I have the brown version and absolutely love it. Everything lines up perfectly. My least expensive watch but a real favorite. Like it best on a tropic strap.
@@watchify1775 I, too, discovered the bezel is too difficult to remove. Until I read your method, I gave up. Fortunately I have modded watches and repair them from time to time, so it was overall an easy job.
Thanks a million for your very interesting review ! 👍 Any chance to find a similar diver from Citizen (solar, sapphire, metal bracelet and below 40mm case size) please ?
For some reason Citizen does not have a lot to offer in eco-drive line below 40mm. They did come out with a 37mm Promaster diver but it does not have sapphire. I was interested in it but it wears too small on my wrist www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/EO2020-08E.html?cgid=promaster-sea
I can’t see any alignment issues other than artifacts caused by diffraction through the sapphire crystal, that actually does have an antireflective coating on the internal surface. This is an ISO rated diver’s watch and as far as I can tell, complies with all of the requirements exactly. In use the bracelet is very comfortable when adjusted correctly. As an everyday watch capable of handling anything thrown at it, this is a sensible purchase. You get what you pay for and as a professionally specified diver’s watch you can expect it to perform well within the stated specs. Mine runs at -2 seconds per month, which is better than 1 part in a million accuracy. Try getting that with a Rolex!
Yes, most times the small alignment issues do not show up well on camera. I also know there is a segment of Seiko owners who are not bothered at all by these minor alignment issues and just care about the function of the watch. These are considered affordable watches but still cost 300-400$ which is still a considereable amount of money to pay for many people, so I think those are the ones most vocal about imperfections.
Hello! I’m new to dive watches and had a question- Read your description regarding the 120 ticks for the bezel. Does it make any audible sounds IE actually make a clicking sound? Unsure if your video had audio covered over it or was done live. Thanks in advanced!
Yes they do make a sound. There is something called a click spring under the rotating bezel. It has two raised parts that causes the bezel to only rotate in one direction. There are grooves on the underside of bezel . Those two raised parts are what is making the noise when you rotate bezel.
xlnt review. i did not see your sweep seconds missing the markers...mine is almost as good but not to my expectations. my pip is aligned perfectly and i would have returned it if it had not been...also i got the rubber strap black, there is no way i would have gotten a hollow end link bracelet, not only is it cheap, but it scratches the backs of the lugs. i got mine for about $305(on rubber). love review as it hit the important points.
Great. Sounds like you may have gotten the SNE573 since it comes with black strap. That one looks good also. I still like this green dialed version and still wear it on bracelet. My only gripe now is the movement runs a bit fast even as quartz movements go.
Grab and go excellence. Bin the bracelet and get a nice curved end silicon strap, this would make a watch for life. Wish Seiko would hit the markers better, Citizen often get it bang on, but they charge too much for sapphire. Re the bracelet, DHGATE will supply a glidelock solid endlink, screwed links, hi quality bracelet for $15. Come on Seiko, get it sorted!
If I could find an aftermarket bracelet made for this like from strapcode or uncle Seiko, I think there is a lot to like about a solid solar powered watch that is made well. But of course, that adds to the cost of the total watch.
Yeah - unfortunately Strapcode and Uncle Seiko are not going to make a bracelet for a model unless it's wildly popular and has been out for some time. These are still relatively new.
@@watchify1775 right. Maybe this watch could be great on a rubber strap then. But then you lose the nice weight the bracelet gives you. Tough to find a nice solar diver. My favorite so far is from Vaer. Nice review by the way!
Check out Uncle Seiko’s Instagram page, they found that a couple of their Speedmaster bracelets fit very well. I’m tempted to try it after I give it some more thought but the stock bracelet grew on me after I removed the clunky diver’s extension.
Replaced the included black rubber strap of the SNE573 with a Fostner Klip bracelet (Bonklip style). The brushed links with polished ends matches very well with the watch head. This lightweight bracelet matches very well with this smaller sized watch.
I never buy a seiko over 200 euros without seeing it in person nor do I buy it if it has hardlex. Still, I do like the seikos I have and do like Seiko's watches. I just don't trust their factories, something that seems to be a trend I guess. Got at least the 10% off on my solar diver in the store, and for 450 euros, it's the limit of what I'd pay for it. No regrets however, wear it all the time as its so practical and comfortable
Interesting. Here in U.S. when I go into a store I only see a limited amount of the more common Seiko models. So I would really be limiting myself if I bought only after handling the watch first. Seiko does have some boutiques but they are a long drive for me.
@Watchify I bought it in a big central city in Europe, so I had many stores to go check watches in if needed. They only had one of the model the place I found it, and ended up buying it. So if the watch hadn't been pretty spotless, I'd not bought one, at least not at that day.
@@SP-er5xn Perpetual calendar has nothing to do with the price. Rolex Submariner doesn't have it either for example. It's just not that of a common feature in watches and 99% of them have to be adjusted manually.
You don't need to do anything special. It charges slowly via ambient light and faster if outdoors. There isn't a charge level indicator so no way to tell charge level, but if too low the seconds hand will tick at 2 second intervals
I have the PADI version and the bezel is incredibly difficult to move. Is there a way to make it move easier without sending it back to Seiko repair in New Jersey?
I have only come across that problem once, but it was with a pre-owned watch that had debris under bezel. Since yours is a new watch, I'd send it for repair. If you tried to remove bezel and fix yourself, pretty sure that would void warranty
My OCD later caused me to reattempt fixing the insert alignment. Got to it by removing crystal. Extreme I know; but alignment perfect now ;)
I have the brown version and absolutely love it. Everything lines up perfectly. My least expensive watch but a real favorite. Like it best on a tropic strap.
@@Klunker1 ok cool - you got lucky :)
You shouldnt of have to mate! Nevertheless its done...
Does removing the bezel also remove its ISO rating? I get that if you never plan on diving with this watch it’s not a big deal, but…
@@WatchesAndPhotography Removing the rotating bezel doesn't. Opening the case and popping out the crystal certainly might 😅
Great review. Love the 38mm size. I was considering a Citizen Promaster with green dial but now thinking about this Seiko.
Great review. Was thinking about a green dial Citizen Promaster but now will consider this Seiko. I love the 38mm size.
I just aligned my insert by removing the caseback, movement, dial, and crystal. Like you, I deemed it worth the work lol.
You are a brave soul 😁
@@watchify1775 I, too, discovered the bezel is too difficult to remove. Until I read your method, I gave up. Fortunately I have modded watches and repair them from time to time, so it was overall an easy job.
Really enjoyed your review style. Subscribed. Nice and simple and thorough.
Cool - thanks!
Perfect dimensions
Excellent review. Thank you.
Great review. I just ordered the SNE573.
Can't go wrong with classic black dial. I wish they had black dial on bracelet too. Thanks!
Good thorough review - thank you. Enjoy your watches.
Thanks!
Meu sonho ❤
Thanks a million for your very interesting review ! 👍
Any chance to find a similar diver from Citizen (solar, sapphire, metal bracelet and below 40mm case size) please ?
For some reason Citizen does not have a lot to offer in eco-drive line below 40mm. They did come out with a 37mm Promaster diver but it does not have sapphire. I was interested in it but it wears too small on my wrist www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/EO2020-08E.html?cgid=promaster-sea
I can’t see any alignment issues other than artifacts caused by diffraction through the sapphire crystal, that actually does have an antireflective coating on the internal surface. This is an ISO rated diver’s watch and as far as I can tell, complies with all of the requirements exactly. In use the bracelet is very comfortable when adjusted correctly. As an everyday watch capable of handling anything thrown at it, this is a sensible purchase. You get what you pay for and as a professionally specified diver’s watch you can expect it to perform well within the stated specs. Mine runs at -2 seconds per month, which is better than 1 part in a million accuracy. Try getting that with a Rolex!
Yes, most times the small alignment issues do not show up well on camera. I also know there is a segment of Seiko owners who are not bothered at all by these minor alignment issues and just care about the function of the watch. These are considered affordable watches but still cost 300-400$ which is still a considereable amount of money to pay for many people, so I think those are the ones most vocal about imperfections.
Hello! I’m new to dive watches and had a question-
Read your description regarding the 120 ticks for the bezel. Does it make any audible sounds IE actually make a clicking sound? Unsure if your video had audio covered over it or was done live. Thanks in advanced!
Yes they do make a sound. There is something called a click spring under the rotating bezel. It has two raised parts that causes the bezel to only rotate in one direction. There are grooves on the underside of bezel . Those two raised parts are what is making the noise when you rotate bezel.
xlnt review. i did not see your sweep seconds missing the markers...mine is almost as good but not to my expectations. my pip is aligned perfectly and i would have returned it if it had not been...also i got the rubber strap black, there is no way i would have gotten a hollow end link bracelet, not only is it cheap, but it scratches the backs of the lugs. i got mine for about $305(on rubber). love review as it hit the important points.
Great. Sounds like you may have gotten the SNE573 since it comes with black strap. That one looks good also. I still like this green dialed version and still wear it on bracelet. My only gripe now is the movement runs a bit fast even as quartz movements go.
Awesome review! Is 20mm NATO strap achievable on this watch?
sure, you could put a 20mm nato strap on it. There are some pictures online of people doing that for this line of watches
Grab and go excellence. Bin the bracelet and get a nice curved end silicon strap, this would make a watch for life. Wish Seiko would hit the markers better, Citizen often get it bang on, but they charge too much for sapphire. Re the bracelet, DHGATE will supply a glidelock solid endlink, screwed links, hi quality bracelet for $15. Come on Seiko, get it sorted!
If I could find an aftermarket bracelet made for this like from strapcode or uncle Seiko, I think there is a lot to like about a solid solar powered watch that is made well. But of course, that adds to the cost of the total watch.
Yeah - unfortunately Strapcode and Uncle Seiko are not going to make a bracelet for a model unless it's wildly popular and has been out for some time. These are still relatively new.
@@watchify1775 right. Maybe this watch could be great on a rubber strap then. But then you lose the nice weight the bracelet gives you. Tough to find a nice solar diver. My favorite so far is from Vaer. Nice review by the way!
Check out Uncle Seiko’s Instagram page, they found that a couple of their Speedmaster bracelets fit very well. I’m tempted to try it after I give it some more thought but the stock bracelet grew on me after I removed the clunky diver’s extension.
@@soulsphere1749 Nice - wish that Speedmaster bracelet had solid end links though
Long Island Watches has just released bracelets for these recently they're very nice
Replaced the included black rubber strap of the SNE573 with a Fostner Klip bracelet (Bonklip style). The brushed links with polished ends matches very well with the watch head. This lightweight bracelet matches very well with this smaller sized watch.
Whoa - that is an interesting bracelet. Had never heard of it. Thanks!
The besel is st steel
Interested. I like the 38-39mm size. But for that $$$ i'd get a Steinhart Ocean One 39mm.
Nice specs on that Steinhart - that's a serious submariner homage :)
Unfortunately Steinhart homages are just wannabe Rolex, don't mix well if you have real ones
Is this good for just 6” wrist? thanks.
Yes!
good job
EXPENSIVE✌♥
I never buy a seiko over 200 euros without seeing it in person nor do I buy it if it has hardlex. Still, I do like the seikos I have and do like Seiko's watches. I just don't trust their factories, something that seems to be a trend I guess. Got at least the 10% off on my solar diver in the store, and for 450 euros, it's the limit of what I'd pay for it. No regrets however, wear it all the time as its so practical and comfortable
Interesting. Here in U.S. when I go into a store I only see a limited amount of the more common Seiko models. So I would really be limiting myself if I bought only after handling the watch first. Seiko does have some boutiques but they are a long drive for me.
@Watchify I bought it in a big central city in Europe, so I had many stores to go check watches in if needed. They only had one of the model the place I found it, and ended up buying it. So if the watch hadn't been pretty spotless, I'd not bought one, at least not at that day.
Which kamasu was that?
RA-AA0004E19A on a strapcode aftermarket bracelet
I bought last week , does it have perpetual calendar
No it doesn't
@@watchify1775 sad 45k watch in india and doesnot have this feature .. Crazy . noe everymonth need to open the crown and adjust the date
@@SP-er5xn Perpetual calendar has nothing to do with the price. Rolex Submariner doesn't have it either for example. It's just not that of a common feature in watches and 99% of them have to be adjusted manually.
@@educationprogramassistant5518 and perpetual calendar would look silly on a diver watch
This one or the Faded SNE569?
I'm starting to like that SNE569 but I like the newer blue SNE585 more
Why SEIKO didn't make the "SOLAR" word even bigger?! There's more space in the lower half of the dial, lol...
😬 I would have preferred they left it off lol
Can you explain how to charge it?
You don't need to do anything special. It charges slowly via ambient light and faster if outdoors. There isn't a charge level indicator so no way to tell charge level, but if too low the seconds hand will tick at 2 second intervals
Wish Seiko would make a light blue model.
oh yeah, or robin egg blue colorway would be interesting.
@@watchify1775 robin eye blue would be awesome! I’ve only seen a Zodiac watch in a light blue.
I have the PADI version and the bezel is incredibly difficult to move. Is there a way to make it move easier without sending it back to Seiko repair in New Jersey?
I have only come across that problem once, but it was with a pre-owned watch that had debris under bezel. Since yours is a new watch, I'd send it for repair. If you tried to remove bezel and fix yourself, pretty sure that would void warranty
all the greenthing is not hulk😂
Yes, but we have to call it something ! 😁
Overpriced....
$360 new from Hong Kong. It’s a great value
Found one for $278.
Nice ! 😁