That bracelet looks incredible on the SNE! It really suits the elegant yet sporty look of the SNE and it works with the thinness of the case too. I fully support the petition to get Uncle Seiko to make some endlinks! This watch deserves it
it really does look incredible I'm glad you liked it, we're one step closer to getting a bracelet lol! I still cant get over how good it looks and I forgot to mention how much of a difference the 4mm taper makes in terms of the entire experience. And the lightness of the entire package is too good. Do you have one of these SNEs?
@@thewatchidiot yes the taper does make a difference, it looks much better with the extra taper. Yeah I got the padi version of this one after your initial review I like the light blue and I wanted something a bit sportier but the final decision was between your gray one and the padi version
Thanks for the great video! I also bought the US1450 wristband for my SNE569 and am very happy with it. The watch now wears much better and looks better too ;) BR from Switzerland Fabian
Yeah so happy to hear that you liked the combo! Awesome to see that you have two, I love the SNE575, I've been so close to buying it at least 5 times before lol! i love the look of the globe dial and the light blue. If Uncle Seiko makes a bracelet, then I thin I will have to buy it lol!
This watch is awesome. I was fortunate enough to get a JDM version that has no alignment issues. The watch is so versatile due to the size, weight, and thinness. Also I don’t have to worry about winding the movement.
got the green version of this at a steal price and wanted to resell it but when i got a hold of the watch and tried it on, i decided to keep it for how good it is❤
Love the watch. Been absent from watches for a little while, didn't know seiko made a 38mm solar. I don't care about solid end links and a noisy bracelet ( it lets me know that my watch is still there as I am extremely hard on watches) The one thing I must have on a bracelet is the little clasp thing that keeps it from popping open . I beat, hammer, pound on all kinds of shit every day. The only reason I have many watches is because that clasp has kept my watch from being catapulted two blocks over . I do like a nato strap but grease,oil gasoline and other solvents play hell on the skin when they soak into it. I just put a watch ( with a bracelet) in the parts washer when I wash my hands at the end of the day and lava soap and call it a day.Im gonna look on flee bay tonight and get it on the way. Thanks.
Never needed this video more in my life. Looks great on the Uncle Seiko bracelet and locks it in that I want to buy this watch! Thanks for the review and info!
On the default Seiko bands the diver's extension sort of makes it non-symmetric, you have to treat the extension almost like a link itself so you can center the clasp under your wrist when you size the band. I noticed that in your vid the default clasp was off center under your wrist; that's probably contributing to it jutting into your wrist.
The long island jubilee is awesome on this model, have there oyster as well which is also brilliant, but the jubuilee just makes it pop. I'm not diving very often so the jubilee offers more comfort day to day.
I have the same Seiko bracelet on a mini turtle, and I brushed the polished part on the raised midlinks with a kitchen sponge. Easy to do, and made it so much nicer.
Ah nice thats a good idea! At the moment I'm ok with the polished accents but i think I'll definitely brush it later on to give it a new look bc i love brushed surfaces. Does the sponge maintain the same brushed grain?
Good video. I'm rocking their President bracelet on a Seiko SRPE61 and it looks like it was made for the watch. I can't believe how much better it looks than the stock gray nylon strap. It is so comfortable and hugs my wrist so well. I debated on getting an Oyster bracelet, but decided on the President. Best decision I made. The watch looks like a million bucks.
oh man that watch has tempted me for such a long time! Most of my wrist time is always taken by divers so i have to curb the temptations for everything else lol! but yeah the SRPE61 on the aftermarket bracelets available for it is awesome and you having a great experience with it is making not getting one even harder!
Thanks for doing the followup! I completely agree about the diver’s extension - removing it makes the watch so much better. And same about the faux triple links too, I have Citizens and Casios at half the price that have more convincing “Oyster” bracelets. But still easily in my top 3 fave watches!
Great review. I've been thinking of getting a solar diver and the SNE573 has been on my short list, along with the Vaer D4. I did not know about this model, the grey bezel is stunning. I am not a big fan of metal bracelets on dive watches, I prefer straps.
Oh nice at one point I had the Vaer D4 in my cart for a few days but I ended up not getting it because I didnt want anything to potentially step on the toes of my SNE569 lol! Yeah the grey bezel really is great and its not a combo seen on watches very much. I've worn it on a nato and a rubber strap quite a bit as well and it was super comfy lots of space to allow for thick straps to pass through and the drilled lugs are a life saver!
Danny g I got the care D-4 when they came out. I sent it back because it just didn't do ANYTHING for me. Not saying it's not a good watch , it just ( I don't know) . Any way customer service was great they took it back and I got their Korean field watch. It is my nice watch. Don't know if this will help you or not ,just thought I would mention my experience.
@@marshallcollins8634 Thanks! I have a Vaer S3 which is a nice small field watch. Decided to get a Citizen solar field watch instead of a solar diver, but may get a Seiko solar diver if I can find a good deal on one.
Hi, I just bought the recommended strap and it turns out that it doesn’t fit 😢 I visited a watch store and they told me that it didn’t fit even with the default watch end links😢 Any idea?
So the uncle bracelet does not fit as supplied. And I need to adapt it. That said is there an off the shelf bracelet that fits the SNE 591P1 with the 43mm case
Yeah I totally agree the bracelet isnt great although i'm happy that its at least comfy lol Yes I hope he's already got people messaging him about this watch. I think its popular enough to make it worth his while!
I usually get the bracelet I want from Uncle Seiko with hollow end links and just form them to the watch case I want to put it on. Usually that means I'm getting extra SKX013 end links for a 19 or 20mm lug width and grinding them down to fit the case. Even did a Z199 for a 6105 like this.
Yeah that definitely a big advantage of hollow end links for sure, and its pretty cool that youve fitted these endlinks multiple times! A couple months ago I was super close to fitting my uncle seiko SKX013 beads of rice onto my SNE569 but I shied away bc I wanted to continue wearing it on the SKX013 without messing up the endlinks but I think I might give it a go after ordering a new pair that I can experiment with! As far as I could tell it wasnt going to need very much grinding. In the meantime I'll keep my fingers crossed for Uncle Seiko to make one lol!
It’s a nice comfy watch indeed, my main complaint is the clasp, which in my case is not well adjusted and feels quite cheap. What I love about this watch is its “ghosted” bezel effect. Thanks for the tip. I’ll try to change the clasp for something nicer.
Yeah it's such a good watch and the overall look of the ghosted bezel is spot on. Unfortunately the clasp is by far the weakest link on this watch so I was so happy that they used standard 18mm clasps to open up some options. I definitely want to get a thinner/lighter clasp on it at some point
I have the Black Bezel version, SNE573 , that comes with the rubber strap. I would love to put this on a jubilee bracelet. Without the end links of the bracelet I will have to wait for a full bracelet made for this great watch.
Sure thing! The razorwire bracelet is definitely a very cool one, id love to try it on my SKX. Hows the comfort of the bracelet? online it says it doesnt pull hairs but it still scares me lol!
Supposedly Congress passed not changing the clocks for next year, so we have that to look forward to. I have to replace my Seiko bracelet because I lost one of the springbars that attach the bracelet to the clasp and I don't have any of the right size. Great watch and great video, keep it up👍
Yeah fingers crossed it gets through the house! Looks promising, it'll be awesome not having to reset all my watches😂. Ah that sucks, so Uncle Seiko sells the big Seiko spring bars if you're looking for them! Thanks for the support and glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
@uncleseiko Please make a light, oyster-style aggressively tapered bracelet with properly matched endlinks and a simple double-pushbutton clasp with minimum 5 micro-adjusts (the one on Oris Divers 65 is the perfect template). My money is waiting for you. Thanks!
YESSSS the oris Divers 65 bracelet is seriously one of my absolute favorite bracelets for every reason you listed lol! Would love to see something like that made by Uncle Seiko at some point
Yeah and the fact that it still feels so solid and well made is so good. And push button deployants without security buckles/clasps are my favorite kind so all the better!
I love how thin uncle seiko’s claps are. I can’t deal with the strapcode’s over built, heavy, chunky ones that are as thick as the watch! Uncle seiko is wear its at! Looks great.
Yeah I'm right there with you i like thinner clasps as well and as well built as the thick strapcode clasps are they look strange when paired with thinner bracelets. I alwasy choose the "cheaper" thinner clasp whenever strapcode offer the option and if i dont have the option i always switch them out for a slimmer clasp after the fact. I actually wanted to put on a slimmer clasp on my SNE but i lost a collar for one of the links and the slimmer clasp wasnt long enough to connect without it lol!
I’ve been contemplating buying the black variant for a while now. The fact that there is no decent bracelet for it is hindering my decision. Uncle Seiko, please step in and step it up!
Yeah the stock bracelet isn't perfect but it is super comfy which I'm thankful for for the time being lol. Yeah Uncle Seiko needs to help us out and make this watch damn near perfect!
Thanks for the update, glad that you are still thoroughly enjoying it! One question: do you know if the solar cells on this watch can convert light from artificial sources into energy or would one need to charge it exclusively with the sun?
The bracelet isn't bad. It's just that clasp with the evil extension. I'd suggest the MarineMaster clasp in its place. Light, compact (thinner), and a far better sliding extension. That is, as long as the ends are 18mm, as most aftermarket bracelets are.
Yes I love the watch and it's incredibly accurate and comfortable. The more strap choices the better and I would consider a new strap although the current bracelet is fine with me.
Yeah the current bracelet is super comfy but I'd love to see a lighter and more tapered bracelet on it like the Uncle Seiko one! Either way it's still one of my favorite watches😁
You have to do a quick thought update on the new releases tissot has to their prx and their new leather strap line! Will you be buying, what are your thoughts on the new releases, etc?
Lol you read my mind, I've already got a PRX video lined up next going over all your points! Alongside that it'll be a sort of 1 year review video of my PRX. I'll definitely be talking about the strap options bc that was one of my biggest sticking points last year (and still is lol!)😬
I'm going to buy a black model, but I'm thinking about it, not a bracelet. Do you recommend Uncle Seiko's Bracelet? I'm worried about the free play on the end-link part.
I recently purchased this seiko diver in black.Mine came with the silicone black band and wanted to switch it out for an uncle seiko presidential bracelet like done in this video. Since I don’t have original end links to a stainless steel bracelet, will the end links that come with the uncle seiko bracelet work or fit? Any help would be appreciated.
A nice watch and I so much prefer Solar to mechanical movement...but too small for your meaty wrist. You would be much better served with a 42mm dia. Thanks for the review.
Oh wow sorry that I forgot to include that in the video! that combo is 109 grams vs 145 on the factory bracelet so it feels incredibly comfortable on the wrist
@@thewatchidiot oh my if that’s the case then i should buy this instead because i have wrist issues and i plan to buy a titanium 37mm watch that is lightweight but i like this look better
Good job !!! Nice video, i like this watch but I’had thinking the same thing about the bracelet. So, this proposition is the right choice. Thanks (sorry for my English , I’m an idiot French guy 😂)
so if buy the sne569p1 and this bracelet you linked down below.. do i need to buy the fat boy spring bars seperately or does it come with this bracelet?
I've been hesitant to try other bracelets after my experience with strapcode. A few years ago I bought a super jubilee for a seiko turtle it fit perfectly i was very pleased so I figured I would try my seiko sarb on a jubilee so I ordered one my experience this time was not so good it took over a month to get to me, the end links left gaps around the lugs and looked terrible so I tried to return it but they make it impossible to return a bracelet . Eventually we resolved the situation but it took months so be careful.
Oh man sorry to hear that, those sort of experiences are always pretty awful! My experiences with strapcode are somewhat varied for different reasons, my jubilee for my SKX007 was impeccable and everything felt really smooth and i got an oyster for it as well and it was more or less ok too albeit with long shipping times and a not so great return policy. But then I decided to get an oyster for my SARB017 Alpinist from amazon and for some reason it didnt quite have the same smoothness of the one i bought directly from strapcode but it wasnt bad and amazon returns are great. then i got an endmill for my SKX013 from amazon and it was the worst of all of them, links were rough and pulled hairs and i returned it immediately. This all makes me think that the strapcode bracelets on amazon are the ones that failed QC or something. SO i love quick shipping and easy returns from Amazon but seemingly lower quality. OR i can buy from the strapcode site with more selection and seemingly better quality but with shipping that is more expensive and takes longer, with expensive returns....its a weird position to be in
@@thewatchidiot i guess strapcode should concentrate on quality control, if their endlinks were perfect and fit every time I could understand their return policy . If they stay sloppy fitting they should definitely have free returns cause at their prices they should be tight tolerances
Have you considered trying a Ginault bracelet? 20mm tapers down to I believe 15mm, wondering if it could work on this one, and give you a really premium feel? I have one I can send your way to try if you’d like.
@Steve Place no I havent thought of that and it really would look pretty great since its got that stock rolex look to it, and I happen to prefer male endlinks weirdly enough lol! Thats a very generous offer, I'll try to dig around to see if theres any mention of compatibilty, to avoid any extra hassle on your end, but if not then i think it would be worth a shot! you can email me at thewatchidiot@gmail.com
Thank you for the video. I was sorry about the bracelets of this watch, but it helped me a lot. I have a question. Did you use the existing one for the end link? Or did you use the new Uncle Seiko's end-link?
So, for the SNE569P1, since it has a 20mm lug width, would I be able to use a King Oyster bracelet off a Seiko Alpinist since it also has a 20mm lug width? (Sorry, this might be a stupid question, just need to be sure). Edit: Also, does the SNE569P1 use curved end links or straight end links?
Yeah that would be an awesome option bc there are many out there like yourself who are asking for and auto version so finger crossed it happens bc its an awesome watch!
Great update video! Such a great watch. Do you think your uncle seiko bracelet in the vid would fit your panda speedtimer? I have a golden panda incoming and would instantly order that uncle seiko bracelet if you can do the same hack with this sne diver. Thanks!
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it! unfortunately there wont be many bracelets that will end up fitting the lugs of the speedtimer bc it has a quasi skin diver case in that the surface where the endlinks and the case meet is just about flat. basically the endlinks are a very slightly curved version of the SPB143 endlinks. That being said if you happen to find hollow end links that are made for skin diver cases then it could work quite well since it doesnt have to deal with any curves! It would be awesome to see some aftermarket bracelets come out for the speedtimer and I have a feeling that there are some in the works considering how popular they are
Oh that makes sense. Thank you for the information! I do hope some bracelets are made for the speedtimer. In the meantime since you say the speedtimer links are a slightly more curved version of the spb bracelet I will try to see how my spb bracelet fits on the speedtimer and maybe that can tell me if I can use aftermarket bracelets that are made for the spb line on the speedtimer. Thanks for the great content man! Keep the videos rolling!
Thanks man glad you enjoyed it! Yeah solid endlinks can be good but there are some pretty big advantages of hollow endlinks like bending them to a super snug fit👍
Man, I got this watch after your review a few months ago, the second hand do not hit the mark, at the start I didn't think that it would be a problem, but later, this make me off set cause I believe that just mine have this problem, what I can do? Please can you help me??
Oh man that sucks that your watch has a misaligned second hand! So one way to do it would be to maybe send it in to Seiko to get fixed hopefully under warranty. Another option would be to take out the movement itself and to adjust the dial and chapter ring to line everything up and you can either do this yourself or you can have a watchmaker do it for you. And then the final option would be to take off the seconds hand altogether lol like I did in with my Tissot PRX I did a video on it but that's definitely a last resort
no fiddling at all! the midlink width is exactly the same as the midlink gap in the endlink so it slotted it nicely! Of course there is a bit of a gap at the endlink bc the 1450 midlink is thinner than the seiko one but its not very noticeable on the wrist
What are your thoughts on the Certina 38mm DS Action Diver?Very similar sizing to this seiko but automatic and with great specs for the price. I'm looking for a medium-sized diver and am kinda torn between these two.
I actually have never handled a Certina before! So I cant speak to the quality although I hear great things on that front but the DS action diver is a very classic looking watch but i like that there is a modern touch to it. The specs are definitely great and i love that it has an 80 hour power reserve but i guess it really comes down to how much money you're wanting to spend and for what sort of use. this seiko can be found along the lines of $350-450, and while I know that the certina costs $800 I'm sure it can be found for less but that could still be $200+ in between the two watches. So for my particular situation and wearing habits, I'm not sure I would feel comfortable spending that much extra bc i keep switching watches which leads to less wrist time for all watches. And because of that too I love that the seiko is quartz. Of course your situation might be entirely different and you might wear the watch for a very long time at which point the value proposition for the certina might be way more! Both will serve you well so i guess the final push could be whichever one you like just a bit more lol!
@@thewatchidiot Yeah if you factor in the Uncle Seiko bracelet upgrade the price difference gets even smaller, but in the end watch purchases are such a personal and emotional decision that the only way to choose is by trying in store (if possible) and simply following your gut lol
Good day Sir! I just bought a Seiko 5 online at around $170 and i really doubt if this watch is legit🤦♂️ it is a Ref. SNKP14K1 Cal. 7S26, Automatic and Water Resist 50M base on the label provided. Please help me sir.😔🙏
hey there, looking at the specs compared to what they are on other listings your watch looks to be ok! Of course, only you have seen it so if you have doubts I would just return the watch and buy it from somewhere else that you're comfortable with 👍
I may have missed this from one of your previous videos on the SNE569, but how would you say the fit and comfortability compares to the SKX007/009 wearing experience? I'm guessing it's lighter, less top heavy, more comfortable overall?
Yeah so I love my SKXs and they are super comfy however they are noticeably heavier especially on a strapcode oyster bracelet about 175 grams vs 145 grams for the SNE on the original bracelet and then 109 grams on the uncle seiko bracelet. But beyond that, the overall balance of the SNE play s big role in why its so comfy, it doesnt move all over the wrist because it not only sits well on the wrist but the watch head never overpowers the bracelet. I really do think that it is the most comfortable watch I own alongside my Zodiac Super Sea Wolf gmt
The watch idiot I think it was around 1972/3 . My brother was in the marines and my father bought him a Zodiac Sea Wolf. My brother was late for watch on the bridge and he blamed it on the watch and threw it into the Indian Ocean. He had no idea what that watch was. I personally like zodiac. My first good watch was a Tag Hebert professional 1000 night Diver. When I broke that It led me to zodiac . As soon as I find a red point like the night Diver I'm getting it ( love the full lume dials)
i've worn mine quite a bit on the black waffle strap and i loved it but a gray waffle strap sounds pretty great! I might have to look into that for the summer!
Put me down for one, I would buy an after market super o or jubilee for my SNE571P1. I actually like the one it has, and while the end links are hollow it’s not jangly so the end links do not bother me. But this is the worst pin and collar bracelet I have ever adjusted. EVER!
So awesome to see how many people want an aftermarket bracelet! Yeah I totally agree with you i always forget that it has hollow end links so i cant complain too much lol! But yeah the pin and collar system is horrible I actually lost one of the collars so I wasnt able to use the smaller deployant clasp that I had originally wanted to use. Fingers crossed for some more options!
@@thewatchidiot I lost one after the fact. I had put the spare links in a sandwich bag, and I hadn’t closed it so when I picked it up the links fell out. It’s impossible to find that thing in carpet. Anyway if you really need one I can send you one of my extras. I could tape it to a piece of paper and stick it in an envelope if you still need one.
SO...do we like the Uncle Seiko bracelet upgrade or do we love it?😁
Absolutely love it on the SNE569P1!
love it.
Hey dude I want a link to buy the bracelet that u wear to the sne575! The second one...
bracelet upgrade pls
That bracelet looks incredible on the SNE! It really suits the elegant yet sporty look of the SNE and it works with the thinness of the case too. I fully support the petition to get Uncle Seiko to make some endlinks! This watch deserves it
it really does look incredible I'm glad you liked it, we're one step closer to getting a bracelet lol! I still cant get over how good it looks and I forgot to mention how much of a difference the 4mm taper makes in terms of the entire experience. And the lightness of the entire package is too good. Do you have one of these SNEs?
@@thewatchidiot yes the taper does make a difference, it looks much better with the extra taper. Yeah I got the padi version of this one after your initial review I like the light blue and I wanted something a bit sportier but the final decision was between your gray one and the padi version
Thanks for the great video! I also bought the US1450 wristband for my SNE569 and am very happy with it. The watch now wears much better and looks better too ;) BR from Switzerland Fabian
Couldn’t agree more on the bracelet - I would definitely buy a custom Uncle Seiko bracelet for either my SNE573 or SNE575 👍
Yeah so happy to hear that you liked the combo! Awesome to see that you have two, I love the SNE575, I've been so close to buying it at least 5 times before lol! i love the look of the globe dial and the light blue. If Uncle Seiko makes a bracelet, then I thin I will have to buy it lol!
This watch is awesome. I was fortunate enough to get a JDM version that has no alignment issues. The watch is so versatile due to the size, weight, and thinness. Also I don’t have to worry about winding the movement.
I can't wait to get this watch and the cherry on top would be US coming out with a banger of a bracelet!
Finally someone with a bigger wrist size I can compare to. Keep up the good work
Thanks for the support! It's always helpful to see watches on a similar wrist so I'm glad that I'm able to help out
got the green version of this at a steal price and wanted to resell it but when i got a hold of the watch and tried it on, i decided to keep it for how good it is❤
I can’t help but agree with you on the brushed hands. It helps the hands define themselves better against the dark dial.
Love the watch. Been absent from watches for a little while, didn't know seiko made a 38mm solar. I don't care about solid end links and a noisy bracelet ( it lets me know that my watch is still there as I am extremely hard on watches) The one thing I must have on a bracelet is the little clasp thing that keeps it from popping open . I beat, hammer, pound on all kinds of shit every day. The only reason I have many watches is because that clasp has kept my watch from being catapulted two blocks over . I do like a nato strap but grease,oil gasoline and other solvents play hell on the skin when they soak into it. I just put a watch ( with a bracelet) in the parts washer when I wash my hands at the end of the day and lava soap and call it a day.Im gonna look on flee bay tonight and get it on the way. Thanks.
the 19mm version of the uncle seiko bracelet you showed works! thank you!
Never needed this video more in my life. Looks great on the Uncle Seiko bracelet and locks it in that I want to buy this watch! Thanks for the review and info!
On the default Seiko bands the diver's extension sort of makes it non-symmetric, you have to treat the extension almost like a link itself so you can center the clasp under your wrist when you size the band. I noticed that in your vid the default clasp was off center under your wrist; that's probably contributing to it jutting into your wrist.
You are the greatest salesman for this watch.
The long island jubilee is awesome on this model, have there oyster as well which is also brilliant, but the jubuilee just makes it pop. I'm not diving very often so the jubilee offers more comfort day to day.
i buy a seiko solar diver 38.5mm and I've been waiting for this watch for years. My wrist 16.5 and i favourite exactly quartz solar watch
I have the same Seiko bracelet on a mini turtle, and I brushed the polished part on the raised midlinks with a kitchen sponge.
Easy to do, and made it so much nicer.
Ah nice thats a good idea! At the moment I'm ok with the polished accents but i think I'll definitely brush it later on to give it a new look bc i love brushed surfaces. Does the sponge maintain the same brushed grain?
Good video. I'm rocking their President bracelet on a Seiko SRPE61 and it looks like it was made for the watch. I can't believe how much better it looks than the stock gray nylon strap. It is so comfortable and hugs my wrist so well. I debated on getting an Oyster bracelet, but decided on the President. Best decision I made. The watch looks like a million bucks.
oh man that watch has tempted me for such a long time! Most of my wrist time is always taken by divers so i have to curb the temptations for everything else lol! but yeah the SRPE61 on the aftermarket bracelets available for it is awesome and you having a great experience with it
is making not getting one even harder!
Thanks for doing the followup! I completely agree about the diver’s extension - removing it makes the watch so much better. And same about the faux triple links too, I have Citizens and Casios at half the price that have more convincing “Oyster” bracelets. But still easily in my top 3 fave watches!
Did this ever happen? I'd love to see a jubilee for this watch as well!!
I'll get one if Uncle Seiko makes a custom bracelet for this cool watch.
I Like a Lot the color of the bezel!
yessss the bezel color is awesome definitely a big part of why i love it so much!
Great review. I've been thinking of getting a solar diver and the SNE573 has been on my short list, along with the Vaer D4. I did not know about this model, the grey bezel is stunning. I am not a big fan of metal bracelets on dive watches, I prefer straps.
Oh nice at one point I had the Vaer D4 in my cart for a few days but I ended up not getting it because I didnt want anything to potentially step on the toes of my SNE569 lol! Yeah the grey bezel really is great and its not a combo seen on watches very much. I've worn it on a nato and a rubber strap quite a bit as well and it was super comfy lots of space to allow for thick straps to pass through and the drilled lugs are a life saver!
Danny g
I got the care D-4 when they came out. I sent it back because it just didn't do ANYTHING for me. Not saying it's not a good watch , it just ( I don't know) . Any way customer service was great they took it back and I got their Korean field watch. It is my nice watch. Don't know if this will help you or not ,just thought I would mention my experience.
@@marshallcollins8634 Thanks! I have a Vaer S3 which is a nice small field watch. Decided to get a Citizen solar field watch instead of a solar diver, but may get a Seiko solar diver if I can find a good deal on one.
Hi, I just bought the recommended strap and it turns out that it doesn’t fit 😢 I visited a watch store and they told me that it didn’t fit even with the default watch end links😢 Any idea?
Where did you initially buy this watch? I don’t believe it’s a US release
So the uncle bracelet does not fit as supplied. And I need to adapt it. That said is there an off the shelf bracelet that fits the SNE 591P1 with the 43mm case
Let’s start a new bracelet production for this watch from Uncle Seiko!!! Great Video!!
It's your fault that I bought this piece 😁 It will ship in 15 days I can't wait !
I have it, I love it but my second hand does not fit exactly with the marks so I get a little nervous haha
Love the watch. The bracelet is okay....ish. Come on Uncle. You know you want to! I will definitely order one once there is a custom fit end link 👍
Yeah I totally agree the bracelet isnt great although i'm happy that its at least comfy lol Yes I hope he's already got people messaging him about this watch. I think its popular enough to make it worth his while!
I'm sure you know that Marc at Long Island Watch just made two bracelets for this model. 😉👍🏼
I usually get the bracelet I want from Uncle Seiko with hollow end links and just form them to the watch case I want to put it on. Usually that means I'm getting extra SKX013 end links for a 19 or 20mm lug width and grinding them down to fit the case. Even did a Z199 for a 6105 like this.
Yeah that definitely a big advantage of hollow end links for sure, and its pretty cool that youve fitted these endlinks multiple times! A couple months ago I was super close to fitting my uncle seiko SKX013 beads of rice onto my SNE569 but I shied away bc I wanted to continue wearing it on the SKX013 without messing up the endlinks but I think I might give it a go after ordering a new pair that I can experiment with! As far as I could tell it wasnt going to need very much grinding. In the meantime I'll keep my fingers crossed for Uncle Seiko to make one lol!
It’s a nice comfy watch indeed, my main complaint is the clasp, which in my case is not well adjusted and feels quite cheap. What I love about this watch is its “ghosted” bezel effect. Thanks for the tip. I’ll try to change the clasp for something nicer.
Yeah it's such a good watch and the overall look of the ghosted bezel is spot on. Unfortunately the clasp is by far the weakest link on this watch so I was so happy that they used standard 18mm clasps to open up some options. I definitely want to get a thinner/lighter clasp on it at some point
Yes! Uncle bracelet please 🙏
I have the Black Bezel version, SNE573 , that comes with the rubber strap. I would love to put this on a jubilee bracelet. Without the end links of the bracelet I will have to wait for a full bracelet made for this great watch.
Great video! Solid endlinks and clasp will make this watch phenomenal!
Would love some bracelet options!
Appreciate the insight! I have an Uncle Seiko Razor Wire on my Blue Lagoon and it changed the whole dynamic of the piece for me.
Sure thing! The razorwire bracelet is definitely a very cool one, id love to try it on my SKX. Hows the comfort of the bracelet? online it says it doesnt pull hairs but it still scares me lol!
Supposedly Congress passed not changing the clocks for next year, so we have that to look forward to. I have to replace my Seiko bracelet because I lost one of the springbars that attach the bracelet to the clasp and I don't have any of the right size. Great watch and great video, keep it up👍
Yeah fingers crossed it gets through the house! Looks promising, it'll be awesome not having to reset all my watches😂. Ah that sucks, so Uncle Seiko sells the big Seiko spring bars if you're looking for them!
Thanks for the support and glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
New bracelet super nice
*I like the name of this channel.* *_It’s what I & we are._*
looool yes we are in the same boat, all afflicted by Watch Idiocy 😂
Can you clarify what you did. Did you get the US bracelet and swap it one for one without any other changes with the original Seiko bracelet?
What size i can get for the uncle seiko bracelet. Can you please send a link not sure which one im going to get
Dear Uncle Seiko, the end links / bracelet upgrade would be greatly appreciated.
An upgraded bracelet from Uncle Seiko would be amazing
I've also seen the skx013 bracelets fit this watch as well ? , Worth a try .
I NEED an oyster bracelet on this guy ASAP. 🙏🏼
@uncleseiko Please make a light, oyster-style aggressively tapered bracelet with properly matched endlinks and a simple double-pushbutton clasp with minimum 5 micro-adjusts (the one on Oris Divers 65 is the perfect template). My money is waiting for you. Thanks!
YESSSS the oris Divers 65 bracelet is seriously one of my absolute favorite bracelets for every reason you listed lol! Would love to see something like that made by Uncle Seiko at some point
@@thewatchidiot Glad you like the Oris bracelet too. So simple, elegant, light and comfy
Yeah and the fact that it still feels so solid and well made is so good. And push button deployants without security buckles/clasps are my favorite kind so all the better!
I love how thin uncle seiko’s claps are. I can’t deal with the strapcode’s over built, heavy, chunky ones that are as thick as the watch! Uncle seiko is wear its at! Looks great.
Yeah I'm right there with you i like thinner clasps as well and as well built as the thick strapcode clasps are they look strange when paired with thinner bracelets. I alwasy choose the "cheaper" thinner clasp whenever strapcode offer the option and if i dont have the option i always switch them out for a slimmer clasp after the fact. I actually wanted to put on a slimmer clasp on my SNE but i lost a collar for one of the links and the slimmer clasp wasnt long enough to connect without it lol!
I’ve been contemplating buying the black variant for a while now. The fact that there is no decent bracelet for it is hindering my decision. Uncle Seiko, please step in and step it up!
Yeah the stock bracelet isn't perfect but it is super comfy which I'm thankful for for the time being lol. Yeah Uncle Seiko needs to help us out and make this watch damn near perfect!
The bezel looks like it’s grey?
Uncle Seiko please work your magic ! Also for the UK
A bracelet for the sne would indeed be fantastic
Can you do a side-by-side of this, the blue version, and the SNE573? How much better than my Orient Ray 2 and Seiko 5 Specialist is this watch?
What's an affordable quality alternative to the 62mas reissue?
Thanks for the update, glad that you are still thoroughly enjoying it! One question: do you know if the solar cells on this watch can convert light from artificial sources into energy or would one need to charge it exclusively with the sun?
Yeah it's a seriously good watch! Yes it can charge up from artificial light as well albeit at a slower rate but It's super helpful either way👍
What size spring bar did u use for the uncle Seiko band?
The bracelet isn't bad. It's just that clasp with the evil extension. I'd suggest the MarineMaster clasp in its place. Light, compact (thinner), and a far better sliding extension. That is, as long as the ends are 18mm, as most aftermarket bracelets are.
Yes I love the watch and it's incredibly accurate and comfortable. The more strap choices the better and I would consider a new strap although the current bracelet is fine with me.
Yeah the current bracelet is super comfy but I'd love to see a lighter and more tapered bracelet on it like the Uncle Seiko one! Either way it's still one of my favorite watches😁
@@thewatchidiot I have also thought if the San Martin end link might fit this watch. It looks close. Cheers.
Long Island watch has bracelets for this watch now.
You have to do a quick thought update on the new releases tissot has to their prx and their new leather strap line! Will you be buying, what are your thoughts on the new releases, etc?
Lol you read my mind, I've already got a PRX video lined up next going over all your points! Alongside that it'll be a sort of 1 year review video of my PRX. I'll definitely be talking about the strap options bc that was one of my biggest sticking points last year (and still is lol!)😬
Love the new bracelet.,, Can you show us how you did that?
I'm going to buy a black model, but I'm thinking about it, not a bracelet. Do you recommend Uncle Seiko's Bracelet? I'm worried about the free play on the end-link part.
Yes a new bracelet for it would be great
@Duy Nguyen Yeah it would make this watch my favorite!
are they makingg an automatic??
Where can I buy this watch?
hi! Question, will any bracelet work on this watch as long as it's lug width is 20mm? - thank you! :)
SNE specific bracelet from Uncle Seiko, please.
I recently purchased this seiko diver in black.Mine came with the silicone black band and wanted to switch it out for an uncle seiko presidential bracelet like done in this video. Since I don’t have original end links to a stainless steel bracelet, will the end links that come with the uncle seiko bracelet work or fit? Any help would be appreciated.
Let’s go uncle Seiko, just do it!
Hell yeah! I'll be sending him this video and the last one on monday so finger crossed
so, is the bezel on this one blue or grey? i see some contrasting images it being blue ... when in fact it is grey
Hi! Do you have a link for the clasp you purchased? Been looking for a good one!
A nice watch and I so much prefer Solar to mechanical movement...but too small for your meaty wrist.
You would be much better served with a 42mm dia.
Thanks for the review.
Hi can i ask what is the weight of the watch in grams using the uncle seiko strap?
Oh wow sorry that I forgot to include that in the video! that combo is 109 grams vs 145 on the factory bracelet so it feels incredibly comfortable on the wrist
@@thewatchidiot oh my if that’s the case then i should buy this instead because i have wrist issues and i plan to buy a titanium 37mm watch that is lightweight but i like this look better
@@thewatchidiot i talk to Uncle Seiko and hopefully they’ll make one hehe
Hey mate, you describe the bezel as grey but link says it is blue?
Good job !!! Nice video, i like this watch but I’had thinking the same thing about the bracelet. So, this proposition is the right choice. Thanks (sorry for my English , I’m an idiot French guy 😂)
so if buy the sne569p1 and this bracelet you linked down below.. do i need to buy the fat boy spring bars seperately or does it come with this bracelet?
Hi wich bracelet uncle seiko is? I not found nothing for SNE models
I've been hesitant to try other bracelets after my experience with strapcode. A few years ago I bought a super jubilee for a seiko turtle it fit perfectly i was very pleased so I figured I would try my seiko sarb on a jubilee so I ordered one my experience this time was not so good it took over a month to get to me, the end links left gaps around the lugs and looked terrible so I tried to return it but they make it impossible to return a bracelet . Eventually we resolved the situation but it took months so be careful.
Oh man sorry to hear that, those sort of experiences are always pretty awful! My experiences with strapcode are somewhat varied for different reasons, my jubilee for my SKX007 was impeccable and everything felt really smooth and i got an oyster for it as well and it was more or less ok too albeit with long shipping times and a not so great return policy.
But then I decided to get an oyster for my SARB017 Alpinist from amazon and for some reason it didnt quite have the same smoothness of the one i bought directly from strapcode but it wasnt bad and amazon returns are great. then i got an endmill for my SKX013 from amazon and it was the worst of all of them, links were rough and pulled hairs and i returned it immediately. This all makes me think that the strapcode bracelets on amazon are the ones that failed QC or something. SO i love quick shipping and easy returns from Amazon but seemingly lower quality. OR i can buy from the strapcode site with more selection and seemingly better quality but with shipping that is more expensive and takes longer, with expensive returns....its a weird position to be in
@@thewatchidiot i guess strapcode should concentrate on quality control, if their endlinks were perfect and fit every time I could understand their return policy . If they stay sloppy fitting they should definitely have free returns cause at their prices they should be tight tolerances
Yeah, more hands need to be brushed or matte painted like Explorer 2... Makes it so legible.
Love the vid!
Did you just get the bracelet snd fitted the original endlinks from the SNE569, or did you order other endlinks?(links would be great)
Have you considered trying a Ginault bracelet? 20mm tapers down to I believe 15mm, wondering if it could work on this one, and give you a really premium feel? I have one I can send your way to try if you’d like.
@Steve Place no I havent thought of that and it really would look pretty great since its got that stock rolex look to it, and I happen to prefer male endlinks weirdly enough lol! Thats a very generous offer, I'll try to dig around to see if theres any mention of compatibilty, to avoid any extra hassle on your end, but if not then i think it would be worth a shot! you can email me at thewatchidiot@gmail.com
Very helpful video! Going to buy it from the link on the description. are you sure the solid end link will fit the SNE569 tho?
Thank you for the video. I was sorry about the bracelets of this watch, but it helped me a lot. I have a question. Did you use the existing one for the end link? Or did you use the new Uncle Seiko's end-link?
+1 on a Uncle Seiko Bracelet!
@Nate Ramirez yessssss so happy to see the support for a new bracelet!
So, for the SNE569P1, since it has a 20mm lug width, would I be able to use a King Oyster bracelet off a Seiko Alpinist since it also has a 20mm lug width? (Sorry, this might be a stupid question, just need to be sure).
Edit: Also, does the SNE569P1 use curved end links or straight end links?
Beautiful!.......when they throw an auto in there.... I'll be buying one
Yeah that would be an awesome option bc there are many out there like yourself who are asking for and auto version so finger crossed it happens bc its an awesome watch!
Great update video! Such a great watch. Do you think your uncle seiko bracelet in the vid would fit your panda speedtimer? I have a golden panda incoming and would instantly order that uncle seiko bracelet if you can do the same hack with this sne diver. Thanks!
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it! unfortunately there wont be many bracelets that will end up fitting the lugs of the speedtimer bc it has a quasi skin diver case in that the surface where the endlinks and the case meet is just about flat. basically the endlinks are a very slightly curved version of the SPB143 endlinks.
That being said if you happen to find hollow end links that are made for skin diver cases then it could work quite well since it doesnt have to deal with any curves! It would be awesome to see some aftermarket bracelets come out for the speedtimer and I have a feeling that there are some in the works considering how popular they are
Oh that makes sense. Thank you for the information! I do hope some bracelets are made for the speedtimer. In the meantime since you say the speedtimer links are a slightly more curved version of the spb bracelet I will try to see how my spb bracelet fits on the speedtimer and maybe that can tell me if I can use aftermarket bracelets that are made for the spb line on the speedtimer. Thanks for the great content man! Keep the videos rolling!
Yeah Larry!
Great video. Solid endlinks are overrated.
Thanks man glad you enjoyed it! Yeah solid endlinks can be good but there are some pretty big advantages of hollow endlinks like bending them to a super snug fit👍
Did you hear from uncle Seiko as to if there going to make a bracelet ??
Man, I got this watch after your review a few months ago, the second hand do not hit the mark, at the start I didn't think that it would be a problem, but later, this make me off set cause I believe that just mine have this problem, what I can do? Please can you help me??
Oh man that sucks that your watch has a misaligned second hand! So one way to do it would be to maybe send it in to Seiko to get fixed hopefully under warranty. Another option would be to take out the movement itself and to adjust the dial and chapter ring to line everything up and you can either do this yourself or you can have a watchmaker do it for you. And then the final option would be to take off the seconds hand altogether lol like I did in with my Tissot PRX I did a video on it but that's definitely a last resort
How much did you have to fiddle with the hollow end links to make the 1450 fit the SNE?
no fiddling at all! the midlink width is exactly the same as the midlink gap in the endlink so it slotted it nicely! Of course there is a bit of a gap at the endlink bc the 1450 midlink is thinner than the seiko one but its not very noticeable on the wrist
@@thewatchidiot Ok. Thanks
What are your thoughts on the Certina 38mm DS Action Diver?Very similar sizing to this seiko but automatic and with great specs for the price. I'm looking for a medium-sized diver and am kinda torn between these two.
I actually have never handled a Certina before! So I cant speak to the quality although I hear great things on that front but the DS action diver is a very classic looking watch but i like that there is a modern touch to it. The specs are definitely great and i love that it has an 80 hour power reserve but i guess it really comes down to how much money you're wanting to spend and for what sort of use.
this seiko can be found along the lines of $350-450, and while I know that the certina costs $800 I'm sure it can be found for less but that could still be $200+ in between the two watches. So for my particular situation and wearing habits, I'm not sure I would feel comfortable spending that much extra bc i keep switching watches which leads to less wrist time for all watches. And because of that too I love that the seiko is quartz.
Of course your situation might be entirely different and you might wear the watch for a very long time at which point the value proposition for the certina might be way more! Both will serve you well so i guess the final push could be whichever one you like just a bit more lol!
@@thewatchidiot Yeah if you factor in the Uncle Seiko bracelet upgrade the price difference gets even smaller, but in the end watch purchases are such a personal and emotional decision that the only way to choose is by trying in store (if possible) and simply following your gut lol
Hi, do you know uncle seiko have any bracelet for SNXS79 ?
Hmmm I don't think so, but go ahead and double check on his site bc he's been releasing lots of stuff!
Good day Sir! I just bought a Seiko 5 online at around $170 and i really doubt if this watch is legit🤦♂️ it is a Ref. SNKP14K1 Cal. 7S26, Automatic and Water Resist 50M base on the label provided. Please help me sir.😔🙏
hey there, looking at the specs compared to what they are on other listings your watch looks to be ok! Of course, only you have seen it so if you have doubts I would just return the watch and buy it from somewhere else that you're comfortable with 👍
@@thewatchidiot Thank you so much! Very much appreciated😊👍 God bless🙏
Sure thing!😁
I may have missed this from one of your previous videos on the SNE569, but how would you say the fit and comfortability compares to the SKX007/009 wearing experience? I'm guessing it's lighter, less top heavy, more comfortable overall?
Yeah so I love my SKXs and they are super comfy however they are noticeably heavier especially on a strapcode oyster bracelet about 175 grams vs 145 grams for the SNE on the original bracelet and then 109 grams on the uncle seiko bracelet.
But beyond that, the overall balance of the SNE play s big role in why its so comfy, it doesnt move all over the wrist because it not only sits well on the wrist but the watch head never overpowers the bracelet. I really do think that it is the most comfortable watch I own alongside my Zodiac Super Sea Wolf gmt
@@thewatchidiot thank you!
The watch idiot
I think it was around 1972/3 .
My brother was in the marines and my father bought him a Zodiac Sea Wolf.
My brother was late for watch on the bridge and he blamed it on the watch and threw it into the Indian Ocean. He had no idea what that watch was. I personally like zodiac. My first good watch was a Tag Hebert professional 1000 night Diver. When I broke that It led me to zodiac . As soon as I find a red point like the night Diver I'm getting it ( love the full lume dials)
No bracelet could please me as I just don’t care for them. Grey waffle strap fits this watch to perfection.
i've worn mine quite a bit on the black waffle strap and i loved it but a gray waffle strap sounds pretty great! I might have to look into that for the summer!
@@thewatchidiot Strapcode
I’m on board with uncle Seiko bracelet if he makes one for this watch..
so happy that there are so many people on the same page! fingers crossed 😁
Put me down for one, I would buy an after market super o or jubilee for my SNE571P1. I actually like the one it has, and while the end links are hollow it’s not jangly so the end links do not bother me. But this is the worst pin and collar bracelet I have ever adjusted. EVER!
So awesome to see how many people want an aftermarket bracelet! Yeah I totally agree with you i always forget that it has hollow end links so i cant complain too much lol! But yeah the pin and collar system is horrible I actually lost one of the collars so I wasnt able to use the smaller deployant clasp that I had originally wanted to use. Fingers crossed for some more options!
@@thewatchidiot I lost one after the fact. I had put the spare links in a sandwich bag, and I hadn’t closed it so when I picked it up the links fell out. It’s impossible to find that thing in carpet. Anyway if you really need one I can send you one of my extras. I could tape it to a piece of paper and stick it in an envelope if you still need one.