Seiko Arnie has Arrived! - Full Review
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Today I will show you the Seiko Arnie, probably the most talked about "affordable" watch to come out of Basel 2019. This watch is so much more than an ani-digi. Check it out!!!
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Very nice. So then a few things.
1. I like it
2. I want it
3. My wife said no more watches this year or we get divorced.
4. I'm getting divorced
Nah, Just tell her it's a future family heirloom?
@@davenolan5709 I can't I've already used that a dozen times 😂😂😂👍🏻
Absolutely Hull-Larry-Ous!!!..Our wives must be related...They will never understand our fixation/obsession with watches....My wife threatened the same and I responded "Hit The Road Jack"...lol
@Motor City Cobra Hull-Larry-Ous
I have 5 watches & i want more
These original watches were sold through the Marine Corps Exchanges in the 80's. Popular among Recon & Grunts (I was with 1/1 in California) all field Marines and the POG's for "the look". I bought two from the exchange and used them throughout my four years with 1/1. Saltwater, sand, cracked glass, still worked. We put the rubber diver-style protector over the glass to limit cracking and changed the rubber wrist bands with nylon for better comfort. I lost both in training, one on San Clemente Island at night, nylon wrist band cut and one in Africa when launching a Zodiac from a beach. Good to see these back.
so its out there somewhere nice someone will find it one day and be very happy!
Hey Seiko Arnie, remember when I said I would buy you last?
I Lied.
LOL. Great reference!
genius hahahha Sully scene
BEST comment!!!! :D
Seiko Arnie, Do you know what today is?
pay day
LETS PARTY
When you "ain't got time to bleed," and need a reliable daily diver/tool watch, worn proudly on your wrist, to navigate the concrete jungles of Los Angeles with the confidence of your inner Commando/Predator...this is it.
After missing the first round of sales, and while waiting for my SKX009 return from being serviced and regulated (thank you, Marc, for the incredibly quick turnaround), I pulled the trigger and got the watch that was very much a part of my teen years viewing some of the best action films to ever be made. As early Christmas presents go, this fulfilled a dream that was over 30 years in the making.
The 1980's had the best movie watches hands down!
Lol
And cars.
Ok, after watching this I gotta say, this watch deserves an award. The coolest watch of all time
I ordered one straight after I got the Basel 2019 seiko video. Now I have one. I love it. Is an amazing watch. My new Tag Heuer Aston Martin Racing watch has been retired for now! Get one now! You won't be disappointed.
Cool!
I just received this watch from my wife (early christmas present). It's that dam comfortable to wear...OMG! I've had a few Seiko and Citizen watches.. All around the $400-$500 mark. This ARNIE is by far the most amazing yet. Cheers for your review 💯💪💗
The watch of my childhood! An absolute must, it’s on the Christmas list!
AWESOME
Awesome!
I do have one if ur interested!
Ordered the all black one. So glad LIW is selling these so I can get one from a place I trust.
Thank you!
I loved this watch and owned one back in the 80s. There was a big problem - the outer plastic ring tended to crack. Hopefully they are building, this time around, with better material.
Wife just bought me one this Christmas. I've wanted this watch since I was a young kid in the 1980s. Great overview!
I have an original "Arnie" that I bought in the mid 80's, I was a young soldier and got into SCUBA sport diving. , it still works! I may just get the new solar one to round out the collection.
My only non luxury watch is an original Arnie from the 80’s and it’s awesome. Buy it if you loved Arnold when you were younger. Cool watch that brings back the old days.
Yeah. Good reminiscing
I do believe this is the first quartz watches in decades, that I’ve truly yearned for! Great review as always!
Kindles a nice fire in your soul
#Facts #Church #Preach
BROTHAFLYNSOLO #preaching#to#converted?
My SNJ025 arrived yesterday, 4 days ahead of schedule! I am not sure how that happened, but I appreciate the amazing service you and your staff provide. This thing IS a behemoth, but wears well due to the short lug to lug measurement. I could not be happier with it! I love having a battery check feature! It is as functional as my G-Shock Mudman, but much more wearable! BTW, your wife says you’re off way more than half a click!😂
Got mine yesterday (SNJ025P1) absolutely love it. So glad Seiko finally reissued this icon.
Enjoy!
Arnold also wore the watch in Predator. The greatest movie of all time.
Martin Hansen facts
The ultimate 80s iconic watch. Large watch for big Arnold Schwarzenegger wrist.
Maybe this watch started the BIG watch fashion trends...😉
I think you have a point. It was this, a Casio marine gear for arnie but then came the Panerai marina. Sly Stallone and arnie were wearing these when opened planet Hollywoods.
Odd bit of trivia, but Arnold's wrists were only 7.5" when he was bodybuilding. Most of wearing large watches, is having the confidence to do so. I am comfortable at 42-44mm, but I have worn a 47mm a few times, and it really didn't wear that much bigger, but I noticed the weight. Most Seiko dive watch bracelets are 8.25", right out of the box.
Of all the reviews I’ve seen pre purchase, this is by far the best and most comprehensive. Many thanks Graham UK.
It's a shame that these don't have a countdown timer. But it's alright.
For real! I'm on the fence about it for that reason. I need (another) a diver/military spec watch (like I need another hole in my head) with a countdown timer to keep track of my mil spec biscuits and weapons grade 3-meat pizzas to keep them from burning!
Good review.
It's a beautiful retro watch.
I was interested, but now I know it's MADE IN CHINA and has Hardlexglass.
Overpriced absolutely.
When I buy a Seiko, I don't want to pay good money for a cheap plastic piece made in China and I'm not sure how it will stand the test of time.
Thank you for the review.
Newsflash, lots of Seiko's cases are made in China. MOVEMENT JAPAN written on the casebook is essentially a Chinese case with a Seiko movement.
This is awesome. This is my grail watch and now that Seiko re-issue it. This is going to be my only and daily watch. Thanks for the review. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
I have a protrek prw-s600 that I enjoy greatly, slightly more expensive and way more features. Protreks are meant for hiking camping, skiing, etc, (not diver certified tho) What made me want to say this was that the power saver turns off the display and pauses the second hand on 12 and the hour and minute hand still tell the correct time. I find it so interesting and seeing it wake up put a tear in my eye
In heavy Austrian accent:
"He's dead tired"
"I let him go"
LOL
Super cool new iteration of a cult classic. should I be amazed a solar watch like this has as many functionality as this one does? If any watch gets a pass on being seemingly larger than normal, this one does. .. actually, all the Tuna's do. Looks good with plastic shroud. BUT, I can imagine mods for stainless steel option, already, which could look pretty damn cool, too. The movement and the tech in it seems impressive. So far, the hands seem to line up perfectly as well as the second hand ticking on each mark which is great to see.
The functions are great on this one.
I am fortunate to have found and purchased an original H558 Arnie a couple years back, but after seeing this review and the power save feature, I may have to get this reissue too! That reveal at 8:50 of the auto correct sold me right then and there!
Coolness!
I finally pulled the trigger and got one, only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. Love it
Got mine for my birthday today, one of the my most sought after watches. Extremely cool
Wow! I bought a black faced one just like this back in the 80's. Sold it about 15 years ago and bought an orange face Arnie, and still have it!. Gonna get one of these for sure.
My wife doesn’t know yet, but I’m on the waitlist for my Christmas present ...
Ordered mine !!! Tried to order on the first round sold out so fast though but did not wait when you got the second batch in. Can’t wait to get it ! The review makes me all the more impressed too.
Congrats My
Friend, Same Here...It sold out in Seconds but I was on My Game when they were back in stock...Should have mine on Monday, Tuesday at the latest...
Holy cow! You lost me at 15mm thick. But I hung around anyway to witness that outstanding lume. Seiko doesn't disappoint
Never!
Sold out already! Eh, that's for the best since I want the Seiko Samurai Save The Ocean model more. But yes, this is definitely a must buy.
I do have an h601-5480, upside down arnie
Bought one of these when they first came out. I have worn it nearly everyday since. Love it!
My God! I still have the original version of this watch laying around the house somewhere. I wonder if it's still in time-saving mode. ;-) Another great video Marc. Thanks!
Cool! Thank you!
I can always count on you to bring us the coolest watches as soon as they drop. Thanks! This is definitely a musts for me
Thank you!
Buy lots Mark, as these will sell, sell, sell. They look fab, are are a cut above, what I suppose are their rival G Shocks.
Raymond Richardson not really a cut above at all.no CDT and have you handled the G-Shock GBR-100.better watch,half the price.
@@johnadams3107 It's all subjective, but just had a look at that G-Shock and personally, it looks clunky, chunky and cheap. And it's £300, not that much cheaper than the Seiko.
Brilliant! OK its a big boy but like Casio will wear smaller.You could wear a 40 mm all dialer and could possibly wear larger! Its a very cool piece of here and now and very "urban". Cheers.
Thanks Glenn!
To set the hands you open the crown as if to set the time and hold the light button down until it goes into hand set mode and there you can set the hour minute and even second hands. Fantastic.
Blimey. Read the manual before demoing it! I have one delivered yesterday and is awesome addition. Only downside is that the alarm is single tone. I have a brand new original arnie and I love the dual tone alarm. I think Seiko missed a trick with using a standard alarm note. But means I can wear the original and enjoy it!
Blimey I did!!!
And that is how to do a watch review......Thank you ;)
I need this in my life. Looks awesome!
;)
Just bought my Snj025 and noticed the screw for push button A is a bit loose when unscrewed and not as snug as the screw on push button b. When screwed in you can see that the screw is a tiny hair bigger than push button b. Has anyone else have this issue with this watch before? Thanks!
Still got my original H558-5009 ‘Arnie’ in great condition and working fine.
Nice to see they’ve done a reissue, although not exactly the same as the original.
Thomas Burnett No where near as nice as your original one, Chinese made apparently.
Sorry mate, had to have a CRACK at BRIAN today on WB, long story, been going on for about 2 months...he needs to grow a set love Tim as always.
Thanks for the feature walkthrough on this one. I like the way they linked the analog time to the digital display, that is pretty cool.
Thanks John.
wow... that movement... wasn't expecting that. might have to get one now. still don't like the prospex logo on the dial but think I can live with it just because it's such a cool watch!
It sure is!
Gee, you got a big watch. Gee, you got a big watch.
ForlornFreddy because of the echo
My wife's watch was as big a house !
I picked one up for $300 on eBay and I am loving it!
Nice watch, good to see an update of the Seiko H558-5009.
I have the smaller version H556-2009 and is one of my favourite watches. It has Sweet two tone alarm.
I have been tracking eBay for a clean H558 for a while, I might just buy the updated version now.
Thanks!
I have an original H558-5000 but I think I want this one too!
A bit of old, a bit of new :)
Was looking at one of these on Seiyajapan and was sure I wanted it (001 model), watched your vid and hit 'Complete Purchase' at the end.
Good, informative vid that pushed me over to pull the trigger.
Cheers mate.
Now the waiting game... :-)
Love the watch!! May have to add it to my seiko collection. Need to start working on convincing my wife lol. Shouldn't be hard how can she say no to the seiko brand homage to Schwarzenegger and my childhood memories watching commando and predator hundreds of times lol. Seiko+Schwarzenegger+Predator=must have Epic watch
My buddy had just bought one about 1987. We were paratroopers in Alaska. During a 12 mile foot march that we did monthly, my buddy was wearing it. Started snowing during the march. We finish the march and Ramon takes his gear off and.... watch is gone from his wrist. 3 ft of snow over 12 miles. I’m sure someone found it in the spring.
Fantastic review, thank you for demoing all the functions
Welcome!
A watch to add to the collection of good ol flighty...
Great!
Great review Mark! As usual. Just love your enthusiasm.
yeah have fun with that matt finish on the watch. I had it on my wrist was about to buy it but as soon i realized this matt rubby feel i had to skip this one. The digital screen looks nice i liked but this rubber feel and heavy weight, made me take it off. The steel is also highly polished which i found to much.
Great watch, allthough I would have preferred the display to be at the 6 o´clock position.
I think that's part of the charm.
WOW, i have to get one of these..... Definitely. Thanks for showing. The alarm sounds decent too.
Yup. Thanks!
Great video, and great looking watch!!! I love the interconnected digital/analog mechanism! And it’s a solar powered watch. It should be very durable.
Seems like it.
This is not a dive watch, and so is any other time only “dive watch”. I hate that term, what good use is a dive watch without any depth functionality, what? I’ll stare at the time underwater. When watch brands start including depth functionality in their watch I’ll call them diver watches, other than that I really like the Arnie, and enjoyed the video. I hope Seiko gets back to it’s roots and start innovating (especially that they were the innovators in dive watches back in the day), rather than seeking every penny from whatever they can.
Keep a supply of these for the holiday season-- I see a gift for my brother to make up for the bottlecap I didn't give him and kept for myself last year. ;)
It's tough!
Very useful that the analog time sets by itself. Not like the JP2000 which you have to synchronize it yourself. Very good Seiko.
Just bought one and it looks fantastic. Very comfortable soft rubber strap. Watch doesn’t look so big when you wear it. My favourite watch so far and don’t want to take it off. Only downside is that it’s mineral glass. If anyone knows who can do a sapphire modification let me know.
Hey, great video, big thank you to show the watch. I have a question you may be able to answer: Does this watch has a countdown function?
Hi Marc great review . I first bought a baby Arnie in the late eighties and still love it. Any chance Seiko will re issue the baby Arnie H556 - 5020 ?
well, he said he'd be back. 😉👍
Indeed.
Watching this video with my Arnie on my wrist awesome watch.
Best review I've seen for the Arnie 👍👍👍
Yikes! This watch give my credit card a hard-on.
Instead of cutting the excess rubber dive strap, you can have it take a near permanent contour that curves it down instead of sticking out. Just take the strap off of the watch, roll it, then wrap a rubber band or tie a string around it to keep it rolled, last put it in a cup of very hot water, leave it in until the water cools. Obviously, heat/boil the water separately without the strap in it.
Good tip. Thanks!
I’m an automatic watch guy... but these solars are quite attractive...
My Samurai looks like a ladies watch compared!
Beefy!
I have a coupe eco drives and I absolutely love them. I dive with a ProMaster. One of them I set when I got it 4 years ago literally haven't touched the crown since. Spot on.
Gotta admit that the way the digital display squashes the analog is a deal breaker for me. I just can't unsee it. Wish Seiko had put that display above the six position. My Casio Protrek Safari has a day/date display there. Works and looks perfectly fine.
Geeked out over this completely. Too bad it's still out of my price range.
Sorry :(
OMG, another Seiko watch on my miles long wish list! :-D
Great!
Hi i have an h601-5480
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Marc, I have been a subscriber for awhile, but I think this is my first watch purchase from you. I normally would have done the black as I love black watches and it also is the classic look for the Arnie, but I ended up loving the look of the Padi/Pepsi version. I also have a large wrist, so I love larger cases. So I ordered the Padi version a few minutes ago. Thanks for the video review. If I hadn't have seen this, I probably wouldn't have purchased it. :) I typically only do fully mechanical movements, but this watch has intrigued me.
Thanks!!!
@@islandwatch I received my watch and love it. Now I can run around at work yelling... "Get to the choppa!" in style!
Definitely want the black
Wish the crowns also came in black!
But still a great looking watch
Thanks!
Thanks for showing!
You are welcome.
That Watch Fight With a Being of Other World In 1987
You cannot go wrong with Seiko 👍
I just purchased this from you today. Great channel.
I would prefer the pushers on top, bulls head style. So much easier to unscrew them and press.
Hi! I just bought it and even if I charge it, it stops working when it gets out from the sunlight... how do I fix it?
Question. Screw down (or in this case screw in?) buttons. If it is in 'open' position does it mean 'if you submerge me in the sink I'll die' or 'if you go diving with me I'll die'?
Very nice Marc. Like that idea with the safety indication for the screw-in pushers,....that would save a lot of grief!
Sure does, thanks!
Excellent review, as always. Very interesting watch. I like the PADI Pepsi. That looked really good on the wrist. Thanks, Marc!
Thanks!
Its great cool watch i just bought one, however I’m having difficulty to synchronize the digital time with the analog. The digital time doesn’t match the analog😢 tried the reset option but no luck
This watch is awesome, definitely on my “to buy” list. The cherry on top would be if it were atomic.
So you have to unscrew the buttons to make it waterproof, is that correct?
"eastern asia"...trying to sugar coat it bro?,,,,on the back its written clearly MADE IN CHINA.
Meh, lots of parts of Swiss watches come from China too. Bracelets from some big players are made in China (Omega). Lower tier brands often have cases from China. Longines have their polishing done in Thailand.
That’s a deal breaker
@@shaned1500 i was probably made in China..who cares.
It's Arnie who cares where it's made.
@@marek2279 it was made in China and I care because it's a Seiko it's supposed to be made in Japan especially for over 500$ it's just nice. More high quality items are Japanese rather than Chinese it's just like look at a Chinese car vs a Japanese car huge difference
Man, I gotta admit, that thing is damn cool! Too big for my tiny little wrists though but it's indeed one of the coolest watches I ever seen!
It IS a huge watch, but the relatively short lug to lug makes it very wearable. I am retiring my G-Shock Mudman since getting the Arnie. The Arnie wears better and has the features I cared about in the G-Shock
Ordered mine at a nice discount, should be here next week!!! Super excited (and this is coming from a guy holding out for a Rolex 116500ln Daytona ;) )
I with the analogue hands would follow/sync with the digital stopwatch
Im so getting either both or just 1. Can't wait!
Both!!!
Oh man, I was JUST double checking in this was available over the weekend. Childhood throwback right here... reallllly want to snag one. Gotta say..
Thanks. Me too!
You sounded really enthusiastic about these new watches. Will you be getting one for yourself?
Maybe.
Can't wait for homage version...!!
@Long Island Watch Marc, are the dials the same color? The only difference between the two versions is second hand's color and the bezel?
Nice! I have the Fieldmaster "Digi-Tuna" and have been pondering the Arnie, but has been hesitant due to the price tag and the fact that it essentially does the same thing mine does yet has an analog dial. That being said, one of the cons of the Fieldmaster is having to tap it to read it in the dark while a lumed dive dial would be readable as is. Plus, I didn't know the hands would adjust to the digital time as I like being able to zero the watch with a push of the button vs the typical analog method.
Still, as I usually do with Seiko divers, it may be awhile before I get one simply to allow the price to settle a bit.
Great watch! I haven’t got a solar in my collection yet. I think I found what I’ve been missing.
Great!