SEIKO SLA023 Full Review | SBDC025 | Professional Divers Watch | MM300 Marinemaster 300 in BLUE 2020

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@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

This one was hard to film the camera kept losing the watch with its ultra shine! Next time I'll be better prepared with the Lessons Learned filming this one. This is an EPIC ALL IN-HOUSE Piece of History! This is a watch that you will fall in love with. Just spend some time with and you'll see! -Falling 😁

@azemtavniku5782 3 года назад

Great review, even though I’m a proud owner of the SLA039 after watching your review I think I’m going to get this pice as well, as i was offered yesterday from my dealer at a discount. I’m actually been trying to find a nice measuring tool to measure my watches and had trouble finding a good one, I like the one you’re using in this video would you please share the info so I can get one for myself?? Thank you

@chrisauge6802 3 года назад

This is by far my favorite Seiko, the finishing & color are amazing

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

Couldn't agree more!

@malkinmalone 3 года назад

I have one and i love it. I wish you could get the 8L35(as the video mentioned) in more seiko divers. If you could get them in 62mas, sumo, samurai and other cases I would want them all. The crown and bezel action is as nice as any swiss diver. I know that I have seen a reviewer say that this watch is not that same as swiss luxury, but i own one and I own an Omega Planet Ocean and this SLA is every bit as nice as the planet ocean.

@brianallan1036 2 года назад

By far the best MM review i have ever seen,Well done sir.

@gorillaofjohn15 Год назад

A proud owner. Im a 7-1/8 inch but i think this watch wears really small and can go on a 6-3/4 or even 6-1/2 . The beauty of this watch is sublime. And no matter how good the video is, real life is still beautiful. I can appreciate the the finesse of the original bracelet but the watch does feel top heavy on it. Have ordered the Hexad from Strapecode. Looking forward to beefing it up. did a timegrapher on it. Really strong amplitude of 318 even after a year. THis is one watch in my collection that I will never sell. There simply is not reason to. And i am also 100% certain that i will regret it if i do so.

@Goob2112 3 года назад

I have a 6-3/4 inch wrist and the mm300s fit me just fine, Seiko really knows how to design bigger watches that can accommodate smaller wrists.

@hammalamiri12 3 года назад

I'm sold, I used to think no way but I'm saving up to get one by October

@jamess8175 2 года назад

@@hammalamiri12 It's a beautiful watch. I hope you have fulfilled your dream and got the watch by now.. It's October now.

@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy 9 месяцев назад

If I’m not wrong the sumo has similar dimensions and I had it wear perfectly on my 6 inch wrist. Wouldn’t be surprised if this wears well too.

@zman8340 3 года назад

Best review of this amazing piece on RU-vid . Hands down . This is a great enjoyable channel . I always learn something from your reviews . You know your stuff and its fun .

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

Wow, thanks!

@jameshoward9700 2 года назад

The best review of this classic Seiko (and great to see how your cameras have improved since!). I can't forgive the 'Marinemaster' deletion, or its replacement with that crummy 'X,' but the watch is still a great. The one thing that impresses me most is the feel of a MM. NO other big diver feels the same. It's as if it came out of the sea - smooth, weighty, organic. Truly special. Compared to a Rolex, it's like a sea pebble compared to quarry gravel. It feels like it was made by a person, while an Omega feels like it was made by a robot. Which it was.

@EscapementWatch 2 года назад

Thank you james! I actually wanted to upgrade my camera again recently but too much $$$. My current is good 'enough' for youtube so I'll use the cash for watches instead.

@jameshoward9700 2 года назад

@@EscapementWatch Totally. I think I meant ‘camerawork.’ That pesky autofocus! Yes, cameras, like Seikos just keep on going up..! But dude, I think we may not be far from a new MM!!?? Some big Seiko dive watch anniversaries incoming!

@EscapementWatch 2 года назад

Yes that autofocus! I'm not so sure on the new seiko divers but we shall see!!! I think an SKX re-issue could occur in 2026 with all the upgrades and maybe a new trimmer case.

@ogkstoopid 3 года назад

Thank you for being one of the only people doing watch reviews to say Prospex correctly as "Pro-Specs." It is a fairly obvious portmanteau for professional-specifications, yet 9/10 reviewers say "Prospects." Subscribed.

@bngr_bngr Год назад

He only says it that way is because he is Canadian.

@greenerick 3 года назад

Great Seiko Driver G thanks

@havardflaatten 3 года назад

Great review of a stunning watch :)

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

Thank you kindly!

@asko7113 3 года назад

I own the SPB143 and absolutely love everything about it. I purchased it from my local AD this past summer for 20% discount. He has the SLA023 in stock and offering a 20% discount which puts it at $2500 including tax. I’m seriously tempted but concerned about the size and heft. How does it wear on a nato? Anyways, this was an awesome and very in-depth review. Thanks 😊

@bottomtext5872 2 года назад

Man that prospex crown looks awesome. Wish the other watches had it

@bayflowshow65 2 года назад

I would match up this watch with the Rolex Seadweller James Cameron edition. My co-worker has that watch. The massive size, thickness, polish, and overall componentry you displayed can go toe to toe with the Seadweller at fraction of the cost even at plus 3K. The dial has a similar color radiant as well. Great review man!

@johncook3764 Год назад

Completely agree with this comment, I bought the Rolex SD43 in 2017 when it first came out, I bought the SLA023 last year, the standard of both watches are very close but the price are worlds apart. It’s as simple as that !

@broncohorvath5682 2 года назад

took me while, but because of you I ordered a SLA023 through my man Abraham at Kavar.. can't wait to get it now....

@EscapementWatch 2 года назад

Congrats!!!

@nrbrown5985 3 года назад

I tried this on the other day...I need this watch. I don’t have any big watches, this will be it.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

someone just bought this one. we have one more in stock. let me know.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

came back to watch my own video...missing the Marinemaster.

@varanid9 3 года назад

I just missed out on a brand new one of these with tags for $1900 on Ebay. Wonder if I should have got it? I opted for a Zodiac Super Seawolf instead, as I already have a black dial Marinemaster 300 and had just got the quartz MM1000 "Yellow fin" a couple of weeks ago. My MM300 is on the modern version of the waffle strap which I love the looks of, giving it that vintage vibe, but, I love the feel of the bracelet, so was considering another MM300 to keep on the steel, but without repeating myself. That Batman grayish blue is stunning.

@SentinelIXK 2 года назад

I'm so close to pulling the trigger on the SLA023... I need someone to tip me one way or the other!

@elefantrising 2 года назад

@@SentinelIXK I have mine on can't take it off. Does that help? haha

@SentinelIXK 2 года назад

@@elefantrising I did it and regret nothing. It's amazing and has been glued to me for a week and a half!

@elefantrising 2 года назад

Mike Masson I’m glad it was not my fault! It’s sick right? I have had more “expensive” divers but this one is the best.

@samuellee1976 3 года назад

Thank you for the review

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

No problem 👍

@jdc3636 2 года назад

Just bought this exact watch for my birthday. It is surprisingly light and wears small, even though I have a 17cm wrist only. Maybe I am used to big watches. My other watch includes a planet ocean GMT, so this one is actually smaller and lighter.

@EscapementWatch 2 года назад

Happy birthday and grats!

@SoCalWatchReviews 3 года назад

Great watch!

@deej9367 3 года назад

I wish they would have left the marine master on the dial instead of the prospects logo

@alfredcheller 3 года назад

Great watch, put it on an orange crafter blue strap and it's the perfect summer watch. Go to Royal jewelers in Andover MA and ask for Bill, they are the only Grand Seiko dealer in New England and have a lot of jdm Seikos.

@watchdogpodcast239 3 года назад

Hmmm. Live in Providence. May have to make that trip...

@abmorose6531 3 года назад

Really enjoy this vid, how about reviewing the quartz versions of Marine Master ( Sbbn) .

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

thanks! if i can get my hands on one I will def review it!

@yapolloable 3 года назад

positional error of almost zero and unregulated. that's a crazy reliable watch.

@TheMaclaughlan 2 года назад

Got one coming buddy.

@fvlok Год назад

Would you mind comparing a homage? Heimdallr or Proxima? Would love to hear your thoughts

@jasonworthington3063 3 года назад

this video pushed me to by this watch. thanks?

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

Great choice! Congrats on the new timepiece! ⌚

@Trugoy1 3 года назад

Next time you get a sla023, throw on your spb149 blue strap :) that’s how I wear my sla023 😍

@nicolasbarrero 3 года назад

What's the difference to SBDX025? Please let me know? Thank you. Excellent review

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

just the JDM name. same watch

@metallicarockacion 3 года назад

That movement was specially designed for diving harsh conditions, temperature changes etc. It is a specifically diving movement. No other brand makes movements specifically for diving to that degree. When diving, accuracy is irrelevant because you only dive for 2 hours let's say. That's why this movements are not aimed to be accurate. They are serious durable reliable beast quality diver movements that are more durable and more reliable than lets say the rolex sub movement. the same goes for the high end high torque high efficiency 7c46 Quartz.

@varanid9 3 года назад

I knew their quartz movement was specially made for deep diving, didn't know the MM300 movement was the same. Luckily, I have one of each, LOL!

@ROrneli 3 года назад

I mean just get an analog frogman and it is exactly what you describe for 800 dollars or less

@goldbond1180 3 года назад

The Marinemaster definitely the best modern Seiko diver. I would love one but as a guy with a slender 6.75 inch wrist could I pull it off?

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

i have 6.5inch maybe you can. if you like the big watch look! its such a amazing piece of kit

@goldbond1180 3 года назад

@@EscapementWatch thanks, I think I'll have to try one out.

@mdt2688 3 года назад

For me top reference is SBDX001..

@dougy_scotman 6 месяцев назад

Nice review minus the Seamaster hate.

@EscapementWatch 6 месяцев назад

More to come in the next Marine Master Video!

@lavyanagdev8229 2 года назад

How long can you keep the mm300 before servicing it?I think that would last a lifetime as well

@EscapementWatch 2 года назад

10 years

@mrbacchus6127 3 года назад

Great Marinemaster review, but why the Seamaster hate? Serious question, I am considering the Seamaster as my 1st more expensive watch

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

Just subjective taste nothing wrong with it

@mrbacchus6127 3 года назад

@@EscapementWatch ok cool, I know lots of people hate the he valve and skeleton hands for instance.

@jorad4887 2 года назад

I want it big!!!!!

@1Eagler 3 года назад

Is there a seiko without the days?

@joechino9022 3 года назад

I almost pulled the trigger to buy blue monster earlier for $250 i was complaining about it... Holy mama.. this one is $3100....i die.

@mariosimas 3 года назад

how does compare the blue on the dial of the MM300 with the blue on the MM200 "Great Blue Hole" ? The blue on the MM300 seems less dark

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

MM300 is Azura blue like. mm200 is Admiral blue like.

@mariosimas 3 года назад

@@EscapementWatch Thanks

@simonwright6882 3 года назад

I wish seiko would listen to their customers and make more of the watches at 40mm to fit a wider range of wrists. This is something that frustrates me about seiko because I love them.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

there is a new MM200 at 42mm and it wears like a 40mm!!! Its a gift from seiko!!!

@simonwright6882 3 года назад

@@EscapementWatch I've been very tempted by the mm 200 but I'm trying to behave as I'm saving for a GS sbga415. 😇

@leonardodavinci6625 3 года назад

@@EscapementWatch did you mean spb207?

@timemeasured9137 2 года назад

Whats the most you would pay for this SLA023?

@jeffl4601 2 года назад

Between SBDX001, SBDX017 and SLA021, which one would you recommend as a purchase?

@EscapementWatch 2 года назад

SBDX017

@robinsiow1892 2 года назад

sbdx017

@77door97 10 месяцев назад

Where did you get the Seiko hat from? cheers

@EscapementWatch 10 месяцев назад

seiko hats from instagram. not sure if he still in business

@vict9062 3 года назад

Holy Price ! $3100. Does it wear big? Beautiful too.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

Wears surprising well

@TheNeybor 3 года назад

I love Seiko that being said, that box is pathetic for a $3,000 watch.

@informedcarpet 2 года назад

Who gives a shit about the box! 🤣

@elefantrising 2 года назад

That is the best part you just got a 3k watch on a POS box that is baller!

@timemeasured9137 2 года назад

Agreed! Seiko needs to take more pride in presenting their watches in better boxes!

@gabrielfpi3046 2 года назад

Agree

@williamlasl 2 года назад

Seiko’s doesn’t go in for frills like fancy boxes. Even $8,000 Grand Seikos have pretty minimal boxes. But if you look at Rolex, it’s not that much fancier, just that green box.

@Televisiontechnology 3 года назад

Yep, that is nice, but a Seamaster is a Seamaster and in a different league. Apart from the escapement valve!!!! Maybe next time they'll shrink it. I deliberately bought the last version of the Seamaster, as the watch wears better and the valve is smaller! MM300 is lovely though shiny polishing is one thing, but the case on the Seamasters have a lot of detailing on the case and the new ones have one of the best movements, being Cosc & Metas certified as well as being amongst the most antimagnetic movements on the market. The steel bracelets on the Seikos (or anything under a Grand Seiko) are not as good as the Omegas. To be fair, new against new - different price points though.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

Grats! I love Omega. their history, their quality, their pursuit for excellence! My top 5 fav brands of all time!

@Takeo2011 2 года назад

Do you know if it has the 8L35A or 8L35B movement?

@EscapementWatch 2 года назад

8L35B Anything newer then 2015 is B

@Takeo2011 2 года назад

@@EscapementWatch Thanks good to know.

@kikomachine8276 3 года назад

I wanted to go for one of these... But I chose to go the path of buying the Willard X, 63Mas and the SBDC187 MM200... Did I choose the right path or should I have went for the MM300? Great video as always bro!

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

no path is wrong! but the mm300 does feel so great in hand

@kikomachine8276 3 года назад

@@EscapementWatch what's amazing with it is that it's thick and it's lug to lug is long but when you wear it, it seats well on the wrist... You were right that it has some magical tricks.

@watchdogpodcast239 3 года назад

I own one and it truly is a beauty. Bought a Crafter Blue for it and not sure it will ever go back on the bracelet

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

really? Kavar my AD sells the crafter blue line. I gotta try one out on my new skx arriving soon.

@jkgkjgkijk 3 года назад

Not a fan of crafter blue, sorry...looks cheap.

@canonyeo4286 3 года назад

Excellent review. I have the 021. This what what we called a Diminishing watch. Beside the Willard, you see how much smaller it looks? I have a small wrist too, but, l love wearing this watch. I wear it with a crafter blue . Totally transformed the look. Anyway, the finishing is superb. Btw l have a 38mm high end 27J Bellmatic 4006 7010 which has a MM300 case design, with original bracelet, in pristine condition. Looking forward to the new 42mm MM200. This one with wider bezel/smaller dial is another Diminishing piece.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

021 nice one! You have some great pieces bro! Me too! the mm200 2nd gen is looking promising.

@canonyeo4286 3 года назад

@@EscapementWatch one of reason l like about seiko is that they know how to make big watches look small and small watches look big ( you can see this in their many vintage). You can see this in the modern GS dress watches, with dome dial/glass with bent minute and sec hands. I think the new mm200 will be a big hit.

@Televisiontechnology 3 года назад

That's interesting I have a wrist of 17-17.5cm - 6.5 or so inches. Usually, i'm more aware of the lug to lug - the height of the watch rather than the case size. Like the Seiko turtles, anything heightwise - around or up to 48-49mm is ok, soon as hit 50mm or nearly, doesn't sit well on the top of the wrist. If they are bringing out a smaller one with a 48mm height, then could be a game in play! Will keep an eye out for the new one - does look a little big on the 6.5" wrist shown.

@johnpatrickrecio1532 2 года назад

Does this have a chapter ring?

@EscapementWatch 2 года назад

Yes

@davidursini4740 3 года назад

My SBDC025 runs +12 seconds/day since I got it....still within the +15/-10 range for the movement.

@wed265 2 года назад

Funny about the seamaster

@markgads8017 3 года назад

Can’t believe I clicked onto this one wearing my 2018 blue Seamaster. Great video, among other great ones you post, but have to disagree with you on the SMP. Wait what was I saying, got lost in those blue ceramic waves. Kidding aside I’m a Seiko fan boy too, would love to have this MM too.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

I love omega one of my fav brands. I put it in my top 5 list. but the SMP well.

@kanemillard3315 3 года назад

I agree I love the SMP and would rather have a helium escape valve than have a thicker monoblock case. I don't have a Seiko in the collection at the moment but I'm after a grand Seiko at some point in the next year or 2

@rck4w 3 года назад

Would you choose SLA021 or SLA023?

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

@eugenedickson2557 2 года назад

Really having a hard time deciding between the SLA023 and the SLA059.

@EscapementWatch 2 года назад

I haven't seen the 059 in person as it is usa only but I'd go with the 023!

@eugenedickson2557 2 года назад

@@EscapementWatch The blue is definitely reeling me in more than the red. I’m wearing my JDM Sumo SBDC113 right now and can easily see the SLA023 in its place but not the SLA059.

@alexmusic1391 3 года назад

My sla023 is plus 2 second 24h

@GapBahnDirk 3 года назад

You can wear it. get one.

@Hard_7_Iron Год назад

It is a pretty watch… but with the MM 200 (Baby MM), it doesn’t make a lot of sense for me. But if someone wanted to gift me one, I’d sure wear it.

@EscapementWatch Год назад

yeah agree! but dam when you hold a mm300 it feels special.

@AmcoAutoGlass 3 года назад

boss watch

@alnyc8 3 года назад

SBDX025

@bradd5961 Год назад

Did you sell this?

@EscapementWatch Год назад

Yes it sold a long time ago. Sorry.

@xekret 3 года назад

This is still on my list but I want a Willard X, one of the 62MAS SLA re-editions and this one and don't know where to start!

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

Welcome

@xekret 3 года назад

@@EscapementWatch I just picked up the SPB183 blue Willard. My AD had one and I decided to grab it. They also had both 62MAS re-editions so it was hard! Only if I wasn’t waiting for a Rolex!

@stephanodem4947 3 года назад

Nice watch with history but I think it is by far too expensive. For this price p.e. you can buy 2 Swiss Made Mido Divers Cosc certified 600m or a Longines Diver Cosc made of Ceramic (Same as Rado use). All with perfect regulated ETA movements.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

You gotta pay for zaratsu polish and hand assembly. Sometimes the spec list and the features do not make the watch. And history and human craftsmanship is worth a little bit more and it means a little bit more.

@stephanodem4947 3 года назад

You're right. I know that a lot of people love these Seikos. But it is still a japanese watch in the price range of a BREITLING Diver (here in Germany). So lucky enough, we all love different brands. I prefer Swiss Made...

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

I just did a battle between a rado and a Seiko Willard and the Seiko outperformed it in positional variance and accuracy and it's $600 less. But I understand a lot of people think Swiss is superior and that's fine if one has their own tastes

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

It was the captain cook 42 mm versus the captain Willard 42 mm captain versus captain.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

When you say things like it's still a seiko watch. Or still a Japanese watch. you're the type of person that I would never get along with. Ha! I understand the type of collector you are. And there's nothing wrong with that I'm not a salesman for Seiko I don't care what watch you buy. But I prefer brands that have history and contributions to horology. First automatic chronograph with column wheel and vertical clutch, first quartz watch, first auto chronograph in space. Auto not handwind. Vietnam war, North Pole, spring drive innovation, Etc, this is what I love. Take care.

@bijakbijak4024 3 года назад

This is seiko done wrong, the bezel is aligned

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

made with care!

@merc7paul 5 месяцев назад

Thank you seiko for making unregulated watches because otherwise i would be broke and swimming in seikos😅 only reason i have never pulled trigger on one is the inaccuracy

@vinaynagdev3774 3 года назад

Is it worth buying mm300 in comparison to omega and Rolex tool watches?can watch run 10+without any maintenance be coz I use once in a week not regular?

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

yes its definitely worth it.

@MERKAMGCLK Год назад

These are actually manufactured in the Grand Seiko factory.

@lmadigan1971 2 года назад

Looks amazing but wears like a brick on the wrist

@336W Год назад

You mean that you have to spend $3k on a Seiko to get proper dial/bezel/chapter ring alignment? Shameful.

@OPP841 Год назад

The AR coating fail? Lol

@janreeves5443 3 года назад

Seiko made a BIG mistake when the decided to go with the “X” instead of “Marinemaster”. Why they would walk away from that well established brand identity is hard to comprehend. Strange marketing plan.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

Agree its a mis-step however, I believe seiko wanted to have continuity in their Pro Diver Line up Prospex. Seiko still shares the Marinemaster Trademark with fortis I believe. So they could bring it back any time as a special edition.

@fvlok Год назад

Very much so

@zachscheel3784 3 года назад

Not sure if I'd consider this a review or glorification....I love the piece and I'm sure you're speaking from the heart but let's be honest. The bracelet has pins, the buckle is terrible and very easy to accidentally extend it when opening the clasp (as you did in the video). You also harp on the perfection of the dial but then gloss over the fact the handset has rough edges....critique doesn't mean you hate a watch and it should be included in a review! Just means you see it for what it is. That being said, I'm hoping to track down an SLA019 :D.

@EscapementWatch 3 года назад

pins and collar is fine. the most secure method. set it and forget it. with screw's you have to wonder when will it back out. the clasp accidently extending when opening has no problem. your taking off the watch anyways. easier to remove. i love the clasp i bought 2 more for my willard and mm200. I adjust it with 1 hand. on wrist when wrist swells. It's just so good to live with daily.