For everyone screaming about the insert being ceramic, again, for context; these have a very similar insert to that found on the SLA055 and SLA057 (as well as the recent SLA073 and SLA075), which were originally listed as having ceramic inserts, then later updated clarifying that they weren't solid ceramic inserts and instead a coated steel insert with a ceramic-like finish. At the time of filming this, the posted specs for the SPB383 said ceramic but I was still weary of that last time the specs were updated on those SLA MM200's, so I held off on just calling them ceramic due to the similarities. As a bunch of videos were made calling those SLA inserts Ceramic before they changed the sepcs, causing more confusion. Some time has passed, and it looks like Seiko is going to leave these SPB GMT's as ceramic, so I am going to agree that they're ceramic. No need to post endlessly about specs that I already read, thanks guys!
Thanks for clarifying but I think people posting “endlessly” (to use your own word) as the insert being ceramic is because you did mentioned it in your video and therefore it’s misleading, to both ceramic and non-ceramic lovers. You made a mistake so maybe you just need to deal with the consequence of making (and posting) that mistake.
I have this watch and it is not only a good looking watch but, to your point, feels more expensive. One reason, that you highlighted on, is the unique case design and the Seiko magic when it comes to finishing and wrist ergonomics. It just feels and looks great on the wrist. $1500 is not cheap, but you can get discounts. In the metal, it is worth the price and will not disappoint.
Give this the SLA/GS-level finishing treatment, titanium, Spring Drive or hi-beat movement, day-date (SKX style), and a nice adjustable clasp would be my dream watch
I have one of these and also the sla023 and the case finishing really stands up on the spb381/383. I would say if you never heard of zaratsu you might be hard pressed to tell a difference. I agree an adjustable clasp would be great. I have a clasp I took off an nth sub bracelet on mine which is good. I think I'm going to try to see if I can source one of the citizen diver clasp with the ratcheting to try out on it. Not sure if that's possible.
I want to like it but it's hard when Citizen/Miyota dropped their 9075 traveler GMT. Also wish they offered the option for a 24 hr bezel. It's time for Seiko to update the bracelet and clasps.
I guess Seiko thinks they can get away with offering caller GMT movements even on above $1,000 watches. People must be buying them, but as you say, with ever more 9075 watches out there, why do it? Of course there are a few people who prefer caller GMTs but I think they're in the minority.
@@JM-gy6zb I'm not married to caller or flyer. I don't find the extra step of changing the time with a caller that tedious but the landscape changed very fast for Seiko because the Miyota came out hot on the heels of this new 6R movement. I like the 3 day PR of the Seiko and if it had an adjustable clasp I'd probably buy it. If a mod dept offered a 24 hr bezel insert option, I'd probably buy it.
@@JM-gy6zbCaller is better for most people who just need to keep tabs on another time zone for work or something. plus you get to keep your quick set date.
If this watch really does have a steel insert and not a real ceramic, then this will be my next watch. Love aluminium bezels that show the ageing of the watch.
Its a ceramic insert in this watch! Here the specs: Case: 42mm diameter x 12.9mm height - stainless steel case with super-hard coating, brushed surfaces with polished accents - unidirectional bezel with black or green ceramic insert, engraved 60-minute scale and luminous pearl - domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating - screwed solid steel caseback - screw-down crown - 200m water-resistance Dial: all models with large applied markers and hands, filled with LumiBrite - date at 4:30 SPB381 - green dial with matte surface, yellow GMT hand, green 24h inner flange SPB383 - black dial with matte surface, yellow GMT hand, black 24h inner flange SPB385 Save the Ocean - Ice blue polar-like texture, dark blue GMT hand, ice blue 24h inner flange
I'm having so much trouble with this watch... It wont hold a rate dial up, dial down, or crown down. It's all over the place, accelerating and decelerating. The movement also loses amplitude drastically in different positions. The 6R54 is the worst of all the Seiko movements that I have owned, bar none. This watch is so unreliable, it is unusable. I'm going to have to take it to a local watchmaker to see if they can fix this.
I have an original design Steinhart 39mm 500m dive GMT at 13.2mm with a double sapphire sandwich crystal. titanium with an elabore premium grade +- 7 sec a day for under a 1000$ Canadian. The seiko is a beautiful but in no way is it a bargain.....
Agree, at the price point Steinhart holds better movements like sw330-1, but mm200 cases with ceramic and diashield is much better. I have had ocean one 39 pepsi and one 42 vintage gmt but Seiko design wise wins.
It's pretty generally accepted that the majority of folks tie the MM300 to the Marinemaster branding and thus, these 200m watches based on the same design language are commonly referred to as MM200's.
@@DannyFoden Preaching to the choir man, I don't set the norms, I just navigate them. You can checkout my review of the SJE101 Marinemaster for more context.
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For everyone screaming about the insert being ceramic, again, for context; these have a very similar insert to that found on the SLA055 and SLA057 (as well as the recent SLA073 and SLA075), which were originally listed as having ceramic inserts, then later updated clarifying that they weren't solid ceramic inserts and instead a coated steel insert with a ceramic-like finish.
At the time of filming this, the posted specs for the SPB383 said ceramic but I was still weary of that last time the specs were updated on those SLA MM200's, so I held off on just calling them ceramic due to the similarities. As a bunch of videos were made calling those SLA inserts Ceramic before they changed the sepcs, causing more confusion. Some time has passed, and it looks like Seiko is going to leave these SPB GMT's as ceramic, so I am going to agree that they're ceramic. No need to post endlessly about specs that I already read, thanks guys!
Thanks for clarifying but I think people posting “endlessly” (to use your own word) as the insert being ceramic is because you did mentioned it in your video and therefore it’s misleading, to both ceramic and non-ceramic lovers. You made a mistake so maybe you just need to deal with the consequence of making (and posting) that mistake.
Love the MM reduced case. It may be my favorite Seiko dive case.
I have this watch and it is not only a good looking watch but, to your point, feels more expensive. One reason, that you highlighted on, is the unique case design and the Seiko magic when it comes to finishing and wrist ergonomics. It just feels and looks great on the wrist. $1500 is not cheap, but you can get discounts. In the metal, it is worth the price and will not disappoint.
Bought my green one in October v Happy
Got the 385 myself...punches above its class
I've been really looking at this watch. Is it worth the price are you happy with it ?
Great review! It looks a lot like my SLA075 that I just caved in and bought.
There’s a very good chance that this one is my next watch purchase. I think it is better looking than most every Seiko and GS diver out there
Stunning watch
Give this the SLA/GS-level finishing treatment, titanium, Spring Drive or hi-beat movement, day-date (SKX style), and a nice adjustable clasp would be my dream watch
Prospex LX
I have one of these and also the sla023 and the case finishing really stands up on the spb381/383. I would say if you never heard of zaratsu you might be hard pressed to tell a difference. I agree an adjustable clasp would be great. I have a clasp I took off an nth sub bracelet on mine which is good. I think I'm going to try to see if I can source one of the citizen diver clasp with the ratcheting to try out on it. Not sure if that's possible.
Been waiting for this one!
The font color with the specs at the beginning is hard to read.
I want to like it but it's hard when Citizen/Miyota dropped their 9075 traveler GMT. Also wish they offered the option for a 24 hr bezel. It's time for Seiko to update the bracelet and clasps.
I guess Seiko thinks they can get away with offering caller GMT movements even on above $1,000 watches. People must be buying them, but as you say, with ever more 9075 watches out there, why do it? Of course there are a few people who prefer caller GMTs but I think they're in the minority.
@@JM-gy6zb I'm not married to caller or flyer. I don't find the extra step of changing the time with a caller that tedious but the landscape changed very fast for Seiko because the Miyota came out hot on the heels of this new 6R movement. I like the 3 day PR of the Seiko and if it had an adjustable clasp I'd probably buy it. If a mod dept offered a 24 hr bezel insert option, I'd probably buy it.
@@JM-gy6zbCaller is better for most people who just need to keep tabs on another time zone for work or something. plus you get to keep your quick set date.
If this watch really does have a steel insert and not a real ceramic, then this will be my next watch. Love aluminium bezels that show the ageing of the watch.
It has a ceramic bezel insert. Says so on the Seiko special page for the SPB381 and 383.
Gorgeous & tough watch 🔥👀
Ninety percent of watch enthusiasts don't need the GMT feature. I buy it because it's cool.
Wish they would put this exact bezel on the SPB185. I dont really need the gmt function. Will probably get thus one anyway though.
Insert is ceramic.
The bezel is made of ceramic.
Its a ceramic insert in this watch!
Here the specs:
Case: 42mm diameter x 12.9mm height - stainless steel case with super-hard coating, brushed surfaces with polished accents - unidirectional bezel with black or green ceramic insert, engraved 60-minute scale and luminous pearl - domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating - screwed solid steel caseback - screw-down crown - 200m water-resistance
Dial: all models with large applied markers and hands, filled with LumiBrite - date at 4:30
SPB381 - green dial with matte surface, yellow GMT hand, green 24h inner flange
SPB383 - black dial with matte surface, yellow GMT hand, black 24h inner flange
SPB385 Save the Ocean - Ice blue polar-like texture, dark blue GMT hand, ice blue 24h inner flange
Excellent review.
I like the Seiko 5 GMT better especially the price I picked one up for $319
Seiko or longines hydroconquest?
Hi! Does your SPB 381 make a sound when you're shaking it or when you're moving your hand quite fast?
No, not that I heard
This watch wears smaller, its like sbdc061 which is 44mm but wears and looks like 41mm
I'm having so much trouble with this watch... It wont hold a rate dial up, dial down, or crown down. It's all over the place, accelerating and decelerating. The movement also loses amplitude drastically in different positions. The 6R54 is the worst of all the Seiko movements that I have owned, bar none. This watch is so unreliable, it is unusable. I'm going to have to take it to a local watchmaker to see if they can fix this.
I have an original design Steinhart 39mm 500m dive GMT at 13.2mm with a double sapphire sandwich crystal. titanium with an elabore premium grade +- 7 sec a day for under a 1000$ Canadian. The seiko is a beautiful but in no way is it a bargain.....
Original design? You're not referring to that Rolex Batman homage with a different handset are you?
@@Huwberts_Emporium yes. No cyclops date at six fully lumed second hand 39mm and titanium. I don't see an homage other than the color scheme.
Agree, at the price point Steinhart holds better movements like sw330-1, but mm200 cases with ceramic and diashield is much better. I have had ocean one 39 pepsi and one 42 vintage gmt but Seiko design wise wins.
Why do people keep calling the SPB383 the new "mm200" ?
It's pretty generally accepted that the majority of folks tie the MM300 to the Marinemaster branding and thus, these 200m watches based on the same design language are commonly referred to as MM200's.
Except they literally brought out the marine master remake recently. This is not a MM reinterpretation at all.
@@DannyFoden Preaching to the choir man, I don't set the norms, I just navigate them. You can checkout my review of the SJE101 Marinemaster for more context.