i'm just like alot of watch men in the world.... we all like divers because its tough, big, good lume, got bezel....
we all like seiko! why? seiko make watches affordable !
we all like rolex.... but rolex price is beyond reach by alot of ppl affordability.
so alot of ppl like rolex sub... but end up buying seiko divers because $$$....
just look at automatic seiko divers alone...
seiko hv so many design of the cheaper seiko 5 without screw in crown 100m ... all kind of dial color, bezel... pvd...
it cost u rm300+++ onwards..... with see through caseback showing seiko 7s26 workhorse movement
then u hv the better 200m divers... legendary design... with screw in crown... classic colors of dial, bezel, bracelet / rubber
available around rm500++ onwards.... no see through caseback... still with the non hack 7s26 movement
from rm600++ onwards.... seiko has come up with some famous unique design that attracted so many fans over the yrs
1. monster
once the best lume watch... his LE version is still a collector wish list!
2. landmaster.... one of the biggest watch during his time...
3. new monsters
seiko been releasing new monster for the past few yrs
4. newer line
1000 onwards..... the seiko prospex line... sadly over distributor never brought this into malaysia
samurai... st steel n titanium... fitted with better 7s25... also attracted some fans around the world
tuna... oops... most tuna is quartz... for the actual professional!
back to auto.... after release of 6r15 movement... seiko release the SUMO
around rm1.5k... with the hacking and windable new movement....
monster alike 6r15.... in trend with the pvd case contrast with striking yellow indexes and hands
SO..... me, just like the rest... above seiko divers are all affordable... its not a dream watch.....
what is the ultimate dream watch of seiko divers we/i been dreaming over the yrs?the beautiful Grand Seiko diver with spring drive movement?
no... too expensive... not a big fan of spring drive... mights well get a rolex sub/sd/ds?
the historical marine master 1000m?
i like it... but its cant wear it everyday... TOO BIG.... cant match my working shirt ! and its not cheap!
SO MY CHOICE........ THE SEIKO MARINE MASTER 300Mafter yrs of study, i told myself i want 1 of this... but it is not cheap after all when u compare it with the swiss and german made divers fitted with eta2824!
but yesterday, when my fren shown me this like new condition MM at used watch price ! i cant resist!
I think all the sifu know this watch.... Seiko Prospex Marine Master 300m SBDX001.. to be exact!
so many write up, review, comparison... on the web.... so i just want to talk about some 1st hand feeling
combination of brush and polish 42mm case. only 1 word can describe BEAUTIFUL !
its monobloc case is a classical design....
i wasnt that fancy with this.... with the new technology we can easily build a 1000m water resistant divers watch...
mono bloc design doesnt require... it is difficult to service.....
the 8L35 so call GS base movement is worth paying for.... should be as accurate as COSC watch!
date, windable, hacking....
the finishing on hands, indexes on dial.... ITS THE MOST POISONOUS PARTS... my eyes just cant get away focusing on it!
the diver bezel is shining! was not the cheap normal aluminum insert... but it will be perfect to upgrade to ceramic or something scratch resistant !
i do not understand why seiko never use sapphire crystal since its scratch resistant....
especially at this price, i prefer to have a scratch resistant sapphire with good AR coating!
the thickness is just nice... not so thick till not easy to wear... too thin is not good looking either!
the bracelet is well polished, solid end links, not so thick double lock folding clasp... but no screw link...
i prefer screw type links.. where every1 can adjust the link with just 1 screw driver!
but it is very good looking overall...
the adjustable clasp is really useful... but it is not as solid as rolex DS clasp to me! but it is a brilliant design!
it came out before rolex ds design!
packaging is so so.... compare to swiss branded watch...
no wooden box, no leather.... seiko should provide a better watch box for this price range!
the famous design rubber strap together with the package is long... alot of ppl like it... but not me!
1. its hard... not comfort... probably for u to wear on rubber dive suit! it may grip well!
2. its not wide enough to match the watch... black look even smaller...
the lume.... no need to say... every1 know seiko trademark lumibrite is one of the best in town!
the thick and huge amount of compound applied on this .... resulted it glow when u bring it to little dim area!
i must say i like good lume watch...
this is best!
SO FAR i should say i like it.... because it look good!Description:
This could be described as the current pinnacle of Seiko diver watches - the Marine Master. Based on a 30 year old design, the Marine Master is like taking a step back into Seiko history. A true professional dive watch with a superb movement to boot. This is no ordinary Seiko; built to exacting standards and very high specification and sharing the base movement as the ultimate Grand Seiko series. Total weight 210 grams.
Dimensions:
Diameter 42mm
Thickness 14mm
Case:
One piece stainless steel with polished and brushed finish
Unidirectional diver's bezel with Lumibrite dot at 12
Domed Hardlex crystal with antireflective coating
Water resist 300m
Screw down crown
Dial:
Matt black with applied silvered indices; all with thick Lumibrite fill
Silvered hands with Lumibrite fill; two luminous sections to the seconds hand
Movement:
Seiko 8L35 automatic; 28,800 bph; winding in both directions
26 Jewels
Quickset date
Manual winding capability
Hacking
Bracelet:
Solid link stainless steel, brushed and polished finish with double folding safety clasp and diver's extension link; solid end links
some detail review
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=295770http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=242155http://www.yamahaki3.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3728some killing shot by others
comparison
1.the new MM and the legend/historical
http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/thread/1027813058/OK+Guys%2C+the+Big%2C+the+Bad%2C+the+incredibly+HUGE%2C+MARINE+MASTER2. the MM and the Spring Drive MM
http://www.larrybiggs.net/scwf/index.php?mod=103&action=1&id=11181494003. the MM and the Rolex Sub date
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=2813460&rid=49174#msg_28134604. the MM and the sumo
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=2961605. the MM and the doxa sub 750t gmt
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=2961656. the MM and the Rolex green sub
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=296162