!

[@dtroutmann]

Really love this video I have every single one mentioned except for the last three and those three are my Seiko Grails before getting into to Grand seiko's that I would like

[@jotazuma]

In my humble opinion, the best in terms of value for money, including design and technique, are the Seiko SPB187 (1968 Heritage Diver's Watch) and the SPB451 (1965 Heritage Diver's Watch), the latter with a 72-hour power reserve and waterproof to a depth of 300 m.

[@mattc3929]

A video on Seiko divers is a guaranteed hit.

[@yk6475]

I got a green sumo spb103 as a gift from my wife for my birthday. It has not come off my wrist since.

[@topangacailah]

I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the AMZWATCH's watches are the most intriguing.

[@asalaws7847]

Love to see this list. I own the last watch, and it is delightful! I love the classic, vintage look and feel

[@garrettkenny5591]

Teddy, I absolutely loved this. Bravo. Chapeau. Thanks so much for the great content

[@nooriman7152]

the 38.5mm solar diver is the only one worth buying,, even then my sne569 is crazy misaligned on the applied indices, particularly the 12 and 6 o’clock

[@walterrojas1075]

I’m not a big watch guy yet, been using my gshock and trying to find a citizen watch I bought. I got a gift choice from work for years of service and decided to go with a Seiko Prospex SRPF03. It was between that or the Citizen nighthawk (black on black). Did I make the right choice? I like the watch so far, it is heavy though.

[@SilverBackELTorro]

I love the turtle I just picked up the SRPE91. Can’t wait to get it. ❤❤❤my first turtle. Affordable at $350.

[@Koishishibaman]

Great review of divers. Have skx, turtles, samurais, monsters, a shogun, a sumo, and sla s. Great watches, especially the jdm versions with kanji❤

[@michaelkaliski7651]

The 39mm size is superb for those of us with normal sized wrists that want a proper diver’s watch.

[@adamski101]

If you want a 39mm dive watch then your wrist is small.

[@Foreverspiralling]

@@adamski101no he’s just a normal guy and not obese. You American?

[@baroussejaquet]

I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of NKUWAN . Their timepieces are of exceptional quality.

[@FLXLife]

When I go on vacation, I always take my Arnie. It does everything and I don't have to take it off regardless of location. Beach, lake, farm it is right at home. Like a multifunction g-shock but with much more style and interest. 35 years ago, I took my original Arnie which I still have. The only issue is that it doesn't dress up well, so I will have a dressier watch to wear as well.

[@e28forever30]

Same here. Love it.

[@toddtice1574]

I have the Gen 2 version of the Monster, which I think is a Seiko fan favorite as it has slowly appreciated in value. Still, I like it so much I just can't flip it.

[@ralphadrianbautista5849]

Got the same gen 2 Monster also. Flippin love that watch and its on heavy use atm. Lol

[@Spongefov]

a lot of the prospex divers have save the ocean "glacier" models, that are the same price, but with a textured dial, and often forgotten hardened coating on the steel case and bracelet, helps justify the jump to over 1K in price despite the 6R movements

[@SilverBackELTorro]

Seiko is the Best. ❤❤❤ love the variety of the art is awesome.

[@renebollengier1111]

Still love my Willard. Best seiko I have. The watch I bought just for it’s second hand. And I love the power reserve!

[@yorkdaleregion]

Theres a small typo on the spec screen for the Monster - SPRD25 instead of SRPD25, but other than that another awesome video!

[@alvinkoh2819]

Sbbn tuna is incredible. Quartz with 5 years of battery life. Still wearing a year 2001, sbbn007. First batch without the marinemaster wordings. A much more plain dial than the current ones.

[@WN427]

Makes me want to get back into the turtles again after seeing this. There were so many great choices I'd have to watch this again to see what I'd want to pick up

[@thereader7776]

I do like the Large Seiko's and I'm saddened to know that the Monster and the baby tuna are discontinued..

[@MrZanzibar123]

Seiko "nerds"? Lol. Seikopath is the preferred nomenclature, Sir. Fun video, thanks. Surprised you skipped over the SLA models with the 8L35 movements (an older Grand Seiko movement, modified to drive the larger dive hands), as those are my very favorite models thus far.

[@ryangochuico]

Yes other than the old discontinued marinemaster, no mention of the current X dial mm300s, 62mas, or willard reissues in the SLA lineup. Ah well, pretty well done video nonetheless ❤❤❤

[@MrZanzibar123]

@@ryangochuico yes, I love those sla Willard’s!

[@fossilimprint2954]

Appreciate your work in crafting this video.

[@darcygorchynski9431]

Great overview, what are your thoughts on the Seiko Prospex Special Edition PADI SPB071J1?

[@fraybentos9854]

The JDM/discontinued section had by far the coolest watches in this video

[@chrisgotti279]

Wow this was an awesome video! Seiko has so many dive watches, as well as other styles, to choose from.

[@DawnPeterson-l8h]

When it comes to fine imitation watches, amzwatch delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.

[@jayh9144]

Great watchei that can last a lifetime.

[@GeeMood]

The only Seiko I have is the SRP637K1 oka the Baby Tuna or what I prefer, Shrouded Monster, as it has all the looks of a Monster, just with the addition of a Shroud. 4r36 movement. I don't wear it often but it is a good watch for the price.

[@christianortiz5645]

Great video! What ever happened to the Seiko Sportura and kenetic watches in general?

[@yonmajid]

Hi @TeddyBaldassarre, what do u think of SPB317 compared to SRPE93? I think they both looks great in term of shape and size. What do u think i should go for a 6.5" wrist?

[@bradl2636]

Seiko has also dropped the 6R54 caller GMT movement into the Alpinist line… The new watch is available in two variants, one with a black dial (SPB379), and the other in blue (SPB377).

[@TerrySteiner]

I know Seiko is trying to push up market and it seems they are moving away from in person retail. I used to be able to find Seikos at most department and jewelery stores. I went searching for a Samurai to see how it would fit. No seems to have them anymore. The only store that Seiko lists as a dealer in my area is also a Rolex AD!

[@FlamesOfThought]

Great Seiko video. Very knowledgeable and technical

[@dirk954]

Wow 😀 Outstanding Video 👋

[@marklulala]

I have the tuna gundam version with 8L35. Water resistance to 1000M. I think it’s the coolest version of tuna

[@OnTimeRelojes]

Wonderful video... thanks Teddy... i love this Seiko's

[@racing7782]

Great video. Just a concern.. I dont get this from Seiko, the Sumo costs 900 usd, the SPB143 costs 1200 usd and the Willard 1400 usd. The three of them come in Saphire crystal and with the 6R35 mvmt. Is the finishing difference worth the price difference?

[@theshadowman1398]

The Willard is solidly on my list to get

[@marcosd999]

I daily (and love) an SKX007, but I would now like a diver with better build quality and accuracy, any recommendations under £1000? I'm after something the same or slightly larger dimensions and a ceramic bezel would be nice. I'm not a fan of the turtle shape.

[@timfit33]

Man, Seiko really do make some sweet dive watches. Great video.

[@scottmcconnell1254]

Absolutely love my Captain Willard SPB151!!

[@raroonchandranadv5]

Sir your knowledge of watches and your depth into horology is exceptional.. I request your good selves to differentiate between Seiko king turtle though being a 4R caliber not to forget ISO complied watch TO the 62 mas recreated divider models with 6r Caliber...How good these two could take on the shelf of a tool diver...I remembered your video where you had hosted a pro diver and his watches...amongst them where a Turtle was present...is the 62 Mas recreation though with an advanced caliber ...I inferior to the Turtle in term of a being called a Tool Diver? Looking forward towards such a video sir...Wish you well.

[@geopapak2632]

I’m not so fan of Seiko except Grand Seiko but I have to admit very nice presentation keep doing it… 💪👏👍❤️

Nothing can replace the original SKX..and I'm talking about the design. The dial with the hands are simply amazing. Also the proportions of the tool is exactly should be. Seiko Skx is a very good investment...if you can find one😃 You will be able to buy a new old stock skx for a few thousand in a few years...if you can find one of course. Nothing that came out on the market from Seiko in recent years or other models are like skx..whatever some say. It is already considered vintage since was produced from 1996, but they are also rare because no one really sells the Skx anymore, being very collectible. It will be quite difficult to catch an unmodified skx in the next years. Skx has become a classic neo-vintage tool after his long journey... No fancy things like sapphire, hacking or ceramic bezel...but just a tool to do his job.

[@NeonMako]

Grabbed a SKX007 when rumours were abounding that they were going to be discontinued, (nearly six years ago, wow) and it was my first 'real' watch. I like it, sure, but I never really came to LOVE it as I have subsequent watches. I've got a cheap mechaquartz homage watch I like way more TBH. Sadly where I am SKXs are still readily available for about 130 USD equivalent in like new condition, so not even really worth selling and certainly not an investment. I'm probably going to leave the it to languish in a drawer someday soon and get a gen 4 Seiko Monster that I'd actually wear as my 'casual' watch instead.

[@eugenethomas4647]

My brother has an skx (his wife got it for him after I suggested it to her). I always wanted to buy one myself but for some reason I never did. Every time I see him wearing it, it looks so damn good that I feel instant regret. Such a great watch with a timeless design.

@@eugenethomas4647 buy yourself a skx...and fast because the prices will be on the sxy soon...you will see😉

[@jacobt1027]

The Turtle is superior to the SKX in every objective measure. more historic, better movement better materials on the "king" models

[@the.dove.effect]

Great video. I've wanted a turtle for a while now.

[@MrDanored]

I cannot imagine spending 6k on a seiko and I am a seiko fan lol

[@adityac90]

This is probably why most luxury brands do not make affordable versions of their watches.

[@ProdicalMan]

I spent $2000 on my quartz SBBN021.

[@mikehayes3014]

@@ProdicalManalso crazy 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@entroheat]

We’ll get out of your bubble I was like that then spent 6k on seiko high ends they best sleeper watches

[@antonharefield8341]

Quality will be way above a similar priced Omega in my opinion.

[@DuaneElverum]

Brilliant stuff. Thank you. Love the Sumo.

[@cooperhorton1405]

What is better a Solar Seiko Prospex or an Automatic Seiko Prospex?

[@cjblazer385]

So nice to see the monster make an appearance on here!!