(***CORRECTION*** 6r35 is 21,600 Bph) DID YOU KNOW - The ‘turtle’ name is no longer trademarked. It was owned by some random guy in London but he never renewed it last year when his ownership expired….Seiko are using this name officially now on their websites. Why don’t Seiko trademark the name? I’ve contacted them recently to ask….if I get an answer I’ll let you know in a future video!
I bought the black dial with the silicone strap. This watch has some weight to it, and the 4:30 date window practically disappears. I also find it more comfortable to wear than the 143. I really like that fact that it’s all brushed-it has a very no-nonsense vibe. That bracelet is absolutely killer.
Hey, not a watch guy at all, but I just bought this as my first automatic watch and divers watch. Got the black dial (spb315). Love it, couldn’t be happier with it. You watch enthusiasts are a different breed. Just like audiophiles. I’m going to enjoy this watch for many years, as I travel through this wonderful universe.
I dislike 4’oclock date windows with a passion, in general, but having the date “level” as opposed to angled, as with most squared windows looks absolutely stunning, and, as you say, allows for the full index at 3. It’s subtle, functional and smart. Would like to see this on more watches.
Exactly like you've said @Daniel couldn't agree with you more. I'm convinced 4 o'clock date windows are demons from hell, especially when the date itself is also at an angle. With this the date itself is at least straight horizontally and fits with the rest of the text also on a horizontal straight line. This way I personally can cope with it.
I love the look on this one. Really attractive indices against the white dial. Great to see them addressing some of the concerns we have. Hopefully they keep up the qc improvements
Fantastic watch fully agree with everything you said. The bracelet for example is something you don't often see on Seiko watches. Love this colour combo with white dial, black bezel, a smidge of red, either on the second hand or somewhere on the dial and blue lume. Certainly something to consider for a Cedow colour variant. 👌
I love this watch. I'd wear it everyday so long as I didn't have to dress up. Love the white dial, the dimensions, bracelet. Such a great looking piece. Enjoy it!
Their pricing is way over the ridge. I don’t need 70 hours of reserve if I’m wearing it and beyond that I just couldn’t see buying a typical Seiko diver for that amount. I’m now looking at San Martin to replace Seiko’s round and round same old same old. Great video tho. Thanks.
A side effect of higher power reserve is that the main spring applies constant torque over a longer period which allows for better real world accuracy.
Nice first look! It looks great! The darkened hands make the whole thing doable for me. Bright silver hands on a white dial don’t have enough contrast fir me. I look forward to the two week video!
Wow, I'm almost a little upset that this came out soon after me purchasing a SPB 153... but then again, as much as I love white dials like the one you have, I love the green on the 153 even more. If they came out with the same green color version of this watch, I would have to sell my watch and get that one. Anyway, great video!!
Well done for getting one on the first day, it looks great 👍 . My only concern is the edge where the side transitions into the back of the case, one of the reasons the Turtle is so comfortable is the smooth curve into the back.
A more discreet clasp = fewer micro-adjust positions and thus a higher chance of not being able to get the fit you want. For that price I'd want the watch to fit perfectly all the time.
Something about a white dial diver, I've yet to add one to my collection so looking forward to the review, price is a bit rich as would rather the white dialed King Samurai and have some spare change.
Skx007 has been my main watch for the past 2 years, after all the skx used to only go for about 250-300 so I figured It was time for an upgrade. Was about to pull the trigger on the seiko willard X and then this was announced and I'm glad it was. Insane watch can't make my mind up but I know in a months time either the black or white dial version will be on my wrist.
Reminds me a lot of spork srp043, especially that colour matched date window on the black dial. But in a even better size, bracelet... but that price is just unreasonable, its three times of the spork. I agree the white dial is best choice, and that circular date window position makes a difference. It's evergreen
Apart from the bezel alignment I'm chuffed about the date being oriented as it should be. My Grand Seiko GMT doesn't do that; why haven't they been doing this all along?
The finishing on the aluminium bezel on the macro 5:12 looks awful , come on Sekio at this price you need to do better or substantially reduce the price.
I’ve been looking forward to this one. I’ve got the Rdunae version that I’ve had for over a year and it’s a cracking watch. It’ll be interesting to see how they compare.
Went with a Steeldive SD1977 slim turtle in green for $135 on bracelet. Way more affordable than 990 pound price of this Seiko. Hoping the green looks as nice as SRPH15. Interesting re-issue.
Ok, I love it, especially the case shape and the dial, and your effortless enthusiasm is so watchable as usual, but £990? In a post microbrand/chinese watch world, I cant justify it. At the moment... 🙂 Tell you what might be interesting though - ask if you can raid the stock room at F&G and check out the alignment on a batch of these; you may have just got lucky, but I hope not. Re dial/bezel - theres a stack of white dial/black bezel watches on ali you could check out for more inspiration, as well as the CW Trident Pro. Have a great weekend.
Amazing size and dimensions. I like it and agree the white dial is great. The price though. Double that of my King Turtle, which has a ceramic bezel and a strap code bracelet. That’s a big jump up….and yes I know it’s a better movemen. Ideally I’d like to see Seiko selling this on a bracelet for 750-800
A great alternative to this is the White One Piece, limited edition, Law Seiko 5 Sports tie in. O.K, it isn't really a diver, 100meter water resitance, but it has the same movement and comes in a lovely soft supple silic9ne strap. You can get them for 214 quid.
Seiko has always been great...but they really dig a hole for themselves by raising prices and then letting their QC go way down. I dont speak for everyone obviously but I just dont trust their product anymore. Not to mention most models have a sub par clasp, with no sapphire. I think they have some work to do to get back folks into their camp. That being said, this watch looks great and hopefully it is a forecast of things to come for this brand.
Beautiful. I actually prefer an aluminium bezel insert for vintage inspired divers - love a bit of wear on it. This might actually be a challenger for the SPB143 for me, which was tough over the last two years.
@@jim_bocho it's very possible. I've owned a lot of watches and the 143 has an impressively wearable set of proportions. I just end up wearing it more than any other watch in my collection. I'm very, very curious to see this watch in person and directly compare it. I had an SBDC061 and it has similar dimensions to this (a little wider, perhaps, but similar). Also very wearable. Seiko has really done a great job with these.
How does the build quality and finishing matchup to the Proxima MM300. I know the Seiko MM300 is a much better made watch, but how do their mid-range Prospex divers compare to the better homages?
I’m not sure about the case shape but I really like the date execution. It’s something on the bell&ross that’s always impressed me. It would really annoy me spending £1000 on a watch and having to throw the bracelet away, why can’t they be bothered putting on the fly adjustment on. Is it just me that thinks the bezel is slightly to the right off centre?
I used to not like the Seiko turtle case design but I have to admit it’s starting to grow on me. Love the little date window since I often need this reminder. Love the thinner height and lighter weight . Looks like they closed up the huge clasp gap seen on other Seiko diver clasps.
I think it's a bad decision to put the smaller outer on the clasp. I would prefer more than 2 micro adjustments. But otherwise a great offering from seiko.
My only thing is they put in very weak bracelet pins. When I carefully removed two links the pins went back in much too loosely. I had to adjust the pins themselves for a better hold. Come on Seiko.
Lose the date altogether and it’d be irresistible. Everything else would be forgiven. Otherwise, great review, put me off buying of personally. I really believe Seiko is at their best at the entry level. Under $500USD (when discounted - think SRPE93). And, on the other hand, I believe their ultra-expensive Prospex LX Divers (SNR’s) would be worth shelling out for. This middle ground, so-so spec type diver is no man’s land, I wouldn’t touch it.
£900 for a low beat inaccurate movement, aluminium bezel insert and stamped clasp… no thanks! But Seiko fans will buy anything, even if they put a plastic movement in these watches.
I really like the Doxa-like vibes on this release… but is the crown EXACTLY at 4 as on the original 6105-8000? No? Again disregarding the heritage, as on Willard re-releases? I know I am super knit-picky as this seems to be a really nice watch; but, for me, no cigar.
At this minute I'm finding it hard to get excited about new seikos iv just spent 900 on an spb147j1 I have had it for just over a week now and it's running about 20s slow every 12 hours
Not a fan of hardened stainless steel, it robs the steel of its natural lustre. Nice watch, but nearly a grand? Why anyone would choose this over one of the better homages I'm not sure. Nice to see something other than a fake three section bracelet. Nice but very expensive, could get a quality Swiss for the same money.
I’ve bought watches from Francis and Gaye in the past but when I’ve tried for a discount or even asked them to match other shops they refused so I have taken my money elsewhere. It’s a shame as I have spent a good few thousand on other watches in recent months elsewhere.
I’m surprised given they have a discount code on their website for 10% off everything and anything which you don’t even need to ask for. Call and speak to Ryan next time…I’ve had many emails from people saying great service and prices (including discounts)…maybe it Depends what watches you want
Love the watch overall but the aluminum bezel looks cheap for a watch that expensive. And, since you discussed the bezel color for white faced watches, black bezels look far better than white bezels in that situation.
the hour indices look extremely cheap and that date window is not very attractive......and an aluminum bezel insert. I really thought I was going to like this new release. Thanks for the great review, you saved me about $1200 usd.
Love it, just wished they'd ditched the useless, pointless date complication all together tho. But a vast improvement over the abomination at 3 they insist on spoiling all their divers with.
Before even watching the entire video I will say this. I have in my collection the Sumo black edition from a couple of years back. It does annoy me that people and reviewers don’t seem to pick up on just what a dreadful movement the 6R35 appears to be. It’s often a minute or so day!! Ok so perhaps the movement in my watch needs regulating, but why should it, the watch is only 18 months or so old. Additionally the Seiko’s I have with the 4R series movements kill the 6R hands down and as for comparisons with my COSC pieces, well let’s not go there. The point I am making is that Seiko is charging a grand+ plus for watches with the new 6R series movements. They are just not good enough with that movement inside at that price!
I’ve worn it a week and it’s 1 minute fast…I haven’t had or seen a bad 6r15 or 6r35…I’m not gunna crap on it until I have the experience to back it up…
For some reason, my one and only 6r gets magnetized occasionally. Never happened to any of my other watches. Probably coincidence but demagnetizing it puts it back to it's standard amount of daily deviation.
I was a Seiko fanboy for years but now I have exactly zero Seiko’s. The only thing I miss is their lume. For what they charge now there are too many better choices both name brands and micro brands. Even some of the Chinese watches offer way better value.
(***CORRECTION*** 6r35 is 21,600 Bph) DID YOU KNOW - The ‘turtle’ name is no longer trademarked. It was owned by some random guy in London but he never renewed it last year when his ownership expired….Seiko are using this name officially now on their websites. Why don’t Seiko trademark the name? I’ve contacted them recently to ask….if I get an answer I’ll let you know in a future video!
Why use a memorable name when the can just use a string of random letters and numbers? 😅
Cost of policing it.
I bought the black dial with the silicone strap. This watch has some weight to it, and the 4:30 date window practically disappears. I also find it more comfortable to wear than the 143.
I really like that fact that it’s all brushed-it has a very no-nonsense vibe.
That bracelet is absolutely killer.
Best 4:30 date window ever, the numerals being Parallel to the rest of the script NOT at 45deg is a massive win, porthole is a great way to do it too
Hey, not a watch guy at all, but I just bought this as my first automatic watch and divers watch. Got the black dial (spb315). Love it, couldn’t be happier with it.
You watch enthusiasts are a different breed. Just like audiophiles. I’m going to enjoy this watch for many years, as I travel through this wonderful universe.
Helluva nice first watch.
Just bought mine this past Friday. Gorgeous green dial. I am smitten and have not taken it off for 48 hours! THANKS FOR THE GREAT ANALYSIS, MATE!
I dislike 4’oclock date windows with a passion, in general, but having the date “level” as opposed to angled, as with most squared windows looks absolutely stunning, and, as you say, allows for the full index at 3. It’s subtle, functional and smart. Would like to see this on more watches.
ya i like that too
Well said, Daniel!
Many Bell&Ross have similar date windows. Also Sinn, just not round
Exactly like you've said @Daniel couldn't agree with you more. I'm convinced 4 o'clock date windows are demons from hell, especially when the date itself is also at an angle. With this the date itself is at least straight horizontally and fits with the rest of the text also on a horizontal straight line. This way I personally can cope with it.
Same here. So many otherwise nice watches that I'm having to pass on because of the 4 o'clock date window.
I love the look on this one. Really attractive indices against the white dial. Great to see them addressing some of the concerns we have. Hopefully they keep up the qc improvements
Fantastic watch fully agree with everything you said. The bracelet for example is something you don't often see on Seiko watches. Love this colour combo with white dial, black bezel, a smidge of red, either on the second hand or somewhere on the dial and blue lume. Certainly something to consider for a Cedow colour variant. 👌
Ow much! Nice but Ipaid less than four for my king turtle with ceramic bezel ffs
I love this watch. I'd wear it everyday so long as I didn't have to dress up. Love the white dial, the dimensions, bracelet. Such a great looking piece. Enjoy it!
Their pricing is way over the ridge. I don’t need 70 hours of reserve if I’m wearing it and beyond that I just couldn’t see buying a typical Seiko diver for that amount. I’m now looking at San Martin to replace Seiko’s round and round same old same old. Great video tho. Thanks.
A side effect of higher power reserve is that the main spring applies constant torque over a longer period which allows for better real world accuracy.
My favorite turtle style case is still the 'tortoise' as it is slightly smaller than the turtle but keeps the same shape.
Nice first look! It looks great! The darkened hands make the whole thing doable for me. Bright silver hands on a white dial don’t have enough contrast fir me. I look forward to the two week video!
It's really great to see this in video, the pictures don't really do it justice. Bit out of my price range unfortunately but still an awesome watch.
Just picked up mine today to add to my “travel watch” collection and couldn’t be happier with this affordable diver
4:54 reviewing the watch on your roof? Are you crazy, now that's dedication 👍
Lol…I like to review dangerously!
Beautiful watch. The white dial and black bezel is brilliant 👏 👌
Wow, I'm almost a little upset that this came out soon after me purchasing a SPB 153... but then again, as much as I love white dials like the one you have, I love the green on the 153 even more. If they came out with the same green color version of this watch, I would have to sell my watch and get that one. Anyway, great video!!
That is a stunning watch in all regards. I love the white dial and choice of bracelet.
Ace show Gary......I love my turtle... but that's the bizz!!!
Well done for getting one on the first day, it looks great 👍 . My only concern is the edge where the side transitions into the back of the case, one of the reasons the Turtle is so comfortable is the smooth curve into the back.
A more discreet clasp = fewer micro-adjust positions and thus a higher chance of not being able to get the fit you want. For that price I'd want the watch to fit perfectly all the time.
Beautiful Seiko! I need it now!
Something about a white dial diver, I've yet to add one to my collection so looking forward to the review, price is a bit rich as would rather the white dialed King Samurai and have some spare change.
eagerly waiting for that 2 week review!
Skx007 has been my main watch for the past 2 years, after all the skx used to only go for about 250-300 so I figured It was time for an upgrade. Was about to pull the trigger on the seiko willard X and then this was announced and I'm glad it was. Insane watch can't make my mind up but I know in a months time either the black or white dial version will be on my wrist.
Can't wait to get mine
Reminds me a lot of spork srp043, especially that colour matched date window on the black dial.
But in a even better size, bracelet... but that price is just unreasonable, its three times of the spork.
I agree the white dial is best choice, and that circular date window position makes a difference.
It's evergreen
Beautiful watch, the white dial in particular. Always liked the 6105-8000 but never went after one because of its smallish size, for me.
Love this watch!!! Enjoy it for the next couple weeks 🤙
Got my green SD1977 today. Has nice bracelet with six micro adjust holes. Nice enough I ordered a blue one today.
This may be the best looking watch I've seen Seiko make. It's full of vintage-y charm!
Apart from the bezel alignment I'm chuffed about the date being oriented as it should be. My Grand Seiko GMT doesn't do that; why haven't they been doing this all along?
This watch is great! I just bought the SPB301/SBDC169 glacier Willard. Waiting for it to arrive!
A beautiful watch, the white dial looks great with the black bezel. I like that they went with an aluminum bezel.
The finishing on the aluminium bezel on the macro 5:12 looks awful , come on Sekio at this price you need to do better or substantially reduce the price.
I've bought this and it's fully satisfactory
Okay, I have to ask. Where can I get a clock like yours?! I'm sure you get that question a lot. Thanks mate.
Hi Gary. I've just ordered the new Steeldive SD1970 in abalone white. IMHO it looks better than the Seiko and all for £117!
Unusual Seiko alignment, think I prefer the offline version. Cheers Gary
nice but pricey,athough they are staying under the luxury brand price level,so i guess that gives them some hope for strong sales
Might have to get this one.
This is also technically a willard too it was a sister to the willard long ago when thr case shape was released
It's a beautiful watch Dave. I like the bracelet, it's quite similar to the one that came with my Cocktail time .
I think this is one of the best releases from Seiko recently. Particularly in this colour way
I’ve been looking forward to this one. I’ve got the Rdunae version that I’ve had for over a year and it’s a cracking watch. It’ll be interesting to see how they compare.
Please do a side by side with the mini turtle
I like this I will be picking one up as soon as the early adoption fee period is over Cheers!!
Beautiful watch. I'd love to fit this bracelet to my black tortoise.
I can't find your two-week wearing review, can you post the link?
Went with a Steeldive SD1977 slim turtle in green for $135 on bracelet. Way more affordable than 990 pound price of this Seiko. Hoping the green looks as nice as SRPH15. Interesting re-issue.
Cedow with white dial and black bezel insert please
Needs this with the 6L35...... That would be amazing....
Are the hour indices in the same gunmetal finish as the hands?
great review. what is your wrist size?
Just bought one - Do you mind also showing us how it looks with different straps? Thinking about getting a few Nato's and a nice rubber strap.
Ok, I love it, especially the case shape and the dial, and your effortless enthusiasm is so watchable as usual, but £990? In a post microbrand/chinese watch world, I cant justify it. At the moment... 🙂
Tell you what might be interesting though - ask if you can raid the stock room at F&G and check out the alignment on a batch of these; you may have just got lucky, but I hope not.
Re dial/bezel - theres a stack of white dial/black bezel watches on ali you could check out for more inspiration, as well as the CW Trident Pro.
Have a great weekend.
Yes the one example of good alignment isn’t conclusive but hopefully a good sign of things to come…
Amazing size and dimensions. I like it and agree the white dial is great. The price though. Double that of my King Turtle, which has a ceramic bezel and a strap code bracelet. That’s a big jump up….and yes I know it’s a better movemen. Ideally I’d like to see Seiko selling this on a bracelet for 750-800
Trust me, its not a better movement. 4r35 is better imo.
Slimmest automatic prehaps, the prospex solardiver is 10.6mm :)
I’ll wait until it’s half price in 12 months. Which is usually how you work out what a Seiko these days is actually truly worth.
You mentioned it sapphire crystal I didn’t hear what you said it’s a ceramic bezel though?
Nice watch thank you.
Didn't Steeldive come out with a similar version a few months back or am I mistaken Oh well great video as always my friend 👍
A great alternative to this is the White One Piece, limited edition, Law Seiko 5 Sports tie in. O.K, it isn't really a diver, 100meter water resitance, but it has the same movement and comes in a lovely soft supple silic9ne strap. You can get them for 214 quid.
100 meters is considered a diver like the Oris 65 .👍
Same movement? The 6r35?
Seiko has always been great...but they really dig a hole for themselves by raising prices and then letting their QC go way down. I dont speak for everyone obviously but I just dont trust their product anymore. Not to mention most models have a sub par clasp, with no sapphire. I think they have some work to do to get back folks into their camp. That being said, this watch looks great and hopefully it is a forecast of things to come for this brand.
Beautiful. I actually prefer an aluminium bezel insert for vintage inspired divers - love a bit of wear on it.
This might actually be a challenger for the SPB143 for me, which was tough over the last two years.
I think it will…the 143 is amazing but this is more wearable and still looks great!
I may bleach the bezel on this one to slightly grey.
More wearable than 143??? That's a bold statement. I need to see this thing in person!
@@JoseSierradeLeste I think less height can already make a difference.
@@jim_bocho it's very possible. I've owned a lot of watches and the 143 has an impressively wearable set of proportions. I just end up wearing it more than any other watch in my collection. I'm very, very curious to see this watch in person and directly compare it. I had an SBDC061 and it has similar dimensions to this (a little wider, perhaps, but similar). Also very wearable. Seiko has really done a great job with these.
How does the build quality and finishing matchup to the Proxima MM300. I know the Seiko MM300 is a much better made watch, but how do their mid-range Prospex divers compare to the better homages?
It’s much the same….Seiko don’t seem to focus on the finishing of the steel until you get to watches like the new King Seiko…Presage watches etc…
@@ilikewatches that's fair I guess. There's only so much marginal improvements that are possible.
I’m not sure about the case shape but I really like the date execution. It’s something on the bell&ross that’s always impressed me. It would really annoy me spending £1000 on a watch and having to throw the bracelet away, why can’t they be bothered putting on the fly adjustment on.
Is it just me that thinks the bezel is slightly to the right off centre?
This watch was put together right. Great timepiece
Yup…let’s hope it continues
Only time will tell
I used to not like the Seiko turtle case design but I have to admit it’s starting to grow on me. Love the little date window since I often need this reminder. Love the thinner height and lighter weight . Looks like they closed up the huge clasp gap seen on other Seiko diver clasps.
It's a exquisite watch..., eye catching 🤤
I think it's a bad decision to put the smaller outer on the clasp. I would prefer more than 2 micro adjustments. But otherwise a great offering from seiko.
I don't get what brands are up to with only 2 micro adjusts. It makes watches either too big or to small for me.
Like your said “They smashed it”
My only thing is they put in very weak bracelet pins. When I carefully removed two links the pins went back in much too loosely. I had to adjust the pins themselves for a better hold. Come on Seiko.
Considering dark blue bazel like SPB213
Still like the king turtle better. Not a fan of that tiny date window.
When will you announce the winner for the giveaway last week?
Did you watch the video?
Yeah. What i mean is if u hit 18k you will wait for a week or some days? Sorry for bad grammar
I like this a lot but seiko are getting expensive I can buy a Certina for that sort of cash
Lose the date altogether and it’d be irresistible. Everything else would be forgiven. Otherwise, great review, put me off buying of personally. I really believe Seiko is at their best at the entry level. Under $500USD (when discounted - think SRPE93). And, on the other hand, I believe their ultra-expensive Prospex LX Divers (SNR’s) would be worth shelling out for. This middle ground, so-so spec type diver is no man’s land, I wouldn’t touch it.
One of the best divers full stop, certainly as progression of the iconic Turtle cushion design. Seiko's back catalogue is vast !!
£900 for a low beat inaccurate movement, aluminium bezel insert and stamped clasp… no thanks!
But Seiko fans will buy anything, even if they put a plastic movement in these watches.
Look as long as the lume blinds you , nothing else matters. This is where we go with most watch reviewers concentrating on the lume for years.
Lovely watch for about 500 quid. Thanks for the review. And stop ripping us off seiko!
I really like the Doxa-like vibes on this release… but is the crown EXACTLY at 4 as on the original 6105-8000? No? Again disregarding the heritage, as on Willard re-releases? I know I am super knit-picky as this seems to be a really nice watch; but, for me, no cigar.
One actually pronounce it "Pro Specs" if I remember correctly 🤔
At this minute I'm finding it hard to get excited about new seikos iv just spent 900 on an spb147j1 I have had it for just over a week now and it's running about 20s slow every 12 hours
That’s sounds like it’s out of the expected range…you should take it back
I've been trying to convince myself that I don't need this because I have a regular 🐢 and the SBDC051.
No ceramic bezel????
Not a fan of hardened stainless steel, it robs the steel of its natural lustre. Nice watch, but nearly a grand? Why anyone would choose this over one of the better homages I'm not sure. Nice to see something other than a fake three section bracelet. Nice but very expensive, could get a quality Swiss for the same money.
Unsigned crown, this is not surprising, Seiko once again deciding to cut corners on a watch that almost costs a £1000.
I’ve bought watches from Francis and Gaye in the past but when I’ve tried for a discount or even asked them to match other shops they refused so I have taken my money elsewhere.
It’s a shame as I have spent a good few thousand on other watches in recent months elsewhere.
I’m surprised given they have a discount code on their website for 10% off everything and anything which you don’t even need to ask for. Call and speak to Ryan next time…I’ve had many emails from people saying great service and prices (including discounts)…maybe it
Depends what watches you want
Want to sell my SARX for this bad boy! Perfect cushion cased diver.
Top watch !!
Love the watch overall but the aluminum bezel looks cheap for a watch that expensive. And, since you discussed the bezel color for white faced watches, black bezels look far better than white bezels in that situation.
Would you have this over a Christopher Ward??
hey, just a head's up it's 21600bph not 28800
the hour indices look extremely cheap and that date window is not very attractive......and an aluminum bezel insert. I really thought I was going to like this new release. Thanks for the great review, you saved me about $1200 usd.
Love it, just wished they'd ditched the useless, pointless date complication all together tho. But a vast improvement over the abomination at 3 they insist on spoiling all their divers with.
I still would give anything for a no-date Seiko diver to rival the no-date sub.
@@TheWayofGrace89 Absolutely mate 👍🏻
Not a fan of date placement . Thanks Gary .
Actually any date but I can deal with 6 o'clock .
Why only 2 microadjust? Why!?
Before even watching the entire video I will say this. I have in my collection the Sumo black edition from a couple of years back. It does annoy me that people and reviewers don’t seem to pick up on just what a dreadful movement the 6R35 appears to be. It’s often a minute or so day!! Ok so perhaps the movement in my watch needs regulating, but why should it, the watch is only 18 months or so old. Additionally the Seiko’s I have with the 4R series movements kill the 6R hands down and as for comparisons with my COSC pieces, well let’s not go there.
The point I am making is that Seiko is charging a grand+ plus for watches with the new 6R series movements. They are just not good enough with that movement inside at that price!
I’ve worn it a week and it’s 1 minute fast…I haven’t had or seen a bad 6r15 or 6r35…I’m not gunna crap on it until I have the experience to back it up…
For some reason, my one and only 6r gets magnetized occasionally. Never happened to any of my other watches. Probably coincidence but demagnetizing it puts it back to it's standard amount of daily deviation.
Totally agree! I have a baby alpinist which have this shit 6r35 movement and losing 30-35 seconds a day and it is just 4 months old!
I was a Seiko fanboy for years but now I have exactly zero Seiko’s. The only thing I miss is their lume. For what they charge now there are too many better choices both name brands and micro brands. Even some of the Chinese watches offer way better value.
Agree, but this one is nice
Seiko has never been a passing fun for me boy….