This range is fantastic in terms of size, thickness, solar, accuracy, and materials. Not as cheap as some rivals but it is ISO rated and will likely last 20 years before requiring any attention. I find mine very comfortable and the lume lasts all night once your eyes are dark adjusted. Refined, restrained and ready for anything.
i got the sne569, it's the best watch i ever bought. The grey color is very unique and almost has kind of a vintage faded look. It looks a bit like a vintage submariner but it has enough seiko design elements to make it a unique looking watch. If you're looking for a solid dive watch with smaller dimensions and don't want the hassle of an automatic this is really the only watch on the market right now i think
That’s the one I have my eye one. Just became aware of it this week and I can’t stop watching videos on it and reading specs and reviews. Something about a silvery grey/ grey dial on a Seiko always speaks to me.
My favorite dive watch line! Thank you Teddy. I honestly hope this line sells well and sticks around for Seiko. My SNE575 has caused most of my other divers to collect dust ... it took me an SKX, 5KX, and Mini Turtle to get here and still appreciate those, but this one is *it*
Man… I really love mechanical watches but I just became aware of these models (SNE569 in particular) and I’m really tempted to get one. 38.5mm diameter and 10.6mm thickness with the trademark Seiko compact lug to lug just sounds really hard to pass up. Also they’re very nice looking which helps a ton. Another freaking watch I want… great😭
Great to see Teddy giving solar-powered watches some rep! From this Seiko series, I find the SNE575 particularly striking. I think the pops of blue color on the minutes hand and 15-min markers on the bezel add both form and function, making it easier to check any timing at a quick glance of the wrist.
I will never fully understand the hate some people have for quartz. These days it's a bit like saying a Tesla or a BMW iX3 isn't a 'real' car just because of the engine. My go-to dive watches that I snorkel and scuba dive in are a Seiko solar tuna and a Marathon TSAR quartz, and I love that I rarely ever have to unscrew the crowns (except to adjust the date occasionally) meaning I have far more confidence in the water seal. I love my mechanical watches too, but quartz and solar definitely have a place.
I'm with you. People like to look back at the issued Subs citing there isn't a need for any quartz now. But no one who's life depends on time keeping is using mechanical or auto watches as their primary time keeper anymore. Those watches were used because they were the best they had at the time. Bond originally wore a rolex sub (in the movie) because it was the best all around watch with capability. Now, I do love mechanical watches and the connection to history but if we all could only have one watch the rest of our lifes many of us may choose solar. As a side note I think mechanical watches are much tougher than people give them credit for and could be a one watch solution.
Wow, that’s perfect. The lugs look like they could be a little shorter though. But considering the Eco drive, I just got my dad, chronograph midsize, it takes 11 hours of direct sunlight to fully charged, and it only has a reserve for five months, so this is pretty good. It must be a bigger battery.
I bought one of the OG's of this Solar Quartz Diver masterpiece SNE569 about 6 months ago and I love it more and more as time goes by, such a beauty and perfectly-sized watch imo!
I bought the blue and green versions this summer and I love them! Don’t usually go for quartz but these are worth it. Not many small divers out there. A winner!
That’s a lot of watch for the price. The detail on the bezel makes it look much more expensive. And no day complication overloading the dial. White dial w black bezel would be incredible.
I do like this watch and it catches you're eye for sure. My issue is they display it next to the turtle and samurai. That makes it hard for me to choose this over those
I’m use to 40mm Rolex 116710/116610LV but just received the 585 today, it’s a beauty, I have it sitting by my window to charge up. But didn’t pay close to $500.00 Can’t wait to try it out- I like the loud rattle of the bracelet 😊
Great size and color options. The blue SNE585 reminds me of the BB58 a lot. I have a BB58 and just ordered one of these. No real complaints with these, other than the bracelet which will get replaced with straps and aftermarket options anyway.
Thanks for the great review as always. I do wish the lugs weren’t so thick on this, and it felt more like a 60s skin diver. I thought with those giant lugs that it felt much more like a 40mm+ than a 38.5.
Took a while to get used to the small size and the quartz tick, but now I love this black and steel version as the daily beater on a NATO. The chunky bezel almost looks like half the thickness of the watch, and combines with the matte black insert and dial to make it feel very tough and tooly for such a little thing.
Citizen has done exceptionally well with Eco-Drive, and yet Seiko was ready to abandon solar just a few years ago. It was said they couldn't compete and the longevity of the capacitors was inferior to the Eco-Drive. I wonder what's changed since then. Have they resolved their issues? I guess we'll never know, because a statement on it would be an admission that the first generation was sub-par.
I ain't paying for $500 unless they improve their entry level bracelet. The pins came off so easily that i ditch the bracelet on my King Samurai and changed into FKM strap.
If 39mm is too small for your wrist, I would suggest considering the SNE589P1 instead. The 589 is 42mm, solar and has a sapphire crystal. It's severely underrated.
Anyone know if it’s easy to take off the bezel and exchange it with another color bezel? Thinking about buying the black version and putting the blue bezel on it.
Can you make a review on the Seiko Cronografer SSB413p1? There is no reviews online. I tried thr watch, and I really like it, but at that price, having a review from you to see its pros and cons would be awesome!
Own in blue and love it! Great watch but for(par for Seiko) the bracelet. Huge rattle at the end link which has to be some sort of design flaw. All that said, it’s comfortable and I’ll swap it once it is sufficiently banged up. Great review as this watch is not on many radars.
Come to prefer the solar over my mechanical watches, got more love for the solar movement than my mechanical seikos from my mech. enginnering viewpoint. Nothing with a mechanical 6 or 4R that impress me. Also, Im sick of the mechanical watch marketing, that people are eating up way too easily, its rubbing me the wrong way. Sleazy business, watch marketing.
Was thinking the same as they are asking only 250 dollars for their SNE523 or SNE525 model. Apart from the difference in design, the cheaper watch also features a Solar Quartz movement as well as saphir glas.
Well. I'd love a case like this, the lume, the pop of color, and a reliable Seiko quartz movement (not only more accurate, but much more robust and dependable if you're actually putting them to the test). However, I can't stand that bracelet, especially the clasp, and the hollow end-links are unacceptable. Give me a Citizen BN0150 level bracelet with milled clasp and proper on the fly microadjustment (not this flimsy diver extension thing from way back when), and I'd happily pay double for this without much hesitation. My hope is that Citizen releases something like the Titanium Challenge Diver with an Eco-Drive e168. However, the lug to lug on that is insane. So maybe my only option is the BN0150. At least I'll save a buck. But I'm really after something a bit more versatile in looks, not that in your face tool-watchy.
Admittedly they’re a touch more expensive, but the Certina DS Action Diver 38 feels a LOT more watch for the money. Very, very similar looks, way superior finishing, 80 hour power reserve in an automatic movement, 300m water resistance, screw down crown, much better bracelet.
This is probably going to be more for people who want one watch, one dive watch, or a grab and go without setting it. The watch will probably draw seiko lovers with small wrists as well. For the money you are correct. I like mine as a daily that I don't need to worry about with magnetism, shocks, or scratches.
I have many automatic watches. I'm looking at this Seiko for an every day beater watch. Quartz has a place. Not much point in comparing mechanical to quartz. Totally different application. And Have one Certina with a 2824, they are fine watches.
I’m confused about this and another one is A gradation dial to express the color of the sea, this Seiko Prospex Special Edition watch is designed to reflect conservation efforts in Antarctica. Style #SRPH75 Which one is best? Almost same price
What exactly are the differences between the V147 movement of this watch compared to Seikos cheaper V158 Solar movement featured in the SNE523, SNE525 and SNE527 watch. I mean the SNE52s are about half price while still offering a Solar movement and saphirglas. Despite of the design, I do not see too much of a difference that justifies double the price
I own the JDM model. It is a fantastic watch in so many ways, but it's frustrating that Seiko, a brand I love, consistently fails to align the chapter ring with the hands. Initially thinking it was an isolated issue, I planned to send it for repair. However, upon inspecting multiple models in the shop, I discovered they all had the same misalignment. This lack of precision is disappointing in a timepiece where accuracy is paramount.
Great diver watch I'm actualy thinking about getting this since I really like the price point. I would give it an 8/10. But if I actually do buy this I don't want to regret not just putting a lit bit more money into a nicer watch like Omega/Rolex. The barrier is much higher though.
Nice and comfortable watch. I had one for two years. My only regret was the hour markers finishing. I am considering now another Seiko, the Sea spb187j1. It has similar design but in 42 size. One review for this watch would be great.
"Indices appear to be applied" lol nice try Teddy. If they upgrade these watches to have real applied indices, an AR-coated crystal and a better bracelet then I'd be tempted to pick one up. But as is I'll pass.
make it automatic, give it a save the ocean dial, and i think it’s more compelling at the price point. plenty of samurai and turtle models at a similar price so should be do-able
Teddy, congrats on “landing” Seiko as an AD 👏🏼😃 It’s understandable to have Seiko “play” in this arena i.e. Solar Powered ISO Certified Dive Watches. Having seen Citizen’s Promaster Dive (which is my go-to Summer watch), this is Seiko’s response to Citizen’s success but at a higher price point.
Is anyone else having issues with chapter ring being misaligned? This is the second SNE model i have received where chapter ring AND seconds hand is misaligned! I dont know if im being too pedantic? I own $100 citizens and cheaper seiko 5 models that line up better than some of these prospex models!
2:58
“The bracelet does not offer an extension system” but then proceeds to show the diver’s suit extension 10 seconds later lol
This range is fantastic in terms of size, thickness, solar, accuracy, and materials. Not as cheap as some rivals but it is ISO rated and will likely last 20 years before requiring any attention. I find mine very comfortable and the lume lasts all night once your eyes are dark adjusted. Refined, restrained and ready for anything.
The fact that the seconds hand hits every marker is a huge plus.
i got the sne569, it's the best watch i ever bought. The grey color is very unique and almost has kind of a vintage faded look. It looks a bit like a vintage submariner but it has enough seiko design elements to make it a unique looking watch. If you're looking for a solid dive watch with smaller dimensions and don't want the hassle of an automatic this is really the only watch on the market right now i think
That’s the one I have my eye one. Just became aware of it this week and I can’t stop watching videos on it and reading specs and reviews. Something about a silvery grey/ grey dial on a Seiko always speaks to me.
My favorite dive watch line! Thank you Teddy. I honestly hope this line sells well and sticks around for Seiko. My SNE575 has caused most of my other divers to collect dust ... it took me an SKX, 5KX, and Mini Turtle to get here and still appreciate those, but this one is *it*
“Does not offer any extension system” as he shows the diver extension system in operation
I know I saw that! I was so confused haha
He meant on the cuff extension
@@deshik he’s specifically saying it in the context of diving, how many watches have on the fly diving extensions?
So true, like saying this watch has no hands, and showing hands!
Right? Maybe it's so flimsy, he doesn't count it as one!
And honestly, it does look flimsy.
Man… I really love mechanical watches but I just became aware of these models (SNE569 in particular) and I’m really tempted to get one. 38.5mm diameter and 10.6mm thickness with the trademark Seiko compact lug to lug just sounds really hard to pass up. Also they’re very nice looking which helps a ton. Another freaking watch I want… great😭
Great to see Teddy giving solar-powered watches some rep! From this Seiko series, I find the SNE575 particularly striking. I think the pops of blue color on the minutes hand and 15-min markers on the bezel add both form and function, making it easier to check any timing at a quick glance of the wrist.
I have the SNE573 and love it! It's great to see people talking about these amazing watches. I think most people don't even know about these.
I will never fully understand the hate some people have for quartz. These days it's a bit like saying a Tesla or a BMW iX3 isn't a 'real' car just because of the engine. My go-to dive watches that I snorkel and scuba dive in are a Seiko solar tuna and a Marathon TSAR quartz, and I love that I rarely ever have to unscrew the crowns (except to adjust the date occasionally) meaning I have far more confidence in the water seal. I love my mechanical watches too, but quartz and solar definitely have a place.
I'm with you. People like to look back at the issued Subs citing there isn't a need for any quartz now. But no one who's life depends on time keeping is using mechanical or auto watches as their primary time keeper anymore. Those watches were used because they were the best they had at the time. Bond originally wore a rolex sub (in the movie) because it was the best all around watch with capability. Now, I do love mechanical watches and the connection to history but if we all could only have one watch the rest of our lifes many of us may choose solar. As a side note I think mechanical watches are much tougher than people give them credit for and could be a one watch solution.
Well said.
I have the SNE569 (gray/faded bezel variant of these) and it's becoming my favorite watch. Great dimensions!
Wow, that’s perfect. The lugs look like they could be a little shorter though. But considering the Eco drive, I just got my dad, chronograph midsize, it takes 11 hours of direct sunlight to fully charged, and it only has a reserve for five months, so this is pretty good. It must be a bigger battery.
I bought one of the OG's of this Solar Quartz Diver masterpiece SNE569 about 6 months ago and I love it more and more as time goes by, such a beauty and perfectly-sized watch imo!
Me too. I love my SNE569.
Me too, best watch I ever bought
So glad u are a official seiko dealer…. So awesome
The gray bezel version on a parachute strap looks like a vintage Tudor. Classic looks with updated internals make a killer combination
I bought the blue and green versions this summer and I love them! Don’t usually go for quartz but these are worth it. Not many small divers out there. A winner!
I bought the green bc from far away
It looks black and sometimes blue
If you like these, I’d also recommend the SNE569P1. The bezel color of that model is exquisite.
That’s a lot of watch for the price. The detail on the bezel makes it look much more expensive. And no day complication overloading the dial.
White dial w black bezel would be incredible.
I have the PADI version 575 and I really love it.
I was lucky enough to get the SNE586P1 for under 250$. The rose gold and black just fits perfectly and is also is ana amazing watch
I do like this watch and it catches you're eye for sure. My issue is they display it next to the turtle and samurai. That makes it hard for me to choose this over those
I’m use to 40mm Rolex 116710/116610LV but just received the 585 today, it’s a beauty, I have it sitting by my window to charge up. But didn’t pay close to $500.00 Can’t wait to try it out-
I like the loud rattle of the bracelet 😊
Great size and color options. The blue SNE585 reminds me of the BB58 a lot. I have a BB58 and just ordered one of these. No real complaints with these, other than the bracelet which will get replaced with straps and aftermarket options anyway.
Got the blue a few months ago and was able to find the green one, got both around the $250 on eBay used but in great condition
Seiko Sunmariner
Thanks for the great review as always. I do wish the lugs weren’t so thick on this, and it felt more like a 60s skin diver. I thought with those giant lugs that it felt much more like a 40mm+ than a 38.5.
SNE549P1 the PADI version, seriously making me considering getting
Bought an SNE earlier this spring. Love it.
Took a while to get used to the small size and the quartz tick, but now I love this black and steel version as the daily beater on a NATO.
The chunky bezel almost looks like half the thickness of the watch, and combines with the matte black insert and dial to make it feel very tough and tooly for such a little thing.
Mine is running +1 sec a month. So accurate.
Just got this watch from my wife for Christmas! I've had my eye on it for a while and she surprised me
What an amazing gift! Enjoy the new watch!
Citizen has done exceptionally well with Eco-Drive, and yet Seiko was ready to abandon solar just a few years ago. It was said they couldn't compete and the longevity of the capacitors was inferior to the Eco-Drive. I wonder what's changed since then. Have they resolved their issues? I guess we'll never know, because a statement on it would be an admission that the first generation was sub-par.
@peterste8652 very clever 😊
I’m waiting for a seiko 38mm gmt
Great reviews. Always spot on. Thanks. Good source of info for Watch aficionados.Greetings from Barcelona.
I returned mine. Nice watch, but I was disappointed with the bracelet, lume, and crystal
I ain't paying for $500 unless they improve their entry level bracelet. The pins came off so easily that i ditch the bracelet on my King Samurai and changed into FKM strap.
I really wanted one. Even with the price. But not with price together with hollow endlinks...
I have the green and I love mine
Dear Teddy, what if I want to check the time in the middle of the night? Does it still show good luminance? Can you please let me know? Thank you!
Teddy when are we going to see your own line of watches. Most start with a diver (Long Island). I’d love to see your interpretation of a dress watch.
We need a bracelet options, please strap code!
Definitely my future watch purchase :) That blue is stunning.
Re the bracelet, Uncle Seiko and Long Island watches have bracelet replacements for the SNE.
If 39mm is too small for your wrist, I would suggest considering the SNE589P1 instead. The 589 is 42mm, solar and has a sapphire crystal. It's severely underrated.
Anyone know if it’s easy to take off the bezel and exchange it with another color bezel? Thinking about buying the black version and putting the blue bezel on it.
I do like the 585 but am more intrigued by the 569. Curious if there is a particular reason Teddy is not offering that model?
Is +- $250 rubber strap variant in Malaysia today
Why no black dialed version?.
do these have screw down crown?
I prefer the Tissot Sea ⛵ Star ✨
Nice attractive watch.. but I got the certina diver instead as I just prefer the second hands to sweep..
if you look closely, the 12 and 6 hour marker are heavily misaligned from each other
This is a one M sub channel in the making for sure.
Thank you Teddy!
Can you make a review on the Seiko Cronografer SSB413p1? There is no reviews online. I tried thr watch, and I really like it, but at that price, having a review from you to see its pros and cons would be awesome!
Market price for this model is more/less usd 300. Is it worth?
Really love the dimensions but hoping they release a nicer model. Better hands/dial for a couple hundred more would really sell I bet.
I love them!
Own in blue and love it! Great watch but for(par for Seiko) the bracelet. Huge rattle at the end link which has to be some sort of design flaw. All that said, it’s comfortable and I’ll swap it once it is sufficiently banged up. Great review as this watch is not on many radars.
Come to prefer the solar over my mechanical watches, got more love for the solar movement than my mechanical seikos from my mech. enginnering viewpoint. Nothing with a mechanical 6 or 4R that impress me.
Also, Im sick of the mechanical watch marketing, that people are eating up way too easily, its rubbing me the wrong way.
Sleazy business, watch marketing.
Dont get me wrong both are great watches but 500$ for them seem a lot especially when they have a solar movement
Was thinking the same as they are asking only 250 dollars for their SNE523 or SNE525 model. Apart from the difference in design, the cheaper watch also features a Solar Quartz movement as well as saphir glas.
i wish they made smaller seiko 5 sport version of a diver.... and more affordable
“The bracelet doesn’t offer any type of extension system” right where the video shows the diver’s extension being opened on the bracelet…
The bezel insert is off centre, to the left.
Well. I'd love a case like this, the lume, the pop of color, and a reliable Seiko quartz movement (not only more accurate, but much more robust and dependable if you're actually putting them to the test). However, I can't stand that bracelet, especially the clasp, and the hollow end-links are unacceptable. Give me a Citizen BN0150 level bracelet with milled clasp and proper on the fly microadjustment (not this flimsy diver extension thing from way back when), and I'd happily pay double for this without much hesitation. My hope is that Citizen releases something like the Titanium Challenge Diver with an Eco-Drive e168. However, the lug to lug on that is insane. So maybe my only option is the BN0150. At least I'll save a buck. But I'm really after something a bit more versatile in looks, not that in your face tool-watchy.
Admittedly they’re a touch more expensive, but the Certina DS Action Diver 38 feels a LOT more watch for the money. Very, very similar looks, way superior finishing, 80 hour power reserve in an automatic movement, 300m water resistance, screw down crown, much better bracelet.
This is probably going to be more for people who want one watch, one dive watch, or a grab and go without setting it. The watch will probably draw seiko lovers with small wrists as well. For the money you are correct. I like mine as a daily that I don't need to worry about with magnetism, shocks, or scratches.
I have many automatic watches. I'm looking at this Seiko for an every day beater watch. Quartz has a place. Not much point in comparing mechanical to quartz. Totally different application. And Have one Certina with a 2824, they are fine watches.
@@pcmountaindog Quartz absolutely has a place. I guess my point is I’m not sure that this Seiko represents a particularly good value proposition.
The DS is 3 times the price of this seiko in Asean
I’m confused about this and another one is
A gradation dial to express the color of the sea, this Seiko Prospex Special Edition watch is designed to reflect conservation efforts in Antarctica. Style #SRPH75
Which one is best? Almost same price
Tudor Black Bay 58 Homage
Good review
Don’t pay anywhere near retail for these. You can always find them for 300-350 USD online, even under 300. Even at big retailers on sale
Замечательные красивые удобные часы очень хорошего размера! Теперь я не могу носить все, что больше этого - все кажется нелепо огромным.
What exactly are the differences between the V147 movement of this watch compared to Seikos cheaper V158 Solar movement featured in the SNE523, SNE525 and SNE527 watch.
I mean the SNE52s are about half price while still offering a Solar movement and saphirglas. Despite of the design, I do not see too much of a difference that justifies double the price
The v158 has a more dead battery. There are problems with him. For 147, this was not noticed.
I own the JDM model. It is a fantastic watch in so many ways, but it's frustrating that Seiko, a brand I love, consistently fails to align the chapter ring with the hands. Initially thinking it was an isolated issue, I planned to send it for repair. However, upon inspecting multiple models in the shop, I discovered they all had the same misalignment. This lack of precision is disappointing in a timepiece where accuracy is paramount.
Whats the main difference to SNE569?
Great diver watch I'm actualy thinking about getting this since I really like the price point. I would give it an 8/10. But if I actually do buy this I don't want to regret not just putting a lit bit more money into a nicer watch like Omega/Rolex. The barrier is much higher though.
@@truecrimejungle lol ya u right I mean I would just pay more for a better brand. Seiko is a good brand though. Like grand master is up there too
😂😂 ten folds for Omega twenty folds for Rolex ….
Wait, you say it doesn’t have a dive extension, but at about 3:08 you show one.
Great review Teddy. Can you replace the band with a genuine Seiko rubber band? How do you think that would look with the green dial?
Thanks 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Hey Teddy new follower, curious as to if a NH35 movement would fit in this👀
These look so much like the casio duro
Hopefully these will grow in popularity so that we can get some quality 3rd party replacement bracelets.
Wearing my 573 black dial on a straight-end Strapcode. Looks and feels great. Had the watch about 6 months and really like it.
@@gordonbenoit5051 Which bracelet is it?
@@worldismyoyster 20mm straight end Oyster style bought from Long Island Watch.
Isn’t that a diver’s extension?
i hope this goes on sale =)
Nice and comfortable watch. I had one for two years. My only regret was the hour markers finishing. I am considering now another Seiko, the Sea spb187j1. It has similar design but in 42 size. One review for this watch would be great.
My 569 is my beater.
Worth it for $500? Maybe not. But I picked it up for $250.
Any other differences to the reviewed ones here except the color? I didn't get it. Btw SNE569 is great for its price.
@@emscoms840 Dial/bezel color is the only difference.
It's a nice watch but far too expensive for that movement. Plus I can't unsee the hour hand condom shape
Tissot seastar 1000 36mm much better....just not solar..HAQ...shock resist...double AR.. better clasp..and 300m water resist
Lug to lug is quite large.
Ty
How does the SNE585 differ from SNE569 ?
Colour
This Seiko vs Vaer ds4? which one should i buy?
Seiko
Hope theres an automatic version of this one!!!
Not at 10mm there wont be!
It would be a nobrainer when the bracelet had better looks
"Indices appear to be applied" lol nice try Teddy.
If they upgrade these watches to have real applied indices, an AR-coated crystal and a better bracelet then I'd be tempted to pick one up. But as is I'll pass.
Не понимаю тех, кто говорит, что с родными браслетами сейко что-то не так. С ним все супер, очень приятный качественный браслет
Quartz is automatic father
He sells them give him a break, he didn’t present his face. He knows what he has to do
make it automatic, give it a save the ocean dial, and i think it’s more compelling at the price point. plenty of samurai and turtle models at a similar price so should be do-able
One of the main selling point of this watch is the thinness, which cannot be achieved with Seiko’s chunky automatic movements.
Hi I own this watch, is it me or does the bracelet rattle a lot?
If someone could pls assist that would be great
Rattle is good to go
Teddy, congrats on “landing” Seiko as an AD 👏🏼😃
It’s understandable to have Seiko “play” in this arena i.e. Solar Powered ISO Certified Dive Watches. Having seen Citizen’s Promaster Dive (which is my go-to Summer watch), this is Seiko’s response to Citizen’s success but at a higher price point.
Nobody does proper divers better than Citizen IMHO. Citizen divers have actual street cred in the diving community.
315 € in Spain
Is anyone else having issues with chapter ring being misaligned? This is the second SNE model i have received where chapter ring AND seconds hand is misaligned! I dont know if im being too pedantic? I own $100 citizens and cheaper seiko 5 models that line up better than some of these prospex models!
It is an excellent watch; wear it on a rubber strap - forget the bracelet.