Seiko Gets It Right with the SBDC051 and 053 

I am so relieved watching your videos because they boost my self-confidence. You see I have the same watches like you have, I have the Seiko SBDC053 on a steel bracelet and the Tuna SBBN033. Love them both. They are like brothers, they share the same hands and the one completes the other in every way you can think of. Just stick to the Seikos man.I know you are happy with them. Well done again for delivering another great presentation.

Having too many watches never caused any adverse affect on myself. I just learned more about watches. Watches are easy to store. Imagine people's storage challenges who collect larger items such as snowmobiles...

Got the 051 , absolutely love it, instant classic, best watch money can buy for this price !!! Been wearing mine for almost a year , and not a scratch on it . Unreal quality and durability !!!

I agree, I've sold a lot of watches over the past few years and I generally get a sense of relief because I can now wear my "keepers" more frequently and enjoy them more.

I have both of these. Beautiful timepieces. Brilliant quality.

I'm glad Seiko came to their senses and now release the 053 on a bracelet. I had to purchased a Strapcode Hexad Oyster for mine. Looks very similar.

Seiko 😍 this piece is Soo perfect !!! Wish I could get my hands on it !

I have the 053 on a bracelet and absolutely love this watch, from fit and finish to accuracy it’s a solid watch my favorite for sure. I agree with your watered down effect I have in my rotation the 053 for office meetings and everyday use but I lean towards my turtle 777 on a crafter blue rubber strap for my more everyday beater . I also recently pick up my first g shock the GW5000 1jf and really like it a lot as an everyday use also. When I want to go smaller I put on my Steinhart ocean one 39. So that’s my rotation and I find that it’s a good balance for me and prevents the watered down feel that will come from a larger collection.

Amusing as usual fella 👍🏻 I got my sbdc055 yesterday and must admit seiko has made a great job on these 62mas reissue’s 👌🏻..looking forward to getting that bracelet as well 👏🏻 I was originally going to go 051 as I generally prefer the black ( safe ) option.... but decided I need some colour in my life and went padi ... and am really very happy with it 👍🏻 I love all variants though tbh 😍

Honest review Jeff appreciated mate!

The blue one looks very cool!

Those 2 SBDCs are gorgeous!👍

Im on a Porta potty watching this..lol.love that blue dial

Got a preowned 051 at a killer price recently, but wishing I have a brand new one so thinking of getting the 053😎

Beautiful watch's.

Love my 051, adjusted it and now looses a mere 4 seconds a day. It's now my only watch.

beautiful shots. I love this review-format since it gives a very good view of the watch. I do wonder, does your Sumo get much wrist time when owning 51/53? Theyre very simular size and fill the same spot in the collection.

I actually really like your all stainless Tuna. I agree on your watered down too many watches theory. I have a bunch of old junkers and I need 4-5 nice watches. lol

Still the best seiko divers for me for the price and quality ratio, love my 053 and 059.

Yup. You're back home... Kansas. thank god. hahahahaha

I also love big watches, still do. Love the presence on my large 8 inch wrists. I too, am also afraid of anything getting near 42mm or below. :(

100 % agree with the "watered down affect." I've had my Seiko SKA369 for 11 months and it's the only watch I ware. I don't even want another watch. I have about 5 other watches that I never ware. Some are dress, some are divers and some are mundane but still work. I like the kinetic/quartz movement for it's accuracy and shock resistance. I like a screw down crown because I've had other watches where the crown pulled part way out when it caught on the hem of my pocket, which stopped the time. Just reach into your pocket and see where the crown hooks over the edge of your pocket. I do use the rotating bezel as a timer and I prefer a crown guard. The price of $209.00 delivered was another attraction for me. I know it's not your "cup of tea" but I love it. I always enjoy your outlook on life and watches. Keep up the great videos. Thanks, Mickey

Good review. Completely agree with your “watered down effect” theory. Too many watches is overkill and dilutes the significance of the special pieces in your collection. One cannot appreciate the nuances of a fine meal if one is a glutton. Like Miles used to say, it’s not about how many notes you play, it’s about the significance of the ones you do play and the ones you don’t. Less is more.

I like almost the whole package. At that price you can get a much better movement than the 6r15. It should have a movement regulated to less than + or - 10 sec per day.

Great video, im having a tough choice between the 053 and the 063. Does the crown stick in your wrist on the 051 and 053? I’m used to the crown being at 4 o clock on my Diver’s

Might need to get that diver to compliment my Grand Seiko Snowflake.

Mine SBDC051 has a bezel that doesnt line up and the lume pip is not centered in the triangle properly. I may sell it for the 061. Best affordable ish Seikos though by far.

Watching this video reminds me of how great these watches are! Now it’s a few months down the road after you got the Willard and the new mm200, do you think Seiko have improved since this era?

The sbdc101 is now the best Seiko you can get in this price range. I assume these will not sell as much now and the prices will probably go down a bit.

Love my seikos but these reissue models dont grab me, rather my skx and monster even though there inferior in movement and case quality ect. Definitely going to have to see one in person I think.

Great review.. My 053 turned up yesterday on rubber. Anyone selling the stock bracelets separately ??

It's a nice collection... get the Aqua Terra!

Can you start a new channel for those of us that are SBDC051 and 053 owners? I enjoy both of mine and wear the dive strap which is the most comfortable strap I ever tried. I'm keeping both of these, my Omega PO 600, and my Seiko turtle as my beater. I'm adding a sapphire to the turtle. Can't go back to hardlex after seeing the difference on the 51 & 53.

Thanks

So many swiss alternatives at this price point, although they've come down in price.

Fantastic timepieces!! Question; Somehow you have the tendency to often buy two of the same type of watches. Two Tunas. Two SBDC's. Two Citizen ProMasters. And so one. How come, Jeff?

Do the stock seiko bracelets have the divers extension? And does that divers extension dig into your wrist like my seiko divers with the extension?

Hi, What is the bracelet on your 053. Mine came with the standard rubber strap ?

Got to agree, i think 051 053 are both killer.

Does the 035 come with the stainless steel band? Its product description indicates as though it came with a rubber strap.

I only wear between 42 to 45 mm

Wish it had a day display

Jeff, are you considering pulling the trigger for the Marinemaster 200? Never saw you wearing the blue Monster. Do you still have it?

I have the SBDC051, it is a fantastic watch.

Imo the seiko Tuna is one of few watches that the more beat up it gets, the better it looks.

if i had to choose from the two... i choose for the sun019p. :-) those kiddie size watches dont do it for me

Is the sbdc053 the jdm version? Or spb053 jdm?

These are nice looking but I am dispappinted with mine. It's running +20 seconds fast

What's a good name for them? The Kanpai?

Great video are those the japan version or us

Sorry can agree on the "Watered down affect" I go with the "Critical Mass affect" The more watches I collect the better I feel about the watches I own , Trouble is I'm running out of time, one watch a decade was fine once, a Seiko 6139-6012 back in the Seventies, (Still going strong) swatch in the eighties (long gone) Pulsar trek in the Nineties , and a Seiko military model in the two thousands, so Now I have over thirty watches 12 seiko's ,a Doxa, couple of Omega's, Bought a tissot visodate today, like to get a Milgauss before I hit sixty, Want a definition of an old Person ? A young person that thinks what the F**k Happened ?

Don't you find the crown sticks out too far? Apart from That its Cool the SBD.

Tuna SBBN017 vs SBDC053 ? Which would you prefer and why?

How does it compare to the 033? Size wise?

If these watches had no more than a 47mm lug to lug length, I'd be all about them

Have you ever justified keeping a watch simply due to sentimentality? I purchased my first Seiko on a business trip to Yamanashi at a boutique shop in an outlet mall. It's a green dialed JDM Seiko 5 Sports model. I've since purchased a couple of other Seikos and I find myself wearing this watch maybe only once a month. I am nothing if not underwhelmed by it on the wrist. I cannot bring myself to part with it however, because of what it represents. It is the physical introduction to a lifestyle brand that I'll be seemingly drawn to for the unforeseeable future. If I part ways with this watch, I feel as if I may regret it similarly to how I regret selling my first car (also an underwhelming specimen, but sorely missed based on what it represents).

I like the crown and the blue (or black) color schemes. I *hate* the hour hand. If someone knows a watch-modder that will sell these with a sensible handset, I'll throw $$$ at them.

Im waiting for an automatic Seiko Tuna.....

Just bought your book - looking forward to reading it.atb.snack

Quartz is the way to go if you want reliability and longevity.

All of the watches that were shown had the wrong date.

Does this have a nickname?

Seiko .........black ........nope ! I pre order the NTH nacken modern black date 40 mm I think it is to small 4 you

Prefer the SKX007/SKX009

Is it not possible to be a watch obsessive without having multiple watches?

love xour vids but somehow it's Always the same watch you are Talking About..... big, bold Divers

My first impression was that it looks like a Squale 50 Atmos.

Seiko always cuts corners and can't keep proper time

Don't like wearing a dinner plate on my wrist. No thank you.