Oh! It's the Willard second hand! Why didn't I see that! I've praised that GMT hand design since the release - finally something different than the Rolex/Seiko arrow.
Really? it gives me franken-watch vibes. the second hand is same as the monster.... It feels lazy design to me. Like a bunch of boxes of parts. The bracelet does not fit the style and makes me want to punch a baby. Maybe the monster bracelet would look better. Dont get me wrong... I LOVE Seko and have 4... but help me want to like this more...... I wish the hands were unique to this watch .. maybe use Alpinist hands??????? *chef kiss*
@@Ego_Katana I don't see the issue with the bracelet... And this 5 Field is much like the 5KX GMT or Alpinist GMT: They incorporated a GMT complication into an extablished design. From my point of view, it would be a frankenwatch with Alpinist hands.
@@Ego_Katanathe bracelet is one of the best parts. I have a real Rolex Explorer ii 16570 and one of these. They are quite different and I love both. The SBSC009 is easily one of the nicest watches under $500.
Finally found the white one in JPN. Watch and waited over 10 months, couldn't be more pleased! I actually signed up to a Explorer II AD in London over 18 months ago. I got the call but i changed my mind, now this Seiko feels right!
Such a great looking GMT! Reminds me of the dial I love so much in my SRPG39, but adds this killer orange GMT hand. This white dial JDM is my favorite of the lineup.
I got an SRPG last year, and it's hardly talked of, so it's nice to see it influencing this hot new offering. I knew I had a nice field watch. I would have gotten this GMT version has it been available.
I really appreciate that you didn't hype this up as 'a Rolex Explorer II killer' and set out what a good alternative is and what to reasonably expect. It seems that a lot of channels are trying to overplay alternatives and comparisons and it misses the positive qualities of these watches.
I love this watch. After seeing this review I have been looking for one. Unfortunately I've been told they weren't delivered to New Zealand. We only have the black face and the all black version. Not cool at all. Love your reviews.
Great review, Dave. I'm also a big fan of the Rolex Explorer II Polar, and I agree that this does a nice job of capturing some of that aesthetic without being a direct homage. It's a really nice looking watch. 👏👏👏
Thanks for letting us know this watch exists. It is a beautiful piece. You are a cool dude you know what you want and why, this watch is very unique and it does stands on its own. I'll like to buy this piece. Keep going bro, I love your channel.
Hands down my favorite affordable Seiko right now. Still upset that I have to go through a reseller to get the polar dial; although that’s probably cheaper than moving to Japan…😅. Thanks for the great review.
Great review. Is a beautiful watch. I am deciding between the black dial or the white dial. Just a quick question. Is visibility of the indices, the numbers and the hands good? Thanks.
Great review, and that's a great looking watch. I love Seikos and I love the style of this watch. In the sub $300 price range, I'm perfectly happy with the Hardlex, pressed clasp, and unsigned crown, but when the price goes north of that it starts to bug me a little, especially when Chinese brands offer all those features for less. Oh and a personal pet peeve of mine is how the standard is for 24 to always be at TDC. Putting midnight at the noon position bugs me. I would much prefer '24' or '0" at the 6'oclock position. But maybe that's just me.
These are cool for those with tighter budgets. I'm a bit surprised the white one is JDM only. I'd rather see black numerals and hands for contrast for sure. As the owner of an Explorer II, I do highly recommend them if you like it and can squeeze it in the budget.
Currently, the demand far exceeds the supply in Japan (heard from a japanese ebay seller) and they are actually gettimg harder to find for cheaper prices. I just ordered one for 450 usd and so far have been happy with the purchase. Time will tell what'll happen with the prices. My guess is once the current supply ends we will see some scalpers raise the prices before Seiko ups the production.
Not sure about the GMT...Im very happy with my SRPG39, its just settled itself into a + 1½/2 sec a day watch...I bought a Leather Band Wrist Pad which is the same as the watch strap and it looks great. OH...Great channel by the way...Cheers.
I love the general style, but the mirror metallic finish of those indices/numerals spoil it all on a utilitarian field watch meant to always be easily legible. Some Seiko Alpinists from recent decades had the same major flaw - polished indices. When the GMT Alpinist came last year, with matte brushed indices, and then a green JDM version, I jumped at it! Perfection.
I got the black version. It's one of those watches that look better on screen I would say. It's also a little bit too small, I defo can't read the date number with my eyesight. Other than that let's see, I like the esthetic and in black it's kinda simple which is good.
Oh my goodness! I'm going to Japan in just a couple of days... this is perfect timing! I think I know what I'm gonna get over there. I hope I can find one, though!
Just got back from a month long trip in Japan. I went to 5 Bic Cameras (in several different cities) and they were all sold out of the white dial. I did however pick up a black dial GMT for my father for $250. I highly recommend Bic Camera if you carry a foreign passport - the discount is huge. On my last day in Japan I finally found one in the Ueno neighborhood in Tokyo at a small jewelry stall. That one cost me $275.
Did you find one? My son was in Fukuoka for six months. I am lucky he found one for me a week before he was to go home. He said he went back the next day to get another one for a friend of his and the store said they only got the one that he bought. It seems that Seiko is producing these in limited quantities and even in Japan it is hard to find.
The fact people are going to look down on you because you can't afford/aren't willing to spend 10+ grand on an explorer 2 or any other rolex is simply disgusting. This new Seiko has more differences than similarities to the explorer 2, yet people are still going to call this a ripoff, same thing for the Speedtimer, it looks completely different than the daytona, yet since it has a panda dial configuration, it's a Daytona copy
@@brianmurphy8154 Rolex Marketing just influenced the whole watch market almost irreversably. I'm just at the start of my watch journey, I own a simple seiko 5 everyday/dress watch, and every watch i see i compare it to a Rolex, I just do it automatically, for example the Seiko 5 gmt with the bidirectional bezel. On that watch I would probably replace the crystal with a non-cyclops one, first I hate cyclops and second I would eliminate one of the biggest similarities to the Rolex Gmt master.
Well of course, if something looks similar, people are gonna think they’re basically the same Like Spanish colonial style and French colonial style. Of course there’s differences but when you visit NOLA, you don’t notice If the biggest (and its very big) similarity is they look the same, well no duh people will say they’re close to each other
Is the white dial still supposedly a JDM model Dave ? I see both this and the black dial available for sale here in Turkey. I bought the black steel one!
Looks lovely ….. I appreciate your take on this type of watch. Like you, I love the look of the Explorer 2 and the the original Rolex Explorer but unless something dramatic happens involving a lottery ticket, I’m not buying a £10k watch.
I wonder if it is possible to change this lens and upgrade it to flat sapphire crystal? This domed lens looks plasticy and cheap to me plus it makes it thicker.
Beautiful watch, unfortunately very difficult to find in Europe. They only released it in Japan, I don't know if they will release it in the rest of the world.
Here in Australia the silver/black dial version & the DLC coated black model have already been on sale here at $399 AUD or about $260 US! Dramatic price drop so soon after release. 🤔
It does. Surprisingly, it does. If anything, the 24 hour markers on the bezel should have been more of a bold font. And a better clasp. The band is acceptable but cmon, even the cheap Chinese brands do milled clasps and screwed in (not friction fit) link pins.
Great review, Dave! Thank you! You convinced me to get one. I could live with the mark on the 9 hour marker if on mine would exist one. I love Seiko watches and I had the chance to review one on my Wrist Saga RUclips channel that also offers a great alternative for a Grand Seiko. Seiko have always been that brand that offered us alternatives for the more expensive brands.
I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the MAMACOO's watches are the most intriguing.
Such a pity it's an office rather than traveller GMT, at least as far as I'm concerned. Would love to travel with a Seiko field watch traveller GMT at some point. I ended up opting for a Certina GMT.
Love your channel…… When Seiko does it it’s great, when it’s Pagani, Steeldive, Addiesdive etc, etc, it’s bad….. don’t get me wrong I like Seiko, I have 6 of them. Thank you
I could’ve bought this watch at around $380 USD before taxes and fees from eBay before release. After the release date the price went up way over $500. Now I’m watching the price go back down before I finally buy it.
Bliger do a great Explorer GMt Homage which uses the Seiko NH34 movement it has a sliding micro adjust bracelet and is very affordable.. Why fork out for the Seiko????
I know it's around double the price, but the Christoper Ward C63 GMT blow this out of the water. It's much closer to the explorer 2 than it is to the Seiko in my opinion.
I want my GMT hand to remain on GMT (UTC). If it changes when you readjust the other hands, then you lose UTC timing which is absolutely necessary for celestial navigation. Admittedly not a concern for most people.
The problem that I see with Seiko’s today is that they really don’t represent value anymore. If I spend around 100$-150$ more than this watch I’m getting a lot more from micro brands. For about 600$ you can get Lorier with a flyer’s GMT, milled clasp, screwed in links and pretty much the same/greater level of finish. You also get a Miyota 9 series movements which in my opinion is better than the 4R series of movements. You also get a brilliant lume and with dual color application I also don’t see the point of the 24hour scale on the dial. The dial is personally too crowded for me.
This is a great watch from Seiko. I just worry that even though Seiko still offers affordable watches, the desirable ones are getting more and more expensive to the point that most enthusiasts can no longer afford them. I've seen more and more people being drawn to homage watches from Pagani Design, Steeldive, Addiesdive, San Martin, etc. because they offer the same movement but with a much lower price, sapphire glass and in most cases, even better finish.
The problem with the Chinese watches is the regulation. San Martin has been pretty good but the cheaper Coregut, Steeldive, Addiesdive, etc, need regulation ot of the box.
I don't understand why Seiko reserve certain models for the Japanese domestic market. Wouldn't it be more profitable for them to have all models available to everyone?
@@BagoGarde You'll notice even non-Japanese brands produce JDM items. Omega has several Speedmasters that are only available in Japan. Japan is a market that craves exclusivity and they are willing to pay for it so manufacturers oblige.
I love the look of this watch but I wouldn’t spend 400+ on a watch just yet. I did on my Apple Watch but I use that every single day and I justified that expense. This would be more of a gift to myself. As men we all know we could blow money on something we like but we choose not to because we have responsibilities to take care of. I’ll probably save up $50 a week until I can comfortably purchase it.
My Steeldive SD1994 just arrived. At only US$120 (incl. delivery), this watch is a real bargain! Sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, jubilee bracelet, 200m rated water resistance, SI NH34 GMT movement, S.S.316L case and bracelet, BGW9 and C3 lume on hands, dial, and bezel. Lume is really strong, as expected from SD. Mine has the sunburst BLUE dial with orange-numbered/black bezel. Love this color combo. Another terrific watch from SD that's at an incredible price point.
Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
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First Seiko I've wanted in years
Using the well known seiko seconds hand as a GMT is genius! This looks so good.
Oh! It's the Willard second hand! Why didn't I see that!
I've praised that GMT hand design since the release - finally something different than the Rolex/Seiko arrow.
Really? it gives me franken-watch vibes. the second hand is same as the monster.... It feels lazy design to me. Like a bunch of boxes of parts. The bracelet does not fit the style and makes me want to punch a baby. Maybe the monster bracelet would look better. Dont get me wrong... I LOVE Seko and have 4... but help me want to like this more...... I wish the hands were unique to this watch .. maybe use Alpinist hands??????? *chef kiss*
@@Ego_Katana I don't see the issue with the bracelet...
And this 5 Field is much like the 5KX GMT or Alpinist GMT: They incorporated a GMT complication into an extablished design. From my point of view, it would be a frankenwatch with Alpinist hands.
@@Ego_Katanathe bracelet is one of the best parts. I have a real Rolex Explorer ii 16570 and one of these. They are quite different and I love both. The SBSC009 is easily one of the nicest watches under $500.
Finally found the white one in JPN. Watch and waited over 10 months, couldn't be more pleased! I actually signed up to a Explorer II AD in London over 18 months ago. I got the call but i changed my mind, now this Seiko feels right!
141K subscribers,Congratulations Dave,God is blessing you
Such a great looking GMT! Reminds me of the dial I love so much in my SRPG39, but adds this killer orange GMT hand. This white dial JDM is my favorite of the lineup.
The camera work is insane! good work : )
Thanks for an honest review ! I love Seikos and this one is going to my wish list.
This white dial is cool. I done a video review of the black dial and I love it! Great work.
I got an SRPG last year, and it's hardly talked of, so it's nice to see it influencing this hot new offering. I knew I had a nice field watch. I would have gotten this GMT version has it been available.
I really appreciate that you didn't hype this up as 'a Rolex Explorer II killer' and set out what a good alternative is and what to reasonably expect. It seems that a lot of channels are trying to overplay alternatives and comparisons and it misses the positive qualities of these watches.
I love this watch. After seeing this review I have been looking for one. Unfortunately I've been told they weren't delivered to New Zealand. We only have the black face and the all black version. Not cool at all. Love your reviews.
Great review, Dave. I'm also a big fan of the Rolex Explorer II Polar, and I agree that this does a nice job of capturing some of that aesthetic without being a direct homage. It's a really nice looking watch. 👏👏👏
I like the watch to be a bit thick as it feels more substantial - this is such a beautiful watch. Thank you for the review.
I dig the white one, will definitely be importing one when they’re back in stock
Thanks for letting us know this watch exists. It is a beautiful piece. You are a cool dude you know what you want and why, this watch is very unique and it does stands on its own. I'll like to buy this piece. Keep going bro, I love your channel.
Hands down my favorite affordable Seiko right now. Still upset that I have to go through a reseller to get the polar dial; although that’s probably cheaper than moving to Japan…😅. Thanks for the great review.
Great review. Is a beautiful watch. I am deciding between the black dial or the white dial. Just a quick question.
Is visibility of the indices, the numbers and the hands good?
Thanks.
I already have a Seiko 5 Sports GMT (SSK003) so I can't justify getting this one too, but it looks very nice.
Great review, and that's a great looking watch. I love Seikos and I love the style of this watch. In the sub $300 price range, I'm perfectly happy with the Hardlex, pressed clasp, and unsigned crown, but when the price goes north of that it starts to bug me a little, especially when Chinese brands offer all those features for less. Oh and a personal pet peeve of mine is how the standard is for 24 to always be at TDC. Putting midnight at the noon position bugs me. I would much prefer '24' or '0" at the 6'oclock position. But maybe that's just me.
Really, u like looking through a scratched crystal?
These are cool for those with tighter budgets. I'm a bit surprised the white one is JDM only. I'd rather see black numerals and hands for contrast for sure. As the owner of an Explorer II, I do highly recommend them if you like it and can squeeze it in the budget.
Currently, the demand far exceeds the supply in Japan (heard from a japanese ebay seller) and they are actually gettimg harder to find for cheaper prices. I just ordered one for 450 usd and so far have been happy with the purchase. Time will tell what'll happen with the prices. My guess is once the current supply ends we will see some scalpers raise the prices before Seiko ups the production.
Not sure about the GMT...Im very happy with my SRPG39, its just settled itself into a + 1½/2 sec a day watch...I bought a Leather Band Wrist Pad which is the same as the watch strap and it looks great. OH...Great channel by the way...Cheers.
I love the general style, but the mirror metallic finish of those indices/numerals spoil it all on a utilitarian field watch meant to always be easily legible. Some Seiko Alpinists from recent decades had the same major flaw - polished indices. When the GMT Alpinist came last year, with matte brushed indices, and then a green JDM version, I jumped at it! Perfection.
Do you remember the model number of your alpinist?
@@gustavomoga224he may be referring to the SBEJ005 which is a nice looking watch but currently $950 usd on ebay.
I got the black version.
It's one of those watches that look better on screen I would say. It's also a little bit too small, I defo can't read the date number with my eyesight.
Other than that let's see, I like the esthetic and in black it's kinda simple which is good.
I looooove this white dial version.
I wish they sold this in the EU.
I’ll think I’ll build my own Seiko Mod using the NH34.
Good video. Love the watch. Can you recommend Japanese website to buy this model? I live here in the USA. Thanks Dave
Oh my goodness! I'm going to Japan in just a couple of days... this is perfect timing! I think I know what I'm gonna get over there. I hope I can find one, though!
I’m sure you’ll find it at one of the duty free watch shops in Akihabara. Maybe
Yes would like some recs on where to buy Seikos in Japan
Hi 👋 was it available eventually?
Just got back from a month long trip in Japan. I went to 5 Bic Cameras (in several different cities) and they were all sold out of the white dial. I did however pick up a black dial GMT for my father for $250. I highly recommend Bic Camera if you carry a foreign passport - the discount is huge. On my last day in Japan I finally found one in the Ueno neighborhood in Tokyo at a small jewelry stall. That one cost me $275.
Did you find one? My son was in Fukuoka for six months. I am lucky he found one for me a week before he was to go home. He said he went back the next day to get another one for a friend of his and the store said they only got the one that he bought. It seems that Seiko is producing these in limited quantities and even in Japan it is hard to find.
The fact people are going to look down on you because you can't afford/aren't willing to spend 10+ grand on an explorer 2 or any other rolex is simply disgusting. This new Seiko has more differences than similarities to the explorer 2, yet people are still going to call this a ripoff, same thing for the Speedtimer, it looks completely different than the daytona, yet since it has a panda dial configuration, it's a Daytona copy
Anyone who really looks down on others because of the watch they wear has very serious issues. They need a psychiatrist
Well said!
True and what’s funny, the people that would do that usually don’t own the explorer ii either…
@@brianmurphy8154 Rolex Marketing just influenced the whole watch market almost irreversably. I'm just at the start of my watch journey, I own a simple seiko 5 everyday/dress watch, and every watch i see i compare it to a Rolex, I just do it automatically, for example the Seiko 5 gmt with the bidirectional bezel. On that watch I would probably replace the crystal with a non-cyclops one, first I hate cyclops and second I would eliminate one of the biggest similarities to the Rolex Gmt master.
Well of course, if something looks similar, people are gonna think they’re basically the same
Like Spanish colonial style and French colonial style. Of course there’s differences but when you visit NOLA, you don’t notice
If the biggest (and its very big) similarity is they look the same, well no duh people will say they’re close to each other
Stunning Dial, thank you for reviewing this GMT, Seiko Dave. It's not bad, except for the imperfections ather than that great watch ⌚️..
Is the white dial still supposedly a JDM model Dave ? I see both this and the black dial available for sale here in Turkey. I bought the black steel one!
Not a single youtuber has mentioned the significant colour difference between the case and the bracelet
Great video! I’m from USA, so where I can buy the Japan version? Did you know a trustworthy web place that ship to US?
SSK023 if you want the black dial. I love mine!
Awesome watch! Do you happen to know the name of the Artemis sailcloth strap that was shown?
The internal 24 hour markings is the deal maker
Looks lovely ….. I appreciate your take on this type of watch. Like you, I love the look of the Explorer 2 and the the original Rolex Explorer but unless something dramatic happens involving a lottery ticket, I’m not buying a £10k watch.
Hi Dave, this model is not available on the US market. Do you know of any reputable AD's that might be able to ship to the US from Japan?
I wonder if it is possible to change this lens and upgrade it to flat sapphire crystal? This domed lens looks plasticy and cheap to me plus it makes it thicker.
These B roll footages are hard
I just picked up the SEIKO 5 SBSC009 Field Sports GMT Mechanical Automatic Watch ,
White dial.
Incredible Sailcloth Artem Strap.
Love this. IMHO it looks better than the Rolex Exp 2.
Some countries use the 24-hour format. It's not only for the military.
Beautiful watch, unfortunately very difficult to find in Europe. They only released it in Japan, I don't know if they will release it in the rest of the world.
I absolutely LOVE this watch
So which one is the non GMT version of this watch? Thank you!
Here in Australia the silver/black dial version & the DLC coated black model have already been on sale here at $399 AUD or about $260 US! Dramatic price drop so soon after release. 🤔
Do you have the link? I’m assuming the ones we get are Malaysian made?
@@rad0230 Sorry there’s no link. I just searched online here in Oz & it happen to come up. It wasn’t for the white dial though.
Just got one here in Oz for $365
Yeah when I go to Japan I'm going to keep my eyes out for this one
I like the 24 hr markers. I would keep them.
How do you not use dark indices on a white dial watch?! Silver on white doesn’t have enough contrast
It does. Surprisingly, it does. If anything, the 24 hour markers on the bezel should have been more of a bold font. And a better clasp. The band is acceptable but cmon, even the cheap Chinese brands do milled clasps and screwed in (not friction fit) link pins.
@@rcorrino funny bc I don’t mind the seiko pressed clasp as much bc they seem to have a nice positive feed back
Nice watch. Anything you can think for an affordable Omega Seamaster Aquaterra? Cheers
Great review, Dave! Thank you! You convinced me to get one. I could live with the mark on the 9 hour marker if on mine would exist one. I love Seiko watches and I had the chance to review one on my Wrist Saga RUclips channel that also offers a great alternative for a Grand Seiko. Seiko have always been that brand that offered us alternatives for the more expensive brands.
I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the MAMACOO's watches are the most intriguing.
How would I be able to get one of these in the United States
Such a pity it's an office rather than traveller GMT, at least as far as I'm concerned. Would love to travel with a Seiko field watch traveller GMT at some point. I ended up opting for a Certina GMT.
Do you like the black dial colourway on bracelet?
Love your channel…… When Seiko does it it’s great, when it’s Pagani, Steeldive, Addiesdive etc, etc, it’s bad….. don’t get me wrong I like Seiko, I have 6 of them.
Thank you
That splotch on the numeral would drive me insane...
I could’ve bought this watch at around $380 USD before taxes and fees from eBay before release. After the release date the price went up way over $500. Now I’m watching the price go back down before I finally buy it.
Bliger do a great Explorer GMt Homage which uses the Seiko NH34 movement it has a sliding micro adjust bracelet and is very affordable.. Why fork out for the Seiko????
I know it's around double the price, but the Christoper Ward C63 GMT blow this out of the water. It's much closer to the explorer 2 than it is to the Seiko in my opinion.
💯. I love and collect Seiko watches and I bought the CW you referenced last year. It’s damn near perfect so won’t be buying this Seiko. Cheers!
@@chrisdavis8399 It's on my list of watches to buy. It's a sensational watch. The bracelets are superior too
Wow! The JDM is really awesome! ❤
If it had the day function. I would buy it
the white dial is only available at Japan. I wait, till they offer this worldwide.
I am going to japan in a few days, where can I buy this model ? I will be located in Tokyo and Narita. Thank you :)
Hello, any recommendations on where can I buy this watch?
Hi, Dave, what a good review. I love Seiko too. 日本から応援してるよ😍
Hey! Where at in Japan? Going to be living in Tokyo for a bit here soon and want to pick one of these up.
It's hard to find the white one for less than $500 right now. Nice watch. I'm thinking about getting one. Arguably better looking than the Rolex.
Looks a lot better then the regular black dial version
What kind of leather strap was that at 7:52?
I want my GMT hand to remain on GMT (UTC). If it changes when you readjust the other hands, then you lose UTC timing which is absolutely necessary for celestial navigation. Admittedly not a concern for most people.
Problem is that the watch bezel does not click in place and freely rotates, which gets easily knocked out
There is the style 60 presage GMT.
Where can i buy this jdm model gmt?
wish it was sapphire
I wish this was sold in the US, it’s a really nice watch
To quote Tony Montana, “It’s a cream puff.” I want one! It’s going to be Big in Japan
The only real question is; are you going white dial or black dail?
Without the day/date complication, should it really be considered a Seiko 5?
Hey!
Where from do you think i should buy one of these with the white dial? (i'm european)
Sakura Watches, they’re $319 but not in stock yet
LOL The cup Jesus drank from! Nice.
The problem that I see with Seiko’s today is that they really don’t represent value anymore. If I spend around 100$-150$ more than this watch I’m getting a lot more from micro brands.
For about 600$ you can get Lorier with a flyer’s GMT, milled clasp, screwed in links and pretty much the same/greater level of finish. You also get a Miyota 9 series movements which in my opinion is better than the 4R series of movements. You also get a brilliant lume and with dual color application
I also don’t see the point of the 24hour scale on the dial. The dial is personally too crowded for me.
This is a great watch from Seiko. I just worry that even though Seiko still offers affordable watches, the desirable ones are getting more and more expensive to the point that most enthusiasts can no longer afford them.
I've seen more and more people being drawn to homage watches from Pagani Design, Steeldive, Addiesdive, San Martin, etc. because they offer the same movement but with a much lower price, sapphire glass and in most cases, even better finish.
The problem with the Chinese watches is the regulation. San Martin has been pretty good but the cheaper Coregut, Steeldive, Addiesdive, etc, need regulation ot of the box.
are there other models that use this bezel?
Still need a Tfit
What’s the power reserve?
41 hours
I don't understand why Seiko reserve certain models for the Japanese domestic market. Wouldn't it be more profitable for them to have all models available to everyone?
Japanese only pride, keep the best for their people.
@@BagoGarde You'll notice even non-Japanese brands produce JDM items. Omega has several Speedmasters that are only available in Japan. Japan is a market that craves exclusivity and they are willing to pay for it so manufacturers oblige.
Just purchased this at Tokio International Airport for JP¥48.600 = £253.
🎉🎉🎉🎉
I tried both on at the store and I have to say I like the black dial better. however, I feel like I have to get the polar because its JDM...
I love the look of this watch but I wouldn’t spend 400+ on a watch just yet. I did on my Apple Watch but I use that every single day and I justified that expense. This would be more of a gift to myself.
As men we all know we could blow money on something we like but we choose not to because we have responsibilities to take care of.
I’ll probably save up $50 a week until I can comfortably purchase it.
I love the overall look - but having two different 24h scales just makes it confusing :P
My Steeldive SD1994 just arrived. At only US$120 (incl. delivery), this watch is a real bargain!
Sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, jubilee bracelet, 200m rated water resistance, SI NH34 GMT movement, S.S.316L case and bracelet, BGW9 and C3 lume on hands, dial, and bezel. Lume is really strong, as expected from SD. Mine has the sunburst BLUE dial with orange-numbered/black bezel. Love this color combo.
Another terrific watch from SD that's at an incredible price point.
Did you used a code? My goes for $165.00 way too high. Thanks,
Yashin
NICE WATCH HAVEN'T SEEN THIS ONE
I wish Seiko would make the SUN0025 again.
nice review
Looked for 3 days cant even find this watch .
Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
whats your wrist size
I would wear it on a silver grey NATO or a white NATO