Your review made me buy this watch! I wanted a navy blue dress watch and this one scratched the itch for me! I don’t mind quartz at all. Automatic are my preferred, but quartz are great, too. I think it’s important to have both!
Punches way above its weight. I have many highly end mechanical watches and have absolutely no issues with quality quarts. I’m a big fan of Grand Seiko high accuracy quart. Gave this one to my nephew for Xmas and miss it, but happy he has it.
I bought this watch a few months ago.. Being in love with watches, I bought a Tissot Gentleman powermatic 80 with a blue dial. The dials are comparable. Amazingly beautiful dial in both, with the same sunburst effect, but with a considerable price difference.
Was seriously considering picking up a quartz Tissot Gentleman with the blue dial since they are marked down, this Seiko I think has bumped the Tissot.
The sunburst dial of Tissot has a shallow purpleish blue if you see it in person. Seiko’s dial is more handsome. However downsides are that the bracelet feels and look cheap. I changed it with leather straps.
I recently picked up the titanium version (SUR375). The only difference besides the material, is the bracelet is solid main links. The price is just under $250, and definitely worth a look.
I was considering picking one of these up. Reminds me of my baby Snowflake in case shape, bracelet and minute markers. I love that its grab and go and a nice blue dial.
Bought this today. Wanted a blue dial watch, was looking at citizen mostly, tried a few citizens on that didn’t quite work for me, then looked at this and was love at first sight. So light, the dial and dial colour was spot on. Have another quartz and a citizen eco drive. Wife has a couple automatics, both Tissot that drive her nuts as they go too fast, so this was even better for me when it was quartz. Very happy with this.
I just bought the same one. I stared at it often it's a beautiful watch with the blue face. I'd like to upgrade the bracelet though. It's the only thing I don't like about it. Mine hits the markers dead center.
Had the silver dial. Didn't like the silver dial (I assumed it was more white, but it was very silver), so I sold it. But these pieces could be a worthy only watch, if you are not a collector/watch-person. My father has had a small, thin, quartz Seiko from the 1990's, and it has kept up with almost 3 decades of literally everything. Thousands of miles of back-country skiing and thousands of shotgun recoils later, and it still runs like clockwork... There's seemingly no need for a G-Shock 😅 For reference, my Orient Mako II had its automatic movement go haywire on me the first time I took it back country skiing... Extreme temperature and shocks somehow lead to the accuracy becoming sporadic afterwards. I recorded it being 30 minutes/day fast at times, then 2 min/day slow at other times. My local watchmaker didn't know how to fix it. I had to send it back to the seller who sent it to some repair centre of sorts. Took forever to get back to me. After that experience, my respect for quartz skyrocketed and my main piece is quartz-based from now on.
Broo do you have the photo of SUR307? I Intend to buy it, however I'm in the middle of dilema between buying a new SUR037 or second SARB035 (which a little bit scratched)
@@mscstorage3737 hi there, idk if it's too late or not but I recently bought both the SUR 307 & 309. (not the sarb035, as it's not worth it imo when prices were 1/2 3 or 4 years ago). You still need pics? by the way, the 307 dial is indeed not flat white, it's sunburst silver white. It's thus different than a GS/SARB035. It gives silver sunburst in full sunlight, flat white in natural white light and even champagne colourish in yellow light. Imo, captures light really well. You don't get the stark/cream white, but in reward, you get a unique dial no other seiko/brand has. The SUR309 on the other hand, mimics the SBGV225 GS dial really well. Ofc, the degree of finish and the satin reflection is 1/2 of the SBGV, but for 1/10th the price, imo it mimics it really well.
Jason Schwartz - I’ve owned a Caliber 2100 Titanium Chronograph for the past 9 years. Still looking as the day I first got it, keeps accurate time and the battery just keeps going!
@@zogzog1063 you said it yourself, you have this and Sarx! Sarx have zaratsu polish if im not mistaken so polish is superior to sarb and this, which is normal! But between this sur309 and sarb finish doesnt have much difference even maybe its on the same level.
It will add some thickness, at least up to 11mm (Presage are usually thicker than that). Being a dress watch it should be as thin as possible -IMO-, so this "compromise" with a quartz movement does more good than bad.
Seiko SNE525 in blue is about 200 dollars and has Solar. This looks like the blue Sarb dial I always wanted together with the salmon dial. Tempted but waiting for the big crash in 6 months after the second Covid wave to pick up a better tier watch.
I kinda didn't want anyone to showcase this watch, just keep it to myself. I own a SARB and this looks like the perfect quartz alternative. it is less chunky than the SARB so I think it would do much better as a dress watch. also can be found at 36mm which mimics the Rolex oyster perpetual amazingly.
Date is 07-july-2024 ! Just baught it for 120$ canadian ! So that's like 80$ American 😂. JOMA SHOP !. Man it she beautiful, the way the case finishing reflects of low light . Gives a omega aqua terra vibe.
Damn you, my second hand doesn't hit the mark. I was perfectly happy until now. I'm just kidding I didn't even notice it. Now I know what to look for on my next watch.
You and Bruce have my favorite watch channels, constantly showing watches I like and identify with. Especially appreciate not constantly hearing "it's too big, wish it was a 36-38mm"... can't even watch the other channels because of it. Another nice review, may grab a silver or blue one to fill out my SARX collection
Remember when a quartz with folded links and stamped clasp was reasonably priced ? Folded links ? For 350 US ? In what world ? Apparently the brave new Seiko world. Not for me....but to each his or her own...
The Main portion or “the actual watch itself”, (case, crystal and movement) may all be under Seiko but in order to save on costs they have the band produced somewhere else where they can be done quickly, cheaply and in large volume. In this case, you get a “Chinese band”.
@@AG-nj3ky No worries mate, I had a SARB035 for a few years but sold it due to its thickness. I'm gonna stick this one on a nice leather strap, the bracelet isn't great looking.
Meh, kind of generic and expensive for what it is. If I wanted a good quartz watch I'd look at Casio Edifice, I did and I'm very happy with my 80€ chrono with solid links and endlinks.
They've been working hard on brand recognition for many years. No wonder they position themselves higher that eg. Citizen. You want something cheaper but good quality from Seiko group buy Pulsar or Lorus.
Your review made me buy this watch! I wanted a navy blue dress watch and this one scratched the itch for me! I don’t mind quartz at all. Automatic are my preferred, but quartz are great, too. I think it’s important to have both!
Punches way above its weight. I have many highly end mechanical watches and have absolutely no issues with quality quarts. I’m a big fan of Grand Seiko high accuracy quart. Gave this one to my nephew for Xmas and miss it, but happy he has it.
I bought this watch a few months ago.. Being in love with watches, I bought a Tissot Gentleman powermatic 80 with a blue dial. The dials are comparable. Amazingly beautiful dial in both, with the same sunburst effect, but with a considerable price difference.
My daily driver in 2024. Love it. This video helped with the purchase.
It's in black also -SUR311p1 . Sarb-esque but quartz. Nice shout Rob!
I have a SUR207 identical to the one you're showing. Classic, elegant design at an entry level price. Seiko does a great job.
Was seriously considering picking up a quartz Tissot Gentleman with the blue dial since they are marked down, this Seiko I think has bumped the Tissot.
The Tissot quartz Gentleman is cheap looking espeically compared to the automatic ua-cam.com/video/sif72kcyYT0/v-deo.html
The sunburst dial of Tissot has a shallow purpleish blue if you see it in person. Seiko’s dial is more handsome. However downsides are that the bracelet feels and look cheap. I changed it with leather straps.
I'll take a SARB alternative any day
I just saw this watch today in store and it’s absolutely gorgeous
I recently picked up the titanium version (SUR375). The only difference besides the material, is the bracelet is solid main links. The price is just under $250, and definitely worth a look.
Does this mean the bracelet will feel more solid and better?
Is it hardlex though ?
@@Andre-eq5gu The crystal on the SUR375 (and the 3 other models), is sapphire.
The dial on SUR309 is better than SUR375! SUR309 is made in Japan!😄 SUR375 is made in China👎🏻
@@valengreymoon5623 thank you
Bought it two weeks ago and its really looking good.
Don't know if you see this message, can you tell me if the blue looks blue all the time or does it look black?
I was considering picking one of these up. Reminds me of my baby Snowflake in case shape, bracelet and minute markers. I love that its grab and go and a nice blue dial.
Looked at this briefly because of the similar style to the sarb. Ended up getting the sarb035
They should have made the sarb035 with a blue dial and a little thinner
Literally the same happened to me.
Bought this today. Wanted a blue dial watch, was looking at citizen mostly, tried a few citizens on that didn’t quite work for me, then looked at this and was love at first sight. So light, the dial and dial colour was spot on.
Have another quartz and a citizen eco drive. Wife has a couple automatics, both Tissot that drive her nuts as they go too fast, so this was even better for me when it was quartz. Very happy with this.
I just bought the same one. I stared at it often it's a beautiful watch with the blue face. I'd like to upgrade the bracelet though. It's the only thing I don't like about it. Mine hits the markers dead center.
Had the silver dial. Didn't like the silver dial (I assumed it was more white, but it was very silver), so I sold it. But these pieces could be a worthy only watch, if you are not a collector/watch-person.
My father has had a small, thin, quartz Seiko from the 1990's, and it has kept up with almost 3 decades of literally everything. Thousands of miles of back-country skiing and thousands of shotgun recoils later, and it still runs like clockwork... There's seemingly no need for a G-Shock 😅 For reference, my Orient Mako II had its automatic movement go haywire on me the first time I took it back country skiing... Extreme temperature and shocks somehow lead to the accuracy becoming sporadic afterwards. I recorded it being 30 minutes/day fast at times, then 2 min/day slow at other times. My local watchmaker didn't know how to fix it. I had to send it back to the seller who sent it to some repair centre of sorts. Took forever to get back to me. After that experience, my respect for quartz skyrocketed and my main piece is quartz-based from now on.
Broo do you have the photo of SUR307? I Intend to buy it, however I'm in the middle of dilema between buying a new SUR037 or second SARB035 (which a little bit scratched)
@@mscstorage3737 hi there, idk if it's too late or not but I recently bought both the SUR 307 & 309. (not the sarb035, as it's not worth it imo when prices were 1/2 3 or 4 years ago). You still need pics? by the way, the 307 dial is indeed not flat white, it's sunburst silver white. It's thus different than a GS/SARB035. It gives silver sunburst in full sunlight, flat white in natural white light and even champagne colourish in yellow light. Imo, captures light really well. You don't get the stark/cream white, but in reward, you get a unique dial no other seiko/brand has. The SUR309 on the other hand, mimics the SBGV225 GS dial really well. Ofc, the degree of finish and the satin reflection is 1/2 of the SBGV, but for 1/10th the price, imo it mimics it really well.
@@OYOYification Still have those pieces ?, I have the sur 315, kinda tempted to try 40mm versions
considering this with the white dial (SUR307P1) since the SARB035 is so darn hard to get my hands on
It would be really nice to have a head to head comparison with the tissot gentleman. Nice video.
The price is excellent. It reminds me of Grand Seiko's sbgv225. I think the dial is a really nice watch.
My thoughts exactly. This series also has color combinations not available in the Grand Seiko and baby grand seiko series.
On Amazon now for $150
4:03 I agree. Maybe Citizen is up there though? At least their Promaster lume is quite good afaik.
Your sound is so good that wearing headphones I thought someone was walking around on the floor above me
Just bought the one with the silver face 307 for $133
How do you like it? I’m looking for a cheap dress watch to wear maybe once a week.
@@CanttReed love it. Thank you
I got a similar Citizen. Eco-drive, sapphire, 100m WR. $180. Solid end links. I think it's a better value
Indeed...Citizen is usually the better value, at the Entry level IMO. Especially if its an Eco Drive model.
Which Citizen model did you get?
what series your citizen is?
Jason Schwartz - I’ve owned a Caliber 2100 Titanium Chronograph for the past 9 years. Still looking as the day I first got it, keeps accurate time and the battery just keeps going!
@@MrShinobi797 That is a good one!
what aftermarket bracelets would fit this?
Basically a quartz SARB
@@zogzog1063 you said it yourself, you have this and Sarx! Sarx have zaratsu polish if im not mistaken so polish is superior to sarb and this, which is normal! But between this sur309 and sarb finish doesnt have much difference even maybe its on the same level.
It's even dressier than SARB considering the wonderful thinness
I got a similar watch but black with no lume, I put it on a leather strap and it is a killer watch
Thats close to the sarb045 that I'm after. I might try this until I find it. Thanks.
Sarx045 was the first thing that sprang to mind. Bought mine from Rob on a Sunday sale.
I'm after the sarb045 long since discontinued. The sarx is sweet to. In some ways better.
Need COVID to go away so I can go to Mimos, it's like a 10 min drive from my house.
I see sarx035 in this one
If this had an automatic movement for an additional $50 - $100, I'd be very tempted.
Not quite "additional $50 - $100", but they already have a very similar automatic model: SARX045.
It will add some thickness, at least up to 11mm (Presage are usually thicker than that). Being a dress watch it should be as thin as possible -IMO-, so this "compromise" with a quartz movement does more good than bad.
I can tell you're using a very high-quality camera to make these videos. The clarity on my computer screen is excellent. Keep up the good work, sir. 👍
gussl's customer service is top notch. They were responsive to my questions and made the purchasing process easy.
Quarts., So whats.... Is realy beatiful and grande valeu...
I've got the titanium version of this watch. Same design, and dimensions with sapphire, all for $275.
Seiko SNE525 in blue is about 200 dollars and has Solar. This looks like the blue Sarb dial I always wanted together with the salmon dial. Tempted but waiting for the big crash in 6 months after the second Covid wave to pick up a better tier watch.
The color of this one is much better, but quartz sucks
If it was solar it would be a buy for me.
Baby Grand Seiko
Would be better without date and with solid end links.
I kinda didn't want anyone to showcase this watch, just keep it to myself. I own a SARB and this looks like the perfect quartz alternative. it is less chunky than the SARB so I think it would do much better as a dress watch. also can be found at 36mm which mimics the Rolex oyster perpetual amazingly.
The sarb033 35 are way too thick
Ferien7 nah they’re good. Could be less chunky, yes, but they’re (imo) not way too thick
@@avocadomann2373 SARB is great as an everyday piece for sure.
looks great
OP36 killer
OP41 killer
I got this watch used for $76. Absolute bang for my buck
Lookin for a good quartz watch. This seems to tick all the boxes.
thanks! love the vid, these are absolutely gorgeous
I like this guy, I mean watch
Date is 07-july-2024 ! Just baught it for 120$ canadian ! So that's like 80$ American 😂.
JOMA SHOP !.
Man it she beautiful, the way the case finishing reflects of low light . Gives a omega aqua terra vibe.
My sec hands dont hit at all 😂 but I got it 50% off so its cool. Put a really nice dark brown leather alligator strap
Damn you, my second hand doesn't hit the mark. I was perfectly happy until now. I'm just kidding I didn't even notice it. Now I know what to look for on my next watch.
It is a really nice watch.
Arrived today the Seiko sur309. Great watch. Only the bracelet makes a lot of sqeesing noice. Is that normal?
The real quartz entry is the Seiko SGEG95, also with sapphire. For $113. 7N42 movement.
They are not beautiful
nice, is another baby 9F GS? but worth it.
Mine doesn't hit the markers at all. Bad batch perhaps but doesn't bother me much tbh. The bracelet quality leaves a lot to be desired though.
mine dosent either
Does it make ticking noise? Thanks
Well done Seiko, nice watch!
Any recommendations on a leather strap for this watch?
lumibrite not working newly bought watch in philippines. Is it normal?
What do you think of the same watch in white dial?
The only one available in the UK has "P1" at the end of the model number. Does this make any difference?
P1:made by 3rd country(phili/china)
J1:made by japan
the only difference is where it is made
@@이종현-z4t will this make difference to quality?
@@mohammedsalimahmed5230
almost same, but japan made can be a little bit good quality
I bought me the watch today im hyped man
@ tip jansen wyld congratulation
@@kfnfnflfnfn8594 How do you find the watch?
Can i buy this watch , if I 'm really like and want a sarx 033? Thank you
Is the date set clockwise or counterclockwise?
Really nice!!
You and Bruce have my favorite watch channels, constantly showing watches I like and identify with. Especially appreciate not constantly hearing "it's too big, wish it was a 36-38mm"... can't even watch the other channels because of it. Another nice review, may grab a silver or blue one to fill out my SARX collection
Remember when a quartz with folded links and stamped clasp was reasonably priced ? Folded links ? For 350 US ? In what world ? Apparently the brave new Seiko world. Not for me....but to each his or her own...
It's $250 he confused the price.
got it for 140 eur, if you know even Fossil watches nowadays cost more.... It's relative.
Yeah, it’s on Amazon now for $150. “Tag” prices don’t usually last long.
It’s funny this is the clean, naked style everyone wants but the lack of words means it probably worth less than a Timex Q
How's the battery life? I want the gold tone SUR314
SUR309J1 vs SBGV225
is the lume blue or green? I cant see it.
Georgeous blue dial! But that price tag for a quartz is kinda high. There are a few Citizen models on bracelet which are like half the price.
Wrist?
Quite like that one.
I want it ☹️ it's so beautiful
whats the size of your wrist?
Nice watch. But I would consider 37-38 mm diameter piece with qtz movement. Any suggestions? thanks
take the 36mm version then
I just bought this for $162 at Macy's
Are there other band options for this??
Just go to a watch store and get a leather or nylon one for like 20 bucks.
what is "BAND CHINA" mean?
The Main portion or “the actual watch itself”, (case, crystal and movement) may all be under Seiko but in order to save on costs they have the band produced somewhere else where they can be done quickly, cheaply and in large volume. In this case, you get a “Chinese band”.
Grand Seiko SBGV225 Look :) nice clean design but i dont know how long during this cheap movement :)
SEiKO is Nice 👍🏻
He said 'retail price $350' but ticket said 250
If only this came at 36-37mm. Sick and tired of 40mm "dresswatches"
They come in 36mm as well. Black, silver and blue dials.
@@Grundog really? Can you please share there reference numbers. I searched for them extensively without any luck.
@@AG-nj3ky SUR315P1 - silver, SUR317P1 - blue, SUR319P1 - black. I received the silver dial the other day, it's decent for the money, nice and thin.
@@Grundog ah man many thanks. Yes i also appreciate the size and thickness.
@@AG-nj3ky No worries mate, I had a SARB035 for a few years but sold it due to its thickness. I'm gonna stick this one on a nice leather strap, the bracelet isn't great looking.
350? Looked like a 2 to me
Is 14cm wrist can wear this ?
Too big, but there are 36 mm versions (black, blue and white).
Retail price shows $250 not $350.
Meh, kind of generic and expensive for what it is. If I wanted a good quartz watch I'd look at Casio Edifice, I did and I'm very happy with my 80€ chrono with solid links and endlinks.
Does sapphire matter on a dress watch?
it probably does, given the face of the watch is in contact with the cuff all the time.
Not on a dress watch
what is the lug width?
I usually cover all sizes in the beginning
Casios quartz watches ALWAYS hit the markers.
Hy broo,what is the diameter of its dial?? Please let me know..because I also would like to buy this type..
40.2mm
100m wr bro 😊
nice
Why get this when you can spend more money on a MVMT watch that is way worse!
Its quartz movevement is durable? Can it withstand normal use for 10 years?
yes easily
@@Starstreak170 Good to know!
The indices should be fully lumed like the Rolex datejust.
Seiko no longer synonymous with value. Seems very expensive for what it is.
They've been working hard on brand recognition for many years. No wonder they position themselves higher that eg. Citizen. You want something cheaper but good quality from Seiko group buy Pulsar or Lorus.
seeing a TICKing seiko is so irritating
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