This thing is so beautiful, especially the new bezel insert design without the small rectangles, but the dial looks like the crystal is scratched from certain angles like in the thumbnail.
Minitwatch makes watches fun and I feel excited the way Chris is whenever i am buying or seeing watches. Yours is my kinda love for watches. ! And I live for your Beauty shhawts!!
I bought a Seiko Turtle Great White edition as my first mechanical watch, almost a year ago. That dial really is so, so beautiful. Sometimes though, if I look near the day/date cutout, it looks like there's a scratch/imperfection on the dial, but it's just part of the pattern. Love that watch! 😀
Totally watched just for the Check the lume song. Which is brilliant. Brilliant! But ended up loving this watch as well. And now. I wants it. Check the loooom! !!
Finally found a watch I dont wanna take off. Those hard edges look so rugged/aggressive. My god that radiant textured dial is gorgeous. Thanks for the video! Subbed
Just ordered this watch earlier today and decided to watch your review after the fact. You got me so excited for this watch, your review and enthusiasm is stellar.
As a fellow Dad who is getting real old by the day let me say he'll be thrilled to see you all the more, great video for my face balls (as always) is nice but prefer my "old" STO Samurai. Safe travels
I totally JUST bought this watch and this was the first video I looked up. The thing is straight up badass, not to mention I picked it up for $315. Awesome video as always my good Sir.
I own one and it's the best watch I've ever had. Made in Japan edition + 6 seconds a Day and the Dial ist just stunning. No scratches on the Hardlex even I wear it everyday. Believe me I'm not tender to my Samurai 😅! Respect for the rewiew I agree it's better then the Blue Lagoon, got the Turtle let's see how long the Samurai will satisfy me😉
This is one of the most entertaining watch reviews I've ever seen. And you're a man of many talents, catching tan while doing yard work AND reviewing watches :)) . You got yourself a new subscriber. Oh, please stop with the loser stuff, there's absolutely no need for that!
Great, informative review, I pulled the trigger on one of these today, I saw some less than inspiring videos, your enthusiasm is infectious bud! keep up the good work:)
I can say that the accuracy of the one I bought in Tokyo yesterday exceeds expectations. I just checked it 24 hours after it was set in the shop and found it had only gained 7 seconds. Not too shabby at all for this price point.
That dial!!!! I was unsure of the sunburst like dial, but not after seeing this! I'm thinking about placing my order for a turtle, save the ocean! Brilliant review!
Bro best Channel on RUclips I need one of these samurais so much it pains me inside and gnomon is sold out such a sinking feeling in my gut my peanut is not smiling
Great video keep them coming. Glad the boys had their geography lesson. Did you know about the shark fin in the dial? That was cool. I probably wouldn’t have noticed it or even the end of the seconds hand. 👍
Thanks, Charlie! How have you been? I did know about it from some of the press releases that I've seen and I knew I had to get it! The problem is, now I have to see other watches haha! Oh no!!!
Great review. I purchased one a few weeks ago and love it. I have had loads of comments off strangers thinking it's a far more expensive watch than it actually is👍. I would suggest a warning at the start of the review..... 'don't watch this review under the influence of any drugs' because if anyone watches the 'check the loom song' they are likely to 'spinout' 😂😂😂
What up Kurt!! I was looking at divers yesterday cuz they are just nice summer watches and lo and behold you turn out a diver video today. The face of this watch is what really makes it pop, and the second hand is a nice touch, I wish they did something more streamlined with the hour hand. Wonder how this would look with circular indices instead of the columnar one but by no means do they detract from the looks of the watch. Have fun in Vegas the only time I ever go there is for tech shows and manning booths so all I see is the inside of convention centers and standing on my feet all day which turns into happy hour which turns into having a few more drinks over dinner, into finishing the night off at whatever bar only to get a few hours sleep and repeat 4 days over and over. Enjoy your trip and your weekend bro!
Well, that escalated! lol. I'm glad I have good...timing! hah! I'm only going to be in Vegas for a few hours. Just enough time to see my dad and then some shit's about. to. go. down. :) You also have a great weekend brotha!
My chapter ring and and indices don't line up from 5 o'clock to 7 , but I don't care, its still gorgeous ! Wear it in good health ,brother ! My guess is in 2 years this will be selling on ebay for way above retail.
I hope that is the case! I don't think they're limited so that might not be. At least, not for a while. Sorry to see about your misalignment issues. I have a few like that and I also do not care :p We're easy to please!
Your videos crack me up man - great reviews & love the boys. We can tell you're having fun, for sure. And you've now made me buy 3 Samurais. Only ones I don't have now (of the modern Samurais) are the SRPD03K1 Dawn Grey (I will own it eventually) and the SRPB51 black with the red second hand (does it even have a nickname?) I love the Samurai watch. Waiting for Seiko to put out a green or jade Samurai; white dial would be pretty awesome, too.
I found them cheaper on Ebay however, I didn't want to do that. The last couple of times I got a watch from an ebay seller, they arrived in boxes that were terribly packed. The watch inside not secured so they were bouncing around inside of the box. I wouldn't mind if it was a seiko 5 or something but not this watch. Seiya Japan (of which I have no affiliation) packs the crap out of their products! I'm sure the price will go down for these in a few months. Or not? We'll see!
That is much nicer then I first thought. I have too many watches and too many Samurais, and they want too much for a Samurai different dial. However, I did spend too much on a Samurai Blue Lagoon.
I had to go back to this old video to figure out how long I've wanted this watch. I finally got it. Now I'm going back to watch the strap video. /s This is all your fault hahahahaha
I must agree with u... i freakin LOVE the look of this watch! Came across it today and i must have it. Only just bought a diver but oh well... will also satisfy my craving for a blue face watch.
If you look at the watch VERY closely, you can kinda see that the chapter ring on the watch is ever so slightly misaligned to the left at the twelve mark. I have the exact same misalignment on my Great White. Guess we are watch twins now :P!
I'll definitely be looking into buying this now I've seen it on video, looks like an outstanding timepiece for the money. You can get it for under 370 in the UK
Beautiful watch! and Great Review!!! Just so you know Great White Shark dorsal fins are isosceles triangle with the back edge coming up straight at 90 degrees. In other words, there is no curve to the back part of the fin - it's a straight line going straight up. You can see these see this in videos, or as I have on a couple of occasions in person while surfing the central coast of California where the sharks were hunting baby sea lions. Yeah, I used to like surfing that much that when the waves were good, it was just part of the game. Now, I don't have that much guts. Anyway, agreed with the other guy about you being the lease losery guy on the web! I know you're not serious, and it's probably an attempt at being humble, but please don't be so harsh over nothing.
Thank you David! I appreciate that! I used to surf all the time too but i've never seen a great white. I know they're out there :p. I used to see mostly reef sharks, bulls and galapagos...which scare me the most. Interesting tidbit about the fin! I have once ducked a wave and opened my eyes only to see a feeding frenzy. I peed myself and gtfo lol.
You have Seiko SBDY029 but i seem to be getting the same watch up on search at Seiko SRPD23K1 ....are these the same watch?...Hope you can help im looking to buy one. Cheers
Dude, you are not a nobody to us. Keep making the best reviews bro, absolutely love the style and enthusiasm
:) This made my day.
The “check the lume” song.... man.... made my night after a rough day.
Thank you. lol. 🙏🙏🙏👊👊👍🥂
dude i'm super stoked to see that!
I can actually feel your love for watches through the screen, sounds like a happy kid at Christmas 🙌
This thing is so beautiful, especially the new bezel insert design without the small rectangles, but the dial looks like the crystal is scratched from certain angles like in the thumbnail.
...now I can't un-see this. Thanks! ;p Actually, it's ok. I like of like that.
Damn good quality review, as ever. Keep doin what you're doin.
Thank you for watching, Jan!
Minitwatch makes watches fun and I feel excited the way Chris is whenever i am buying or seeing watches. Yours is my kinda love for watches. !
And I live for your Beauty shhawts!!
I bought a Seiko Turtle Great White edition as my first mechanical watch, almost a year ago.
That dial really is so, so beautiful. Sometimes though, if I look near the day/date cutout, it looks like there's a scratch/imperfection on the dial, but it's just part of the pattern. Love that watch! 😀
Totally watched just for the Check the lume song. Which is brilliant. Brilliant! But ended up loving this watch as well. And now. I wants it. Check the loooom! !!
Finally found a watch I dont wanna take off. Those hard edges look so rugged/aggressive. My god that radiant textured dial is gorgeous. Thanks for the video! Subbed
Just ordered this watch earlier today and decided to watch your review after the fact. You got me so excited for this watch, your review and enthusiasm is stellar.
I believe this watch will be super sought after in a few years . The Great White Shark Samurai Save the Ocean! Bought it thanks to you !
As a fellow Dad who is getting real old by the day let me say he'll be thrilled to see you all the more, great video for my face balls (as always) is nice but prefer my "old" STO Samurai. Safe travels
I can tell he's super happy from the phone call we had! It'll be a nice reunion!
I totally JUST bought this watch and this was the first video I looked up. The thing is straight up badass, not to mention I picked it up for $315. Awesome video as always my good Sir.
I'm new to this hobby. I always wish that watch I'm interested is reviewed by you. Love your style and humor.
I own one and it's the best watch I've ever had. Made in Japan edition + 6 seconds a Day and the Dial ist just stunning. No scratches on the Hardlex even I wear it everyday. Believe me I'm not tender to my Samurai 😅! Respect for the rewiew I agree it's better then the Blue Lagoon, got the Turtle let's see how long the Samurai will satisfy me😉
This is one of the most entertaining watch reviews I've ever seen. And you're a man of many talents, catching tan while doing yard work AND reviewing watches :)) . You got yourself a new subscriber. Oh, please stop with the loser stuff, there's absolutely no need for that!
Enjoyed the improvised humour in this.
Darn it! You just made me buy another Seiko!
Nice watch your review is entertaining not like a lot of guys that are boring. Keep up the good work
Thank you, Thomas! Have a great weekend!
I'm a genius. Comedy gold! Dude, you're killing it with the beauty shots. Great work.
Thank you! However, the slider i'm using pisses me off. There's all these tiny little jitters that drive me crazy. So i'm getting a different one :)
@@minitwatch Yeah, stuff you'd never notice on a standard wide shot will drive you nuts in macro.
Check the lume has become my favorite song.
This has become my favorite comment :)
Great, informative review, I pulled the trigger on one of these today, I saw some less than inspiring videos, your enthusiasm is infectious bud! keep up the good work:)
Man this video is superb and than you get to the Doug score ROFL! :D :D you killed it again!
Yes! I'm glad someone noticed that :)
I can say that the accuracy of the one I bought in Tokyo yesterday exceeds expectations. I just checked it 24 hours after it was set in the shop and found it had only gained 7 seconds. Not too shabby at all for this price point.
That dial!!!! I was unsure of the sunburst like dial, but not after seeing this! I'm thinking about placing my order for a turtle, save the ocean! Brilliant review!
Better late than never. Just subscribed and bought one of the great whites.
Damn, that dial is GORGEOUS.
Please do more videos sir, your reviews are hilariously down to earth and love how you describe the watch with your personal flare.
Bro best Channel on RUclips I need one of these samurais so much it pains me inside and gnomon is sold out such a sinking feeling in my gut my peanut is not smiling
Thanks, Jarod! How much was Gnomon selling them for? We can't have an unhappy peanut!!
@@minitwatch 500 but they do restock regularly...hopefully lol😳
Your vid made decide to get this watch. Thanks man!
Great video keep them coming. Glad the boys had their geography lesson. Did you know about the shark fin in the dial? That was cool. I probably wouldn’t have noticed it or even the end of the seconds hand. 👍
Thanks, Charlie! How have you been? I did know about it from some of the press releases that I've seen and I knew I had to get it! The problem is, now I have to see other watches haha! Oh no!!!
Great review. I purchased one a few weeks ago and love it. I have had loads of comments off strangers thinking it's a far more expensive watch than it actually is👍.
I would suggest a warning at the start of the review..... 'don't watch this review under the influence of any drugs' because if anyone watches the 'check the loom song' they are likely to 'spinout' 😂😂😂
Man, I just have to say: EXCELLENT VIDEO. Keep the good work.
I forgot how great your commentary is. Great video
What up Kurt!! I was looking at divers yesterday cuz they are just nice summer watches and lo and behold you turn out a diver video today. The face of this watch is what really makes it pop, and the second hand is a nice touch, I wish they did something more streamlined with the hour hand. Wonder how this would look with circular indices instead of the columnar one but by no means do they detract from the looks of the watch. Have fun in Vegas the only time I ever go there is for tech shows and manning booths so all I see is the inside of convention centers and standing on my feet all day which turns into happy hour which turns into having a few more drinks over dinner, into finishing the night off at whatever bar only to get a few hours sleep and repeat 4 days over and over. Enjoy your trip and your weekend bro!
Well, that escalated! lol. I'm glad I have good...timing! hah! I'm only going to be in Vegas for a few hours. Just enough time to see my dad and then some shit's about. to. go. down. :) You also have a great weekend brotha!
You got a new fan and a subscribe for the 'check the lume' song
Dude the last two min with Ted and uncle Jimmy was hilarious🤣😂
That blue color is pretty dope 👍
It is very close to the Blue Lagoon. I'm making a video comparing them soon!
@@minitwatch That'll be interesting. This one seems like a richer, more vibrant blue...I like
My chapter ring and and indices don't line up from 5 o'clock to 7 , but I don't care, its still gorgeous ! Wear it in good health ,brother ! My guess is in 2 years this will be selling on ebay for way above retail.
I hope that is the case! I don't think they're limited so that might not be. At least, not for a while. Sorry to see about your misalignment issues. I have a few like that and I also do not care :p We're easy to please!
Wow i can't believe it!! Everything on the watch seem's aligned lolol
It is the end times! ;p
Aaaaaaaand I’ve just bought a new watch XD great review pal!
I just bought this watch, awaiting delivery. Wasnt too sure about the STO1 but this looks the bees knees
I GOT THIS WATCH!!!! I EFFING DID IT!!! LOOKING AT IT ON MY WRIST RIGHT NOW!!! YEAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!
Your videos crack me up man - great reviews & love the boys. We can tell you're having fun, for sure. And you've now made me buy 3 Samurais. Only ones I don't have now (of the modern Samurais) are the SRPD03K1 Dawn Grey (I will own it eventually) and the SRPB51 black with the red second hand (does it even have a nickname?) I love the Samurai watch. Waiting for Seiko to put out a green or jade Samurai; white dial would be pretty awesome, too.
Very attractive watch! Just shop around and look to see if this model can be purchased at the lowest price possible first.
I found them cheaper on Ebay however, I didn't want to do that. The last couple of times I got a watch from an ebay seller, they arrived in boxes that were terribly packed. The watch inside not secured so they were bouncing around inside of the box. I wouldn't mind if it was a seiko 5 or something but not this watch. Seiya Japan (of which I have no affiliation) packs the crap out of their products! I'm sure the price will go down for these in a few months. Or not? We'll see!
That is much nicer then I first thought.
I have too many watches and too many Samurais, and they want too much for a Samurai different dial.
However, I did spend too much on a Samurai Blue Lagoon.
Definitely looking forward to watching more of your content, specially that upcoming comparison video you mentioned!
Best watch reviewer on RUclips
Genial, me encantan tus videos. Enhorabuena!
Great job, definitely had a few laughs with you!!! stay safe!!!
Check the lume track made my day 😎👍
Instant following click when I heard the "check the lume" song.
I had to go back to this old video to figure out how long I've wanted this watch. I finally got it. Now I'm going back to watch the strap video. /s This is all your fault hahahahaha
Man I still love your vids! So funny.
:D I appreciate that!
Strangely this watch is actually better known as the SRPD23K1...
I must agree with u... i freakin LOVE the look of this watch! Came across it today and i must have it. Only just bought a diver but oh well... will also satisfy my craving for a blue face watch.
very cool details on the watch! love the shark fin 8) great vid as always!
If you look at the watch VERY closely, you can kinda see that the chapter ring on the watch is ever so slightly misaligned to the left at the twelve mark. I have the exact same misalignment on my Great White. Guess we are watch twins now :P!
The best review of this watch 👌
I'll definitely be looking into buying this now I've seen it on video, looks like an outstanding timepiece for the money. You can get it for under 370 in the UK
I love your videos man! They’re ridiculous
...ly good !
Lol., yeah all lifted Toyota trucks across Hawaii. Keep up the good work and great vids.🤙
Beautiful watch! and Great Review!!! Just so you know Great White Shark dorsal fins are isosceles triangle with the back edge coming up straight at 90 degrees. In other words, there is no curve to the back part of the fin - it's a straight line going straight up. You can see these see this in videos, or as I have on a couple of occasions in person while surfing the central coast of California where the sharks were hunting baby sea lions. Yeah, I used to like surfing that much that when the waves were good, it was just part of the game. Now, I don't have that much guts. Anyway, agreed with the other guy about you being the lease losery guy on the web! I know you're not serious, and it's probably an attempt at being humble, but please don't be so harsh over nothing.
Thank you David! I appreciate that! I used to surf all the time too but i've never seen a great white. I know they're out there :p. I used to see mostly reef sharks, bulls and galapagos...which scare me the most. Interesting tidbit about the fin! I have once ducked a wave and opened my eyes only to see a feeding frenzy. I peed myself and gtfo lol.
oh my god this is so beautiful
I loved the lume review part 😂
:D Thanks man!
Another great review, keep 'em coming!
Thank you, Jeremy!! Have a kick ass weekend!
Wow your video just getting better
Great review, I just bought one 😀
Wait, what??? MORE than The Blue Lagoon???
How dare you....
(kidding...)
Nice job. Looks great. I'm trying to resist.....
I'm sorry man but the Shark Save The Ocean (Samurai and Turtle) are even nicer than the Blue Lagoon.
When I’m feeling down I like to go to one of his videos and watch the “check the lume” song. Is that wrong?
Awesome watch, so is the video
Best review ever
Not sure which I enjoyed more... the Watch or the “ Check The Lume " Ballard.
you are doing great, you are a winner :)
I'm about to buy this for 275. Thoughts? Idc about the size either anymore, it's too beautiful.
Best watch review I've seen
All of the Seiko Samurai watches have the same shark fin type hour hand.
Wow so you like it more than the blue lagoon edition?
I bought the new Sharky Save The Ocean Turtle. I just saved the ocean. You're welcome.
I got the save the ocean manta seiko king samurai.... its amazing
What's interesting is that in Seiko marketing videos they say "Prah Spex" not "Pro Spex" Very strange.
Prafessional Specs. :p
Citizen has "Save the Beyond" editions, maybe you can do a smackdown, that shade of blue is gorgeous.
Oooo, FIGHT. I Have my eye on the Aqualand.
Awesome vid, but the ending was EPIC!!! Best of all from "Brazaill" hahahahaha
bahahaha! Thanks for sticking to the bitter end lol.
@@minitwatch thank you for the awesome content!!! Keep it up!!
You have Seiko SBDY029 but i seem to be getting the same watch up on search at Seiko SRPD23K1 ....are these the same watch?...Hope you can help im looking to buy one. Cheers
Different production facilities, I have the SRPD, can confirm they are the same watch
Check The Lume - such a moving song. Just make a stand alone vid. Really sad Uncle Jimmy’s channel didn’t take off
Great looking sammy.Now,should I sell my Blue Lagoon,and get one of these....?
Excelente video. 😀😀👏👏
I like it, but I like the dial on the original better. That fade...
Can't beat a 1990's fade! I do love those fade effects.
Love your videos🔥
Is the "Check The Lume" available for download???
lol. Loved the after credits. :)
I prefer the PADI, not a fan of that lighter blue used . Still a nice watch though.
You mean typical Seiko pin and collar adjustments?
Your vids are amazing man.
How many Seiko Samurai watches do you have?
Your sketches at the end lol.
:p I just get weirder and weirder every day haha
Very nice review. Super nice intro/outro. Love your sense of humor :liver,bananas, kids, 75 billions. :D
Nice watch btw ;)
I have a small wrist, like i usually wear 38-41mm watches
I really like the concept of that watch
But do you think it that dial would suit my wrist?
Fantastic review and what is thw melody at the end ?
"Not the best polishing but they tired" 😂
Based on this video, just ordered one 👍 also subbed