SEIKO's biggest update yet - what has happened to ARNIE? 

I wore my snj025 Arnie today and even though I have small wrists I don’t care. I love it

Stopwatch. Too many buttons. Take it away.

I bought this model for the look, and I do dive. Very happy with this updated design and don't forget it is a 40th anniversary to commemorate the original, doesn't have to be the same as the original Arnie that I have. Happy to have both and the Black version looks awesome and badass outside :)

Honestly, just get a Citizen Aqualand. Love my JP2007-17W. I am one of those divers that would get this watch for the diving add-ons. But it seems Citizen has been doing this interpretation of a dive watch better since 1985. Love Seiko, but not the new “Arnie”.

Cracking review, great work. One factor you may have overlooked however is the potential use of the new 'dive log' function to tell you how deep your washing up bowl is as well as the temperature of your washing up water. I gather Arnie was an absolute stickler for optimal water depth and temperature settings in all of his big movies ... though the scenes in question were sadly cut. 🤷‍♂

Thank you - one of the best reviews yet!! Agree totally with everything on your thoughts on “old” Arnie watch compared to “new” Arnie watch. Well done and very entertaining 😁😁

I was gifted a Safarni for my birthday. I would have probably bought a Pepsi version on my own, but I am so glad with what I got. Unassuming tan color with baton dial markers. Wears much smaller than it looks. My desert island watch

Just kept imagining MWC saying to Seiko “I’m going to ask you a bunch of questions… and I want them answered IMMEDIATELY!” Good watch, well put, not an Arnie. Great review Russell.

Seiko did this with their Time Sonar Reissue as well. Slapped a clear dial on a 5KX and called it a Time Sonar. I think their design team has been smoking the Devil's Lettuce 😁

Always a happy informative program.10/10 love your whacky humour.

Best dive function watch out there, period.

I have the Arnie and love it...i dont know what this thing is...but Seiko did take their cheapness for a clasp to a whole new level...wow...

Why do you have a random diver that in your house? 😅 I actually like it - it’s just a different watch. Only dodgy bit is those cut off markers at the bottom

I like this new model, as I get older it's getting harder to read the date on watches, that larger LCD should help and you get a nice bracelet which can be swapped out with a rubber strap if/when the mood suits

Totally agree with everything you’ve said the face looks reminiscent of a Chronosport UDT, I’ve a classic Arnie and was contemplating this but honestly the design never really grew on me. The original Arnie is a true icon and classic and should not be messed with, the only thing I would do is make it higher end from Japan as the build quality could be improved.

Love the arnie watches. To make it better: sapphire crystal, a countdown timer (like the original) and dont waste display space on the date, so rather than "Mon 6 " , have it read "Mon 01-06" for example.

First of all, I enjoy your style and enthusiasm in your reviews. I was fortunate to be old enough to have had the original Arnie before Commando came out. I've had several Seiko's that after I let them go became very valuable. My first Seiko I had when I was 11 was what is known as the Pogue NASA watch. I went through the Casio phase for a bit after that and ended up with my original Arnie. I had the Gigario side operated chronograph (not knowing it was Gigario) For me, the tuna series are the best looking watches in the world. I bought the re-issued Arnie but sold it on as all the bright chrome on it was bothering me. If Seiko issued a SNJ025 in all black, I'd snap their hands off. One last point to make. is, I'm really disappointed that unless you go really top end with Seiko, you're not going to get a made in Japan watch.

Completely agree with your thoughts. I own a Safarnie and I love it. I could never understand the new model, it's not an Arnie. My only (tiny) criticism of my Arnie is I wish it also had a countdown timer then It would be perfect. Great vid as always

Just bought mine today (arrives tomorrow). The 025 is my fave too

So funny 😂 I love your reviews!!! They are so unique 👍

Bought the 25 model. Love it. Won't come near ones that have screens on the bottom.

I had the original and now the reissued one and that’s it! I don’t really cared for the other ones! Great review!👌😎👍

I hate you Russ! We are 6 days into 2023 and you forced me to buy another watch! Got the 25 for £336

I know this is old but I just ordered the PADI SNJ035 model today!! and thinking about the Limited Edition as well. Why I need two, who knows...

Nice review pal. Agreed, dont mess with the design. Wish Seiko would look forward rather than back all the time. rehash after rehash and usually its the originals that have always been the best. Case in point the Willard. I am about to release a video on a restoration of one from 1974 all original and one owner who used it what it was designed for , actually got a great story to tell in this video. Seiko have re released this model time and time again. Weird how they wont release a new "Pogue" or anything with a gold dial and pepsi bezel... Seiko used to rival Casio on digital watches and I dont even think they now make anything that resembles those classic 80s digitals.

Great video! I sure hope the watch industry will come back around to non-sapphire crystals though... Sapphire - High hardness, low toughness, high reflectivity. (Most expensive part being the AR coatings) Mineral - Medium hardness, medium toughness, medium-low reflectivity. (Technically best choice on paper) Acrylic - Low hardness, high toughness, and low reflectivity. (My favorite - Most beautiful and easy to buff)

You hit the nail on the head with that one, not an Arnie! Great review though but what are we clicking at the end 😂

Now this maybe a though concept to swallow but overall QC is coming down in almost all sectors because we’re allowing our money to be de valued. It gets complicated but the QC on a Benz ain’t what it used to be. Firearms, dull knives, the list is ad nauseam except gold that’s not watered down. 🎉

Not allowed in the choppa!! (That minute hand over the LCD is so bad!!) Thanks, Russ. Great show!

Selko. s biggest. Update yet. What. Has. Happened. To. ARNIE

A commercial diver here... the amount of people who are going below 80m is very few across the world & requires using specialized gas mixtures cause the nitrogen in air causes you to get extremely high. It also for very short dive lengths requires 3 hours in the water doing decompression to be able to survive & then +4 hours doing more decompression in a hyperbaric chamber on the boat. Working at 240' of depth is very costly paying divers, time consuming to accomplish the job in short bursts of activity, & requires tens of millions worth of equipment to accomplish. NO ONE is diving that depth "for fun"

I was gifted this watch for Christmas and I have to say I love it , no it’s not identical to the original but who cares , it’s a 40th anniversary limited edition remake , it doesn’t have to look identical it’s still essentially the same watch but better , it has a solar powered dual quartz movement and has a bigger lcd screen and has a depth counter, I think this watch is great , evidently some people disagree but that’s the beauty of watches, you buy and wear one because you like it not because joe bloggs on RU-vid or in the comments section say it’s good, so the out come is everyone has different preferences , so just wear what feels comfortable and makes you happy ( even if it’s a TAG or a HUBLOT 🤮😂).

My Seiko 5 has Hardlex and it should be called "Softlex". Or "Cr@plex"

Well well well, didn’t think they would change such an iconic watch. Keep watching because ...I’ll be back 😎

The lcd dial change from top to bottom is absolutely ruined this iconic watch ,wonder what arnie would say ..lol..more like a barny than a arnie

Why not the best of both worlds on the crystal - sapphire coated acrylic?

I wonder why the bezel insert of the SNJ025 isn't shiney as the original Arnie.

Russel. Very fair review giving it praise where it deserves. Alas not for me as I bought my Arnie reissue for the very reason you mention. Got Seiko’s in my rotation but it seems they’re pumping out clones just for the sake of floating something new on the market. I’ll be getting on my choppa before buying this one. Grand vid as always.

I personally think the digi looks better at the bottom and makes more sense when reading the analogue. More of a cohesive look I reckon. I get that it's not the same as the original and perhaps should have given it a different name. I bought the silver one and call it the Terminator and love it.

I do really like your reviews / your wife’s choices! I think 200m WR helps with build up of pressure…not just depth. So if you dive in you’re at max 3m but the pressure on the watch would be a lot greater. So 80m on a dive computer is different to 200m WR. I think this is correct - shoot me down if it’s wrong…but love the videos so keep up the good work.

Have it deepth sensor and temperature sensor?

Have to agree with you about the digital display placement; I think it looks better on the top than on the bottom. Since I already have the SNJ025, I don't see any reason to get the new anniversary one.

I wear my Arnie almost everyday. Love it.

I prefer my PADI Edition Arnie. But I hate this watch a little less than I hate the rest of seiko!

It looks like a Casio AW-90H that has beefed itself up on steroids.

I have to agree 100% i have the full set of the re issues. But this set are not re issues of the Arnie. they are a new design on the old Arnie design.

Absolutely excellent review

I would love to know what Mr Pagani thinks of the Seiko.

Couldn't agree more with everything you state in this vid. Nice worm

The diver log part just make me laugh so hard 🤣🤣😂😂🤓🤓

It’s not an Arnie and not one I’d want. As a diver the info you get (depth and temperature) is just pointless. When I started diving in the late 1990s Citizen used to make the Aqualand and that would record, Max Depth, Bottom Time (no giggling at the back please) Time In, Time Out and Temperature and this is all good information for your logbook. Now though, most (if not all) divers use a computer and that records all sorts of useful info’. I’m also not sure why it would stop at 80m, even PADI now do a Trimix 90m (my cert’ level) and a 100m CCR cert’, so even the PADI special edition is pointless. I’m sure people will buy it but not the pure enthusiasts. Great review though and as always, a joy to watch.

you call it what you like, seiko gets to choose what they make and i for one think the 40th anniversary is the best watch in my collection its bad ass!! and bad ass is Arnie. change is good

can you do for seiko sharp edge. Thanks in advance!🤙

Let's take our legit Arnies and GET TO DA CHOPPA, doood 😄💪🤟! Awesome Bezel Face & I think I love your wife 😅👍!

Not a fan of this new version. Mind you I wasn’t a fan of the original either (or the Tuna). 😂 Don’t like the squashed/missing indices on both watches. Completely agree with your missus on this one.

Good review... also by the wife. 🤣Predator was the first 16+ movie I saw at the cinema - I was 13 and underaged but I nagged my dad lol, back in the 80's when as a kid you could also buy a packet of cigarettes and a few beers for older people and ppl didn't give a sh*t like now when everything is VERBOTEN - and it's still one of the best action movies ever. The SNJ025 gives you bragging rights to use stupid Arnie one liners in the pub or anywhere really. 😜

Quality wife comments 👌 totally agree with the fact it's not a reissue of the original Arnie and deffenetly not for me. I'll stick with my CWC mk2 Saphire diver anyway Russell !

Oh man, I must be your cult fan. I was so interested when those all-metal ‘Seiko Arnie’s were released. But after listening to your review, I suddenly agreed, then shoved away that interest. Thank you for the enlightenment, My Master….🙏🏽🙏🏽

Great video as always! I own the SNJ035, love it!!! Didn’t even know that it was for 40th anniversary when I just got it. Although not an Arnie, great great great watch! Even the bezel is aligned ;) Highly recommend it even though it is apparently NOT an ARNIE ;)

I'm glad I bought the 2019 edition, the new releases are not Arnies

Perhaps it would be better to name this version the "Older Housekeeper Shagging Arnie" simply to differentiate between the two ???

I actually like the LCD at the bottom

Still undecided...

Seiko did it again… 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻. Thank you, I enjoy your videos 😂👍🏻

Great reviewThank you! I think all this is made by Seiko on purpose. The display, the buttons... it is all upside down. Even the model number of the module is reversed - H855 (the original is 558). It is an anniversary watch and it should be different. The next model will be just like the previous. I'm sure.

Lol, is the SNJ025P1 Made in China too? At least Seiko are being upfront this time around.

Seiko. On the back it says. Made in China!?

What year does the original Arnie’s digital calendar run until?

Totally in agreement Russ. They are most definitely NOT Arnie's.

Great video, love your enthusiasm. Can't say I've ever been a fan of the original so can't share your frustration. However the lack of black coating on the inside of the clasp for the price certainly made my blood pressure rise. But that's about the only emotion from me. But as always everyone likes different things. What doesn't float my boat, sails others around the world

Got the 2019 reissue and was looking at this, til now. The bracelet 😱. WT forgodsake were they thinking.

hi Russell I'm thinking if I should get a GW5610 ,what do you think should I get it.

It’s a Sarnie. Not for me, love the original but this is just Meh!! Great show, always a laugh, cheers 😁

I was considering getting one of these but have seen a Reddit thread where owners are reporting that the newer models are suffering a factory reset when the watch is exposed to bright light! Something about the solar charge knocking the watch out or something? Have you come across this?

They moved the screen on the bottom because in the new age we live in it has to look aesthetically pleasing so more of the "idiot type of people" buyes it and maybe boost the prices for future projects . It s only business for them .

Looks very lazily designed… how they’ve cut the indices at the bottom is poor

if only your wife could talk some sense into all of us :-). thanks for the interesting and charming vids!

I wouldn't want one of these, even if I was offered one for free, would say No. Would never wear it, get a decent G-shock instead.

It's a shame they couldn't make a few upgrades to really make this a fitting evolution of a classic.

I was lucky to finally get one of those Arnie Watches where i live. I love the "Don't F****** change it" moment there. Just a brilliant review and, i also love the comedic commentary of your videos. Keep up the great work mate. I always look forward to your watch videos. Cheers!

What if Seiko sent Arnie one to wear, or he bought one form Argos, would it then not become the new Arnie.......

You do make me laugh Russell. 😂great vid. Ps I agree with wife! Lol

Got my snj025 for Christmas and I love it.the steel keeper reminds me of the rocket launcher arnie uses in comando

Thank you. You saved me some cash!!!

The upside down Arnie is BLACK

That's alot of coin for a bad remake of a classic. I'll stick with the original 🤨

I love the this is what the wife said segment so funny 😁👍

This watch is Striking, in person 😍

Didn't like the Arnie in the old configuration and REALLY don't like it now. Another limited edition... Jeez Seiko... If everything is limited, nothing will have value.

I'm sure I seen somewhere the original arnie was issued to the US Navy Seals

The Terminator 3 (and 4, and 5, and 6...) of Arnies :/

I have the SNJ025. I love that watch. And yes... I'm a diver.

Suuuper! video matey , back to yer best matey , as for the watch , meh!

Great vid thanks, I like the depth gauge, 80m is plenty as the 200m resistance rating is to allow for dynamic pressure as when you move your arm at say 50m the dynamic pressure on the watch will be greater than when it is stationary. Disappointing to see it’s made in China so a no for me on this timepiece unfortunately.

This model needs to be Terminated

what the hell were they thinking cutting the hour markers in half???

Why can't Seiko make a 41mm Arnie. The original was the correct size, why change it.

I completely agree with you! I happen to own both the SNJ025P1 and the new Arny model SNJ037P1. 😊 I must admit, partially, you played a role in my decision. Hahaha! The SNJ037P1 is undeniably an impressive timepiece, but it lacks the distinctive feel of the Arny. I must say, the bracelet is rather disappointing, but that seems to be the case with lower-end Seiko models in general. However, I found a solution by replacing it with a rubber strap, and now I absolutely love it! In particular with that amazing red hand! Love it! Total strap magnet !!

With reference to diving, you lose the vast majority of natural light by 50m and all of it by 200m so unless you are a professional diver with extra light packs 80m indicated is more than sufficient

I think Seiko should go back in time 40 years and learn from their engineers how to make watches... New Arnie looks nice, but nothing else...