SEIKO SLA023 Full Review | SBDC025 | Professional Divers Watch | MM300 Marinemaster 300 in BLUE 2020

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  • @chrisauge6802
    @chrisauge68023 жыл бұрын

    This is by far my favorite Seiko, the finishing & color are amazing

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more!

  • @malkinmalone

    @malkinmalone

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have one and i love it. I wish you could get the 8L35(as the video mentioned) in more seiko divers. If you could get them in 62mas, sumo, samurai and other cases I would want them all. The crown and bezel action is as nice as any swiss diver. I know that I have seen a reviewer say that this watch is not that same as swiss luxury, but i own one and I own an Omega Planet Ocean and this SLA is every bit as nice as the planet ocean.

  • @EscapementWatch
    @EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын

    This one was hard to film the camera kept losing the watch with its ultra shine! Next time I'll be better prepared with the Lessons Learned filming this one. This is an EPIC ALL IN-HOUSE Piece of History! This is a watch that you will fall in love with. Just spend some time with and you'll see! -Falling 😁

  • @azemtavniku5782

    @azemtavniku5782

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great review, even though I’m a proud owner of the SLA039 after watching your review I think I’m going to get this pice as well, as i was offered yesterday from my dealer at a discount. I’m actually been trying to find a nice measuring tool to measure my watches and had trouble finding a good one, I like the one you’re using in this video would you please share the info so I can get one for myself?? Thank you

  • @brianallan1036
    @brianallan10362 жыл бұрын

    By far the best MM review i have ever seen,Well done sir.

  • @gorillaofjohn15
    @gorillaofjohn15 Жыл бұрын

    A proud owner. Im a 7-1/8 inch but i think this watch wears really small and can go on a 6-3/4 or even 6-1/2 . The beauty of this watch is sublime. And no matter how good the video is, real life is still beautiful. I can appreciate the the finesse of the original bracelet but the watch does feel top heavy on it. Have ordered the Hexad from Strapecode. Looking forward to beefing it up. did a timegrapher on it. Really strong amplitude of 318 even after a year. THis is one watch in my collection that I will never sell. There simply is not reason to. And i am also 100% certain that i will regret it if i do so.

  • @MohammedKhaled-ju7gy
    @MohammedKhaled-ju7gy10 ай бұрын

    If I’m not wrong the sumo has similar dimensions and I had it wear perfectly on my 6 inch wrist. Wouldn’t be surprised if this wears well too.

  • @Goob2112
    @Goob21123 жыл бұрын

    I have a 6-3/4 inch wrist and the mm300s fit me just fine, Seiko really knows how to design bigger watches that can accommodate smaller wrists.

  • @hammalamiri12

    @hammalamiri12

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sold, I used to think no way but I'm saving up to get one by October

  • @jamess8175

    @jamess8175

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hammalamiri12 It's a beautiful watch. I hope you have fulfilled your dream and got the watch by now.. It's October now.

  • @zman8340
    @zman83403 жыл бұрын

    Best review of this amazing piece on KZread . Hands down . This is a great enjoyable channel . I always learn something from your reviews . You know your stuff and its fun .

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @bottomtext5872
    @bottomtext58722 жыл бұрын

    Man that prospex crown looks awesome. Wish the other watches had it

  • @asko7113
    @asko71133 жыл бұрын

    I own the SPB143 and absolutely love everything about it. I purchased it from my local AD this past summer for 20% discount. He has the SLA023 in stock and offering a 20% discount which puts it at $2500 including tax. I’m seriously tempted but concerned about the size and heft. How does it wear on a nato? Anyways, this was an awesome and very in-depth review. Thanks 😊

  • @jameshoward9700
    @jameshoward97002 жыл бұрын

    The best review of this classic Seiko (and great to see how your cameras have improved since!). I can't forgive the 'Marinemaster' deletion, or its replacement with that crummy 'X,' but the watch is still a great. The one thing that impresses me most is the feel of a MM. NO other big diver feels the same. It's as if it came out of the sea - smooth, weighty, organic. Truly special. Compared to a Rolex, it's like a sea pebble compared to quarry gravel. It feels like it was made by a person, while an Omega feels like it was made by a robot. Which it was.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you james! I actually wanted to upgrade my camera again recently but too much $$$. My current is good 'enough' for youtube so I'll use the cash for watches instead.

  • @jameshoward9700

    @jameshoward9700

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch Totally. I think I meant ‘camerawork.’ That pesky autofocus! Yes, cameras, like Seikos just keep on going up..! But dude, I think we may not be far from a new MM!!?? Some big Seiko dive watch anniversaries incoming!

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes that autofocus! I'm not so sure on the new seiko divers but we shall see!!! I think an SKX re-issue could occur in 2026 with all the upgrades and maybe a new trimmer case.

  • @greenerick
    @greenerick3 жыл бұрын

    Great Seiko Driver G thanks

  • @havardflaatten
    @havardflaatten3 жыл бұрын

    Great review of a stunning watch :)

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!

  • @ogkstoopid
    @ogkstoopid3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being one of the only people doing watch reviews to say Prospex correctly as "Pro-Specs." It is a fairly obvious portmanteau for professional-specifications, yet 9/10 reviewers say "Prospects." Subscribed.

  • @bngr_bngr

    @bngr_bngr

    Жыл бұрын

    He only says it that way is because he is Canadian.

  • @broncohorvath5682
    @broncohorvath56822 жыл бұрын

    took me while, but because of you I ordered a SLA023 through my man Abraham at Kavar.. can't wait to get it now....

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats!!!

  • @samuellee1976
    @samuellee19763 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the review

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @bayflowshow65
    @bayflowshow652 жыл бұрын

    I would match up this watch with the Rolex Seadweller James Cameron edition. My co-worker has that watch. The massive size, thickness, polish, and overall componentry you displayed can go toe to toe with the Seadweller at fraction of the cost even at plus 3K. The dial has a similar color radiant as well. Great review man!

  • @johncook3764

    @johncook3764

    Жыл бұрын

    Completely agree with this comment, I bought the Rolex SD43 in 2017 when it first came out, I bought the SLA023 last year, the standard of both watches are very close but the price are worlds apart. It’s as simple as that !

  • @deej9367
    @deej93673 жыл бұрын

    I wish they would have left the marine master on the dial instead of the prospects logo

  • @nrbrown5985
    @nrbrown59853 жыл бұрын

    I tried this on the other day...I need this watch. I don’t have any big watches, this will be it.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    someone just bought this one. we have one more in stock. let me know.

  • @SoCalWatchReviews
    @SoCalWatchReviews3 жыл бұрын

    Great watch!

  • @EscapementWatch
    @EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын

    came back to watch my own video...missing the Marinemaster.

  • @varanid9

    @varanid9

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just missed out on a brand new one of these with tags for $1900 on Ebay. Wonder if I should have got it? I opted for a Zodiac Super Seawolf instead, as I already have a black dial Marinemaster 300 and had just got the quartz MM1000 "Yellow fin" a couple of weeks ago. My MM300 is on the modern version of the waffle strap which I love the looks of, giving it that vintage vibe, but, I love the feel of the bracelet, so was considering another MM300 to keep on the steel, but without repeating myself. That Batman grayish blue is stunning.

  • @SentinelIXK

    @SentinelIXK

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so close to pulling the trigger on the SLA023... I need someone to tip me one way or the other!

  • @elefantrising

    @elefantrising

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SentinelIXK I have mine on can't take it off. Does that help? haha

  • @SentinelIXK

    @SentinelIXK

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@elefantrising I did it and regret nothing. It's amazing and has been glued to me for a week and a half!

  • @elefantrising

    @elefantrising

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mike Masson I’m glad it was not my fault! It’s sick right? I have had more “expensive” divers but this one is the best.

  • @jdc3636
    @jdc36362 жыл бұрын

    Just bought this exact watch for my birthday. It is surprisingly light and wears small, even though I have a 17cm wrist only. Maybe I am used to big watches. My other watch includes a planet ocean GMT, so this one is actually smaller and lighter.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday and grats!

  • @abmorose6531
    @abmorose65313 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy this vid, how about reviewing the quartz versions of Marine Master ( Sbbn) .

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks! if i can get my hands on one I will def review it!

  • @TheMaclaughlan
    @TheMaclaughlan2 жыл бұрын

    Got one coming buddy.

  • @fvlok
    @fvlok Жыл бұрын

    Would you mind comparing a homage? Heimdallr or Proxima? Would love to hear your thoughts

  • @alfredcheller
    @alfredcheller3 жыл бұрын

    Great watch, put it on an orange crafter blue strap and it's the perfect summer watch. Go to Royal jewelers in Andover MA and ask for Bill, they are the only Grand Seiko dealer in New England and have a lot of jdm Seikos.

  • @watchdogpodcast239

    @watchdogpodcast239

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm. Live in Providence. May have to make that trip...

  • @jasonworthington3063
    @jasonworthington30633 жыл бұрын

    this video pushed me to by this watch. thanks?

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great choice! Congrats on the new timepiece! ⌚

  • @Trugoy1
    @Trugoy13 жыл бұрын

    Next time you get a sla023, throw on your spb149 blue strap :) that’s how I wear my sla023 😍

  • @yapolloable
    @yapolloable3 жыл бұрын

    positional error of almost zero and unregulated. that's a crazy reliable watch.

  • @1Eagler
    @1Eagler3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a seiko without the days?

  • @mdt2688
    @mdt26883 жыл бұрын

    For me top reference is SBDX001..

  • @goldbond1180
    @goldbond11803 жыл бұрын

    The Marinemaster definitely the best modern Seiko diver. I would love one but as a guy with a slender 6.75 inch wrist could I pull it off?

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    i have 6.5inch maybe you can. if you like the big watch look! its such a amazing piece of kit

  • @goldbond1180

    @goldbond1180

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch thanks, I think I'll have to try one out.

  • @timemeasured9137
    @timemeasured91372 жыл бұрын

    Whats the most you would pay for this SLA023?

  • @jorad4887
    @jorad48872 жыл бұрын

    I want it big!!!!!

  • @metallicarockacion
    @metallicarockacion3 жыл бұрын

    That movement was specially designed for diving harsh conditions, temperature changes etc. It is a specifically diving movement. No other brand makes movements specifically for diving to that degree. When diving, accuracy is irrelevant because you only dive for 2 hours let's say. That's why this movements are not aimed to be accurate. They are serious durable reliable beast quality diver movements that are more durable and more reliable than lets say the rolex sub movement. the same goes for the high end high torque high efficiency 7c46 Quartz.

  • @varanid9

    @varanid9

    3 жыл бұрын

    I knew their quartz movement was specially made for deep diving, didn't know the MM300 movement was the same. Luckily, I have one of each, LOL!

  • @ROrneli

    @ROrneli

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean just get an analog frogman and it is exactly what you describe for 800 dollars or less

  • @dougy_scotman
    @dougy_scotman7 ай бұрын

    Nice review minus the Seamaster hate.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    7 ай бұрын

    More to come in the next Marine Master Video!

  • @mrbacchus6127
    @mrbacchus61273 жыл бұрын

    Great Marinemaster review, but why the Seamaster hate? Serious question, I am considering the Seamaster as my 1st more expensive watch

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just subjective taste nothing wrong with it

  • @mrbacchus6127

    @mrbacchus6127

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch ok cool, I know lots of people hate the he valve and skeleton hands for instance.

  • @joechino9022
    @joechino90223 жыл бұрын

    I almost pulled the trigger to buy blue monster earlier for $250 i was complaining about it... Holy mama.. this one is $3100....i die.

  • @nicolasbarrero
    @nicolasbarrero3 жыл бұрын

    What's the difference to SBDX025? Please let me know? Thank you. Excellent review

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    just the JDM name. same watch

  • @lavyanagdev8229
    @lavyanagdev82293 жыл бұрын

    How long can you keep the mm300 before servicing it?I think that would last a lifetime as well

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    10 years

  • @vict9062
    @vict90623 жыл бұрын

    Holy Price ! $3100. Does it wear big? Beautiful too.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wears surprising well

  • @mariosimas
    @mariosimas3 жыл бұрын

    how does compare the blue on the dial of the MM300 with the blue on the MM200 "Great Blue Hole" ? The blue on the MM300 seems less dark

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    MM300 is Azura blue like. mm200 is Admiral blue like.

  • @mariosimas

    @mariosimas

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch Thanks

  • @alexmusic1391
    @alexmusic13913 жыл бұрын

    My sla023 is plus 2 second 24h

  • @TheNeybor
    @TheNeybor3 жыл бұрын

    I love Seiko that being said, that box is pathetic for a $3,000 watch.

  • @informedcarpet

    @informedcarpet

    3 жыл бұрын

    Who gives a shit about the box! 🤣

  • @elefantrising

    @elefantrising

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is the best part you just got a 3k watch on a POS box that is baller!

  • @timemeasured9137

    @timemeasured9137

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! Seiko needs to take more pride in presenting their watches in better boxes!

  • @gabrielfpi3046

    @gabrielfpi3046

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @williamlasl

    @williamlasl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Seiko’s doesn’t go in for frills like fancy boxes. Even $8,000 Grand Seikos have pretty minimal boxes. But if you look at Rolex, it’s not that much fancier, just that green box.

  • @77door97
    @77door9711 ай бұрын

    Where did you get the Seiko hat from? cheers

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    11 ай бұрын

    seiko hats from instagram. not sure if he still in business

  • @jeffl4601
    @jeffl46012 жыл бұрын

    Between SBDX001, SBDX017 and SLA021, which one would you recommend as a purchase?

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    2 жыл бұрын

    SBDX017

  • @robinsiow1892

    @robinsiow1892

    2 жыл бұрын

    sbdx017

  • @kikomachine8276
    @kikomachine82763 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to go for one of these... But I chose to go the path of buying the Willard X, 63Mas and the SBDC187 MM200... Did I choose the right path or should I have went for the MM300? Great video as always bro!

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    no path is wrong! but the mm300 does feel so great in hand

  • @kikomachine8276

    @kikomachine8276

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch what's amazing with it is that it's thick and it's lug to lug is long but when you wear it, it seats well on the wrist... You were right that it has some magical tricks.

  • @simonwright6882
    @simonwright68823 жыл бұрын

    I wish seiko would listen to their customers and make more of the watches at 40mm to fit a wider range of wrists. This is something that frustrates me about seiko because I love them.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    there is a new MM200 at 42mm and it wears like a 40mm!!! Its a gift from seiko!!!

  • @simonwright6882

    @simonwright6882

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch I've been very tempted by the mm 200 but I'm trying to behave as I'm saving for a GS sbga415. 😇

  • @leonardodavinci6625

    @leonardodavinci6625

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch did you mean spb207?

  • @canonyeo4286
    @canonyeo42863 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review. I have the 021. This what what we called a Diminishing watch. Beside the Willard, you see how much smaller it looks? I have a small wrist too, but, l love wearing this watch. I wear it with a crafter blue . Totally transformed the look. Anyway, the finishing is superb. Btw l have a 38mm high end 27J Bellmatic 4006 7010 which has a MM300 case design, with original bracelet, in pristine condition. Looking forward to the new 42mm MM200. This one with wider bezel/smaller dial is another Diminishing piece.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    021 nice one! You have some great pieces bro! Me too! the mm200 2nd gen is looking promising.

  • @canonyeo4286

    @canonyeo4286

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch one of reason l like about seiko is that they know how to make big watches look small and small watches look big ( you can see this in their many vintage). You can see this in the modern GS dress watches, with dome dial/glass with bent minute and sec hands. I think the new mm200 will be a big hit.

  • @Televisiontechnology

    @Televisiontechnology

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's interesting I have a wrist of 17-17.5cm - 6.5 or so inches. Usually, i'm more aware of the lug to lug - the height of the watch rather than the case size. Like the Seiko turtles, anything heightwise - around or up to 48-49mm is ok, soon as hit 50mm or nearly, doesn't sit well on the top of the wrist. If they are bringing out a smaller one with a 48mm height, then could be a game in play! Will keep an eye out for the new one - does look a little big on the 6.5" wrist shown.

  • @davidursini4740
    @davidursini47403 жыл бұрын

    My SBDC025 runs +12 seconds/day since I got it....still within the +15/-10 range for the movement.

  • @wed265
    @wed2653 жыл бұрын

    Funny about the seamaster

  • @eugenedickson2557
    @eugenedickson25572 жыл бұрын

    Really having a hard time deciding between the SLA023 and the SLA059.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen the 059 in person as it is usa only but I'd go with the 023!

  • @eugenedickson2557

    @eugenedickson2557

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch The blue is definitely reeling me in more than the red. I’m wearing my JDM Sumo SBDC113 right now and can easily see the SLA023 in its place but not the SLA059.

  • @Televisiontechnology
    @Televisiontechnology3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, that is nice, but a Seamaster is a Seamaster and in a different league. Apart from the escapement valve!!!! Maybe next time they'll shrink it. I deliberately bought the last version of the Seamaster, as the watch wears better and the valve is smaller! MM300 is lovely though shiny polishing is one thing, but the case on the Seamasters have a lot of detailing on the case and the new ones have one of the best movements, being Cosc & Metas certified as well as being amongst the most antimagnetic movements on the market. The steel bracelets on the Seikos (or anything under a Grand Seiko) are not as good as the Omegas. To be fair, new against new - different price points though.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Grats! I love Omega. their history, their quality, their pursuit for excellence! My top 5 fav brands of all time!

  • @Takeo2011
    @Takeo20112 жыл бұрын

    Do you know if it has the 8L35A or 8L35B movement?

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    2 жыл бұрын

    8L35B Anything newer then 2015 is B

  • @Takeo2011

    @Takeo2011

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch Thanks good to know.

  • @watchdogpodcast239
    @watchdogpodcast2393 жыл бұрын

    I own one and it truly is a beauty. Bought a Crafter Blue for it and not sure it will ever go back on the bracelet

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    really? Kavar my AD sells the crafter blue line. I gotta try one out on my new skx arriving soon.

  • @jkgkjgkijk

    @jkgkjgkijk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not a fan of crafter blue, sorry...looks cheap.

  • @johnpatrickrecio1532
    @johnpatrickrecio15322 жыл бұрын

    Does this have a chapter ring?

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @GapBahnDirk
    @GapBahnDirk3 жыл бұрын

    You can wear it. get one.

  • @AmcoAutoGlass
    @AmcoAutoGlass3 жыл бұрын

    boss watch

  • @markgads8017
    @markgads80173 жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe I clicked onto this one wearing my 2018 blue Seamaster. Great video, among other great ones you post, but have to disagree with you on the SMP. Wait what was I saying, got lost in those blue ceramic waves. Kidding aside I’m a Seiko fan boy too, would love to have this MM too.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love omega one of my fav brands. I put it in my top 5 list. but the SMP well.

  • @kanemillard3315

    @kanemillard3315

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree I love the SMP and would rather have a helium escape valve than have a thicker monoblock case. I don't have a Seiko in the collection at the moment but I'm after a grand Seiko at some point in the next year or 2

  • @alnyc8
    @alnyc83 жыл бұрын

    SBDX025

  • @rck4w
    @rck4w3 жыл бұрын

    Would you choose SLA021 or SLA023?

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    23

  • @bradd5961
    @bradd5961 Жыл бұрын

    Did you sell this?

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it sold a long time ago. Sorry.

  • @Hard_7_Iron
    @Hard_7_Iron Жыл бұрын

    It is a pretty watch… but with the MM 200 (Baby MM), it doesn’t make a lot of sense for me. But if someone wanted to gift me one, I’d sure wear it.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah agree! but dam when you hold a mm300 it feels special.

  • @xekret
    @xekret3 жыл бұрын

    This is still on my list but I want a Willard X, one of the 62MAS SLA re-editions and this one and don't know where to start!

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome

  • @xekret

    @xekret

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EscapementWatch I just picked up the SPB183 blue Willard. My AD had one and I decided to grab it. They also had both 62MAS re-editions so it was hard! Only if I wasn’t waiting for a Rolex!

  • @stephanodem4947
    @stephanodem49473 жыл бұрын

    Nice watch with history but I think it is by far too expensive. For this price p.e. you can buy 2 Swiss Made Mido Divers Cosc certified 600m or a Longines Diver Cosc made of Ceramic (Same as Rado use). All with perfect regulated ETA movements.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    You gotta pay for zaratsu polish and hand assembly. Sometimes the spec list and the features do not make the watch. And history and human craftsmanship is worth a little bit more and it means a little bit more.

  • @stephanodem4947

    @stephanodem4947

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're right. I know that a lot of people love these Seikos. But it is still a japanese watch in the price range of a BREITLING Diver (here in Germany). So lucky enough, we all love different brands. I prefer Swiss Made...

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just did a battle between a rado and a Seiko Willard and the Seiko outperformed it in positional variance and accuracy and it's $600 less. But I understand a lot of people think Swiss is superior and that's fine if one has their own tastes

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was the captain cook 42 mm versus the captain Willard 42 mm captain versus captain.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    When you say things like it's still a seiko watch. Or still a Japanese watch. you're the type of person that I would never get along with. Ha! I understand the type of collector you are. And there's nothing wrong with that I'm not a salesman for Seiko I don't care what watch you buy. But I prefer brands that have history and contributions to horology. First automatic chronograph with column wheel and vertical clutch, first quartz watch, first auto chronograph in space. Auto not handwind. Vietnam war, North Pole, spring drive innovation, Etc, this is what I love. Take care.

  • @vinaynagdev3774
    @vinaynagdev37743 жыл бұрын

    Is it worth buying mm300 in comparison to omega and Rolex tool watches?can watch run 10+without any maintenance be coz I use once in a week not regular?

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes its definitely worth it.

  • @bijakbijak4024
    @bijakbijak40243 жыл бұрын

    This is seiko done wrong, the bezel is aligned

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    made with care!

  • @merc7paul
    @merc7paul5 ай бұрын

    Thank you seiko for making unregulated watches because otherwise i would be broke and swimming in seikos😅 only reason i have never pulled trigger on one is the inaccuracy

  • @336W
    @336W Жыл бұрын

    You mean that you have to spend $3k on a Seiko to get proper dial/bezel/chapter ring alignment? Shameful.

  • @lmadigan1971
    @lmadigan19712 жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing but wears like a brick on the wrist

  • @OPP841
    @OPP841 Жыл бұрын

    The AR coating fail? Lol

  • @MERKAMGCLK
    @MERKAMGCLK Жыл бұрын

    These are actually manufactured in the Grand Seiko factory.

  • @zachscheel3784
    @zachscheel37843 жыл бұрын

    Not sure if I'd consider this a review or glorification....I love the piece and I'm sure you're speaking from the heart but let's be honest. The bracelet has pins, the buckle is terrible and very easy to accidentally extend it when opening the clasp (as you did in the video). You also harp on the perfection of the dial but then gloss over the fact the handset has rough edges....critique doesn't mean you hate a watch and it should be included in a review! Just means you see it for what it is. That being said, I'm hoping to track down an SLA019 :D.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    pins and collar is fine. the most secure method. set it and forget it. with screw's you have to wonder when will it back out. the clasp accidently extending when opening has no problem. your taking off the watch anyways. easier to remove. i love the clasp i bought 2 more for my willard and mm200. I adjust it with 1 hand. on wrist when wrist swells. It's just so good to live with daily.

  • @janreeves5443
    @janreeves54433 жыл бұрын

    Seiko made a BIG mistake when the decided to go with the “X” instead of “Marinemaster”. Why they would walk away from that well established brand identity is hard to comprehend. Strange marketing plan.

  • @EscapementWatch

    @EscapementWatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree its a mis-step however, I believe seiko wanted to have continuity in their Pro Diver Line up Prospex. Seiko still shares the Marinemaster Trademark with fortis I believe. So they could bring it back any time as a special edition.

  • @fvlok

    @fvlok

    Жыл бұрын

    Very much so

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