Best Watch EVER - Seiko Shogun SBDC007 Titanium

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Also see my Grand Seiko diver watch article: www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko
USA Purchase link: amzn.to/2q4zJVR
I take a close look at my Seiko Prospex Shogun SBDC007 titanium watch with the 6R15 Japanese movement. The secret to this watch is the magical Diashield Titanium which looks like stainless steel but is VERY hard and scratch resistant. The thermal properties of this titanium as well as the light weight (about 105 grams) make this watch exceptionally comfortable on wrist in all conditions. Other specs: 42mm; Thickness 13.3 mm; Lug to lug 50mm; Weight 105g; Signed Crown; 120 click bezel; Drilled lugs; 22mm titanium bracelet.
Note: After making this video I moved a link from the 12pm side of the bracelet to the 6pm side to better center the clasp. This helped with the clasp sitting flush with the wrist. Now the watch rides perfect on wrist. So make sure when you adjust the band that you center the clasp properly. Now, if it's possible, this watch is even more comfortable! Also, after about a month of constant wear the watch seems to have settled down to about +1.5 seconds a day. I can live with that.
Additional update: After about two months the watch is now running a few seconds slow each day. I would rather it run fast but it's still well within acceptable time keeping specs for an automatic watch.
For many photos also see: www.flickr.com/photos/areaguid...
USA Purchase link: amzn.to/2q4zJVR or
buy great Japan market "Prospex" watches at:
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review by CraigShipp.com

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23 июн 2013

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@lucagabriel2395 2 года назад

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

@SIJSeller 11 лет назад

We love your reviews! It was an honor that we could provide our service and supplied this beautiful timepiece to you :)

@mathew633man 9 лет назад

i like how you evaluate a watch. a watch is something that you are comfortable to wear and it's supposed to be reliable and durable. Seiko has many of these features, and for a reasonable price as well. it only not tells the skills of their craftsmanship but their integrity in pricing also. Seiko should be more respected by watch lovers.

@Chrissepisje 7 лет назад

There are plenty Seiko-heads out there among watch aficionados. If I had a dime for every high-end watch collection that includes a lowly SKX009/7, I'd be a rich man. So there is much love for Seiko, even though people associate it with value rather than luxury. But since Seiko and Citizen are two of the largest volume producing watch brands on the planet, I'd argue that the people have voted. Because watch aficionados aren't representative, I'd say John Q Taxpayer is. Although it must be said, Rolex-heads begrudgingly respect Seiko. :)

@Ferien7 4 года назад

Lol seiko is total junk

@glmoore001 8 лет назад

I slipped on a metal step at work while wearing my Seiko SRP311J1 Monster whose band was designed with pins vs. screws. I ended up with one foot on the floor and the watchband caught on the edge of the step taking my 195 lbs without coming apart. It scraped a lot of skin off my wrist understandably, but the band held, saving me a sharp pointed step in the ribs. No need to worry about the strength of the pins. I will never buy another brand of watch.

@alexandermills382 7 лет назад

Craig Shipp j

@brentboghean2038 9 лет назад

Had this watch for a year now thanks to this video and still loving it! I wear it almost every day

@thebudkellyfiles 8 лет назад

Wow, great endorsement from a watch collector like you. Thanks!

@ScottLBowen 7 лет назад

Really enjoyed the post. I also have a favorite watch. Many years ago I bought a Tissot T Touch diver looking watch from Costco. Black dial. I wear it to work, church, swim, work on the pool. It is beefy, many, elegant, bondish. Has a compass, altimeter. Fits nicely under a dress shirt. Replaced the band (black rubber) once. It is the greatest! Scott

@f.v.s.7107 9 лет назад

I have been wearing this watch for a week now and i must say you were exactly right on the comfort of this watch ! It's incredible , loving it. Thanks for the review, i would have never noticed this watch if this vid wasn't on the Tube. Thumbs up!

@maverickwatchreviews 7 лет назад

Amazing how light it is as well as how much it looks like stainless steel. GREAT watch and great review :)

@romanpokorny432 10 лет назад

I have Shogun over half year. Must say ... yes! It's my favourite watch!

@Srg85 11 лет назад

Hey craig I just got my Seiko SBDC007 today, and its a great watch. I cant believe how light the watch is in person. Great watch and great review!

@Manakidis 10 лет назад

One of the best watch reviews on youtube. I just received the watch and this video played a big part in my decision. I was deciding among so many brands, mostly swiss and german, but then this video just make my decision much easier. Craig, you should get some discount from Seiko, you deserve it.

@folksurvival 4 года назад

Are you still wearing it?

@bytemegga 6 лет назад

I love the bezel on this watch. Seem to be a little more grippy. Fantastic.

@johndonnelly5971 7 лет назад

This is a beautiful classical and comfortable watch that is amazing to wear and own.

@MrQuocanh80 9 лет назад

have to say Craig Ship you do an excellent job in singing the praises of The Shogun. I will be buying one next year when I get to Japan, thought I just say great review.

@goaztecs7549 6 лет назад

I love the variety in your watch box.

@iamnitrox 8 лет назад

Good review. I'm glad to hear your thoughts as someone who owns more expensive watches. So many people (myself included) always tend to think that the most expensive watch (which they usually always buy next) is the best. Sometimes, you realize that the best stuff is the one you like the best, not the scientifically-best one.

@wolfumz 8 лет назад

+iamnitrox a watch is a tool. pick the one right tool for the job, not the one at the highest price.

@snippy8362 4 года назад

the shogun is a cracking watch. agreed. beautiful mascular lines. had mine since 2016 and despite being knocked around alot, it still looks like nos. the titanium with ds coating is very robust. it was worth every cent despite the price at the time. any guy who loves this watch and the gs sbga229 gets my vote everyday. cheers craig.

@MidAtlanticTV 4 года назад

Check this out: www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

@OrangePHX 10 лет назад

I was highly considering this Shogun. Now I work for a large swiss company and get discounts.. Seiko makes great watches, still one of my favorites.

@71oliver1 11 лет назад

Thanks for the great review Craig. This is my next watch. I was going to get the mm30 but this watch makes more sense.

@brucecook2053 10 лет назад

Great Review Craig, I have a collection of SEIKO's but this one looks great... Cheers

@TedBarrera 7 лет назад

I think they've updated this model with the SBDC029. Nice review, fantastic looking watch!

@KPboysProductions 10 лет назад

I love that you have both an Invicta and a Rolex in there. I am always so fascinated how Invicta finds its way into so many collector's collections.

@kguna74 10 лет назад

I recently saw a Seiko at a mall. It was Love at first sight, bought it straight away. Solar V158-0AD0 field watch. It'll be my one and only.

@robinyates9426 10 лет назад

my first Seiko was a divers watch.Lasted 18 years, It replaced by my current Seiko which is an automatic.Had this watch for 9 years now

@vivaankorbyn9256 3 года назад

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@guillermomaison3457 3 года назад

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@jamircoen649 3 года назад

@Guillermo Maison Definitely, have been watching on flixzone for since april myself =)

@vivaankorbyn9256 3 года назад

@Guillermo Maison Thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) Appreciate it!

@guillermomaison3457 3 года назад

@Vivaan Korbyn you are welcome xD

@skelejp9982 8 лет назад

Hello,thx for the nice review ! That Seiko Shogun SBDC007 Titanium got half second movement,the Orange Kinetic one ,1 second movement,I find that a Big difference!

@logwind 11 лет назад

Great piece. I love Seikos. Thanks for the nice review.

@copperlocks1 8 лет назад

SBDC029 is the new model# for this watch....I have an old school titanium kinetic 5M23-7A30....and I agree the titanium is very comfy on the wrist....

@PMSCOTT68 6 лет назад

Definitely a grail watch for me when I can afford it. In the meantime I'm looking at the Invicta Pro Diver in titanium. It costs just AUD200 and has a good Seiko movement.

@GustoTheGamer 10 лет назад

great watch. Nice collection you have!

@tanatosan 7 лет назад

Really enjoyed your review, man. Finally got myself 027, I think it still preserves much of the same quality of 007. Definitely it's the watch you can wear on any occasions. Like it the best so far! Because of your review, now I am diving into other Dive Watches of the similar price ranges. Cheers!

@71oliver1 10 лет назад

G'day Craig. Just received my Shogun from Heguchi. Amazing watch. Like it more than my Pam 111. All because of your review.

@matthewschneider4883 11 лет назад

Love my sumo. Same 6R15 movement. Mine is a month old and running +3 sec fast a day. Its perfect. Wish I paid just a little more for the lighter titanium, but I am in love with it. SBDC001

@TheBrokenBMW 7 лет назад

Gorgeous indeed, big Seiko fan myself!

@LarryGanz 10 лет назад

Thanks for the review - I bet the watch appreciates if they're hard to find. I'm thrilled with my Seiko SKX173 which looks and functions very much like the one reviewed here, but in stainless steel. The Lume is amazingly bright all night long with brief exposure to the Sunlight. And it's quite accurate when I wear it instead of leaving on a watch winder where many watches run a little slow. e.g. After 2 weeks on the winder the Seiko will be only 2 minutes behind my iPhone, while my Submariner can be 1 minute behind after the same amount of time on a winder (but spot on when on my wrist). I rotate through 5 automatics with 4 winders, but my Seiko, my Submariner (1983), and my Hamilton (Harrison Ford Conservation Model) are the 3 watches I wear the most. I have an Orient Mako and Hamilton Khaki that I keep wound up as backups, now that I have nicer watches. I have some nice Swiss and Japanese quartz watches but I prefer autos, although my next watch will be a Speedmaster Moonwatch manual wind.

@robertfatoulatchi9482 6 лет назад

Indeed thé best watch, light and beautiful. And a so shiny luminova

@georgeszaslavsky 2 года назад

I have a SBDCO29 second generation shogun, one of my favorites

@MidAtlanticTV 2 года назад

Nice! www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

@josephatnip2398 8 лет назад

they got the stainless steel look on the titanium by media blasting just FYI from a machinist that used to work with titanium a lot

@drgeek100 8 лет назад

I love that watch, I will have to get one soon!

@drgeek100 8 лет назад

I hope you are being sarcastic about the apple watch..you can't honestly even consider apple watch a "watch"? To me it's a gadget phone put on wrist ...not a time piece.....but that's IMO

@purrungas2012 10 лет назад

excellent review, to the point, I have been thinking about buying this model and it is great that you did this video, I have also compared many other brands and prices and totally agree with you, for the price and looks this is as good as it gets, thank you again and look forward to see more of your vids

@Srg85 10 лет назад

I agree, I received my watch 3 months ago and Ive been wearing it daily. Its a great watch, its so comfortable! I have this itch to buy another titanium watch but I dont think titanium watches are made as well as this Shogun. I am looking at getting the Tudor Pelagos - its titanium too.

@citic101 11 лет назад

its a beautiful watch and great review

@marcrogue5268 9 лет назад

I love my invicta 8926OB its stainless steel very light weight, japan movement, automatic 200 meter water resistant and I believe I saw it in your watch box

@TheAfghan72 10 лет назад

I bought a Sekio solar powered watch and i love it!

@cmadness1 10 лет назад

Excellent review. This would make a nice step up from my citizen. I will be giving this a second look for sure.

@RatulGhosh89 9 лет назад

Hi Craig !! loved ur review.. I really like the look of this but cannot afford it. Could you suggest a similar looking watch with similar comfort till around $300??

@giangvu7902 8 лет назад

You have a beautiful watch

@lawdawg194 10 лет назад

Cool thanks for the input!

@carlosdelacadiz6658 8 лет назад

Great watch and great company in Seiko.

@ivodr1561 7 лет назад

Carlos De La Cadiz

@westiejames2003 6 лет назад

Carlos De La Cadiz “ø

@tuhakaraina10 9 лет назад

I've had a 007 on my wrist for about 6 months and love it, and it does steal wrist time as my "go-to" weekender (over a seamaster, and a reverso) I totally agree comfort and legibility are amazing. Off the wrist however, it feels cheap, with the sound, weight and feel of the band and clasp in titanium vs stainless... But when you get past that, it's wonderful. Thankyou for the review.

@tuhakaraina10 9 лет назад

I see the appeal in the functionality of the apple watch, but I prefer mechanical over digital... I'll be interested in seeing a 6month apple watch update. Side note - the Quartz Seamaster 120 in your collection, I purchased the same watch new in 1997 still have it and love it, it's a little tank (just do battery and seals) it just keeps on going! Keep up the good work!

@ripperx444 7 лет назад

That's the point of the watch!!! Lightness above all. So the bracelete is perfect.

@richardmurphy9006 10 лет назад

Will Purchase Thanks

@mortonrotta5078 10 лет назад

I bought it after seeing this video and sold my 14060M. The Shogun is the much better watch for me. Wearing is fantastic - much more comfortable than the submariner! Thank You for sharing!

@ronrry16 11 лет назад

have the clasp centered and you won't have a problem with it protruding out like that. great watch!

@AjuweliersNl 8 лет назад

Good review! I personally love the Seiko Prospex collection. Great watches and a good price

@chbclark 10 лет назад

I own Rolexes, Omegas, an IWC, Seikos, Citizens, and more. I can tell you I'd rather wear my Doxa 750T than any watch that I own or have ever tried. It's perfectly balanced. There are no sharp or questionable areas of comfort. It's actually professionally dive rated at 750 meters. The bezel is easier to manipulate and use than any "Professional" dive watch out there. Its legibility in all light conditions is flawless. I find most the high end Seikos to be ho hum and not really worth the money. However, and as you pointed out, the lower end Seikos I find to be some of the best quality for the price point.

@brew108 11 лет назад

Nice review Craig, thx

@alandeluna9822 9 лет назад

Great reviews C. Im 21 and i want to start my watch collection im between the 9937 invicta and this one. In terms of quality on the whrist bands wich one do you recomend? Congratulations for your channel.

@oiramsq73 11 лет назад

I was about to comment on how incredible the watch is and how as soon as I got mine it pushed all the other watches I own to the back of the cabinet... and then you quoted me! Thanks! :) P.S. It really is an epic watch!

@haroshiocaine4245 8 лет назад

Good review.

@zikkizidan 8 лет назад

great review .i am so wanting to buy it just worries i am used to 44mm plus watches..this will be bit smaller.will appreciate your thoughts.cheers

@freddygw 8 лет назад

has been 2 years and new model is out. Do you still feel its that good? thank you.

@YuriUK 5 лет назад

I’m glad that you found watch that you feel comfortable to wear and for you they might be the best watch, but absolutely they are not the best comfortable watch, trust me I have a lot of watch and I’m not a collector or anything, over the years I never sell my watches and so far I’m 45 and I have 11 watches that I collected over the years and the most comfortable watch is Hulk submariner and i will never be pushed towards any other watches or I might buy another pair around christmas and they will be the ONE who knows

@MidAtlanticTV 5 лет назад

You need to checkout the GS diver: www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

@juraimisungip 10 лет назад

totally agree with u...excellent watch, getting mine soon!

@watchoffsale2387 10 лет назад

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@WColdblooded357W 10 лет назад

For sure! Titanium is a great underused watch material. It is so light on the wrist like you said. I own two watches that are as far apart in weight as can be. A breitling steelfish which weighs like 7.96 ounces. And a citizen blue angels TI that is only 4.1 ounces. Just about half. It's amazing the difference. While I do love the "built like a tank" feel of the breitling sometimes I don't want to feel my watch. Thats when I pop on the citizen. Another thing I'd like to see more of is the new ultra hard metals like boron carbide and tungsten carbide used for watches. Say goodbye to scratches!

@cbcbcb1234 9 лет назад

I think I found one slightly better - the Oris ProPilot Day Date with steel bracelet...and I may end up buying it, but don't get me wrong..love this Seiko watch!

@westleygreenhalf5890 6 лет назад

I like the sound of this. I have had a Samurai on a bracelet and I have recently borrowed an SPB051, again, on a bracelet. Both bracelets felts a little chunky around the wrist. However, when I read about the Shogun, I got the impression it was a big watch. How would you say it compares to the models I have mentioned, if you've experienced them?

@dlhussain81 11 лет назад

Thanks for the review Craig. I need a seiko in my collection, think this could be it. Could you tell me if the movement hacks and winds?

@kenmoelhoff3122 10 лет назад

Nice review, and nice watch Craig. I just got an Omega Seamaster stainless (46 mm) after 14 years of daily wearing a Seiko Kinetic. I have to admit that I am a victim of marketing and feel rich when I wear the Omega. It's a beast, and it's heavy, but so long as I work out daily with only my right arm, everything stays balanced :). After watching your review, I may have to consider getting a second daily wear watch. (and the kinetic is still running fine - as a gift from my wife I won't part with it :)

@thestig007 10 лет назад

Very cool. Titanium is great because you can make it very thin and light and it will still be stronger than stainless steel. That's why the band is so thin, it's still stronger than stainless. And you're right about the spring bars and pins failing long before anything else.

@xpusostomos 10 лет назад

I can't see any scratches on my Citizen titaniums either, I also have a NY0054-04EB, but who knows which of us abused them the most.

@36jimmyc 3 года назад

The shogun's a great watch. I wouldn't say it's the greatest Seiko, but it's certainly on the list of Seiko's desired divers. I've wrote extensively on many of Seiko's vintage & modern watches for many years on some of the most subscribed to horology forums., and wanted to say I enjoy your enthusiasm of quality Japanese Dive watches. Jim

@senorkaboom 9 лет назад

Saw quite a few new ones on eBay as well. Prices range from $800 to $1100 bucks.

@stephenferrante4133 8 лет назад

I enjoyed the review and happened to come across one of these at a good price on the used market. I have a very large wrist and always have difficulty lengthening straps and centering a clasp on the back of my wrist. How easily will it be to do so with this bracelet? If I locate an extra link, can it simply be inserted into the short side of the bracelet?

@sinjinadams2862 2 года назад

This video was made over 9 years ago with over 823k views. Incredible! The most views I've ever seen for a watch video. I've only owned the newer Prospec version of this watch for a couple of years but it is still my favorite watch. Yes it has its issues but it is still my favorite watch in my collection.

@MidAtlanticTV 2 года назад

That was a great watch. These days I’m wearing Grand Seiko www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

@spiritvarun 8 лет назад

I have victorinox titanium watch, I just can't go back to stainless steel as SS feels heavier and bulkier now after getting used to titanium feel

@satanstrilogy2288 9 лет назад

I want one. Thanks for the review.

@kimberlywalker7426 7 лет назад

Hi Craig, Would you be able to recommend a boutique jewelry store that carries the Seiko Shogun SBDC007 Titanium? I live in California, in between San Francisco and San Jose. This watch will be an anniversary gift for my husband. Thank you!

@xperience-media7396 10 лет назад

I rate the Seiko divers, all through their range. They can run a bit fast when new but like you said better early than late.

@tzsteve33 9 лет назад

Very nice Seiko,,

@mgmmaze 5 лет назад

I have the sbdc029 the "newer" version of this one. I ended up having to ditch the bracelet. It kept stabbing me iny wrist. Put it on a NATO and love it. It def doesn't feel like it's there at all

@MidAtlanticTV 5 лет назад

Interesting. Mine was very comfortable with the bracelet. www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

@petersimons6178 3 года назад

try the citizen "ray mears" titanium with titanium bracelet version. its lighter than that watch and the totally flat monocoque design is just incredibly comfortable. It also has an on the fly divers adjuster and is properly 300m certified. the only downside is it looks like a field watch and the date window is too small. if you want a tool watch this is it. Oh and its a 1/3 of the price.

@scrat2207 7 лет назад

I have my watch 32 years stil working solar never change the batt.

@anacquiredtaste3582 8 лет назад

Well done

2 года назад

Hola estimado, que opina de este reloj en el 2022 vale la pena? , y el titanio es mas resistente que el acero como lo promete seiko. Saludos cordiales, Santiago de Chile

@helenmcgrath200 9 лет назад

Just got skx 007 very impressed

@freedom281 7 лет назад

Thx for the video, I will get that watch if I can :)

@dlhussain81 11 лет назад

Thanks Craig!

@CrownAndMainspring 6 лет назад

I own this watch. Never had issue with pins. Super comfortable. Paid $875 at the time. But band scuffs easily and crystal has like 3 nicks at least. My Sub 016610 cost me $8550. Put it thru hell, crystal and bezel are pristine, band gets scuffs but easily brushes out if you want to. The Diashield on the Seikos Titanium wont let me brush out so easily. The 6R15 started running slow on me after just 3 years. Its a retired keepsake for now. Sorry man, Rolex Sub, although more expensive and heavier, is the best All Around diver watch in the game EVER! Thanks for the video, I enjoyed your presentation.

@CrownAndMainspring 6 лет назад

Ah Man come on, I have a Citizen Titanium thats just as comfortable. Its like me saying my VW Golf is the best car ever. To be fair, Shogun is a lot of watch for the money though and good addition for a budget minded collector who wants a somewhat respectable goto dress/sport watch.

@wireguided9572 5 лет назад

Good review. I have over 35 watches in my collection, including pocket watches. These include Seiko, Rolex, CWC, Omega and JLC, to name a few. I also have the SBDC029 Shogun, the newer version of you watch. It is very comfortable to wear and very lightweight. But the one that I wear the most is my Seiko SKX031. I love the design and It's also comfortable and lightweight, not like the Shogun though. The only downside for me is that it has the non-hacking, non-hand winding 7s26 movement.

@MidAtlanticTV 5 лет назад

Do you have a GS - www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

@stevepodraza6363 9 лет назад

Hey Craig nice review. You ever have a marinemaster 300 to compare?

@JacobJones 11 лет назад

i love your stuff

@vangledosh 9 лет назад

My watch is almost identical in dimensions but slightly thinner yet it weighs 196 grams compared to this of only 105 grams.. Impressive to shave off that much weight.

@janvangenderen9 11 лет назад

a spot on review. i have the 007 shogun and also the kinetic scuba.the diverence with ower scuba is, the are jdm. and on amazon you see the kinetic diver, the same only made in korea . the are not so expensive as the scuba.

@Ingkarat1987 6 лет назад

I like your review

@MiguelRodriguez-nt5eq 10 лет назад

Nice Watch Brother..

@carlosfedericolopezspindol3103 10 лет назад

What dive watch would you recommend at 42mm case and less than 50mm lug to lug? I have a small wrist, like 6.7 inches and like 42mm cases on dressy watches. I tried once an SKX175 and didn't like it that much. I also tried the Citizen bn0100 and liked it a lot but still don't get me as it doesn't have sapphire crystal, looks kind of cheap and 1 or 2 mm smaller than what I would like. What would be around $500 and at most $1000. The Borealis Francis Drake it's on my must list but I wan't more options and a black one too. Is the quality of the Shogun any better than he Victorinox Dive Master on your video?

@jamfam771 10 лет назад

Two questions: what is your wrist size?, and is the lume enough to be readable just before dawn? Thanks for the great review.

@jigrodrigues 10 лет назад

Hi Craig. Are you a seiko fan? I love watches and I have some nice ones, but I do wish to buy a good diver's watch. I'm indecisive between the tissot seastar 1000 chronograph and the seiko sportura kinetic diver. I do prefer the tissot, but the seiko is half the price! Is the sportura kinetic diver any good?