My jaw dropped to see the watch used for construction use, a very ballsy move with a 2K watch! I admire that you take life as it comes without babying it. Thats the way it should be with a sports watch. Nicely done.

@BruceWilliams

7 жыл бұрын

Schoenzy thanks I probably should have wore a g shock or something but I've never had a problem using a sport watch hard

Very well done. I really like the way you mix in video of the watch ACTUALLY being worn. No other reviewer really does this, keep up the hard work.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam! I'll try and do it more often 👍

@jigsgalagata3830

7 жыл бұрын

Adam J. Perlaki

@pioleq

7 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams thanx for that review. So good! Totally made me plan my next watch!

Great update Bruce! I love that you actually wear your tool watch in a variety of different situations! I agree with you scratches on the bracelet show that you actually use your watch and give the piece character. Nice to know that it is a robust and beautiful piece! Keep up the great work!

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll certainly try 👍

Great to see the watch in real life duty’s , and standing up to the wear and tear , and that your still loving it ,, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

Fully agree with you, I have MM300 for over 6 years and I still love it. Great watch.

Truly an amazing watch. I own one too and I really enjoyed your 6mo review. I think one of the saving graces for the glass not getting scratched is because it sits deeper than the bezel. I've yet to scratch mine as well. That watch looks great in every band you've put on it!

great review and flashback videos.... Thanks for your efforts, it makes a real difference on videos like this. Keep up the good work.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍

Thank you very much for this review also. I love especially those construction pictures. Keep up the good videos :)

That was a really interesting review and I like the way you show the watch being used in everyday situations without having to baby it.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment. I'll try to do more stuff like that in future vids

The MM 300 is a beast! 😈 Great review up date, thanks for sharing!

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dalton :)

I ended up getting one.. love it.. it is running +3-5 seconds a day

Great video! Very informative. I am thinking of picking one of these up myself.

Nice update bruce heading to the seiko boutique in sydney soon so going to check it out as well as the spring drive tuna 009 cant wait to compareKeep the videos coming

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

I'm excited for you Robert. I'm going to have to take a trip to New York sometime- take my wife to a broadway show then strait to the Seiko boutique after!

@robertspinks835

8 жыл бұрын

Good plan bruce

nice job, great review. Congrats on that great workhorse watch!

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

I am getting +2 spd after wearing it for three months 24/7. Great watch and incredible "value for money".

@BruceWilliams

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent to hear, congrats!

I bought a MM 300 a couple yeas ago. Recently started wearing it daily. It’s fantastic. Got used to the heaviness after day 4. Scratches authenticate it as a tool watch.

It is so cool to see that tough watch getting used and put to the test and then you can wash it up and it looks brand new! Great close up shots. I think the reason why you have not marked the crystal is because the bezel sits high and protects it very well with the crystal sunken in like a g-shock. Thanks.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, that certainly could be the case. The crystal sits below the bezel at the circumference

Spot on review and I agree with how startling it looks everytime you glance at your wrist by chance. Love the OEM bracelet and strap and figure that it may have been where Seiko cut cost to keep the price down. Nonetheless, bracelet and strap still looks great imho. I used to think that if it were only 1mm or 1.5mm thinner that it would be perfect, but now I feel like the bulk actually gives it a character that is unique to its true purpose as a saturation diver watch. It’s the only bulky watch that really caught my attention. Wear yours in good health!

For doing construction work with it, it's holding up really well. Looks great on the mesh. Thanks for the update:)

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

To be honest I don't do a lot of demo or construction with it. But I have worn it a few times in the process. No regrets

Awesome watch Bruce. I've been star struck by this watch since I saw it on a GTG. Been holding back because of the sheer size. I have a 7inch wrist.

@BruceWilliams

7 жыл бұрын

Its tall and its heavy!

Bought and sold two 001’s, picked up a 017 and this will stay. Put it on a Strapcode Angus Jubilee and love it. It’s a Submariner killer.

When you pair the MM300 with that retro waffle strap, there are some serious Japan vibes. Love it! Dare I say it looks better than a Rolex Sub?

Great review

You can unpick the button(s) on your cuff and move it (them) over further to make those cuffs larger.

oh boy that picture from the construction site made me nervous =) thanks for the review, can´t wait to get one myself

@BruceWilliams

7 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, I hope you enjoy it!

To get a shot of the watch on your wrist from a distance to see how it looks overall would be awesome. Give the watch a sense of perspective of how it would look as a part of you and outfit. Up close views are amazing, yet it would be awesome to see the overall wrist presence of the piece.

is amazing in a video when you tested secretiveness of the watch under the tap,,, '' now i cant belive in support 300mt tnanx for show secretiveness ¡¡¡ very good man..

Good video. Keep it up!

Great choice in watch.. these may also go up in value

I like the way you like the watch

Bruce that is one hell of a watch 👊

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 👊

Excellent video

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

thanks!

You got me looking at this one a while ago. Look where you are 4 years later with the Hulk. Would be fun to see a video of your current state of your collection unless I missed it.

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

I'll do one once I get it to where I want it!

God bless you bro

@BruceWilliams

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. God bless you!

Awesome looking watch. The bracelet is the wreaking link though. It need a super oyster bracelet and a glidelook clasp. It would be perfect;)

Indeed a lovely watch. One of the best value divers on the market! Considering what you get for the money, show me a watch that comes near:)

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Its tough to do Manny! I cant think of one at the price point. Maybe a Doxa

How do you switch the straps? Is there an Allen wrench tool used?

just a silly question, but really want to know if money is not the issue then which is better Seiko Marine master or breitling colt. hope u reply for this

What is winding time and the time engine or mechanism used on this watch. Please make full Comparison video with the Baby Marine Master 200 m Dive watch showing all differences, including price. Many Thanks & Best Regards.

Thanks for the update Bruce. The Mm300 is grail and I see it in my future. I think my wife is starting to dislike you 😊.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

lol I'm telling you I can be a bad influence!

Great video as always! I have tried the MM300 on once and it is a woderful watch, but there are 3 things keeping me from buying it (if we disregard the money :)) 1. Hands - if only the minute hand was a bit longer, i have a thing about hands reaching to their markers and the minute hand on MM is too short for my taste. 2. sapphire - I wish it had one, and those who start to talk about "but it is a professional dive watch and hardlex is better for tool watches" then why does Seiko put sapphire on their top tool watch the 1.000m Tuna? 3. the bezel insert - I wish it was made of ceramic or sapphire to make it scratch resistant, because it looks soooooo nice all shiny and reflective and it would be a shame to scratch it (which you will eventually) Other than these complaints I think it is one of the best looking retro divers around and the monocoque construction makes it unique and interesting. I hope you enjoy yours for many more years and make a video every 6 months to a year so we can follow the condition.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

All very valid points Marin. I love the handset but more length is always welcome. If Seiko would take some of these comments to heart (as well as slightly scaling down the size to 42mm) I think they would have a vastly popular quality diver

Anybody else have issues with the crown? It feels a little rough. You gotta push down and manipulate it so that it threads in. Is there a technique? Thanks for the help

Dude. Where I can get the orange strap and the blue nato so niceee

I actually opted for the steinhart ocean 44 over this..I know sounds crazy and its a homage but still..For the price you get the thinness ,sapphire bezel and crystal, thick bracelet with screwed links ..Just doesn't have that seiko heritage but the trade off and price difference made it worth it for me..My 44 still looks new.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Congrats Trevor, you certainly get a lot of watch for money with a steiny. I got got a borealis homage I'll be putting up vids on soon

@flow2tech

8 жыл бұрын

+Bruce Williams Awesome Bruce.. I have the Borealis scorpionfish and that piece blows me away for the price.. Domed Sapphire, ceramic bezel.. Ratcheting divers extension on a bracelet that floors me.. Look forward to the video dude!

I still love mine. Never going to wear it to the job site though! I won't even wear my turtle to work anymore. That job is reserved for the skx.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah tbh I wear the skx more often to the reno site haha

As soon as my omega speedy date sells on eBay, I'm getting this. It'll be my first true grail purchase. Can't decide if I should buy from the seiko AD in NYC (I live here) or online.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

That's cool man. I'd love to visit the boutique someday! Best price new from Japan is looking to be about 2040 right now

Hello. I like your videos and watches. I was looking for a good dive watch and came across with Seiko MM300 and Orient Saturation diver 300. I like both. However, I wonder if MM300 worth almost twice the OS300. What do you think? Should I go for the OS300 or save up for the Marine Master? Or should I get other ones like Seiko shogun or sumo lol.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Good question, I've owned the MM, Shogun, and Sumo. I've yet to see the OS300 in person. As far as value for money the OS300 and Sumo are the leaders in my opinion. The saturation diver is big, robust, and well executed. I love the pr indicator as well. It has the same ratcheting clasp as the MM and you can find them for around 1000. Problem is they are very big and heavy. Some cant pull off the size and heft comfortably. The sumo is amazing value for money but will ultimately make you want to buy the MM since its so good. Of the 3 the shogun was my least favorite. It wasn't worth double the sumo in my experience. Another one to consider is the new transocean. Sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, 6r15 movement, new lume, and integrated bracelet. It looks attractive for about 1000. I would just say do a lot of research and buy the one you think you would enjoy most. They are all great watches.

Where can I get one at a good price?

New to the channel! I dig it!!! Are you in AZ by chance?...lol...splash pad made me curious.

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

A neighbor... Utah

@danemain7859

4 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams nice!!!

Why doesn't the 30, 40 and 50 Lumibrite. I wanna know the reason. Thanks.

it has a blue lume?

Hi Bruce, great video.. How would you compare this 300 to the Squale 50 atmos?

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Both are unique and fun to wear. The MM is twice as expensive but really excels. The finishing, feel, movement, lume, and wrist presence is much better. If case size is an issue though the 50 atmos wears smaller. The MM is comfortable but a big watch

Great review... Been thinking about getting this watch. How would you compare the MM300 to the Squale 1521 or Squale 2002?

@BruceWilliams

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've not handled a 2002, but did spend some time with a 1521. After Squale's rash of qc issues, I just don't have any enthusiasm for the brand. I did enjoy the level of comfort and value for the price point I noticed on the 1521, I like the fact it's based heavily off of the original Squales and Heuers. But I do prefer the more expensive Marinemasters. Apart from also being a heritage design the movement, lume, and finishing definitely are nicer than the Squale. Being a strap fan, I appreciate the comfortable factory bracelet and rubber strap that come standard on the Seiko

@dpw1989

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the follow up. QC issues with the build (fit finish) or the ETA movement?

@BruceWilliams

7 жыл бұрын

Most of the issues were build (uneven finishing, hair and dust in dial, etc.) I think I only saw one or two movement related (out of spec accuracy) gripes.

What is the price please mention it

You could fix the prospex logo on the crown by wetsanding it off and polishing it back to it's high polish like the rest of the case

@BruceWilliams

7 жыл бұрын

Very true

@Talon276

7 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be brave enough to do that though!

is it okay to wear a diver watch under opened water tap?

@FatSamEIE

6 жыл бұрын

Huen Cedric only if it’s 300m WR and has a screw down crown... and hardlex. Water shatters sapphire crystal I think. 😁

Is the 8L35 use in this piece a electro mechanical movement like the GS?

@TitusLos

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, no its a 100% self winding mechanical movement.

I've said this before on a previous video you posted, You are by a landslide the best reviewer of the MM300 on youtube.

Seiko has areal knack of making you love their pieces I have a 1st gen Orange Monster and Wear it nearly every day it just works in any occasion you put it to keep up the excellent videos

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'll certainly try

Bruce! I am tossing up between this and the squale 50 atmos. How do you think they comepare?

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Both are definitely fun to wear. Personally I prefer the MM. Its finishing is nicer, it has a better movement, and lume. Comes with drilled lugs, ratcheting clasp and rubber strap. Yeah its twice as expensive but really enjoyable to use. Squale will wear smaller though if watch size is an issue

@jaynutter85

8 жыл бұрын

I just wish seiko made a smaller version. If only they had a 40mm diver.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Me too, I think it would sell really well

Hey Bruce do you think omega smp300 or seiko mm300?

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

Omega

Crown guards would have been a nice touch.

Still looking great Bruce!! I'm starting to think my only watches from now on will be Seikos!

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Haha funny thing is you could totally do that and love it

@jeremycorrao

8 жыл бұрын

Loving this Shogun. The more I look at it, the more I see!

@ajaxforever5473

8 жыл бұрын

The Seiko sbdc007 or the newer version the sbdc029 is the Shogun. This one is the Marinemaster. I own a sdc029. With sapphire.

If it was smaller or thinner, I wouldn't want it as much as I do!

@tendrams

7 жыл бұрын

The MM300 is almost exactly the same dimensions of the 6159 that it mimics from the late 1960s.

If I gonna buy a Seiko this would be the only one I even prefer it better than black bay but Tudor Oyster Prince SUB way better..

If your looking for something smaller check out the shogun 👍

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

I breifly wore a shogun a few years ago. Couldn't get used to the titanium, but loved it otherwise

Great review Bruce. I’ll eventually obtain one, but the Damasko DA46 will be first.

Bruce, Can you tell me please the weight of the case without any bracelet or straps of you MM 300 ? Thank buddy!

@BruceWilliams

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry man I no longer own it :( so cant give an exact weight. watch head is heavy for sure

@torotos

7 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams Thanks anyways Bruce.

@dicksontsui6635

7 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams may I know why do you sell the mm300?

HI Bruce - partly off topic. Our of seiko divers, spb051, sbdx017, skx007 and others, what is your favorite?

Great review! Wish the price hadn't gone up due to Brexit.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

True, also the Yen has really strengthened recently. All the JDM models have been slowly creeping up in price

How was the tax when you bought this from seiya?

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

I didn't pay any additional taxes duties or fees.

How is the accuracy and is the bessle ceramic?

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

I'm getting +5 per day. The bezel is metal with a gloss lacquer coating

@ripperx444

7 жыл бұрын

Do you still own this or sold it by now?

Do you still have this watch? I want this watch so badly.... Sapphire and screw links and I'd have it. Can't get over hardlex and pin/collar bracelet, unless there is an aftermarket alternative.

@JaxWatchesandEDC

7 жыл бұрын

TrailMonkey This pin and collar system would cause me to maybe pause, but wouldn't deter me from buying. With that said, to me, no excuse not to have sapphire from the factory on this watch.

@madforit4621

7 жыл бұрын

Jack1979 this watch was made for saturation diver and that's my profession and hardlex is far better to wear when doing construction diving over sapphire now if maybe like you only being a desk diver then yeh sapphire for sure, but it was made for sat divers!

@FatSamEIE

6 жыл бұрын

Hardlex suits the watch better in my opinion. It’s a retro diver and that thick curved hardlex looks great. Also... maybe It isn’t the usual hardlex as I’ve rarely if ever heard of an mm300 scratching on the crystal.

@jimmymack1079

6 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with pin and collar. I’ve had screws back out on Tudor and Ball bracelets. Pin and collar have never failed me. They are not difficult to work with if you know how. Long Island watch does a great tutorial.

for the price of these it should be sapphire no question..Its what holds me back

@ajaxforever5473

8 жыл бұрын

Same here

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think it should have it too. Hardlex gets a bad rap but it's really quite good

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

+Weazel Cartoons well said

@mountainhobo

8 жыл бұрын

"sapphire is scratch resistant but shatter prone while hardlex is shatter proof but scratch prone" -- I have heard that asserted before, but I have seen no proof of it. In fact, some of the best divers rated to deeper than MM use sapphire. How is that possible?

@flow2tech

8 жыл бұрын

+mountainhobo Exactly.. Agree 100% ..Look no further than the Rolex deep sea.. How about Aquadive.. They specialize in professional dive watches... Seiko just needs to up their game a bit and offer more for the price as others are doing.

Great review, Bruce. Just a couple of 'druthers: 1) Lose the gloves! Very, very distracting. 2) "Literally" is used too many times, and in the wrong way.

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Haha noted! And your right I noticed that too as I loaded it. I'm not a very articulate guy. Cheers

I wouldn't do such things with this watch😱

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

lol to each his own Alexander. To be totally honest I've worn the SKX more often at the jobsite

I miss that watch 😒

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

For sure, its a special one. Cheers Steve

I have ocd can't scratch my watches lol...

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

I hear you. It hurts a bit, but after a while you accept it and begin to enjoy it (sport watches only though)

Sigh...One of my grails

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

Its inevitable my friend... :)

If it was not that tall it wouldnt be mm300

The value is not there in 2022

I like the watch... but... it's just so fat. I can't handle watches taller than 14".

@BruceWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

It's true, it's a chunky piece! Still a cool one though 👍

@dpw1989

7 жыл бұрын

The Sumo would be perfect.. it sits super flat.