Got the 051, and love mine, a big step up from most Seiko's. The stock bracelet is just amazing, the best Seiko bracelet ever . Thought I'd have a change and put a beautiful handmade leather strap on it, but the next day , I had to put the bracelet back on . It's that good.
Excellent review, looks good on the engineer bracelet . I posted my review on this watch a couple weeks ago. It’s a daily wear for me for two years now.
What a beautiful watch! This is the first diver that makes me consider selling my beloved Sumo JDM ... well, maybe not quite yet. Bucket list, then ... Enjoy!
I really like this particular series of Seiko Diver. The design is very well done. The way the case is finished is the highlight. The Padi version of this is equally nice, as well as the black version.
Thanks for posting the link for the correct strapcode bracelet for this watch, like you I ordered on with silicon rubber, which is great btw, cheaper to get the strapcode which in my opinion is superior to Seiko's product which has given me nothing but headaches unless I have it done by a jeweler. Not expensive, but $15 here and there ads up, and changing links with screws is far easier.
Dude you HAVE to get the stock bracelet for this piece. I bought one and it just makes the piece 100X better than it already is... Kinda pricey, but worth it.
@@OFD lol Well it doesn't look awful, plus the end link area on this one is small and flat enough that it almost looks ok... Almost. Ha. Yea man, love the content. Keep it coming.
Very nice .I prefer my Japanese Orient m force but I like a big watch with power reserve indicator and 45 mm too much for most people .Its def quality no doubt and can see why you love it .
Stunning watch if you get a well aligned one. The Lume is unbelievable, even 8 hours later it is still visible - you so often see lume shots that are meaningless as they are taken seconds after the light source is removed but this watch last forever (well not quite).
I've another for sale from a friend. Worn a couple times so practically new. I'll be posting a for sale video for him soon. This watch is a stunner!!😊💙👍
I got lucky and mine is perfectly aligned. I was a bit skeptical before my purchase, but man this watch is great. Dare I say it, but the case finishing is pretty much on par with my Omega Speedmaster Reduced.
These are just so sleek with a touch of old about them, lovely watches both 051 and 053, your thoughts on the 055 PADI version would be good the hear, that’s the one which has caught my eye, great vid cheers 👍👍
Great review Aron! Agree on all points. I have mine on a Seiko bracelet that has polished center links and it looks awesome. Found the bracelet on eBay, of course. Keep the reviews coming! Cheers!
I own this watch, and I also agree it's the best diver from Seiko. I think this is the best color combination I saw in any watches. 2nd best is SRP 307. These are just my opinions.
Mine varies with activity but averages around -10 per week. Excellent for the price point. Seiko is very lenient with their ratings (be it water resistance or time specs)
It's a shame to put an unsigned bracelet on that watch, I'd get a tapered bracelet for that watch though, this continuous chord design and its overly thick link-depth just doesn't harmonies with the style look of this watch. Thanks for saying "pierced lugs" and "Zaratsu-Style" instead of just "Zaratsu" like so many people say. :)
If it's for this reference number, yes. These sbdc053 have a straight lug contact at the case, not curved. This is why the Engineer works with its straight across design. Good luck 😎👍
Nice review, shame the blue does not show too well in the video, I love the look of this watch, as you know I’m not the biggest Seiko fan but this is something special, I think I would be tempted if I had not just bought a Squale 1521 in azure blue. Might I suggest as an alternative to that bracelet a Staib bracelet or mesh from Long Island Watch, would maybe not quite so heavy. I’m glad I’m not the only one who is anal about index alignment on watches, nothing is worse than when hands don’t line up correctly, bezels too.
I have a mesh I've played with on my Breitling. I'll have to give it a try. That Squale dial is very very beautiful. Thanks for watching. I may have to shoot a super short outdoor video of the dial to really capture the beauty of this watch. Thanks for tuning in man!!😎👍👊
I got this watch today. JDM import. At first wasn't impressed. After I unwrapped the plastic. Set the time and date. Hand winded it. My mind changed. I love the rubber strap and wanted it on purpose. One of if not the most comfortable watches I own. Like you if I decide to get a bracelet. Will go with Strapcode. And either will go with Marc at Long Island Watch. Or just go and order direct from Strapcode. Reason is in many cases they make a watch specific band. Price isn't much different and they get it to you in like 3 days. Also have the Alpinist. Oddly I love it. One of the smallest watches I own. Also a JDM version. To me I prefer it to Hamilton and not just because of price. Just replaced the watch band with a nice leather Barton. Have a Strapcode for it but holding off using it. Nice review.
You have excellent taste Michael! The Alpinist is a favorite, I've reviewed it here also!😁👍 I currently have a strapcode for this watch. I'll find the link for you 😎👊
It never fails to bewilder me when a RUclipsr doing a review on a seiko is thrilled when everything lines up and works properly. I wouldn't by a watch with that kind of history. People still love and buy them, go figure. Seiko, true marketing genius.
I can honestly understand that sentiment. I actually swore off the brand mid 2018 (to myself, not my audience 😉). Then, by a miracle, I received 3 Seikos in a row with perfect Alignment lol. So yeah, I'm super thrilled. These issues of alignment are a very recent thing, given the tenure/duration of the Seiko brand. Grey market issues are rampant. Great comment, Thank you for tuning in 😎👍
That's the beauty about Seiko, they offer sooooo much for each one of us!! The Monster, in every variation is spectacular! Cheers, and thank you for tuning in 😎👍
Larvancio Ramos I love my monster too its one of my watches that will never be traded!! The difference between these two is the monster you wear to the Batchelor party and the other ya wear to the wedding
I forgot to mention the accuracy!!! +2.9 Second per day over 8 days (Average) on my WatchCheck App.
I have the same. I bought it in 2017. The accuracy is like yours. Same since day 1. Well done.
The 62mas reinterpretation has got to be my favorite Seiko divers that I own 3 (the black, blue & Padi). The fit and finishing is great.
Wow! Which one is your favourite?
Got the 051, and love mine, a big step up from most Seiko's. The stock bracelet is just amazing, the best Seiko bracelet ever . Thought I'd have a change and put a beautiful handmade leather strap on it, but the next day , I had to put the bracelet back on . It's that good.
I've got the black version and this has me seriously wanting that strapcode bracelet. That looks really good on this watch.
Excellent review, looks good on the engineer bracelet . I posted my review on this watch a couple weeks ago. It’s a daily wear for me for two years now.
What a beautiful watch! This is the first diver that makes me consider selling my beloved Sumo JDM ... well, maybe not quite yet. Bucket list, then ... Enjoy!
I did and I’m much happier.
I like how shiny the bezel is
Soupa Shines 😁😁💙👍👍
I really like this particular series of Seiko Diver. The design is very well done. The way the case is finished is the highlight.
The Padi version of this is equally nice, as well as the black version.
Very nice all around. I've attached a link for my video on the black version on bracelet 😎👍
ruclips.net/video/OScGG-xLRys/видео.html
Amazing piece !!! That blue is haunting !! May you enjoy it Bro !!!
😊🙏💙 Thanks man!!
beautiful watch,ill definatly be ordering one.thanks for the review
Thanks for posting the link for the correct strapcode bracelet for this watch, like you I ordered on with silicon rubber, which is great btw, cheaper to get the strapcode which in my opinion is superior to Seiko's product which has given me nothing but headaches unless I have it done by a jeweler. Not expensive, but $15 here and there ads up, and changing links with screws is far easier.
Dude you HAVE to get the stock bracelet for this piece. I bought one and it just makes the piece 100X better than it already is... Kinda pricey, but worth it.
I've definitely been checking them out man!! I had this laying around, so it made the cut😂👍 Cheers, and Thanks so much for watching!!
@@OFD lol Well it doesn't look awful, plus the end link area on this one is small and flat enough that it almost looks ok... Almost. Ha. Yea man, love the content. Keep it coming.
Add bracelet & Increase resale value...just sayin
It's an under rated gem of a watch.
The Miltat bracelet is not doing justice to that beautiful watch
Very nice .I prefer my Japanese Orient m force but I like a big watch with power reserve indicator and 45 mm too much for most people .Its def quality no doubt and can see why you love it .
its really a killer watch from Seiko... and the super engineer bracelet is amazing on it.
That's the dial of my invicta mod! It's such a good dial!
Absolutely!! Have a great Saturday bro 😎👍👊
@@OFD YOU have a great Saturday! Shoots brah!
Stunning watch if you get a well aligned one. The Lume is unbelievable, even 8 hours later it is still visible - you so often see lume shots that are meaningless as they are taken seconds after the light source is removed but this watch last forever (well not quite).
I've another for sale from a friend. Worn a couple times so practically new. I'll be posting a for sale video for him soon. This watch is a stunner!!😊💙👍
I got lucky and mine is perfectly aligned. I was a bit skeptical before my purchase, but man this watch is great. Dare I say it, but the case finishing is pretty much on par with my Omega Speedmaster Reduced.
These are just so sleek with a touch of old about them, lovely watches both 051 and 053, your thoughts on the 055 PADI version would be good the hear, that’s the one which has caught my eye, great vid cheers 👍👍
Great review Aron! Agree on all points. I have mine on a Seiko bracelet that has polished center links and it looks awesome. Found the bracelet on eBay, of course. Keep the reviews coming! Cheers!
🙏🙏 Thank you!
I've really been eying these great looking pieces
I've been eying the Orient mako & Ray!!!
Did you know Seiko absorbed Orient???👍
@@kenkellar2246 yes sir .
I own this watch, and I also agree it's the best diver from Seiko. I think this is the best color combination I saw in any watches. 2nd best is SRP 307. These are just my opinions.
Excellent opinion!!
Love that model ! Blue bezel looks amazing 😉
Beautiful watch. Like the thick bracelet too.
Badass watch on that bracelet OFD!
Thanks Jimmy!!😊👍
I like cloth band best. Winter days, wearing a steel watch is really a hell.
I'll need to give a cloth strap a try 😊👍 Cheers!
Beautiful watch Aron! Love the polished bezel👍👍
Thanks buddy. It's really a beautiful watch!!😎👍👊
Love Seiko...... Beautiful watch, Great review and of course fantastic Seiko glow!
Thanks Ken!!
Looks great, good choice of strap.
Beautiful timepiece Aron... Happy New Year Sir!
Thank you!! And Happy New year 😎👍👊
Very nice Seiko watch! :)
I got one at Christmas and do love it as well, mine is not as accurate as yours tho +8 sec day still good for this price point
Mine varies with activity but averages around -10 per week. Excellent for the price point. Seiko is very lenient with their ratings (be it water resistance or time specs)
Would you recommend this one or the sbdc065? Or even the spb097?
Simply beautiful
This is an amazing Seiko diver 👍🏻
I've put it on a strapcode 3D oyster and it's absolutely spectacular!! I love this one, though im wearing my Sumo tonight 😎👍
Aron Dunlap-OFD Watch Channel awesome my friend and the Sumo is king 👑 for me 😀👍🏻
Hey Aron, great review there! Between this and the Triton, which one sits on your wrist more? Which do you think also fits better?
053 all day.
Amazing Seiko with fine quality, 50 hour movement and detailing. But how about a 4:30 date window so the face is balanced out?
Stunning!
Oh geezzze I going to have re buy this bad boy!
It's one of the best Seiko watches I've ever encountered!😊👍
Why i can't find the stainless steel strap ??
I love this watch!!
Hey buddy!! It's my nicest seiko ever. I love it too!!
I cannot seem to find this on the Seiko page?
It's a beauty for sure!!
😎👍👍
Pff that is an absolute stunner
Hey strapcode have just made fitted lugs for angus and another standard one
I hate it when the date is slightly skewed upwards. They can’t center it properly even on their mid tier watches.
Hi, thanks for the review, I have a question regarding the bezel, do you know whats the bezel made of? Is it scratch resistant?
Thank you.
The bezel and watch have Seikos proprietary diashield coating. This is a protective coating😎👍
Oh, how I wish it was 22mm lugs...
Exactly!! I would already own it if it only had 22mm lugs.....
It is a beautiful watch, but I don't like it on metal bracelets w/o end links.
How big is your wrist?
brill watch... i love it ...... cheers
Cheers Craig 😎👍
What about the PADI version of this watch?
It's excellent. I've never had the opportunity to look at it. Cheers Daniel 😎👍
Its a stunner.👌
I absolutely agree!! Thank you Martin😎👍👊
It's a shame to put an unsigned bracelet on that watch, I'd get a tapered bracelet for that watch though, this continuous chord design and its overly thick link-depth just doesn't harmonies with the style look of this watch.
Thanks for saying "pierced lugs" and "Zaratsu-Style" instead of just "Zaratsu" like so many people say. :)
SBDC055 same watch even cooler dial and two tone lume
Nice!!
Hi , the link Amazon shows a Sbdc 063 instead of 053
Are there any differences really ?
Crown position. The 053 is 3 o'clock while the 063 is 4 o'clock. Same movement and specs.
@@OFD thank you Aaron
Id love to do a review for my channel Aron
will the strapcode angus jubilee fit this do you think
If it's for this reference number, yes. These sbdc053 have a straight lug contact at the case, not curved. This is why the Engineer works with its straight across design. Good luck 😎👍
Great thanks
Nice review, shame the blue does not show too well in the video, I love the look of this watch, as you know I’m not the biggest Seiko fan but this is something special, I think I would be tempted if I had not just bought a Squale 1521 in azure blue. Might I suggest as an alternative to that bracelet a Staib bracelet or mesh from Long Island Watch, would maybe not quite so heavy. I’m glad I’m not the only one who is anal about index alignment on watches, nothing is worse than when hands don’t line up correctly, bezels too.
I have a mesh I've played with on my Breitling. I'll have to give it a try. That Squale dial is very very beautiful. Thanks for watching. I may have to shoot a super short outdoor video of the dial to really capture the beauty of this watch. Thanks for tuning in man!!😎👍👊
I got this watch today. JDM import. At first wasn't impressed. After I unwrapped the plastic. Set the time and date. Hand winded it. My mind changed. I love the rubber strap and wanted it on purpose. One of if not the most comfortable watches I own. Like you if I decide to get a bracelet. Will go with Strapcode. And either will go with Marc at Long Island Watch. Or just go and order direct from Strapcode. Reason is in many cases they make a watch specific band. Price isn't much different and they get it to you in like 3 days.
Also have the Alpinist. Oddly I love it. One of the smallest watches I own. Also a JDM version. To me I prefer it to Hamilton and not just because of price. Just replaced the watch band with a nice leather Barton. Have a Strapcode for it but holding off using it. Nice review.
You have excellent taste Michael! The Alpinist is a favorite, I've reviewed it here also!😁👍 I currently have a strapcode for this watch. I'll find the link for you 😎👊
Hi all could you give me suggestion who better between tissot sea star vs seiko spb 053 ? Also with the reason
Thank you
Watch is fine, but the "Instrument of Surrender" in the background makes the review...my $0.02.
Thanks brother!! OFD OG😎👍💚
Better than the Submariner IMO.
The bezel is polished stainless steel not aluminium. If you have a minimum knowledge from school, aluminium is a very soft material…
Bezel insert. Thanks for tuning in!
SBD? C053? I've lost count of my SBD's😂😂😂👍❤🇺🇸
😎👍👊🇺🇸
stunning watch but it fits way too big on your wrist.
what are you talkin about,the watch looks great on his wrist
It never fails to bewilder me when a RUclipsr doing a review on a seiko is thrilled when everything lines up and works properly. I wouldn't by a watch with that kind of history. People still love and buy them, go figure. Seiko, true marketing genius.
I can honestly understand that sentiment. I actually swore off the brand mid 2018 (to myself, not my audience 😉). Then, by a miracle, I received 3 Seikos in a row with perfect Alignment lol. So yeah, I'm super thrilled. These issues of alignment are a very recent thing, given the tenure/duration of the Seiko brand. Grey market issues are rampant. Great comment, Thank you for tuning in 😎👍
TOO BIG. The bigness of it is quite ugly, actually.
Nope, it's too big (should have been 40mm) and the markers make it look like a toy watch.
Nope, Monster is the best
That's the beauty about Seiko, they offer sooooo much for each one of us!! The Monster, in every variation is spectacular! Cheers, and thank you for tuning in 😎👍
@@OFD the Orange Gen I is just, well.
Same case with my Orient Bambino with those blue hands.
Two gems. Happy 2019.
Larvancio Ramos monsters are way cool , but this is a higher grade of quality here
@@Mark-sd7fc yeah i know, my Monster lose about 1 minute per Day, but i dont mind. Doesnt has zaphire, better bracelet or mov.
Still being the Nº 1
Larvancio Ramos I love my monster too its one of my watches that will never be traded!! The difference between these two is the monster you wear to the Batchelor party and the other ya wear to the wedding
Do a Camry review but with the Hirohito surrender speech playing in the background pls.