Seiko Marinemaster: Better than a Rolex?

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Do you think a Seiko Marinemaster watch is better than a Rolex? Well, in this video, we'll compare and contrast the two watches and see which one comes out on top!
This Seiko Marinemaster watch is a great choice for anyone who wants a high-quality watch without spending a fortune. We'll give you a detailed overview of the watch and compare it against the Rolex Submariner, to see which one is really better. So whether you're looking for a great watch or just want to know which one is better, this video is for you!
In this video, we're taking a look at the Seiko Marinemaster. Is it better than a Rolex? We take a look and find out!
If you're in the market for a watch that can take a beating, then the Seiko Marinemaster might be your best bet. This watch is built to last, and it can handle anything you can dish out. If you're looking for a watch that can give you the same level of durability as a Rolex, then the Seiko Marinemaster might be the perfect choice for you!
Are Seiko Marinemaster watches better than Rolex watches? That's what we're going to find out in this Seiko Marinemaster review!
In this review, we'll take a look at all the features of the Seiko Marinemaster watch and see if it's worth investing in over a Rolex watch. We'll also compare the prices and see if the Seiko Marinemaster is a better value than a Rolex.
So, whether you're looking for a luxurious watch or a budget-friendly option, we think you'll want to check out the Seiko Marinemaster!
Do you think the Seiko Marinemaster is better than a Rolex? In this review, we'll compare and contrast the two watches and see which one is the better investment.
Whether you're looking for a watch for everyday wear or something special to take on a cruise, the Seiko Marinemaster may be the right choice for you. We'll compare and contrast the features of the two watches and see who comes out on top.
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@dirkdutzmann9250 Год назад

Hi! I owned one since 4 days and after the first 10 seconds it became a part of my body. She is an absolute beauty in every respect! I have a Samurai Manty Ray, a Sumo, a 5 Sports, a SKX 700, a Glossy and a few others more but this tool is just amazing! This watch will never leave me again!

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Couldn't agree more! Thanks so much for watching.

@efreutel Год назад

The Rolex will hold it’s value better- as it should given it’s cost- but the MM 300 is much better watch both in engineering, case finishing, movement finishing, regardless of cost. I’ve owned both.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Couldn't agree more!

@FlamesOfThought Год назад

It will but I’ve had a Rolex Yachy and had a 2.2k Seiko in my hands and I can te you the Seiko fells better built in my hands. Rolex looks cooler, no doubt, but the Seiko feels stronger/better

@pauljewell7097 Год назад

Keep taking your meds

@buaya111 Год назад

Rolex become a good investment watch

@FlamesOfThought Год назад

@@pauljewell7097 gas-lighter

@brianmurphy8154 Год назад

Totally agree...I bought my MM300 about 2 months ago and it really is an amazing piece. I own a sub a well, which is a great watch. However the block case, polishing is just so good. I did buy an aftermarket bracelet for about $200. I then put the Seiko clasp on that bracelet and it just elevated the whole thing. Great video...

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Agree with the bracelets as something seiko doesnt do so well. Functional but not very good looking.

@robertbellwood46 Год назад

I have a MM 300 sbdx. I also have a rolex, the MM is never off my wrist. Love it! The finish. The look. The loom. Hands down beats the rolex every day of the week.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Same with me as I wake up a lot and use the MM to see the time through thr night. Funny when people say it's too heavy.

@lmadigan1971 10 месяцев назад

how do u cope with the weight beautiful but so heavy

@davenportsimon Год назад

MM300 is my favorite watch. I’ve owned most of Rolex and Omega and Tudor. Can’t speak to higher horology but this is my favorite watch under 20k. Beats the pants off of SMP300, The Sub, even the red line Sea Dweller imo. I remember looking down at my sea dweller and wishing it was the MM300 I had sold. It doesn’t make sense but when you spend some time with this piece you’ll understand! Yes the bracket could be better, but it won’t ruin the experience for you. The only thing it lacks is brand recognition. I can’t enjoy it without other heavy hitters in my collection. This gets more wrist time but I know I have “nicer” watches at home… watch collecting doesn’t make sense, you learn to just go with it. It looks nicer on rubber than any other proper dive watch, yes, even the seamaster. The only negative is the mental battle it will cause you to rage that it’s not a proper Swiss piece when you get around other watch people. Especially if it’s a newer model without the MM text on dial. Again, watch collector problems. Own a Rolex and then wear the Marinemaster everyday. Have a good life 👍

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Just love it too. I sold my near perfect MM version and have been looking to replace it since. Love that watch! Thanks for watching.

@jameshoward9700 Год назад

Yup, the best all round dive watch ever made. I've owned Subs for 25 years. Only Rolex's Sea-Dweller 116600 comes close to MM300. The Blancpain 50F is the nicer luxury prop and the Tuna the better pure diver. That's heady company for a $3k watch. Importantly, the MM300 clasp allows the watch to clamp over a wetsuit without removal - very useful. The Rolex extensions are nice for casual comfort, but not great for diving. And it is a characterful, charming watch. RIP Marinemaster. The 'X' branded models are very good, but not as cool.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Yes, better than a Rolex Sub, there's lots - Glasshute Sea Q, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, IWC Aquatimer......but the amazing thing about the Marinemaster is price! Thanks for watching.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Couldnt agree more. Even though the extension doesn't look pretty, your right it extends longer than the Sub for sure. Thanks!

@Tribalius Год назад

👍

@seabiscuit726142 Год назад

Hi Nick! What rubber strap are you using on your MM? Thank you!

@cap_1stuperman536 Год назад

Great video, could you give us some of the details of the Strap you're using and how it was modded?

@denis888red Год назад

$2000 is a great price for this watch. I own a Submariner, a Seamaster but a number of other Divers including a Turtle and an MM200. (You'll gather I'm not snooty about what I like and will wear. Seiko are a great company). I handled the MM300 at the Seiko (It's pronounced 'Saycoh' not 'Seekoh' incidentally Erik) Boutique in London. It really is a super nice piece that exudes quality. For me though, all in it was just a tad too heavy... (a good idea on the rubber bracelet). The other upside is that some toerag is not likely to try and mug you for it.... Tip Erik: It's a good idea to mention your wrist measurement whenever posting a wrist shot 🙂

@denis888red Год назад

P.S. You're right. As to why they took 'Marinemaster' off the dial... Crazy. Just plain crazy. When you pay 3k for a Seiko Diver, you expect a little kudos and individuality on your dial. Utterly brainless marketing decision.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thanks for the input. I do say say co but perhaps not clear enough.

@1968jpy Год назад

I totally 💯 agree with you on the Seiko Marine Master 👍🏻

@mtbkmaniac1 Год назад

Thanks for the review. I will consider the Marinemaster, however.. I love my Seiko Tuna Gundam Char with a burgundy dial! It also has the 8L35 movement. If you wear it, keeps perfect time. It has the polished ceramic case guard. Also a monocoque case, but in blackened Titanium! Also a lumed material mystery bezel. It is, in my opinion, The Ultimate Watch I would wear if the world ended.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Great watch! Thanks for watching.

@Spearmanmark Год назад

It’s a lovely, robust diver and deserves more love. Well done.

@willbrink Год назад

First I think we need to stop comparing everything to Rolex as some how being the reference watch everything has to be compared to. Rolex is still a mass market watch. I have had three of them and sold them all. Good watches yes, retain value, iconic, etc, but not even close to the best watches out there for less $ or more. You own a Rolex because you want a Rolex...

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Good point

@tomcarr1226 Год назад

My ROLEX Submariner is 40 years old and I wear it every day....both are great watches but I love my ROLEX Stainless - Gold with Lapis ....

@profiskipinternational4402 Год назад

I am not in watches, but as a professional sailor knowing about the aggressive salt water which runs every kind of top notch quality, it makes sense nit to waste money. So great review. Might think about.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thanks for the reply. Seiko is is a great affordable brand for diving....

@kabatake 9 месяцев назад

i am not a diver, but i own both, rolex sub and seiko MM. Seiko MM is heavier and Rolex is more elegant. the seiko is top heavy. Both are great watch

@erikkinginnyc 7 месяцев назад

Totally agree. Thanks for watching and check out my new MM300 video.

@johnwheelwright799 Год назад

I’ve had mine for over 10 years. Lots of other choices, but it’s my most worn watch.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thanks for watching

@graemel3069 Год назад

Hey, hi Erik! You look somewhat like Richard Gere...A great watch and review! Enjoy the New Year and be safe and well...Cheers!

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Get that occasionally - thanks so much for watching!

@bellathecookie4882 Год назад

Just found your channel..Great review..I own three Rolex watches..This seiko kills them all!

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@KRW628 Год назад

There's an old saying: if you want to impress people, buy a Submariner. If you want to impress yourself, buy a MarineMaster. I agree entirely. I'd have the Seiko over the Roller any day. And I prefer the 017 to the newer MM300s; I think it's a much better looking watch. Oh, you wear a Tuna BECAUSE it's intimidating.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Agree!

@abrahammstein2497 Год назад

I agree! The Marinemaster Is a much better watch than the Rolex Submariner.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Agree as its just the facts.

@efreutel Год назад

BTW, Seiko Spring Drive: Virtuoso ! 27 years and 600 prototypes , 300 patents, to bring to market. Grand Seiko quality- starting to eat Rolex’s lunch. Citizen broke the horological sound barrier: World’s first autonomous watch accurate to within one second per year., Japanese horology is a great place to hang out- wonderful quality for money spent…😊😊

@greglewis2090 Год назад

Where to buy?

@kurts4867 Год назад

the MM feels bombproof . Tragic they dropped the "Marinemaster " from the dial.... Great vid....subbed...

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!

@Carlos-nq7up Год назад

I have several Seikos in my watch collection and they are definitely a lot of bang for the money!

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Agree

@adolfot.8763 Год назад

Hola amigo, me encantó la revisión que le hiciste al reloj, yo tengo el sbdx025 hace dos años y la verdad es que es un reloj impresionante, el reloj corre a +5 segundos con la esfera hacia arriba y +1 segundo con la corona hacia arriba, mucho mejor que algunos suizos de mi colección, mi meta a mediano plazo es tener un Grand Seiko Hi-Beat,me encanta la marca Seiko, tengo el marinemaster, el sarb033, el pogue, y el sarb017. Estube evaluando bastante tiempo si comprarme el Seiko MarineMaster o el Tudor black bay Usado, al final me compré el marinemaster, me enamoró su caja monobloque realmente es única y también su calibre que es de una manufactura increíble, este reloj no tiene nada que envidiar a un reloj suizo de $5000, estoy muy contento con el reloj, Seiko no alardea con su precisión pero en este reloj es mucho mejor que un cosc, lo tengo ya casi dos años y es muy muy estable es su funcionamiento, un saludo amigo desde Chile, recién descubrí tu canal y es de mucha calidad, ojalá sigas teniendo más suscriptores.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

No podría estar más de acuerdo y ahora estoy esperando un Grand Seiko Spring Drive para vestirme. me convertí de suizo a japonés

@johnhealey6455 Год назад

MM300’s are amazing. Love everything about them. They are distinctive, incredibly well built, reasonably affordable, and have a great history. Seiko knows how to make some good watches.

@erikkinginnyc 7 месяцев назад

Sorry about the late reply as not all showing up on my phone for some reason. Agree and thanks for watching!

@jefferyneu3915 Год назад

I have had one Rolex Submariner and six Seiko Divers. I still have the six Seikos. I sold the Rolex. I don’t have a Marine Master, but would love to in the future.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Had Rolex and quite a few Tudors now 4 Seiko MM and a Grand Seiko. Thanks so much for we watching!

@tonydillinger2553 Год назад

I'm looking at the tissot seastar 2000 right now...... blue and black dial looks good but trying to get the green and black.

@bryanryan4504 Год назад

Marinemaster or a sla055 or something along those lines, yes, I agree with you. If I had the choice to buy that or a new submariner and I had the free money to buy I still will take the seiko. They're that good.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Couldn't agree more. There's a big (massive) Rolex fan boy club though.

@billcashman5900 Год назад

Seiko MM’s are so good. Great video, agree with you 100%.

@erikkinginnyc 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@mainlymusicman Год назад

great watch. i have two of them. the SLA023 and SLA053. although I'm thinking of selling them and getting an SBGH255. lol.

@Koishishibaman 11 месяцев назад

I have the SLA039. My only true high beat watch. Runs fast though. May see if seiiko will regulate it. Other than that, the watch is stunning. The case finishing, dial, hands are amazing. Easily as good as my GS .

@erikkinginnyc 10 месяцев назад

Love Seiko and notorious for not regulating so hit or miss with accuracy. I have been lucky and usually +/- 3 to 4 sec daily. Your watch movement could be magnetized if you've had for a while. Thanks for watching.

@dado380 Год назад

For me the ultimate diving style grail watch along with Blancpain ff.

@JJ-nq7pg 10 месяцев назад

Great video I have a sbdx001 never comes off, also have a rolex deep sea the only thing better on the rolex is the screw down crown. With the seiko you can cross thread the crown when tightening its the only drawback of the seiko keep up the great videos

@erikkinginnyc 7 месяцев назад

Sorry about the late reply as not all showing up on my phone for some reason. YES, you're on the money as Seiko is too easy to cross thread for sure.

@Alex-yu3wg Год назад

Erik, I worked in early 70's in Marseilles as a deep water, mixed gas saturation diver wiv COMEX. I have two watches, both Rolex, given to me by COMEX. First, one does not have COMEX on the face dial, but is inscribed inside backplate wiv COMEX and COMEX's own serial number 011. It's got two lines of red print on the face and a HEV. The second one has COMEX on the face and COMEX's own serial number 278 on the outside of the backing plate and a HEV. Both well worked and battered, never service as too dammed expensive. I have long retired and wonder if they were worth anything?

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

a fortune!!!!

@azhomeboy2000 3 месяца назад

How much would the MM300 cost if it said Swiss Made instead of Made in Japan? What a beautiful watch. Thanks for sharing.

@erikkinginnyc 3 месяца назад

Incredibly more for sure. Thanks for watching.

@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement Год назад

Thanks for the brave review. Brave in a sense that all the Rolex snobs will be right down your throat and you know it. I have owned a couple of Rolexes and now own a nice rare Datejust, blue with Roman Numeral dial. I also own many odd brands and some Seikos. Let's face it; the Japanese have everyone in the world beaten by a long shot in regards to precision for the money, in everything they do, and in every industry, watches included. A Seiko is probably 10x the value of a Rolex, unless you are only considering it a financial investment. When comparing apples to apples, pure hardware wise, it is hands down Seiko over Rolex. Also, almost all reviews rate the GS bracelet inferior to Rolex. That is pure BS as the bracelet outperforms the Rolex bracelet in the real world.

@bigmacdaddy1234 Год назад

Panerai got both Seiko and Rolex beat when it comes to style.

@ralex3531 Год назад

Not sure if you have an older Rolex or not, but there is no way that a GS bracelet is better than a modern Rolex bracelet. I’ve owned two GS, and they are awesome, but the bracelet is the weak point. It’s by no means bad, but it is not as good as Rolex, Breitling, Tudor, or Omega. Regarding accuracy, you can’t compare quartz accuracy to mechanical, it’s two different technologies.

@Alex-yu3wg Год назад

The other watch I have is a Longines Admiral automatic 'Disco Volante' is super mint condition. It was given to me as a gift, stuck in a safe for 43 years, and only found it recently when selling my house to downsize.

@chris2ao Год назад

Where can I find that strap at? It looks amazing.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

The company is Crafter Blue. They make brand specific fitted rubber straps and you can use the original clasp if you wish or there's. 60 bucks or so. Thanks for watching.

@quinton01 Год назад

In your opinion, what would be a good everyday Seiko to start my collection with?

@omar10213245 Год назад

Seiko land tortoise. SRPH17. It's fantastic

@bryanryan4504 Год назад

Samurai or sumo if you like bigger watches. If you like medium sized wearing watches, i highly recommend a 62mas model like a spb143 or spb147. I have the spb297 and these watches are absolutely stunning.

@wilkinsle1987 Год назад

Man If I was you, I would pick the alpinist SPB 121 or, If you want, the classic SARB 017. I just started the hobby also about 4 months ago, when I got my first Orient sun and moon gen 3, a great watch also!

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Listen to the replies here as believe it ir not I have no Seiko experience at except Marinemasters - Tunas and the 300. Thanks for we watching!

@treasurecoastgypsy Год назад

A Seiko King Turtle , dive watch 200 m.

@ralphbagni3285 Год назад

i purchased mine in 2015 0r 16 one of my best watches

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Couldn't agree more. Lot's dont get Seiko but amazing watches. Thanks so much for watching.

@LeeePowers Год назад

If you don't beat the snot out of it,you sell the MM300 pretty much for what you bought it for. I recently bought an SLA021 and while I know its not COSC,it'll gain minuts in a day sometimes. I still like it and have no real buyers remorse. I thought of getting it adjusted/regulated,but nothing I (or 90% of the public)do requires that level of timing precision.

@leevancleef451 Год назад

Just Bought a king samurai night vision.. It's a fantastic looking Watch..

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thats great - congrats. Thanks for watching!

@tattooedfagin Год назад

Just grabbed the SBDX023 Marinemaster, just as stunning as my DeepSea but something to wear daily whereas the DeepSea has become a mugger magnet sadly

@sympathyforthebezel6068 Год назад

I have one and love it, however I don’t put it above the sub. I like your content however.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@KevinNiven Год назад

Very cool

@Leftystrat 10 месяцев назад

Great watch shame about the 2 dollar crown stems. Fix the tube issues then I’ll buy one for sure. They look tough

@MrBacchus18 Год назад

The MM is a better dive watch the Rolex better for impressing your friends

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

On the money. Real watch enthusiasts dont need the crown!

@efreutel Год назад

I might add for impressing your friends who know “Rolex” but know nothing about watches.🤡🤡

@Lianz77 Год назад

amazing pieces, love my sbdx012

@chrisbarbz9238 Год назад

This. Other than the prestige and heritage, which to me are secondary, the MM 300 easily bests the Rolex in about everything else. I can name each and every one but it's all subjective anyway, but if you were to take an objective survey, I'll bet my money that the MM will dominate. Also, I would think the reason they removed the "Marinemaster" line is because it's a little cheesy, and I think I'd have to agree to that. And the reason it's become so is because everybody's doing it, especially adding word "master". I think Seiko just wants to continue to have their own identity.

@dochallowday4235 11 месяцев назад

I just picked up the 140th anniversary MM300 (prospect) to celebrate my first baby boy! I love the green dial and black bezel, i do wish it said MM300 on the dial, but i will take the upgrade on the shaphire and ceramic and deal with the ugly X lol

@erikkinginnyc 11 месяцев назад

Agree about the upgrades. Congrats and great watch!

@johnmonachelli5256 Год назад

Gorgeous piece wear it in good health

@jaime4022 2 месяца назад

Not only did they take the name off, but now they have stripped the name out of its significance by adding it to an inferior watch this has nothing to do with the marine master ads we've known it for so long.

@erikkinginnyc 2 месяца назад

Totally agree as the new isn't even close. Thanks for watching.

@ivanmejia6843 Год назад

What are your thoughts on the new Seiko SSK GMT's?

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

I really have no experience with Seiko other than Marinemasters and a soon to receive Spring Drive in a few days. I do know of it and rave reviews for an affordable GMT. I see no downside as it looks great!

@greenerick Год назад

Check out the Seiko LX spring drive stealth wealth watch. A much better Seiko 😌 watch. Plus great video

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Yeah, that watch us amazing!

@greenerick Год назад

My dream watch would be the Grand Seiko diver titanium 5 days spring drive 200m

@nickchang5293 Год назад

Good review and spot on to the “under promise and over deliver” ethics of brands like Seiko. I wouldn’t compare a Seiko to a Rolex by the same merits because they are products of substantially different pedigree, but I respect the overall value Seiko timepieces offer to their market, which always exceed the standards for all intent and purpose.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Well said

@nickchang5293 Год назад

@@erikkinginnyc thank you, sir! I’m blessed to have inherited an original and excellent condition Capt Willard 6105-8110 from my dad and it still runs well, and I’ve also had a Seiko SKX diver so I can attest to their quality. I’ve passed on my Sub 16610 to my son for a Patek Phillip Aquanaut just a few years ago, and I’ve no desire for another piece since😎

@BigLou19 Год назад

I want this watch so bad! I want the green dial one! (140th anniversary ) 🤤😩 Please if anyone knows where I could buy one in Dallas, TX. Please let me know. 🙏🏼

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Check watch recon or Watchuseek boards. Just put in Seiko MM300 Watch Recon. This specific watch is discontinued but tou can find the new version without Marinemaster on the dial or there are plenty used in great shape that are the sbdx017.

@BigLou19 Год назад

@@erikkinginnyc Thanks for the info! I became a member and I also happened to find one here locally. $3200 for the MM300 Green dial 140th Anniversary. While calling around I happened to call a place that sells Rolex as well and the guy basically told me I’m making a mistake if I buy the Seiko MM.. why? “Because it won’t hold its value! But if you want the watch then go for it!” He also said..”Just get a Rolex, it will hold its value 10 years from now! “ I told him I don’t have $10-13K! 😅😅.. Your video has set my mind at ease that I am making a good purchase! 😌👍 Thank you.

@BrettinLux Год назад

Interesting review of the 2 watches.I currently own the Seiko SBDX017,Seiko SBDX012,Tudor Pelagos and the current 41mm Submariner.All 4 are great watches,but the Rolex is just in a class of its own.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

I have the Pelagos, 58 and Sub and the Rolex is definitely a beautiful watch and a classic. It hasn't changed much since its launch (looks wise). For me, for a tool watch specifically for diving I go with the MM300. Thanks for commenting.

@BrettinLux Год назад

@@erikkinginnyc I also dive with my Seiko’s and sometimes the Pelagos.The sub only sees pool water.🤣

@nicoras8803 Год назад

Only if you cannot afford a Rolex, then it is obvious! My Sea dweller 4000 has never left my arm since I bought it in 1981, only to adjust the date. It has never had a service, it still in perfect shiny condition. I live at the sea and are in it almost 200 days of the year, and its time accuracy is still better than 4 sec/day. Besides, if I sold it now, I can get 34 times as much as I paid for it. Show me a Seiko that is on par. There is no comparison at all. A Seiko still remains the poor man's Rolex.

@zivkovicable Год назад

There's a big difference in being able to buy a new Rolex in 1981 and today, even if you've got the cash. I inherited from my dad, who was comfortable but not rich. He just walked into a store on a whim & walked out with a new Sub half an hour later, costing less than a months income. A laughable idea now. I own three Seiko's & they get more wrist time. Sure the Rolex has a resale value many times over the price of all my Seiko's but I'm not selling any of them, so it's moot.

@ukestudio3002 Год назад

Looks a bit clunky . But appreciate your review. Nicely done.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thanks for watching. It's big as hell but super capable.

@jh-il5sb Год назад

i own both models, the sbdx017 and a sub 114060. both great watches, but the sub is sooooo much more refined. love them both for different reasons. almost not an apples to apples comparison

@lmadigan1971 Год назад

Looks.amazing but try before you buy it's way too heavy for many and the main reason people move it on is its too damn heavy Titanium might make it more wearable

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thats true. The Marinemaster Tunas are real light - Titanium, Ceramic...but also real big. Thanks for watching.

@kimchiwasabee Год назад

Agreed on everything. If only the crown was at 4. I dont like crowns at 3:50. A beauty (almost) ruined.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@rventurenes2277 Год назад

Please tell me how much this watch,coz so many variations .

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

You can get used but in new condition from 1800 - 2200.

@rventurenes2277 Год назад

@@erikkinginnyc Thank you Sir.

@mainlymusicman Год назад

oen area the rolex is better as a dive watch though is bezel grip. with wet hands i havea hard time turning the seiko bezel. the rolex sea dweller bezel just digs into the pads of your fingers like no other watch out there. and the bezel feel and action is the best in the world. but the mm30 is very good for it's price.

@jjlad5037 Год назад

Fix your audio and you've got a wining channel!

@kurts4867 Год назад

wow....MM >>>Sub ?? Pretty bold statement .. For the $$$ money the MM is hard to beat and has unique features (monocoque case ) that gives the MM advantages over the Sub ...

@ralphbagni3285 3 месяца назад

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT STRAP ??

@erikkinginnyc 3 месяца назад

Crafter Blue is the name of the company. Its by far the best rubber strap for this watch! Also, fits the Seiko Clasp. Thanks for watching.

@markphillips8097 Год назад

It looks a little too big for your wrist,like a hubcap that's ticking,your wrist look about the size of mine 39 mm is my Sweet spot but I have a date just 36 and it fits pretty good also

@ianmuir3640 Год назад

Rolex for show Seiko for telling the time

@jonirwin7316 Год назад

Most will never dive with this or a Sub. On the fly adjustments mean so little. I like the MM, but that diver's extension is just very UGLY when opened. Plus it opens inadvertently quite frequently when putting the watch on & taking it off. Really a poor design.

@johnbuckmaster569 Год назад

They’re not comparable… trying to compare them doesn’t work. Two different concepts. Two very different watches… One is a dressed up tool watch… The other is a dress watch, dressed down, to look like tool watch. Beyond that it’s all preference because neither will ever be used for the original intended purpose…

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Agree - apples to oranges. One for diving one for desk diving and two very very different watches.

@johnbuckmaster569 Год назад

@@erikkinginnyc i’ve owned them both by the way. I liked the Seiko better, But not enough to keep it. The forever Rolex has ended up being the Explorer 1…. I have several forever Seiko’s but all of them are well under $1000 watches. Cheers!

@efreutel Год назад

Sorree… Speaking as the owner of both a Rolex and the Seiko (I own both brands)-,and also as a certified diver- thank you for your pontifications- the Seiko is the finer of the 2 by far. For example: Monocoq case on the Seiko- eliminates possibility of water leaking through case back (because there is no case back!). @ 900 m Rolex Sea Dweller requires a helium escape valve; The Seiko MM 300 needs no valve: the construction of the Seiko case is so solid tha helium cannot enter the case as on the Rolex…

@KRW628 Год назад

In 1972, a steel; Sub cost 285USD. It was a very good watch; a TOOL watch. The Sub' didn't become a status symbol until the 80's.

@fidelmartinez1259 Год назад

After all. If somebody offers you a marine master or a submariner free for you, be honest, which one you take free?

@RK-zo9vs Год назад

You'll take the Rolex and sell it and buy a MarineMaster and have a couple of thousand left over to buy something else with.

@lebowskiunderachiever3591 Год назад

@@RK-zo9vs Or in my case sell the Rolex and go on a n awesome bucket list hiking vacation . Peru here I come ! Rainbow mountain, Machu Picchu, Gotta waterfall. Man that would be awesome

@emerckx53 Год назад

Ask Eric what watch he would keep..

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Im keeping the Seiko Marinemaster and selling the Tudor. Love them both but have the Grand Seiko Spring Drive so really don't need the Tudor any longer. I used the Tudor 925 more as a dress watch. The way I see it, I have the ultimate two watch collection (even though I have a lot more) being - The MM300 for a tough daily wear and diver and the Grand Seiko Spring Drive as a beautiful dress watch that's more accurate than most anything you can buy. Thanks so much for watching!

@igordrakulovic6857 Год назад

Ever seen a drug boss or high flying criminal wearing Seiko ? So no, stop comparing these two even if it's a hundred thousand Seiko, it's a two different lives, planets etc. Gorgeous watch this one, fore sure ! Love the bracelet, strap.. I need that watch !

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thanks so much for watching!

@shawnlavigne9069 Год назад

You know why I wouldn't buy it? Because if you strip the threads on the crown tube you have to buy a whole new case. No thanks.

@spiritoftimepodcast Год назад

I have the SLA021 and have come to the same conclusion. The Sub is arguably better as an all-arounder, but the Seiko MM300 is the better dive watch. It’s the absolute apex predator of tool watch divers.

@bernardcohen3245 Год назад

Richard Geer

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Get that occasionally. Thanks so much for watching!

@p_sg3449 Год назад

I had a Rolex once. Sold it on ebay and thankfully got most of my money back. Horribly overpriced and completely underwhelming as a time piece. The cost of servicing them is joke. Better off with a £25 Casio.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching.

@jonrandall4005 Год назад

So no sapphire crystal and not a ceramic bezel! Don’t compare it to sub then. What divers actually use their watch for diving purposes these days? It just says I dive that’s all!

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Rolex Sub is jewelry.

@Ge0rGi. Год назад

This watch has been discontinued years ago,and it's a tool watch, not a shiny jewellery like most of the rolex. The explorer 2 is the only proper tool watch left from rolex

@diagorasmoustakas249 Год назад

Japanese are ahead

@urbannomad8126 Год назад

The MM is an overhyped watch. The SLA055 which I own is far superior in every way.

@Koishishibaman 11 месяцев назад

Think it depends on which mm you compare the mm200 to. The mm300s in the 3000$ range aren't as nice as the 055. The 055 retailed at $4600. It is an exceptional watch. Gorgeous and tough. I have the 055' and 039. The 039 is special like the 055. I use the 039 more. It tugs at my heart more.

@mylesmooney7505 Год назад

Love the strap, what’s the name ? Looking to buy the same watch , prefer the rubber strap

@josephlomas3141 Год назад

Hi Miles - it’s from Crafter Blue, you can get it from Strapcode, Gnomon Watches etc. to fit the MM300 👍🏽

@stefpix Год назад

if it had sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel...

@efreutel Год назад

The latest MM 300 - SBDX043 - has both the sapphire crystal AND the ceramic bezel insert. I just bought one, $2200 new from a Japanese dealer. No tax. Great time to buy a watch- US dollar very strong compared to yen.😊😊

@peterfrancis14 Год назад

Too chunky and as I do love Seiko I wish they’d step up their bracelet game. Also get rid of the plastic gears.

@Vox-Populi Год назад

I like the MM300 a lot. It's just works.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Sounds like there ad should read (if they advertised). SEIKO MARINEMASTER - IT JUST WORKS!

@user-fc2ug2ho4x 3 месяца назад

Correct 100% .... JUST little advice: But gangsters bosses watch ROLEX in garbge or destroy it .... Because very bad to wear it .... Peoples will scare from you because rolex .... and they will think bad things about you .... rolex actually for drugs gangsters bosses .... Big thanks ....

@erikkinginnyc 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching.

@philo2197 Год назад

Not a bad looking watch but the size is much larger than a submariner.. hard to compare the two. Not in the same class price wise or size wise. And we all know people that like seiko will agree and bash Rolex and Vice versa.

@MrCuckoobox Год назад

I would not buy a watch that is "New/Modern"(Maybe Vintage or Antique) $300 +++ that does not have have a Sapphire Crystal especial one that is designed for "Sports" - Diving, Climbing, Hiking etc. The same goes for a "Functional Bezel" that was not Ceramic. There is no reason to cut corners like that at this price range unless some new materials come out that are better than these.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

I respect what your saying but owning the watch I really see no difference in Hardlex and sapphire. Additionally, the same for the ceramic. I have the Tudor BB58 925 and aluminum bezel that I feel is easier to scratch than the MM DLC.

@MrCuckoobox Год назад

@@erikkinginnyc Erik, I appreciate what you are saying and the review. I am very hard on watches. I have had watches with Hardlex and Flame Fusion Crystals and scratched them both. Can you scratch a Sapphire Crystal? Yes, but it is very hard. You are more likely to crack/shatter it. I have not done that yet or scratched a Sapphire Crystal. I have scratched plenty of Al Bezels. It does not take much. Ceramic Bezels can be scuffed and scratched. It is harder than AL, and the scratches are usually minimal. For me, I will look almost any watch to see what it offers, but will not purchase it if does not have Sapphire Crystal and if it a Dive Watch it has to have Ceramic Bezel (unless it were a Vintage or Antique). You are free to choose what ever you like but I would not spend hundreds/thousands of $$ on a Dive Watch that did have these specs. It would drive me crazy to have $3k watch with scratches on the Crystal and Bezel. It would not take me long to get the scratches. After all Dive Watches are designed to take a lot of abuse.

@efreutel Год назад

Actually, from an engineering standpoint, Hardlex is the better choice because it cannot shatter like Sapphire. Having said that, the latest MM 300 has both the sapphire crystal and the ceramic bezel. SBDX043 I just bought one. 😊

@efreutel Год назад

@@MrCuckooboxI feel your pain. Check out the fully tegimented Sinn U50 German Dive watch. Made entirely from German U Boat submarine steel . The entire case, bezel, and bracelet are case hardened at the molecular level, and are scratch proof. Wear that watch hard every day and it will look brand new 10 years from now! 😊😊

@Mark.bond007 Год назад

It’s a seiko ….and will never be a Rolex it’s really that simple

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Thankfully you are correct.

@yeth3569 Год назад

The mm300 watch head and it's buckle are both too thick.

@rarelyaccurate6252 Год назад

Rolex's are good collectibles but shitty at telling time, as are all mechanical watches (except the oysterquartz). A $2 quartz watch tells better time than the most precise mechanical watch.

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

Yup, quartz is the most accurate!

@rarelyaccurate6252 Год назад

@@erikkinginnyc Don't get me wrong I like Rolex. I'm trying to find a late model Oysterquartz Day Date presidential at a decent price. I'm haggling with a guy via message right now.

@robertstancer4469 Год назад

A view from the UK. Why are you comparing a mechanical watch with a quartz watch?

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

The Marinemaster 300 SBDX017 is a mechanical watch with a Grand Seiko Movement

@robertstancer4469 Год назад

@@erikkinginnyc Tell the good readers what a "Grand Seiko Movement" is. Tell them how it uses an automatic pendulum , (like all automatic watches for winding), to drive, instead of winding a spring it drives a micro electrical generator. So you want people to believe it's a totally mechanical watch huh? Do tell 'em Eric. Tell 'em you've fallen for the flim-flam like the rest of you youtube narcissists - sorry influencers.

@cmdreffietrinket Год назад

There’s nothing about a Rolex that makes it worth it’s cost and nothing that makes it better than almost any other watch maker.

@DannyBrooks1 Год назад

In a word No!

@erikkinginnyc Год назад

To each their own. Thanks for watching.

@martinsmith8487 Год назад

The majority of you alleged watch connoisseurs are missing the point. Rolex know most premium watch owners could care less how a watch works or even looks, the prestige of those 5 little letters is the Bottom line. Do not underestimate what bearing a neutral country like Switzerland during world wars has, as opposed to ‘Japan China Etc