Seiko MarineMaster 300 Long Term Review

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This is my long term review of the Seiko MarineMaster 300 also known as the SLA021 or SBDX023. I am giving my opinion as both a watch enthusiast as well as a scuba diver!
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Movement
0:54 Case
1:19 Watch Face
2:02 Watch Bezel
4:34 Wearability
6:12 Strap & Clasp
10:05 Lume
11:06 Final Thoughts
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@pistolpete023 3 года назад

I think you're the first reviewer of the MM300 who has actually dived with the watch. Nice!

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Well I have never seen another diver with one that is for sure! I met a guy on a dive that told me he had one but left it at home hahah. Thanks for watching! I just posted a video about how divers use their dive watches using the MarineMaster! You should check it out if you want! I hope you like it!

@pistolpete023 3 года назад

@@mr.ethings1545 What is the most common watch or brand you've seen on dives?

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

@@pistolpete023 Honestly, I havent seen many divers wearing watches as the trend seems to be wearing Dive Computers that can double as wrist watches. The machanical watch that I see most often though are Seiko SKXs for sure. Most of the people that work the dive boats usually wear casio/gshocks as well.

@Abdullah-ou7bp Год назад

hahahaha .... 90% of prospex diver watches, never been used for diving, some staying inside box only

@Andarilho1974 2 месяца назад

If I had one of these, I'd take it off when I washed my hand. So it doesn't get wet. And in fact sea salt or chlorine from the pool can dry out the sealing ring after a lot of use.@@Abdullah-ou7bp

@SunshineHB 11 месяцев назад

This is the best video I have found covering this watch. Nice work! I receive mine tomorrow. 😊

@zacharyparis 7 месяцев назад

I much prefer pin and collar. You are only going to adjust the bracelet once. It’s more secure and more integrated with the bracelet. Screws are a pain, can get stripped, can come loose, and look stupid.

@dire67 10 месяцев назад

Nice to finally see the perspective of an actual diver on a dive watch. Good video.

@watchiologist8918 3 года назад

Its really nice to hear the opinion of a real diver! Your perspective is very interesting. And bro those shots were awesome! Extremely nice quality!! Would love to hear some background music in the future, if you like. Best regards from Germany

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Hello WATCHOLOGIST! Thank you so much for the feedback and kind words! This was my first every youtube video so I wasnt sure about copyrights and music. I have since started to add some music but still find it hard to find good music that I can use. Thank you very much for stopping by!

@ericfreutel8240 Год назад

Superb review. Great feedback from an actual diver!! NOTE: Latest MM300 has luminous bar @ 3:00 position to comply with ISO certification standards.😊

@mr.ethings1545 Год назад

Yes I saw that! Nice to see the designers at Seiko are watching my videos hahhhahhh 😉

@Anuradhai4i 3 года назад

First class review! Thank you Mr. E :)

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

thank you so much! Really appreciate it! Wearing the MarineMaster on an island right now! I still love it!

@anotherwatch 3 года назад

This is one of my favourite watches of all time. Mine is 1 year old and still in my permanent rotation.

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

I rotate between the MM300 and my Marathon MSAR but this one is definitely my forever watch!

@Not-a-bot222 Год назад

MSAR to MM300! What a stark difference in case design and size !!

@ThomasBjarnason 3 года назад

Great review, I own the blue version of this watch and love it. Nice to see someone actually diving with it! As for the lume at 3 I guess your wish was granted with the limited green SLA047J1 2021, and probably following models…

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

The blue version is really nice too! I noticed that too on the new watch they added a lumed marker at the 3'o'clock, but I also noticed that the marker is pushed into the chapter ring so it makes the watch look less balanced but its nice to see Seiko trying to improve their designs!

@inspector1973 3 года назад

Excellent review of a magnificent dive watch. Bravo! 👏

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

you have quite the collection as well! I like your aftermarket strap too. I will be doing a review on the strapcodes soon!

@inspector1973 3 года назад

@@mr.ethings1545 Yes sir. 100% Seikoholic.

@watchroll3310 3 года назад

Amazing review! Awesome watch and actually diving with. I'm subbed!

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Just checkout your channel and subbed as well! You really give in depth info. The new Gshock Smart watch was announced recently, hope to see your review of that!

@watchroll3310 3 года назад

@@mr.ethings1545 I appreciate it. Yes I saw that. I would love to check that out! cheers!

@JLUnit416 2 месяца назад

I doubt you remember, but I commented on your Marathon video a couple of years ago, which was instrumental in my purchase of it. I've come full circle and added an SLA023 to my collection, with the updated shoehorned, 3 o'clock lume pip. Still in the honeymoon phase, but I feel like it entered my collection at the right time. I don't think I could have appreciated it a few years ago

@Martinhauer 3 года назад

I love this watch. A great review!

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

thank you so much! Don't forget there is a $50 discount code for the blue and black model of this watch at the end of the video if you want to pick it up!

@choond 3 года назад

Another great review. Thanks!

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed it!

@davebudd1429 6 месяцев назад

Great review, thanks!

@rck4w 3 года назад

great video and review broo keep up!!

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Thank you very much! I already shot a few videos, just need to find the time to edit! The next video will be about how divers use their dive watches!

@Matt-uq3in Месяц назад

Fantastic watch looking at one for my collection 🔥😁

@MBrown-ct5zn 3 года назад

Awesome review. I'm a SLA021J1 owner as well. I have some wounds on my watch that the diashield was unable to protect. It takes a beating. My watch runs about 6 seconds fast per day. I leave it crown up to settle at a flat 0. Its very impressive on the timegrapher. On par with my swiss watches. Hopefully in a few more years I'll send it off for a servicing.

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

So awesome, I dont have many wounds on the case, but the ones that I do have I definitely don't mind. Those are MY marks on the watch. The difference between owning a watch and collection one. Mine unfortunately runs 4 seconds slow now so I will be sending mine into service soon!

@MBrown-ct5zn 3 года назад

@@mr.ethings1545 did you send your watch to Seiko USA ?

@mdantonio67 2 года назад

Very good review. Appreciated. Thanks

@mr.ethings1545 2 года назад

I am glad you enjoyed the video!

@rolandcarlile9568 Год назад

Nice review, the adjustable strap is brilliant while diving at deeper depths. Must prefer these over more expensive makes and have the long history to.

@mr.ethings1545 11 месяцев назад

Yes! It may not be the prettiest but I find it the most practical!

@oldschoolebm666 2 года назад

I'll take your review for the new MM300 over any other on RU-vid... actually driving with it... doing what the watch was designed to do. Amazing quality video!

@mr.ethings1545 2 года назад

thank you for the positive feedback! I really appreciate it! I still daily wear my MM300, even on the tennis court! Has never let me down!

@unknown81360 3 месяца назад

Driving 🚗🚗

@mike1506tube 3 года назад

Really enjoyed the vdo, reviewed by a real diver.

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Thank you very much Mickey! Just did a video on how divers use their dive watches if you're interested to check it out! Thanks for stopping by either way!

@qvinto365 Год назад

This is the closest to the point review of this watch. Thank you!

@mr.ethings1545 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! After buying, owning, and selling a bunch of watches, the Marine Master is the one that I still wear daily!

@Surge1045 3 месяца назад

I, like you, use dive watches to dive! Not as my primary timing device but I use it as a backup and, of course, to tell the time. Thanks for your time!

@watcheswithwesley6569 3 года назад

Great use of props! Your lighting is pretty amazing, do you have a background in film or photography?

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Thank you very much! Yes I do photography primarily and actually started this channel as a way to self teach myself video editing! As well as to talk about my passion for diving, watches, and other tech! Thank you very much for the kind words!

@giangvu7902 2 года назад

That is a beautiful watch.

@mr.ethings1545 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@pruteanu6 Год назад

A proper diver reviewed by a a diver 👍👍👍

@mr.ethings1545 Год назад

thank you very much! I am glad you liked the review!

@chengweichoong88 2 года назад

My wrist is only16mm..but i love the seiko too much! Can the bracelet for the seiko be trim to 16mm to suit my small wrist?

@mr.ethings1545 2 года назад

I think it might be able to but I cannot say for sure. I would recommend trying one on in a Seiko store. You should check out Seiko's SBDC125. It's similar to the MM300 but with a smaller case size!

@mike1506tube 3 года назад

To answer one of your requests, Seiko SLA047 comes with new small lume on 3.

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Hey! Ya i was surprised when i saw that! But as the date window hasn't moved, the index has been pushed into the chapter ring making the watch look unbalanced but in the light and in the dark. Having seen the other option, i prefer the way it was done on my MM300. I was initially pretty excited about that though!

@mmcallery 3 года назад

I see your also a little bit of a mechanical keyboard enthusiast as well! In regards to a fully indexed bezel, its almost a must for me. why should the accuracy of me readings suddenly drop off at the 15/20 min mark? i can forgive it in cheaper/beater watches though

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Agreed! I would say that according to Navy dive tables, used to determine bottom time before dive computers, on your first dive you max bottom time at 30 meters would be no more than 20 minutes, so I guess they only felt like they only needed the first 20 min. That is just me trying to justify why they did it that way but IMHO i prefer a fully indexed bezel! And also ya mechanical keyboards are cool hahah

@WristWatcher 3 месяца назад

You gotta get a Seiko LX !

@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement Год назад

Good review thanks. As for Seiko bracelets, providing they are well designed and high quality materials, I would trust the pin and collar before the screw pins with those skimpy little threads. Also, again, with properly quality in construction and materials, stamped buckles are stronger.

@mr.ethings1545 Год назад

I would agree! Never had any problems with Pins or screw but I would say the screws can end up unscrewing where I dont really see that happening with pins! Cheers!

@edwwwj 3 года назад

Orient saturation diver 300m review pls!

@mr.ethings1545 2 года назад

Hey sorry I never saw your comment! The Orients are great watches! I havent been diving since COVID but have a trip coming up but already have watches that I will review on that trip. Would love to pick up an Orient Saturation diver one day though!

@bradd5961 Год назад

Great video. Can you please confirm what the watch is to the far right on your table in view?

@mr.ethings1545 Год назад

the far right with the blue face? That is a customized Seiko Padi Edition Turtle. But the Crystal, and Bezel, and strap were modified to aftermarket parts! I have since sold it but if you need more specifics, you can ask and I'll do my best to find out

@bradd5961 Год назад

@@mr.ethings1545 Thanks for the quick reply. I keep coming back to your video! I think I need to pull the trigger on the 300. Can you tell me if there is an update to this your 300 model? I hve seen some videos where the introduced lume to the 3 position on some 300's but then the date seems harder to read. I want to make sure I get the right model assuming there is a new version? Thanks in advance!

@mr.ethings1545 Год назад

@@bradd5961 Youre very welcome! I am glad I can be of some help! Yes the newest model of the 300 now has a lume marker at the 3'o'clock position. I know I mentioned wanting to have a lume marker at the 3'o'clock but i actually prefer my version (without the marker at 3). Although the newest version has a lumed marker at the 3 they no longer put the classic white border around the date window. Also if you look carefully the Lumed marker at the 3 actually is eating into the chapter ring leading the whole thing to look a little unbalanced and not as classically handsome as the previous models. Just my 2 cents! Im sure you will find a way to enjoy either model!

@bradd5961 Год назад

@@mr.ethings1545 Thank so much. I agree with you. Are there any other upgrades with the new model re ceramic, movement etc?

@mr.ethings1545 Год назад

@@bradd5961 I think the addition of the lume marker is the the only new addition as far as I can tell.

@ivanfrangugic8355 3 года назад

with the regulation and new bracelet it costs as much as tudor black bay 58 but seiko is more beautyfall in blue then smp 300 and 1600$ cheeper. as smp300m lover i must say i would rather buy marinmaster and be different then everyone els. marinmaster is just as good as omega or rolex aspecialy if you regulate them to cosc

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

I really love Omega for their inovation and build quality as well! I think the technology that they develop make their watches technically better than rolex. The reasons I don't choose the Omega divers are because I personally feel like they aren't as easy to read and also I dont like the grip on the bezel!

@ji1787 3 года назад

i own a Ninja Sumo (6r35) i love the MM, but not sure if it worth 4times more pricewise .. :-/ maybe one day ... you never know

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

It is pricy, I bought a Padi Edition Turtle and then Modded it, then a solar tuna, then a citizen, before finally just biting the bullet for the MM300. It is still the most expensive watch I have ever bought. If I could do it over again, I would have not bothered with the cheaper watches and just saved for the one that I wanted, the MM300. As I still wear the MM300 all the other watches collect dust. So in the end I ended up spending more money! If youre looking for value and quality, I go between my Marathon MSAR and the Marine Master300. The marathon is cheaper but still awesome!

@ji1787 3 года назад

the lowest i went in water was my bathtub :D. i dunno, my heart tells me to buy the MM, but my brain tells to go maximum Longines Hydro Ceramic. - i also love the Prospex LX but that is even way higher price. i love Seiko 'cause they make tOOl watches, not fancy watches like the Seamaster. i admit, it is a great watch, the Bond watch, but i wanna be the one who differs ...

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

@@ji1787 oh between all those choice, the MM300 is the easy choice. I dont like the hands on the Conquests. Especially in the dark, the hour hand is just that floatin diamond, and also I dont like the design of the crown. The Propex LX is an impressive bit of engineering but personally I like the subtle tick of a mechanical watch. Also the size of the LX and its crown through the whole watch off. If you were to go for the LX i would rather you wend with one of the Grand Seiko Divers. In the end the MM300 is an amazing watch especiallyy when you pair it with a strapcode bracellet. I think you can also get second hand MM300 and a steap discount!

@zaf240489 3 года назад

More watch content, tq.

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Hey! Ya I really want to get some more watch stuff out, i had a couple dive trips cancel already due to covid and really want to get some more underwater footage!

@panosvrionis8548 3 года назад

I Like it but its huge!!! Wish 38mm version

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Yes that would be awesome! But in all honesty the watch doesnt wear that big almost like a 42-40 mm! If you get a chance to try one on I suggest that you do!

@panosvrionis8548 3 года назад

@@mr.ethings1545 i tried skx 42mm and 38mm 🙂 I assume its same difference between them... 38mm seems perfect to me is more compact and the bracelet is smaller to.

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

@@panosvrionis8548 I have another video on the Marathon MSAR, it is a 36mm diver with 300 meters water resistance! I think you might like that one! Feel free to check it out :)

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

@@panosvrionis8548 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LkPPo5Hbwyk.html

@panosvrionis8548 3 года назад

@@mr.ethings1545 thank you🤗

@deeno1114 3 года назад

The clasp is milled and uses titanium.

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

interesting, it doesnt look like titanium!

@pianothatilove 3 года назад

Good review but at this price point NEVER Seiko as there are several other much better options out there

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

I am very biased as I have already spent the money on the watch and love it but I cannot deny that you have a point! Recently had a friend ask me about watch suggestions and pushed him in the direction of Omega over the MM300. His priority was on value retention and prestige over functionality (which is a totally valid reason especially since he isn't a diver)

@manuel_winde 2 года назад

It’s worth considering that Seiko can usually be picked up with a discount- which is less possible with omega and Tudor. I got 33% off a nearly new mm300/sla023 which makes it cheaper than a Doxa or Sinn. Whilst they’re both nice watches the Seiko is more special to me and also more versatile. The only watch in the similar price range I would pick over the mm300 is a Tudor bb58… but my wife knows how much tudors cost so it’s easier for me to get an mm300 and pretend it cost £500/$450 😄😄

@sealevel51 3 года назад

Oh my God! Your wrist is so thin. Eat a sandwich!!!! Great watch though, had mine for 4 yrs 1st gen.

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

about to cook some pork loin for dinner! hahaha

@lmadigan1971 10 месяцев назад

so nice but too heavy to be worn all day such a pity

@Mark-sd7fc 3 года назад

Ya what a beautiful watch , the bracelet is gorgeous also just sizing the pin and color bracelet sucks but once ya get it right it’s secure . Great review of one hell of a watch!!

@mr.ethings1545 3 года назад

Thank you very much! Im glad you enjoyed the video!!!

@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement Год назад

There is a simple tool available for the pin and collar bracelets. When sized they are very reliable.

@Mark-sd7fc Год назад

@@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement What is this tool that makes pin and collar bracelets easy?