Way of the Warrior! Seiko Prospex "Samurai" SRPB51 Automatic Dive Watch Review - Perth WAtch #92

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Review of this Seiko ISO 6425 diver from the revised 2017 "Samurai" range, featuring the 4R35 movement and face-lifted waffle dial.
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@rayneman888 6 лет назад

Your channel deserves more views. You review and talk about watches well. Good presentation, camera, and speaking skills. Very polished.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thank you very much for that, it's very generous and much appreciated! Ironically my camera has been criticized in the past but I think I've learnt to work around its shortcomings with time! Cheers, Ivan.

@JustSayItBruh 6 лет назад

Outstanding review, I picked up a Seiko Samurai after viewing your review several times. Thank you, and keep up the great reviews. You've earned a subscriber to your channel. Cheers mate.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that bro, glad you found the review helpful in making your purchase decision :)

@culichi0776 3 года назад

I like this watch a lot. Every time it comes up on the rotation for the week it just amazes me how rugged yet elegant it is.

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

That’s awesome man!

@propwashcowboy6650 5 лет назад

Mine is on its way. I can’t wait to have it. I’ve watched this video at least 5 times. Well done 👌🏻

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Excellent man, it's a solid watch and has a great design - I'm sure you will enjoy it! :)

@StephanoHamez 4 года назад

Just ordered mine today 500 🇦🇺 dollars from Sydney 💪🏼🐨😎

@JYMAHJAMES 4 года назад

@@StephanoHamez how is it?

@woodkey1 4 года назад

Just bought this watch today and oh my i have to agree with you that this watch is truly special. I love the simplistic yet sophisticated design. I've tried the different series such as the 'padi turtle' and 'save the ocean' version but this piece is just something to behold. The black raised waffle face just give a more elegant look to it. Very solid and nice watch

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing that man, glad you are loving it! :)

@captlove8788 5 лет назад

Good detailed review. I have always fancy the blue dial original in titanium for as long as I can remember, but never able to acquire the piece. My new SRPB49 scratches my long time itch, and serves as my “real” dive watch, which i take to the actual dive as a back-up time keeper. The blue Samurai is perfect when my Sub and my other divers are just too damn precious for me to do the job.

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing that, I always love hearing about individual watch journeys and experiences like this :) And totally understand the use of a tool Diver in place of a luxury piece like the Sub!

@halilcapraz4713 5 лет назад

Just got one for my father really nice watch strongly recommend!

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing that - I'm sure he will enjoy it :)

@gulflossconsultants5715 5 лет назад

Excellent review! Thank you Sir!

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Most welcome - glad you enjoyed it :)

@JB-fl2gp 5 лет назад

Great review, keep em coming

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks for that :)

@rapfondue5213 6 лет назад

Nice review sir. Just got this watch as a gift. A very good watch

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that - got for a gift? Lucky you! And what a great gift-giver that is! :)

@mikeoconnor1819 6 лет назад

Great review of the Samurai! I love my Blue Lagoon model, beautiful dial, aggressive case and serious legibility.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that Mike - I do like the colour combos on the Blue Lagoon model very much actually!

@rayygun 6 лет назад

Interesting, I flipped mine due to illegibility

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

You found it difficult to tell the time on a Samurai? That's very curious to me... I found it clear and unambiguous...

@robertbyrne5901 6 лет назад

Another good review, Thank you. I dont think I'd want a watch any bigger than that one.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that Rob. Admittedly at 44mm this one is borderline ok for my 17cm wrist!

@reggievanness Год назад

I have this exact wacth love it good review very informative 👍

@PerthWAtch Год назад

Most welcome mate :)

@zcharg0 6 лет назад

That is a good review of this watch

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that - glad you enjoyed the video! :)

@rachelw6822 6 лет назад

Just got one two days ago, love it - it's amazing and the review is spot on.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that Rachel, it's quite a great little piece and glad to hear you're enjoying it! It's a bit on the large size and heavy though - how are you finding it on the wrist? Cheers, Ivan.

@redjacket8499 6 лет назад

I don't believe it to be that large or heavy personally. But, I also own a bulova precisionist. lol. I love the feel and look of this watch. Just purchased mine today. Great addition to my Seiko collection.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Fair enough... size and weight is relative of course, and some may not consider it heavy... although objectively I think this is the largest and heaviest Seiko I have reviewed. Glad you're enjoying it!

@redjacket8499 6 лет назад

I guess from a Seiko perspective, it is a bit heavy. Not sure if it is the case shape and design, but it wears very well and you kinda forget it is there after a bit. Lol

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

The lug to lug is relatively small for its size - I think that's why it wears smaller than it seemingly should

@1968jpy 5 лет назад

Great video review on this awesome Samurai. I’ve seen this watch in stores and even tried on . I currently own a Blumo and Padi Turtle 🐢 but this could be my next Seiko prospex purchase 👍🏻

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks for that - I think there are a lot of good aspects of the Samurai... it's a bit big for me, but for those with a larger wrist, it's a pretty awesome looker :)

@1968jpy 5 лет назад

Perth WAtch I tried one on before but without it being sized so not sure 🤔 how it might fit . Initially I thought Watch was too angular and blocky but the more I see it and especially great videos on it such as yours the more I really like it 😀👍🏻

@charliescott1423 4 года назад

I just bought this watch like 2 hours ago. Love it.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Awesome! That was from a bricks and mortar store?

@charliescott1423 4 года назад

@@PerthWAtch Yup, Macy's.

@rarts2000 6 лет назад

I was on the fence but i made up my mind thanks!!

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

To buy or not to buy?

@rarts2000 6 лет назад

Buy of course, your video was very helpful, I like the SKX too but its like the obvious choice, no as good looking as the Samurai though, that's why Igot it.

@anima201 Год назад

I enjoy looking at your watch.

@PerthWAtch Год назад

Thanks

@realfire6883 5 лет назад

great review! I have this exact model and the power reserve is awesome on this watch, better than some of my higher end swiss pieces

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks for that! Interesting hearing about the power reserve... it really should be about the same as the typical ETA 2824/SW200.

@realfire6883 5 лет назад

@@PerthWAtch Its funny you mention the sw200, have an oris aquis which I believe has that movement, 36 hours, actually less than that, the seiko blows away and the lume on the samurai you cant even compare, its amazing

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

SW200 should be 38-40 hours, so if your Aquis is not doing that perhaps something is not right. The Samurai lume I can believe is better than the Aquis, although I would think it will be marginal rather than wiping the floor with the SuperLuminova. Have you seen my popular watch lume comparison video? And SKX comes up about the same...

@Gruingle1 6 лет назад

Great review mate, have just recently subscribed to your channel. As a guy with a 8.6 inch wrist I do tend to go larger case size, (my smallest is 39mm Tissot), it certainly has wrist presence even on a larger wrist. For me it was the shape, I really didn't feel the shape of the case on the Tuna, but this as soon as I saw this I was smitten.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that Jason - the Samurai seems to be immensely popular for sure, I too loved the case design... it's just so... feudal yet modern :)

@darksidecarnival5385 5 лет назад

I bought this Samurai and I then saw this video. Great review of such an amazing piece. This is an affordable diver that does it's job well. The details are what attracted my attention. The minute hand, the pip on the sweeping central second hand, the Clou de Paris texture of the dial, the angular shape of the case as it descends into the lugs, the brilliant lume, the precision of the micro steps in the unidirectional bezel. You present this piece well and I love your description of the markers :-)

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks for that - glad you liked the video and enjoyed the descriptions :)

@jamessantana2071 6 лет назад

"SHIELD" "ARROW" "SWORD" Spoken Like A True SAMURAI ... Any Non collector would think you are SEEING things while on LSD ... I LOVE SEIKO DIVERS and Especially this square "Outlandish" Design reminiscent to me of the iconic Italian PANERAI (first professional diver 1936) which at $5,000 I will never buy, BUT can get a SIMILAR LOOK with the Samurai, AVI-8 Lancaster or Parnis Militare ... Inspirational to put your Monster next to the Samurai, HELPFUL side by side Comparison as normally the Monster wears Bigger due to the Wide Crown ... But the robust "Tuff" Samurai certainly put it in its place. EXCELLENT Review, Thanks, Major Jim, USMC

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks Jim, glad you liked the various facets of the video, including the quick side by side. Hah I didn't think the sword, shield and arrow were hard to spot... the hand nicknames are well established ones, and the 12 o'clock marker I thought I had heard described as a shield before too. All in all, this makes for a warrior of a watch :)

@jamessantana2071 6 лет назад

Notice I said, "NON COLLECTOR" as I SEE the Sword, Shield & Arrow PERFECTLY ... I meant "Non collectors" don't SEE all the intricacies, details symbols, value You & I see in a watch ... THEY (to include wife & friends) think we are Delirious because we have a Beautiful PASSION FOR HOROLOGY they DON'T Understand. Still, a great review AGAIN.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Ah I see what you mean Jim. Well, in my "professional" medical opinion, I'd say we collectors are seeing the reality and those who can't visualize the obvious swords and shields are delirious ;)

@johnpaavo 5 лет назад

And the angular lugs which resemble Samaurai armor. I bought an Orange Samurai last month! Love it!!

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Oh I would love to see the Orange one in person! :)

@patrickmilbank4105 4 года назад

I hav a samurai and love it great video as always 👍

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Thanks man - glad you are enjoying it! 👍

@MRStik-px2ye 6 лет назад

Nice review bro 👍

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that Clash Of Lords! :)

@MDenham 6 лет назад

I got one of these watches in black and gold, and the bezel is easy to be damaged because is razed higher than the glass. I reckon it's to protected the glass, interesting design. Also to replace a damaged bezel cost around $159 USD on eBay. Apart from that, it's a great watch. Also I recommend buying the watch from a retail shop so you check the workmanship before you buy it, check the alignment etc.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that Marc... good points, and yes I do think the raised bezel is to partially protect the glass from scratching. Didn't know it cost that much to replace... although I think there may be cheaper options available. Good point also about checking the alignment in store. Cheers, Ivan.

@PersonaN007Grata 4 года назад

So glad to have come across this watch. It’s such a handsome design. I was seriously considering a Marathon but I’m glad to save some money.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Interesting to hear that - so are you gonna be picking up a Samurai then?

@PersonaN007Grata 4 года назад

Perth WAtch Yes, I just ordered it on EBay last night for $295 after watching your review.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Awesome man, I'm sure you'll like it :)

@PersonaN007Grata 4 года назад

Perth WAtch Thank you for the great review.

@CalixaCal 3 года назад

Beautiful watch. I always liked the arrow/spear second hand

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Thanks :)

@realfire6883 4 года назад

absolutely an awesome watch and the lume is crazy good! I did however buy a different clasp for this watch as I wasn't a fan of the stock one but overall happy, this was my first seiko diver

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Agreed - the stock clasp typical Seiko crappy!

@David-su4hp 4 года назад

Real Fire what clasp did you pickup? I just got my Samurai

@realfire6883 4 года назад

@@David-su4hp it's a 20mm from strapcode they call it a wetsuit ratchet clasp, model 18 017B, awesome and about 75 bucks with shipping but totally worth it!

@paularnison1468 3 года назад

Am buying the save the ocean version very soon, can't wait to get it, after watching this 👌

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Awesome man! :)

@JohnSmith-ip2ed 4 года назад

Ive done the same thing and compared with my monsters. Never scratched my crystal and getting sick of hearing about sapphire. Really nice watch and good vid

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it :)

@relaxyourbatty9500 4 года назад

I have the Blumo, Turtle and the Samurai Pepsi which gets the most wrist time somehow. love it to bits. wear it on a nato strap if too heavy, works great. great review. All the best from UK.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Thank you very much for those thoughts and kind feedback! :)

@vamonosvosha 4 года назад

sebastian borowski polska😊

@jamessmith6402 6 лет назад

Great review 👍 this is a lovely watch wish I had one !

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that James! Haha why wish? It's quite affordable! :)

@jamessmith6402 6 лет назад

Perth WAtch the problem is the South African exchange rate 😢😢😢

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Ah ok I see... that's a pity!

@jamessmith6402 6 лет назад

Perth WAtch Ivan I've got a older black monster and a new SKX 009 so can't complain 👍

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Haha fair enough, solid watches both!

@samuelball8775 6 лет назад

2 watches in 2 days you are killing it! ;) Nice review mate. I like the watch, think it looks great. A signed crown would be a nice touch but otherwise great 👍

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that Samuel! Haha it would certainly kill me to do 2 videos in 2 days but in reality there are several steps to each and the work is spread out over a few days :). I wanted to get that Ginault preview out quickly hence the extra release this week. Thanks for noticing!

@shanefields196 6 лет назад

Perth WAtch samurai worth it over a skx?

@kellypaws 4 года назад

Gorgeous watch.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Yes it is :)

@faizeljoemrati6329 4 года назад

Great video! This watch is on my list, love the look/design of it 😍 (will be my upcoming purchase😎) Perhaps will order a couple of NATO straps

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Thanks - glad you found this helpful :)

@khlistofer1817 3 года назад

A very detailed review than anyone else's. Cheers, mate! By the way, coz I study Japanese, the native pronunciation is さむらい. I know it may be a little difficult for Westerners, but try Google Translate if you have free time. Thank you so much.

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Thanks. Yes I have heard how Japanese say it.

@sixgunslingin 6 лет назад

I have the Pepsi version. This is my favorite watch. Wish they would have given it the same movement as the Sarb017 but it is still great.. The 4r35 is a good movement

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks the comment! 6R15 would be awesome but I'm afraid that would also jack up the price somewhat... I guess the 4R is plenty good enough, and befitted their marketing price point appropriately. Cheers, Ivan.

@raksh9 5 лет назад

So tempted by the Pepsi Samurai...

@HengChamroeunboysmall 4 года назад

I agree when u said 'Bigger watch does not mean u wear bigger". I got small wrist but I can say I fit to these Seiko's diver more than 40mm Seiko Cocktail.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

I think the Samurai wears smaller than its on paper specs might suggest but overall it is still a large watch. Personally I feel more comfortable with the 40mm cocktail time watches than this one, but a monster model wears even better for me. Cheers!

@cy4624 3 года назад

I have the Pepsi turtle and the gun metal srpb55 samurai. Maybe due to case color, the samurai definitely wears smaller. It's versatile as it can be dresses up with leather that's goes well with gunmental case and gold details to pass for formal look.

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@petervernelen6784 Год назад

Thanks for the video. I had to let mine go because of the size exceptional good watch, but it's just too big for every day wear even for my 7.3-inch wrist.

@PerthWAtch Год назад

Yeah agreed - it’s very big

@mm-gw2fs 6 лет назад

I want to buy it, but I don’t know if the hardlex glass is save enough for scratches. Do you know if it is a risk if you hit something with the glass?

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Hi there - It's quite easy to find heaps of info on how Hardlex performs. Most people find it's somewhat better than typical hardened mineral glass, but if you take a metal object and bang right into the glass it *will* scratch. There are two small scratches on my Monster - the watch hasn't been babied and you really have to look to see them. Hope that helps!

@toshlanark 6 лет назад

Really wish that second hand could reach the markers messing with my OCD !

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Ah I know what you mean! Why couldn't they add that last 2mm!?

@Barnaby_bo 4 года назад

Samurai wears smaller than you think. I've got the 1st save the ocean. Love it.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

It probably does wear smaller than the on-paper specs would suggest, for those who haven't seen it. I had this for a good while so I'm pretty sure it wears *exactly* how I think it wears ;)

@magicgiony1017 5 лет назад

Does anyone know if Seiko makes watches similar to this one, in a 40mm or a 42mm case? Thanks upfront. Great review btw👌

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Very similar to the Shogun? I'm not aware of a 42 or 40mm Seiko like that, but they do make many dive watches so you can still probably find one to your liking in those sizes.

@captlove8788 5 лет назад

There is a Baby Turtle at 42mm(but with super short lug-to-lug, which makes it wear more like a 39-40mm). The Baby Turtle uses the same movement with this new Samurai.

@Bob.martens 5 лет назад

I thought the original samurai was a little smaller. But I need to check.

@maverickwatchreviews 6 лет назад

Great review. But I'm still not feeling the Samurais re-releases for some reason. I can't figure out why...lol.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that dude, and for taking the time to watch! You have one of the original models then? I gotta say the dial face and hand set were quite different!

@lonewolf30531 6 лет назад

Awesome watch but I wish Seiko would include a sapphire crystal .

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that - yes me too, I certainly would like to see sapphire, but Seiko seem to only reserve this for much higher end divers (e.g. Marine Masters). Strangely many similar price ranged non-divers (e.g. Coutura) have sapphire crystal... go figure!

@wyntje83 6 лет назад

Agreed. Only thing missing in this watch imo. I don't do anything with my watches that put them at a high risk of having the glass shattered, which seems to be what Hardlex is more resistant against than Sapphire. I'd much prefer Sapphire's higher scratch resistance.

@francois.m 6 лет назад

John-TheCopter if you're feeling adventurous, you can swap the Hardlex for Sapphire Crystal yourself.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Yeah that's right you can... however I would add that a DIY job will require some rather specific tools (and knowledge). Hence if I wanted to swap out the Hardlex on one of my Seikos I would be taking it to a watchmaker. Cheers, Ivan.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Good thoughts there, and I think you're right about the MM300 models having Hardlex... I was referring more to the 600m and 1000m rated models, those have sapphire.

@Canto00 4 года назад

Copped one for 350eu can't wait for it to arrive. Have small wrists (6.5") but I hope it'll wear nicely.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Hope it works out ok... TBH this wears larger than most Seiko's I have come across...

@RampartPh 4 года назад

we almost have similar wrist size so i'm wondering how does it wear on you?

@Canto00 4 года назад

@@RampartPh it wears really well imo. It's a little big, but in a proper way. (not "too" big luckily) The short lug to lug and the immediate slope downwards on the bracelet helps alot with the watch not looking too big. Wears a bit bigger than my skx but I have zero complaints. Very solid watch with proper quality I'd recommend going to a seiko dealer if possible. You could also watch the video of minitwatch about the samurai, he has around the same wrist size and it looks fairly similar on his video. Hope this helped!

@RampartPh 4 года назад

@@PerthWAtch w/c watch wears larger, the samurai or the turtle?

@RampartPh 4 года назад

@@Canto00 thanks bro. I'm choosing Either the samurai or the turtle for my next purchase. But it'll be padi special edition or the black sto

@BikSmash 3 года назад

Great review as always! A question....did you adjust the bracelet before this review to fit your wrist or is that its default bracelet size??

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Thanks. I always have to adjust bracelets... these come in full size from factory which is too big for almost anyone.

@BikSmash 3 года назад

@@PerthWAtch Thanks for the prompt reply! supporting your channel and subscribed (thumbs up)

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Thank you, much appreciated :)

@tezzanewton 6 лет назад

Mate I love these. I’m currently on the hunt for a Samurai Blue Lagoon. 🤞

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that Terry. They've got a pretty iconic design for sure... good luck in your hunt! :)

@fahmyomar8582 3 года назад

We’re you able to find?

@tezzanewton 3 года назад

@@fahmyomar8582 nah mate, I gave up.

@fahmyomar8582 3 года назад

@@tezzanewton if you on Chrono24, theres 2 of them up for sale

@tezzanewton 3 года назад

@@fahmyomar8582 thanks mate

@FenixYuk 5 лет назад

I think the 12 o'clock marker actually drawn inspiration from Samurai's war fan instead of shield

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

You might be right, although Seiko will never say for sure :)

@levistevenson305 5 лет назад

My bezel doesn't turn super easy on mine it's quite firm but I also just got it

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing that - hope you enjoy the watch for years to come!

@fratertater6130 5 лет назад

Great review. I have a 7.5 inch wrist. Do you think it would be too small for me?

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks! My wrist is about 7 inch, and this is honestly a bit large for me. At 7.5 inch it would be close to perfect :)

@fratertater6130 5 лет назад

Perth WAtch Thanks so much for the reply! Made my day!

@TheFiendRacer 6 лет назад

Can’t believe o just found out about this watch, I’m going to get one soon, don’t know if I want the black or blue.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for that - were you familiar with the original Samurai watches, and therefore keen on this updated version?

@TheFiendRacer 6 лет назад

Perth WAtch no unfortunately, didn’t know there was an older version. Is the older one better? Or is this new one an improvement

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

It's kinda subjective... I think the new one is technically better, but many Seiko fans don't like the Prospex "X" logo on the dial, and consider the old one "purer" for lack of it. The movement is also newer IIRC.

@TheFiendRacer 6 лет назад

Oic, thanks for the info. As for me I like the x on the dial.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

No worries - all the best in picking your Samurai! :)

@zatoichi1335 6 лет назад

Very informative, thanks. I really like the orange & blue lagoon versions of this watch, but I see their prices are quite ridiculous.The PADI version, on the other hand, is just a few $ more than these ones. I would like to get your opinion on the following : If you could get a Sumo (blue) for $50 more than Samurai SRPB49, which one would you go for ? I can't make up my mind. Cheers. (PS - good on you for thrashing the poms in the ashes)

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Great question, and tough choice indeed! Well my brain would tell me to go for the *Sumo Bluemo* given the better *6R series movement* but my heart tells me to go for the Samurai as I very much prefer its different styling. In the end I would probably go with the heart decision, but many collectors have both, which at these prices is a very affordable proposition :)

@zatoichi1335 6 лет назад

Thanks for the prompt reply Ivan. I think I will go with your heart (not that I think there's anything wrong with your brain) and get the blue Samurai. In the mean time I've been binge watching some of your great reviews. Don't know if that was a good thing, because now my bucket list of watches have doubled. I see the price of the orange Samurai, that I previously thought I liked, has dropped to about the same as the one you reviewed. Unfortunately (or fortunately) Maverick's review of the bezel has killed it for me. He's right about it looking better with an all black bezel.( Rather just get an orange Mako XL for $200 less). Cheers.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Haha well I might be biased but I'd say watching my videos would be a good thing! :P You sound like you put a good amount of thought into your purchases, so I think you'd be fine having added to your wish list. Likelihood is that as you research more into the pieces, there will be some you will cross off. All the best with your impending purchase! Cheers, Ivan.

@zatoichi1335 6 лет назад

Hi Ivan, sorry to bother you, but can you remember if the samurai you reviewed, had the pin & collar bracelet ? I went through such a frustrating experience trying to size my turtle's bracelet, I eventually grew angry and threw the thing away (the pins just wouldn't go back into the collars and I lost almost all of the little buggers). Cheers.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Hi there... unfortunately I think it does in fact have the push pins with collars! I can sympathise with you as I used to lose a couple of those tiny collars early on myself! Well tips I can suggest is to get yourself a good watch kit (~$10 on eBay) and put a cloth on a firm surface to work with - that prevents parts from rolling away. All the best!

@itsaaronlolz 4 года назад

I have small wrists and I didn’t realize this is a 44 mm. Hopefully it fits or else I’m going to return it. 40 mm looks best on my wrist but I shall see when I get it. 🤔

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

What is your wrist circumference? Mines 17cm and honestly it's too large. Did they not specify the size on the site where you bought?

@daimon_on 10 месяцев назад

Hello. Can you give any reference after these years of use? How is that Hardlex mineral glass? I'm looking at the updated version (King Samurai) and I don't know if it's worth paying a lot more just to have a sapphire crystal. Thank you

@PerthWAtch 10 месяцев назад

No. As I mentioned, this was lent to me.

@daimon_on 10 месяцев назад

@@PerthWAtch Cripes! I missed that part

@Bob.martens 5 лет назад

Been wearing my STO almost daily for months now. I'm considering replacing the crystal with a sapphire one. Seiko's Hardlex-pitch is bull. If it really were an advantage, then why do they offer sapphire on their more expensive pieces? It's just a hardened mineral that won't shatter as easy, but has very little extra scratch resistance, which is what really matters for most people...

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

I'd say go for it. Hardlex may have some additional scratch resistance but I have seen zero objective data from Seiko themselves, which is what I really want. Without that, it seems like it's just all marketing spin and not a great deal of substance.

@Bob.martens 5 лет назад

@@PerthWAtch Hardlex=mineral crystal. Hesalite=acrylic.

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Correct! I even made video about this subject :)

@rodzaytsev2103 5 лет назад

One of the best (if not the best) choices under a 500 $ mark in my opinion.

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks - yeah it's pretty darn good, although is really too large for some, including me!

@rodzaytsev2103 5 лет назад

Perth WAtch well yeah, even if it’s okay to wear it at work with suit and tie, but it’s still more of an action-diving oriented watch, so it sort of explains its size. 😊

@bakedfish3200 3 года назад

Debating between this one and the srp777. Which one ?

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

If in doubt about size, go for the turtle. Samurai is larger and chunkier.

@rizalkhoiruzad6515 5 лет назад

Should i buy from authorized retail or just any retail?

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

At these prices I think as long as you have some sort of buyer protection like PayPal, that's mostly good enough I think. Authorized best but you can't always get to one, not to mention they may not give the best prices.

@Ferien7 4 года назад

Seiko Samurai looks and feels to be the highest quality Seiko diver out there. I’ve handled most of their lower ti mid tier divers. The samurai was the only one I was impressed with.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Have you handled the “62mas” SBDC053 model? Or a Marine Master for that matter? Apparently they are whole different level as you go up, and I can certainly attest that the finishing on the 62mas is such. The Grand Seiko divers... now that would be something else!

@urieelSEptim 6 лет назад

have you heard of the company uhr? their website is uhr.info and its a german brand, seems to be quite nice for the price.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Interesting company - I hadn't heard of them before, will take a closer look! :)

@user-zq5ir2zp9v 3 года назад

日本の良い物を紹介してくれて、ありがとう！🇯🇵

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

What?

@woonfaseng8737 6 лет назад

4r35 movement is a family of the 4r36 but have no DAY display - only date, not they installed a 4r35 but don't show you the DAY as per mentioned here .

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for the comment - yes you are absolutely correct. Actually the error is acknowledged as per errata that has been *HARD CODED* into the video at 1:58 time point. Cheers, Ivan.

@domenicogaleazzi5831 Год назад

Come resiste a sollecitazioni, vibrazioni e urti? È resistente come movimento automatico?

@PerthWAtch Год назад

What?

@agVTEC1 5 лет назад

I brought a Seiko presage and I love it my favourite watch. This looks good but I want a Seiko dive watch but not sure what one. Great review though.

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment. Well, the great news for you is that when shopping for a Seiko diver, you will be totally spoiled for choice! :)

@sasitharandecruz3511 5 лет назад

@@PerthWAtch Hi there, on this particuar model, is it possible to swap out the metal bracelet for a nato or rubber strap?

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Yes absolutely, pretty much every Seiko I have ever touched can be swapped out that way :)

@sasitharandecruz3511 5 лет назад

@@PerthWAtch That's brilliant! Thanks a lot and such enjoyable reviews you have!

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thank you very much - appreciate the positive feedback :)

@cameraz99 6 лет назад

Just got one of these. The rotating bezel is way too stiff.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing that... hopefully you find it will get smoother with a bit of use. Cheers, Ivan.

@two203ify 4 года назад

recommendations on a smaller watch of a similar style

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

There is nothing else I know that has quite the style of the Samurai...

@two203ify 4 года назад

@@PerthWAtch yeah true. I meant a diver watch, but less bulky. Thanks for the reply

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

If you just mean a dive style watch, there are hundred if not thousands of options, including Seiko models.

@semsfstk1208 3 года назад

There is no number on the watch band!?

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Should there be?

@alexkramar5448 3 года назад

Similar, at all, to the SRPE33?

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Yeah looks to have similarities

@jeffreyhartman7204 3 года назад

This is a great review and I like the close up shot but the way you are shaking the watch around is giving me motion sickness.

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Yes I agree. Very old video. Things are different now ;)

@user-js6tc6cj1g 7 месяцев назад

спасибо за обзор! думаю купить такие

@PerthWAtch 7 месяцев назад

What?

@Zantetsukens 2 года назад

I love the design but my wrist is only 6.25 inches small :(

@PerthWAtch 2 года назад

There might a downsized homage perhaps?

@niknafizaladeeb 4 года назад

Just got sbdy009 for ¥47200 in japan 10 days ago...

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Awesome man - I'm sure you will enjoy it! :)

@nhanhothiennhan580 4 года назад

Nice. How much is it.

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Check out the links I provided, or listen to the video :)

@rever-mi6qz 6 лет назад

this or a SKX?

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

It depends... the SKX is smaller, lighter, considerably cheaper, and has a more basic 7S movement.

@paulsmith5299 6 лет назад

I have this watch and the turtle as well. I disagree on the point you said that the samurai wears larger than the turtle. Due to the short lug to lug width the samurai wears much smaller than its size compared to the turtle

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks Paul - fair enough. That's just my impression, and I think it comes from the larger bezel, larger dial and higher weight of the Samurai.

@oktc68 2 месяца назад

Really like both the Monster & Samurai, however the early Monster 7S26 is a major turn off and the newer Prospex Monster is a ridiculous price for a watch with an entry level movement IMO. I have had a Samurai as shown, for a couple of years, I have it on either a Strapcode Hexad or Isofrane, it's a comfortable if heavy piece, very accurate and easy to read, good lume. Solid tool watch.

@PerthWAtch 2 месяца назад

How much are the Prospex Monsters going for these days?? I'm glad I got my pre-Prospex Monster (orange one too, mind you!) for under $400 Aussie dollar-bucks a few years ago!

@danwillsvet1 6 лет назад

I caught a shine in the eye off a polished surface once. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

I feel your pain! Wasn't a Breitling was it? They're notorious for that...

@VGLV888 3 года назад

✅☑️

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

👍

@michaels3003 5 лет назад

The Samurai word is pronounced SAH-murai - not SAE-murai (and the end rhymes with "eye").

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Yeah you're right... I guess I was being influenced by the way some people mispronounce it.

@mikegeary2112 6 лет назад

Great review, I just can't hear you say "sam-yer-eye" any longer.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Haha thanks - how would you pronounce samurai? My native accent would say "sa-moo-rai" but I was going by how Aussies say it.

@mikegeary2112 6 лет назад

Perth WAtch Your native would be correct. The Japanese say sa-mu-rai. Only one way to say it. Thanks for your response!

@michaels3003 5 лет назад

SAH-murai (not SAE-murai).

@Mataz007 4 года назад

take a drink every time you hear angular motif

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Or don't ;)

@shlonk 4 года назад

I just ordered one of these so hopefully there’s nothing in this video that makes me sad

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Haha I think this was quite positive... it’s funny how many of us look for buyers confirmation ;)

@shlonk 4 года назад

I’ve wanted this watch since it came out. I know I’ll love it. The only part I’m not in love with is the hardlex but that can be swapped later down the line. Should be here Friday I’m excited 😁

@shlonk 4 года назад

Got it. Love it

@shanefields196 6 лет назад

This or a sumo??

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Haha, good question which I tried to answer in response to comment from Zatoichi - I copy my answer here: Great question, and tough choice indeed! Well my brain would tell me to go for the Sumo Bluemo given the better 6R series movement but my heart tells me to go for the Samurai as I very much prefer its different styling. In the end I would probably go with the heart decision, but many collectors have both, which at these prices is a very affordable proposition :)

@shanefields196 6 лет назад

Perth WAtch samurai worth it over a skx?

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Well, you get more watch, newer upgraded movements, and better bracelet. I think that's what you're paying for and it's perfectly reasonable price difference... otherwise design & style are subjective and depends on your taste.

@shanefields196 6 лет назад

Perth WAtch okay thanks. Skx has to have a different bracelet first thing for me so I always add about 60 bucks to it for a good one so it's not a huge price difference that way. So the samurai is a better watch though correct?

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Ok I see. "Better" can be subjective... but what is objective is that the Samurai movement is better, and you are getting a more substantial (heavier & larger) watch.

@theplasticdesert2408 6 лет назад

Cyclops would be cool. But I know I'm in the minority when it comes to date magnification love.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

I think many don't like it for the way it detracts heavily from the symmetry of a watch...

@Kunta1926 4 года назад

What the heck is a sam-your-eye??😁

@PerthWAtch 4 года назад

Dunno man... let us know if you find out ;)

@BeyinBedavaOzetleri 5 лет назад

Samurais had no shields. They were considering them as a dishonorous way of protecting themselves.

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Yeah I think you're right. But I wasn't really saying anything about actual historical samurai... just saying that the 12 o'clock marker looks like a shield to me ;)

@BeyinBedavaOzetleri 5 лет назад

@@PerthWAtch No problem :). If i am not mistaken, the 12 oclock looks like the Mori Motonari Helmet ornaments (U shape). The rectantles on the bezel until 3 oclocks remind of the "lamellar" armour. The outer body straight cut angular shape looks like upper part and lower part of the samurai's armor. :)

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Yep agree with all those observations. However keep in mind that Seiko never named this "Samurai" and it is likely the designer did not set out with that in mind... it's the fans that come up with these wonderful nicknames like Tuna, Monster, Turtle, Sumo, Shogun, Dracula etc :)

@BeyinBedavaOzetleri 5 лет назад

@@PerthWAtch They didn't name it in their collection as such but they considered all the features from a samurai's armour. You can see in the last ad for the watch, a diving samurai rocking the seiko samurai. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dsoR-0LrWRA.html

@neilpiper9889 6 лет назад

You are an Australian. Do people seriously dive with mechanical watches these days?

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Yep Aussie, but not a diver myself. From my reading around and speaking to people, it does seem that mechanical is preferred when using a watch during diving... however many people these days use dive computers instead.

@NathanChisholm041 6 лет назад

As a pro diver i can say no! I use a computer for all my diving here in Perth mainly at Rottnest island, but still have a mechanical divers as a backup! But others may just use a watch due to the fact that they aren't a full time dive instructor! Cheers....

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Hey Nathan, thanks for that - always great to hear from fellow Aussies and even more so a Perth local! :)

@NathanChisholm041 6 лет назад

No Problems mate! It's good to hear from a local watch review too....

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks - I believe I might have the honour of being the *only* Perth based watch channel this far :)

@alabanzarobert 6 лет назад

Can you say "Samurai" again? :)

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Of course... "Samurai"! ;)

@eathanstraker2691 6 лет назад

The crown is too big not to have a logo or something....

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Good point, you're right about that!

@eathanstraker2691 6 лет назад

Perth WAtch cheers for agreeing, it’s a really nice watch but really the crown is the only reason I’m holding back on buying the seiko Samurai.

@eathanstraker2691 6 лет назад

Perth WAtch Update, I ended up buying the PADI version of the samurai, I love It actually, I don’t care that it hasn’t got a marked crown it’s still a beautiful watch.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Awesome, thanks for the update and glad you're enjoying the watch! :)

@tanthaman 3 года назад

Gronk

@PerthWAtch 3 года назад

Gonk

@brahamatri6948 5 лет назад

Everyone talk during showing bezel rotation . You should understand we want to listen the click of the bezel to asses the quality . You sir are reviewing but not properly .

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your opinion ;)

@treblarefils 6 лет назад

Great watch with a garbage bracelet as usual from Seiko but i guess we cant have it all. The Seiko dive extension is just unneccesary and a poor implementation i also hate how the bracelets do not taper on a lot of Seikos. Luckily this watch works perfect on natos and leather or any other aftermarket strap. The diver extension makes the bracelet extremely uncomfortable.

@maverickwatchreviews 6 лет назад

Agreed! Seiko REALLY needs to up their bracelet game.

@jigrodrigues 6 лет назад

Minus4Plus6 they do the job just fine. Theyre not supposed to be refined at this price point. Earlier sports rolexes had cheap and ratly bracelets. But they also did the job and were super confortable.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

Thanks for those helpful thoughts! You're right, this watch is imminently suitable to aftermarket straps of many types, and looks great on a NATO. Interesting hearing your experience with the dive extension... it's never really bothered me like that.

@samuelball8775 6 лет назад

I really dont get the hate the bracelets attract. They are very comfortable. They also do not look unstylish so i guess maybe we in the community have high expectations. Take my Sumo for example.. The seiko bracelet is super comfy and actually after trying other bracelets a I think also looks great. I agree that the divers extention is not great tho. It doesnt bother me but its so tight its not really usable.

@PerthWAtch 6 лет назад

I think the bracelets are perfectly serviceable... it's just that Seiko does great innovation in many areas, including movements and case design, but they seem to fall back when it comes to bracelets. They are really quite basic, mostly use push pins adjustments and pressed metal clasps. Style wise they are ok, but I think still lag behind the case designs.

@greatlakescruiser5720 5 лет назад

NOT an awesome watch for what they are charging. The 4R35 is just the NH35 (4R if used in Seiko - NH if sold for use by another watch maker). Why would anyone pay what they are asking for a watch with a crappy bracelet, a mineral crystal and an $8 movement?

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

It's a bit of a mystical thing with Seiko, but I can tell you it's not just any few, but hundreds and thousands of people who pay for them. If you're really interested, just check out the Seiko section of a good forum. From my view, it's in part due to awesome case design.

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

PS. I'm interested to know where you think you can get a 4R35 for $8??

@greatlakescruiser5720 5 лет назад

You can purchase NH35 (same movement just designed 4R when used by Seiko instead of sold for use to other watch companies) for under $30 (U.S.) on ebay right now if you wish too. Deduct for markups and you come to a manufactures' cost of about $8 …. and I'm probably being gracious to Seiko at $8 considering that most of their movements are made outside of japan these days.

@greatlakescruiser5720 5 лет назад

P.S. I never suggested that "I" could get a NH (4R) 35 for $8 retail. I merely pointed out that it was an $8 movement …. what Seiko pays for it, or manufactures it for, at cost.

@PerthWAtch 5 лет назад

Cheers 👍

@justthinkin1710 8 месяцев назад

Too big. The crown digging into your wrist gets annoying. Crown could've been in the 4 o'clock position They should've placed the date at the 6 o'clock position With a Sapphire crystal and only 41mm . But I'm describing a perfect watch

@PerthWAtch 8 месяцев назад

Too small for some. Crown doesn’t dig into wrist. Date is fine at 3 o’clock. Mineral crystal for a tool watch makes more sense.