Thanks for your helpful review--it helped me pull the trigger! My SNE437 just arrived and I am very happy with the decision to buy. This model has the accuracy of quartz, the modernity of solar and the vintage aspect of the original automatic Seiko Diver's! This watch is everything I need and want. As an owner of a 1981 vintage and very classic SKX173 purchased at a NEX while stationed overseas and a 1998 SHC041, I can say without reservation, the SNE437 is pure dive joy and will quickly become my daily wearer. I put nearly 150 dives on the old SKX173--back in the day diving Navy dive tables--trusting it regularly to depths of 150fsw. This watch likely won't see that level of activity as serious dives today rely on the modern dive computers, but it will serve me well on the shallow dives as well as in the office. It will go on a Blu Shark NATO strap (or 3). For $199 the quality is very good and I have no noticeable or ocd inducing misalignment issues. I am so glad Seiko built this baby!
As an addendum--the bracelet isn't bad, however, I do notice a less than spectacular fit at the end links to case. It's not terrible, just lacking superior fit and curvature. Also, I fear the highly polished center links will certainly get shredded in short order so I am saving the bracelet for later. This watch just screams "bad ass" on a quality NATO strap and presents a striking and commanding appearance--I have it on a Blu Shark Original 20mm Bond Black 'n' gray.
I just received this watch a couple of weeks ago. I love it so far. It keeps time like a champ. I ordered a rubber strap, a Barton Deluxe silicone black with red underside to highlight the red seconds hand and red on the crown. I also have an "original Bond" NATO strap on its way. I can't wait. This is a great watch at the price point. No hassle.
I really like this Seiko. I already own the SSC017 P2 I, in the blue accent. When I saw these New Seiko's I really like these a lot. I want one in the stainless steel bracelet with the black dial. I will own one these bad boy's. I own two Seiko's and looking at getting a few more in my collection. Great. video. Keep them coming
Purchased one of these and I am very pleased with this watch. The bracelet is the only flaw but the drilled lugs more than compensate. Solar is the way forward, excellent video.
@Jack Burton not mine all my solar watches last. And dont require servicing like my tedious autos which also keep terrible time and stop when you least expect it.
it would have been so sweet if they put LED lights inside the dial like Casio did with their diver. you cant even tell they are there until you light them up and with that amazing Seiko lume it would be crazy!
I just bought this watch in the SNE435 (PADI) version. I love the watch with the exception of the stock Seiko metal bracelet. Did not care for the lack of a taper and the shiny center links. I contacted Strapcode in an attempt to locate one if their fitted End Mill straps. They advised me that they dint currently make a bracelet for the SNE models. For that reason I went with a Strapcode straight edge End Mill bracelet. Very happy with this combination.
Any of the Strapcode 20mm straight edge bracelets will fit the SNE435/437 just fine. Strapcode apparently does not make a bracelet with curved endmills that will fit so that is not an option.
I have tried 2 different seiko 20mm oyster bracelets with curved end links from stapcode hoping they would fit this watch, but wasn't successful. I tried the SSC015 model, I can't find the other one I tried. I think the best bet for now is straight end links.
This watch really surprised me for the money, got the PADI version and it is a nice grab and go. My seconds hand hits the markers most of the time too which is a nice qc point for the price.
just ordered this online!! so excited. it was between this sne437 and the sne435. but i realized i can match black with more outfits. i plan on wearing this literally every day. it will be my third seiko, and im excited to add it to my collection. does this watch have an alignment issue with the bezzle as well?? i hope mine lines up nicely. haha. great video by the way!! enjoyed very much.
I love this watch. It's a home run! Even though I consider my self a huge Seiko fan I don't like most their designs (does that even make sense?). Love the 20mm straps and the hole case. I only wish it didn't have the date but at least there's no day. I'll probably end up removing the magnifier.
I have this watch, have you noticed that you can see the solar panel in the watch face (around the 8 - 4 like pie segment)? I can see something like that on mine in certain lights.
Hi. I have one of these watches and love it. But one thing that has annoyed me is that the fish eye lens above the date is raised slightly above the bezel and mine has already got a small scratch on it. I like to keep my watches in as perfect condition as possible and see this as a negative on what is a fantastic watch. Just my opinion.
Hi cloudzrest. Great review!! I'd like to know what size your wrist is. I really like this watch but I see it a bit big for my skinny 6.5" wrist. Thanks in advance.
Hi qwerty brook. Thanks for your information. It's very valuable to me because your watch is exactly like this but in green. Thanks for your advice as well. Take care.
I just bought it about for 2weeks. in recently two day, I put it under sunlight for few hours, i found it run fast for about 10 mins, is it normal? shall i need to exchange? thanks.
I liked your comment and gave it a thumps up. But I must add this: As was said in the video - with quartz watches and solar - just set them and forget about it. With mechanical watches, the forget about it part is gone. And this makes it a whole world difference. Instead of just wearing a watch, wearing a mechanical one makes it a hobby. And a very fascinating one. That's why some people still prefer mechanical watches over quartz.
Some people would argue that buying a 200$ solar watch when you could just use your cell phone for the time is idiotic. It's just a preference and depends whats important to you
@@DD-ix3bm there were little details that I didn't like. I didn't like the proportions of the handset, and I didn't like the size of the case and bezel, a little too spacious . It just didn't do it for me.
Just bought this watch. I have to say Seiko have outdone themselves with the stainless steel bracelet. Its truly, and I mean truly awful. It sounds as if it's made from tin,. The clasp is OKish, but I wouldn't trust it. The watch itself is stunning though. Only other thing I have issues with is the cyclops which is also pretty bad. Straight on it works well with good magnification. However at any angle, and I mean even slight ones you cannot see anything at all. Good watch overall for the money, and certainly a good beater. Buy the watch but buy a new bracelet or strap at the same time.
dylan vasey that caught me off-guard you said saico had truly outdone themselves this time with a terrible band hahaha! Check out the rubber strap that they sell for the sne, it is very comfortable and is substantially better than the rubber straps that they make for the skx models. If you want a rubber strap definitely get the sne one, it is great unlike the stainless one :-)
thanks for nice review. cant wait to get mine back from Seiko. received my sne435 and took to a jeweler to remove link from band. fell off my wrist and smashed on sidewalk the next day. destroyed in 24 hrs and hadnt even set the time. jeweler offered $20 refund....still cursing them! good idea on getting quality band.
Blaine Barnhart I just put an skx 22mm rubber strap on it,.I had to grind it down a little with a Dremel, I think it looks good. I'll post it in another video
Don't confuse the quality of the band with your lack of knowledge with a pin and collar system. When taking out the pins, the very small collars also need to be re-inserted. A common mistake for those not familiar.
a single white female thanks didn't realize there was collar , thought it was just a pin. Still not a big fan of the stock band though. I'm waiting for a nice oyster to be made for it that fits the case properly .
I have the black LE model of it- has been fantastic - keeps going when my omega seamaster stops the time. Size weight thickness etc perfect. Just ordered silver w black face.
I️ am deciding on whether to purchase the Seiko and 437 or the citizen pro master eco drive .... anyone like to advise which is the better purchase? I️m leaning towards the Seiko ..
Ray Caroli cool I had one of those years ago I liked the citizen more for a few reasons, no cyclops, more dial depth , slightly smaller but thicker . Congrats on your new watch I think you made the right choice 😀
Seiko kinetic can be good if you only have a few watches that you wear, and you wear it regularly. If you have three or more watches that you wear, and the kinetic won't get much consistent rest time it will eventually wear down the battery and it's hard to recharge it, the kinetic I have the SKA413 I wear it a few days a month and I can't keep it charged. I think that solar is a better option if you're going to wear the watch in frequently
Tomsterr that was my thinking but then I noticed that t don’t like the crown of the titanium one also it hasn’t the cyclop date at 3o’clock , the only thing that I like though is the dial because it’s plain and not on two levels like the SNE in fact the dial of the SNE it bothers me , but hey you can’t win 😂
ReallyFilthyToad no man, this is even better because is solar powered that means you don’t earn lose those 2-3 minutes per week with the automatic movement , Rolex is a status simbol , this one is a watch
Me gusta el reloj creo que es muy bueno, su precio es normal y la tecnología que tiene me parece excelente lo que sea solar, también tuve problemas con la pulsera al quererla ajustar pero fue por unos seguros que trae que deben de volverse a poner cuando se quitan los pines y se vuelven a poner...
Thanks for your helpful review--it helped me pull the trigger! My SNE437 just arrived and I am very happy with the decision to buy. This model has the accuracy of quartz, the modernity of solar and the vintage aspect of the original automatic Seiko Diver's! This watch is everything I need and want. As an owner of a 1981 vintage and very classic SKX173 purchased at a NEX while stationed overseas and a 1998 SHC041, I can say without reservation, the SNE437 is pure dive joy and will quickly become my daily wearer. I put nearly 150 dives on the old SKX173--back in the day diving Navy dive tables--trusting it regularly to depths of 150fsw. This watch likely won't see that level of activity as serious dives today rely on the modern dive computers, but it will serve me well on the shallow dives as well as in the office. It will go on a Blu Shark NATO strap (or 3). For $199 the quality is very good and I have no noticeable or ocd inducing misalignment issues. I am so glad Seiko built this baby!
As an addendum--the bracelet isn't bad, however, I do notice a less than spectacular fit at the end links to case. It's not terrible, just lacking superior fit and curvature. Also, I fear the highly polished center links will certainly get shredded in short order so I am saving the bracelet for later. This watch just screams "bad ass" on a quality NATO strap and presents a striking and commanding appearance--I have it on a Blu Shark Original 20mm Bond Black 'n' gray.
I just received this watch a couple of weeks ago. I love it so far. It keeps time like a champ. I ordered a rubber strap, a Barton Deluxe silicone black with red underside to highlight the red seconds hand and red on the crown. I also have an "original Bond" NATO strap on its way. I can't wait. This is a great watch at the price point. No hassle.
I really like this Seiko. I already own the SSC017 P2 I, in the blue accent. When I saw these New Seiko's I really like these a lot. I want one in the stainless steel bracelet with the black dial. I will own one these bad boy's. I own two Seiko's and looking at getting a few more in my collection. Great. video. Keep them coming
Michael Kish seikos are rad!
Killer! Happy they have made this model. Solar is a great option. Subscribed to the channel.
Aron Dunlap thanks ! glad you like
I love the model! Some people have started dubbing it the "starfish" 🌊 ⭐️ which I find fitting 😜
I'll keep mine for eternity I love it so much!
I see mine as a solar Submariner.
Purchased one of these and I am very pleased with this watch. The bracelet is the only flaw but the drilled lugs more than compensate. Solar is the way forward, excellent video.
@Jack Burton Everything runs out someday but solar lasts long.
@Jack Burton not mine all my solar watches last. And dont require servicing like my tedious autos which also keep terrible time and stop when you least expect it.
@Jack Burton lol
Thanks mate , just bought one off the net today , can’t wait to get it ( birthday pressie ) .
it would have been so sweet if they put LED lights inside the dial like Casio did with their diver. you cant even tell they are there until you light them up and with that amazing Seiko lume it would be crazy!
I just bought this watch in the SNE435 (PADI) version. I love the watch with the exception of the stock Seiko metal bracelet. Did not care for the lack of a taper and the shiny center links. I contacted Strapcode in an attempt to locate one if their fitted End Mill straps. They advised me that they dint currently make a bracelet for the SNE models. For that reason I went with a Strapcode straight edge End Mill bracelet. Very happy with this combination.
Jan Reeves yea I would like an oyster for this watch, some taper with no polish
Hi, do you have the model number or link for this bracelet? Does it fit perfectly or did you have to mod it?
Any of the Strapcode 20mm straight edge bracelets will fit the SNE435/437 just fine. Strapcode apparently does not make a bracelet with curved endmills that will fit so that is not an option.
OK, thanks!
I have tried 2 different seiko 20mm oyster bracelets with curved end links from stapcode hoping they would fit this watch, but wasn't successful. I tried the SSC015 model, I can't find the other one I tried. I think the best bet for now is straight end links.
Very good video and review.
Gave me all the info I needed.
Thank you for sharing.
This watch really surprised me for the money, got the PADI version and it is a nice grab and go. My seconds hand hits the markers most of the time too which is a nice qc point for the price.
just ordered this online!! so excited. it was between this sne437 and the sne435. but i realized i can match black with more outfits. i plan on wearing this literally every day. it will be my third seiko, and im excited to add it to my collection. does this watch have an alignment issue with the bezzle as well?? i hope mine lines up nicely. haha. great video by the way!! enjoyed very much.
So how has it been for you Miguel?
Great review! Very cool watch, will probably be my next.
I need this one. Gotta find it. Basic submariner design with the date window magnifier. (50+ eyes)
Do they have this watch in stainless steel bracelet instead of a resin band
Thinking about getting this watch. Thanks for making the video. :)
Trying to get the blue very of this watch (SNE435) but I guess 5 years later Seiko rebadged that blue face model SNE 549?
I want to change the hands of my SNE451, are the size of the hole same with other models? like SKX and other automatic watches
Do the pins come out of the rubber straps a NATO band can be installed?
Yes
I love this watch. It's a home run! Even though I consider my self a huge Seiko fan I don't like most their designs (does that even make sense?). Love the 20mm straps and the hole case. I only wish it didn't have the date but at least there's no day. I'll probably end up removing the magnifier.
My wife is getting me the blue PADI version!
I have this watch, have you noticed that you can see the solar panel in the watch face (around the 8 - 4 like pie segment)? I can see something like that on mine in certain lights.
yes i have noticed that, its subtle but its definitely there
cloudzrest Thanks, I thought I was imagining it, or going mad. 😁
Yes I noticed that too. Thought it was a defect. Do you have a line @12oc too?
glenniez1 Yep, at 12'Oclock too.
I bought the green 451... i contacted the shop saying the watch was broken 😁. Until i realize in the morning that its the panel.
Hi. I have one of these watches and love it. But one thing that has annoyed me is that the fish eye lens above the date is raised slightly above the bezel and mine has already got a small scratch on it. I like to keep my watches in as perfect condition as possible and see this as a negative on what is a fantastic watch. Just my opinion.
What purpose does the rotating bezel serve? Great video. Thanks!
It's used for marking and measuring times with the minute hand against the position of the bezel
20 minutes oxygen underwater for diving from memory.
Hi cloudzrest. Great review!! I'd like to know what size your wrist is. I really like this watch but I see it a bit big for my skinny 6.5" wrist. Thanks in advance.
Hi qwerty brook. Thanks for your information. It's very valuable to me because your watch is exactly like this but in green. Thanks for your advice as well. Take care.
Does the stock bracelet have polished center links? The centers look a little shinier than the rest of the link.
jimclip mine had the polished centre links but I swapped it for a jubilee bracelet
Im wondering if the seconds hand makes a ticking noise just like a swatch does, since it's solar quartz - can you comment on that?
It's not a noisy ticking like a Timex or a swatch. You can't hear it unless it's right next to your ear.
i wearing this wathes 24/7 over 2 years, still works great, im one watch guy
also, is the a difference between seiko sne437 and seiko sne437p1?? or is it the same watch??
There is another model called SNE551P. It looks and reads identical but I can’t find out why it is a different model number.
Looking in to getting my first watch ever.
Would this be a good starter watch? (Having the one with the bracelet in mind)
You can't go wrong with Seiko, it's just a matter of finding a style and size that suits your taste
Grt review...cud u pls comment on the type of rad luminescence on this one VS on the PADI version. Thanks and Cheers !
I'm not an expert but I think the lum is going to be the same within the variants.
Does anyone how much the watch weighs please? Great video! Well done btw..
I will be getting one of these as this could be my only watch. Autos become annoying after a while.
I have another video with a solar tuna diver you might like, I removed the shroud so it looks normal and not goofy .
I have one, but i dunno should i order 22mm or 20mm strap?
It's 20mm
I just bought it about for 2weeks. in recently two day, I put it under sunlight for few hours, i found it run fast for about 10 mins, is it normal? shall i need to exchange? thanks.
@@newbiessss I don't know .
I need to buy a bezel insert for this. Am i screwed?
they have ceramic replacement bezel at red deer watches in Hong Kong.
Solar is best. 6 months power and accurate. I don’t understand the idiocy of overpaying for older technology that is inaccurate.
I liked your comment and gave it a thumps up.
But I must add this:
As was said in the video - with quartz watches and solar - just set them and forget about it.
With mechanical watches, the forget about it part is gone.
And this makes it a whole world difference.
Instead of just wearing a watch, wearing a mechanical one makes it a hobby.
And a very fascinating one.
That's why some people still prefer mechanical watches over quartz.
Some people would argue that buying a 200$ solar watch when you could just use your cell phone for the time is idiotic. It's just a preference and depends whats important to you
What does it weigh in grams please?
I sold this watch years ago. Good luck
@@cloudzrest just curious why you sold the watch? It sounds like you really liked it at the time of recording.
@@DD-ix3bm there were little details that I didn't like. I didn't like the proportions of the handset, and I didn't like the size of the case and bezel, a little too spacious . It just didn't do it for me.
@@cloudzrest totally makes sense! I just got it and for a 44mm watch it wears considerably smaller which I appreciate!
Just bought this watch. I have to say Seiko have outdone themselves with the stainless steel bracelet. Its truly, and I mean truly awful. It sounds as if it's made from tin,. The clasp is OKish, but I wouldn't trust it. The watch itself is stunning though. Only other thing I have issues with is the cyclops which is also pretty bad. Straight on it works well with good magnification. However at any angle, and I mean even slight ones you cannot see anything at all. Good watch overall for the money, and certainly a good beater. Buy the watch but buy a new bracelet or strap at the same time.
dylan vasey lol
dylan vasey that caught me off-guard you said saico had truly outdone themselves this time with a terrible band hahaha! Check out the rubber strap that they sell for the sne, it is very comfortable and is substantially better than the rubber straps that they make for the skx models. If you want a rubber strap definitely get the sne one, it is great unlike the stainless one :-)
duration of lume last at night?
3 hours 10 mins
Only the yellow and blue version here. All black version priced much higher and is imported.
thanks for nice review. cant wait to get mine back from Seiko. received my sne435 and took to a jeweler to remove link from band. fell off my wrist and smashed on sidewalk the next day. destroyed in 24 hrs and hadnt even set the time. jeweler offered $20 refund....still cursing them! good idea on getting quality band.
yea you just reminded me that the pins in my bracelet just popped out on their own too, not a good band.
Blaine Barnhart I just put an skx 22mm rubber strap on it,.I had to grind it down a little with a Dremel, I think it looks good. I'll post it in another video
It is a quality band if you know how to resize it correctly, look up pin and collar bracelet
Don't confuse the quality of the band with your lack of knowledge with a pin and collar system. When taking out the pins, the very small collars also need to be re-inserted. A common mistake for those not familiar.
a single white female thanks didn't realize there was collar , thought it was just a pin. Still not a big fan of the stock band though. I'm waiting for a nice oyster to be made for it that fits the case properly .
Has anyone else experienced an issue with the Bezel? Mine is difficult to turn and almost feels like its grinding or gritty as i twist it...
Mine had no problems. Take it to a jeweler and they can clean the bezel out
I don't know...the more I look at this model, the cheaper it looks.
Might go with the "Samurai" instead.
Jeffrey KRUPA what'd u end up doing ?
thank you for this very helpful video - thanks again - :-)
I have the black LE model of it- has been fantastic - keeps going when my omega seamaster stops the time. Size weight thickness etc perfect. Just ordered silver w black face.
I️ am deciding on whether to purchase the Seiko and 437 or the citizen pro master eco drive .... anyone like to advise which is the better purchase? I️m leaning towards the Seiko ..
A lot of typos.... sne 437 vs citizen pro master
What model citizen is it
cloudzrest I went with the black citizen Promaster eco drive good price on black Friday !
BN0151-09
Ray Caroli cool I had one of those years ago I liked the citizen more for a few reasons, no cyclops, more dial depth , slightly smaller but thicker . Congrats on your new watch I think you made the right choice 😀
I bought one and sold it 2 weeks later, just couldn't stand the cheap look of the band
Yeah I sold mine too. The band was bad.
Annoying that you never set the bezel to 12.... OCD
Haha, i use the bezel for different things nearly everyday so I never think to set it back to 12:00
Horrendous bracelet. The polished middle links sucks.
Go kinetic, love it
Seiko kinetic can be good if you only have a few watches that you wear, and you wear it regularly. If you have three or more watches that you wear, and the kinetic won't get much consistent rest time it will eventually wear down the battery and it's hard to recharge it, the kinetic I have the SKA413 I wear it a few days a month and I can't keep it charged. I think that solar is a better option if you're going to wear the watch in frequently
thank You very much!!!!
I would put couple hundred USD more and get the SBDJ013 Titanium Solar.
Tomsterr that was my thinking but then I noticed that t don’t like the crown of the titanium one also it hasn’t the cyclop date at 3o’clock , the only thing that I like though is the dial because it’s plain and not on two levels like the SNE in fact the dial of the SNE it bothers me , but hey you can’t win 😂
AAMOF, it's a replica of the Rolex Submariner, since their copyright for the design has run out after 30 years.
ReallyFilthyToad no man, this is even better because is solar powered that means you don’t earn lose those 2-3 minutes per week with the automatic movement , Rolex is a status simbol , this one is a watch
"Its an important part of my job to know what time it is." Yeah. Like which job isn't?
You're right it's equally as important for all jobs to know what time it is
cloudzrest true
Me gusta el reloj creo que es muy bueno, su precio es normal y la tecnología que tiene me parece excelente lo que sea solar, también tuve problemas con la pulsera al quererla ajustar pero fue por unos seguros que trae que deben de volverse a poner cuando se quitan los pines y se vuelven a poner...
Minute hand is not ideal on indeks
karolcarolos whose watch are you talking about? This one is lined up perfectly
cloudzrest ok it is true 😀
Minute's hand is almost never on indexes, you mean second's hand
I imagine your bracelet fell apart because you didn't put the collar back on the pin...