Best Seiko Tuna Homages on AliExpress SteelDive / Heimdallr / Proxima / San Martin | The Watcher

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The Watcher

The Watcher

4 жыл бұрын

With so many variants to some of the most popular Seiko watches amongst the Chinese specials, I thought I would try and make a quick review amongst the best ones out there.
Let me know your thoughts on this style of video...
Please see affiliate AliExpress links for all stores mentioned in this video and remember to shop around finding the best deals for yourself
SteelDive:
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Heimdallr:
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San Martin:
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Proxima:
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Thank you for watching!

Пікірлер: 63
@petervanvalkenburg1147
@petervanvalkenburg1147 4 жыл бұрын
Why do a tuna comparison while showing no tunas ?
@paulandrews7622
@paulandrews7622 4 жыл бұрын
I have owned the Steel Dive blue faced metal bracelet version for couple of months and am super impressed by it's quality for the price. The bracelet on mine is superb, no complaints !! I also own a couple of Seiko Tunas as well. The Steel Dives seem to be almost as good, but obviously "time" will tell whether they hold up as well. Great reviews, cheers.
@waris3732
@waris3732 4 жыл бұрын
Steeldive is great value for money
@alixrza3107
@alixrza3107 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this buddy, that proxima mm tuna is absolutely gorgeous! Never come across it before, might pull the trigger on it
@JasonTheWatchGuy
@JasonTheWatchGuy 4 жыл бұрын
I saw Heimdaller are releasing a homage to the Samuarai Dawn Grey. I understand why because its pretty coveted and hard to get hold of at a reasonable price! I may get one in to compare to my Seiko!
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
Yes i cant wait to get hold of one myself
@briarbodie8339
@briarbodie8339 3 жыл бұрын
Pro tip : watch series at flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.
@radjrjbd97
@radjrjbd97 3 жыл бұрын
Just got my all black steeledive tuna and I love it. Great value.
@mikexmartinart
@mikexmartinart 4 жыл бұрын
Great in depth review, i like the direct comparison of similar models. Understandably hard to do comprehensibly while at the same time keeping the length down, though
@possumsam2189
@possumsam2189 4 жыл бұрын
It is quite a comprehensive list. Only ones missing are the Merkur Tuna, Retangula Emperor Tuna & the Largaz Tuna
@MADHIKER777
@MADHIKER777 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation! All your videos are so informative and useful. Thanks!
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@xxraverxxonxtacy
@xxraverxxonxtacy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your Tuna option opinion, I hope these companies do Seiko Monster homage in the near future.
@tumant
@tumant 3 жыл бұрын
Great video idea! Here's another for the future: a comprehensive list of some of the more interesting high-beat movement watches on Aliexpress. As feedback: i'd have liked a more in-depth comparison of the watches. Like weight, finish, bezel action, crown screw feel, etc. But i guess you don't have them all.
@alexanderj4124
@alexanderj4124 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for this mate, great vid as ever. I'm really digging the Rectangula Rdunae Emperor Tuna homage (available on ebay and AliExpress), as the gold really does look like the titanium nitride of the original. I might have to pull the trigger!
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
I saw the Rdunae and left it out, as i believe it has just surfaced a couple months ago I believe. I wanted to cover the popular and well known ones. I like the rdunae 6105 8100
@nicolasf.moreno4444
@nicolasf.moreno4444 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the dial for the 62 mas? I would like to do the same, but with a blue Bezel
@danielhristov6175
@danielhristov6175 3 жыл бұрын
Is there any titanium homage of the tuna?
@stevepodraza6363
@stevepodraza6363 3 жыл бұрын
Yes the proxima sbbn015 looks amazing. I do receive my proxima marinemaster and it’s very well made. Anyone order the proxima sbbn015 yet? 👍🏻
@dinner_workingsly
@dinner_workingsly 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this man! I’ve been wading through these myself trying to find the best of the similar clones. A little info saves a lot of search and possible regretted purchases. Still looking for the best MM as well..😂
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
How you doing Levi? I'm going to cover the MM, personally i would look at the proxima or heimdallr as heimdallr do a st2130 and eta version
@dinner_workingsly
@dinner_workingsly 4 жыл бұрын
I’m good buddy, how about yourself? You are killing it with great content my friend!
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
@@dinner_workingsly yeh all good Levi. Just started modding some pieces and getting some stuff in to sale. Need to make that moola now. Other than that just the daily grind. Yeh I appreciate it, im trying to engage with the subs and get decent content out there. Appreciate the support always 💯
@juniorjohnson5961
@juniorjohnson5961 4 жыл бұрын
Very good video ,, I like the steel dive logo the best do all of these brands have a sterile Dial ?
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
I dont think the steeldive logo is the best, and I know for sure steeldive do a sterile version
@dodgydruid
@dodgydruid 3 жыл бұрын
If quartz isn't an issue, the £24 Megalith 8605M "canned tuna" is a superb entry level "tuna" homage, I opted for the hulk variant and was actually quite surprised although it is more a cosmetic homage at 3ATM water resistance. I've been dipping into Megalith's as they do favour canteen crowns a lot in their designs and do seem to be of a slightly better quality than their competition at that price bracket. The other reason I have been looking at Megalith is the name itself, it just doesn't suck like so many weird names you see on Aliexpress e.g. Age Girl O.o I mean to us Brits that sounds a bit suspect imho lol
@suli_2k076
@suli_2k076 4 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍
@sleepingsumo17
@sleepingsumo17 4 жыл бұрын
great topic bro you encouraged me to start my own channel. Respect
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
Go for it bro, il sub
@sleepingsumo17
@sleepingsumo17 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWatcherReviews Thank you bro
@russellharris5072
@russellharris5072 4 жыл бұрын
I like the Steeldive watches for construction and price.I've just taken delivery of their pilot watch (with a small customs fee) and am very happy with it.The "Willard" is my favorite and considering that there is more CNC programming to achieve that shape,very good value for money.In your quest for more waches to review you migh take a look at Perpetual watches for more classical and dressy watches.I have the SC03 and I'm very impressed with it........................................
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comment and yes, being from a manufacturing background myself with the QC arm, I find the case is superbly machined. I am trying to diversify the watches I review and currently trying to find a dress watch from Aliexpress that I can look at
@neilba1
@neilba1 4 жыл бұрын
So when you order from Aliexpress to the UK, which I've never done, is the price 'the Price' or are there other hidden costs involved.....because the prices really do seem too good to be true. Is there a catch?
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
There is no catch actually. Alot of people order from AliExpress. If you're in the UK, you only pay customs on watchers which are priced over the threshold for customs tax. Most suppliers will declare a lower value on the items but if it is express shipping (DHL) then they are unable to. For the most part the customs will be around £30 due to handling fees by DHL or couriers. You can see reviews etc. From other buyers. It's fully legit
@neilba1
@neilba1 4 жыл бұрын
​@@TheWatcherReviews Ah I see so basically you're saying don't go for DHL delivery and just go for the standard postage right?
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
Correct
@neilba1
@neilba1 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWatcherReviews A priceless tip.....thankyou...!
@jackwright1070
@jackwright1070 4 жыл бұрын
What is it with these solid cases on PROXIMAS a real put of for me, nice watch also. Great vid
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
The solid cases are based on the marinemaster design, and are monocoque in design.
@jackwright1070
@jackwright1070 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWatcherReviews Still wouldn't buy one.lol
@stevepodraza6363
@stevepodraza6363 3 жыл бұрын
I see the new San Martin tuna has new hands? Have you seen the new one yet? Thank you
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Is it new? Ive seen it on there for a while...
@stevepodraza6363
@stevepodraza6363 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheWatcherReviews oh ok cool. Which hands do you get when you order ?
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@stevepodraza6363 they have 2 variants right, tuna hands and mm300 hands? I haven't ordered a tuna from San Martin
@oktc68
@oktc68 Жыл бұрын
Spring Drive Tuna dial and handset
@williamjenkins9423
@williamjenkins9423 3 жыл бұрын
Is it just San Martin that do the day/date (NH36) version?
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 3 жыл бұрын
I think so...
@katerhofmann
@katerhofmann 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. You talked me out of a San Martin, but now is that Proxima on my list. And it has a dolphin on the caseback, superior to all the other that offer just a fish. I dislike it too if there a too many choices and combination. It is like the cat food aisle in the supermarket, I don't know what buy.
@pdmotors5027
@pdmotors5027 3 жыл бұрын
Just got my first Steeldive Marine, very disappointed with the bracelet.....for me, the next one will be a Heimdallr or Proxima...Tuna
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 3 жыл бұрын
The heimdallr will be a touch better but check out my review on the proxima tuna. I love the classical dial used and ofcourse you have a plethora of bezel inserts to choose from!
@Arielsenis
@Arielsenis 3 жыл бұрын
Where’s the tuna 😖😖😖😖
@petervanvalkenburg1147
@petervanvalkenburg1147 4 жыл бұрын
Just saying 4 watches on camera, zero tunas
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
I think you missed the point Peter 👀 Its not so much a Tuna comparison, it's to show what's out there on AliExpress. The watches on the table are made by the representative brands and are just screen fillers
@monzer3750
@monzer3750 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWatcherReviews I think you did miss the point it's was a joke 😂
@janecena8147
@janecena8147 4 жыл бұрын
Heimdallr - only 200m, a shame for such a huge piece Proxima - dial to busy Steeldive - wow! That insert is cool, but shitty clasp San martin - clasp is good, bezel is boring ☝️Just my opinion, but I would love a batter clasp on the Steeldive!
@nicolasf.moreno4444
@nicolasf.moreno4444 4 жыл бұрын
If you search on the internet you can find parts to mod them, you'll just have to choose the best one and mod the things you wanna change
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 4 жыл бұрын
Heimdallr had discrepancies on their dial, the newer ones are coming with 300m on their dial. Tbh as they are not iso certified, if its marked 200m more than likely it can do 300m. With the steeldive, they look best on silicone/leather but you can purchase an aftermarket milled scissor clasp off AliExpress. Thanks for the comms!
@Arielsenis
@Arielsenis 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t get the steel dive, they put on a horrible reflective coating on the glass which makes the dial a weird colour
@dodgydruid
@dodgydruid 3 жыл бұрын
My Bliger has that awful AR that makes the dial hard to view at normal angles, its the black with lume orange and you would think that you couldn't AR a problem but it does and I am sorely tempted to replace crystal with a domed non AR sapphire.
@han7902
@han7902 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, you don't even have the watches to compare with, what a rip off 😆
@TheWatcherReviews
@TheWatcherReviews 2 жыл бұрын
My Guy, it's called experience! Since this vid I've had most of them in also..its more of an awareness video.
@garyemerson9310
@garyemerson9310 6 ай бұрын
RDunae rectangular emperor tuna watch
@oktc68
@oktc68 Жыл бұрын
I love the Tuna possibly my favourite dive watch. Had a Steeldive but the over done blue AR coating and lumed bezel didn't do anything for me. Changed the bezel insert for a regular one which helped but it is bargain basement territory. I really liked the San Martin, with traditional black dial with day date complication, and regret not getting one, can't find them anymore. They do a Spring Drive homage now with the dial and handset from Seiko's Spring Drive Tuna, very nice and outstanding legibility. Nice double dome sapphire crystal without intrusive AR coating. Still fitted with the NH36 so if you can find an original dial, ripe for a dial and handset change. For something a bit different how about Seiko's SNE 497, rather ugly as is with Seiko's typically awful bracelet and clasp but replace the plastic shroud for a stainless steel one and put it on a decent Strapcode bracelet maybe with a stainless steel bezel insert and you've got a decent looking Tuna with a genuine Seiko pedigree and the practicality of a Quartz solar powered movement. Sure the bezel action won't be a patch on the San Martin but if you can pick the SNE 497 up cheap enough it's still going to be a grand cheaper than the Prospect full steel and will have a very similar look. Proxima do have a lot of variety, and generally I think they're as good quality as San Martin plus you can have a better movement, either a PT5000 or SW200. Thanks for posting back in the day!
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