What's WRONG with this almost PERFECT Seiko? / Seiko Presage SSA303J1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- The Japanese watch brand Seiko is infamous for making great watches with some faults. Let's find out what the good and the bad are for with this Seiko Presage SSA303J1.
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Just wow, that is an absolute stunner. Those hands, the dial and indices, beautiful. Would be a shame to let that one go, but I understand why you are considering it. Fantastic job with the review, I'm sure you'll advance really quick with this quality.
Cheers! Thanks so much for the support! Actually your channel was one of those that gave me the courage to start my own.
Unfortunately, the watch just isn't the right size. It is a shame.
Great review of a great looking watch. Honesty is the best policy when it comes to reviews and you nailed it.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your comment! Yeah, I think you've got to be honest. Otherwise, what's the point, right?
As a Seikoholic I can’t believe I missed this one😳, it’s a stunner!!
Thanks for the comment! A bit under the radar this piece, yeah. But a good one 👍🏽
Welcome to watch TH-cam! Saw that Mr Budget Watch was enjoying your stuff so dropped by. I see you’ve hit the ground running with the quality so no doubt you’ll do great!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words. Hopefully I can keep it up 🤞🏼
Looking forward to your journey! What a whammy of a first episode. Well done 😃
Thanks a lot! I hope you'll enjoy the next one
Great review, subscribed! I have the ssa305 (black dial) version. You have nailed all of the downsides including the small date, lack of micro adjustment and chunkiness. You were unlucky with the quality control of the bracelet though. However both versions are stunning. I’ve had mine for four years and see it as a GADA. It has been worn everywhere from the scorching hot beaches of Thailand to formal dinner parties in the UK. It is very unique and even seasoned watch connoisseurs have to ask what it is. It regularly gets complimented, and I often catch people staring at it on my wrist.
It is a very nice watch indeed. And I think if I had a bit of a chunkier wrist I might have kept it. But in the end I just couldn't hold on to it. As much as I loved to look at it, I just didn't wear it enough. But I'm glad that you seem to really enjoy wearing yours. The black looks awesome too!
Great review and amazing watch. I love these presage watches. Especially when on a bracelet. Always make me think of the more expensive Grand Seikos.
Thanks for the comment! I appreciate it.
Yeah, they are beautiful watches. The design formula from Grand Seiko definitely trickles down to Seiko. Or does it trickle up? 🤔
4 years back I went to a watch showroom to buy Seiko Presage SSA343J1, but ended up buying this watch. No regrets..... just love this watch so much. The combination of the dial and the blue hands just looks so good. Seiko makes some of the best watches in this price range.
I have the Midnight mockingbird version of this watch and besides being a little thick it is perfect. With respect any serious complaints really are nit picking. Your wrist appears to small to wear a watch of this size.
Love this watch, got it for 200 a while ago. Is thick and no lume , but. The incredible finish on the blue sword hands, clean dial and extra metal compensate it.
Is like driving an old heavy metal car , awkward; yes. But , unique.
Thanks for the comment, Labertino! And your comment makes perfect sense, I certainly can't argue with that! Imgonna try and get the bit of dirt off of my one's dial. Then hopefully I wear it more often. Enjoy your watch!
Hey, really enjoyed your video. Subscribed. 👍
Thanks so much! Hopefully I don't disappoint with the next one
Good review! I purchased this watch and it had a green face. My wrist is 7.25 inches in diameter and it fits me perfectly. I also love the power reserve complication and the date sub dial on this very nice watch.
I have a similar Seiko Presage SSA395J1. Compared to the SSA303J1, its dial is slightly different, with unobtrusive pure white design. The power reserve indicator and date dial are deliberately understated with less markings. This is what made me choose the 395 over the 303. I like its unassuming elegance. The crystal is double curved sapphire glass. Overall it's beautiful to look at.
I love the review, or rather 'your journey', I love the watch too. Unfortunately, I to have a slender wrist and because of this would find the watch too chunky. Wish I have thicker wrists.
Thanks! Imglad you enjoyed it. No, this isn't for you either. But it's ok. Plenty of other fish in the sea
I've had a plan to buy it since several months ago.
That watch so elegant.
🙏from Indonesia.
Thanks for the comment! It's a very nice watch, but unfortunately a little too uncomfortable for me. I've since sold mine
Great review mate... Subscribing to your channel was instantaneous 💥💥.. keep bringing such great contents... Btw planning to get one as i was really confused which one to get among 343,346 or 303.. thank you 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I really like the green moss version of this watch. it is stunning to my eyes
Oh, it's not exactly the same, but it does have the same movement. It is very cool. I think the styling on that one makes it feel a little less sporty
I have the sea 303 also the end links problem you showed on your at about 10 minute mark does not occure in mine. Just good to know its not a common problem.
I wish my husband was more into watches; I'd love to have your opinion on a good gift for him. But I know he'd never wear it 😒
Hahaha, I think it's better to just pass on it 😂
Like to watch the video. I think the watch is a great one but yes, it is obviously too big for you. But if you like a watch you can wear a too big one anyways! My biggest one was a Seiko diver, don’t remember the exact model, but it was too top- heavy.
I was young and back then I liked it! - Cheers
Thanks for the comment! But yes, that's what I think. I liked it and wore it for a long time despite not being totally happy with the size. But now with more comfortable watches in my collection, I find myself not wearing this one at all. It's a shame really. But that's how it goes, right?
Indeed, one need to be comfortable with what he's wearing.By the way the blue leather strap looks good, from which manufacturer is it?
Good video. You only made 8 more 😢
You’re just not living up to the expectation of the watch. I got the same gold one. And this one as dress watches. My divers are Longines. Hydro conquest gold black ceramic. And a steel black ceramic. That’s office and weekends for me.
It’s a lovely watch to own brother. Do not sell it. Keep it and one day your kids might. Have it.
I was considering purchasing a Seiko for my bf, Does this suit a casual type of man?
Your boyfriend must be a really lucky guy to have such an amazing girlfriend 😄😉
If you want a smaller size watch ,why did you not buy a smaller watch in the first place ?
And if this watch had Lume ,you would be complaining and moaning that as a dress watch it should not have any lume ! Seiko can not win .
Agreed!
Amazon US has this exact item as 6 mm thick, and weighing in at 10.56 Oz. Making it 299 grams 😆 🤣
Haha, well, never trust Amazon I guess. The movement alone is thicker than 6mm 😂
Anyone know what model padi is the one on the right? 🙏
10:24 ,what do you mean ¨ at this price ¨ ? this is an inexpensive watch ,why do you not buy a $50k Rolex and find fault with the Rolex ?
I have trouble to remember the model number of this Seiko watch, it sounds like a part number without a soul, I look at it like a screw and soon forget what is it, no, no interest to buy it.
Well, I do admit that Seiko are really uninspiring with their watch names. The thing is there is just too much variety to name all the watches. But I do agree with you that it lacks that soul
Seiko and their stamped clasp. This alone keeps me from buying them. You automatically need to spend another 100 buck to put a decent band / clasp on their entry level watches. They rip people off and people keep on buying them.
Well, I do like a more firm clasp, but I don't see the need to have it. The clasps on my Seikos have always felt very secure. Even so, you can find a decent enough replacement clasp for about 5 bucks. That usually does the job pretty nicely
I have big and manly hands, so those dimensions are a plus for me.
I'll take that watch off your hands if you dont want it.