Seiko Prospex Samurai PADI Edition Review - New Release for Fall 2017
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- Join us today for an exclusive look at the brand new Seiko Prospex Samurai PADI edition. The latest Seiko-PADI collaboration model is a brand new release for the fall of 2017, and does not disappoint. Powered by the self-winding, hacking 4R35 movement with 23 jewels, this automatic watch never needs a battery. It gets its energy from your wrist movement.
True to the PADI labeling, it is a serious dive watch, with 120 click easy to turn uni-directional bezel, copious amounts of lumibrite for low level viewing, knurled crown, hardlex crystal, 200 meter water resistance and a beautiful wave pattern dial. Presented on a solid link and endlink Seiko bracelet with diver extension, it is the ultimate tool diving watch.
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I've worn my Seiko 009 for 44 years and I think I might be adding another to my collection. Mark, I really enjoy your channel, keep up the great work.
how much service has it required in that time, just curious?
Thank you sir!
In the 44 years I have had it, i have only had battery changes and cleanings every other time. I made sure they fully waterproofed the watch every time it was opened. It remains #1 in my various watches.
Battery change ? This is Automatic Watch without any Battery,
Wissam Al-Ashaq I got it as a present from my sister for my 18'th birthday and it is powered by a battery.
I agree Marc, it’s a very cool watch and that lume colour variation is very nice, but for me , I’m still smiling from ear to ear when I wear the Samurai srpb51 I recently bought from you, so I’ll have to pass on the little beauty you’ve got on offer. No doubt it’ll fly out the door in sales. Very nice review too 👍🏻
Thank you sir!
Bought my 7002 in 1988 and still going strong...!!!
Sweet!
Oh, hi mark
You're tearing me apart Lisa
Omar Alabbadi 😂
Lost.
Movie: The Room.
Paul Coleman hilarious man 😂😂😂
Recently learned about your business and heard many people speak very positively about you. My next new watch purchase will surely be on your website. Thank you!
Thanks for saying PADI is "the largest" diving instructor organisation, and not saying "the diving instruction organisation". People seem to not know that there are other (and in many cases better) organisations
That's definitely going on the wish list. Happy to see Seiko divers that don't have the second hand lume on the balance.
Thank you.
Great video, Marc! I just placed my order - can't wait to get this gorgeous watch. I'm sure it will be a keeper in my collection. I love everything about this watch from the wave pattern on the dial to the case and bracelet.
Thank so much!
I’m so impressed with this samurai! So happy that I’ll be able to order one this week. I really hope they stay in stock!
I realize it is pretty off topic but does anyone know of a good website to watch newly released series online?
@Watson Odin Flixportal =)
@Jackson Parker Thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) Appreciate it !
@Watson Odin You are welcome xD
Yeah, that is a beast. My biggest is SARW007 (like Presage), which is 40mm. I have a 7" wrist. This one will be a new level!
I love the Turtle but can not find one with a good chapter ring lined up correctly. Tried on a Samurai at Macy's and was impressed by the bezel action. I was also surprised the Samurai cost less then the Turtle and do not have the chapter ring issue.
Hit and miss on both; you were just lucky on one and not the other.
Beautiful watch, yet at this price point I would of prefer to see sapphire crystal.
Agreed.
Isr Strategies I just picked up a new one for $280. No complaints here.
Me too I got it for 270, cant wait until I get it.
@@alex_inside where do you get with that price ?
@@CuongNguyen-yo7ft eBay. But I had to pay some 190€ for import and shipping to Austria from the USA. I love it, a bit big but that's all.
You can still finde Thema die sub 300 but prices are going up.
Ugh the PADI Turtle is gonna be my birthday present 😍
A turquoise loom?! It's beautiful!
That's it! Turquoise. I said "blue", but you are dead on!
Long Island Watch you're welcome xD
The Lume reminds of the citizen BN0151-09L blue lume. Beautiful piece, wish I could add this Seiko to my collection
Maybe one day.
Mark next time pleas reset the bezel if you don't use it, because my OCD can't handle that ! ;-)
Haha, sorry!
This time i forgive you friend. ;-)
Victor C LOL!!
:-)
I leave my bezels slightly off minute just to annoy tf outta people
7:12 sorry, I'm still pretty new to automatic movements and watches, in general. Why should you not set the date while in between those times?
Edit: nvm I remembered I know how to use google haha
This is one of the best watches around for the money
I overall love the design. However I have always hated that hour hand. Unfortunately for $550 not having a sapphire crystal IMO is unacceptable.
Sorry.
Long Island Watch Nothing to apologize for ;). Love your videos.
You do realise that's thre reason it's called a Samurai..? It's exactly what makes it cool.
I have this watch..its a badass watch,but it has the blue lume which to me doesn't shine as bright or last as long as seikos green lume .but mark also explains as to why we all see that difference in the blue and green seiko LUME..whats really cool on this watch is that it had dual lume
Mark, I am a customer and a subscriber and i have a suggestion. I was just looking at your Graf Zeppelin LZ129 and there are SIX photos of the FRONT of the watch! Having a least one photo of the front, profile and back of each of the watches on Island's site would be great for comparison purposes. Thanks for your time and I always learn something from your videos.
We work with what the vendor provides, but thank you for the recommendation.
Hey Mark! Happy New Year!
You had a lot of Seikos going through your hands. Do you know what is the difference between the M0FPA37J0 and the M0FPA47J0 metal bracelets? Which would you recommend for a Samurai King Padi?
Hi Mark. First after finding your videos I've become a big fan. Well done. I've just purchased a SRPB99 and your video was the determining factor. I do have a couple of questions. 1. I want a Strapcode strap for it but can't find one for this watch, what do you recommend?. 2. What would be the approximate cost to have a sapphire domed crystal installed? Thanks in advance and keep yor awesome videos coming!
Loved it! One of my best collection i’d say.
Hi Mark. What a great watch isnt it 😃...
I have a question. As i can see there is MOVT JAPAN sign on yours dial. But some others have no any JAPAN sign neither dial or back. So they are not made in japan. Maybe malaysia or etc. Right???
Hi Mark. I bought the same watch as this today and it has all of the same markings, colors and is a PADI. In another one of your videos you stated that on the back of your monster it has an upside-down horseshoe to represent some kind of anti-magnetic which is needed to get the Diver's and PADI certification. But mine and the one shown here in the video doesn't have that marking. Also when looking for my watch I found a website selling the same watches for only 88 Euros, should I be worried I bought a copy? Thanks in advance.
Hi Mark! Hope u r doing great!
Can u pls tell me what does these markings on the dial means - "Mov't Japan 4r35 - oiv8 r 2” and why they differ from model to model? Thanx.
Hey Mark, need help! i know its late for the comment on this video, but i just get budget to buy this Seiko Samurai! Lol, but when im about to buy i found out the series is SRPF09K1, But when i see on seiko official there's only SRPB99K1 and now im bit confused now, do you have any idea sir? Thank youuu soo much, best regards!
Hi mark I’m in the Uk and I’ve just bought the srpb99 samurai.. I’m looking for a better quality aftermarket bracelet and I understand you guys do a more solid chunky option? Is that right? If so what is it and where can I find it and can I get one in the Uk?
Love the vids...have watched them all....Seiko makes some nice watches, but complementing them on their bracelets is a stretch.....a big stretch
Why's that? The monster bracelet which came out, what, 15 years ago, was one of the nicest OEM bracelets on an affordable.
Where to begin? The ridiculous pins and collars, the stamped clasps, the hollow links. If I can manage to find (in my collection) 1 Swiss and 1 German maker at similar price point, providing a proven automatic Swiss movement AND a bracelet with solid, screw links and machined clasps then Seiko has no excuse. Oh, and 1 Italian....almost forgot the Squale I'm wearing as I type this.
Also, theres a orange samurai comjng out, its gorgeous too!
Yes, have seen it.
jared packer when?
not really sure, its almost as good lookin as the blue lagoon
A little late to the party but just wanted to say "Great job" as always, Marc. Excellent quality and informative content...think you have this down. Re the watch, sorta back and forth on this one. Haven't quite warmed up to the Samurai (have the orange dial SRPB97) like I did with the Turtle which was an immediate favorite after handling "in the steel". Haven't quite put my finger on it...have multiple SKX, Monsters, Turtles and Sumos. Would put that Samurai last in order of preference but just where I am with it at this moment in time...recall recoiling at the Monster initially and now seeking the SRP313 to round out collection!
Bought it 3 days ago. Just fascinating.
Hey Mark, I wanted to know is a Rolex submariner movement that much better than a Seiko Samurai?
Thanks Mark for another great review. Very nice watch. Already have the PADI turtle and tuna kinetic. Might have to add this as well
Great, thank you.
Great video. Keep it up. I’ve heard complaints about the bezel and dial markings not lining up and the crown closer to one guard or the other. See anything like that?
Chapter ring alignment is always talked about; the crown was lopsided on the first models; they seem to have gotten it right now.
Nice watch Mark and well presented.
Thank you.
I have one but on the case back mark "movement Japan" doesn't in there. It's mean mine is fake or what?
Great review! Easy to listen to and understand. Good stuff.
Question: Screw down crowns... do they wear out ? Assume eventually they might.... but is it one of the first things that need maintenance?
No, not usually. They do strip, but that's usually from poor design or manufacturing issue.
Does the samurai K version SRPB99K1 come identical. Including the box?
Great overview. Just ordered this and waiting for it to arrive : D
Marc, Cool watches! Can you bring the blue lagoons?
Had a few a while ago, gone and sold! No more; limited series.
Never been a fan of pepsi bezel. Dont understand it. Wish there were more options at an AD. I see pepsi and immediately get turned off, dont even want to try them on. Sorry, great video as always!
It's ok. Maybe Coke??? :)
I hear that Seiko stopped shipping these with the Dry Box as of December 2017. Is that true?
We still have some. I'm not sure what Seiko still has in inventory.
I bought one of these from Long Island - brilliant watch and really enjoying it.
I did however dent the bezel insert recently. Is the bezel insert on the padi the same colour as the regular pepsi?
Will need to replace it eventually.
It's certainly the same size. I don't know if its exactly the same colorant.
Dig the machine work or shape of the case body thats nice
Thank you.
Man, you have a really great channel - keep it up!
Thanks so much.
Cool review! I have one of the seiko solar tunas and it also has that lume color on the markers and hands, then the bezel pip is the traditional green.
Nice!!!
Hi Mark is the SRPB99 a better watch than the SKX 007 in your opinion for some reason or other it is cheaper than the SKX007 here
It's certainly a better build quality, and a better movement.
Hello, great Reviews, excellent quality! Thank you!
Great video! Pardon my ignorance I'm very new in the watch game, but so other than the far better bracelet why is this worth more than double what a skx009 would retail for? And why do you never set it between 9 and 3?
The watch movement and overalll fit and finish.
We've covered the date issue in other watch and learns; check out the series.
great review,just ordered one..many thanks
I love your Chanel I love watches, gracias brother...
mark, is there a particular model among these new samurai's that is less prone to having chapter alignment issues?
They seem to have worked through that.
Hey mark , is the padi black or blue dial?
That dial is fantastic, is this the only model with it or are there other ones with it as well?
This is it.
What a terrific show!!!
Heya Mark - an honest question. I myself have imported some Seikos from Japan. Ranging from the Turtle to higher class models such as the SBDC053. Nearly everyone of them had, with one exception, an issue with a misaligned chapter ring. Seiko Japan has stated that they are having problems with the qc, especially on the Sumo and Samurai. I don't want to ruin anyones business and please, don't ever stop making such amazing videos, but can you somewhat confirm that?
Thank you very much.
Alexander Huber I don't have an answer for you regarding your question. I just wanted to say.... Damn dude. You're cute!
Roelf van der Merwe
Thanks, mate.
Alexander Huber That is why i go for Citizen , Sekio hit and miss with their quality control, have a Eco-Drive for a beater and a Automatic Promaster both spot on.
I talk with Seiko USA alot, and they never confirm it.
Thank you, Mark.
Loved this video, Marc.
May need to get rid of my regular Samurai and now buy this one. :-)
LOL buddy!
Great review buddy👍 and a really tidy watch😍
Why would you keep your DIVERS watch dry? I don't think the case has any functionality besides keeping the whole padi diver themw going
This watch looks so nice!
Indeed; the dial is gorgeous.
Hey Mark got one of these for Christmas this year, when do you service it and how much should I pay for regular maintenance on seiko
Oh yah, I should have mentioned that this is a great channel, learned lots from the watch and learns! I checked out your web site, awesome. I have been thinking about a Tauchmeister, when I pull the pin on the purchase I will be getting you to send one up to me in Canada.
Service it when it doesn't keep time or hold power anymore! Retail, probably about $100 or so.
I have about 800 to burn. What would you say, since you reviewed both: this padi Samurai or the SBDC053 (blue re-imagination) ? I like the SBDC, but is it worth the extra-dollars?
The SBDC. There is just something about it.
Thanks. My gut feeling also. Goddamit :)
When do you expect delivery? I am on your waiting list for this one!
Waiting waiting. Hopefully within one week.
Dive, dive, dive!! Looks to be back in stock this AM.
So what's the purpose of the red part of the bezel?
Wow out of stock already??? Grrrrrrrr
We snooze we loose. Hope he gets more soon.
Does this bracelet use the same outside collars as the turtle?
I'm not sure the same, but the same idea.
Mine is here and I can confirm that these bracelets do use the inner collar system thank god lol. Even though i hate these style seiko clasps the dive extension is actually annoying and uncomfortable but the watch overall is awesome.
Hi Marc, received my SRPB99 (delivered from German retailer) one week ago and I feel disappointed. It loses 22 seconds a day which to my opinion is far too much. Would appreciate your opinion/advice.
It's within spec, but if you are happy otherwise, get it regulated in a month or so.
Long Island Watch - Hi Marc, thank you so much for your response I really appreciate it. I allways enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you Mark, great video. Question: is it me or is the blue lume not as bright as the green? Thanks again. .
Our eyes register green better as we have more green receptor rods in our eyes! The blue does last all night on mine!
@@NathanChisholm041 Thank you, Nathan!👍
@@scottlalonde2878 I meant to say cones, not rods! Rods are for our night vision cones are for colour! Cheers
@@NathanChisholm041 No worries, glad you replied!
@@scottlalonde2878 I'm looking at buying one off these myself!
Does anyone make an aftermarket super oyster bracelet for this? I see plenty of Turtle bracelets but zero Samurai specific. I really like the watch but the Seiko bracelets just look and feel cheap.
Aside from aesthetics, are there any differences between the PADI and the non-PADI Samurai?
No.
Beautiful watch, thanks for presentation..
Thanks for checking it out.
Very nice design
Hi Mark, do you have a brick and mortar store or are you online only?
LOL
What is the difference between srpb99j1 and srpb99k1????
like this Samurai PADI.... but I prefer the round hour markers on my SKX009... new watch as crazy lume
Indeed it does!
Hi where can I get the bracelet I’m in the uk
Marc at 8:54 in this video, you say you can walk the pin along to micro-adjust. I've just received this watch but I don't see how this can be done...
Push in one end of the pin and move it down a hole, then push in the other end and move that.
Will you be doing an overview of the seiko baby tuna line?
No plans currently.
Yay another LIW video 👍🏻✨✨✨
Haha, ok!
I believe the colors on the bezel are darker than the PADI colors. The blue appears to have more purple and the red looks more brown.
1965?
Geesh Marc, I'm fairly certain that the 62mas came out in 1962....Err, at the very least it is in the name.
Thank you for this review, very useful :-))
One question looks like it is hacking too. Thank you
Oooh, curious to know more about that Wenger on your left wrist.
Old chrono we used to sell.
Whats the difference between this watch and the prospex SRPB53?
Strap vs bracelet, and dial.
Daytime savings time is automatic?
My PADI Samurai indicates 4R35- on the dial instead of Japan. I bought this from a legitimate seller in the Philippines.
May I be enlightened why this is so? I have been scouring the internet to get some answers to no avail.
Thank you.
It's not Made in Japan, that's about it. Still legit.
Thanks for the confirmation. I'm not so particular where it's made. Doesn't change my perception of it. The watch is still of good quality and will definitely enjoy it for a long time.🙂
I couldn't wear this watch. Too many colours. Your videos are always informative, so thank you.
Mark I just bought the SRPB99J1 but it came in a regular box. I wonder if the dry box is a US thing. I bought it from a legitimate dealer in the Philippines. I have a question, what’s the difference between “special edition” and “limited addition”. Apparently this watch is a “special edition”. BTW I had the dealer put a Double down sapphire crystal on the watch the moment I purchased it. I got to say it added a little something special to a watch that was already gorgeous.
I know they said just the first thousand or so units would have the dry box. I'm not sure about what they did in other markets, sorry.
Thanks. Any idea why the difference is between special edition and limited edition is?
Hello Mark, I have just got myself a SBDC051, the code on the back says: 760425 which according to your interpretation is 2017 month 6 ? btw, great video channel you have here!. keep it up :)
Manufactured June 2017, Number 425
Thank you!
when will the samurai orange be released.
Not sure; the folks at Amazon made it their exclusive.
what would you recommend : seiko skx009k or orient ray 2?
Bartek Linka hi bartek I have both and the Seiko is the winner from me if that helps
thanks!
I bought the ray 2 for a friend, and I own the SKX009K myself. I personally like the build quality on the Seiko better. However, the ray 2 is slightly more dressy.
Seiko looks and feels like more of a tool watch dbn nn is correct, I have and like them both for different reasons seiko just gets more wrist time for sure
What I tell people is if you want a diver, go Seiko. If you want something more versatile fashion-wise, go Ray.
is there a black edition for this?
Yeah, srpb51
Apologize if I missed it but how tall is it ?
It's in there. 13.5mm
Long Island Watch ok, thanks !!
Why isn't there anything online about this watch? Seiko's online presence is so confusing
Seiko doesn't publicize every watch. Some are launched very quietly.
Mark ...and it’s sold out..bummer
Yeah, well I tried to get more but they wouldn't let! So more on order.
Must be an import limit on those boxes. I'll keep checking back. Thnx
Amazing..