After all this time, I still come back and watch this video every now and again. It's a fantastic video! It's the video that introduced me to this watch and made me buy it. I absolutely love this watch! It is still my favorite watch in my collection.
Love the Shogun. Its lighter weight is a refreshing change. This is a lovely everyday piece on either strap or bracelet. I have the Zimbe and it’s mind blowing in the looks and feel department. The whole package is a home run IMHO.
One month ago I bought the SBDC029 SEIKO Shogun Titanium for 900 $. This is my first automatic watch and I have been wearing it every day. I love this piece of art
That a pretty good deal for shogun! I brought mine for 950 about 6 months ago, exact same model as yours, and it’s taken a lit of my wrist time. I’m thinking of upgrading to a sapphire crystal and maybe a ceramic bezel insert, if i can find one. But a very nice watch over all, love how lightweight titanium is.
Yup... i really like the watch but it’s too big ... my wrist is 16.5cm... i tried this watch many times... still too big, can’t deny it... especially with the bracelet
Very nice sharp angles on this Seiko titanium , I have the first addition Shogun SBDC007 (same watch)and been happy with it, very comfortable, I think the fineness of the bracelet links help with the comfort factor also. It wears smaller on wrist than you would think & the bezel is 42mm on digital caliper, perfect on my 7 inch wrist, but it’s not getting much wrist time as have just got a Omega 2254
My favorite Sekio watch, and my everyday wear... Of course, I added a sapphire crystal, s/s chapter ring and Marine master clasp. Also, prefer the 007 w/ the cursive "Automatic".
I'd like to find something that looks like the Orient Mako USA 2 White dial but with a higher level fit and finish with the case and bracelet. I love the way it looks with that black outlined stick indices, the black bezel with the white dial, the black hands and the day date complication. Pretty much everything about it. I just think the case and bracelet are pretty underwhelming. Any suggestions around 500ish?
Just sold mine, upgraded to MM300 (from a lightweight to a heavyweight!). The shogun was extremely comfortable and great on a decent rubber strap (Didn't use the Seiko one that came with it though). The titanium bracelet was pretty ordinary but was comfortable. Also I missed the shine of stainless, the titanium is pretty flat.
Do they make a green version? I love the green sumo, but they're too big n heavy. I love titanium for that reason. My sarx055 disappears on wrist because it is so light.
You and me both. But unfortunately we live in the "huge watch" era. Rob disagrees with me, but since I started paying attention to watches 15 years ago or so, all I've seen is the sizes getting bigger and bigger. Smaller watches are still around, but way less prevalent than they used to be. It's silly, but it's the way things are.
Shogun SDC029 or Baby Marine Master SBDC061? Which should i get?? Or should I splurge and just go for the Marine Master 300? I want something around 1k, but if it's really a huge difference with the Marine master it might be worth it.. maybe... Please help!
Love seikos but can't stand the luminous doesn't last thru the night. I since have been a Luminox fan and the higher end with safire crystal and trinium type markers is so nice.
Put a sapphire crystal on it a month ago and realized today that it doesn’t fit perfectly because of the stiff links. Put on a NATO and now it’s perfect.
I have both and don't think I would. The Mido has a reduced beat rate in exchange for a longer PR. It's more difficult to adjust and service the modified ETA. I like the monster hands and lume better on the Seiko. The Mido does not have a screw-down caseback. The titanium screws in the Mido bracelet are a weak point and often break when sizing the watch. The Mido does not have drilled lugs. My Shogun runs +1 while my Ocean Star titanium runs -8. I will give the Mido points for sapphire and its fantastic adjustable clasp. It's miles better than Seiko's hardlex and stamped clasp.
No ones going to mention how poorly the end links are fitted around the lugs and case? Talk about not having a near seamless transition between bracelet and watch. It’s amateur hour over at Seiko. Always has been.
After all this time, I still come back and watch this video every now and again. It's a fantastic video! It's the video that introduced me to this watch and made me buy it. I absolutely love this watch! It is still my favorite watch in my collection.
I do the same, I’ve watch this video over and over while wearing my shogun.
Love the Shogun. Its lighter weight is a refreshing change. This is a lovely everyday piece on either strap or bracelet. I have the Zimbe and it’s mind blowing in the looks and feel department. The whole package is a home run IMHO.
I should grab a zimbe maybe
One month ago I bought the SBDC029 SEIKO Shogun Titanium for 900 $. This is my first automatic watch and I have been wearing it every day. I love this piece of art
That a pretty good deal for shogun! I brought mine for 950 about 6 months ago, exact same model as yours, and it’s taken a lit of my wrist time. I’m thinking of upgrading to a sapphire crystal and maybe a ceramic bezel insert, if i can find one. But a very nice watch over all, love how lightweight titanium is.
Bought my Shogun 2 years ago and it's my go to diver in the water. It also feels & wears perfect on the wrist & my wrist is only 6.75.
Dig it. Will be adding one to my collection one day. Titanium matches most of my knife collection so have to add one one of these days.
Was going to go with the SNZF17 j1 sea urgent, until I saw this! This is going to be my first automatic to start my collection.🎉
The red and gold Zimbe version looks amazing.
Always wanted one. Never actually bought it. I don’t understand myself sometimes
I’m like that too
I say that about Sub Mariners 😂
Looks great on your wrist, not so much on my smaller wrist. I had to flip it because of that. Also disappointed by the Hardlex and aluminium bezel.
People need to stop being disappointed in aluminum bezels. They're awesome!
@@threehander First time I ever saw a ceramic bezel in person, I never wanted to switch back to an aluminum one.
For real, what is up with Seiko not using sapphire, especially in these higher end models????
Yup... i really like the watch but it’s too big ... my wrist is 16.5cm... i tried this watch many times... still too big, can’t deny it... especially with the bracelet
Hear that Seiko. It's time to bring out the Mini Shogun.
Very nice sharp angles on this Seiko titanium , I have the first addition Shogun SBDC007 (same watch)and been happy with it, very comfortable, I think the fineness of the bracelet links help with the comfort factor also. It wears smaller on wrist than you would think & the bezel is 42mm on digital caliper, perfect on my 7 inch wrist, but it’s not getting much wrist time as have just got a Omega 2254
My favorite Sekio watch, and my everyday wear... Of course, I added a sapphire crystal, s/s chapter ring and Marine master clasp. Also, prefer the 007 w/ the cursive "Automatic".
Nice, always fancied one of these, did the SKX size sapphire and bezel insert fit?
Troy Strauss Don’t these modifications completely eliminate the ISO ratings for a dive watch?
Where did you get the sapphire glass?
Perfek spek 👌👌
Hardlex, pressed clasp, alu bezel, and 6R15 for nine hundred! Dang.
Have had my original for many years now and would never sell it.
I'd like to find something that looks like the Orient Mako USA 2 White dial but with a higher level fit and finish with the case and bracelet. I love the way it looks with that black outlined stick indices, the black bezel with the white dial, the black hands and the day date complication. Pretty much everything about it. I just think the case and bracelet are pretty underwhelming. Any suggestions around 500ish?
Got it! Very happy with it.
Just seen a great condition one up for grabs for $330! Can’t believe I can get one of these for less than a used SKX!
Just sold mine, upgraded to MM300 (from a lightweight to a heavyweight!). The shogun was extremely comfortable and great on a decent rubber strap (Didn't use the Seiko one that came with it though). The titanium bracelet was pretty ordinary but was comfortable. Also I missed the shine of stainless, the titanium is pretty flat.
I had the shogun! Loved it but it was Too small, I have the seiko tuna sbbn031 now and love it! Nice vid brutha 🤘🏻
Always liked this one.
Titanium is a one way trip
The second hand looks like it is off of a mm300 i like it.
You should compare this model with the mido ocean star titanium
Do they make a green version? I love the green sumo, but they're too big n heavy. I love titanium for that reason. My sarx055 disappears on wrist because it is so light.
I had this Shogun with sapphire and sold it. Still regret it
Looks nice. Great dimensions, although make it in sapphire and I'm in. No hardlex for me.
I love Shogun and pro trek
Love me some titanium drivers. I just still can't find my perfect one in a thin, ceramic bezel insert and in a 40mm case size.
Love the design, but I just can't do that lug-to-lug. I wish they'd make it in a 40mm with like a 47mm or less L2L for the pencil wristed among us.
You and me both. But unfortunately we live in the "huge watch" era. Rob disagrees with me, but since I started paying attention to watches 15 years ago or so, all I've seen is the sizes getting bigger and bigger. Smaller watches are still around, but way less prevalent than they used to be. It's silly, but it's the way things are.
Seiko are slow learners. Watches have been trending down for a couple years, yet their new models are 42 and up!
@@caomhan84 whilst you talk complete sense, The Shogun seems to work on my 6 3/4 wrist and i am not a fan of large watches.
Seiko model that looks closest to a Submariner?
Dan Machold Yeah probably.
Too close.
This watch is super!
Looks to much like a Casio diver. Not that theirs anything wrong with Casio but for the money I’d personally go monster or turtle! Much Respect Rob👊
Shogun SDC029 or Baby Marine Master SBDC061? Which should i get?? Or should I splurge and just go for the Marine Master 300? I want something around 1k, but if it's really a huge difference with the Marine master it might be worth it.. maybe... Please help!
Does sieko make a watch with their lum in Arabic numbers, maybe in a size that can be moded into an skx
I miss mine 😣 (007)
Is it really possible to upgrade the hardlex for a sapphire? I never found the parts for this watch. If you have a link, I’ll happy to check!
If you upgrade it, you immediately lose the ios rating and the water resistance
Love seikos but can't stand the luminous doesn't last thru the night. I since have been a Luminox fan and the higher end with safire crystal and trinium type markers is so nice.
What’s the better watch, this or the sbdc061???
Put a sapphire crystal on it a month ago and realized today that it doesn’t fit perfectly because of the stiff links. Put on a NATO and now it’s perfect.
How big are your wrists?
Ha! I’m sitting here looking at this watch on Amazon right now! Back and forth between this and a Sumo.
Good luck with choice. No wrong way to go on that fork in the road
Go for the new sumo
Sumo
steve holaday sumo had both
Robert Spinks Gen 2 can be had for under 400 but Gen 3 is twice the price?!?!?
Can you do a "rocket" shot with that watch
Yes, on Sunday when I sell it
Chapter ring seems to be slightly misaligned -- typical Seiko.
cameraz99 isn’t that sad??
like the shogun but will only buy if its 8L35 movement and never 6r15.
Just to bad Seiko don`t use sapphire glass. I love Seiko, but......
Grey market price should have been the MSRP on this one.
That stamped clasp is such a turn off.
It's sho-gun not sho-gan
I’d take the MIDO Ocean Star Titanium over the Shogun.🤷♂️🤔
I have both and don't think I would. The Mido has a reduced beat rate in exchange for a longer PR. It's more difficult to adjust and service the modified ETA. I like the monster hands and lume better on the Seiko. The Mido does not have a screw-down caseback. The titanium screws in the Mido bracelet are a weak point and often break when sizing the watch. The Mido does not have drilled lugs. My Shogun runs +1 while my Ocean Star titanium runs -8. I will give the Mido points for sapphire and its fantastic adjustable clasp. It's miles better than Seiko's hardlex and stamped clasp.
I have one for sale and I’m very open to sensible offers
One of my first watches so many annoying things that could be improved
First
No ones going to mention how poorly the end links are fitted around the lugs and case? Talk about not having a near seamless transition between bracelet and watch. It’s amateur hour over at Seiko. Always has been.
Way too much for what you get.