One of the Coolest Dials On A Seiko Diver - Seiko SRPD09
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
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Many of Seiko’s entry-level divers, such as the SKX, Sumo, Turtle, and King Turtle collections, are enthusiast favorites and have a similar overall feel present in their design. In this video, I’ll take a closer look at the SRPD09, an IP-coated version of Seiko’s sometimes-overlooked Samurai with a Save the Ocean blue gradient dial. I’ve been wearing this watch a lot lately, and I think it’s easily one of the best Seiko diver dials for the price.
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Been wearing this watch for a year now, was my 1st mechanical watch. Love it.
That’s a hell of a first mechanical watch. Enjoy it nick and thanks for watching!
I was thinking of getting this watch, it would be my first watch over $40, should I get it? I love how it lookes and I love the use of a rotating dial
@@TeddyBaldassarre hello teddy super review do you know any good looking 22mm seiko stainless braccelete to fit this watch?
Just bought the king samurai "dark manta ray", so excited for it to arrive and see it in person.
At 14 , this is my only mechanical watch, but I have the Padi version. What a beast!!
The misaligned chapter rings have been going on for so long with Seiko that I'm beginning to wonder if they're actually trolling us at this point.
The value-for-money ratio of Seiko mechanical watches is actually not very good right now, it's just that it *used* to be really good and this was the case for a long time (decades I believe) and so, consequently, they really built up a reputation for being great value-for-money and because that's been repeated so many times people still think that they are. They've downgraded the movements and upgraded the prices (you used to get the 6R15 for ~$300 and up, now you have to pay at least ~$700-800), the chapter rings are consistently misaligned, and the bezels are very frequently misaligned on their dive watches. Absolutely shameful.
If you want good value-for-money under $1000, and especially if you want Japanese, check out Orient and Citizen. I'll also point out that you can get a Ball watch in excellent-used to new (old stock) condition for under $1000 if you shop around, and that is a *hell* of a good value right there.
@@LanguagesWithAndrew hum not sure your argument holds water most if not all there divers sell out and are only available on the gray market . Value for money is always gonna be subjective . Seikos watches have never been more popular including there Grand Seiko watches I have 2 of them plus a bunch of Seiko divers . There's plenty of nayayers that show up on every Seiko UA-cam post complaining about this are that makes you wonder why they keep showing up .... To troll maybe just saying. Fyi citizen and Orient get a fraction of the air time as Seiko sooo Seiko must be doing a whole lot things right
I agree. Glad my Seikos are older.
I won't buy another, even a GS. 10 year parts availability policy on GS??? GTFOOH
Inferior bracelets and fit, chunky cases, not my bag. And my wrist is 8.75" and could handle their offerings. Best thing about them? I never had to add a link out of the box.
For a bargain brand for specs, I have really enjoyed my Tissots over the last few years.
The blue/blk Seastar smokes this watch for the same price.
@@phillippugh2161 you missed his point. Seiko used to be good value. They built up a good reputation over the years and are indeed very popular. Unfortunately, they are raising their prices and dropping their specs because they're riding out this wave of popularity
@@brandonnickerson8934 you find value in Tissot... Hum ok I guess everything is subjective cause they can't hardly give them away reason why they sell for a fraction of there retail prices . Don't get me wrong there not bad watches , but folks don't line up to buy them . But to each there own guess you stumbled on this Seiko post my mistake ... Ok 😉😉👌
My very first watch was the SRPD23. Just got in to the hobby a couple months ago. It was a VERY close call between that one and this one. Will probably still grab this one eventually 😎 Very cool. Nice review brother! 🤙
I have this watch except without the PVD, the stainless bracelet version. The beauty and angles of the dial truly cannot be conveyed in pictures or video, it’s stunning.
I bought one of these last year, it was my first mechanical watch. The samurai fits on my 6" wrist, it's got crazy small lug to lug measurements. The rubber strap is crazy long though, so I bought a Ritche strap and threw it on that.
Absolutely fantastic watch! I love mine to bits.
Thank you for bringing my watch of choice to light. I absolutely love the SRPD09. As a new watch enthusiast a couple of years ago I wanted something different from the norm and the most popular watches. It was always 007, 009, classic turtle, classic samurai etc etc. They all look great but I wanted something that stood out. The STO line gave me what I wanted and it's perfect. The dark blue strap and dial looks amazing on the ionized black coating. It's a great blend of the rugged reliable samurai shape with a modern masculine color scheme.
Two days ago, I recieved my fifth Seiko, the "King Samurai" Save The Ocean SRPE33K1 for a really good deal - It is my second Samurai.
It is a stunning watch, the chapter lines are perfectly lined up and it's even better on a OMEGA black/grey Bond NATO strap.
Out of curiosity, how much did it cost you? I'm the market for the same piece.
@@ChinertownForum I paid 3.996,- Danish kroner (crowns) - I saved 999,-
Euro: 537,13 - saved 134,28
British pounds: 476,03 - saved 119,01
US dollars: 653,05 - saved 163,26
I bought the same one a few month ago. I am an actual diver and work on boats in Indonesia. Its my day to day backup diver. Also using a dive comp ofc! I use atomic watch app, for accuracy test on all muly collection. This model here balanced out at +2sec per day
how many rounds you winding it in the start ?
Always enjoy your reviews.
I do not need anymore watches, like many I’m sure who saw this, but getting it anyway. 😊
Just picked up one today - and completely overlooked this one in the past. Glad I've added this to my collection.
I discovered this channel and watch enthusiasm in the first months of Covid and its been a blessing in a stressful time. Its a great hobby if you can remember it doesn't cost anything to look and buy only what you can afford to enjoy. I appreciate the video you did recently that mentioned the dangerous of consumerism and keeping things in perspective. I enjoy your reviews and spent some pleasant time window shopping coming up with my wish list for your collection giveaway. Good luck all.
I have the Turtle version of that, super hot dial. Have a look at the Manta dial Samurai SRPE33,in daylight that dial is even more insane.
The manta dial is breathtaking. If the watch didn't have a cyclops crystal, I'd probably own one as we speak.
@@bobmclennan1727 I'm still deciding if I'm gonna pop the cyclop off myself.
This is seriously an amazing Sieko time piece. Beautiful design, dive watch makes it a plus and looks crazy comfortable. Great Vid Teddy, I gotta check your website out.
Thank you for using your wrist for wrist shots!!! It looks great
Got a turtle “Great White Shark” as my first mechanical watch about an year and a half ago and love it to this day.
Keep the great work, greetings from Portugal!
Holding the watch like that in the thumbnail really helps glaze into the watch
had this watch a few years back, absolutely loved it and the rubber strap was ridiculously comfortable. the only problem with it was it just didn't have that variability, it did one thing great but you could really only wear it in one situation so I had to sell. it was seriously one of the most comfortable summer watches though. definitely recommended
Ive never understood ppl that have to wear certain watches at certain times! Just wear it who care what others think. I wear my diver everywhere and couldn't care less if it fits the situation.
I bought this model in early 2020 with the intention of using it for scuba diving while on vacation. That... obviously hasn't happened yet, but I'm looking forward to it someday. In the meantime, I'll throw in my two cents in regards to its overall quality:
- the dial is unbelievable. UA-cam can't do it justice; it's beautiful indoors and becomes something entirely different in sunlight. You have to see it in person to really get the full effect.
- Mine runs about ten seconds +/- per day. For a watch this price (call it "the high end of entry level,") that's a great rate.
- I guess I got lucky because my chapter ring is dead on, at least to the naked eye. The bezel is off by a hair, but that aforementioned tiny bit of play makes it easy to line up properly.
To quote Ferris Bueller, "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."
Great review. How you and your channel has refined over the last few years it’s truly awesome. Definitely among the best of watch reviews out there particularly the cinematography and word play. Cheers, bro
Greatly appreciate that Jack. Cheers to you!
This is a beautiful watch. The blue really stands out.
Just received my second strap from you in the mail today. I put it on my 5kx, looks good. Your straps are really nice and its awesome they're made in my old home state of Massachusetts.
Just bought this, was hard to find a good deal in Canada but I finally made it happen. Thank you for this amazing recommendation!
Lug to lug distance is far more important than the case size. I got this watch from a local watch store for $300. Wear it all the time
Damn you. I thought I was clean and no longer addicted to Seiko divers, or their mods (Like I don't have enough already.)
I'm an 8 inch wrist and this watch and the 43.5 Oris aquis fit absolutely perfectly
I got the Turtle SRPC91 for around 300$ brand new from an AD (in Sweden where watches are more expensive than in the US for example) Best bargain I've done. My favorite of pretty much all the dials I've ever seen
I have a dark manta save the ocean samurai. It looked pretty good in the picture, but when I put it on, I was shocked at what an impressive watch it is.
The misaligned chapter ring would drive me insane there is no way I could live with it.
I got mine by chance at the Seiko store last week. They charged only 356 brand new and told me it was a great deal. (I guess it was apparently). I picked it up because the dial stood out so much but was also wary about the size since normally I go for 38-40mm only. I think it wears like a 40 and am very happy with my purchase.
I would love to see You review the “Baby Alpinist” Models
I like your presage.
My first mechanical watch was a Seiko, I just love them, you can find one for all occasions
Sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel are must at this price range
Fully agree with the size. I always thought panerai would be to big but when i tried the luminor due 42mm i fell in love. May favorite watch now. It wears great. Always try it on! :)
This is a NICE diver!
I can definitely see me wearing something like this
Funny I'm wearing my SRPC91 right now at work! My head spun so fast when I saw the icon for this video!
I'm supporting a Kickstarter project by MMI Watches - the Turret. The case looks like the Samurai, not only 40mm in diameter. I'm looking forward to delivery and (hopefully) availability of the case on the market for modding /building purposes. Good video. Keep at it!
I was debating myself whether to get SBDY019 for myself. This video definitely helped me. Thank you Teddy 🙏🏽
As a new viewer of your channel the content and watch are very interesting to know and I am getting addicted to your content.
Its true, i was not sure and worried, when i read the diameter is 44mm. I Usually wear 40-41 mm, then i tried it on seiko store, surprise surprise, fits perfectly on my wrist. 😂
I know it’s a long shot, but anyway here it goes.....
Hey Teddy! When I was in my teenage years, my father gifted me a micro brand watch called Elysee Helios. To this day I think it’s still one of the most beautiful watch in my collection. I can barely find any information about this watch anywhere. It would be amazing if you tracked this watch down and did a review on it.
Thank you
Sincerely, a fan
Thank you for this video! I recently got the SRPC91 Save the Turtle Ocean and love it! I want to try on this Samurai too.
Greetings from Egypt. I am lost deciding which Seiko (I have a Citizen and I prefer Japanese watches) to own as my first then was thinking, why not choose a watch that represents the country of origin in most aspects ?, so the "save the ocean" would be a good choice since Japan is an Island in the middle of the ocean, a Samurai edition would be a plus as it represents it's past (a history that molded their present as a country) and something that shows great honour and pride. So I think I made my choice now owning a watch that shows/represents it's country of origin in many aspects. A Samurai, save the ocean watch 😊
Bought this as my first "real watch" based largely on your first review. Still love it every time I see it. I have it on a dark blue nato and it's a serious eye catcher. I'd love to get an ion matched bracelet for it if they every make one.
Definitely check out the SRPB55 for a different take on this case.
Good comprehensive review for a nice watch - although my Seiko AD hates it when people pronounce it as PROSSPEX - it’s actually PRO / SPEX as an abbreviation of Professional Specifications .
5,4,3,2,1 just counting down waiting on all the seko naysayers who jump on every Seiko diver UA-cam post . Complaining about the chapter ring and bracelet. It's a old and tired complaint at this point in the game . My advice to you guys and you know who you are .... Move on to a different brand it's just that easy . Right now Seikos have never been so hot with most model selling out . Every brand has there thing that's make them unique. Thanks Teddy for all the Seiko content keep it coming
I think you should discuss SRPE39 Manta Ray as well if you're into this one 😉
I got this Christmas, the spb101j1. This is my first automatic watch and I love it.
Very impressive watch. I tried it in the shop couple of months ago. And a video also deserves 👍
Please don't tell me I'm the only one who actually really likes the Prospex ''X'' on the dial
All prospects should have a X !!
I don’t mind it and it fits well in a diver.
i saw this watch for the first time today and bought it instantly. such a beauty!
Irridex how does it look irl i am having a hard time chosing this one and skx007
@@edwinloves-old-songs744 Pretty much as seen on the video. the Dial may be a bit darker blue when its not in sunlight. thats pretty much it. i prefer the hands on the save the ocean one, and the fact that the bezel is angled outwards more compared to the skx007.
I have the Turtle version of the dial. Amazing watch. I like the Samurai second hand better though.
It is, of course, a gorgeous dial that reminds me not only of the Save the Ocean samurai but also the PADI MAS. I wish that Seiko had used this dial in the PADI Samurai. It would have been a home run instead of the extremely pedestrian black dial that the PADI Samurai comes with.
I just submitted the 5 watch collection draw. It was fun. Some of my faved watches are above the 1500 mark, though. It's a great experience to go through many of the watches I wouldn't other wise research on. Keep pumping out good quality videos, Teddy! Even my 8yo son is a fan now. Speaking of whom, I'd like to see you do a video talking about child/youth watches. He is wear a Casio now but I'm not sure what he should grow into, sizewise. He will eventually get all of my collection, but for now reviews and suggestion on watches suitable for their smaller wrists would be fun and helpful. Thanks, Teddy! I hope I can win.
definitely, Seiko is my favorite, never disappoints
Teddy if you get a chance, have a look at the new version of this watch, the 2020 release SRPE33 it has an even better looking dial and arguably one of the best looking dials on any watch
Until they release the new titanium ones with the same dial that has a slightly green tint to the blue which is gonna be even more beautiful :D
@@GTTwincam no way I just bought the SRPE33K1 last week!
@@ubaidu7384 yeah dude mine came in Friday last week too 😁 rest assured the titanium one will be a hefty step up in prices so I'm good with mine.
@@GTTwincam yup I thought the SRPE33 was expensive at £560, no chance I'd be able to afford if it was any more expensive 😂
Funny, I bought this exact watch when it first came out (at least a year or more ago if I recall correctly) and only just recently started wearing it again (I have too many watches to rotate through I guess) and like you Teddy, love it! Forgot how much I liked wearing it actually, and it's the perfect size for my 7.25-inch wrist.
Great video love seeing all the different styles of watches.
Thats the best badass looking Seiko Diver ever. I wish it was 40mm with 20mm lugs it would fit my 17sm wrist better but as you said its not good to stick always to the size that we think its normal, so imagine im selling my Steinhart now(cuz lack of original design) to buy this Seiko Samurai 😁
Me: *watches a reviews of an awesome watch*
The money in my wallet: *chuckles* I’m in danger
Seriously haha. I just bought a watch now I'm coughing up for this one hahaha.
Teddy is by far the best watch UA-camr
Watching this while wearing my srpd11 with the same dial, it is gorgeous, its also my first automatic
Awesome American made straps!
Nice watch same dial as my turtle, it’s a shame I’m not into Samurai’s. I’ve enjoyed scrolling on your online shop while playing in your giveaway , such a joy choosing 5 watches with a total of $5,000. More of this please, this so called giveaway or something😅
I got the 1st Gen samurai save the ocean with silver case. I still very enjoy till now😊
I have the SRPC93 which is very similar with differences being The lume is all green and the rotating bezel is all blue with the same movement I prefer it on a nato, mine is on a grey and blue nato strap, it plays with the light so well fading from blue to black and is very nice especially when it captures the light the blue actually shines brighter depending on the intensity of light
Just bought a SRPC93K1. Lovely watch for the money.
One of he coolest divers I´ve seen, but not that a fan on pvd coatings. I prefer the steel option. SRPE33 is one of my favorites.
Bruh I’d sub to that seiko only review channel in a blink
This diver dial just POPS!!
Agreed 100%
When I bought my SRPD11 in japan, I was between this one and the turtle :) ended up with the turtle but wanted to take home both!
Beautiful watch, I got it, the only thing I’ll change will be the glass for Shapiro one.
My first “real” watch. Love it
Was very close to buying one of these exact models for myself for Xmas, but got a 6r35 Sumo for the same price. Love it 😁
Would like to see you review the new Alpinist as I'm thinking of trading my 017 for the new prospex as I prefer the slightly bigger case size.
Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
Amazing Seiko Teddy!!! It's beautiful 😍
Bought this in 2019 when it came out, first mechanical watch I’d owned. It was a great watch, I let it go a couple of months ago. Regretted it since.
It's surely a big watch with 44mm diameter. but when i put it around y small 6 1/2 inch wrist, i was surprised how comfortable i felt with the strap - added to my collection now..
A review of any piece from the Fireman collection by Ball would be nice to see. There's a real scarcity of content on YT for this brand, which is a shame
Very nice! 😃 I have the SRPB53!
Man You should make a strictly Seiko Channel !! Trying to find a Nice Seiko diver under 2k and I am getting lost hahahaha....any suggestions? not black
I'd love to see a review of the Traska Commuter!
Teddy, enjoy all your videos... would like to see reviews of brands made in the US, especially RGM.
very nice, I have the turtle of this line. What about the new Titanium Shogun? The one with the white dial looks great!
I own the "Save The Ocean" Turtle, which has the exact same dial. I Love that watch.
Save the ocean is lightt blue. These are the blue whales.
@@donquique1 uhhh...yeah bro. It looks EXACTLY the same as that dial. Look it up.
Great content Teddy as usual, was wondering if you could do a review on the Bell and Ross BR05 (if not done already). Would like to see and hear your thoughts. Thinking of purchasing one down the track or the Rado Captain Cook Bronze, maybe both. Cheers
Hi Teddy, you are showing often Seiko watches in your chanel. Do you see in a near future Seiko watches available throught your web site ?
Thanks
Daniel
Great video as always!
I was wondering if you could review the newest 38.5 mm Seiko Presage Cocktail Times?
There is basically no good content for these watches while they look really good!
What is the production hold up on the newer Samurai's? Seiko Prospex “King Samurai” SRPE35 and SRPE37 watches (black and white textured dials)
If you like the dial you can also check out the SRPC91
Love the videos teddy!!
I would LOVE if you created a Seiko channel 🔥
My opinion about this and other Seiko Samurais, Seiko should make them the step up from the Turtle. The Samurai should have at least a different movement, higher VPH at 28,000, have a Day-Date instead of Date-Just, and sapphire crystal.
I just got the SRPC91 Blue Whale version of this watch, it's just amazing.
Nice choice 👍🏻
@@TeddyBaldassarre thanks Teddy. My first Seiko actually. Couldn't be happier.
Waiting for that Seiko exclusive channel lol
Love the review, love the watch, love the loom. Hate the strap. Hate this setting. Really getting tired of the room you’re in and that lighting. I feel like I’m at my massage therapist. Thanks Teddy SEIKO IS KING !!!
Just got a new seiko diver , not sure what the "model" is though , however the only difference I see is the dial/face
I have the SRPC93, one of my favorites.
Can you review the seiko astron plz? Maybe the kintaro hattori special edition? 😊I know you don't like quartz watches , but it's the highest quality gps watch out there with fantastic looks
Spb079 review!