Great video Bruce. Personally, Seiko gave us all the opportunity to enjoy horology regardless of our preference or financial ability. They always made something for everyone at great quality. I find it sad that many of us eventually move on to scoff at Seiko when we "upgrade" to swiss brands like Rolex, Omega, Panerai etc (Tudor and Longines even being "entry") These brands never looked out for the smaller guys and were always after our money to pay for their marketing. Seiko on the contrary, really did a lot to stretch that mileage on what we pay for. With money going into upgrades, frequent updates to their lines. Simple details like mass upgrade for all Z22 straps into the new softer straps, hacking upgrade for all entry movements. I'm glad that folks like you help "market" Seiko because they don't spend too much in that area and you do a great job in sharing to new and old enthusiast alike!
Thanks, that is a well thought out comment. Although Seiko definitely has some flaws and issues, one the whole we really get spoiled with the selection and practicality of their offerings. They aren't the best watches ever but are my favorite brand. So enjoyable!
I own many Rolex and Omega watches....my Seikos hold their own. I never scoff at Seiko. I find Seiko can rival many Swiss watches on movements and overall quality. My Grand Seiko Snowflake Spring Drive would rival any Swiss brand.
Up until recently, I've collected Swiss dive watches, but, right now, I'm having a blast with my Seiko Samurais and Turtles. TGV once mentioned that James Cameron was a big Seiko fan. Show me someone who scoffs at Seikos and I'll show you an effin' idiot.
The solution would be to “upgrade” to Grand Seiko so we can get higher quality watches but also still remain loyal to the watchmaker that looked out for the “little guy” 😄
Great lineup...and thanks for such a comprehensive showing. I have worn an SKX for a decade and love it...sadly the service costs more than the watch. I tried the monster, and it just didn't work for me. I recently saddled up and forked out a lot of cash for the SBBN033 Tuna. And I am glad I did...I love everything about that watch.
Great video I own an skx007 and recently bought the pepsi turtle ( padi ed ) This is allready a big step up! Looking forward to 1 day buying the marine master or the tuna.
Great vid. I would agree that even people with smaller wrists should not assume they can't wear some of these. I have 6.5 inch wrists and thought I could not wear a Turtle until I was in Macy's one day and tried one on. It fit great. The shorter lug to lug dimension is more important than case diameter. Always try on watches at AD's and department stores. You will be pleasantly surprised.
All great watches. I just got a samurai pepsi last week, and I love the way it wears. Super comfortable, and they come in a few different styles. Fits smaller on the wrist due to short lug to lug. Love the silicon strap as well, it's extremely high quality and rugged.
I think any fan of Seiko should have a Seiko diver. There are so many out there that you know there is one for everybody. I chose the Blue Sumo. Owning a Seiko diver makes you feel like you are a member of a secret club.
I find it hard to go to other brands because Seiko does their lume so well. I'm such a lume snob! I've heard Omega's newest PO lume is great, but what a price tag....
Great video of some of my favorite watches. Even that purple one is cool as how many legitimate dive watches have that color combination. The Marine Master is the standard.
Great video...I have many of the Seikos on your table and love them...awaiting on the delivery of a blue dial Transocean...also recently bought a Grand Seiko Snowflake Springdrive with gold hands and gold accents while in Bev Hills...like you said...Seiko has something for everyone at every price point and all quality.
Thanks for a great video. I am looking for a watch for my cousin who is a marine...but broke. This has helped me decide if I could find a used Marine Master - but I live in Asia!
The Marine master (discontinued) is the best one imo. Such a balanced watch performance and looks. I have the Samurai SRPB51 (two-toned black/grey on black waffle dial, bracelet) and I get so many compliments on that watch. I believe though, if I had the titanium version w/ a blue waffle face (SBDA003)....I don't know, it might be the end of divers for me personally. I really love the shape and how the layout w/ the bezel:dial ratio of the Samurai and fit on the wrist. But the reality is I love mine, but never seen or had a Marine master on the wrist. Or maybe a Shogun titanium....(down the rabbit hole) but to me, there's sooo many similarities to the Submariner, practically a quality homage.
Great collection! I have the 031 tuna and love it! Have had most of those , love all of them especially the mm300. I wish the shogun was a little bigger , to small. Loved the look And lightness 👌🏻
Seiko makes the best affordable diving watches. I own the Seiko Monster, Turtle, Samurai and SK007. I feel that the Seiko Monster, Turtle and Samurai are good quality $300 to $500 watches that should be selling for $4000. The Seiko Tuna automatic is one of my dream watches.
ohhh my goodness.what a collection.i think you missed 1great piece or not shown in that presentation.the 1st gen of Seiko SHF045P 150 pepsi vintage.im lucky to have one to my left wrist.Still working like a charm.liked your suggestions a lot.thumbs up my friend👍👍👍👍👍
Great overview! How classy do those older Marine Master models look? GS beaters every one. Hideous P/S 'X' on the dial ruins the new ProSpex models - makes them look like 90's snowboards. Xtreme.
Bruce Williams I see, thank you for the insight, I’ve never heard of that phrase before. I’d put the Turtle and Samurai at mid level and I would count the ‘5’ as base level. Just my thoughts 🤔
Love your videos Bruce. You're a big reason why I've gotten into Seiko in the first place! The value proposition is just excellent with Seiko. I have an MM300 which is a joy to wear and glance at. I'm now tempted by the 62MAS reissue, but thinking to put the money towards a submariner no date.
I have a SBDC 053 and absolutely love the watch from the fit and finish to the dial which is gorgeous. it also keeps crazy accurate time +3-5 seconds a day. I just picked up the bracelet that comes with the 051 so now it’s complete. I have really been thinking of MM300 for a while but the 053 has fulfilled that need!
+Ray Caroli That's a nice watch too. I picked up one of them at the Seiko boutique in Moscow. Just ordered a few straps online to go with it. I really enjoy the piece, although not a fan of the silicone strap it came with. It wears quickly and gets quite linty. There's just something about the reissue though... that dial... those hands... Although, a quality original would be nice with applied Seiko logo and all. As for the MM300, you won't be doing yourself a disservice if you eventually get one. It feels like a tank (and it kinda is one). The bracelet is very nice as far as Seiko bracelets go! Although, I can't help but think it goes better on rubber.
Very nice watches,fell inlove with Seiko's because my Dad had one since I was in Primary School,you can tell am from the Islands,because they dont use the word Prinary in the States.
I have several Seiko divers. The 62mas reissue is my favorite so far and I am looking to get a Shogun or a MM300. You don’t hear to much about the solar quartz dive watches like the SSC017. They’re nice entry level divers at $150-250 although not mechanical.
Bruce Williams yes! The sbbn025 has an amazing deep black dial!! Absolutely love it! But then again I miss the 300mm ! Hopefully they will release a new one resembling the new Green Marinemaster!
Bruce, do any Seiko divers have 33.5 mm dials? I have a brown dialed Seiko 5 "Bottle Cap" without a bezel. Nobody makes a bezel for it, so I want to move the 33.5mm dial and 4R35 movement to another Seiko case with a 4'oclock crown.
Hey Bruce, I’m checking out the Save The Ocean Samurai with the gradient dial. I’m just worried that after Summer it might not be the same to wear in winter!
You are missing Seiko sun series. After I checked everything out in the budget range, I found the sun series to be the best. Better build, sapphire glass and the rubber strap is very soft and comfortable compared to the others
Great video Bruce.
Personally, Seiko gave us all the opportunity to enjoy horology regardless of our preference or financial ability. They always made something for everyone at great quality.
I find it sad that many of us eventually move on to scoff at Seiko when we "upgrade" to swiss brands like Rolex, Omega, Panerai etc (Tudor and Longines even being "entry") These brands never looked out for the smaller guys and were always after our money to pay for their marketing.
Seiko on the contrary, really did a lot to stretch that mileage on what we pay for. With money going into upgrades, frequent updates to their lines. Simple details like mass upgrade for all Z22 straps into the new softer straps, hacking upgrade for all entry movements.
I'm glad that folks like you help "market" Seiko because they don't spend too much in that area and you do a great job in sharing to new and old enthusiast alike!
Thanks, that is a well thought out comment. Although Seiko definitely has some flaws and issues, one the whole we really get spoiled with the selection and practicality of their offerings. They aren't the best watches ever but are my favorite brand. So enjoyable!
Blaxer Couldn’t agree more - well said
I own many Rolex and Omega watches....my Seikos hold their own. I never scoff at Seiko. I find Seiko can rival many Swiss watches on movements and overall quality. My Grand Seiko Snowflake Spring Drive would rival any Swiss brand.
Up until recently, I've collected Swiss dive watches, but, right now, I'm having a blast with my Seiko Samurais and Turtles. TGV once mentioned that James Cameron was a big Seiko fan. Show me someone who scoffs at Seikos and I'll show you an effin' idiot.
The solution would be to “upgrade” to Grand Seiko so we can get higher quality watches but also still remain loyal to the watchmaker that looked out for the “little guy” 😄
That Tuna would be my choice, even though it's a quarz. I just love the look.
That is a beautiful gathering of Seiko's, lovely to see them side by side!
😳epic Seiko diver video. Many of us will be watching this vid over and over.
lol
Already added it to my Favourites playlist...
Random Rob 2 years latter I’m still going back to watch this porn again 😏
One of the best videos on current Seikos I've seen on the Tube. Good job!
It is awesome to see all these divers in one place...so many beautiful watches :)
Thank you for sharing another fantastic video Bruce.
I appreciate that
Great lineup...and thanks for such a comprehensive showing. I have worn an SKX for a decade and love it...sadly the service costs more than the watch. I tried the monster, and it just didn't work for me. I recently saddled up and forked out a lot of cash for the SBBN033 Tuna. And I am glad I did...I love everything about that watch.
Great video
I own an skx007 and recently bought the pepsi turtle ( padi ed )
This is allready a big step up!
Looking forward to 1 day buying the marine master or the tuna.
Wow. That Marinemaster 1000 is a beast! Didn't realize it was that much bigger than the MM300. Great video!
Its big!!
Bruce Williams While you've got that Beast it would be awesome to see a comparison between the MM300 and the 1000.
What an outstanding video. Bravo man! So much Seiko diver goodness!!
Great vid. I would agree that even people with smaller wrists should not assume they can't wear some of these. I have 6.5 inch wrists and thought I could not wear a Turtle until I was in Macy's one day and tried one on. It fit great. The shorter lug to lug dimension is more important than case diameter. Always try on watches at AD's and department stores. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Excellent comment
All great watches. I just got a samurai pepsi last week, and I love the way it wears. Super comfortable, and they come in a few different styles. Fits smaller on the wrist due to short lug to lug. Love the silicon strap as well, it's extremely high quality and rugged.
I think any fan of Seiko should have a Seiko diver. There are so many out there that you know there is one for everybody. I chose the Blue Sumo. Owning a Seiko diver makes you feel like you are a member of a secret club.
Blumo is a classic
Yeah a secret club with a billion people in it.
Well made and educational video. I was looking for a video explaining the different Seiko Diver watches. I learned a lot from this. Thanks!
I have an SKX013 in the mail heading my way!
wow what a collection...very tempting
2, 7, and 9 are to me the classic Seiko look. I really wanna buy one some day.
Great video. The monster is my fave. I like the metal bezel. It's a classic
I find it hard to go to other brands because Seiko does their lume so well. I'm such a lume snob! I've heard Omega's newest PO lume is great, but what a price tag....
Tudor Pelagos is also amazing, one of the best out there
I love Tuna. Very clean look.
Great video of some of my favorite watches. Even that purple one is cool as how many legitimate dive watches have that color combination. The Marine Master is the standard.
Another great rewiew Bruce..your italian fan
Great video...I have many of the Seikos on your table and love them...awaiting on the delivery of a blue dial Transocean...also recently bought a Grand Seiko Snowflake Springdrive with gold hands and gold accents while in Bev Hills...like you said...Seiko has something for everyone at every price point and all quality.
For sure and congrats!
Excellent overview that answered many lingering questions that I had. Thanks!
Your welcome!
Awesome video! I'm only looking to add one to my collection and really like seeing them all laid out like this. I'm thinking a turtle or monster.
love those coin edge bezels, on some of those watches you showed. wish that was more common.
agreed!
Check out the new 'baby marinemaster' sbdc061
Great video Bruce ! Love the Seiko Diver collection
Thanks for a great video. I am looking for a watch for my cousin who is a marine...but broke. This has helped me decide if I could find a used Marine Master - but I live in Asia!
Just ordered a scc021, i know it's not in the video but i looove the looks.
The sbdx is still my favorite but I am still wanting a tuna though. Great video Bruce!
I love the Prospex Ninja line. Especially the titanium version. Very tough to find today.
Getting an SKX for sure can't resist
I learned so much from your video. Wonderful review! Thank you!
I really like the Seiko sea urchin in nato classic bond strap.
Nice vid. I Love my bluelagoon turtle and sea monster.
Great video. Seiko is a great brand, which you have demonstrated here. Not everyone can or wants to spend 5K plus on a diver!!
The Marine master (discontinued) is the best one imo. Such a balanced watch performance and looks.
I have the Samurai SRPB51 (two-toned black/grey on black waffle dial, bracelet) and I get so many compliments on that watch.
I believe though, if I had the titanium version w/ a blue waffle face (SBDA003)....I don't know, it might be the end of divers for me personally.
I really love the shape and how the layout w/ the bezel:dial ratio of the Samurai and fit on the wrist.
But the reality is I love mine, but never seen or had a Marine master on the wrist.
Or maybe a Shogun titanium....(down the rabbit hole) but to me, there's sooo many similarities to the Submariner, practically a quality homage.
Great collection! I have the 031 tuna and love it! Have had most of those , love all of them especially the mm300. I wish the shogun was a little bigger , to small. Loved the look And lightness 👌🏻
Hey question! Would you go for the SKX series or go for the samurai series? I think the design of the samurai is very interesting.
Just upgraded to an SRP775 Turtle from an SKX007. Loving it so far! Definitely a quality improvement to the SKX.
Big Seiko fan man....love my skx going to upgrade the movement.S crown coin edge bezel,my perfect every day watch...
Seikos are awesome! I have a blue mini turtle and the new Arnie release. Crazy good value watches, especially bought on sale
I own sumo coral blue its beautiful watch and it’s perfect for big wrist 👍🏼
I'm waiting for my first Seiko diver, baby turtle. I saw it first time on your video. Thx Bruce.
Seiko makes the best affordable diving watches. I own the Seiko Monster, Turtle, Samurai and SK007. I feel that the Seiko Monster, Turtle and Samurai are good quality $300 to $500 watches that should be selling for $4000. The Seiko Tuna automatic is one of my dream watches.
ohhh my goodness.what a collection.i think you missed 1great piece or not shown in that presentation.the 1st gen of Seiko SHF045P 150 pepsi vintage.im lucky to have one to my left wrist.Still working like a charm.liked your suggestions a lot.thumbs up my friend👍👍👍👍👍
I still seiko diver's brand until now i love it
I agree...
If you can wear an SKX you can wear the MM300. The Tip to Tip there is only a 4mm difference between the SKX and MM300.
I have a skx007 and 011. Trying to figure out the next step. Thinking $1000 range hmmmmm. Great video! Thanks!
Im not even diver but there is something about diver watches in general that amuses me
I love Seiko as well SNA411 is my baby, I also love my workhorse J.Springs.
Wow nice collection. So jelly.
Love the giant lume shot!
Amazing video and truly amazing watches...love your reviews Bruce absolutely honest and genuine...!!!
Thank you!
Great overview! How classy do those older Marine Master models look? GS beaters every one. Hideous P/S 'X' on the dial ruins the new ProSpex models - makes them look like 90's snowboards. Xtreme.
We need a followup to this video with some of the newer models such as the mini-turtle, mm200, etc.
Oh my, Seiko overload.
fredo1070
Hate the term ‘entry level’! More affordable would be a better description.
potatos tomatos
Bruce Williams ?
Its a phrase that means there is very little difference in meaning only personal perception
Bruce Williams I see, thank you for the insight, I’ve never heard of that phrase before.
I’d put the Turtle and Samurai at mid level and I would count the ‘5’ as base level. Just my thoughts 🤔
Fact that
Still love the SBDB8/9/13 Spring Drive Tuna- the top of the Prospex line.
loving that SBDX017 its on my list of watches to get before I die!
I came. Multiple times. What an amazing video
Great video Bruce! If you could only have one out of top and one from bottom row. Which ones would it be?
I love Seiko. I Fan Seiko.
I like the samurai, I am looking forward to get one of these.
I love dive watches, and I love Seiko.
This video was almost too much for me!
Love your videos Bruce. You're a big reason why I've gotten into Seiko in the first place! The value proposition is just excellent with Seiko. I have an MM300 which is a joy to wear and glance at. I'm now tempted by the 62MAS reissue, but thinking to put the money towards a submariner no date.
Can't blame you, its a classic watch that will hold value. I love the no date
I have a SBDC 053 and absolutely love the watch from the fit and finish to the dial which is gorgeous. it also keeps crazy accurate time +3-5 seconds a day. I just picked up the bracelet that comes with the 051 so now it’s complete. I have really been thinking of MM300 for a while but the 053 has fulfilled that need!
+Ray Caroli That's a nice watch too. I picked up one of them at the Seiko boutique in Moscow. Just ordered a few straps online to go with it. I really enjoy the piece, although not a fan of the silicone strap it came with. It wears quickly and gets quite linty. There's just something about the reissue though... that dial... those hands... Although, a quality original would be nice with applied Seiko logo and all.
As for the MM300, you won't be doing yourself a disservice if you eventually get one. It feels like a tank (and it kinda is one). The bracelet is very nice as far as Seiko bracelets go! Although, I can't help but think it goes better on rubber.
awesome video
could you do a video comparing the somo , the shogun and the marinemaster 300
Legendary divers, I have my eyes on that Shogun. If it came with Saphire, I would have got it by now. Can't justify the price tag.
Bro nice collection, but why no marine master 600 (sbdb001), with the spring drive? Best looking diver hands down.
Great review as always Bruce, thank you.
Very nice watches,fell inlove with Seiko's because my Dad had one since I was in Primary School,you can tell am from the Islands,because they dont use the word Prinary in the States.
I have several Seiko divers. The 62mas reissue is my favorite so far and I am looking to get a Shogun or a MM300. You don’t hear to much about the solar quartz dive watches like the SSC017. They’re nice entry level divers at $150-250 although not mechanical.
Everyone I know who has owned one has said they are great watches. I want to try one of the solar tuna variants
Love the way you review! Very informative! Subscribed :)
Welcome!
Great. for automatic how long that we can keep it and make it still work
Watching your video again on oct 2019, and still loving. Please do a video on the latest prospex LX diver
Awesome job! Great collection! But you gotta get a Darth tuna! 😃
Or a golden :)
Bruce Williams yes! The sbbn025 has an amazing deep black dial!! Absolutely love it! But then again I miss the 300mm ! Hopefully they will release a new one resembling the new Green Marinemaster!
Nice overview, thanks for the video
Excellent video👍🏻
Awesome video. Well done!
That much of a collection is sure of a give away
Fantastic review 👍
Maybe the best video for nice divers!
What do you think, how much is the zimbe worth? And any ideas where to get it? I love the way it looks!
Nice video Bruce my first one was a 7548 150m diver but not with me though.
Great vid Bruce! 😉👌👍 I'm glad I already have 7 of those out of 10... 😁🖐
Nice!!
Bruce, do any Seiko divers have 33.5 mm dials? I have a brown dialed Seiko 5 "Bottle Cap" without a bezel. Nobody makes a bezel for it, so I want to move the 33.5mm dial and 4R35 movement to another Seiko case with a 4'oclock crown.
Thank you for this video, Bruce! Very helpful!
Not only do i have a couple of these Bruce, but the ones i don’t have, i still want lol.
How many of those hv misaligned chapter rings? :p
SRP773 is the only one of the 10 on the table. Probably one or two more in the edited in footage. Crazy eh?
Bruce Williams you know how much a seiko 7002 700l pepsi bezel from about 1992?
Hey Bruce, I’m checking out the Save The Ocean Samurai with the gradient dial. I’m just worried that after Summer it might not be the same to wear in winter!
Hope you do a review of the MM1000 it looks like abit of a beast.
I'll have one out later this week
Hi Bruce I am looking for a seiko diver and was wondering if I purchased one on amazon what supplier should I buy from?!any suggestions... thanks
Got the top row, need the bottom row.
Thanks bruce really informative 👍
That collection
Seiko are amazing
Hi, Bruce I have 1 pairs of 6105- should I sell it and by newer seiko diver should I buy marine 1000. Thanks please I need a good advice
Bruce Williams what are your thoughts on the Samurai when compared to the Turtle. I tried the Turtle on but didn’t like the shape or feel of it.
It's a miracle that you have them all running on time! Hahahaha my collection is all over the place
I set them all the night before haha
You are missing Seiko sun series. After I checked everything out in the budget range, I found the sun series to be the best. Better build, sapphire glass and the rubber strap is very soft and comfortable compared to the others
I've tried those they just feel so large on my wrist. I couldn't enjoy them to the fullest