Sea-Gull Ocean Star Automatic Dive Watch Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ม.ค. 2025
- In today's video, we check out the Sea-Gull Ocean Star dive watch. This automatic 200 meter water resistant watch boasts a nice 44mm case with tremendous wrist presence. Available in blue or black, this handsome diver is powered by a hand-winding and hacking Sea-Gull ST2130 movement that beats at 28,800 BPH for a super smooth seconds hand. It also includes a scratch resistant sapphire crystal, so it will look new for years to come.
Check it out and see if you need one in your collection.
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I'm a Chinese woman. I'm happy you are displaying this brand proudly. Thank you for your respect! I will be purchasing for myself and friends.
Yu T. Can I be your friend ? Jaja
Me too please :)
I love sea-gull watches. Planning to buy one more in the future.
@@couterei.1953 Your birth certificate is an apology letter from Durex.
I just got the black version of this watch and I absolutely love it. I was worried it would be too big for my seven and a quarter inch wrist, but its fit and feel is wonderful. I am 73, so I love the cyclops date and the legibility in general. The crown is a big improvement over Orient and Seiko. Really smooth and precise.
Thank you for a great review.
After 3 years how's the watch held up Neil? Your opinion would be of great interest. I'm seriously considering buying one myself. Thanks 👍
The smoothness and precision of operation of the crown surpasses all that I know.
You sir, outclass everybody when it comes to wrist watches 👌🏼
Beautiful watch - loved the blue one 👌🏼
Me too!
I saw one in person and I couldn't believe the fit , the finish and quality in general of that watch ..... Wow , Seagull is really raising the bar .
got mined delivered today (with extra 3 years service) to replace my Apple Watch. the bezel is not 100% perfect but people won't notice from a distance. great shinny looking.
This looks like a fantastic watch. It checks all the boxes for me. I would LOVE to see a comparison video to the Seiko Sumo.
This watch looks much better than any other Divers Watch i've encountered...
I just got the Ocean Star from you guys and I must say that I am VERY pleased.
Thank you for that!
What a beauty that blue one is. And what a great review. It's a skill to try to sell a product with no BS and you do it with style. Thanks.
just received the Ocean Star,,,a fabulous watch;,I have owned Rolexes, Glycines, Oris, Steinhart,,,etc, and this one one of the best quality pieces I have ever owned...looks and feels like a 3000.00 watch....mw
Great to hear! Glad you like it.
How is it keeping time? Updates?
I totally agree with you. Same overall quality than the Swiss divers priced more than twice and sometimes with a worse isochronism.
They also do a 300m version and a ceramic bezel version too
I love Seiko and Tissot (great product/value) but when I saw the 1963 model I was stuned. Then I went to the Sea-Gull homepage and I saw this model and thought that is a great ORIS competitor but for 1/4 of the price. It really looks like a bargain for what it offers, and It is an original model (all inhouse).
I've just ordered the blue version of the Ocean Star. Eagerly looking forward to receiving it. A beautifully designed dive watch, better looking in my eyes than many nominally "superior" divers costing four or even five figures.
Hope the watch face elements such as the chapter ring and bezel line up well. I'm a retired architect, and somewhat OCD about certain things. Not everything of course, but obviously misaligned watch face elements are hard to ignore and overlook.
I know the movement is impeccable based on Mark's coverage.
If everything checks out externally I'll be a very happy camper.
I just received mine this afternoon, 16 day delivery. Got all the protective wrap off and set the time and date. I need to size it later tonight or tomorrow when I have time. I really like what I see so far. I'll see how well it wears and keeps time after a month's break-in.
So how was it?
@@MystoGun650 pretty nice for the money. It's currently running at +17 s/d; acceptable.
@@GregJGreenNice, good to know.
Brilliant review _ I don’t care about what people think about large watches - thank you for taking the words right outta my mouth
really nice review, honest and like the way you think. nice to have something different and its what you like not what other think of it. keep the great reviews coming
After quite a bit of research, I narrowed down my choice for a diver under $500 to this or the Glycine Combat Sub ( Goldeneye). It was close, I liked them both a lot.
I didn't love the PVD plating on the Goldeneye, but I like the overall look of the watch a bit more, I trust the quality more as well and I am a bit of a Glycine fan in general, so I ended up going with the with the Combat Sub. Still, there's no law saying I can't someday have both.
I just ordered the limited green edition! Cannot wait to have it!
And....?
Thanks for the vid. I remember telling you about this exact model in another video of yours (also featuring Sea-gull watches). This looks all good to me, except that printed Sea-gull branding. It especially stands out as rather "flat" when there are applied markers and a sun-burst dial.
Now that you mention it, it seems the flat branding is their style. Only the gold star stand out. Looking through their current line, over 200 watches, I found only one with applied logo on their air force chronograph model D304 and that's not even a Seagull logo.
Thanks so much!
I have an older st5 model and that has a Blue Seagull applied logo which I like. The little rose gold star is lovely on my Seagull Ocean Star. I have the black one
I have a 2022 version. If people don't want a cyclops it is easy to remove using a gas lighter. It can be put back with UV glue. It's a fantastic watch and the updated version has better batons imo. The bezel is upgraded now also
Sea-Gull makes good watches.
They do indeed!
Ceramic bezel or painted. ? Scratch a bezel and the looks are done
How big is the bracelet for the watch as in how large of a wrist will it fit? Thank you.
looks great. hope they add a no date 40-42mm version
That's a great recommendation.
It looks great value and with the build quality it really is a very good buy, I'm very tempted.
Nice video. Watch size depends on what you find suitable not on what others prefer. I agree totally.
Thank you for sharing my views!
Solid end links are nice but so many ppl obsessed with those also immediately swap on a NATO upon getting the watch.
Haha, so true! I actually don't care either way.
kongmw for 400$ should have solid And links no questions asked if you didn’t I absolutely would question the rest of the quality of the walk. As far as the net metal straps go
kongmw didn’t finish but hit the send button by accident as far as the nato I don’t understand it either I think it makes this particular walk and a lot of other beautiful watchers ugly you need to use that strap correctly and a lot of people don’t they just put it on anything because it’s all NATO strap
Mark, great review as always, buddy. You are going to make me purchase a Seagull now. :-)
LOL, thank you kind sir!
I bought this watch, waiting for it to arrive. I was really impressed with the quality and finish.
Bobby Jo Cowpoke how is it, are you pleased?
great video as always
Appreciate it, thank you.
Nicely delivered information. I like your channel! Subscribed
It's tempting but at that price point I'd rather a Glycine combat sub personally. I'll be keeping an eye on this brand now though. Your review was well worth the viewing. Thanks Marc.
Seagull did raise the price on these, but I would have thought the Glycine Combat Sub is still significantly more expensive -- unless you buy the Glycine from a grey marketer like Jomashop. I think Long Island watch is an AD for Seagull now.
Under Invicta's ownership, Glycine's prices on models that I've followed have dropped significantly. For the same line, newer builds with the eagle logo are priced lower than the stock with the crown logo. Just don't know what's the difference underneath for such large price difference. There's not much information out there.
Thank you.
Lance Uppercut:
I ended up getting the Glycine ( Goldeneye) instead of this, but it was a close decision.
That really is a nice piece. China is producing some fine watches now. Good to see.
They sure are!
Shanghai brand also not bad.
These brands mentioned have to been making watches since the 60s with great quality, reason why we don’t hear so much about them, is one..the stereotype cheap Chinese product has made a bad name for china, two the lack of trust with foreign watch buyers.
They can make cool stuff when they’re not constantly making Submariner copies
Lovely watch- I don’t care if it’s Chinese, it’s awesome!
With the new ceramic bezel/enhanced lume version of this watch, it's time for an update to this video!
Very nice looking watch just a bit big for me. One day I hope to add a Sea-Gull Chrono.
Nice style though!
Thank you for another great review
Thanks for watching.
What is the weight for this watch?
Really enjoyed your Ocean Star review. Can you review the Seagull Tourbillons?
When will you have this watch on stock?
I’m buying one from you once I save up enough!
hi. ocean star vs mako, wich one u think is better?
I know the logo is meant to look like a front facing silhouette of a seagull in flight but all I can imagine is the outline of an envelope.
I see that, and also sometimes think it would be a good car logo.
Long Island Watch Now that you mention it, I can't imagine Mazda would be happy.
On Chinese Seagull website it says this watch has 43mm case.
What's 1mm between friends?
Thanks, Mark.
Thanks for watching.
Is the watch heavy? I like solid, heavy watches. 44 is perfect for my big wrist. The deep/dark blue is stunning!
It feels good in hand, not too heavy.
Just under 200 grammes on the solid bracelet.
Hi. Bezel ceramic?
I’m very torn on this watch. I love the high vph and its gorgeous. Aside from the 60 click bezel I’m reading mixed reviews on their quality control. Debating saving for a Tag but $1200 is a lot for me. WHAT SHOULD I DO?!? 😩
Eric Scamman get a SEIKO price is within ur reach and excellent aftersales support with plenty of 3rd party watch maker able to repair. Easily repairable, excellent quality and aftersales support.
Thanks for the informations on this nice piece. Nice review but...Pls display on screen the Model Number and price (approx). Voice not sufficiant here.
Please make a video about Sea-gull D813.518 Automatic Mechanical Men's Watch Self Winding(Green Dial)
Mark, great review, and I've liked Sea-Gull for some time. My concern is most I've seen still aren't quite on even par, regarding fit & finish, and status level, compared with entry level Swiss models from Tissot, Victorinox, Hamilton, or even Bulova, and since being in the mid $400 range, are now squarely in their territory.
I think this one kind of tips the tables a bit; even the movement is decently higher than most entry level movements.
Long Island Watch seagull watches are beautiful and as you display them they seem wonderful. Right off the bat considering the sapphire crystal and the overall appearance I say that I would like to have one. My main concern is that I live in Texas it is humid here and I sweat. I wonder how long it will keep its case finished?
Mark Walters :
I wouldn't worry too much about that. It's designed to be in salt water.
Great video. Thanks for doing these. How would you say the Seagull diver compares to the Orient, regardless of price?
Feels better in the hand I would say.
Show more of the bezel action....
Sorry, next time, maybe. . .
How's the bezel action? Similar to any other watches out there?
@@TTttt293 Bezel action is perfect
Great video as usual Mark. Question, is there any reason that you do not carry the Lum-Tec brand especially since they are a US watch manufacturer and you support Hemel? Just curious.........Thanks, Jerry
OOOOOOoohhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! Very nice! Was not expecting that.
Glad you liked it!
Great review. Thanks!
Thank you kind sir!
My next watch!!! 💪💪💪
Marc, would any warranty issues be handled by you or would it require it ship to China? Just wondering how that works.
How is the quality on Sea-Gull watches compared to Seiko and Orient?
Excellent quality.
for the price much better
They are almost at the same level, no less or more on the quality.
How does the like compare to Seiko amazing like? Half as good, 75% as good? Anyone left in these comments to answer that has one?
Thank B
Everything lines up on mine and the 28800bph movement is very accurate
I took the cyclops off mine it looks so so much better now
blathum9 is it easy Todo? Would love to see a pic of it?
je viens de commander la nouvelle, avec céramique couronne. j'espère qu'elle est fiable dans le temps.
mark u should review pagani design aqua racer too
谢谢，I have one too, love it.
i like it! nice review!
Thanks!
Is quality good for a chinese watch?
Do you ship to Asia ( Malaysia) ?
Sea-Gull has been around since 1955. They are the world's largest producer of watch movements.
will order tomorrow,do you recommend?,
Absolutely!!!!
nice red arrow 2nds hand - for a chinese watch i'm surprised it is 44mm... i have REALLY small wrists so that limits my options - the most i can go with is 42mm and that is already pushing it.
I agree with you on the size; kind of surprising.
Nice watch, they should launch a $200 watch in their dive watch line to compete with the like of Orient (Mako, Ray), Seiko (SKX, Turtle), and Citizen.
I think this movement is far superior.
I understand your comment on the better movement and sapphire is nice. Question remains; Can I use it for diving? is the 200m just a print or ISO certified. In other words, can it swim or will it drown at 100ft?
I own 2 Sea Gull watches, including a 1963 reissue. Both keep excellent time. Both broke! I have written 5 times to them, using their "contact form" and have NEVER received any form of reply. Be careful buying their watches. If you need any help from the factory, you're out of luck.
I am sure that it is a very nice watch, but I am not ready to spend that much on a a watch made in China yet.
Maybe you'll get over it :)
Don't wait too long! I have added a total of 26 Chinese watches to my collection over the past year and I have no regrets whatsoever. After far too long the Chinese watch industry is becoming one of which the Chinese can be proud. The manufacturers of assorted tacky horrors and fakes are still in business, hard at work giving the overall Chinese watch industry a bad name, but three of the brands I have bought should, given time, change the opinions held by the more fair-minded buyers.
SeaGull is one of those three brands; their movements and watches are now far more than just good value for money. Without the crippling greed of UK Customs and Excise I would now be waiting for the arrival of one of the watches our friend presents in this video, or one of the other SeaGulls I seem to remember he has already presented. (I'm old enough to plead some Amendment or other when I forget things...).
My grandfather used to say the same thing about things made in Japan
OH So Close! 42mm, date at 6 o'clock and this would be perfect. Mark next time you talk to them, tell them 42mm, date at 6 killer watch.
Hi Mark, do you know how to remove the ocean star's bezel? It's so tight, I couldn't get any play to insert anything to pry it open, not even a thin fishing line gets in there. Thanks in advance if you have any suggestions.
42mm would have been perfect
Pretty nice watch, good review could equal positives and negatives a bit more. I would buy something else with that money.
Thanks for the feedback.
Watch with 28800 is good watch. I got a citizen old watch lady also eta 6900 Japan no. How many by paypal
Well it does come from China and I am an American. 200m water resistance. ISO rated? Can we trust them when they say 200 m? I wouldn't do much more than snorkeling.
I do think you can, yes.
just bought it...
Ahhh, perfect!!! Thank you sir!
You would think Chinese people being smaller they would have smaller sizes , I would be interested just to big !
Parnis has ceramic bezel. Disappointing this Seagull does not have ceramic.
the only thing i don't like is the price
mino dino whats the price
Polished links always look so cheap. A deal breaker for me.
Just wonder. Did you see the Zenith Defy Lab Oscillator watch? What do you think? Is this as good as Seiko Spring drive?
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And will you sell these watches if they become less pricey?
Haven't seen it yet; will take a look. Zenith is not a brand that would ever do above the table business with an internet company. Old world thinking from old world people.
Damn too big for my wrist.😕
Japan is new Switzerland... Tomorrow, China will be new Japan!
I'd be all over this thing if it weren't so large
Maybe give it a shot!
I have skinny wrists and it wears fine.
Too big, too expensive, pass
Icuok joe byee
Buy a swiss diver. It's cheaper than the Ocean Star, improving their quality.
Icuok joe in Chinese online store it’s only about 200 dollars
I will still passing from Chinese brands, it's not a good investment in my opinion, for some hundreds more, you can get a better watch!.
Not sure that's true, but ok, thank you!
Long Island Watch yeah he is not so right about this
Eternal Flame. FYI, Seagull has been making watches since 1955. Also, Seagull produces more movements than any other manufacturer in the world. . You are ignorant of the awesomeness of Chinese watch makers.
They are copies so at least they do not pretend to be swiss watches. Still though made in China, so by definition they will not work for a long period. I am always scared shitless by their nuclear weapons. They either they will not work(happy scenario) or they will malfunction with disastrous results.
Yikes!