It's exceptional for the price! I had already seen 1 or 2 reviews of this watch (Jason, and maybe the watcher?) And they were as impressed as you. Unfortunately, it's not really my style. Too big, and don't really like the (Grand) Seiko dive watches. But there are exceptions like the 62mas. Anyway, thanks for the review Simon. And have a good weekend 😉
Another great review of a super nice watch....Seestern is my favorite AliExpress watch.I just got 2 of them the Titanium (S430) and the S434 and they are great watches regardless of their price.
Alot of people saying this is a Grand Seiko homage which I can see from the bezel, bracelet and hands however the dial colour, indices and number layout look like the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep. Either way for £100 this is an absolute steal of a watch if you like the styling. Great review
Yes, it takes some distinctive design cues from the Grand Seiko SBGM221. I liked it so much that I bought the black-dial variant and my S446 should arrive within 2 weeks.
Wearing my Seestern Vintage GMT as I am watching your video. I sold my Steinhart version to buy it, and believe it or not I prefer the Seestern despite the better movement in the Steinhart. All that said, I prefer the Suggess branding. Unfortunately the watch you have reviewed is far too big for my taste. Thanks for the vid
It’s a great watch. Ironically I’ve never really been into the look of Grand Seiko Divers. I love all of their other watches though. And there’s virtually not a single Seiko Diver I don’t like. You really can’t go wrong with Seestern. Thanks for the great review!
I really wish I could still handle watches in this weight class, because this one catches my eye every time I see it! Plus the prices they have been charging for this through Choice are kind of outrageous! Great pickup brother, and I'm glad you gave Seestern another chance!
I get that man as I pretty much the same. I’m a big lad but can’t pull off big watches, who knew. I appreciate your support and friendship bro and I hope you’re well 👍👍
Move them to a strap and enjoy the reduction in weight. I had a Phoibos on an engineer bracelet that weighed a ton and I didn't like to wear it, but I put it on a nice FKM strap and I wear it all the time.
It’s a great watch. I ordered the white dial version the day it was released. When it came in, I opened the case and was blown away. I ordered the version you have before I even pulled the white dial one out of the case. So paid like 150 US for each and I thought it was the best watch on Ali at that price. One thing I don’t think you mentioned is the capped seconds hand. I am a Sugess/Seestern fanboy, I have 12 of their watches and was still stunned at the finish.
Great review, thanks for that. The blue with the white dial and the all black may be my next two watches. My only concern would be the quality of the bracelets. How do you find them after wearing them for a bit>
Hey Simon you know I have the white version. It had some issues. The bezel was very loose and insert misaligned. Fixed those myself.. The clasp is kinda cheap looking compared to the case and bracelet so i replaced it with a fully milled one. Other than that, i think its a great watch. Cannot believe it costs so little. I love mine..
Sorry to hear about your issues mate and I completely understand you upgrading the clasp, I hope this makes it a keeper for you and I I appreciate you watching man 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime ohh of course! I wouldnt have troubled myself of fixing the issues if i wouldnt keep it. I love it and btw i paid more for it like six months ago but i still think its a great watch and a great value.. Btw i have a black pvd seestern monster with full lume dial and that thing is perfect! Highly recommend it for a review.. You're doing great, keep up the good work.. 🙂
My Watch Collection is closed NOW because i have more than 60 or more than 70 watches SO i really need to take a deep look to them to see how much i really have and dont buy NO more watches.
I've got 2 great Seesterns already. This looks another great find but unfortunately too big for me. How do you find these great deals? I can never find them when I look at my AliExpress Choice feed.
Seestern is doing a great job, I got the S434 SeaQ homage on sale for like $160, and I’ve been really impressed by it. Best watch I’ve bought in Ali so far, by a long way
Its a very pretty watch. I like the case shape - a nice change from the usual Rolex clone case. In fact the whole dial color scheme and hands are very pretty Heres my pants: their name/branding on the face isnt doing them any favors - rather boring. The bracelet could use more taper. A bracelet with a nice taper would add additional elegance to an already elegant watch. The contrast between the polished lugs and the brushed bracelet is too different. What I like about my SM watches is that very frequently the brushing on the braceletd very closely matches rhe brushing on the lugs. It gives the whole thing and integrated feel. Thes are pretty picky things, but they could vault Seestern into the next level of Ali watches.
Very true and my understanding is that the dimensions closely match the watch it’s homaging. Seestern are definitely a brand that I’m becoming more and more impressed with 👍👍
I’ve recently brought a Seestern Pelagos and a Cronos bb gmt and both have been just 2 sec fast per day. I’m sure these manufacturers are adjusting these NH 34 / 35 movements and seem to get them incredibly accurate. I’m not sure how they do it but these are not normally that accurate movements
I’ve never seen a star on the crown and am pretty sure that has been reserved for everywhere but the crown, although I may be wrong. Thanks for watching man 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime Their 62MAS and Sub 300T homages both have a starfish on the crown, but evidently not their other watches. Gotta love consistent branding! 🙄
@slyfondle1885 ah you’re right, I remember seeing a starfish on the crown before. As you say, inconsistent branding at times but Seestern certainly make some great watches 👍👍
The dimensions are fantastic, theyd suit me down to the ground....i dont have any experience with seestern, perhaps this is the one to change that....like you i couldnt pick up any negatives....perhaps the price is the negative, folk will kick themselves if they miss the chance to snag one....🏴⌚🏴⌚
Amazing watch! Do you think it would fit in a 16'5 - 17cm wrist? I'm thinking on buying one, but I don't know if it fits me. I have a mako xl and doesn't fit bad. The fear is the lug to lug. Thanks for the work!
Probably the worst clasp I have ever come across with this one. However, the bracelet and watch are really nice. I ended up putting mine on a rubber strap and it wears well, super light bezel action though. For me, this one was a bit of a mixed bag tbh🤷🏻♂️
I was so impressed with the branding and case back engraving, I feel they should just make it their thing on all models. Or else, it's pretty much like many other Aliexpress "brands".
I love this watch I wanted to get this one during the summer sale but things are getting tough in the states as far as feeding the family and paying the bills....but I must say that is a beautiful watch brotha...I wish I could have picked one up....but hey that's why I live through your watches lol: keep up the content man I love your videos 👍
I completely understand man as it’s tough for all of us at the moment. I respect you looking after your family as that’s what a real man does, family is everything and nothing comes before that. Take care bro and thanks for your support 👍👍
It's exceptional for the price! I had already seen 1 or 2 reviews of this watch (Jason, and maybe the watcher?) And they were as impressed as you.
Unfortunately, it's not really my style. Too big, and don't really like the (Grand) Seiko dive watches. But there are exceptions like the 62mas.
Anyway, thanks for the review Simon. And have a good weekend 😉
I haven’t seen any other reviews but I’m not surprised they liked this watch, for the price it’s an absolute stunner!! Thanks for watching my man 👍👍
I love mine, same colour, had it since August, the value/quality is excellent.
Ah nice one man. I’m glad you like yours as well - enjoy 👍👍
Thanks for the review! One of the best channels on budget watches.. I love this BUT have too many divers..
I really appreciate your kind words and support my man - thank you 👍👍
Finishing looks spot on
I’m glad you like it man - it’s a cracking watch and hard to be beaten for the price 👍👍
Another great review of a super nice watch....Seestern is my favorite AliExpress watch.I just got 2 of them the Titanium (S430) and the S434 and they are great watches regardless of their price.
Many thanks man and I agree, they are making some ridiculously good watches at the moment, especially for the price 👍👍
Alot of people saying this is a Grand Seiko homage which I can see from the bezel, bracelet and hands however the dial colour, indices and number layout look like the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep. Either way for £100 this is an absolute steal of a watch if you like the styling. Great review
Good shout mate, I can see what to mean and again as you say, it’s an absolute steel for the price 👍👍
Yes, it takes some distinctive design cues from the Grand Seiko SBGM221.
I liked it so much that I bought the black-dial variant and my S446 should arrive within 2 weeks.
That's pretty amazing for the price. I might look into getting one of these.
I’d most definitely recommend it mate, you won’t regret it, it’s an amazing watch for the price 👍👍
Seestern is making good progress on making the watch looks better and better
Most definitely mate. They really are a band that are making some outstanding stuff at the minute 👍👍
On my AliExpress wishlist for the next big sale!
Fair enough but on AliExpress Choice these watches are crazily well price my man 👍👍
Wearing my Seestern Vintage GMT as I am watching your video. I sold my Steinhart version to buy it, and believe it or not I prefer the Seestern despite the better movement in the Steinhart. All that said, I prefer the Suggess branding. Unfortunately the watch you have reviewed is far too big for my taste. Thanks for the vid
I want to get that in for review even more now you’ve said that. I’m glad you’re enjoying the watch my man and thanks for stopping by 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime I am sure they will send you one. I reviewed it myself mate
@watchalot919 ah nice one man, I’ll be sure to check it out later 👍👍
I wish Sugess would have stayed with the script branding.
It’s a great watch. Ironically I’ve never really been into the look of Grand Seiko Divers. I love all of their other watches though. And there’s virtually not a single Seiko Diver I don’t like. You really can’t go wrong with Seestern. Thanks for the great review!
I think many feel that way as it’s their lesser know/desired watch and I take your point, I also like Seiko divers 👍👍
Maybe a bit big for me but there's a promo starting on Monday. If the price is right I'll probably buy. The quality looks to be there.
Ooooh thanks for the info man, I’ll keep a close eye out, If you buy one of these, you won’t regret it 👍👍
I really wish I could still handle watches in this weight class, because this one catches my eye every time I see it! Plus the prices they have been charging for this through Choice are kind of outrageous! Great pickup brother, and I'm glad you gave Seestern another chance!
I get that man as I pretty much the same. I’m a big lad but can’t pull off big watches, who knew. I appreciate your support and friendship bro and I hope you’re well 👍👍
Move them to a strap and enjoy the reduction in weight. I had a Phoibos on an engineer bracelet that weighed a ton and I didn't like to wear it, but I put it on a nice FKM strap and I wear it all the time.
It’s a great watch. I ordered the white dial version the day it was released. When it came in, I opened the case and was blown away. I ordered the version you have before I even pulled the white dial one out of the case. So paid like 150 US for each and I thought it was the best watch on Ali at that price. One thing I don’t think you mentioned is the capped seconds hand. I am a Sugess/Seestern fanboy, I have 12 of their watches and was still stunned at the finish.
Nice one mate. I can completely understand and see why you like their watches so much, I’m also very impressed now 👍👍
Big boy!
It sure is mate and but an absolute banger for the price IMO 👍👍
Great review, thanks for that. The blue with the white dial and the all black may be my next two watches. My only concern would be the quality of the bracelets. How do you find them after wearing them for a bit>
I have to say, I found the bracelet to be extremely well made and comfortable to wear, I’m sure you’ll love it too 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime Thanks for that.
Great find mate 👍 winner, winner chicken dinner
Many thanks my man 👍👍
Hey Simon you know I have the white version. It had some issues.
The bezel was very loose and insert misaligned. Fixed those myself..
The clasp is kinda cheap looking compared to the case and bracelet so i replaced it with a fully milled one.
Other than that, i think its a great watch. Cannot believe it costs so little. I love mine..
Sorry to hear about your issues mate and I completely understand you upgrading the clasp, I hope this makes it a keeper for you and I I appreciate you watching man 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime ohh of course! I wouldnt have troubled myself of fixing the issues if i wouldnt keep it. I love it and btw i paid more for it like six months ago but i still think its a great watch and a great value..
Btw i have a black pvd seestern monster with full lume dial and that thing is perfect! Highly recommend it for a review..
You're doing great, keep up the good work.. 🙂
@sivanstar nice one mate. Perhaps I’ll take a look at their ‘monster’ 👍👍
What clasp did you put it on?
@@thegorn a fully milled strapcode clasp, had to make some minor adjustments to make it fit..
My Watch Collection is closed NOW because i have more than 60 or more than 70 watches SO i really need to take a deep look to them to see how much i really have and dont buy NO more watches.
WOW!! That is a serious collector there my man and I can completely understand why you’ve stopped buying watches. Thanks for watching anyway 👍👍
It’s a real challenge isn’t it? I have about 50 but it’s hard not to buy any more
@@WatchtheTime Thanks my friend
@cedarcanoe 👍👍
Keep buying man, but go the 1 in 1 out rule.
I've got 2 great Seesterns already. This looks another great find but unfortunately too big for me.
How do you find these great deals? I can never find them when I look at my AliExpress Choice feed.
I get that mate and the way I find some of these watches is just sheer perseverance tbh, I keep looking and looking 👍👍
I’m so tempted by this one. Must resist! 🫤
Good luck man. This one is a MUST and at a very, very good price 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime I think resistance is futile! I’ve put it into my cart but will wait until 18th as it’s a bit cheaper then. Thanks for the heads up. 👍🏼
@grahamwallace 👍👍
Seestern is doing a great job, I got the S434 SeaQ homage on sale for like $160, and I’ve been really impressed by it. Best watch I’ve bought in Ali so far, by a long way
Nice one mate. I’m glad you’re enjoying your watch, I can completely understand why and that is a watch I want to get in very, very soon 👍👍
Again for the money wot a watch, I would rock one of them and be happy ( till the next one comes along 😂) 👍👍
Great review video! Good looking watch. My Pants would have included the bracelet tapper. I would have liked to have seen a 22mm to 18mm tapper.
Very good point man and I also appreciate your kind words - top man 👍👍
Gorgeous dial. I get Seiko Marine Master vibes 😊
I’m glad you like it mate and I can see what you mean 👍👍
Score!!
Sure is my man - a great watch for the price 👍👍
Its a very pretty watch. I like the case shape - a nice change from the usual Rolex clone case. In fact the whole dial color scheme and hands are very pretty
Heres my pants: their name/branding on the face isnt doing them any favors - rather boring.
The bracelet could use more taper. A bracelet with a nice taper would add additional elegance to an already elegant watch.
The contrast between the polished lugs and the brushed bracelet is too different. What I like about my SM watches is that very frequently the brushing on the braceletd very closely matches rhe brushing on the lugs. It gives the whole thing and integrated feel.
Thes are pretty picky things, but they could vault Seestern into the next level of Ali watches.
Very true and my understanding is that the dimensions closely match the watch it’s homaging. Seestern are definitely a brand that I’m becoming more and more impressed with 👍👍
Great review mate
I appreciate that mate - thank you 👍👍
Il mio rimpianto degli ultimi saldi AliExpress
I’ve recently brought a Seestern Pelagos and a Cronos bb gmt and both have been just 2 sec fast per day. I’m sure these manufacturers are adjusting these NH 34 / 35 movements and seem to get them incredibly accurate. I’m not sure how they do it but these are not normally that accurate movements
I’m sure they do as many of their watches are BANG on. Thanks for watching man and enjoy your pieces 👍👍
I have S434 blue gold combo. A lovely watch.
Nice one mate. I’m definitely looking to get one of their S434 in very, very soon 👍👍
Great watch regardless of price.
I’m glad you like it mate 👍👍
I'm sure some of these brands get the movements adjusted most of my Ali watches run much better then my cheap auto seikos
I think you’re probably right as in the main, they run very, very well 👍👍
Pretty sure their watches normally have a starfish on the crown, rather than an 'S' in the same font Seiko use.
I’ve never seen a star on the crown and am pretty sure that has been reserved for everywhere but the crown, although I may be wrong. Thanks for watching man 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime Their 62MAS and Sub 300T homages both have a starfish on the crown, but evidently not their other watches. Gotta love consistent branding! 🙄
@slyfondle1885 ah you’re right, I remember seeing a starfish on the crown before. As you say, inconsistent branding at times but Seestern certainly make some great watches 👍👍
The dimensions are fantastic, theyd suit me down to the ground....i dont have any experience with seestern, perhaps this is the one to change that....like you i couldnt pick up any negatives....perhaps the price is the negative, folk will kick themselves if they miss the chance to snag one....🏴⌚🏴⌚
Very good point mate. This one represents as good value for money as you’ll find on AliExpress or anywhere for the matter. I hope all is well man 👍👍
Questo Omage Grand Seiko è veramente bello...
Amazing watch! Do you think it would fit in a 16'5 - 17cm wrist? I'm thinking on buying one, but I don't know if it fits me. I have a mako xl and doesn't fit bad. The fear is the lug to lug. Thanks for the work!
Your wrist size is comparable to mine tbh mate and I thought it was a good size for me. I hope that helps and thanks for watching 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime thanks for the answer👍
Looks great but I baulk at the friction-fit fold-over clasp. Pants to that.
Sorry to hear that mate. Hopefully they’ll upgrade it in the near future 👍👍
Man I'm late to the party. The blue and black dial is sold out everywhere. Hopefully Seestern restock it.
I’m sure they will mate as it’s a very popular watch. Watch this space 👍👍
Probably the worst clasp I have ever come across with this one. However, the bracelet and watch are really nice. I ended up putting mine on a rubber strap and it wears well, super light bezel action though. For me, this one was a bit of a mixed bag tbh🤷🏻♂️
Sorry to hear that mate. I think for the money or at least what I paid for the watch, it represents great value for money 👍👍
I'd love to see a red dial on this a-la Kamasu.
That would look very, very cool man, great shout 👍👍
I will only buy this watch if they use the engraved case back (wave) and the sea star crown.
I hear you mate and take your point. For me, given the price, it’s not a deal breaker as I think it’s a cracker 👍👍
I was so impressed with the branding and case back engraving, I feel they should just make it their thing on all models. Or else, it's pretty much like many other Aliexpress "brands".
@rioriggs3568 I agree tbh, it looks very cool and premium 👍👍
does it have AR coating?
Yes mate 👍👍
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A mishmash of watches. Pass
Sorry to hear that mate but thanks for watching anyway 👍👍
I love this watch I wanted to get this one during the summer sale but things are getting tough in the states as far as feeding the family and paying the bills....but I must say that is a beautiful watch brotha...I wish I could have picked one up....but hey that's why I live through your watches lol: keep up the content man I love your videos 👍
I completely understand man as it’s tough for all of us at the moment. I respect you looking after your family as that’s what a real man does, family is everything and nothing comes before that. Take care bro and thanks for your support 👍👍