I just received this as a birthday gift, still over the moon with it. Running 3 seconds slow per day, which is exceptional. This is currently my favorite watch.
I just got mine last friday. Chose this Samurai just because of the wavy dial that reflects the ocean. For a sentimental reason as well because during the year 96-99s we got to work together with PADI team for our dive training. Pity that I didn't get that big box. Instead just a usual carton box with a PADI print inside.
I've been subscribed to you for almost a year now. Your channel is very underrated. You deserve more subscribers with the quality of your content and effort in intros. Keep up the excellent work Bruce! Cheers
Another fantastic video Bruce! I love the overlay of your Samurai sketches and the fantastic macro shots. I also liked the MM300 cameo :) It is a beautiful watch as well...but you are really upping your production quality. Thank you
Go for the Pepsi Samurai. The rubber strap on that one is super comfortable so you needn't bother about a bracelet. The watch itself is totally gorgeous and I've been enjoying my piece for the last few months. The lume as always is killer as well.
I'm about to buy this watch, I've seen a couple of TH-cam videos with that nice box. However, the shop i'm buying from only comes with their standard one. Is that a limited edition or something?
MrDowndelete honestly I think they wear very similarly. Although I think the turtle has a shorter lug to lug. Have you looked into the new ‘mini’ turtles?
I have a similar wrist size. I have had both on the wrist at a dealer. I do now own one YET but I thought the Turtle felt really chunky. Big, awkward, heavy. The samurai in my opinion had better overall balance and was much more comfortable to wear. My advice got find a shop and see what you like because we are all unique in our opinions and preferences.
@@BruceWilliams hi this might be a little late lol nice video im not a fan of seiko bracelet except the jubilee..would it seiko jubilee or uncle seiko z99 fit this watch
Interesting. Thought they did padi Samurai Edition not that long ago. Unless this is the same one I'm thinking about? In any regards, this is a pretty cool version. The details and especially the bi colored lume is a welcome feature and the overall presentation with the special dive box is all very cool package
Bruce Williams yes they are. Got mine about a week ago. Had to make sure I was sent one with perfect alignment of the applied markers. Mine came perfect.
Thanks you Bruce for this new review very interesting. The samurai is beautiful but i prefere my Padi TURTLE : the most beautiful version of padi for me. A french fan
Strapcode makes a superior bracelet. None of that stamped deployant nonsense. Also, damn you to hell. I was trying to hold off. But your video of that dial... Unless they come out with a titanium, this will be my next watch.
Hey guys, I would like a seiko divers watch myself. However I find those watches too big for my wrist. Are there any smaller divers watches from seiko?
I have this watch. Everything is the same although it doesnt have japan marked at the six oclock position.. instead it only has ar35 01x0. Not sure why its different when everything else is exactly the same.
@@BruceWilliams I looked at the G-Shock but I do not like the design, even the g-steel versions. Between a Kinetic movement and this one it is the most robust? Thank you
Sumo is a great watch too but I would pick Samurai. In my opinion Samurai is aesthetically much more appealing(the dail, bezel, case the way it looks from the side) and It is its own unique watch.
I have one but on back case there is no " Movement Japan" mark. Is that mean fake or just movement not made in Japan...you know maybe China, Malaysia or Thailand made.
I just received this as a birthday gift, still over the moon with it. Running 3 seconds slow per day, which is exceptional. This is currently my favorite watch.
Congrats and happy birthday man
Hey Bruce, I bought this watch based on your review and have never been happier with a Seiko. It is awesome! Thank you for your great videos.
I just got mine last friday. Chose this Samurai just because of the wavy dial that reflects the ocean. For a sentimental reason as well because during the year 96-99s we got to work together with PADI team for our dive training.
Pity that I didn't get that big box. Instead just a usual carton box with a PADI print inside.
I've been subscribed to you for almost a year now. Your channel is very underrated. You deserve more subscribers with the quality of your content and effort in intros. Keep up the excellent work Bruce! Cheers
Gabriel Ventura zi agree 100%
Hey thanks that is really cool to hear. I've been trying to step up my channel content
Stunning watch, probably my favourite from the padi range.
The dial is definitely the best part of this watch 😛😛
The lume too
I just brought this watch , its well worth it and looks amazing and is practical and well made, you cant go wrong.
Love that Samurai and it looks the business on the steel bracelet!!! Great video, Bruce.
It sure does. It needs to be on this bracelet
Another fantastic video Bruce! I love the overlay of your Samurai sketches and the fantastic macro shots. I also liked the MM300 cameo :)
It is a beautiful watch as well...but you are really upping your production quality. Thank you
I'm going to try and put in a mm cameo in every seiko vid just for fun :)
Go for the Pepsi Samurai. The rubber strap on that one is super comfortable so you needn't bother about a bracelet. The watch itself is totally gorgeous and I've been enjoying my piece for the last few months. The lume as always is killer as well.
they stopped from doing that bycolor lume in newer versions. Man that is a baller!
i want to get one of these in the future but this corona virus mayhem have definitely set me back. wishing for everyone's safety. peace and health!
Great review from a couple years ago. Thanks Bruce.
Brilliant review I've just ordered this watch along with the samurai save the ocean.
Nice. Which of the two do you prefer. I'm deciding between this PADI and the STO. I can't decide
I have the Pepsi version Bruce and it’s an awesome deal from Island watch for $370
Anyone know where he got the rubber Seiko strap with black keeper? Thanks!
looking to getting this soon. Just recently got a Turtle and I'm looking forward to owning a Sumo and Samurai.
Where did you get that blacked out strap for the samurai...is it 22mm?
I'm about to buy this watch, I've seen a couple of TH-cam videos with that nice box. However, the shop i'm buying from only comes with their standard one. Is that a limited edition or something?
Great tutorial, gorgeous watch!!!
Its a beauty! Just ordered one from mimos! Great service.
Awesome!
As a small wrist guy (6.5) , which one you guy recomment Samurai or Turtle?
MrDowndelete honestly I think they wear very similarly. Although I think the turtle has a shorter lug to lug. Have you looked into the new ‘mini’ turtles?
Bruce Williams baby turtle is my third choice, in Thailand baby turtle is not so popular, many people think that crown position made it look funny.
I have a similar wrist size. I have had both on the wrist at a dealer. I do now own one YET but I thought the Turtle felt really chunky. Big, awkward, heavy. The samurai in my opinion had better overall balance and was much more comfortable to wear. My advice got find a shop and see what you like because we are all unique in our opinions and preferences.
Funny Guy: SAMURAI
What is that intro music! Awesome!
Definitely on my list. Just got my Doxa, so gotta wait for a bit for my wallet to heal.
May it heal as long as your watch honeymoon lasts!
@@BruceWilliams hi this might be a little late lol nice video im not a fan of seiko bracelet except the jubilee..would it seiko jubilee or uncle seiko z99 fit this watch
nice video but the presentation box is no longer available.
Interesting. Thought they did padi Samurai Edition not that long ago. Unless this is the same one I'm thinking about? In any regards, this is a pretty cool version. The details and especially the bi colored lume is a welcome feature and the overall presentation with the special dive box is all very cool package
For sure
Are there any major differences between this and the SRPB55? Other than dial pattern and metal color?
No other differences outside of the no bracelet option on the 55. Its an awesome watch too
Bruce Williams yes they are. Got mine about a week ago. Had to make sure I was sent one with perfect alignment of the applied markers. Mine came perfect.
Thanks you Bruce for this new review very interesting. The samurai is beautiful but i prefere my Padi TURTLE : the most beautiful version of padi for me. A french fan
Is this sammi comes with stainless steel and rubber strap or the J version comes whit that?
Strapcode makes a superior bracelet. None of that stamped deployant nonsense.
Also, damn you to hell. I was trying to hold off. But your video of that dial... Unless they come out with a titanium, this will be my next watch.
Where to get the rubber strap?
Always loved the Samurai- but that press stamped clasp- urgh
I dont like the pepsi version but this is just awesome ! I really dont know if i should get this or the black version....
Both dial textures are awesome
What watch did you get?
Hey guys, I would like a seiko divers watch myself. However I find those watches too big for my wrist. Are there any smaller divers watches from seiko?
Seiko SKX013, it's 38mm
I have the blue Samurai. It's beautiful but a little too big and heavy.
Looked like this one had the same problem with the crown not being centered between the crown guards? Why didn't you bring that up?
Because its not here. Crown is centered
I have this watch. Everything is the same although it doesnt have japan marked at the six oclock position.. instead it only has ar35 01x0. Not sure why its different when everything else is exactly the same.
Where can you order these?? Or is it long gone.
What recommend, version Japanese or no? Version Japanese is more expensive.
Great review cool watch.. Just snagged the Pepsi waffle dial version on rubber.Great deal at 275 USD..
Siam Watch Addict : I totally agree.
How long does shipping take usually?
Good video, is it resistant to sports use (bike cross, motorcycle, climbing ..)? Thank you contine like this
It'll do pretty well. I would suggest a G-Shock if you want zero worries while doing sport activities
@@BruceWilliams I looked at the G-Shock but I do not like the design, even the g-steel versions. Between a Kinetic movement and this one it is the most robust? Thank you
Kinetic is more robust than traditional mechanical
They should name a watch after the Katana, such a beautiful blade.
Not a real pepsi fan think the watch looks a bit cheaper with them but it is nice👍
Awesome timepiece...
Whats your wrist size? I really love this seiko samurai design, but not sure whether it will look too big for my under 7 inch wrist.
I have a 6.8 inch wrist and it fits perfectly and doesn't look too big. I had to remove four links.
How precise is your watch because mine is more than a minute late per day i think its too much
Mine is within 9 sec per day. Yours sounds like it needs a demagnitization or an adjustment.
Bruce Williams i have tested the watch and it is not magnetized
I think the spec has a variance of 25 sec per day. I would want it tuned up if it was me
Love that Intro!
the samurai never really appealed to me..........until now. damn it
Between Sumo and Samurai, if you had to choose one, which would you go with?
Sumo
Sumo is a great watch too but I would pick Samurai. In my opinion Samurai is aesthetically much more appealing(the dail, bezel, case the way it looks from the side) and It is its own unique watch.
I got one and i love it...but..... the brushed finish is an scratch magnet i got some nasty scratches on mine😔
Green and blue lume. Pops!
I have one but on back case there is no " Movement Japan" mark. Is that mean fake or just movement not made in Japan...you know maybe China, Malaysia or Thailand made.
Different intended market I'm guessing. Different countries have different designation requirements
Thanks sir..
Nice! Love the box, wish all divers came with that box , good one Bruce!
Completely agree!
That Video Length ..
ref?
Just check out Mimos pricing and boy he's expensive!
Beautiful watch
Favorite PADI so far. Strapcode needs to make a jubilee for samurais.
I don't know I really dig the angled look of these links. You think the teardrop shape of the jubilee would mesh well?
Minus4Plus6 an Angus Jubilee at that !!
I love this watch but also I like blue lagoon model
It's a big boy!
The bezel insert on my JDM Samurai PADI is misaligned.
I think i'm gonna pull the trigger on the black and gold version.
You will love it
Btw, no stock at Mimo's.
ugh that sucks
Bruce Williams well that's my luck...a day late and a dollar short.
Omega wave revival in Seiko kek
Need. More. Wrists.
Пепси.😂
Too big