Had this watch for 3 years now. And I still never got bored of the dial! Such a versatile watch that can pair with any outfit. It is truly a work of art!
Hey brother, is this watch worth buying in 2024. Was planning to get one, did you face any problems/ earlier scratches/ something like that or can you please help me with a short note review for this watch. Thank you.✨️
@iam_vivan hi still going strong and is a quality timepiece that deserves to be in any man's collection. Still getting a lot of compliments. No defects or signs of breakdown so I would say go for it!
4 years in my collection, definitely one of my favorites. It’s not just that incredibly amazing dial, it’s everything.. After a year or so- The bezel became smooth and klicki, and it aligns beautifully, and it’s funny how it was much more accurate as time passes🤷🏼♂️. This week I changed back to the original band-had it on a single pass nato for 2 years. I really do love it and still in love with it 💙🤗
Hey brother, is this watch worth buying in 2024. Was planning to get one, did you face any problems/ earlier scratches/ something like that or can you please help me with a short note review for this watch. Thank you.✨️
@@iam_vivan I own about 60 watches. If I had to shrink it down to what I absolutely would not live without- it would be one of the few. So I might be a bit biased 😉. I am madly in love with this piece. It is so good in so many aspects. It’s definitely not a scratch magnet, it’s beautiful and unique, very comfortable, the dial is perfection and mesmerising, the indices and hands are at GS finishing level, yet the movement isn’t accurate as a GS☝🏻. The bezel can be a bit tricky to rotate, yet it loosens up, especially after being in water or after a few showers.
I bought this watch off the back of this video review and I have to say I was not disappointed at all. It's a fantastic watch, the attention to detail and design of this watch is fantastic for the price.
Bought this 6 month ago for my first automatic watch because of your video, and I find myself fall in love every time I see the watch. Thanks for the amazing review.
I was debating between this one and the King Turtle Save the ocean (SRPF77). Both are stunning to look at. The muted blue/grey. The mantas hiding under the water. I asked the wife to make the decision for me as my birthday gift (June 21). Seems like she chose this one (the Dark Manta Samurai SRPF79). I told her I would be happy whichever she chose. It just came in the mail yesterday. I’m refraining from wearing it or even taking it out of the box until the 21st. Which is no easy feat. I did open it to see how beautiful in person it was for about 1 or 2 minutes. Wow.. what an amazing watch. She was able to find the “Made in Japan” variant. I hear it doesn’t matter, but someone thought enough for them to add “Made in Japan” on both the Dial and the caseback. So I might as well enjoy it. Thank you for these two videos showcasing the SRPF77 & SRPF79 with amazing close ups and macro shots!! ❤️❤️
Picked one up last week.. however the bezel didn't line up correctly..but took it back and my new one is spot on! It'll reside next to my SKX 007J. And my Alpanist..And my Flightmaster.. And my SARB.. And my vintage SQ.. Yeah, I'm a Seiko fan!!
9:35 LOOK AT THAT BEAUTY ! Traded in my king samurai night vision SRPH97 for this baby .. the all black was not really my thing .. Plus the silver dial on this one goes great with strap code Hexa bracelet .. the strap is great on my 7.25” wrist ..
As a German I ordered this thing as a JDM version from Miami. I sent it to a friend in Canada. They don’t ship to Germany because Seiko Europe doesn’t want JDM in their European market. It will be my first automatic watch and I can’t wait.
Hey brother, is this watch worth buying in 2024. Was planning to get one, did you face any problems/ earlier scratches/ something like that or can you please help me with a short note review for this watch. Thank you.✨️
@@iam_vivan Hey man. I wear this thing every day on a strap. Looks beautiful, takes a beating while gardening and does her work. If you like the looks and want a workhorse then I think it’s totally worth the few hundred bucks. Any more questions? 😊🖤
@@JayMonLoveDude Hey, thank you for your kind words. Would definitely prefer this one now. Just a small question again, sorry to bother you. Is this a limited edition??
@@iam_vivan Relax. You won’t bother me. It’s not a “limited” but a “special” edition. Limited editions are explicitly limited to a specific number of items. This is special with saphire and ceramic and it was produced for like 1 year or so. So it’s kind of limited but not listed as such.
It is a bit on the heavy side on the wrist but very comfortable. The strap is great. On mine the bezel is somewhat stiff. And it is absolutely beautiful!!!! I keep looking at it and admiring it so much!!!!!!
nice review man, keep doing the good work i'm interested in this model but confused, which one should i go for, the Samurai or Turtle version, do you guys have any suggestion ?
Smart! Moody blue.These (and the Turtle) totally punch above their weight. I mean, seriously - that's a lot of watch for £500. And people bitch that Seiko only make expensive watches now... Still think Samurais are too big and bulky though. +1 on the Turtle. But, super nice straps. Accordion straps were designed to fit wetsuits - the stretch deals with wetsuit compression without going loose (like bracelets). Modern rubber/silicon has enough stretch anyway, so no need for the accordion folds.
Hahaa..It's surely a big watch with 44mm diameter. but when i put it around y small 6 1/2 inch wrist, i was surprised how comfortable i felt with the strap - added to my collection now..
Picked mine up at the Seiko Boutique in Hamburg yesterday. It's stunning! Everything is perfectly aligned and it's keeping great time. Very happy bunny. :0)
Worn this on the original silicone strap which is great for this price point, some good aftermarket bracelets as well for this. But on a premium black ostrich strap, this thing dresses up really well, giving off GS vibes at a glance.
Amazing Vid FT. Thanks for getting it up so quickly. Now you have confused me LOL. I was looking to buy an SRPE37 white dial Samurai, then I saw the 2 x new Dark STO models (Samurai/Turtle). Love the new SRPF79 in this vid and really like that new strap design. I actually prefer it's muted look compared to the slightly older one on SRPE37. Looks cleaner...however...now I gotta wait to see your new 🐢 SRPF77 so I can decide which one to get for daily wear....decisions decisions 🤔😅
Another fantastic video FT 👍. The watch... An 8 out of 10 for me. I fully agree with you on the dial of course and the ceramic bezel. Awesome. The strap, not sure about that. I think I'd like the 63mas strap better. But the main reason for the 2 points minus... The cyclops. Why is Seiko doing that??? Nevertheless, top watch, especially for the price. Thanks mate and have a great weekend ⌚👍👋
If you had to pick between this one and the white SRPE37, which one are you going with? Really tough one for me. I love the white grid dial but the special edition dial is really nice too. Thoughts? Great reviews you’ve done on both of them!
I'm about to take a decision to buy this one over here in Europe. One small question I have is about the cyclops. Is the date legible through the cyclops in different angles or do you need to seriously turn your wrist in order to see the date through that cyclops? I had the experience recently with the Prospex Shogun diver titanium SPB189J1 with which I had to turn my wrist seriously to see the date properly. Thanks.
Haha, I love the shirt. I'm actually surprised the Samurai wasn't a little lighter with that rubber strap, but then I've not experienced the Samurai before.
Well...I just bought my 62mas for the 1 year anniversary of the channel SLA043 is the main reason trying to not buy in 2021. Anyways to answer the q....I really am taken by the new 2021 master chrono speedy. :) but with a kid on the way its a gonna a while for one!
@@EscapementWatch I understand and congrats in advance. I want the new Speedy. I'm seeing what I can do for my big milestone birthday in 2 years. Maybe get it then. :)
Beautiful. Thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these this week! The video, which is three years old, said it’s only being made for one year but plenty of retailers are still selling it new so maybe it was a three year special edition! Anyone know?
Yes not to say there aren't some accurate 6R's. my blue willard for example was zero day i reviewed it and i wear it the most and still today doing the same and on wrist.
Got mine two months ago and it is the same thing- I need quite a bit of strength to slide the bezel. I bought it of a store in the US. Where did you get yours?
Screw down the crown and make sure everything is sealed then wash the watch. That should help then try to use it everyday in a month it should break in
dear viwer, this 43.8mm case look a bit buckel on 6.7"/170mm wrist right? BUT in the fact, in the real is looks fantastic. It looks buckle due to camera angle. beleive me
Great review... A few seconds of side by side comparison between this one and the SRPE33K1 would have really helped.. spliced footage from the older review with new footage of this one..
@@EscapementWatch Thanks. I guess my eyes we’re playing tricks on me. You might be right actually about the Dark Manta Ray color being preferred over the brighter one. The other Manta Ray color dial seems very bright.
Great videos. I wanted to ask you .you said you're a bigger fan of turtles. Is that because your wrist is a six and a half and it fits your wrist better. I have a 7 and 1/4 inch wrist and I thought the samurai looks like a cooler looking watch. I just ordered this watch plus the white Samurai waffle one also which I thought looks unbelievable. What are your thoughts
More because how the samurai sits high on my wrist. like a box of steel while the turtle looks more integrated and follows the curve better for my wrists. Both are still a bit too large for me but with your wrist size both would work great.
How can people mindlessly repeat the same crap over and over again?? I've had 2 dozen seikos and only 2 ever had this problem, both easily and quickly fixed. It' not nearly as prevalent as the sheeple make it out to be, and the QC issue arises from production in far greater numbers than Seiko's Swiss counterparts, most of which are no better but often cost 3 times as much.
@@varanid9 I’ll tell you how. People are tired of buying Seikos, a brand they love, paying hard earned cash for a watch with a flaw they have to stare at daily. At a price point of nearly $700, something like this shouldn’t be on the market. I can understand a slight misalignment on a more affordable model. And even then, Seiko is by far the largest Japanese watch manufacturer today, they have state of the art production equipment. The fact that consumers are still seeing problems like these tells us two things, they don’t care or are oblivious. You can decide which option you like better. Regardless, even at the error rate you mentioned, (nearly %10) that means out of every 10 watches, one is misaligned. That’s honestly unacceptable.
Beautiful watch! I am surprised I am really liking the Samurai case shape, it is so comfortable and balanced on wrist even more so than the turtle which I love on wrist. Both are king models, one black one green, which I wear on stock Seiko rubber usually, so light. The curious thing is for bracelets I prefer a standard straight lug Stapcode O bracelet over any fitted end link bracelet stock or other. Why? For some reason the fit on wrist is superior and the polished ends of the cases are then exposed and can be viewed and appreciated. Also stock Seiko spring bars can be used so you won't wallow the lugs like collared bars can. Both run amazing +2-3 seconds a day and brought back to zero positionally at rest. Great tools.
Hello, live and without the studio light do you see the black dial or are the waves and the manta ray perfectly perceived? I have seen both videos of this samurai and now I am in doubt because I like the strap of this one more but I am not sure if I will like the dial the same. I would like to know your opinion, by the way your reviews are very complete. Thanks
Awesome dial. I have the earlier one. Is it lighter? The manta is quite well hidden. I like the Samurai case. The side is supposed to symbolise the Samurai helmet? Or, the armour? Read that long ago. Can't remember.
Hey FT..just wondering if you've reviewed the Turtle Version SRPF77 yet? I'm definitely going to purchase one or the other...leaning towards Samurai but want to see your review of the turtle Dark STO before pulling the trigger. Really interested to see which one you prefer as I know you're more of a turtle fan (size wise)
@@EscapementWatch brilliant. Really looking forward to the review when it arrives. I ordered an SPB185 for myself yesterday. Looking forward to that delivery too. Took a chance on it based on your review a few months ago. 😁👌
I tried this watch Last saturday, and honestly it is very hard to see the waves. You need a very lot of Light. I prefer the first version of STO Man Ray. The bracelet is very comfortable.
Check out the new small PADI DIVER: ruclips.net/video/QU7Km7MfpJc/видео.html
Okay will do.
Had this watch for 3 years now. And I still never got bored of the dial! Such a versatile watch that can pair with any outfit. It is truly a work of art!
Hey brother, is this watch worth buying in 2024.
Was planning to get one, did you face any problems/ earlier scratches/ something like that or can you please help me with a short note review for this watch.
Thank you.✨️
@iam_vivan hi still going strong and is a quality timepiece that deserves to be in any man's collection. Still getting a lot of compliments. No defects or signs of breakdown so I would say go for it!
@@Whatashek
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Will definitely consider this now.✨️
Seiko the King of dials
Yep!
4 years in my collection, definitely one of my favorites.
It’s not just that incredibly amazing dial, it’s everything..
After a year or so- The bezel became smooth and klicki, and it aligns beautifully, and it’s funny how it was much more accurate as time passes🤷🏼♂️.
This week I changed back to the original band-had it on a single pass nato for 2 years.
I really do love it and still in love with it 💙🤗
Hey brother, is this watch worth buying in 2024.
Was planning to get one, did you face any problems/ earlier scratches/ something like that or can you please help me with a short note review for this watch.
Thank you.✨️
@@iam_vivan I own about 60 watches. If I had to shrink it down to what I absolutely would not live without- it would be one of the few.
So I might be a bit biased 😉.
I am madly in love with this piece. It is so good in so many aspects.
It’s definitely not a scratch magnet, it’s beautiful and unique, very comfortable, the dial is perfection and mesmerising, the indices and hands are at GS finishing level, yet the movement isn’t accurate as a GS☝🏻.
The bezel can be a bit tricky to rotate, yet it loosens up, especially after being in water or after a few showers.
Seiko hit it out of the park this is a work of art and I think these will become a true seiko collectors watch.
I bought this watch off the back of this video review and I have to say I was not disappointed at all. It's a fantastic watch, the attention to detail and design of this watch is fantastic for the price.
Bought this 6 month ago for my first automatic watch because of your video, and I find myself fall in love every time I see the watch. Thanks for the amazing review.
I was debating between this one and the King Turtle Save the ocean (SRPF77).
Both are stunning to look at. The muted blue/grey. The mantas hiding under the water. I asked the wife to make the decision for me as my birthday gift (June 21). Seems like she chose this one (the Dark Manta Samurai SRPF79).
I told her I would be happy whichever she chose. It just came in the mail yesterday. I’m refraining from wearing it or even taking it out of the box until the 21st. Which is no easy feat. I did open it to see how beautiful in person it was for about 1 or 2 minutes. Wow.. what an amazing watch. She was able to find the “Made in Japan” variant. I hear it doesn’t matter, but someone thought enough for them to add “Made in Japan” on both the Dial and the caseback. So I might as well enjoy it.
Thank you for these two videos showcasing the SRPF77 & SRPF79 with amazing close ups and macro shots!! ❤️❤️
Well, a year later, I’m still so happy with this one. ❤ It’s so nice to stare at throughout the day. The dial is gorgeous in the sunlight.
Wow that dial is outstanding. I love the darker look.
Picked one up last week.. however the bezel didn't line up correctly..but took it back and my new one is spot on! It'll reside next to my SKX 007J.
And my Alpanist..And my Flightmaster..
And my SARB..
And my vintage SQ..
Yeah, I'm a Seiko fan!!
I also got one - my wife bought it for my 40th! It’s absolutely stunning and gets better the more I wear it!
It''s a fantastic Watch !!!!
Beautiful !!
Amazing !!!
The BEST SEIKO ever !!!
I must have it ✌✌✌✌✌✌✌
9:35 LOOK AT THAT BEAUTY !
Traded in my king samurai night vision SRPH97 for this baby .. the all black was not really my thing .. Plus the silver dial on this one goes great with strap code Hexa bracelet ..
the strap is great on my 7.25” wrist ..
As a German I ordered this thing as a JDM version from Miami.
I sent it to a friend in Canada.
They don’t ship to Germany because Seiko Europe doesn’t want JDM in their European market.
It will be my first automatic watch and I can’t wait.
Hey brother, is this watch worth buying in 2024.
Was planning to get one, did you face any problems/ earlier scratches/ something like that or can you please help me with a short note review for this watch.
Thank you.✨️
@@iam_vivan
Hey man.
I wear this thing every day on a strap. Looks beautiful, takes a beating while gardening and does her work.
If you like the looks and want a workhorse then I think it’s totally worth the few hundred bucks.
Any more questions? 😊🖤
@@JayMonLoveDude
Hey, thank you for your kind words.
Would definitely prefer this one now.
Just a small question again, sorry to bother you. Is this a limited edition??
@@iam_vivan
Relax. You won’t bother me.
It’s not a “limited” but a “special” edition.
Limited editions are explicitly limited to a specific number of items.
This is special with saphire and ceramic and it was produced for like 1 year or so. So it’s kind of limited but not listed as such.
@@JayMonLoveDude
Thank you for being so generous and helping me.✨️
Oh okay. Really appreciate your efforts for explaining me in such detail.🤗
It is a bit on the heavy side on the wrist but very comfortable. The strap is great. On mine the bezel is somewhat stiff. And it is absolutely beautiful!!!! I keep looking at it and admiring it so much!!!!!!
buy this beauty yesterday....i'm so excited to recceive mine!!
Hope you like it!
Valeu!
super sharp camera work here! beautiful shots!
Thanks a lot!
You had me at hello. I own this watch now thanks to you.
This dial looks different on every light source + the unique shape of the samurai case. Its hard to get bored with this one!
nice review man, keep doing the good work
i'm interested in this model but confused, which one should i go for, the Samurai or Turtle version, do you guys have any suggestion ?
Smart! Moody blue.These (and the Turtle) totally punch above their weight. I mean, seriously - that's a lot of watch for £500. And people bitch that Seiko only make expensive watches now... Still think Samurais are too big and bulky though. +1 on the Turtle. But, super nice straps. Accordion straps were designed to fit wetsuits - the stretch deals with wetsuit compression without going loose (like bracelets). Modern rubber/silicon has enough stretch anyway, so no need for the accordion folds.
Manta Rays! So 90's! Very nice
one of the 'King Samurai' wth white dial is one of the few dials I fall in love with. This one might be the next for me 😍
I just ordered that white Waffle King Samurai and this gray mantra King Samurai. I also thought both looked unbelievable
@@wed265 lucky for you mate, great watches indeed!
Just got this watch, it is absolutely stunning. Got it on a discount at an as well.
Got sold on this watch purchased it right away
Wow, that’s a beauty - first cyclops watch I could see myself owning 👍🏻
Dang I was just about to buy one of these because my SKX is too small on my 8 inch wrist. Thank you for comparing them side-by-side!
this watch is stunning, simply stunning.
I have one. Definitely worth the more. Great value
Hahaa..It's surely a big watch with 44mm diameter. but when i put it around y small 6 1/2 inch wrist, i was surprised how comfortable i felt with the strap - added to my collection now..
Picked mine up at the Seiko Boutique in Hamburg yesterday. It's stunning! Everything is perfectly aligned and it's keeping great time. Very happy bunny. :0)
Thanks for sharing!
Worn this on the original silicone strap which is great for this price point, some good aftermarket bracelets as well for this. But on a premium black ostrich strap, this thing dresses up really well, giving off GS vibes at a glance.
This was a great review to a sweet watch. Your macro shots were excellent ❤️👌🏼✨ could this be the best "save the ocean" dial so far? 🤔
Thanks! It very well may be
got this just today! i am really happy with this watch. my 1st prospex! nice vid btw!
Great to hear!
Just got this today love it
Like it ,hope i take it someday 😇
Amazing Vid FT. Thanks for getting it up so quickly. Now you have confused me LOL. I was looking to buy an SRPE37 white dial Samurai, then I saw the 2 x new Dark STO models (Samurai/Turtle). Love the new SRPF79 in this vid and really like that new strap design. I actually prefer it's muted look compared to the slightly older one on SRPE37. Looks cleaner...however...now I gotta wait to see your new 🐢 SRPF77 so I can decide which one to get for daily wear....decisions decisions 🤔😅
this one or the newest PADI?
SRPF77 or this? 🤔 I’m having a hard time deciding…
Another fantastic video FT 👍. The watch... An 8 out of 10 for me. I fully agree with you on the dial of course and the ceramic bezel. Awesome. The strap, not sure about that. I think I'd like the 63mas strap better. But the main reason for the 2 points minus... The cyclops. Why is Seiko doing that??? Nevertheless, top watch, especially for the price. Thanks mate and have a great weekend ⌚👍👋
Right on
I am a big fan of Samurai. I just hope that they use back the hour markers of the first gen.
this is a very nice watch from seiko. Definitely getting and gonna be a daily watch for me! Thumbs up Seiko!
Good choice!
Love that dial! Good vid. Keep at it!
Appreciate it!
What’s the diff between the SRPF79K1 and SRPF79J1
If you had to pick between this one and the white SRPE37, which one are you going with? Really tough one for me. I love the white grid dial but the special edition dial is really nice too. Thoughts? Great reviews you’ve done on both of them!
tough choice both very different looks. I think I like the manta a bit more, but close.
07:37 what does rotation do?
its for timing stuff.
Great work as usual !!
Gorgeous dial! 😍
It really is!
I have the save the ocean Great White .....like that they went ceramic on this version. Sharp.
Great video, that is a beautiful dial!
Thank you kindly!
Great watch BUT it is the strap that really surprised me. Best strap on any watch I have ever worn.
I'm about to take a decision to buy this one over here in Europe. One small question I have is about the cyclops. Is the date legible through the cyclops in different angles or do you need to seriously turn your wrist in order to see the date through that cyclops? I had the experience recently with the Prospex Shogun diver titanium SPB189J1 with which I had to turn my wrist seriously to see the date properly.
Thanks.
If I remember correctly its easier to read then shogun but still may need to turn wrist.
Haha, I love the shirt. I'm actually surprised the Samurai wasn't a little lighter with that rubber strap, but then I've not experienced the Samurai before.
its a chunky monkey! surprised how good it looked on my wrist tho. maybe its the color scheme.
@@EscapementWatch I saw you mention staying focused and not getting one. What are you focusing on saving up for?
Well...I just bought my 62mas for the 1 year anniversary of the channel SLA043 is the main reason trying to not buy in 2021. Anyways to answer the q....I really am taken by the new 2021 master chrono speedy. :) but with a kid on the way its a gonna a while for one!
@@EscapementWatch I understand and congrats in advance. I want the new Speedy. I'm seeing what I can do for my big milestone birthday in 2 years. Maybe get it then. :)
Beautiful. Thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these this week! The video, which is three years old, said it’s only being made for one year but plenty of retailers are still selling it new so maybe it was a three year special edition! Anyone know?
Retailers can still have inventory because they never sold them.
Really nice watch, love the watch face and brushing of the lugs
Glad you like them!
Both look super wicked!!
What is the watch you’re wearing in this video? Great video, thanks!
Seiko SLA043, I sold it for being a bit to tall on the wrist. But new version coming in FEB so I might check those out as I regret getting rid of it!
It is a very pretty watch thanks for showing.
Nice, why not call it the Med. It reminds me of that beautiful looking Mediterranean sea.
my wrist is tiny, just look nice if i wear seiko like street series, how's your opinion buddy?
try the seiko sports 40mm dressKX. SRPRE55
I have a 15cm wrist still love it.
Is the silicone band prone to pick up lint and dirt pretty easily like the previous ones?
No it's much better from what I've seen.
You are so right about the 4r bring more accurate than the 6r noticed that myself
Yes not to say there aren't some accurate 6R's. my blue willard for example was zero day i reviewed it and i wear it the most and still today doing the same and on wrist.
I just got mine and I can BARELY move the bezel at all. Should I send it back for service? I need two hands and I still can't get a decent grip
Got mine two months ago and it is the same thing- I need quite a bit of strength to slide the bezel. I bought it of a store in the US. Where did you get yours?
Screw down the crown and make sure everything is sealed then wash the watch. That should help then try to use it everyday in a month it should break in
Yep. Same for mine. I guess the grip there is not enough.
dear viwer, this 43.8mm case look a bit buckel on 6.7"/170mm wrist right?
BUT in the fact, in the real is looks fantastic.
It looks buckle due to camera angle. beleive me
what is the difference between the Japanese version and the international one?
Very nice, prefer this dial to the brighter version, hope you'll do a review of the turtle version soon
That's the plan!
Great review... A few seconds of side by side comparison between this one and the SRPE33K1 would have really helped.. spliced footage from the older review with new footage of this one..
Sometimes I lose old footage because my computer doesn't have the storage so sometimes I can't do that
The vibrant blue manta is too vibrant. It is distracting and too obnoxious. The dark manta is better.
I love this watch. Is it possible to get a metal bracelet for it?
Yes hexad oyster from strapcode kavar jewelers sells them
No one seems to mention that the strap has metallic inserts when the pins go through.
Love it but think itd look better with a navy blue strap or even blsck. Obviously can always switch them out but be nice if it csme with a darker one
That is really beautiful. Is this Dark Manta on the Samurai a little lighter than on Turtle?
Same dial color
@@EscapementWatch Thanks. I guess my eyes we’re playing tricks on me. You might be right actually about the Dark Manta Ray color being preferred over the brighter one. The other Manta Ray color dial seems very bright.
Great review. Great watch. Looks good on your wrist imo.
I think so too!
Epic macros man 🙌🏻
The watch made it easy for me.
This is a beautiful Seiko, can't say much for most Seikos.
Great videos. I wanted to ask you .you said you're a bigger fan of turtles. Is that because your wrist is a six and a half and it fits your wrist better. I have a 7 and 1/4 inch wrist and I thought the samurai looks like a cooler looking watch. I just ordered this watch plus the white Samurai waffle one also which I thought looks unbelievable. What are your thoughts
More because how the samurai sits high on my wrist. like a box of steel while the turtle looks more integrated and follows the curve better for my wrists. Both are still a bit too large for me but with your wrist size both would work great.
How can a company like Seiko still not fix their chapter ring issue. At this point its obvious they dont want to
They just don’t acknowledge it.
My ring is lovely and lines up but I have save the ocean from john Lewis sale in cambridge maybe qc
My ring is dark and creamy and welcoming
How can people mindlessly repeat the same crap over and over again?? I've had 2 dozen seikos and only 2 ever had this problem, both easily and quickly fixed. It' not nearly as prevalent as the sheeple make it out to be, and the QC issue arises from production in far greater numbers than Seiko's Swiss counterparts, most of which are no better but often cost 3 times as much.
@@varanid9 I’ll tell you how. People are tired of buying Seikos, a brand they love, paying hard earned cash for a watch with a flaw they have to stare at daily. At a price point of nearly $700, something like this shouldn’t be on the market. I can understand a slight misalignment on a more affordable model. And even then, Seiko is by far the largest Japanese watch manufacturer today, they have state of the art production equipment. The fact that consumers are still seeing problems like these tells us two things, they don’t care or are oblivious. You can decide which option you like better. Regardless, even at the error rate you mentioned, (nearly %10) that means out of every 10 watches, one is misaligned. That’s honestly unacceptable.
Beautiful watch! I am surprised I am really liking the Samurai case shape, it is so comfortable and balanced on wrist even more so than the turtle which I love on wrist. Both are king models, one black one green, which I wear on stock Seiko rubber usually, so light. The curious thing is for bracelets I prefer a standard straight lug Stapcode O bracelet over any fitted end link bracelet stock or other. Why? For some reason the fit on wrist is superior and the polished ends of the cases are then exposed and can be viewed and appreciated. Also stock Seiko spring bars can be used so you won't wallow the lugs like collared bars can. Both run amazing +2-3 seconds a day and brought back to zero positionally at rest. Great tools.
Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback and experiences appreciated
great review!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hello, live and without the studio light do you see the black dial or are the waves and the manta ray perfectly perceived? I have seen both videos of this samurai and now I am in doubt because I like the strap of this one more but I am not sure if I will like the dial the same. I would like to know your opinion, by the way your reviews are very complete. Thanks
Its harder to see the rays in normal lighting. A darken dial but you can still see them if you look good.
Hi! That movement 4R35(a) is it magnet resistant (without Spron 510)? Cheers.
About 60 gauss magnetic resistance.
Awesome dial. I have the earlier one. Is it lighter? The manta is quite well hidden. I like the Samurai case. The side is supposed to symbolise the Samurai helmet? Or, the armour? Read that long ago. Can't remember.
its more muted and subtle the manta for sure.
i like old style strap - looks more sporty
Hey FT..just wondering if you've reviewed the Turtle Version SRPF77 yet? I'm definitely going to purchase one or the other...leaning towards Samurai but want to see your review of the turtle Dark STO before pulling the trigger. Really interested to see which one you prefer as I know you're more of a turtle fan (size wise)
not yet but its on order.... delays as usual in the mail. I can't wait to see it. I can't image I'd pick sammy over it tho.
@@EscapementWatch brilliant. Really looking forward to the review when it arrives. I ordered an SPB185 for myself yesterday. Looking forward to that delivery too. Took a chance on it based on your review a few months ago. 😁👌
Beautiful Seiko Watch
It is!
I tried this watch Last saturday, and honestly it is very hard to see the waves. You need a very lot of Light. I prefer the first version of STO Man Ray. The bracelet is very comfortable.
fair enough!
I love this seiko
What is the lug width?
Cool I want one
Superb design and colour choice I want this watch
Good choice
How does this compare to sla055 looking at wrist from an arm's distance away?
Should I get this or save and try to get sla055 in the far future?
Looks larger and less shiny then the sla. You can get this and then save up for the sla since its so far in the future.
Please tell me how can I buy that Seiko hat or the logo with Seiko!???Thank you
I got it from a guy on instagram named seikohats. but I think the account is not there anymore
I’d buy this over the bright blue dual version just for the navy blue Seiko strap!
whrere is it made from?
Hi! What seiko dive watch would you recommend for a 6.5 inch wrist?
spb187, 185, spb143, spb149. These are perfect for 6.5inch. and spb151/183/153 is great as well
@@EscapementWatch most appreciate your guidance. Thank you!!!
welcome!
I love Seiko 💞🤠👍
awesome review thanks, want my now-.-.-.-
Looks awesome on your wrist...Really!
Oh thank you!
Nice video, thank you. Not a deal breaker, but blue lume would've been great.
Agreed