I have this. After a while, I thought it looked a bit “ spiky” round the bezel. I put on an aftermarket steel shroud, and Wow, it just looks sensational. Accuracy is perfect. My second hand misses by about a tenth of a second. My shroud was £60 from Etsy.
I've had the SNE543 for a few months now... it's really a watch I keep wearing, firstly because it's so comfortable and the overall look is really incredible for my taste. Not to disagree with you Rob, but it's easier to read at night than you make it out to be. It's a perfect crosshair and at night it pops pretty well. I also really appreciate the long 10 month reserve. The resin shroud makes this a Seiko-Shock :D
I have the black pvd version of the solar diver and I love it. The strap is soooooo soft and comfortable. I took the shroud off and it's now a 40mm watch. With the shroud it's still doesnt wear big to me. I paid under 400 for mine. I love it.
I like how Crafter Blue sent me a metal keeper on the rubber strap (which doesn't bother me at all) but also included a rubber keeper which I will probably never use.
I bought one of those at a discount from a Seiko AD on eBay. Interestingly, on the Seiko website, they depict the lume as looking white so when it arrived, I was pretty disappointed with the tan lume. Wound up sending it back. Bought the PADI Solar Tuna SNE499 instead. Really love that watch.
They make the 545 (white/black/red) and 547(green/black/orange) also with black sunburst dials, which look really good... wish they made one with a blue sunburst, it would be perfect :)
Funny, I love day/date in Seikos. My first analogue Seiko was a SQ Sport with day/date, and I set it to Roman numerals for the day. It's also great on the Tuna Can and Darth Tuna.
It’s not a USA exclusive model, its available elsewhere. Please get your facts straight, little bit of research before making and posting a video would be nice. Thanks.
I really don't understand Seiko's marketing and many are made in China and other Asian countries. I don't know how they decide which goes where in the world when you can buy J models, meaning made in Japan. There are Japanese sellers on eBay as well as other Asian like a lot come from Singapore sellers too.
For me, the Tuna. There's a lot of things the Tuna does better than the Monster. However, that's a broad summary as there are many different models and generations for each.
@@Luke-bt4do ah I get what you’re saying now. I’m assuming (never dove) it’s not that dark down there every time. Thanks for the clarification. My thought process is, if you have the bezel for timing purposes - for whatever reason - lets make it simple. I see your reasoning now though.
I don’t use centimeters to measure things. mm used to do the watches due to its common, but most people I talk with use imperial for wrist size. Never looked up the conversion.
I have this. After a while, I thought it looked a bit “ spiky” round the bezel. I put on an aftermarket steel shroud, and Wow, it just looks sensational. Accuracy is perfect. My second hand misses by about a tenth of a second. My shroud was £60 from Etsy.
I've had the SNE543 for a few months now... it's really a watch I keep wearing, firstly because it's so comfortable and the overall look is really incredible for my taste.
Not to disagree with you Rob, but it's easier to read at night than you make it out to be. It's a perfect crosshair and at night it pops pretty well.
I also really appreciate the long 10 month reserve. The resin shroud makes this a Seiko-Shock :D
I have the black pvd version of the solar diver and I love it. The strap is soooooo soft and comfortable. I took the shroud off and it's now a 40mm watch. With the shroud it's still doesnt wear big to me. I paid under 400 for mine. I love it.
Doesn't seem to be USA Exclusive. Bought mine in Sweden. Really nice Seiko especially considering the price.
Yup.
On sale in many countries.
He says that for most watches. It's a JDM for a start, I reckon you would have been able to get it in Japan.
If you keep your eye on StarBuy out of Australia, I got one of these for $225 shipped to the US on a sale. Exchange rates obviously help.
Lmao, it's not USA exclusive. Many of them for sale here in the UK from ADs
It was originally an online exclusive in the US market. It was available more broadly in other markets simultaneously.
Very cool Seiko. Thanks for showing it.
Threw an aftermarket steel shroud on mine and I can honestly say it’s my favorite watch I own. Can’t wait to get a good bracelet for it.
I like how Crafter Blue sent me a metal keeper on the rubber strap (which doesn't bother me at all) but also included a rubber keeper which I will probably never use.
I bought one of those at a discount from a Seiko AD on eBay. Interestingly, on the Seiko website, they depict the lume as looking white so when it arrived, I was pretty disappointed with the tan lume. Wound up sending it back. Bought the PADI Solar Tuna SNE499 instead. Really love that watch.
This model is also available for México 🇲🇽 Rob. Nice Tuna and I happy owner of one of those bad boys.
I think numbers on the bezel actually make it a lot easier to use. Once it's not at the 12 o'clock position it is not as easy to read without numbers.
I got the same one and only cost me about $230 and is an amazing piece. The bezel action on yours does sound better than mine though.
Loving all the tunas shown on the channel. On video the lume looks blue just like Citizens lume and BGW9.
They make the 545 (white/black/red) and 547(green/black/orange) also with black sunburst dials, which look really good... wish they made one with a blue sunburst, it would be perfect :)
I have a different version with aftermarket shroud & love it. I totally suggest them & Most of my watches are mechanical
A fully lumed seconds hand and date window frame would have been killer on this.
I own this and the only thing I wish Seiko would do, is kill the date on more of their models.
Funny, I love day/date in Seikos. My first analogue Seiko was a SQ Sport with day/date, and I set it to Roman numerals for the day. It's also great on the Tuna Can and Darth Tuna.
@@raksh9 Just imagine this model without the 4 o'clock date. I would be ten times more in love.
@@threehander agreed
Agree do away metal keeper.
It is not USA exclusive watch.. If we got it in Serbia i am preaty sure that you can get it anywhere :D
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Available in Malaysia retail too.
It’s not a USA exclusive model, its available elsewhere. Please get your facts straight, little bit of research before making and posting a video would be nice. Thanks.
These are available in the UK for £200. Can you take the plastic shroud off? I'd like to see the watch without it
I prefer my PADI version of this model, looks a lot better
I really don't understand Seiko's marketing and many are made in China and other Asian countries. I don't know how they decide which goes where in the world when you can buy J models, meaning made in Japan. There are Japanese sellers on eBay as well as other Asian like a lot come from Singapore sellers too.
I like the steel bezel insert look. Anyone know if the shroud is easy to remove?
Very easy. There are videos showing how to do it.
Is the shroud metal on it?
Can't choose between these Tuna and Monsters SRPD27K1 🤦♂️what do you think?
For me, the Tuna. There's a lot of things the Tuna does better than the Monster. However, that's a broad summary as there are many different models and generations for each.
I'm not sure about the usa exclusive model as I see this model here in asia...
Timing bezels should have numbers it’s dumb not to. Can it be counted? Sure. But it’s not convenient at all, in the least bit.
@@Luke-bt4do no one is using this for diving. and why would it matter above water more than below?
@@tonyxxx9463 thanks. those likely make more sense, practically.
@@Luke-bt4do sure, but why won’t it matter underwater?
@@Luke-bt4do ah I get what you’re saying now. I’m assuming (never dove) it’s not that dark down there every time. Thanks for the clarification. My thought process is, if you have the bezel for timing purposes - for whatever reason - lets make it simple. I see your reasoning now though.
@@tonyxxx9463 haha nah not my style but I do like looking for the sake of being a watch fan. Thanks!
What are seven and a quarter inch in centimeters ?
I don’t use centimeters to measure things. mm used to do the watches due to its common, but most people I talk with use imperial for wrist size. Never looked up the conversion.
@@RandomRobReviews 7.25 inch are 184,15 millimeter
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