The Modern 62MAS? Seiko SBDC/SPB053 Unboxing & Review! 

It's an excellent example of Seiko's fine craftsmanship and quality for a mass produced watch.

I think Jody's sense of humour and personality could make him the biggest watch youtuber.

Jody is a Horological Icon, Pure Class. His bespoke watch reviews are hand crafted, using the softest Tuscan leather, by skilled artisans. Five generations of my family can personally recommend Jody when it comes to reviews of affordable luxury timepieces. Anyway, that's enough from me. Let's flip the camera and go back to the studio 😁

Thanks for always providing quality content and keeping your assessments honest!

Thank you for a quality presentation. Viewed many videos of this watch over the last year and half. Yours if the first and only one that has presented this watch in its full glory. You've definitely pulled me up from the negative side of the fence to the most likely will buy camp. The bezel finish is what I'm especially taken in by, your video shows it off very well. Reminds me of the the discontinued MM300's polished bezel insert.

Hi. I’m a new fan of your channel and I’m really enjoying it. No frills, good filming and a nice sense of humour. Well done all round. Oh, and I like all the lume talk :) Cheers, mate!

Loved the review of this one Jody. I own this watch as well and I have to say it's quite the looker on wrist. I've gotten lots of compliments on it despite also wearing some other Swiss watches that are much more expensive. Also loved the film crew joke! I'm a fan of TGV's as well and it was cool to see that channel acknowledged. Keep up the great work!

Love the subtle TGV dig. I was interested in seeing this. Glad you had one to show. Not sure that I'd fall this way if I were to buy a new diver. I'd be more inclined to just bite the bullet and step up to Oris or Ginault territory, truth be told. Thanks for sharing it!

Ashley got himself a proper Seiko!! And the best bracelet for it!!! My favorite modern Seiko period!! Great unboxing and review Jody 😎👍💙

I have the SBDC055, which is the PADI version of this watch. This watch is slimmer and thinner than most of my other dive watches, so I thought perhaps it might look like a bit of a toy on my wrist, but....nope. It's awesome. Really, really comfortable and an absolutely gorgeous watch you won't regret buying.

I just bought a Seiko skx011J1, the orange one. It's a stunning watch, i love it. Pictures doesn't do it justice, live it's much much better. It comes on rubber strap, but it truly shines on a jubilee bracelet. Best watch for summer in my opinion!

Another Great Video and Review. Like the Sunburst Blue Dial. Looking forward to your next review.

Thanks Jody. I have one, bought secondhand in Japan for ¥38,000, so around AUD$400. Fortunately it had hardly been used. I use it for swimming and other activities (gardening !). It has had a few knocks but there are no scratches on it so it does seem to be tough. It keeps quite good time, maybe around a minute or two a month ! It is certainly a stunner to look at. My swimming colleagues are somewhat jealous. All the best.

I'm following your channel and advices since a while. Today I've bought a Seiko SPB053 and a strap. Thanks :-)

I dont mind it, but I very much liked the TGV/Philly reference. JOMW for the win...!

If it's not filmed in a naval yard in Philadelphia, I'm not interested. Also, if you don't have your own film crew, are you even a real watch RU-vidr? Food for thought, Jody.

1:22 shots fired

A nice honest review Jody, I own the black dial version and I have to say it is one of my favourite watches. It wears really well ( the black dial comes on a steel bracelet) I don't watch TGV anymore so the inflight joke was lost on me, but, I am sure it was well deserved.

I have the SBDC051, been calling it my “modern mas”. Wear it in the summer on an Uncle Seiko waffle strap. Feel it has lots of wrist presence. Super legible, at my age that means something. Love your channel and reviewing format. Nice little dig wrt Philly reference

Good to see you review this watch. Just to note that you can get this watch for $500 at Bic Camera (using points if you can). So this makes it a value proposition Jodie.

Great looking Seiko Dive. Bracelet over rubber strap a must. 👍 For this review as always.

I love this, especially the beautiful blue dial. My friend has one, (so I have tried it on) and know for sure that if only it was 39mm/40mm it would a killer and I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

Hahahahaha love how you had a dig at TGV lol

Never knew Jody had a film crew. That just takes away the personal relationship with the watch. Things feel *fake* now... What's real...what's fake...??? Why am I crying!!!😜 Love this watch! When you put it in natural sunlight, things got silky!!!! Honest, *non-scripted by someone else* , review for a great watch!!!!

“Seductive curves at the midcase”. I had to check the parental rating of this broadcast after that!

This one is a looker but the price... ouch $700, like you said better options available at that price point. Great review Jody, thanks again.

I agree with you, the price for this watch you can get a number of entry level swiss watches with a decent movement.

Naval dockyards of Philadelphia! HA! I almost fell off my chair. That's FUNNY. This was an exceptional review. Going to add this one on my 'think about' list. It definitely has that classic look. Thanks, Jody!

You make an excellent point here Jody. As nice as this watch is, there are other lovely alternatives once you include the price of the strapcode bracelet. They cost at least a hundred bucks. Great review as always. Love the variety of watches you look at.. thumbs up mister.

Hooray, the first of the Seiko reissues!!

Thanks for the great review! I did the same as Ashley and bought the 053 in blue and put it on a Strapcode bracelet (jubilee though). The dial under that domed sapphire is the winning combo here; I just stare at it all day! I think the hands are a bit of a let down, but super legible and from the modern Seiko design book. You could go Swiss for a bit more, but with the same brand cache Seiko has...

Jodi, I love the channel and can't get enough. Thank you for what you do. That said.I've been thinking about picking up the San Martin version of the 62MAS for almost a year now. How does it compare? Didn't you pick one up recently? Sure a straight watch boxing vidio would be unfair but still I'd like to get a feel for how it stacks up.

Hahahaha had to stop the video😜 there so funny , that's pure Scottish sarcasm right there Jody 😂😂😂

What a winner beautiful Seiko but I'll keep my SKX 009 😀thanks Jody and Ashley

Great reviews. I haven't trawled back through all your videos but just wondered if you had reviewed any Seiko Kinetic watches, if not could you do one. Thanks so much.

That was entertaining for us watch RU-vid nerds! I have this watch and its a keeper for me. Having the turtle and the samurai this is a nice finish for the Seiko diver collection. I would recommend getting the original bracelet it is worth it in this one case...

Naval Yards of Philly w/ your film crew ... LOVE it. Keep fighting the good fight!!

That dial is absolutely stunning I’m chuffed

I have the 053 purchased on the rubber strap like in the video. after about a year I popped her on a Strapcode SS Super O to dress it up and it looks great!

Overall a nice detailed review,Thank you!

I have two of the fifty four homages that I know you put poop on. They're closer to the dimensions of the original than anything anyone even Seiko themselves have put out for us envious folk. Both run within 5secs a day plus or minus. My son bought a real 62mas that he lent to me for a couple of days before it went to the watchmaker. As far as I was concerned he could have left it as it was, apart from a service. But he's having it restored at a big price. Youth.... Anyway great channel Jody!

I like the look of this watch but I'm not too keen on the large arrow hand. I do enjoy the two tone colors of blue. This watch reminds me of how much more I'd like to own the green Alpinist though. I'd really like to get that green dial. I don't have one yet. Thanks for the video Jody and the shout out to Boston on your T-shirt.😁 Too expensive is correct!!!

Just picked up that package used for 425$ USD. Honestly, for that price, it’s a great watch. At MSRP, get the Mido Ocean Star or a Christopher Ward on sale.

Great video Jody couple things I purchased this one from gnomon watches the 053 on bracelet, the bracelet is the best one I've seen that's not on a grand Seiko.. the brushing is consistent with the case and is the proper scissor class with dive extension It's a Wonderful bracelet honestly!! really should if you do get a chance to do the 051 on bracelet I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! outstanding video this is easily one of my top three watches , It competes for wrist time with my black Bay Steel on a regular basis 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

I really love the look of this one but you raise a really good point about the price Jody; I think I will look elsewhere. Fantastic review as usual, thank you :)

BRAVISSIMO!!! Fantastic video.

Hi Jody, Just want to say that you are my favorite watch You Tuber by a good margin. Always a great job. AND you dont hate on Tissot.

I don't mind at all , the unsigned crown, in fact I love the simplicity of crowns and cases which are not covered with trademark engravings, other then the case back . This doesn't go for all watches ,some high-end brands just have the perfect trademark symbol for a crown . The case is just beautiful! To me a signed crown would just cheapen it , less is best w/ these classic renditions , no need for a signed crown, when the case screams classic SIEKOSHAAA....!

If the Philly docks are too busy for YT production, go right across the Ben Franklin Bridge and try Camden, NJ. Lovely little town.

Great video and review Edit: the Philli joke had me chuckle

Had my eye on one these for a while, I think they are gorgeous, but I am saving for a Speedy Pro. However my Seiko AD knows I am weak and keeps offering me a discount (I have to stop going in there), so I had the SBDC053 PADI last weekend. I was lucky to leave with my pants.

Excellent review!

The TGV dig was f-ing brilliant!!!

I was looking at the hi-beat starking on aliexpress and I saw a still shot of you in the description testing the crystal with your diamond selector. I thought that was cool. Wasnt sure if you were aware of it.

Got the blue one over a year ago and ordered the Seiko bracelet that comes with the black dial version. It is an excellent bracelet and Diashield coated like the watch. It’s a stunner on bracelet.

I was looking to purchase this or the SBDC063 but opted for the Samurai as the lug to lug put me off, Samurai blue dial (not blumo) on a navy leather strap has been amazing. Been thi king of getting a Strapcode but dont think it'll hug my 7 inch wrist like the leather does.

Nice nice watch, but I think Orient Mako III has sapphire also, 200 mt deep, same good looking ... and price is about 200dollars.

That looks amazing on the bracelet.

Excellent advice in an entertaining package. I think it's nice if a bit pricey. So when the time comes(soon I think) I'll probably go for a mini Turtle. In fact, I think you may've nudged me in that direction.

SBDC? I thought initially you were dyslexic, trying to say ACDC!!!😜 Good review Jody👍🏻

I had this watch on an OEM bracelet, Loved it, sold it and bought a Marinemaster. Why? It wears too big and does not wear comfortably like a typical Seiko diver.

Cool vid. Subscribed. I own this watch but I sprung for the Seiko bracelet from the sbdc051. Two comments I have are first, I actually like an unsigned crown. I work with my hands daily and will get the crown blemished occasionally no matter how careful I am. It’s the only part of a watch I repeatedly hit. When it’s plain, it is easily polished. Second, Seiko bracelets have a wide range of price to go with their wide range of quality. While the 220$ one doesn’t quite compete with the bracelet on my GS Snowflake, it is IMO, a bracelet that is not only well worth the money but punches well above its weight. I own more expensive Swiss divers (1500$-3500$) that have bracelets ‘in the same class’. My opinion to be sure, but I have compared them extensively. Did it again while writing this comment because I’m neurotic. Btw, is it safe to wear that Celts shirt outside in philly?

The SBDC 055 is the real special one of the series PADI with a blue to black wave fade dial awesome watch when compared to combat diver or others I feel the finish and loom are much better mine is running at plus 3sec a day could not ask for more.

I agree I took your advice Jody and as much as I love Seiko watches I bought a Swiss Made Watch a MIDO Ocean Star Tribute with much much better accuracy even though the lume is not that great I can live with that I suppose. If I lived down under I would've loaned it to you for a review. I am so tempted to get one more Ocean Star Tribute because it's on sale the one with a beautiful mediterranean blue I have the black dial one and they come with two amazing bracelets

Another great review Jody. Since I’m a Seikophile, as you say, I automatically have an affinity for it. However, I don’t know what the hell they’re doing with the hands. Those are essentially Samurai hands but with a long black tail added to both the hour AND the minute hand and for no good reason. The tail of the minute even obscures part of the hour hand when it sweeps over it. Major design fail if you ask me. The rest of it is beautiful though, but the lug to lug length is too long. I have no problem with diameter, but if you have below a 7” wrist, it’s getting harder to wear comfortably. And this is coming from someone who has a 6-1/2” wrist and has no problem wearing the current Samurai all day, everyday. But I don’t think this one would work for me unfortunately. BTW, I’ve never seen any Seiko movement with that kind of amplitude, and I have a couple 6R15 / NE15 movements myself. That’s crazy. Oh well, guess I’ll save my shekels for another SKX mod. 😁 Cheers.

Another concise business vid from Jody. Relatively expensive and Im not sure the date is properly aligned with its window.

Great pop at TGV. :) I love my 62mas padi.

awesome wall piece

Colour of the centre portion of the hour and minute hands should be blue when the watch face is blue; black for the black face version.

Picked up the SBDC063... so similar, but the case shape is ever so slightly different, and the crown position... definitely the bracelet over the rubber strap...

Nothing to do with this video, but I thought I'd update you from the AliExpress mid-year sale video. Purchased the Cadisen 1032 and it arrived today (wasn't expecting it for another 1-2 weeks) and absolutely love it. Cheers for the recommendation, Jody! Mentioned you in my review for it too. To do with this video: far too expensive.

Hi Jody I missed the wrist check. What watch are you wearing in the beginning of the video? Looks great!

About time!

Those SLA017/SBDX019 are COOOOOOOL

Man i love this watch.

Alot of good watch reviewers on YT but Jody might be the most informative and funny. I like the others this is not a dig at them but Jody “two thumbs up”.

I wish they didn't make the 62MAS reissue so damned expensive; I'd have loved one with a 6r15 at about the price of this watch. It's a gorgeous watch, but $6k is just way waaaaay too much money.

A little TGV tiese. Nice Jody.

What would you have done when you opened the box and the bezel/chapter ring were wonky? Luckily they weren’t.

Damn, that's a good looking watch, love the deep blues. I tried on the green on in the seiko ad near harrods and fell in love with drooping case shape (they wanted £1000 tho :o) I got the San Martín 62mas in the end (with applied logo) and I love it - looking forward to your review of it some time!

Here in uk pencil pushing office guys wear the biggest possible watches, mostly quartz and not really water proof. Like with muscle cars trying to compensate for some deficiencies

Hi, great content, thank you. Just wondering how to tell the different from SBP or SBD ? thx

which watch are you wearing in this video?

Thinking of buying this one brother. Shots fired Hugo 😂

What would you say of the 65? (Sbp083) or spb097. Can’t make up my mind

I’m thinking about getting one should I not because of the lug to lug?? Help is appreciated. My wrist is 7”

I like the clock on the wall

Just won a barely worn "as new" one for £375...can't wait

Good, great job but now... Now you must go a bit higher! If you have the chance take a look at the Seiko SBDC047 Transocean, it's around 1000 bucks new and to me, it's worth every penny, 100% gonna buy it if I can save up for it somehow haha. It is a 45 if I'm not mistaken but everybody says that it wears like a 42 dunno how so I think you should enjoy it.

For anyone that cares, I just bought a seiko today.

OK, just bought one of these. How does it stand up vs Christopher Ward Trident, Oris and Longlines? I think it beats them all. The dial is similar to the Mk2 Trident but the case is so much more and the vintage feel gives class without over the top period idiosyncrasies like yoh get on the Oris 65 and the Yema Skin Diver (both lovely watches) this makes the Seiko just a bit more versatile. I think this is almost a perfect one watch collection. It's understated, classy, and just sits so bloody well on the wrist. My one was an absolute bargain at £480 with a strap code Oyster and a Strap code Jubilee included. It looks spectacular on the bracelets. I'm seriously thinking about cutting the collection down to this, my SKX, my Alpinist, my Elliott Brown Holton Professional and my G Shock and getting rid of a dozen others. If anyone wants a: Smiths Everest Expedition, a Speedbird III, a Hamilton Cooper, an Elliot Brown Bloxworth Chronograph, an Elliot Brown Canford, a Yes World Watch V7, let me know!

🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's what I call throwing shaaade (at the newest Philadelphian). Love it!

Loving the watch, but I think the price and rubber strap are a killer for me. Thinking about picking up a seiko tuna sbbn031 with the tax return money

Love mine but unfortunately I've slightly scratched the bezel.

I’m a really big fan of this series. I really like basically everything about it. To be honest, it’s not a great value. You can get a watch that outspecs it on paper for less. You are getting a coated case, Saphire, the 6r15, and “made in Japan”. Personally, I really like this case, and the OEM bracelet is worlds ahead of other Seiko braclets, ol s it also has the Diashield. There also is a PADI Version, it’s Avery interesting watch, needs to be seen.

Love my 053

LOL love the dig 🤣

brill watch... really like it.... cheers

will a strapcode bracelt fit the St Martin chinese homage watches?

Do you have a video on your GMT clock on the wall? That is wicked.