Is the Seiko SLA023 Marinemaster worth 3400€ ??? | Review 

I see. Thank you very much for letting us know.

Hmm, i was wondered why that was. Thanks for clarifying. I have the MM300 without the lume at 3oclock, and saw another mm300 with the 3oclock lume. I started to think, is my watch a fake because it doesnt have the 3oclock lume!?

@@c2pascual Interesting

It is a unique watch. Have a high beat version of it. Gorgeous watch. I wear it on a bright orange dassari rubber strap. It is easy to get lost in that dial. I may have it regulated because it runs a bit fast. I have a few divers with the 8L35 movements. -2,-2-4 seconds a day. Can't complain about those. I think if you can get a marine master for less than retail, great value for a truly unique diver.

At 3 o clock there is tha Date! Not lume!

Agree. It's an exceptional watch in every way.

Exactly how I feel about it.

Is the SLA021 discontinued, or still in production?

I've heard rumours that it's discontinued, but nothing official.

@@lockhandle8276 You can still buy it.

@@inspector1973 thank you so much for your time. I have one other question. Where did you buy your SLA021 from? And where should I buy it from, if Seiko has no authorised dealers in my country? Is Chrono24 a good website for this?

Thank you Chris! I really appreciate it. As I said DM me on Instagram anytime if there's anything I can help you with.

Thank you! After 3 months I already like it more than almost any watch I own. There's just something very cool about it.

Thanks James! I completely understand that people struggle to justify the price of it. For two years I felt the same but now that I finally got it, I'm glad I did. By the way my Helm Khuraburi is arriving soon. I've watched your video about it a couple of times already. It's a re-buy for me but still very excited.

The sumo its so close with MM300 ...my opinion..and so more cheap

They should've never removed the "marinemaster" from the dial.

Get that model back, u only live once. Enjoy it

​@@TheBoldHairspring true

Hi Bruno! You're welcome. Glad that it helped you 😊

The more I own it, the more I like it, and owning has made me sell quite I few watches that I don't wear often xd

Yeah, they're all nice. How long have you had yours?

Exacly! The more I own it the more I like it. It's hard to explain to people but it's a phenomenal watch.

Seiko has been making watches for over one hundred years, and are one of the original true horological manufactures with real dive watch pedigree. Seiko 100% has parity with Omega and Rolex in the dive watch arena, and I trust a Seiko diver (let alone a flagship model of theirs like the MM300) to every meter of its depth rating. If anything they have been proven to overperform and hold up beyond their depth rating (can search videos of Tuna models going way deeper than their rating). And with incorporating the heritage of Japanese craftsmanship, many upmarket Seiko models including the MM300’s have finishing that punches well above their pricetag. I’ve owned the brand for 15+ years now and I’m still enamored with them. It’s less common nowadays but you used to hear people say, who were only familiar with Seiko mall quartz watches, “yeah, but it’s just a Seiko.” Well, that’s exactly why I own about 20 of them. “It’s just a Seiko” is exactly right, it’s just a spectacular watch with pedigree and passion. I own an SBDX017 which was my personal favorite MM300 model, and I just picked up the SLA023 now that they’ve been discontinued. Iconic Seiko models, all.

Hopefully the replacement you got will last longer. I'll give them a try next year.

It'll get better over time...trust me Once you're past 50 years or so your eyes won't be able to notice anymore :)

Absolutely 💪🏻

Hi, I've seen people having this problem on the Tudor BB but never on the Marinemaster. Mine is fine on both. For now ...😅

@@TheBoldHairspring you believe it's deserve the money? I have seiko blumo and i am thinking to sell it and go for seiko sla023

For me it's well worth the money. I absolutely love this watch. I had the seiko zimbe 12, but it didn't give me the same satisfaction.

I'd love to see an sbdx009 in person. Such an interesting watch. Have you had it for a long time?

@@TheBoldHairspring Since 2007.....

They sure do 💪🏻

I haven't planned such video yet but please chat to me on Instagram and ask me anything you would like to know 👍🏻

That's a tough one. The Tudor feels more comfortable on the wrist, it's better balanced and while I'm not an expert by any means, I believe the Tudor movement is superior. It's more accurate and it has more power reserve. It also feels more refined when you screw/unscrew the crown, set the time etc. However, going for the Tudor won't make you stop thinking about the MM300. There's just something about it that makes it special and you'll eventually end up having both even if it takes a long time. Even though I feel like the Tudor is the better watch if you put a gun on my head and tell me to keep just one I wouldn't be able to pick. In terms of finsihing and build quality I'd say both are on par but as I said the Tudor feels a bit more refined. Hehe sorry I can't be of much help here.

@@TheBoldHairspring Thank you for the response! I was wondering if that would be the case, they’re each such great watches, it does seem from my experience that the Seiko, even the more expensive are still “an instrument” and may have less visceral appeal. By the way, I’m also an educator, in our secondary system - ages 18 and older. My watch collection is much smaller but I definitely get that “special watch” for the day, though the Orange Monster has been my go to watch for the past 11 years.

It's worth remembering that both of these watches have big kudos in the watch collecting world and whilst one is "just a Seiko' the other is "just a Tudor". Neither brand registers much with the general public.

@@adamski101For sure - aside from Casio squares in high school and college I’ve only ever worn Seiko automatics. It was interesting to see this comparison as I’ve pretty much set the MM 300 as my next watch, and second hand Black Bay 41s are in a similar price range. It might be nice to break up my Seiko collection with a Tudor, but I do like Seiko a lot.

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching!

Hi Stephen, which model are we talking about exactly? SNE569P1?

Hi , SNE591P1

I showed the night vision version here on the channel. It's better than I expected. Nice size, good lume and solar movement but the bracelet leaves a bit to be desired. Hollow endlinks and stamped clasp.

@@TheBoldHairspring OK thanks for your opinion

Fantastic watch! Enjoy it.

I had no idea it's discontinued. Thanks for letting me know. It's good I didn't wait more to get it.

Thanks for the crafter blue feedback. I'll get the orange one for this spring. The sla047 is a beauty 👌🏻🔥

@@TheBoldHairspring 👍🏼👍🏼

@@TheBoldHairspring it will be matching with your watch

Hi! Thanks for the feedback on the crafter blue. I'll definitely grab one as this watch is keeper. The blue/orange is a very nice colour combination for sure.

@@TheBoldHairspring nice one that colour combo should look awesome- i’ve got CB in orange for SKX and in black for MM300 - tempted to get the orange for MM also

Thanks! I'm really glad to know you enjoy my content :))

Yeah, that's the retail price. Europe's VAT is too high. The LX is even more expensive...

The LX costs almost twice as much. I agree though, it's a total beast of a dive watch.

It’s an automatic watch. +5 secs a day is within COSC specification and is perfectly acceptable. If you want better accuracy then I’d say automatic watches are not for you.

The diver's extension is excellent. So many diving watches don't have on the fly adjustment and it's totally necessary for me.

Some Patek watches use pins and collars, it is actually more secure.

I also consider pins and collar more secure and easier to deal with.

Lol dude you are the one got got fleeced and sweet talked into. Do some research

Screws work loose over time and when you tighten them they show screwdriver marks. Pins and collars are invisible and 100% secure. They are fit and forget.

Do you say it's not worth it just because it's a Seiko?

Do you own one? Have you worn one? Or are you simply making that statement based on this video or the specs or what? This watch is an absolute beauty. The quality is amazing and it is absolutely worth the money in my opinion. I own this watch and can attest to its beauty in all lights and also the quality. One thing I don’t like is that Seiko did not regulate this 8L35 movement. Mine runs at +8 secs, which is still within its spec but not great. You can get it regulated and can then expect +/- 2 secs. PS. I got mine brand new shipped from Japan for €2,150. For that price, this watch is well worth it.