The New Seiko 'Willard' SPB153! Unboxing!

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You know, I really fancied one of these, even placing an order via Mr X who was supposedly getting me one at discount. But to be honest, I'd need to see it in person prior to be assured that the bezel lined up. Come on Seiko, that's almost cute at $250, but it doesn't cut it for a grand. Shame, as the watch is a potential classic, just like its granddaddy. Cheers, Jody

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@bogrot69 3 жыл бұрын

I recall the Seiko announcing their aim to improve their reputation outside of Japan . Aiming more toward luxury than affordability. Seems it was just corporate speak for "we will be jacking up our prices". Their cost cutting habits and QC issues have remained. I just don't see any excuse for it when so many other companies are getting it right. It's a shame really. they have released some beautiful looking pieces. They are really just a shadow of a brand that I once knew. 😁

@earthenjadis8199 3 жыл бұрын

Agree. I feel they are stuck with a vast manufacturing infrastructure around Asia geared towards cheap watches that they can't easily turn around. Their ambitions are writing cheques their assembly lines can't cash.

@DM-rc4yu 3 жыл бұрын

In this hobby there are literally people who think higher prices are a good thing. Like the only thing that separates Seiko and swiss manufactures is the price so you solve that by charging more. It's dumb as hell but it could work.

@KurzawaJakub 3 жыл бұрын

I have owned an Orange Monster II generation, a Turtle and a aviator. Monster had specs of paint on the dial. The Turtle had misaligned chapter ring and a faulty movement which was done on warranty. The aviator one was good though. But for me Seiko brand is not worth any money. It is hard to think past that and get another one. I much prefer Swiss made watches and even Casio watches. Seiko is charging more and more and the quality is the same or worse.

@bogrot69 3 жыл бұрын

@@KurzawaJakub Absolutely. Even many of the microbrands I own outdo Seiko and are half the price. Sadly there are so many people who will throw money at them while defending their many shortcomings so there's no incentive for improvement.

@wb3213 3 жыл бұрын

Can it be that there is so much praise in the reviews that they are realizing that people will pay more because of the hype

@thinkerman75 3 жыл бұрын

That misaligned bezel would be something I could never unsee and would drive me nuts. I do love the colour though.

@howardjackson8095 3 жыл бұрын

To be fair Rolex sell $20,000 GMT masters that also have misaligned bezels. If any other brands tried to sell something for that much with a misaligned bezel, they would be crucified.

@Jon81G 3 жыл бұрын

@@howardjackson8095 however, you do realize that the number of misaligned bezels on a Rolex are far fewer than those on a Seiko? I don't even think you can compare the two.

@Bob.martens 3 жыл бұрын

I have reinstalled and properly aligned the bezel inserts on all my Seiko divers. I sleep much better now.

@speedmaster6781 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jon81G Weird I must be lucky. I have this watch and the the 143, 053 and 125...no issues.

@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive 3 жыл бұрын

Acting skills 10/10 Humor 10/10 Jody kicks it 💪 If only this one had a day date!

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Yeah, day date wpudl have been interesting, but it needs to be better, or cheaper. Preferably both.

@armandr1613 3 жыл бұрын

But then it'd have the candy bar cyclops 🤢

@valerin0 3 жыл бұрын

That seiko is a stunner, I paid £1200 GBP for one and regretted it immediately because of the misalignment and a couple of other issues I didn’t want to wear it daily in case it got damaged before I sold it on I sold it at a slight loss and bought a steel dive homage to wear daily for £100 GBP I have a number of seiko‘ s and at the risk of some criticism, the steel dive is a better watch than the one I sold The steel band it came with was not good but the free waffle strap it came with was excellent Seiko movement, hacking and hand winding, lumed ceramic insert, saphire crystal, and they can be modded with seiko oem parts Would love to see the two reviewed side by side All the best Jody, great video, and loved the podcast

@carlosmanjarrez4890 3 жыл бұрын

The chinese steel dive? the one with the mask? i have been playing with the idea of buying one, you saying that gave me the courage i needed

@valerin0 3 жыл бұрын

Carlos Manjarrez you will not regret it, I wore mine out in public for the first time a few days ago and got 2 comments 1st wow is that a Willard 2 nd beautiful watch mate

@roadgent7921 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Bought a Steel dive for £105 at same time as Padi Turtle £340. Crown detached from turtle on day one. Steeldive overall better quality. Gained 1 sec in a week when constantly wearing.

@simonwhite4281 3 жыл бұрын

I would definitely take it back to the shop. QC just not good enough.

@GS-vb3zn 3 жыл бұрын

I’m with you. $1000 for a misaligned bezel and -22 secs on the timegrapher ? For $1000 there are plenty of choices out there that provide way better value (C. Ward anyone?).

@badfuleco 3 жыл бұрын

Awful cost benefit at all! Seiko is losing points with the watch enthusiast community faster than they imagine...

@HarryUnchained 3 жыл бұрын

@@GS-vb3zn Seiko movements don't translate well on timegrapher but then check your daily rate as you wear them you will see they are quite consistent.

@BTBHSOHBOY 3 жыл бұрын

This is a beauty, but I could never justify $1000 for it. Think I'll stick to San Martin and Steeldive, especially since you can get fully-lumed ceramic inserts. Heimdallr even offers a high-beat 6105.

@LongTran-yv2nq 3 жыл бұрын

This is the real deal, those are copies made with cheap labors with low wage, dangerous working environment in China. Your money your choice

@Penny2105 3 жыл бұрын

You will be much more satisfied with San Martin and Steeldive than with SPB153. SPB153 is not worth $ 1000, just look at the average movement, SPB153 is not worth more than $ 250

@Televisiontechnology 3 жыл бұрын

@@Penny2105 I've just ordered the steel dive 1970sd - so hope you are right, as I'd much rather spend €100 than €1000+

@Penny2105 3 жыл бұрын

@@Televisiontechnology I have Steeldive pilot(around $100) watch with NH35, so far I am satisfied. The quality is as good as most micro brands selling their $ 500- $700 models with the NH35. When you get it I'm waiting for you to tell me your impressions.

@Televisiontechnology 3 жыл бұрын

@@Penny2105 Ok will do - I am a watch collector and have some nice pieces as well as the lower-priced stuff - dead keen to see something that is a nice solid watch for a decent price. Which would be a nice change! I've looked at the €1300 Willard, but lots of online reviews quite mixed in terms of quality for the money - it's a lot for a Seiko with a pretty average movement - so will be very happy if the Steeldive is as good as they say. Lots of people have positive things to say about it.

@Happy357mag 3 жыл бұрын

I remember growing up my dad will play Apocalypse now, he would put it through the stereo so it's loud. He would turn up the volume so loud you can feel it. The scene where the helicopters fly into the village, guns blazing and music blaring. He said the movie was pretty accurate. He was over there 68 to 69 with 101st airborne. It was never a good night when that movie was on. It wasn't a good time for him or a lot of people.

@poopintrusion 3 жыл бұрын

Love the silly intros. They always make me chuckle.

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@Bugster987 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the black one. Bezel is excellent and line up well. Runs at approx -2 spd on the wrist and +2 spd overnight off the wrist. Can’t complain about that.

@dyslexicbien 10 ай бұрын

Thats a lucky draw you got there

@maxpaws3977 7 ай бұрын

Same here. I got the Seiko Willard black edition and it lines up fine and the movement keeps perfect time. I also got it new on a black Friday sale for £600.

@Bugster987 7 ай бұрын

@@maxpaws3977 a great deal 👍

@charrs9102 3 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty of your videos. Please never lose that.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection 3 жыл бұрын

Love the army green dial and the slightly smaller case. The intro was hilarious, I imagine you asking your wife to film you playing around in the garden looking tough 😂

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

She wasn't happy. I'm making the dinner tonight, and probably for a while to come 🤣

@MyAffordableWatchCollection 3 жыл бұрын

@@JustOneMoreWatch Make her a Vietnam war inspired spam dinner, I promise you'll be off the hook.

@uga.d4173 3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection Yeah... My Dad ate C-Rations from the Korea War when he was in Vietnam. That oughta do it.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection 3 жыл бұрын

@@uga.d4173 I'm an army man myself, had my fair share of Spam 🤢

@andygregory2145 3 жыл бұрын

Just One More Watch Bet she wouldn’t be when the revenue comes in from KZfaq =)

@jaydaze5614 3 жыл бұрын

I really wanted one of these , but for the price Id rather a King turtle with the green dial.

@earthenjadis8199 3 жыл бұрын

Funny you say this. I bought an SPB149 but realised it wasn't worth the price. I'm going to sell it for one of those new Turtles with a sapphire crystal and pocket the change.

@tydish 3 жыл бұрын

I've started to prefer the turtle to this and the cheaper king turtle has a ceramic bezel that this doesnt

@tezzanewton 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you could buy a King Turtle AND a King Samurai for the price of this shitter 👀

@jaydaze5614 3 жыл бұрын

The doco on the making of Apocalypse Now "Heart of Darkness" was nearly as good as the movie.

@jaydaze5614 3 жыл бұрын

@zack oblong like weeds in back yard after winter.

@johno1104 3 жыл бұрын

Full Metal Bracelet was a great war movie too

@hubertuswolfthaler 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the fact that Seiko doesn’t put the cheesy „S“ on the crown of their Prospex watches; although it would be cool to have the „LOCK↪️“ engraving that some of the vintage Seiko divers have on the crown.

@nickcc2922 3 жыл бұрын

"Never get out of the boat. Absolutely goddamn right. Unless you're gonna go all the way. Seiko had got off the boat. They'd split from the whole ****ing program!" $1,000 for a misaligned bezel and a watch losing nearly 30s per day? 😱😱😱😱

@nicholasdavies6264 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly ..... not good for that price !

@swright5690 3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that. I often use that expression at work...Never get out of the boat... Once in a while, one of the older guys will get it and smile or wink.

@crybabychrononaut 16 күн бұрын

My SD version has a perfectly aligned bezel & is running at +4 seconds a day, straight outta the Chinese box.

@eggsII 3 жыл бұрын

A new video from Jody, a Seiko with a misaligned bezel, and a little rhyme time! What a way to start the day! Thanks, Jody!

@richardporter1564 4 ай бұрын

Best intro ever!!! As a Desert Shield/Desert Storm US Army veteran, your words rang true to me. Oddly enough, I do still miss that desert. Keep those informative entertaining reviews coming.

@bernardocourrege6283 3 жыл бұрын

That intro was hilarious! You need to do more of these. I got to have this watch just because Apocalypse Now is one of my favorite movies. I love your channel.

@Cville2347 Жыл бұрын

OMG Junior is adorable and not camera shy at all. Have a nice trip!

@vailmcc 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jody! Great channel.. informative and fun to watch! The black dial version runs about $1300 USD, which makes these QC issues seem far worse. Think I’ll buy the Yema Flygraf Pilot M1 for half the price.

@patrickbateman386 3 жыл бұрын

That intro, the best 😂 Glad to see the Steely Dan rep too...

@chunkycheese9425 3 жыл бұрын

I love the opening intro. Jody showin' off his acting chops!

@besimgungor724 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, from all the Willard video's I watched so far, you gave the most accurate and objective opinion. Thanks a lot.

@Huwberts_Emporium 3 жыл бұрын

I've just completed my willard mod after waiting 4 weeks for the dial to arrive, perfect timing.

@jeditrek 3 жыл бұрын

Great video on the Willard. Green dial looks so nice. Might have to add it to my collection!

@KrisHandsome 3 жыл бұрын

That is probably the best and definitely most original intro for a video on a Willard I’ve ever seen.

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 Thanks mate!

@humayunmirza6835 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the introduction of this video referencing Apocalypse Now!

@douglasladowski6342 3 жыл бұрын

This is why your my favorite channel. Keep following your gut and keep up the amazing content 🙂

@harperblackson4688 3 жыл бұрын

EPIC INTRO!!!!!!!!!! lol.. merry christmas Jody !

@mao7 3 жыл бұрын

Halloooo Wow Jody your content is getting more and more cinematic! Love the new content! Not a fan of cushion/turtle cases but this maybe is an exception

@mikewilliams1420 3 жыл бұрын

Had this watch about a month now and I cant take it off absolutely love this one

@stanleynadulek4195 3 жыл бұрын

Since your review Jody, they came out with a third variant and that is the Blue Special Edition Willard. It is a stunning looking watch. The blue is mesmerizing and I was fortunate to get an aligned bezel and my accuracy is spot on after a few days. I purchased mine from an AD in the US and told him to check the bezel to see if it was aligned perfectly otherwise I didn't want it. He sent me a beauty. I was going to go for the black until I saw the blue and no regrets. I will say it is definitely overpriced.

@Nick_1974 3 жыл бұрын

Got my green Willard at the start of July. Took a punt unseen but with a decent discount from an AD in the UK and thankfully the one I got is perfect. Bezel perfectly aligned, fit and finish spot on and the crown is smooth to operate. Well happy with it, though I swap between a nato green tropic and an olive green Marine Nationale strap instead of the OG one it came with.

@AGWatchesAndGear 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch, beautiful video, as always. I love the size and color of this one. If I haven’t already bought the new 62MAS I would’ve gotten this one.

@johnbuckmaster569 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏 I watched your intro… Looked over at the DVD cabinet and spotted Apocalypse Now… Ready to watch three hours of movie Magic! Thanks!

@thedepartedmack1284 3 жыл бұрын

Greatest. Introduction. Ever!

@MsBricktop80 3 жыл бұрын

The Intro Rock's!🙂👍👍👍

@nickwarne 3 жыл бұрын

Agree totally. Seiko is getting complacent

@pokie6087 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine today. I got the steel bracelet version for £200 off from an official Seiko outlet. Should be with me Monday. This video was a factor in my decision. The first expensive watch I've bought since my Omega Speedmaster back on 2005. Despite the criticisms I'm certain that once you can't get these anymore folks will go mad for them.

@lfarris76 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work on that amazing intro! That was so Brando

@jamessmith6402 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous watch I love it thanks Jody great review

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@MikePensini 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely looking watch, wish SEIKO would do more tool/military designs but agree, can't see value in $1k USD. Love the shirt though Jody!

@jeeperspeepers8323 3 жыл бұрын

What in the freak is wrong with Seiko that the brand can’t align a bezel properly? It’s an insult to everyone who lines up to buy their crap. Plus, it can’t even keep the correct time. Fifteen seconds right out of the box? WTF! Thanks for an honest review. That’s why this channel is one of the best on KZfaq.

@Crackity_Jones. 3 жыл бұрын

Im very happy with my Steeldive on a waffle strap for 78 euro

@jkokich 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered one for $95 US!

@LukeBhite 3 жыл бұрын

You made my day with this intro! Greetings from Poland Jody!

@JordiBartoll 3 жыл бұрын

I already loved my "steel dive" hommage, but after seeing your review I love it more! (quality/price is unbeatable)...You certainly have a future as an actor, by the way ;o)

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks mate, but I'm not sure many would agree. Hard to justify the price of these other than the brand/authenticity.

@davidbolduc828 2 жыл бұрын

I would have thought that with a more modern movement it would have kept better time, but I guess that's the way it goes. Thanks for the awesome review as always.

@itscomplicatedwatches 3 жыл бұрын

Really sucks about the bezel not being aligned but as you mentioned it’s classic Seiko. I picked up an original 6105 recently and for being 50 years old it’s in fantastic shape. Great video, my friend.

@joerauch7021 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a slightly off SKX bezel, which is fine because it is what it is and runs like a tank, but you're 100% right. If Seiko wants to claw upmarket, they need to start getting right stuff even the dodgiest microbrand can do.

@Mister_Phafanapolis 3 жыл бұрын

When I see these fat cushion cased Turtle-like watches I feel like Seiko's engineers and designers had Xzybit in the room: "Yo dawg, we heard you like cases, so we put a case around your watch case."

@mrk131324 3 жыл бұрын

For the Seiko 6R35 movement the life angle is 53 and you have to wind it before testing it on the time grapher as it is a 3 day movement. Made the same mistakes when testing mine and was surprised to find it operating well within COSC on the wrist. If the beat error and amplitude on your time grapher were accurate the movement could be considered broken or in dire need of service.

@briancarpenter1255 3 жыл бұрын

I must agree with you Jodi about the quality for price point on this one not being up to par. Thanks again Brian.

@TC-vx9yv 3 жыл бұрын

Got mine, love it...just bloody love it

@djganton 3 жыл бұрын

I smashed the Like button 21 seconds in. Brilliant.

@3rdstone1 3 жыл бұрын

"If he wants to relive this moment, he always got this video to refer back to." LMAO! Loved the Apocalypse intro as well. Also, you need to do more impressions of various actors/characters with various English accents, you have an entertaining talent there for sure (without being over the top). Anyways, a smaller Turtle/retro 6105 model would be welcomed by me with quite small wrists. I'm awaiting a Steeldive "Willard" hopingly soon arriving, and I'm curious to see how that one will fit me. I agree about the critique (not called "moans and niggles" here, huh?!), Seiko has to deliver again like they used to, and not just put out more and more pricier watches without the old school quality value they got known for. Well, I guess it's time to check out Orient models a little more in depth now.. As always, great video and keep up the good work.

@ThePurple1968 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's actually good value for the quality of the case finishing and the amazing bracelet. I have two willards and they are perfectly aligned and within 5s. But I only but from Jewellers to see what I am getting, and not mail order ..

@edteach3r 3 жыл бұрын

A great video, Jody. I really love this watch as its size is my favourite. As has been pointed out ad nauseam, this is actually not a “Willard”. More appropriately, it is a mini-Willard/Millard. If you follow the lineage, the Turtle is the actual successor to the original Willard. Nonetheless, I plan to pick one up used (or the Smiths homage, if I can get it).

@SSS-mp8th 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on unboxing/review. The majority of my watches are Seiko and getting them for around $300 or less they offer good value, at $1,000 I'm shopping elsewhere.

@jonathanou8122 3 жыл бұрын

That intro is why your my go to reviewer of watches. Excellent. Not sure about that watch though.

@kostastzamalis 3 жыл бұрын

My spb153 : perfect bezel alignment.+2 sec per day.It’s a fantastic watch,great looks and wearability too...

@ForeverUnknowing 3 жыл бұрын

HELLOOOOOOO JODY! That's a lovely one! I'd love to get my hands on one of these. Those square indices and that handset really take the Willard up a notch or two over the SRP Turtles. For a grand, though, that bezel better be aligned.😂

@davew8841 3 жыл бұрын

I recently got myself a new Seiko, an SBEJ003 Landmaster, and I'll be the first to admit it's no catwalk-model Marinemaster 300 when it comes to classic looks...but, it's their willingness to try new things that has sold the brand on me. Heck, their history is practically built on trying new things. Maybe surprisingly, I don't know, but none of my 5 Seiko's from Sea Urchin to Landmaster has QC issues. I'm still a little appalled that the Rolex root beer...an unattainable watch I once lusted after...that you reviewed, had the dodgy flaws it did. That was my "Never meet your heroes" moment.

@rmelo5932 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this watch. I was so close to pulling the trigger on one ($1495 Cdn), until I watched three reviews where every piece had misaligned bezels. For that price, that kind of poor quality control is inexcusable and undeserving of my hard earned dollars. I will not buy another Seiko until I can physically inspect it first. I currenty own a Turtle, PADI Samurai, and a Sumo. The Samurai and Sumo both had misaligned bezel inserts. Once you see that, you can't unsee it. Finally I sent them to a Seiko modder and had the bezel inserts swapped out with ceramic ones and I also had the Hardlex replaced with sapphire crystals. Now I am wearing those watches more often. I guess Seiko does not care about quality control as long as we keep giving them our money and just tsk tsk about it like its just something to expect as if it is a charming quirk of the brand.

@straightmanforever69 2 жыл бұрын

That's quite a big watch, I know where I'm gonna put it once I get one 😍

@panorama4526 10 ай бұрын

Great watch. Big bonus points for the Dan tshirt…

@desertwurm 3 жыл бұрын

Your Seiko analysis is spot on, I'm done buying Seiko until things change. Plenty of Swiss options for those prices. Perhaps Orient is the new Seiko

@michaelhargis7036 3 жыл бұрын

Look into Orients is correct. I have a number of them. Fabulous watches.

@desertwurm 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhargis7036 As do I. Movements are accurate as well 😁

@wescobts 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, it's growing on me

@attorney1972 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite watch channel. Greetings from Mexico City.

@elvinventucillo4501 3 жыл бұрын

Nice intro, Jody. The intro is better than the watch itself. 😁

@NickCargillable 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the review Jody. As another Scot in Sydney it's always decent to see what you've been playing with! Looking for a new toy to replace my SKX and was thinking of something along these lines or the Oris Big Crown you seem to love! Sadly both a bit too much coin for me to justify atm though, the search continues!

@michaelhargis7036 3 жыл бұрын

That Steely Dan shirt steals the show. Quite possibly the very best shirt you've ever worn during a review.

@manuelk7521 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Intro and good review as always 👍

@mwrenn6060 3 жыл бұрын

Loved that intro!

@henryswatches6496 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good Jody!

@Soggz7785 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! It’s almost as nice as my Steeldive version!😉

@redastrachan8978 3 жыл бұрын

Truly brilliant graphics!

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!!

@shempdoll 3 жыл бұрын

Best intro ever.

@snippy8362 3 жыл бұрын

great to see you get this one in :) it's an awesome watch and perhaps one of seiko's best in recent year however, that's what happens when you don't buy jdm's; lack of qc and bezel/chapter misalignment. it's jdm or bust for me period. i got the sdbc111 jdm version and everything lines up perfectly and it's keeping excellent time. as you aptly pointed out, it's off to the boutique with that one. i would be somewhat slightly aggrieved....

@laxxyzuyal 3 жыл бұрын

well done Jody another great video

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Thanks for watching the channel.

@AK-xz1on 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I wish we could have seen a direct comparo of this against an entry level Seiko like a Turtle or Sammy. From my experience with the older SPB 053, they really do seem better built/have better case finishing than on the entry level stuff. That said, I've yet to see a 151/153 first hand, so I stand to be corrected.

@pauleasthope8309 3 жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic , I wish Seiko would release watches like this with a solar Quartz movement for half the price

@mylesmooney7505 3 жыл бұрын

I got the steel dive captain Willard with woful strap / stainless strap absolutely perfect 👌

@markplayford5836 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking intro Jody. Never been a big fan of the turtle really but never tried one on either, or a Samurai come to that. Perhaps I have enough Seiko divers? Ha... how ridiculous does that sound! My eyesight could not pick out the misalignment but it’s way too expensive anyway. 😕 Hey good news on the SARB035 though 😁

@patpatterson6073 3 жыл бұрын

Love that green!

@stevewalther2293 Жыл бұрын

"Are you an assasin?"..."They say you've gone completely insane." Love the movie!!!

@watchesandcaps2566 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Heimdallr homage of this watch. For $180 I got an identical looking watch with ceramic bezel, double domed sapphire with blue AR coating and the same nice bevel along with an NH35, screw down crown and 200m WR. Oh, and the bezel lines up and the crown is signed.

@gavindalziel9022 3 жыл бұрын

Misaligned bezel is unacceptable at that price. My Steeldive Bronze Willard is fantastic & feels much more expensive than the £130 I paid for it...great video once again!

@g30rg3-c5 3 жыл бұрын

Aye, it's back to the lock with you Nesseh!

@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup 3 жыл бұрын

I am less and less impressed with seiko as a brand of late.

@Fanuc_Operator1990 3 жыл бұрын

If your looking for something like this, loreo has a very similar design for like, 80 bucks lol.

@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup 3 жыл бұрын

Tyler Dobbs You are a scholar and a gentlemen!

@evh4611 3 жыл бұрын

Why

@Fanuc_Operator1990 3 жыл бұрын

@@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup thanks lol I try, Judy gave the loreo diver a great review on here! I also love a good Vostok!

@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup 3 жыл бұрын

E VH I am in general distrustful of brands in regards to the overall product they provide model imorovementwise vs cost increases per year. I am aware that quality costs money but the larger companies get (and the more clout their name carries) in general the more they are willing to nickel and dime you. As Seiko is shifting to more and more of a premium brand watch company the overall cost will increase quickly without offering improved material specifications (and a legion of rabid Seiko fanboys disincentivizes this even further).

@CyberRabid. 3 жыл бұрын

You don't really need more than a Seiko turtle. Inexpensive and beautiful!

@thistleclockworks1292 3 жыл бұрын

Great opening homage, Jody. The end of the review was just as tragic as the cinematic reference. The watch is an icon, but Seiko has let you down Sean (Shawn? Shaun?). But thank you for sharing your watch with us to enjoy it's good looks. No doubt you'll be able to get it back on spec.

@lastofmykind8 3 жыл бұрын

I reckon you’ve got it in you to be an actor. Haha. Cool intro, cool watch!

@aurellio33 3 жыл бұрын

Lovin the intro, great movie great watch👍

@scottkelsey8487 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Seiko samurai prospex but Sent one back due to QC issues. Had another one and it has a slightly misaligned bezel but it runs at -2 seconds a day so I've kept it. I paid 270 GBP so can't complain but I could never justify spending 1000 GBP on a watch with so many QC issues not when I sit and think what other watch I could get for 1000. Great video though massive fan all the way from Wales.

@RickDeckardMemories 3 жыл бұрын

That's OK... I have my Heimdallr Sharkey to keep me company during my drunk rampages in motel rooms... 🥴 "... What are the charges? ..."

@Lawrence64 3 жыл бұрын

I know right? My Heimdallr is a pretry good looking Seiko (no pun intended 😜) and is well made. Eye catchy.

@TheUkester69 3 жыл бұрын

"What did I do?"

@FT4Freedom 3 жыл бұрын

Loving my San Martin 62MAS logo-less as well with nuclear lume.

@russellharris5072 3 жыл бұрын

If you can stand not having that brand name on the dial,check out the Steeldive 6105 homage which comes in several colours and is a truly accurate homage with all the specs including the good old NH35 movement and sapphire crystal for less than $200.They're great,I should know because I have one and I love it.....................................