And Seiko's most legendary diving case design is ...
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- Опубликовано: 1 май 2024
- Today we have another exciting seiko episode, focusing on the captain willard divers, deep diving into the shape of the SLa033 watch, looking also at the later releases, Sla049 or the more affordable SPB183.
Hope you enjot it, Andrei 
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No matter which one you choose, all three of them are gorgeous timepieces and so unmistakably Seiko. ❤
I love the SLA033. I'm wearing it now. Comfortable, reliable and really durable. Like you said - loads of character.
Haha! Very nice! Enjoy it, I am currently wearing mine now as well. Cheers! :)
Watched your video titled “ 5 hidden secrets of the Seiko Marinemaster 300. Are the myths real? “ from 3 years ago while searching for a review of a MM300 . That video is an absolute gem , the music , editing, the way you show off the beauty of the MM300 is just unparalleled and special! Thanks for the great video, I enjoyed it a lot !
I watch that video periodically! While wearing the sbdx001 featured in that video ;)
Haha! Back in the days :) Cheers!
One of the most charming , unique and beautiful divers ever ! Love Seiko !
Well said! ❤️
I thought I would never buy such an expensive Seiko, but then I saw the SLA063 in person and unexpectedly fell in love. It is beautiful, comfortable, tough and yet low-key luxurious, plus super accurate; and it is now probably my second favorite watch in a large collection. I liked it so much I bought the murdered out SLA061 too, which is cool as hell, though it feels more like Colonel Kurtz should be wearing it rather than Martin Sheen.... :)
063 is super nice Congrats! I was close to grab one as well. Haha true, more suitable for Marlon.
I also struggled with the notion of buying an Uemura.. but settled on a spb237 special Willard. Although not as plush as the Uemura, it still had a similar impact on me, where it instantly became my daily wearer and now I don’t have any desire to buy another watch, since I won’t want to wear it anyway. Quite the feeling when you find that special one! However, I still hope that sometime in the future (a year or so), that I will have the nerve to acquire the last watch that I will ever buy🤥, a blue Pelagos! And do you really need a large collection? I struggle to justify having a rotation of 8, especially now that the Willard takes up 70% of my wrist time on an average week!🤔
@@jtpalooki7757 nice! Definitely don’t need a large collection. I plan to pair it down a bit when the watch market recovers. (But after the first few it gets more difficult as I have been quite attached to almost all of them at one point or another.)
@@MrZanzibar123 and with that, I leave with a quote from Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”,..”it was written I should be loyal to the nightmare of my choice..”….. safe travels..
Good to find someone else on YT who owns a SLA063. I bought mine 1 year ago and mine is #018/500, and the sales guy at the store didn’t know it was a 500pcs LE. I love how the gradated dial and bezel color changes in the light, and the accuracy of its 8L35 high beat movement is comparable to my Omega Seamaster. The still photos of this watch does not do justice to its presence hands on😎
The SLA033 is an iconic watch, and there are so many homages done to try to capture the essence of this watch, which shows how good that design was. Thanks for the great video, I would definitely keep that SLA 033 :D
Another Home Run review Andrei ! Thanks
Thank you! :)
Uuuu! 2 Seiko videos in one week! What a treat! ;)
Haha! True
The Captain Willard is Seiko's most iconic tool diver. The 62MAS is Seiko's most iconic GADA diver. And the SKX is Seiko's most iconic affordable diver.
Well clasified! 🍺
Dipped my toes into this design with the captain Willard SPB model… But its had me dying some of the SLA models because I’ve fallen in love with the case, shape, and history… Trying to decide between the 051 and the 033…
051 is nice as well, wears super cool. Accuracy wise, still 033 is the right one.
well done, review and observations..
Cheers! :)
I have a sla 049. Wore it today. Very nice watch. Have another willard that came on the woven straps. It is on a bor vintage style bracelet. They just fit so well! Better than turtles for me.
The 6105 wasn’t an issued watch. It just was a super inexpensive watch that was sold at All the PX store’s on bases in Vietnam. They weren’t issued. They were popular with the soldiers cause the watch could handle all the rain in the jungle of Vietnam.
Great video. However, I don’t think these were technically issued to the military. They were just popular among soldiers at the time. I love my sla033.
They were sold in post offices in the military camps
In px's. Yup.
@@BraveBeaters They sold them there on base, but that doens't mean they were issued. Issued means that the military gave them to soldiers as part of their standard kit. Most issued watches are property of the country that issued them and are stamped accordingly.
I’ve been wanting a Willard for some time now and I think I’d go with the spb just because of the bracelet
Although I’m not particularly a fan of seiko, this watch is one I’d definitely consider. It looks equally good on bracelet and a strap.
Sadly this 033 doesn’t come with a bracelet. I wished it would
A bracelet would be nice, yes :)
I really like seeing your watch sketches. You should design your own watches and collaborate with microbrands.
I did some micros proposals, quite exciting ones. We will see in the future :) cheers!
Nice video as always ! Will you try the new marinemaster/62mas like ?
I've seen it. But... I can't say I'd buy one. I should reconsider it.
FIRST!!!
LOVE THIS WATCH DESIGN!
Cheers! Sorry for the late reply :)
God, I love the silhouette on this watch. Looking forward to owning a (King?)Turtle someday to scratch that itch.
King is super cool as well! :)
I appreciate what the Willard models represent but I had a SPB237 and I didn’t like it. The lugs sat too low for straps and the watch seemed too small for my wrist. I loved the dial but eventually traded it for an SPB143 because of the larger size.
What’s the blue rubber strap you showed off on the SLA model?
It's the only watch I can recognise by silhouette.
And panerai :D
Waiting for a new to me SLA051 - I prefer the 44mm width and know the 8L is robust movement.
I would like to see a version with the spb size case but with a 4hrz movement 🤞
That's new :D Tuna territory
Have the green willard that is soon heading back to Seiko to fix the misbehaving 6R35
Haha! It often happens, hope it gets fixed soon. Cheers!
SD1970
Still a Seiko in heart. Pun intended.
I've never been a Seiko fan and dont even offer them a cursory glance when out shopping, or in an airport....your video was great as usual Adrian..but I can't for the life of me see the attraction in owning one.
It's not for everyone, for sure :) the case design is not quite commercial. Cheers!
Do you sell copies of your sketches? I have seen you do them on previous videos and I always think they look cool.
Hi Phillip, I never consided, but I should :) I actually have a lot gathered
@@BraveBeaters I bet, I found your videos when I looking for reviews before I purchased my doxa sub 200 and enjoyed seeing the drawings you did. I did furniture design at college in the 90s but the free hand drawing wasn't my thing so I do enjoy looking at that type of art.
@@BraveBeatersi’d buy em :)
I will then :) cheers!
@@BraveBeaters do you accept trades too? ;))))
The CW is a great design and a beautiful watch but WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY overpriced like most interesting Seiko's. Hope you are doing well Andrei!
You are right, too limited and too expensive. I am doing good, hope you are good as well! :)
I am thank you Andrei! 😁👌
I need an SLA in my collection….
I love the Captain Willard!, but is too big for my stupid small 61/2” wrist. :(
It's a big one, I agree.
Love them all, but still baffled by the need for us to to buy a Chinese watch t get an new exact(ish) copy. Seiko being Seiko as always.
Haha! True
Skx007 is the legend in this category
The Seiko 5 is a better watch.
I agree! One of the best iconic :)
Well, yes... rather yes then no 😀
You remind me of George Clooney's Batman
🤣 This fella is all man under the sweater. Clooney needed those nips moulded into the rubber suit.
La cassa turtle non mi piace...la ritengo troppo grande e sgraziata al polso😢
had all 3, sold them, and now wear the original which is better fitting and better looking, guys dont waste your money on these buy the original.
Unpopular opinion I’m sure, and I love Seiko dive watches, but these divers historically were never meant to be premium luxury pieces. They were rugged tool watches. It’s pure marketing to raise these up to be greater then they were ever intended. They literally sold the originals at Sears and Montgomery Wards
Thaï is The whole idea, like rolex professionnals, i Own The sla 033 , it is just incredible and so accurate
How much one can hate this hideous design failure of the X mark...I do, I do hate this stamp with a passion.
Waaaaaay too expensive for a Seiko. They’re in Tudor and Longines territory and I would have either of those brands over a Seiko
True also :)
Don't have to pay retail for most watches. Bought my SLA 043 from a jeweler at a small discount. Got a sla055 as a jdm model. Very reasonable for the quality it is. Much nicer than swiss.
Way above Tudor and longines for The top of The Line seiko
Dude like 99% of divers look the same. How do you guys obsess over these ugly chunks of metal?
Sir, most respectfully I would just say…uh…if you have to ask………
You sound just like my better half … :)
Lol
So sla033 is a keeper … 🥹 ;) glad u got it man!
Haha! Yes it will remain :)