Seiko Diver's 2023 Reissue [SJE093] [SBEN003] - First Impressions and Your Questions Answered

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  • Опубліковано 14 лис 2024

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  • @cheesychester9647
    @cheesychester9647 7 місяців тому +1

    Just got my SJE093 in yesterday. Wow, what a stunner. Perfect partner for my Aqua Terra 38 white. Need to figure out how to get the Seiko buckle out and onto my Artem strap like you did.

  • @Nightfury0695
    @Nightfury0695 Рік тому +4

    The 6L37 is basically same as 6L35 but manufactured with different materials for certain parts to improve durability and with overall more shock resistance. Its similar to how Seiko produces the 8L for their dive watches, certain standards to adhere to their dive watch specifications. I rotate between my SJE083 King Seiko and Pelagos 39 through the week for work and I find my SJE to be more accurate after a week, barely deviates more than +3 seconds after a week while the Pelagos 39 is around +10-15 seconds off so the 6L is definitely not a bad movement compared to the Tudor apart from the power reserve. After all the 6L35 movement was produced to be similar to a ETA2892 which you still find in most luxury brands with rebranded name at the same price point.
    You probably are one of the first ones to get SJE093. I'm patiently waiting for mine since my AD said they will only receive by the end of September. Congratulations and a lume shot would have been great. Maybe a youtube short incoming with a lume shot?

  • @underachievingwatchcollect1878

    Great video Sanjay and I like all your divers. If you ever sell one let it be the BB58 bronze 😎. That Seiko dial is simple perfection . Best regards

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +2

      Thank you, my friend! Yeah the BB58 Bronze is the one that I could part with when I have to 😁

  • @nerychristian
    @nerychristian Рік тому +3

    I own this watch. I love it. Probably the second favorite Seiko in my collection. The first being the King Seiko SJE089. I just wish that Seiko would have kept the "Water 150 Resist" text on the dial. And made it 39mm. It feels a little small on my wrist.

    • @javiersaturno9689
      @javiersaturno9689 10 місяців тому

      what wrist size do you have?

    • @nerychristian
      @nerychristian 10 місяців тому +1

      @@javiersaturno9689 Im guessing 7 inches

  • @edmundchiang
    @edmundchiang Рік тому +3

    According to one of the Janpanese descriptions: ケースコーティング:ダイヤシールド which is translated into "Case coating: diamond shield" which seems to suggests that the steel has "Diashield"

  • @smoko321
    @smoko321 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for doing this video! I pre-ordered one and the wait is killing me. I bought the SLA017 in 2017, but with my 5 3/4" wrist, it was still a bit large for me. Was so excited to see the announcement for the SJE093.

    • @dyslexicbien
      @dyslexicbien Рік тому +1

      I have a small wrist too. And 46mm is my sweet spot. I hope ill get this piece too

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +2

      Hope you both get your pieces in soon! Can't be long now 👍

  • @PanSearedRibeye68
    @PanSearedRibeye68 Рік тому +1

    I’m also a Seikopath. Congratulations!

  • @stevenl7093
    @stevenl7093 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the review. I have the SLA017 which I love but its a bit large for my wrist so letting it go for this one. Only wish they would have used everbrillant on this one. People are worried about accuracy but a few seconds a day makes little difference to me personally. The looks are spot on. Can't wait.

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      Mine is running very accurately!
      Hope you get yours soon!

  • @mmnorton1
    @mmnorton1 Рік тому +3

    Seiko need to put a clasp on their rubber SLA straps given the price point, similar to the Oyster flex and omega options

  • @martinharrison4245
    @martinharrison4245 Рік тому +1

    Its basically a smaller version of the sla017. I have the sla043, and my wrist is 7.5 , so thats perfect for me. I have 2 lovely tudors , but i still prefer my seiko sla043 over my black bay. These seikos are just incredible watches , but the movement in my tudor is way more accurate. I love my seiko sla043 , its my favorite watch in my collection. Its so robust , and still looks as new as the day i got it. Enjoy it sanjay , because they are special .

    • @LTTang
      @LTTang Рік тому +1

      I too still prefer my SLA043 over this one. I’m just a sucker for a blue dial. It’s also very well executed.

  • @oliverfaustino6696
    @oliverfaustino6696 Рік тому +2

    Some people are moaning about the bezel insert being a tad smaller than the slot for it. There was this apparent gap at the edges of the insert based on some photos of dummy units used for the press launch. On your videos, I don't see this "gap". I hope you can tell us more about this. Thanks!

  • @chazfromtheburg
    @chazfromtheburg Рік тому +1

    Love it! 🥳 congrats, Sanjay!

  • @whodeycinbengals
    @whodeycinbengals Рік тому +4

    I wore the spb143 as my daily for over a year and I loved most everything about it, except for the movement. I inevitably sold it and now I really wish that I had jumped on the sla017’s when they came out. These 37 mm 62 mas’ look phenomenal, but the 017 is a better size for me, and with prices being what they are now for the 017, I doubt that I ever add one to the collection. I don’t know, there’s just something about those Sunday grey dials on all of the 62mas reissues that just does it for me. IMO they are the greatest looking divers out there, regardless of brand!

  • @Watchofthenorth
    @Watchofthenorth Рік тому +2

    Good video as always ❤ Love my spb143 despite having the lumepip. It’s running about +5 sec a week, so very good. But the sje093 looks sooo good and well executed! I really want one now 😊👌

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for the kind words! The SPB143 is a fantastic watch!

  • @Martinhauer
    @Martinhauer Рік тому +1

    First of all, congratulations on the beautiful Seiko.
    I've been a bit dissatisfied with Seiko for quite some time now but with this watch I'm giving it another try.
    On paper the Tudor BB54 is indeed better, but from the feelings I just like the Seiko better.
    So this will be my first Seiko after a long time, I hope that Seiko has done a good job.

  • @kevins8971
    @kevins8971 Рік тому +23

    I ama Seiko fan and also own several Tudor. Would take the SJE093 over the BB54 all day.

    • @cousineddie3302
      @cousineddie3302 Рік тому +8

      U nuts lol

    • @ProfessorPesca
      @ProfessorPesca Рік тому +5

      Agreed, I get the arguments about movements but the design and looks of this are a total winner for me.

    • @Nom_AnorVSJedi
      @Nom_AnorVSJedi Рік тому

      In what way is the Seiko better than the Tudor?

    • @CaptainSnappy
      @CaptainSnappy Рік тому +3

      @@Nom_AnorVSJedi objectively, none. Subjectively, some people just like Seiko and this model is more limited than most Tudors.

    • @willywampa9022
      @willywampa9022 Рік тому +1

      @@CaptainSnappy Finishing is better on the Seiko. The only downsides IMO are the movement and the lack of bracelet on the Seiko.

  • @theguardian3431
    @theguardian3431 Рік тому +4

    This watch is gorgeous. However, for the price point, a steel bracelet should be included. It's also odd for Seiko not to update the power reserve on their L movements. We have a situation now where the 6R movements have a higher 70hr power reserve.

    • @kentlewis988
      @kentlewis988 Рік тому +1

      Yes, however the slimmer 6L is a "fair" tradeoff...in my opinion (your opinion may differ). 🙂

    • @SGM805
      @SGM805 Рік тому

      @@kentlewis988true

  • @walklikeronald
    @walklikeronald Рік тому

    Was pumped to see you review this!

  • @yuanbali3761
    @yuanbali3761 Рік тому

    Congrats bro🎉very nice SEIKO! Hope I could get soon! Love this one ❤

  • @peterashton5941
    @peterashton5941 Рік тому

    Thank you for showing us this beautiful watch. Does it use standard spring bars or the Seiko fat bars? Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @mgshoutman
    @mgshoutman Рік тому

    Thank you very much for this first impression. Do you know the reference of the black rubber strap ?
    Also love to see a comparison with the SLA017 which I previously owned. We need to wait a while for this.
    Last can’t wait to receive this piece. Yes it is pricy but through to the 62MAS

  • @JeffreyMcMahon
    @JeffreyMcMahon Рік тому +3

    This is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen. My wrist is 8 inches, so it's probably too small for me.

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому

      Hey Jeff,
      Hope you're well!
      Have you considered the SLA065? It's a similar watch, but quite a bit larger than this one.
      You could also check out the SLA037...but that one is egregiously priced

    • @JeffreyMcMahon
      @JeffreyMcMahon Рік тому +1

      @@engineer_wannabe I would prefer if the SLA065 had a gray dial and more design language like the 037. I'm okay, though. I have 3 SLA models, the 055, 023, and 051, all on Waffles and Tropics. Best.

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      I'm sure Seiko will eventually oblige....just a matter of time haha 😁
      Glad to hear that you're still enjoying your time away from bracelets!

    • @JeffreyMcMahon
      @JeffreyMcMahon Рік тому

      @@engineer_wannabe Yes, Seiko will always have something to tempt me with, some new SLA model or other.

    • @Nofold3
      @Nofold3 Рік тому +2

      I preordered this the day came out wish I got mine already lol

  • @austinzizzi1142
    @austinzizzi1142 Рік тому

    I love the vintage bathyscaph design

  • @JP-qq5em
    @JP-qq5em Рік тому

    Thanks for making this great video! Quick question: is the rehaut polished like the SLA017, 037, 043? At some angles in your video it looks polished and sometimes it looks brushed. Thanks!

  • @drregmonster4371
    @drregmonster4371 Рік тому

    I watch your videos just to remind me how infinitely valuable I am! Haha!

  • @LeeePowers
    @LeeePowers Рік тому +2

    I kind of like it.
    I think Seiko's very own lower end 62MAS interpretations don't quite hit the mark.
    The 6R powered interpretations always seem to have a bezel that always looks fat.
    This bezel seems to be the perfect size.
    Misaligned or otherwise.
    Almost worth trying to sell my SLA021.

    • @kentlewis988
      @kentlewis988 Рік тому

      Agree! The size (width) of the bezel plays a huge part in the overall look of the face of the watch - myself I much prefer a smaller width bezel insert, regardless of material used. It is one of the reasons I pulled the trigger on this new 62mas vs. the earlier versions. Size is important.

  • @celestino6870
    @celestino6870 Рік тому

    Hi Sanjay. The Artem strap is standard spring bar yes? Looks good on the 093..Planning to order one myself.

  • @austinzizzi1142
    @austinzizzi1142 Рік тому +1

    Why did you choose this over the 54. I own a 54 right now but this one looks amazing

  • @beck4218
    @beck4218 Рік тому

    The original tropic strap was signed on the back of the buckle. The ZML01 waffle was unsigned.

  • @alexwithwatches6534
    @alexwithwatches6534 Рік тому +1

    Perhaps I missed it in the video, is there any improvement on positive ratchet feel for the bezel action on this SJE or is it like most dampened Seikos? Aside from movement and bracelet advantages the 54 has another strong feature, Tudor's 60 click bezel is class leading imo. Although, I've heard the 54 lume is less than desirable. Aesthetically I lean SJE, missed opportunity for the brand to introduce a proper upgraded bracelet considering its place in the market and introducing the 6L into it.

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому

      Great question! It does have a signature, dampened, "Seiko bezel" feeling

    • @alexwithwatches6534
      @alexwithwatches6534 Рік тому

      @@engineer_wannabe much appreciate the response. I've purged much of my collection and without a diver, so the search for a diver is on, wish it were readily available to try which makes your videos all the more valuable.

  • @MarcusGLovesWatches
    @MarcusGLovesWatches Рік тому +3

    Would take this over any black bay 👍

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому

      Haha Are you going to get one? I know you said "no" but it has been a couple of weeks since then 😛

    • @MarcusGLovesWatches
      @MarcusGLovesWatches Рік тому +1

      @@engineer_wannabe nah - living vicariously through you .

  • @chrisbarbz9238
    @chrisbarbz9238 Рік тому

    Congrats Sanjay. I'm still contemplating on this one vs the BB54. And I think that's a cool comparison video idea. 😁😁

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      Haha maybe I'll be able to borrow a BB54 in the future....my BB54 review should be coming out over the next week. Maybe that'll help with your decision

  • @JohnCannonBand
    @JohnCannonBand Рік тому +3

    Damn I'm so jealous. I think you're literally like one of the first people to get these. I don't even think they are selling these online

  • @austinzizzi1142
    @austinzizzi1142 Рік тому +1

    I want this but not because of the seiko part, but because I’m a fan of the vintage Blancpain divers and this is basically as close as you can get to the vintage bathyscaph

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому

      I believe there was a limited edition BP Bathyscaphe that had vintage proportions...but I'm not certain 🙂

    • @austinzizzi1142
      @austinzizzi1142 Рік тому

      @@engineer_wannabe there were the jour date 70s that looked good and were limited but they still came in at 43mm

  • @garretthu2466
    @garretthu2466 Рік тому

    It’s not Everbriliant steel, it also has Diashield coating. There is a naming issue in the USA so that can no longer call it Diashield nor can include the tag stating that but the watch does indeed have it. According to the Japanese site, they mention Diashield but not Zaratsu finishing so we can assume it’s not Zaratsu. Either way, congrats. I’m waiting patiently for mine! 😊

    • @willywampa9022
      @willywampa9022 Рік тому +1

      Zaratsu polishing is just getting the surfaces flat and shiny on a lapping machine ("Zaratsu" comes from how Japanese watchmakers pronunced the brand name of the Swiss lapping machine "Sallaz"). This watch case has been lapped to get the flat surfaces, like many other brands do.

    • @garretthu2466
      @garretthu2466 Рік тому

      ⁠@@willywampa9022Yes indeed, but a flat polished surface doesn’t mean it’s Sallaz though right?

  • @jeid3822
    @jeid3822 4 місяці тому +1

    Compare it to SEIKO SPB 453 SIR❤😊

  • @GThelljumper091
    @GThelljumper091 6 місяців тому

    Hi man, planning to buy an artem strap to wear on a sje101, i think i have a wrist size basically the same as you, what size for the strap did you get?

  • @Nofold3
    @Nofold3 Рік тому +1

    Still waiting for mine. Where do you live ?

  • @caligulasen6028
    @caligulasen6028 Рік тому

    Thnx for the information 🎉

  • @kentlewis988
    @kentlewis988 Рік тому

    Sanjay - since I have you to "blame" (🤣) for me purchasing this watch, can I ask you about that Artem strap? Did you change the 20mm spring bars to 19mm spring bars, and what color stitching did you go with - the white or the gray?
    Thank you for your time.

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      Haha Congratulations! I'm really happy for you!
      Yes indeed, I swapped the springbars for 19mm, 1.8mm diameter springbars from Esslinger 👍
      I have both the White and Grey stitched one....I think I like the white stitching better, but it's hard to pick between the two

    • @kentlewis988
      @kentlewis988 Рік тому

      Greetings Sanjay! - Hope you and the loved ones in your "inner circle" are all doing well. Thought I should reach out to you and see if you have found (or even heard of) - a mesh bracelet that would be worthy of this watch?

  • @ridewith7480
    @ridewith7480 Рік тому +1

    i have 3 Tudor BB and 5 62mas reissue... i will take 62mas over the tudor....

  • @davidb9531
    @davidb9531 7 місяців тому

    Do you still have it Sanjay?

  • @paulofreire3499
    @paulofreire3499 11 місяців тому

    The bezel is in ceramic?

  • @kyawnyisoe4392
    @kyawnyisoe4392 Рік тому

    What do you recommend? SJE 093 vs SLA 043? Prices are more or less same.

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      SJE093 for me! 😁 I have a small wrist and it wears like a dream! I also don't like the baby blue seconds hand on the SLA043.
      But the more important question is: What do you like better?

    • @kyawnyisoe4392
      @kyawnyisoe4392 Рік тому

      @@engineer_wannabe Agreed. I have also 16.5 cm wrist. So, it is crucial for me to try it first, before I decide. Appreciated all your video and reviews. Keep the good work. Cheers.

  • @d0rifto1
    @d0rifto1 Рік тому

    have you ever tried on a sla037 or 43 ? wondering since ive had those to try on before. wondering how it compares to those, thanks !

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      I briefly had the SLA037. It was alright but unsuitable for my small wrist. This wears much better for me!

    • @d0rifto1
      @d0rifto1 Рік тому

      @@engineer_wannabe whats your wrist size? im about 6.75"

  • @Nom_AnorVSJedi
    @Nom_AnorVSJedi Рік тому

    Is the 6L movement inferior to the 8L found in the SLA017??

  • @vanwilder1101
    @vanwilder1101 Рік тому +1

    Nice review, that 62mas Seiko is simply gorgeous- however that strap is horrible (subjective) I'm sure youll find a better one. A tropic strap really does finish off the 62mas- you can get so many aftermarket ones. By the way, how small is your wrist? That watch looks big on you 🤔

  • @ShadowJ20
    @ShadowJ20 Рік тому

    Can you fit a 20mm strap on the SJE093?

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому

      It depends on the strap. Generally speaking, it should be fine. But some look worse than others

  • @Kevinx3
    @Kevinx3 Рік тому +1

    cool info on that 3 o clock pip!

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I was so surprised to see it!

    • @juanreyes7992
      @juanreyes7992 Рік тому

      I found there are 2 versions of the SPB143 dial, the first one without the lume pip at 3.
      Thanks for the video. It is a beautiful piece!

  • @hermanzk9916
    @hermanzk9916 Рік тому +1

    You must be an insane person who sold a tudor BB54 just to buy a Seiko! just kidding, I own SLA043 the briliant steel Seiko and I love it!

  • @ShadowJ20
    @ShadowJ20 Рік тому

    SLA055 or SJE093?

  • @emoroje
    @emoroje Рік тому

    No lume shot????

  • @grzebowolf
    @grzebowolf Рік тому

    What about the bezel - ceramic or not?

  • @beck4218
    @beck4218 Рік тому

    Is there an Ultra Deep in your future?

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      I love the Ultra Deep but I don't think I could pull it off...haha 😅

  • @Castaface
    @Castaface Рік тому

    Hi Sanjay. Didn't know Artem made a short sailcloth strap -- been looking for one for a while since most sailcloth straps are a bit long for a 6 inch wrist. Is that the white or grey stitching on yours?
    Thanks and keep up the great content. :)

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      Hey there,
      Yeah the straps are very comfortable once broken in 🙂
      The one here has white stitching, but they have a grey option

  • @whatchamatcha
    @whatchamatcha Рік тому

    Does it have grand seiko level finishing?

  • @johnrb9397
    @johnrb9397 Рік тому

    I don’t understand how they can sign off on no Seiko on the buckle. Who cares if the original did or didn’t!

  • @鄭志峰-x1x
    @鄭志峰-x1x Рік тому

    Dear Engineer Wannabe
    SLA037 or MM300 Lume VS SBEN003 Lume, Whos Lume longer and lighter ?
    Thank You so much😊

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      I wish I could answer this for you...anecdotally, the Lume on the SBEN003 is equal to the SLA models

    • @鄭志峰-x1x
      @鄭志峰-x1x Рік тому

      @@engineer_wannabe that great!!
      Thank You so much☺

  • @d.kashani
    @d.kashani 9 місяців тому

    you can’t really compare bronze to steel.

  • @ditmerk
    @ditmerk Рік тому

    I dont understand why Seiko and other brands comply to the standards - If its breaka the design of the watch. Surely the latter is more important

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому

      I agree...Seiko should focus on the design but I believe that there are legal implications when they use the word "Divers" on the dial.

  • @oliviersebastian1516
    @oliviersebastian1516 Рік тому

    So many flllers, im having a hard time understanding

  • @subzero9460
    @subzero9460 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful looking watch but Seiko are on a cash grab with this model. The price is crazy expensive for a low ball unregulated movement. Most watches at this price are COSC

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      I understand where you're coming from but the movement is better than you think 🙂

  • @garrettstupperware3754
    @garrettstupperware3754 Рік тому

    Beautiful watch. Absolute shit movement. Laughably overpriced. Don’t be a sucker.

  • @chia-mingyang5804
    @chia-mingyang5804 Рік тому

    Okok... Now I have to check it in person 🫣

    • @engineer_wannabe
      @engineer_wannabe  Рік тому +1

      You really should! Looking forward to hearing what you think!

    • @chia-mingyang5804
      @chia-mingyang5804 Рік тому

      @@engineer_wannabe Unfortunately all spoken for before they arrive the store 😮‍💨