The New Seiko Landmaster 30th Anniversary LE
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- Опубликовано: 20 дек 2023
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Limited to just 1,000 pieces worldwide, this watch commemorates the 30th anniversary of the first highly popular Seiko Landmaster field watch launched in 1993 for adventurers and mountaineers. The graduated blue dial is designed to express the peak of the mountain where the ice blue land and the deeper blue sky meet.
This new model builds upon the original Landmaster design concept with modernised high performance in any land environment. Following feedback from adventurers, the watch case and bracelet are made from lightweight titanium which is super hard-coated, making it scratch-resistant with a beautiful shine.
The rotating bezel offers a compass functionality, a signature feature of the original Landmaster series. Powered by the reliable and highly accurate in-house 8L35 calibre movement, for high visibility the indices are coated with three-dimensional Lumibrite and the super hard-coated Sapphire glass eliminates 99% of reflections whilst having a special ‘stay clean’ feature.
Prospex is a combination of the words ‘Professional’ and ‘Specifications.’ Seiko Prospex timepieces are designed to be practical, reliable and durable; to meet the high standards required in extreme environments for sports lovers and adventure seekers alike.
First saw this last month online and it immediately grabbed my attention. Im not one for the endless special and limited editions that Seiko churn out but once in a while they make something truly wonderful (in my eyes). So i bought one and it hasn't disappointed. The anti reflective coating is spectacular, showing that amazing dial and indices so vivdly. I just think its a very special watch and so glad i pulled the trigger
Well done Phil , this is great watch, I feel my video just didn't do the dial justice as it really is that good
How much did you pay for it??
@@evolution8662 F&G would do it for about £2k
@@evolution8662 £2400
It’s a very very very beautiful watch, I saw this in store and grab it instantly
Nice review Barry thanks ! youre right that dial is just something.
its a solid 10 out of 10 for the dial of this one
Great to see this, can't keep up with all the new Seikos. Would love to hear your opinion on the new Marinemasters when they arrive (and that new blue Speedtimer too). Thanks as always.
I've have to get my hands on one for next time , I just picked up the new Fears watch today
Yep. I like this one. Really nice review. Cracking dial and I’m going through a phase of liking steel (well metal anyway) bezels. I’m going to have to learn how to use a compass bezel… or I’ll wait until I buy one. I wonder what the Seiko quality is like on this one when you have it in your hand. The dial is its standout feature for me.
The dial can't be faulted and being titanium is another plus , just a shame they went with a compass bezel
Been waiting to hear what you think and what accuracy you getting. I stopped buying Seikos because accuracy have been all over (I guess I have learned to overlook alignment issues) but wanted to get a review of this watch and 8L movement from a watchmaker (you getting closer). Would also love to see you look at some grand seikos.
The 8L movements are normally pretty solid and operate within COSC spec's I've found , The movement itself has two set of shock settings, one for the balance which is normally and one for the escapement which is what Rolex also , I'm not saying its in the same league as them but its a nice touch which even a ETA 2892 or 2424 hasn't got. They can be regulated to run spot on with no problems at all, As for GS I've reviewed a few but they don't like if I say anything negativity about them not F&G but Seiko themself , so I've been asked not to touch them
I believe the diver extensions on Landmaster's is to wear it over a heavy winter coat sleeve, for example. I recently sold my SBEJ003 Landmaster with the same bracelet type. It's a bit disappointing that it hasn't got drilled lugs. Plenty of cheaper Seiko's do.
Thats a fair point and I didn't think of that Dave as for the drilled lugs I agree and like them to but its not considered premium so thats why it doesn't have them
One thing to add is the watch is hand made and hand assembled in the Grand Seiko factory. It’s like getting a Grand Seiko at a top tier Seiko price. I just bought a new one last week for £2000 - I made a deal with Jura watches after buying a Tudor S&G black bay 58
I'd almost talked myself into getting one, and I get where you're coming from...it's something of a premium Seiko. But, those little things missing...the drilled lugs, signed crown, extra diver strap. I don't even feel that SLA models are that special anymore....there's just so many of them now. Maybe I'm getting jaded. Anyway...I bought a used 2018 Shogun instead, and went on a holiday with the change. It comes with all the little things the Landmaster doesn't. How can that be?
Nice review. I've been on a Bulova and Citizen kick lately, primarily because of the smooth case backs. Looks like this one is smooth too?
Yep this one has a smooth case back so shouldn't be a problem , Some can be a real pain
Hi Barry, this does look good... It's great to see Seiko starting to offer reasonable movements: I've always felt that Seiko designs are let down by mediocre movements and inconsistent quality control... Have a great Christmas Barry, LG Bob 🥂🍾🎉⌚🚴♂️🚂👋
Hi Bob , Yeah this is a cool Seiko with a decent movement but the dial is on another level , I'm hoping over the holiday to get a ton of videos done matey so fingers crossed . All the best and have a get Christmas Sir
@@ClickSpringReview Will do Barry... Lots more content eh? I know what I'll be doing on Christmas day then... 😉.
@@robertlock6041 We have a relaxing Christmas day this year, the other days are going to be busy but I'm still planing to get a load of videos done
@@ClickSpringReview Well I hope you enjoy making them as much as we enjoy seeing them... On Christmas Day I will enjoy unboxing and exploring my new Seagull 1963, my Christmas present brought back from China ... I hope you and your lovely wife have a well deserved break. LG Bob ⌚ 🍻 🚂🚲🤝
Cheers Bob did you holiday out there ?
Did the crown feel sturdy or wobbly?
It felt solid but would do being a screw down crown 👍🏻
that bezel alignment on the 9'oclock 🤨
Its a friction bezel John
@@ClickSpringReview okay. But if you look at your intro it does appear off in relation to 12, 3 & 6. Thanks for sharing.
I think thats the camera angle John but I understand as after all its a Seiko :)
This is just nitpicking on me side, but I can't understand why Seiko stubbornly uses the lume on the counterweight seconds hand, makes absolutely no sense. I'd appreciate a normal lollipop hand much more. A cool watch otherwise, love the dial.
I don't mind it myself ,I think some of their MM200 models had it on the tip of the hand second, This a pretty cool model all the video doesn't do the dial justify
I have SN 45 🇺🇸
Cool 😎
Does this have a replaceable crown tube?
I not sure if they thread them in or press fit and glue them. if they are press fit you could always remove it and tap a new thread for a different one
@@ClickSpringReview The SLA055 and variants have a removeable crown tube. That was released in Dec 21. However other releases don't have them.
I'd rather not not drill a tube and do a triplock mod if possible.
I drill Rolex cases every so often its pretty straightforward
@@ClickSpringReview I would attempt a press fit tube with a drill press if there was an equivalent tube available. However, I think tapping a thread could get real messy without using some sort of custom jig.
I guess I'm spoilt with Sinn and Tudor, which have replaceable tubes
its true but did you know many Breitling models also have a pressed in tubes
Shame the crown is unsigned
Many of the Seiko Fans prefer it to having the X on there