I love this watch but the thing that really surprised me is the new strap. - It is by far the most comfortable strap on any watch I have ever worn. Seiko REALLY nailed it.
I agree with the title. This is probably the coolest Prospex and coolest Samurai ever. I just can't help looking at this watch again and again. Its an instant conversation starter wherever I go.
Thanks there 🙏🏻 Glad you are enjoying it. Love the art work on it. I think so far, it's the only Seiko that has a painting on it. Apart from the other manta rays variation of course.
Yes they are pretty nice. But do you think Seiko is churning out too many watches too fast making it less exclusive despite the limited or special edition label? Will it desensitize the desire to own one...another Seiko?
Unique and distinct case design with a nice lineage of watches in the same series, quality in house movement, professional specs, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, artistic dial, the best non-toxic lume, silky smooth rubber strap, a brand heritage that is known for its precision engineering, accuracy, and excellence - if only they could get their modern QC right and not f-up the bezel alignment (no sarcasm intended). Even the supposedly ‘made in Japan’ J models have such issues, so really need to purchase one physically in hand.
@@jeannice3475 Sorry to hear that Jean Nice. Yeah, its always better to try it and see the real thing before buying. What was it that disappointed you?
@@watchat888 i Just tried it and didn't buy it. Yes, it is the only problem to this watch, otherwise it is a very great watch ! And it is necessary to have a lot of Light to be able to see the beautiful coloris of the waves. 😊
This watch is a stunner .. got this after selling away my SRPH97K1 night vision king samurai .. that black case didn’t sit well with me .. this silver one gives another option to put on a strap code hexad… a beautiful watch becomes a stunner ..!
Thank you for the Nice review of a collectible piece imo. The price range is where most of us enjoyed seiko back then.. Should Seiko continue the upward price hike, many will leave the brand for others.
Thank you for the kind words. Yes I agree that Seiko is becoming more and more expensive these days. Like how watch collectors depart from Rolex because it is becoming more difficult to attain, which brand do you think many will depart to in the Seiko price range since Seiko is on its upwards price trend?
I own this watch since a month. Iconic piece. The case is the only designed this way on a market full of similar looking watches. Certified diver, sapphire, ceramic... Movement is cheap but reliable and eventually you can replace it one day for 50€. Mine is - 10 seconds per day Defects are: bezel bit too hard, crown screw a bit scrapy.
I also had the watch in front of the lens and wrote a review on the blog, too. But no video... However, I like your video review extremely well! Also very much info. Follow you now! Love your videos! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@WATCHDAVIDde You're welcome! :) Everything is OK with the language, don't worry! :D P.S. Today I went and buy one of these beauties - thanks to your review into the blog, and to this video (@Watchat)! Thank you, guys, stay safe and healthy, and keep rocking with the watch mania! :)
Heard of the rumour too but couldnt confirm it. If it's really discontinued then it would be a shame as this is the only Seiko collection with a painted art on the dial with that price point.
Great video my friend. I bought this watch and sent it back. Something about it I did not like. I just bought the turtle dark manta ray and I think it looks just so much nicer than the samurai. I love the round indices better and it just looks more classy to me and fits my wrist really good with that cushion case. Have you worn this one please let me know. I'm interested in your opinion. Ray
Good video, thanks Great watch, a stunner! Like the dial and the design of the case, same as you, and also the price is a bargain. Think about buying it.. I have a 16,5cm wrist, but this one will work. I also had an eye of one of Seiko‘s ‚Monsters‘ but this one is much nicer.
@@frederick4929 Hahaha....real life is about being happy. If acquiring something can help give a little joy....why not. Having said that, spend wisely my friend....lol.
@@watchat888 Yeah i want one really bad but you know... hard times. I hope its going to be available at least till the end of this year. Do you think this is a possibility ? sorry for the bad English.
It’s stunning. However, this watch is too large for him. And me most probably. That’s where the Hamilton at 40mm is a good choice for men with smaller wrists.
Watch doesn't look very large in real life. Did you actually try it or are you just going off paper specs? I have girly wrists and never got so many positive attention and comments on a watch
I paid US$430 on Amazon a week ago. A bargain and it was in perfect condition when it arrived. The chapter ring and bezel ring line up! Box, tags and warranty card were included. No manual.
@@watchat888 I really like it. Great looking watch. So far about 10 sec slower per day accuracy. I am treating it a little kinder than I did my Bluemo.
i think it only happens a few times when new, mine did when new but i don't feel it anymore. it is probably would be a good idea to put some watch lubricant in there.
I am very disappointed that my new King S ST Ocean is gaining 30 seconds per day. This is almost 4 minutes per week, so once a week I have to reset it. I find it unacceptable that such an expensive watch ($600) has such low quality control. Now, for the record, nobody uses them for diving nor bets their life on them thus. Every diver uses a diving computer.
I love this watch but the thing that really surprised me is the new strap. - It is by far the most comfortable strap on any watch I have ever worn. Seiko REALLY nailed it.
There are lot of things you can criticize about Seiko, but dame they surely know how to make a good watch that you can’t resist
You got that right Felix Li. So....you gonna get one?
@@watchat888 haha what a coincidence, just pick up the orange samurai to wear today!
Too bad they won't fix their alignment issues.
@@jeffdolgin7436 Their way of fixing it is by using a reverse trapezoid 🤭
I agree with the title. This is probably the coolest Prospex and coolest Samurai ever. I just can't help looking at this watch again and again. Its an instant conversation starter wherever I go.
Thanks there 🙏🏻 Glad you are enjoying it. Love the art work on it. I think so far, it's the only Seiko that has a painting on it. Apart from the other manta rays variation of course.
Boy Seiko keeps hitting home runs beautiful watch.
Yes they are pretty nice. But do you think Seiko is churning out too many watches too fast making it less exclusive despite the limited or special edition label? Will it desensitize the desire to own one...another Seiko?
Video is 2 yrs old in 2023. But I loved the watch so much.. I just ordered it.
It's has a nice dial. Don't know how long more will it be around.
Wearing it everyday now. Forget my choice, everyone around me takes a glance everytime I wear it.
Unique and distinct case design with a nice lineage of watches in the same series, quality in house movement, professional specs, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, artistic dial, the best non-toxic lume, silky smooth rubber strap, a brand heritage that is known for its precision engineering, accuracy, and excellence - if only they could get their modern QC right and not f-up the bezel alignment (no sarcasm intended). Even the supposedly ‘made in Japan’ J models have such issues, so really need to purchase one physically in hand.
Yeah unfortunately. I guess thats why they are now using more reverse trapezoid instead of a reverse triangle on the bezel. Lol.
Got mines as soon as I saw it on Seiko’s website, didn’t even think twice about purchasing it.
Congrats there. It's pretty cool isn't it. An oil painting on your wrist.
Try it before buying it online because this watch is very very dark. I tried it and i was very deceived.
@@jeannice3475 Sorry to hear that Jean Nice. Yeah, its always better to try it and see the real thing before buying. What was it that disappointed you?
@@watchat888 i Just tried it and didn't buy it. Yes, it is the only problem to this watch, otherwise it is a very great watch ! And it is necessary to have a lot of Light to be able to see the beautiful coloris of the waves. 😊
This watch is a stunner .. got this after selling away my SRPH97K1 night vision king samurai .. that black case didn’t sit well with me .. this silver one gives another option to put on a strap code hexad… a beautiful watch becomes a stunner ..!
This watch is so nice. I wasn't even looking for a mechanical watch. Looks like their expensive limited edition 1968 - had to buy it it was 50% off!
Congrats there. Wow 50% off. That's a super good deal. How you find the watch?
Thank you for the Nice review of a collectible piece imo. The price range is where most of us enjoyed seiko back then..
Should Seiko continue the upward price hike, many will leave the brand for others.
Thank you for the kind words. Yes I agree that Seiko is becoming more and more expensive these days. Like how watch collectors depart from Rolex because it is becoming more difficult to attain, which brand do you think many will depart to in the Seiko price range since Seiko is on its upwards price trend?
I own this watch since a month. Iconic piece. The case is the only designed this way on a market full of similar looking watches. Certified diver, sapphire, ceramic...
Movement is cheap but reliable and eventually you can replace it one day for 50€. Mine is - 10 seconds per day
Defects are: bezel bit too hard, crown screw a bit scrapy.
Thanks for the input. For the price I think it's still a steal.
I just bought the king samurai night vision! Beautiful time piece!😄😄✌️👍
Congratulations there. Can't go wrong for that price.
5:02 that’s one of ISO requirements for a professional diver watch
I also had the watch in front of the lens and wrote a review on the blog, too. But no video... However, I like your video review extremely well! Also very much info. Follow you now! Love your videos! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks WATCHDAVID. What's your page review? Do share bro. Interested to have a read.
Nice review!
@WATCHDAVID, your review is amazing, too, and your photos are incredibly stunning!
@@DYovev many many thanks!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎 i am now only in German here.. with English subtitles, sorry...
@@WATCHDAVIDde You're welcome! :) Everything is OK with the language, don't worry! :D
P.S. Today I went and buy one of these beauties - thanks to your review into the blog, and to this video (@Watchat)! Thank you, guys, stay safe and healthy, and keep rocking with the watch mania! :)
excellent review
Thank fazed ashraf
I own the SRPE39J1 Manta Ray King Turtle 🐢 and one of my favorite seiko watches 👍🏻
Nice
Chulada de reloj, tengo uno igual y su precisión es de -4 segundos por día, es más exacto que lo que marca el fabricante
Felicitaciones. Eres uno de los afortunados. ¿Aún sale el sol a buena hora?
Hi I’m just wondering if you could tell me what size your wrist is as I have a skinny wrist so I’m unsure if this would fit me?
Hey Junior, my wrist is 16cm. Be bold my friend. Wear it big 😋
Wow. This is a beauty. I love everything about it!
I have the Samurai sbdy065 (vivid manta with bracelet) but I like this one so much that now I know which is my next seiko
Have you gotten it yet?😁
excellent review, Sir
Thank you sir. Appreciate your comment.
Have one of these but with a metal strap, not a big fan of rubber
Wow....How do you find the weight with the bracelet?
@@watchat888 fine, I have a mesh fitted and it’s still comfortable
Which one do you preffer, the one with electric blue dial or this gray/dark blue ?
I personally prefer the gray/dark blue version. But thats just my preference. What about you?
Great Review! Best !! Congratulations
Cheers weslleyl
Excellent video and excellent watch
Thanks mate. Value for money.
Is this already being discontinued?
Heard of the rumour too but couldnt confirm it. If it's really discontinued then it would be a shame as this is the only Seiko collection with a painted art on the dial with that price point.
Got the regular manta and it’s really something else
Congrats there EReviews. Its nice.
What's the regular Manta Ray ?
@@juniorjohnson5961 this is the darker dialed version
There’s a brighter version
I just bought the great white shark samurai. I guess I'll go for dark manta ray on turtle this time. Damn my credit card is almost full haha
Congrats there Ismet Hadzic. How do you find the turtle?
@@watchat888 what can I say. The king of the dials. My plan was hand on one good watch to son now I started a collection :) hard to resist
@@ismethadzic 😂 good hobby
@@ismethadzic what about their sizes? Is the Turtle more comfortable or...?
@@timargabor6853 100% turtle is more comfortable. It's all personal preference but you won't regret.
I have this and it is very nice as appereance.Just and very big negative is buckle is very uncomfortable.
Oh...is it? The buckle is a little thick but it didn't have that effect on me. Good to know that it has that possible aftermath.👍🏻
Great video my friend. I bought this watch and sent it back. Something about it I did not like. I just bought the turtle dark manta ray and I think it looks just so much nicer than the samurai. I love the round indices better and it just looks more classy to me and fits my wrist really good with that cushion case. Have you worn this one please let me know. I'm interested in your opinion. Ray
Hey Ray, thanks for the comment. Yes I have tried the turtle version. It's pretty cool as well. Overall I find both version to be nice.
Special Edition….and yet 2 years AFTER release you can still buy them. Maybe not so “special” after all….
Couldn't agree more. Looks like we all got conned 😅
Special edition is not limited edition. Usually they will be produced for 1 year and stop.
Good video, thanks
Great watch, a stunner! Like the dial and the design of the case, same as you, and also the price is a bargain.
Think about buying it.. I have a 16,5cm wrist, but this one will work. I also had an eye of one of Seiko‘s ‚Monsters‘ but this one is much nicer.
Thank Dirk S. Don't think. Just do it. Be a man...do the right thing...😆
@@watchat888 we will see.. real life starting to take my money and time again..
@@frederick4929 Hahaha....real life is about being happy. If acquiring something can help give a little joy....why not. Having said that, spend wisely my friend....lol.
It's aligned! 😧
It's aligned 😁
Amazing watch! I Love it..
Thanks buddy. You should get one too 😁
@@watchat888 Yeah i want one really bad but you know... hard times. I hope its going to be available at least till the end of this year. Do you think this is a possibility ? sorry for the bad English.
It’s stunning. However, this watch is too large for him. And me most probably.
That’s where the Hamilton at 40mm is a good choice for men with smaller wrists.
Which particular Hamilton are you referring to?
Watch doesn't look very large in real life. Did you actually try it or are you just going off paper specs? I have girly wrists and never got so many positive attention and comments on a watch
Best value for the price😄
Indeed 😅 considering the art on the dial 🖼️🎨🖌️
Good review
Cheers buddy. Do check out my other videos too. 😉
Meraviglioso 🤩
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Where can I buy the rubber strap? I have the bracelet but can only seem to find a black strap cheers
Hey Michael Tyson, I believe this blue strap is exclusive for this watch. You can check out Seiko boutiques though.
@@watchat888 yeah I thought this as I've contact Seiko boutique and they've offered me a black one only
@@michaeltyson9292 Hmm....I think that is only exclusive for the SRPF79K1. Coz its special edition I think.
Очень красивые часы👍 Beautiful watch.
Thanks.
Hi can you tell me how much it cost thanks 🙏
Hey Thien Nguyen, this watch is retailed at RM2530 or US$600. However, I'm sure you can get some discount on it.
Where can I get one ☝️
I paid US$430 on Amazon a week ago. A bargain and it was in perfect condition when it arrived. The chapter ring and bezel ring line up! Box, tags and warranty card were included. No manual.
@@blueshark928 Congrats there. How do you find it so far?
@@watchat888 I really like it. Great looking watch. So far about 10 sec slower per day accuracy. I am treating it a little kinder than I did my Bluemo.
Did you find any crunching metal on metal type feelings when screwing down the crown?
Hey ed18, yeah some people have that problem. Its sad that QC ain't that great. You can get fixed if since its still under warranty.
i think it only happens a few times when new, mine did when new but i don't feel it anymore. it is probably would be a good idea to put some watch lubricant in there.
@@edgeoffloridarider.1898 I don’t think I’ll be spraying anything into a watch like!!!
@@ed18 then just endure a bit of grinding and enjoy the watch ! lol
@@ed18 I feel like these things as long as they are not breaking down the watch it just adds character to them
Superb!
I am very disappointed that my new King S ST Ocean is gaining 30 seconds per day. This is almost 4 minutes per week, so once a week I have to reset it. I find it unacceptable that such an expensive watch ($600) has such low quality control. Now, for the record, nobody uses them for diving nor bets their life on them thus. Every diver uses a diving computer.
Sorry to hear that. But yeah due to the number of watches they make every year, some of them do skip the QC.
I actually do use it for a back up when tech diving. It old school but I like it
Nice review! Only one correction, arabic numerals, not roman...
You are absolutely right. Sorry for the slip of tongue 😅 and thanks for the correction.
Is it made in japan? Do japan made models of this exist?
Yeah Dude.
SRPF79J1
There are some left in this world. I found one in USA on eBay 2 weeks ago.
Ya wig Sir 😂
Wooow
lot of metal and small dial, rubber strape makes the watch look cheap
This rubber strap is actually not bad though. Feels pretty good and premium. Well....not Rolex or Omega premium of course😅
4r35 :(((