Seiko Starts 2023 with a HOMERUN! (Seiko SPB333 Save the Ocean Review)

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Seiko Starts 2023 with a HOMERUN! (Seiko SPB333 Save the Ocean Review)

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@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

Check out the SPB301 seen in this video *FULL REIVEW HERE:* kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZOqhpx91Lm5f4U.html

@Tom_H327 Жыл бұрын

The most impressive thing I see on this one is that texture on the bezel insert. I really love that texture so much.

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

yes its beautiful look!

@alexlilano1931 Жыл бұрын

I'm a date guy. My sense of the date is terrible. It is as bad my sense of the time. It really does help me.

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

I admit every time I wear my NO DATE watches (which I love the symmetry) I need the date. It happens so often I started to think I should quit buying no dates haha.

@jmdelapaz Жыл бұрын

Same. Everything in this watch is great, but the date window at 4:30 is something I can't let go of...

@chriscon8463 Жыл бұрын

I’m the same. If given the choice, I’d rather have watch with a date, at 6 o’clock if possible.

@shiraz1736 Жыл бұрын

I don’t get why people prefer a date window that disfigures or removes indices.

@marcob.7801 20 күн бұрын

JUST ordered mine!

@philbooth5570 Жыл бұрын

I have this watch and got a decent discount from my AD. I love it. It works on loads of straps and the dial is so dynamic. Great release.

@edteach3r Жыл бұрын

I have this watch also… bought it from a Seiko AD in Vancouver yesterday. I did not ask for a discount but, as I have bought a fair number of watches from him before, he offered to include the taxes in the the retail price. I love this piece and it is destined to be a permanent part of my collection.

@philbooth5570 Жыл бұрын

@@m4xQ In the UK I use an AD called First Class Watches. They have a 'Make Us an Offer' button on their website and you can simply communicate by email, avoiding all the face-to-face awkwardness. (Sometimes you have to just request a price match but use the online form to ask for a discount, saying you like their service, want to buy from them again and not a rival, etc.). On Seikos I have had discounts of 17-30% depending on the model. I think a lots of ADs would do this by email if you write to them. Hope this helps!

@philbooth5570 Жыл бұрын

@@edteach3r Me too - congrats!

@Zooock Жыл бұрын

I miss the red dot on the second hand. But i still love it!

@BamBamSecretAgentXer Жыл бұрын

No intro??? I love your intros!

@ginolim02 Жыл бұрын

Impulsively picked this up a month ago overseas in Asia at a Seiko boutique for under retail (plus currency exchange saved me $). The dial, bezel, and blue seconds hands combo were it for me.

@justmeeagainn 5 ай бұрын

Limited to the amount they can sell. I'd call the dial color Champaign. Sometimes I think Seiko should change their slogan to "You don't just buy a watch; you buy a project!" But I'm glad you finally got a decent movement in the 6r35 lottery.

@Mark-pi7vj Жыл бұрын

Oh man, imagine this watch not having a date!!

@framptonhendrix530 5 ай бұрын

Bought it last year for 75k pesos or 1,500 U.S dollars, a beautiful watch for my collection 😊❤

@Nightfury0695 Жыл бұрын

Said I wont buy one more Seiko diver after purchasing the SPB299 as the last watch for 2022, but picked this up couple of days back 😂. The dial is different to the one on SPB301, this is more glacier with a grey/silver hue compared to the pristine white on the willard. Also, this dial is more glossy and plays with the light more. I paid slightly lower with a discount but this one comes with the Nato along with the bracelet so the price was justified. Mine runs +8 seconds a day, and will definitely regulate it after a month or so once the movement breaks. I have had no problems with my other five 6R movements to date.

@tballz4350 Жыл бұрын

They are going to sell out with or without the date. I'm at a point that date complications ruin 95% of dials.

@defeodome2 Жыл бұрын

Dates need to go

@philiplauzon1743 Жыл бұрын

The date window is perfect, such a clever positioning. I’m a big fan. I have an SPB313

@donquique1 Жыл бұрын

Almost bought thus or the Willard but I soured on the white dial. Not to say it looks bad but I love blue dials.

@sfmorris Жыл бұрын

The SPB317 was my most-worn watch last year. It nails everything I want from a classic Seiko diver and caused me to re-evaluate my hatred of 4:30 dates. Would I have liked it to be a bit cheaper? Of course. Would I have liked it more with one of these record-style bezel inserts? Maybe...

@gamesetmatt23 Жыл бұрын

Let's just do a quick check-list: - Stunning and unique dial ✅✅ - Unique case-shape with excellent finishing and pedigree ✅ (I'm tired of stock-standard Rolex-esque dive watch silhouettes) - Reliable in-house movement with 70hrs power reserve ✅ - Excellent lume ✅ - Official 'Diver's' rated/certification ✅ - Versatile size/good wearability ✅ - Big-name brand with 100 years of history ✅ ... And this describes a bunch/most of Seiko's Prospex line. Show me another dive watch/brand in this price category that offers all of this, and then tell me Seikos are over-priced (but, actually do... I'm always on the look-out for hidden gems! 😂) IMO no one comes close. It's the unique and varied case shapes that do it for me.

@speedmaster6781 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree. Plus 100% in-house right down to the lubricants! Unique design and genuine history.

@senliler Жыл бұрын

Reconsider your opinion about in-house movement and its time keeping. It is not that good esp. in this price range.

@EEalex1067 Жыл бұрын

Once again... Due to such a fantastic review and outstanding video quality, I have purchased the watch in the video.

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated the kind words! Wear in good health!!! Seiko should give me a % I make nothing from these! lol

@ollyw2897 7 ай бұрын

Just coming back to this video. Ordered one today for £600 reduced from £1190! You’re right. They weren’t that limited. Can’t wait to get it!

@ejjrl1ify 6 ай бұрын

Wow! Where from?

@ollyw2897 6 ай бұрын

@@ejjrl1ify francis&Gaye. Think it’s gone back up a bit since but still reduced. I’ve seen deals on a lot of the 110 anniversary watches. Maybe they are not that popular. In the flesh it’s a very beautiful watch though.

@ejjrl1ify 6 ай бұрын

@@ollyw2897 thanks mate, that’s an absolute steal!

@fraybentos9854 Жыл бұрын

The watch for if you love the White Birch but don’t have $9000 burning a hole in your pocket lol

@kikomachine8276 Жыл бұрын

My 313 would look great with that bezel FT

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

hmmm yours is good! I forgot to mention the bezel insert is thinner. So it creates a lip as the insert is sunk in. I think the anodized aluminum bezels are thicker with less lip on the rim of the bezel. Small detail. And the case backs are slightly different with some brushing and polish surface difference. So minor I forgot to mention.

@AmcoAutoGlass Жыл бұрын

Love the video KEEP it up

@typebflieger Жыл бұрын

Great review! I think this might be the best Seiko diver reissue yet. This appears to wear exceptionally well and has a hard to achieve combo of versatility and uniqueness. This specific model is my favorite so far, but I’m curious to see what else they do with this slim turtle format. On another note, the thinner lugs seem to allow it to take to 3rd party straps pretty well, unlike the thick, squared off lugs of the 63MAS. Aside from the tropic strap at ~3:44, have you tried other 3rd party straps on this?

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This has DIASHIELD coating, so the case metal will not match 100% with aftermarket bracelets. But the clasp should fit the mm300 divers clasps with quick adjust.

@typebflieger Жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning that. I think i didn’t phrase my question clearly. I’m wondering if the proportions of the lugs on this model work better with an array of 2-piece leather, rubber or fabric 3rd party straps than the 63MAS. The issue with the 63MAS was the chunky lugs made most 3rd party straps seem puny, like they didn’t belong, unlike the OEM rubber straps.

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

oh I see. hmm yes I think you are correct in that observation.

@MillerVanDotTV Жыл бұрын

I agree. I couldn’t warm up to the turtle/willards/etc until this reasonable sized model

@luigimiccoli3956 4 ай бұрын

How do you put the nato strap on! I bought this 110th anniversary watch 5 days ago. I saw this dial on a Grand Seiko!

@VersedNJ Жыл бұрын

Nice watch, but have enough Seiko divers. Like the NATO with a 7.5 inch wrist, can pull it off. You're correct about the date, if they took it off it will lose sales. Maybe you and I my prefer it, but others wouldn't, especially if it's a one watch person.

@gg.komorebi Жыл бұрын

a very nice seiko and as always a very good review! thank you 👍

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@antny26 Жыл бұрын

Just bought this watch. Who makes the black strap that you have on it? I love the look of it.

@framptonhendrix530 5 ай бұрын

My favorite watch baby willard second only to my GS Snowflake ✌️🙏

@prags85 Жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful, i'm strongly considering buying this...

@raphaeldegabriele7873 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Seiko fan though they have some stupid issues like bezel alignment and unreliable/ inaccurate time keeping. I have a 6R35 in one of my watches and will never make that mistake again. Watches at this price point should be reasonably accurate. Had mine regulated and 6 months later, it's losing time again.....

@jeid3822 Жыл бұрын

I would rather choose SPB 313 than this one ❤😊😮

@timetowatch_francois Жыл бұрын

Oh!! 🫢 getting close to 30K Subs!! Contrats! Hope you have continues success in 2023. Love this "8KX" 😍👍🏼 Thanks for sharing.

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 Жыл бұрын

Wearing my SBDC051 today but I am loving these new slim turtles. I'd get the black with the rubber strap. Keep it simple and classic.

@MrBacchus18 Жыл бұрын

Thes look better than the Willard imo

@Glasseh Жыл бұрын

The 6R35 caliber is one of those weird movements that doesn't always measure great on a machine. But when you're wearing it, then it holds great time.

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

that is true!

@bigv9982 Жыл бұрын

@@EscapementWatch looks like there are scammers on the channel again 🙄

@edrader746 Жыл бұрын

eta is better

@Andrew-dc7nl Жыл бұрын

Mine was running about 10 seconds fast which I was very happy with now about 20-30 slow. Not happy. Any ideas why this would be. I did wear it on a short flight (3 hours) and did not put it through X-ray but had to go through detector. Could this have been the cause?

@mkqueenbee Жыл бұрын

I'm in love.

@kimchiwasabee Жыл бұрын

I love the 4:30 date!! 12 indexes it has to be!!

@512bb Жыл бұрын

Well, you Seiko fan boys certainly are a dedicated bunch.

@dire67 11 ай бұрын

I want one

@borassictime918 Жыл бұрын

Very attractive and stylish, but waaaay too expensive for 6R35 under the hood with a bezel that doesn’t line and two microadjusts on a pin and collar bracelet.

@sergiootero5904 Жыл бұрын

But....does the bezel insert line up?

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

of course.....not

@FlatsixSTM Жыл бұрын

Honestly not a big fan of the turtle case shape. I think it’s just me though, everyone else seems to love it.

@Andrew-dc7nl Жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch. It’s a shame that they use that movement in just about every watch under 2K. I don’t think it’s a good movement at that price. It doesn’t match the watch. I have that movement and have been dissatisfied with it.

@Anton-oy3vm Жыл бұрын

I have two 6r35s and 2 4r35s. I'm very disappointed in the 6rs. One's fast, one's slow whereas the 4rs keep great time

@crouch1521 Жыл бұрын

Might have to go to the boutique and have a look at this, what is the book to the left of the timergraph? 👀 looks like a good coffee table book

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

It is "A man and his watch" I have the digital on my kindle as well. It is a fun read: amzn.to/3idQLi4

@crouch1521 Жыл бұрын

@@EscapementWatch Thanks, I actually had it in my Xmas list, Santa didn’t bring it this time 😩. I’ll treat myself next payday

@dankengine8788 Жыл бұрын

Amazing collection of Seiko's. I know this is late but you reference the Lumabrite being applied thinly. Can you go in more depth of how good or bad it is?

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

it is decent lume as seiko lumibright is strong. But it wont have that staying power like the deep filled seikos.

@dankengine8788 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply! You have great taste in Seiko's!

@ToroColorado92 Жыл бұрын

What seiko do prefer overall 62 mas, spb301, or the SBDC167?

@user-sv7mg6li3v Жыл бұрын

Looks not bad on the wrist but I like tune or sumo :) Turtle is not my choice

@rl8236 Жыл бұрын

Prefer the Willard

@kilabutini Жыл бұрын

I’m happy that they made the case smaller but I wish they made it a cushion case instead.

@fakenewsisthenews3542 Жыл бұрын

Bro, either you have some super long nato straps I haven't found yet or 4 inch wrists. How do you get like 2 inches of extra strap to tuck away?

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

6.5inch wrist. The natos are really long and thick.

@phillippugh2161 Жыл бұрын

Gotta have a date for my sport watches 2 hand dress ...no date

@mountainjay Жыл бұрын

In person is the dial more snow white or silver/metallic? In the video it looks metallic.

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

it really depends on how the light hits it. But I'd say metallic silver.

@mountainjay Жыл бұрын

@@EscapementWatch thanks

@corvinius3 Жыл бұрын

oh shit look at that QC again. still misalligned which spoils the watch. Classic Seiko signature

@johnmercado6138 Жыл бұрын

Need advice on getting either the SPB301 or SPB333?

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

Go with the 333

@tywinn5786 Жыл бұрын

Sold my Special Edition Turtle and got the LE Slim Turtle. No regrets!

@DavekayBSC Жыл бұрын

8KX is a bit of a stretch, I think. $1300 is hardly a successor to a sub $200 extremely basic pro-diver. For whatever reason this range just doesn't do it for me. MM200R makes up for its mediocre specs with perhaps the best looking, best finished case on a diver under $1500. These look like fancy turtles. I do however give Seiko credit for the date. They have no good options. They have to have lume for every hour, but the dial is too small, and so it was either put it at 4:30, or awkwardly shove it into the minute track. Correct orientation makes a world of difference for the 4:30 date, and it was the right call. Even the Bathyscaphe is ruined by its cheap and lazy looking crooked date.

@whodeycinbengals Жыл бұрын

Another beautiful Seiko diver that is let down by the 6r movement

@fabfour289 Жыл бұрын

Why can't Seiko put the date window and its crown exactly linear at 4?

@a.k.9681 6 ай бұрын

Just picked one up and said I would not buy another watch. Chose this model in the end over a slew of Prospex models.

@uniquebankai Жыл бұрын

I'm curious, what was the Alpinist fiasco?

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

They made a limited edition mountain glacier on strap. Once it sold out instantly they re-released it on bracelet for hundreds less same dial color. People were pissed. It went far enough that seiko was offering refunds for those who were unhappy with the Limited.

@uniquebankai Жыл бұрын

@@EscapementWatch oh wow, certainly was a fiasco lol. I really enjoy your channel! Keep up the good work!

@shiraz1736 Жыл бұрын

At the price point I think Seiko need to have a applied logo not a printed one.

@brockphilips1189 Жыл бұрын

Love the dial, hate the case shape.

@deadly7898 Жыл бұрын

this movement is a hard sell at a third of the price. +9 for $1300? Whyyy

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

On the wrist should be doing +4s though. I've tested many watches in daily life on my wrist and 99% of the time the on the wrist performance is those 2 positions averaged out.

@sjonny-depp Жыл бұрын

Unless it's a Grand Seiko, no Seiko is worth 1K+.

@TheCdM1981 Жыл бұрын

I see that it’s more silver. But if you have to look closely and ask an “opinion” that means they’re not that different. Lol.

@nightstalker824 Жыл бұрын

8KX? This is a great looking watch, but has no resemblance to an SKX other than the word "Seiko" written on the dial...

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

8K for 8000 as it is based on the 6105-8000 and X for the PROSPEX version of that 8000. I made up the 63MAS name as well. These are just my nicknames

@nightstalker824 Жыл бұрын

@@EscapementWatch did u just like your own comment?

@AbdulHamid-pi9kp Жыл бұрын

Not-so-limited limited edition

@myklbllngsly Жыл бұрын

Slim Turtle

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

no turtle has a cushion case. This doesn't. That is why it should be called 8KX. Because it is based of the 6105 -8000 and it is a proSPEXXX

@Hard_7_Iron Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the video…..but not this watch.

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

appreciate it

@TimelessVance Жыл бұрын

Everything about this is NICE, except that circular date cutout. Deal breaker for me. 🤢🤢

@tomk9237 Жыл бұрын

Sorry Seiko but for what they are charging in today’s market they need better movements. I’m a former fanboy but the increase in prices coupled with lack of qc has really soured me on them. For the same money the micro brands are putting a hurt on Seiko.

@kerpal321 Жыл бұрын

donald trump is one of americas greatest heroes

@EscapementWatch Жыл бұрын

No politics on this channel bro!

@TalkingtoGod222 Жыл бұрын

For $1300 I'm going elsewhere. Too many way better options at that price point. 2 micro-holes? Give me a break.

@damnAmsterdammer Жыл бұрын

Nope! been there done that.

@zypang1447 Жыл бұрын

Has a 6R35 that Seiko refuses to QC, oil, or calibrate even on $1300 watches, no thanks. And seems the bezel still sucks. Not when $500 microbrands with Swiss movements exist that are QC, oiled and regulated. And they come with far superior bezels. Seiko are the worst value above $500.

@AdamAus85 Жыл бұрын

F&ck, bunch of money for a watched cased in where, Thailand?

@mallek1989 Жыл бұрын

You know it’s a Seiko cuz the bezels don’t line up 😂

@bradd3840 Жыл бұрын

Reading the comments I was thinking I was the only one that noticed but that would drive me crazy...

@mallek1989 Жыл бұрын

@@bradd3840 dude my King Samurai has the most misaligned bezel you could possibly have. As soon as you get close to alignment, it clicks into the next position. Luckily there’s a lot of play on the bezel, so I could carefully line it up before it clicks, but it’s like right on the edge. So now the first thing I focus on when seeing a Seiko is the bezel alignment lol

@ollyw2897 7 ай бұрын

@@mallek1989my king samurai is exactly the same! Bezel just clicks past alignment. Chapter ring way off. Maybe they are all consistently inconsistent?? I think the alignment is better on the price range of this video. My 62 Mas is spot on.