Just stumbled upon one in my local store today. It was his only one. Even got a small discount! This thing is exactly what I’ve been wanting aside from it not being auto. Never gonna happen at this price point though. Super happy with it.
I ordered the black one. I was bothered by it's small size but, over time, this little guy has really grown on me! Excellent with a variety of straps ( especially NATO) the small size makes it great for biking and working out. Has a high " cool factor." This chrono is getting lots of wrist time. I'm happy with my purchase.
Bro, we need our chronographs to be able up to measure up to 12 hours. 60 minutes just isn't enough. Scrap the 24hr subdial and give us a 12-hour totalizer.
@@GeorgeUK84 Honestly most people who buy chronographs don't really use the chronograph function. Just like how most people who buy dive watches don't go swimming.
Older me is starting to like solar watches and not having to deal with winding watches and setting time. Been looking more into Citizen Eco Drive and Seiko Solar watches lately.
Will pick one of these up in a year or two when the price drops and they go on sale. For the bracelet, I don't mind it, but also think it would look great on a black or brown rally/racing strap. Shame they didn't lume all the indicies.
Just sold my Steinhart Paul Newman homage, but I'm still a sucker for nice panda-dials. That said: Based on pics, I would've expected to dislike this Seiko for the black-but-not-really-black subdials. Seeing it on video now, that doesn't bother me nearly as much as that deeply recessed date-disc. Although I probably wouldn't even notice that if I saw the watch in real life... :D
This is a handsome watch. I appreciate the solar functionality. Thank you for the review. I have an older seiko titanium quartz chronograph that I need to dig out and put a battery in and see if I can get the hands realligned per your instructions (or whatever the internet says is the method).
Other than few honest collectors out there, there are still people who are buying these only to sell them to make some profit, then they parade on how you can be rich by collecting watches. Oh come on, you know that's not right, nor it's true in most cases. Just hurting the watch collector community.
@japanwatchconnection depends on how you collect watches. There are some healthy collector community out there by exchanging cool watches with one another in more affordable ways. Don't have to be rich to be a collector. I think that's part of myth for most
I'm so glad that I watched this review. Very informative and can't wait for my local AD to call me for this watch! Thanks Rob! Another great review from you! Happy holiday and Merry Christmas 🎄
That’s super sweet. I have an SSC637 Seiko Chronograph that has the same issue with the hands becoming misaligned occasionally. Especially when the battery dies. Similar fix though so it’s no big deal.
This is the first time I'm watching one of your videos. I laughed my lungs out my arse laughing when all of a sudden, the little hand pointer thingy came into the frame! Your review has sold me on this watch. So thanks. If I can get a good deal here in the uk...
If you hafta have the B&W Panda, then yeah hard to find, but you can get the other color combos for sub. $600. and in my opinion they look better anywayz. Or go for other 3 register Seiko solar chrono's for less than $300!
Hey thank you for the review! It would be amazing if you manage to also show 3rd person's view of your watches you review. It helps a lot if you see another person wearing the watch with arms resting on a table or something like that.
Great to the point review. Pretty watch. I like Seiko chronographs. I feel that this one is bit expensive compared to existing battery and solar chronographs Seiko makes. .. and I seem to have bought !ike Recraft SSC 667 which is extremely similar solar in blue. Flighties, Pilot chronographs.
I've heard some of the other colorways are easier to obtain the blue one (815) looks real nice with red dials and some numbers on the bezel. Since I already have a Panda Hamilton and Fortis, I would opt for another color.
Contacted my AD months earlier and put in my deposit, got it a week after its release. Love this watch 🐼 awesome review btw! Didnt know about the A and B button adjusting the energy and chronograph hands to alignment 👍🏻
The bracelet thing is exactly why Seiko isn't what they used to be. Back in the day they would design a bracelet specifically for this model that nothing else would use.
I'm on the fence. I don't like the X logo. I hate the date window and wish they didn't put it on. I don't like the male endlinks. And I don't like the lack of micro adjustment.
@@arielargo hmm, I think you have bought a replica or refurbished, the original Seiko bracelet matches perfectly with the watch case, maybe you have been sold a refurbished one brother
I ordered mine one month ago and I'm still waiting for delivery. I really hope to get it before Christmas. I know it's not perfect but I fell in love the moment I saw it. I think it would look great with a sailcloth strap or with a grey suede strap.
So what are they calling it? The Speedtona? How about the Seikmaster? And the bracelet issue is kind of lazy to be honest. I like it but I wouldn't pay $600+ for it.
I feel like it's about double the price it should be. The bracelet is a miss and it's expensive for solar. 2 microadjust and no half links is not acceptable in 2021...
I got mine a week ago and is a awesome watch. I disagree with the bracelet review, I think is perfect for the watch. Great review and thank you for the second hand alignment tip !!
As usual, Seiko in Australia has tried to gouge its customers with a RRP of the equivalent of US $735 (AUD $1,050). Fortunately I managed to get mine from a local AD who was having a flash sale before the popularity of this model became known. I paid the equivalent of US $524. Happy days.
When can we see the new 41mm big brother of this? ssc911p1 I just ordered mine last week will probably have it tomorrow. Excited but also feel stupid paying 700 euros for a quartz seiko
Best comment EVER!!! That's the very reason that I bought the Pagani Design Panda 1701. Easier to source and it's got the very good Seiko VR63 mecha-quartz movement.
I first try the prospect speed timer in UK and I fell in love with the size and style. Really fits someone’s personality, wants & needs. My wife got me one as a gift. Seiko label it as a green but in my eyes it’s a lovely “ dark emerald green”.
There are different reasons watches dont stay perfect. Alot is friction. But the hands of a watch vibrate when you walk. Thats all to a central shaft that then the hours. Minutes. Seconds. All resonate separately. If you were to apply pressure to one or more hands. The watch stops working. So to is the resonance of walking translating vibration to the components. The watch is experiencing resistance. So the ability to reset so effectively is impressive. But you dont have a caliper to really make it all exact
As a bracelet guy, you had me on edge at bracelet doesn't match the watch and lost me at pin and collar. Great looking watch, but nah, not doing it for $675 at that point. Great review, though.
Got mine from Japan and paid well under what retail is in Australia. It says it's limited edition and has made in Japan on the case back and hang tag. My friend got one that is assembled in Malaysia and does not say Made in Japan on it and no mention of limited edition. Little bit confused, can anyone help shed some light on this?
I have several Seiko's, and I'm working on getting my watch collection into a bigger price bracket including Oris, Todor, etc....but I see no reason to get this Seiko Chrono over the Pagani Daytona homage....just got this Pagani and am quite impressed with it...worth all $80.
@@thoughtproduct7045 Bro, I get it, I own Seiko's, and mod them on the side...I'm just saying, for THIS price, there are better options for price vs quality. I'd look at a Hamilton before this for a tad more. Seiko's are ok...at the lower price point. $500 and up, I'm looking elsewhere.
When seiko wont make these anymore the honey comb colour will be the most popular because no one wanted them and it rare . people like the panda because its more wearable to any swag
Wow after you explaining all the dials I actually like the watch better now. Interesting. I wonder if this one is a strap monster?? What do you think? I’m a strap guy.
Although I wish they had added at least those little lume plots at each hour mark, it's better than nothing. This is likely a bit small for my taste for a chronograph, but you can bet I'm trying one on if they have it the next time I'm at my local Seiko Luxe AD. The bracelet end links not matching the case is definitely a quirk. I don't hate it though. At least it's got milled portions, and the they aren't trying to push hardlex on is over $600. Thanks for the review.
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Just stumbled upon one in my local store today. It was his only one. Even got a small discount! This thing is exactly what I’ve been wanting aside from it not being auto. Never gonna happen at this price point though. Super happy with it.
how much did you get it for and where at?!
I ordered the black one. I was bothered by it's small size but, over time, this little guy has really grown on me! Excellent with a variety of straps ( especially NATO) the small size makes it great for biking and working out. Has a high " cool factor." This chrono is getting lots of wrist time. I'm happy with my purchase.
Bro, we need our chronographs to be able up to measure up to 12 hours. 60 minutes just isn't enough. Scrap the 24hr subdial and give us a 12-hour totalizer.
@@GeorgeUK84 Honestly most people who buy chronographs don't really use the chronograph function. Just like how most people who buy dive watches don't go swimming.
This ones a major hit for Seiko and i thought they were getting out of the solar business. Great review Rob!
Had mine for a week now. Stunner and perfectly sized. Agree about the bracelet but it's not a showstopper. Nice review as always.
I think I’m gonna pick one of these up. It has a Daytona flavor .. looks good 👍
Older me is starting to like solar watches and not having to deal with winding watches and setting time. Been looking more into Citizen Eco Drive and Seiko Solar watches lately.
They don’t have souls.
Randomly got a email from seiko about being in stock and got mine . Paid full price but it’s worth it .
I really like this model. This hobby gets expensive.
It can escalate fast. It’s ok to window shop too. Like them not own them. I own very few.
Match? .. I thought both appeared to be close fitted brushed stainless steel?
Will pick one of these up in a year or two when the price drops and they go on sale. For the bracelet, I don't mind it, but also think it would look great on a black or brown rally/racing strap. Shame they didn't lume all the indicies.
Great re-alignment tip! FWIW, I think the SSC817 model with a striking mustard-coloured dial is the one to go for.
Just sold my Steinhart Paul Newman homage, but I'm still a sucker for nice panda-dials. That said: Based on pics, I would've expected to dislike this Seiko for the black-but-not-really-black subdials. Seeing it on video now, that doesn't bother me nearly as much as that deeply recessed date-disc. Although I probably wouldn't even notice that if I saw the watch in real life... :D
This is a handsome watch. I appreciate the solar functionality. Thank you for the review. I have an older seiko titanium quartz chronograph that I need to dig out and put a battery in and see if I can get the hands realligned per your instructions (or whatever the internet says is the method).
Other than few honest collectors out there, there are still people who are buying these only to sell them to make some profit, then they parade on how you can be rich by collecting watches. Oh come on, you know that's not right, nor it's true in most cases. Just hurting the watch collector community.
@japanwatchconnection depends on how you collect watches. There are some healthy collector community out there by exchanging cool watches with one another in more affordable ways. Don't have to be rich to be a collector. I think that's part of myth for most
This is a really nice looking chrono...I love a panda dial 😊👍
Nice one Rob
Regards from England 👍🏴
I'm so glad that I watched this review. Very informative and can't wait for my local AD to call me for this watch! Thanks Rob! Another great review from you! Happy holiday and Merry Christmas 🎄
2:57 omg this hand killed me 😂😂😂
But good idea actually.
An evolution of the Sportura series.
with this watch i would go for a black rubber band
Saytona is awesome if you don’t want to drop $17,000 on a watch.
Strapcode has a gorgeous jubilee bracelet for this, just got the watch, and the bracelet seems a little flimsy, so the strapcode is on it's way.
That’s super sweet. I have an SSC637 Seiko Chronograph that has the same issue with the hands becoming misaligned occasionally. Especially when the battery dies. Similar fix though so it’s no big deal.
Happens, easy fix. Thankfully
What if the 9:00 subdial seconds hand is misaligned?
Great! I just saved myself $29,000.00 and a colonoscopy humiliation by rolex by buying this watch! Thank you.
This is the first time I'm watching one of your videos. I laughed my lungs out my arse laughing when all of a sudden, the little hand pointer thingy came into the frame! Your review has sold me on this watch. So thanks. If I can get a good deal here in the uk...
If you hafta have the B&W Panda, then yeah hard to find, but you can get the other color combos for sub. $600. and in my opinion they look better anywayz.
Or go for other 3 register Seiko solar chrono's for less than $300!
Hey thank you for the review! It would be amazing if you manage to also show 3rd person's view of your watches you review. It helps a lot if you see another person wearing the watch with arms resting on a table or something like that.
Received one of these a couple weeks ago. Love it.
nice looking chronograph
Great to the point review. Pretty watch. I like Seiko chronographs. I feel that this one is bit expensive compared to existing battery and solar chronographs Seiko makes. .. and I seem to have bought !ike Recraft SSC 667 which is extremely similar solar in blue. Flighties, Pilot chronographs.
What a beautiful watch thank you very much for sharing this
Im getting my self one today. I chose this over the new one cause I think it looks better than the latter.
I've heard some of the other colorways are easier to obtain the blue one (815) looks real nice with red dials and some numbers on the bezel. Since I already have a Panda Hamilton and Fortis, I would opt for another color.
675 us dollars and a decent braclet...,.. that my kind of humor ...... Rob lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It’s sold out! So $675 is a right price
Rob...what device do you use for the pin and collar system?
(Esslinger’s Seiko device is $82)
Contacted my AD months earlier and put in my deposit, got it a week after its release. Love this watch 🐼 awesome review btw! Didnt know about the A and B button adjusting the energy and chronograph hands to alignment 👍🏻
Yes the A/B button adjustments were a nice suprise! Who reads manuals right? Haha
I really like it . Thanks for explaining it all .
Thanks for zooming in more smoothly. I'm easily startled. lol
Great review, thanks!
Thanks for the tip on how to adjust the seconds hand. It does get mis aligned but after a while it goes back to normal even without touching it.
The bracelet thing is exactly why Seiko isn't what they used to be. Back in the day they would design a bracelet specifically for this model that nothing else would use.
Man thankssss for the hint for chronograph hand!
I'm on the fence. I don't like the X logo. I hate the date window and wish they didn't put it on. I don't like the male endlinks. And I don't like the lack of micro adjustment.
Don’t buy it!! As simple as that!
All solid points, still very cool they made this model.
I have one with black gator strap. This watch is perfect for small wrists.
Well done. Simple and to the point with great vid quality and silky audio. 10/ 10. First time viewer and now a sub.
the alignment feature is really cool
Nice pick up! Awesome review too! I just cringed a little bit when you moved the minute hand counter clockwise. Lol i always go clockwise hahah
I dont see the problem with the bracelet , for me matches perfectly.
It does, it just looks like a third party generic bracelet. Would've been nice if the brushing matched like the case.
@@arielargo hmm, I think you have bought a replica or refurbished, the original Seiko bracelet matches perfectly with the watch case, maybe you have been sold a refurbished one brother
Seiko got it right this time. Best review 👍👍👍 Rob
I think I'd rather go with the Lorier Gemini panda dial over the Seiko. The Seiko does look good though
Nice review Rob! That power indicator/chronograph hand function is cool!
Got me 2 of these. waiting for white rubber strap so my wife can use the other one.
I ordered mine one month ago and I'm still waiting for delivery. I really hope to get it before Christmas. I know it's not perfect but I fell in love the moment I saw it. I think it would look great with a sailcloth strap or with a grey suede strap.
Hope you land it soon
first time i saw it i was like "needdddd"
lmao
So what are they calling it? The Speedtona? How about the Seikmaster? And the bracelet issue is kind of lazy to be honest. I like it but I wouldn't pay $600+ for it.
Seitona
I got 25% off on mine 😎
Legit deal. Most are paying full retail.
The watch looks great, but as you pointed out, the bracelet looks terribly mismatched.
because he received a refurbished one
First >
I feel like it's about double the price it should be. The bracelet is a miss and it's expensive for solar. 2 microadjust and no half links is not acceptable in 2021...
It’s acceptable for me and the price is right
Good for you
I put mine on a black FKM rubber strap. looks even better now.
I got mine a week ago and is a awesome watch. I disagree with the bracelet review, I think is perfect for the watch. Great review and thank you for the second hand alignment tip !!
Good bracelet, end link doesn’t match the case. Facts
As usual, Seiko in Australia has tried to gouge its customers with a RRP of the equivalent of US $735 (AUD $1,050). Fortunately I managed to get mine from a local AD who was having a flash sale before the popularity of this model became known. I paid the equivalent of US $524. Happy days.
Try living in the UK - they're £590 which equate to US $781!
When can we see the new 41mm big brother of this? ssc911p1 I just ordered mine last week will probably have it tomorrow. Excited but also feel stupid paying 700 euros for a quartz seiko
What a great homage to the Pagani Design chronograph!
Lol, you're going to give someone an aneurysm! 😂
@@swillia6rider At least the Pagani has a Seiko quartz movement like this one should have instead of the gimmicky ridiculous solar fiasco/
Best comment EVER!!! That's the very reason that I bought the Pagani Design Panda 1701. Easier to source and it's got the very good Seiko VR63 mecha-quartz movement.
😂😂😂
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These are under $500 on Amazon right now
This watch is absolutely beautiful
I first try the prospect speed timer in UK and I fell in love with the size and style. Really fits someone’s personality, wants & needs. My wife got me one as a gift. Seiko label it as a green but in my eyes it’s a lovely “ dark emerald green”.
Glad I waited a year to pick one up. Paid $400 including tax and shipping for a brand new one! I couldn't justify paying near $700 for this.
There are different reasons watches dont stay perfect. Alot is friction. But the hands of a watch vibrate when you walk. Thats all to a central shaft that then the hours. Minutes. Seconds. All resonate separately. If you were to apply pressure to one or more hands. The watch stops working. So to is the resonance of walking translating vibration to the components. The watch is experiencing resistance. So the ability to reset so effectively is impressive. But you dont have a caliper to really make it all exact
So a jubilee bracelet will do it justice then?
As a bracelet guy, you had me on edge at bracelet doesn't match the watch and lost me at pin and collar. Great looking watch, but nah, not doing it for $675 at that point. Great review, though.
Cool watch but is it worth the price? I don't know..
$800 and up is the going price... Dealers are sold out.
Good holiday gift idea.
$700 and the bracelet doesn’t match the case by a mile. Shame on you seiko
Got mine from Japan and paid well under what retail is in Australia. It says it's limited edition and has made in Japan on the case back and hang tag. My friend got one that is assembled in Malaysia and does not say Made in Japan on it and no mention of limited edition. Little bit confused, can anyone help shed some light on this?
THX nice video
I have several Seiko's, and I'm working on getting my watch collection into a bigger price bracket including Oris, Todor, etc....but I see no reason to get this Seiko Chrono over the Pagani Daytona homage....just got this Pagani and am quite impressed with it...worth all $80.
Pagani 😂
@@entroheat seiko 😂
@@benlittlechilds1192 Not comparable bro, don't be silly. Seiko is a respected watch brand for the price point.
@@thoughtproduct7045 Bro, I get it, I own Seiko's, and mod them on the side...I'm just saying, for THIS price, there are better options for price vs quality. I'd look at a Hamilton before this for a tad more. Seiko's are ok...at the lower price point. $500 and up, I'm looking elsewhere.
The three worst things from history:
1) Hitler
2) Osama bin Laden
3) Pin and collar links
I have several seiko watches but can't get into solar for some reason wish they made a mechanical with rhis dial
When seiko wont make these anymore the honey comb colour will be the most popular because no one wanted them and it rare . people like the panda because its more wearable to any swag
Only Seiko would put an unsigned crown on a watch at that price.😡
Does that bracelet fit the 62mas reissues???
My seconds hand in small dial is off, is there a way to fix that?
Wow after you explaining all the dials I actually like the watch better now. Interesting. I wonder if this one is a strap monster?? What do you think? I’m a strap guy.
hands can get misalligned for example after some minor impact to the watch etc.
the top button doesn't click when pushed, is it ok?
For the price it’s too expensive by USD150
Is it only me who thinks the seconds sub dial action looks a little clunky? Also a dark brown leather strap looks spectacular on this piece
Amazon dark beige dial $610 from two sellers
Bro the adjustment is mad useful thanks man!
Hola amigo tengo un seiko Panda que uso sábados y Domingos es una belleza de reloj saludes desde Costa Rica
🌹👌
Great video. Thanks for explaining the alignment.
I would like to see it with a leather strap. Nice vídeo as always
Why is the hour timer facing south?
I need help, i have a komanderskie k35,i want to buy a bezel, but i don't know the case number/code, can someone guide me? Or show me link, anything
If seiko just extended the lum and removed the date ...
The fauztina hands ruin it :(
Hah! Liked your little pointer!
Although I wish they had added at least those little lume plots at each hour mark, it's better than nothing. This is likely a bit small for my taste for a chronograph, but you can bet I'm trying one on if they have it the next time I'm at my local Seiko Luxe AD. The bracelet end links not matching the case is definitely a quirk. I don't hate it though. At least it's got milled portions, and the they aren't trying to push hardlex on is over $600. Thanks for the review.
Too bad it’s a solar