On the Wrist, from off the Cuff: My Most Worn Wristwatch of 2022, Seiko Prospex SPB317 'Slim Turtle'

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On the Wrist, from off the Cuff: My Most Worn Wristwatch of 2022, Seiko Prospex SPB317 'Slim Turtle'

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Average Bros [Mark Alamares]

Күн бұрын

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@StephenTomko Жыл бұрын

Dude your face. It's real. Probably been watching you for 6 years now...

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks for the long time support, it really means a lot!

@juniorjohnson5961 Жыл бұрын

Never meet your Heroes !

@iv23ri Жыл бұрын

One of the best watch channels on YT. Can't belive you have only 28k subscribers. Keep up the good work 😉

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thanks so much. I really appreciate that and have really made an effort over the last 2yrs step things up, hopefully I can grow this channel to 100K one day, with the support of viewers like you, cheers!

@juniorjohnson5961 Жыл бұрын

@@AverageBros You need to go on the Archie Luxury Show 🤗 remember that disaster ?

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

@@juniorjohnson5961 not sure I need another roasting from him 😂

@JeffreyMcMahon Жыл бұрын

You introduced me to the Tropic, which you had on your Slim Turtle, when we met with Rob's group in Long Beach last summer. That is my favorite strap ever. Thanks.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Happy to be of service McMahon, looking forward to the next meet up we both end up at, cheers!

@billbouldin2969 Жыл бұрын

Saw you on Teddy B's holiday broadcast - Cool cool! You are the cat that got me to get the mini turtle which I love. You have a super smooth delivery and truth on what's what with watches.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for that. I really do appreciate the support!

@Bonatno Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! This is the first time you’ve revealed yourself. Been watching since 2015 when I bought my akx007, hope the new year continues your success.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@speedwolf5212 Жыл бұрын

This has become my favorite Seiko diver. The proportions are perfect. I’ve been sporting mine on an Erica’s Originals elastic nato

@d3xmeister Жыл бұрын

I have many nice watches, and I do wear a lot of them, but still year by year, my most worn watch is still the simple SKX007. Lightly modded with only a sandblasted ceramic insert in the original style and a clear sapphire also OEM specs. The simplicity, legibility, versatility and timeless design come together to make it my favorite watch of all times. Everything I need and nothing I don’t. I wear mine on a nato or Uncle Seiko irezumi rubber.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Good choice, thanks for sharing!

@JusttheWatch Жыл бұрын

Is this a face reveal??

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks, but not really. I've shown my face before, it just hasn't really been a mainstay of my format in the past. I do like to mix things up now and again though and don't want folks to think I'm just a pair of talking hands, lol

@juniorjohnson5961 Жыл бұрын

I thought the same Dave , looks completely different than I thought the same happened with ID Guy

@jimwatchyyc Жыл бұрын

I have the spb313, love it. This one too. Your channel is way better than Teddy’s.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Wow, now THAT is a compliment, thank you!

@ampdrum1 Жыл бұрын

This channel introduced me to my EDW. Citizen NB1050-59A. Glad you're getting out there!

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@TheCalibratedWrist Жыл бұрын

Really like it on the Sangin Compass. My SPB147 was definitely among my most worn. Cheers!

@robcameron9351 Жыл бұрын

The low light transition is a winner idea!!

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chriscon8463 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always liked that he does low-light transitions! I can’t read some watches (my SARB035 comes to mind) in certain lighting conditions. Not enough contrast between the dial & hands!

@GaryGiffin Жыл бұрын

Great to see you on Teddy's Channel! Happy New Year!

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Gary and thank you for all of the support Sir!

@GaryGiffin Жыл бұрын

@@AverageBros Time for another watch and eat GTG in a few weeks!

@johnmonachelli5256 Жыл бұрын

One of the better reviewers in the business

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

That is high praise, thank you kindly!

@juniorjohnson5961 Жыл бұрын

I agree I've been watching & Subscribed for years 👍

@khronokraze Жыл бұрын

Cool styling ideas. I wouldn't mind adding one of these.. almost did. But, I'm trying not to overrun my collection with Seiko's.. also, being I'm trying to put a cap on # of watches I really want in rotation.. idk? Should I really?.. can I really stop the Seiko tsunami with a set total collection count? My own struggles. But, one I'm sure enough of us have gone through at some point(s) in our personal watch hobby and journey. I don't know about you? But, I find myself constantly being pulled back to planet Seiko because it's gravity is so great. Dispite all the rants on going upmarket and the price hikes and the alignment and various QC issues, etc.. it's easily maybe my favorite brand as there are so many models I'm attracted to.. Seiko truly has "mass appeal", unlike any other brand... from entry affordable to ultra high horology if you go beyond GS into Credor.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's tough to cap once you really cut loose and have too many. I do wish to trim down the total collection to make each remaining piece have a greater meaning but at this point I have so many Seiko's, I'm almost hesitant to let any go, because of the common bond they all share.

@RelativeTime Жыл бұрын

Very cool, I didn't know this one existed. Seiko always seems to have a few surprises hiding about. I'll have to check one out sometime.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in Shane!

@tankt13 Жыл бұрын

Hey look at that, I’m wearing the same watch right now! 😎

@commentjedi Жыл бұрын

Hello. This is a great looking watch! Do you still have your SRP777 mod from 6 year ago? It kinda looks similar to this.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Yes I do!

@morgan97475 Жыл бұрын

Nice watch. I think a strap from Artem would look great on that watch.

@scooterino3650 Жыл бұрын

Still debating on the 317 vs. the 143 as the sole Seiko in my collection.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Good luck with that!

@daveLin104 Жыл бұрын

Very hard choice let us know what direction you went with I had same problem

@welcomewrist Жыл бұрын

Looking sharp! The watch is also nice.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate that.

@mdcooke Жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with a Seiko diver!

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcus and Happy New Year buddy!

@mikeklaus2992 Жыл бұрын

Oh, but you surely can. They are not nearly as utilitarian as they were. I have an original 6309, purchased by me in 1980. I also have two newer turtles, but they don't even come close. Seikos trend now is eye appeal, not functionality.

@WrongTimeWatch Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the TB feature.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, it was pretty surreal. My channel has always been more of a slow burn, far from some of the vial hits that a lot of the channel's featured have been. So I was genuinely honored to be included.

@WrongTimeWatch Жыл бұрын

@@AverageBros I've been at it for 3 years now, and its been slow for me. I know you have been doing it for a lot longer though.

@4oclockcrown882 Жыл бұрын

C & B’s new two piece nato is really nice too. I always liked the idea of two piece natos but the ones I tried before were underwhelming.

@garyW77 Жыл бұрын

Love my Slim Turtle. Any suggestions on where to get the best bracelet for it? Jubilee maybe? Thanks in advance.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Since these have a hard coating no aftermarket bracelet would quite match the case tone, so I wouldn't personally recommend any bracelet option and leave this one as a strap monster.

@monsieurjohnson24 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you, sir. I advise that you show your face more on your videos. Wishing you a prosperous New Year and continued success with your KZfaq channel.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, in the beginning, my thoughts on showing myself were that the focus is the products and not me because who am I? Just some random guy making videos, but over the years I've made so many great connections and received such support, it makes me feel like, yeah, maybe people do want to get to know me too. So I've slowly been getting in front of the camera more here and there, as well as making my way to more events and meet ups. I really appreciate your words of positivity and wish you all the best as well, cheers!

@WINDINGCROWNS Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Great watch too Mark.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Hector!

@bryanryan4504 Жыл бұрын

I always pictured your face to be someone who had curly hair

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Well, it does get wavy when grown out, also both of my Son's have curly hair from their Mom, if that's any consolation 😂

@CymInUA Жыл бұрын

I have an SPB149 which is a great-looking watch but for me, my Citizen Eco-Drive Super Titanium BN0118-55E gets my daily wearer vote.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Great choices, I had a few quarts model steel a tone of wrist time this past year as well, cheers!

@mikeklaus2992 Жыл бұрын

Well, this was a surprise for me. That Seiko is an amazing watch, but I would have guessed a different choice. Personally I thought you were going to say it was your Sinn U50, based on your enthusiasm during it's unboxing, and my fondness of that watch. But hence, it's fun not to be predictable. But in a way, sad that a U50 being so special for me, is scraps for another.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't call it scraps, lol. It's clearly a better watch, just less versatile, so it gets worn less is all. I might even say that it excites me more to wear my U50, just less often.

@mikeklaus2992 Жыл бұрын

Sorry Mark, maybe I was a little harsh using the word scraps, and yes, the Sinn is probably not as versatile, being less glitzy than the Seiko, but of course depending on ones tastes and activity, I think the Sinn being slimmer and tougher makes it the perfect everyday watch (for me). Maybe your Marine background had me thinking it too would be yours too. They're both killers no doubt!

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

@@mikeklaus2992 for sure, the U50 is one of the best watches I own and I should wear it more!

@mikeklaus2992 Жыл бұрын

That is very so very delightful to hear Mark. I hope it makes it through many years of your SOTC videos, but obviously any watch you own against the vast selection of watches you get to review makes it a real challenge to survive the long-term test. Thanks especially for being so transparent with your likes and dislikes. You're one of the very few who put their money where their mouth is.

@Mark-jy6xd Жыл бұрын

thanks for your service. Any pics of you wearing a watch in full kit?

@MrShinobi797 Жыл бұрын

Liking the Lumed compass...where could I find one for purchase??

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

sangininstruments.com/products/navigator-compass

@johnnelson9252 Жыл бұрын

I have the SPB155J "Alpinist". It's beautiful and I just love it - until someone asks me if I have the correct time. "Oh, sorry, I don't; my watch is a Seiko". It loses about 10 - 12 seconds a day, whether I leave it on the night stand while I sleep (in various positions), or keep it on my wrist. This Slim Turtle is gorgeous, but until Seiko starts regulating their watches to specs a lot tighter than" -one day to +Two days", I won't buy another. These are not $130.00 SNKs, these are expensive watches with their premiere midrange 6r35 movement, and it's capable of so much better accuracy.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Ouch, sorry to hear that! I've been relatively lucky with the 6R35 and have only had to manually adjust one of them out of the 15 or so that I own. Checkout my Alpinist collection video, cheers!

@earlbee3196 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered this watch it’s fast becoming my new favourite, Thanks, see you sir .

@WatchDanReviews Жыл бұрын

Will the real slim turtle please stand up…

@robramocho 4 ай бұрын

What do you think of buying from exquisite timepieces??

@Watchtrain Жыл бұрын

Although not a dive watch the Seiko Land Tortoise is a Prospex 200 meter turtle that is under 12mm thick. 42.4mm in diameter, 45.2mm lug to lug, 11.7mm thick, JDM model SBDY113 and US market SRPH17. Definitely worth a look!

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah I know about the Land Tortoises, they are thinner and still have 20BAR WR, which is really cool. I've only not pulled the trigger because it sits between two of my most over collected subgenres, the Alpinist line and Seiko Divers. The Tortoise ends up being outdone by either isle. I still may pick one up eventually though, I do find myself checking on prices for the blue one from time to time, lol

@matyasd007 10 ай бұрын

@@AverageBrosthat is why you need to pick it up to bridge the gap between the 2 genres. You get the best of both worlds in the Tortoise.

@daveLin104 Жыл бұрын

Great vid wha else do you do apart from this channel? Do you have a different career or full time youtube?

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

I used to have a day job but recently have just been doing KZfaq 100%, I wouldn't be opposed to taking the right position for my normal career but currently I'm just focusing on my family and the channel.

@daveLin104 Жыл бұрын

@Average Bros fantastic well done on the channel 👏 and so glad you value your family keep up the great videos 🙂

@juniorjohnson5961 Жыл бұрын

FMD I thought you looked like James Dean 😱

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@abrownff Жыл бұрын

Was confused as to why there was some dude on your video. Been watching your videos forever and just realized I’ve never actually “seen” you😂. Based on only seeing your wrists you’re close to what I thought you’d look like, minus the stache. Can’t stand the Seiko strap for this watch btw, the Tropic or an Oris strap is much better.

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah. Not one of those hide my face channels but also don't really host from in front of the camera either. My face has been posted a few times for different segments, but more of an exception to the rule for sure. Anyway, also not a fan of the OEM rubber strap and agree that it's a lot better on a Tropic, cheers!

@uesugikaru Жыл бұрын

Where can I get the compass?

@mmbrey4973 10 ай бұрын

it looks with straps as if dark blue dial but as far as i remember it’s black? is there a new colour blue available

@AverageBros 10 ай бұрын

This is black

@WetWatches Жыл бұрын

Very Well Done. Solid Wet 💦 Watch !!

@AverageBros Жыл бұрын

Soaked 😂😆😂😆😂

@nhbmk 5 ай бұрын

Bruh I like your videos but this slim turtle is too slim! The classic turtle cases have more character IMO and wear well even on small wrists. I might actually be addicted to these cushion case turtles.