I love Seiko..... My Seiko is almost 13yrs to me but still working And in good condition.🤗🤗🤗
@jamiestewart4087
5 жыл бұрын
I'm sticking with Seiko. No sale.
@rottenpotato9290
3 жыл бұрын
Seiko killer ? More like a wallet killer.
@chrishalliday748
3 жыл бұрын
You killed me with the intro song! It really does sound like he’s saying “Seiko Killer”
@jsugar72
5 жыл бұрын
you can't be serious! This is a huge departure from the minimalist, understated look that we all appreciate from Seiko. Of course this is all subjective, but the 4 o"clock crown is in my opinion one of the best design features of the iconic diver, you just can't beat it. kinda like the 911, same shape and form for over half a century..
@Mark-sd7fc
5 жыл бұрын
Seiko samurai all over eBay under $300 with the same movement? Seiko killer with a seiko movement? NOT
@rajantechie
5 жыл бұрын
it does not have a finish Seiko or Grand Seiko has , company is merely making up for by adding accessories
@jetcitysinatra7300
5 жыл бұрын
*Mark Bloom* Seiko just always sounded cheap to me. . .
@Mark-sd7fc
5 жыл бұрын
Paupers Budget It doesn’t sound like you’ve ever owned a seiko or know much about them?
@jetcitysinatra7300
5 жыл бұрын
@@Mark-sd7fc I owned a Seiko with a calculator back in the 80's when all my friends said they were the hottest thing going and after I bought one I thought they were cheap crap. Mabey Seiko's have gotten better since then?
@Mark-sd7fc
5 жыл бұрын
Paupers Budget do yourself a favor and get a seiko dive watch, but be careful because one leads to a second one , and after that , who knows how far you’ll go
@primecreator
5 жыл бұрын
This is not a patch on the Samurai, Zelos can't even misalign the bezel and chapter ring.
@mrbacchus6127
5 жыл бұрын
And they forgot the hardlex crystal, aluminum bezel, and stupid pin and collar system! (I am a Seiko fan)
@primecreator
5 жыл бұрын
@@mrbacchus6127 throb Therein lies the problem. Us Seiko fans tolerate the flaws and substandard materials, so where is their incentive to upgrade and sort their QC out. We need to boycott them en mass. I have a Samurai and the swordfish on order.
@Benny_M_1922
5 жыл бұрын
I bought a Citizen Promaster Ny004 for 150 euros That's a bargain
@BernardManansala
5 жыл бұрын
You do get more "Stuff" with this watch, that's fair. Granted I've never held one in my hand but going by your visuals, the finishing is still better on the Samurai.
@jn7812
5 жыл бұрын
Call me old fashioned if you will but I like to buy from companies that don’t have a dual pricing structure, either it costs $299 or it doesn’t. Early bird prices for out of stock items don’t win them any favours with me. Secondly I also like to do business with a company prepared to reveal its office address and one who has some sort of service arrangements. Even Tisell have a phone number and address. I’m sure Zelos is kosher but please make me feel like you are. So, guess what? I’d rather stick to Seiko.
@m39fan
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to look back at how far Zelos has come. Zelos or Seiko wouldn't be a question for most people anymore!
@thomakis29
5 жыл бұрын
The zelos is a good looking machine but seiko sla017 series is piece of art and of story respect for the legendary seiko 5
@garywillacey9979
5 жыл бұрын
You can't be a Seiko Killer using Seiko movement. It's a nice looking watch with a very tough reliable movement, the same as what the Invicta Pro Diver uses which costs £80 & less! I like the watch but not the price move selling strategy, not a good selling point for me. Seiko doesn't jump around shouting its greatness, watch collectors do that for them. Seiko go about their business & produce great watches for the money. The only thing that Seiko need to do is use better bracelets on many of their brands, also use Sapphire crystal without pricing themselves out of the market, then take away much of the luxurious watch business. Give me Seiko all day long!
@chrismenes4995
5 жыл бұрын
What I find interesting is that many of the microbrands will regulate the NH 35. Now that is indeed value for money.
@gaj5701
5 жыл бұрын
Good looking watch, however I'd definitely agree about the chapter ring looking cheap & additionally the way the end links fit with the lugs just looks a bit odd. Also it seems to suffer the same as the Samurai with different straps as the sharply angled lugs make it look like the leather strap really doesnt belong there. For all the faults of the Samurai, & woeful Seiko bracelets in general, it definitely looks better overall on the bracelet so I'm not sure this quite matches up. I sold a Samurai not long ago so I'm not biased in that regard. Definitely a brand to watch for the future though 👍
@RobertBrownieJr
5 жыл бұрын
Trying to be a samurai I'm afraid!! Nice though!
@mrdisco99
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks... I'm going to have that song stuck in my head all day now.
@BobGolob
5 жыл бұрын
Seiko Samurai has some history... It also counts when we buy watches.
@vigothecarpathian823
5 жыл бұрын
If we’re taking about Seiko alternatives, I’d like to see a heimdallr review. Their tuna can has sapphire ceramic bezel nh35 solid end links and milled claps for $200
@Friendsshare
4 жыл бұрын
Those are amazing!!!!!
@volt9903
3 жыл бұрын
I HAVE A SEIKO 5 ,40 YEARS SINCE I WAS 12 Y.O GIFT FROM MY FATHER R.I.P,AND WORKS PERFECT
@e.rivera4251
3 жыл бұрын
After a long tought...i bought a citizen pro titanium...and love it!
@charliedoyle118
5 жыл бұрын
I think that it all comes down to brand. Do you want a brand that has been producing for eons or do you want a brand that makes people say “who”?
@SuperMcgman
5 жыл бұрын
Be a sheep then
@charliedoyle118
5 жыл бұрын
@@SuperMcgman Naaa, I'll be the sheep dog and "watch" all the other sheep running towards these brands, micro or not.
@texanbill6032
5 жыл бұрын
Charlie Doyle To me it comes down to brand recognition vs quality. I can totally see your point on the Seiko brand, however I bought a Zelos a few months back, and it’s light years better than any Seiko product I have ever owned. The introductory prices are competitive (and in many cases better) than similar Seikos. Sheepdog as well....
@charliedoyle118
5 жыл бұрын
@@texanbill6032 In all honesty I have never owned a Seiko or a Zelos. Heck, I have only to watches to my name, an old Fossil that my wife gave me as a wedding gift and an old digital Timex beater. Some people just gravitate towards brands that they know of and are leery of ones they don't such as micro brands. I'm not trying to speak bad of either brand. Just throwing out my 2 cent worth. By the way, I watch Jody's videos for the entertainment value he brings and not necessarily the watches he reviews. He's a freekin hoot.
@jetcitysinatra7300
5 жыл бұрын
* Charlie Doyle* unless they see your watch and say "They make watches like that. . .Didn't think they made anything of value"
@willardhooton920
5 жыл бұрын
Samurai = in-house movement ISO Certified Bezel and case also go to Sami!
@stusims6567
5 жыл бұрын
Nice looking watch, but the Seiko brand is universally recognized and accepted! I think this is argument enough.
@allotment3275
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely pun - tapping the cushion in appreciation
@theredspoon1763
5 жыл бұрын
The reason to buy Seiko is in the details. Seiko, even if not every part of the watch is made in Japan as we all know, pays some of the highest wages in the industry. It doesn't depend on where each specific part is manufactured, it's produced to Japanese standards for both the customer and the worker. Zelos watches are really nice. et they're entirely made in China with no information about the working conditions under which they've been produced. Environmentally wise Seikos are also considered very trustworthy as every part of production is regulated to some of the highest environmental standards of the industry.
@raserx63
5 жыл бұрын
I grabbed a black sand one for 299.99 before they sold out👍. Can’t wait to check it out in person..
@oldiesfreek
5 жыл бұрын
Elshan is a cool dude. So is his dad :) He has come such a long way! Glad Zelos is making a name for itself out there!
@mdvl04
5 жыл бұрын
You had me with the Talking Heads intro. Keep up the entertaining content. Always enjoy the new videos.
@mrchiang2544
5 жыл бұрын
I always enjoyed your channel. In automatics, we always have in mind that don't make an adjustment from 8pm to 4am to avoid date adjustment spoilt. How about this one Jody?
@ElCajondePepillo
5 жыл бұрын
"Why on earth would anyone buy a Samurai when they could buy one of this?". There is a thing that tend to be forgotten and matters, it's: The brand relevance in Horology. Seiko is relevant while Zelos is still the usual chinese made brand (soon to have a swiss made model) newcomer. So that's a reason to get the Samurai instead the Zelos, at least even when I'm not a Seiko fan, I'm open to get a Seiko but not a Zelos!.
@derekshearer9049
5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately seiko is flogging special edition junk these days.
@HVG67
5 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear...
@NewBookz
5 жыл бұрын
@@derekshearer9049 Limited edition Seiko can make you re-sale value in the future, the Seiko Monsters keep their value well.
@derekshearer9049
5 жыл бұрын
@@NewBookz. Too many special editions. Not so special. I know people love seiko. I don't. Their cases are too large and their designs are tired. The mouvements are well built but are not very accurate. Seiko refuses to regulate them before shipping. Just not a good value.
@NewBookz
5 жыл бұрын
Well if you want accuracy and reliability......Citizen eco-drive, it is my daily wear.@@derekshearer9049
@sirstratalot6944
5 жыл бұрын
Funny how people say they'd rather have Seiko. The heart of the watch is an NH 35 , so really it is a Seiko to all intents and purposes. Or should I say it's a Zeiko. Before the Seiko Stasi attack me, in my defence as John Lennon might have sung, "I didn't mean to hurt you, I'm just a Zelos guy".
@syndicatedsatellite7288
5 жыл бұрын
You could always wear a tennis band under the watch bracelet, if it is too hard on the arm hairs...
@inkitatus1
5 жыл бұрын
Prefer Seiko myself, this is a bit bland (except the meteorite) & just doesn't float my boat... pretty typical microbrand (Seiko movement,China case, overpriced , Ott packaging, leather strap on a diver that would not get used by most,& a brand that's probably destined for obscurity in a few years) IMHO. Good "zelos" review tho. Cheers 👍
@garretthu2466
5 жыл бұрын
Samurai Is available at anytime. You can’t always buy Zelos as production is so limited and sells out fast. Sometimes when I want a watch part of the fun is I can get it whenever I want, waiting sucks.
@richl9049
5 жыл бұрын
Had to revisit this video since Zelos just released the V2 of this watch (of which I just ordered). Really looking forward to getting my first Zelos! Jody, your videos are always great. 😀
@Zeratsu
5 жыл бұрын
i'd like to see a video about it
@tantu2395
5 жыл бұрын
Citizen eco drive is a not bad option.
@kellyrobinson8030
5 жыл бұрын
I used to be a Seiko customer. Unfortunately lack of quality control, not upgrading older watches, cheap bracelets, and too many special editions just made me feel like their main concern was turning a buck as opposed to customer service.
@davenolan5709
5 жыл бұрын
The problem is that there is way too many companies coming out with dive watches. Way too much competition. So Seiko has to keep making new styles and limited editions in order to be competitive.
@IndyAvocadoKid
4 жыл бұрын
The problem I have with zelos is every time I take a look everything seems to be sold out, so I gave up looking :shrug:
@JustWatchreviews
5 жыл бұрын
Nice review, the angles on the case definitely are reminiscent of the Samurai.
@armandr1613
5 жыл бұрын
Too many Seiko die hards in the comments. I love the Seiko Samurai myself but Zelos' offer here packs a punch. Also aside from some sharp edges it really looks nothing like the Samurai.
@anasaly2549
5 жыл бұрын
Congrats Jody! You got yours before mine thought. I wanted to get a meteorite version but couldn't justify the 150$ price difference.
@sanderik8549
5 жыл бұрын
A big thumb up in the first second just for the song hahah love it. And like the song to.....
@serwinleong
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting, the meteorite model has the indices as a layer over the meteorite layer, while the black model has cutouts aka sandwich dial. Amazing.
@HH60gPaveHawk
5 жыл бұрын
You're right! They beat seiko at a game that they ruled for a long time, how needlessly thick and top heavy can you make a non-saturation diver? And tag teamed it with how needlessly thick can you make a on-the-fly adjustable clasp xD
@JustOneMoreWatch
5 жыл бұрын
Hahhah!
@jurajunek5465
5 жыл бұрын
Did not have that one in the hand, neither the Samurai and and I trust your opinion about overall quality, but design wise Samurai give away impression of much deeper and compact thinking. There is also question of a movement - how it is housed (secured) in the case. My SKX is about 15 years old and if you see it’s case - collection of scratches - more like deep engravings - reporting hell of a beater life. It was serviced one time and it runs +4 a day. Pretty impressive I’d say. Will Zelos case support NH in it in similar way? Will see in 15 years... 😊
@TheJmebe
3 жыл бұрын
Hmm. I started watching this channel and began to think: integrity, rounded-conclusions, objective, detailed, accurate, well-presented, likeable presenter etc. The more I watch, the more I'm to doubt the first two of these which is a shame. I don't doubt that headline titles like this get the clicks, however you do seem to be on a mission....
@dodgydruid
5 жыл бұрын
Those leather straps can be found all over the place for under a tenner, I bought one for my Vostok Komandirskie I think about £7 as I thought the distressed brown would look good on the all brass Vostok.
@crobulari2328
5 жыл бұрын
Screw link pins are push out, no thread. They were on the last one I adjusted.
@deathwatch962
5 жыл бұрын
That's a no from me Dawg. If it ain't Seiko on that price range, then its Orient.
@thuanlehuy4977
5 жыл бұрын
The only thing can kill a Seiko watch is its newer version, not a watch from a company that bought Seiko's movements
@strandvaskeren
5 жыл бұрын
Your 3 day old video is outdated, cheapest Swordfish is now $449 USD. So I think your question has to be "Why pay $300 for a tried and true name brand watch when you can pay $449 (or more) for the same movement in a watch from a company that has only been around for a split second and may or may not be gone again soon?" I like micro brands in general, but if you wan't to make a smart decision, go with something with a history - micro brands are, in my opinion, more a "Screw being clever, brand recognition, resale value, this watch looks cool and I want it"-kinda decision.
@JustOneMoreWatch
5 жыл бұрын
Seiko Killer @$299, Not So Much @$449, I quite agree. Cheers!
@watchreport
5 жыл бұрын
How did Seiko become Seiko? Listen I like the samurai and owned a few and almost bought one this weekend for review on the channel, but Zelos has been around for 5 years and is only getting bigger and better. This watch is one of the budget ones if you will. Check out the chrono he has coming out and the cases he is making with Timascus. Many micros have been around for more than a minute. Timefactors watches (Precista,Smith, Dreadnought) since 2004. Halios, Raven, H20, and many others. Seikos are great. I don’t know if this is a Seiko killer as I think both can coexist, but you just dismiss Micros because they haven’t been around forever?
@shanewright2772
5 жыл бұрын
Quantify for us the value of "history". Be objective in doing so, please.
@strandvaskeren
5 жыл бұрын
I'm only dismissing buying from a micro brand as a smart decision. I own a couple of watches from micro brands including a Broadarrow from Timefactors, I like the watches, nothing wrong with them, but buying them weren't smart decisions, they were decisions of the "uuuh, shiny!" kind. I've made quite a few of those kind of decisions. If watches were about being clever we would all wear $20 casios. Dirt cheap, precise and indestructible, it's doesn't get more clever than that. The video tries to tell the story that the Zelos is a better choice than a Seiko. If the Zelos tickles your "uuh, shiny!" sense then it's a great choice. Buying a Seiko if you really desire a Zelos will never fill the void. If on the other hand you try to rationalize why a Zelos is a better choice than a Seiko (which I feel this video tries to do), I'm arguing that getting the Seiko is a no brainer. The service and support at a micro brand CAN be top notch, but is in no way a certainty, you know what you get with a known brand. Resale value, should you tire of the watch, will almost certainly be higher if you try to sell a name brand watch lots of people know rather than an "unknown" watch. So from the "clever perspective" the Zelos is a dud compared to a Seiko. However if it's what your heart desires it's absolutely the right choice.
@mudgem3742
5 жыл бұрын
@@shanewright2772 ok, lets take cars and replacement parts availability and mods available for them? i imagine history provided some value.Wonder why reputations are earned over time? With history comes perspective and learned knowledge.
@anasaly2549
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Jody, you seem overZelos about this one :)
@JustOneMoreWatch
5 жыл бұрын
Hahhah! I do the puns around here, thanks. ;)
@Mark-sd7fc
5 жыл бұрын
Anas Aly I see what you did there!!
@voiceofexperience
5 жыл бұрын
Wonder why that could be? 😏
@jasonbuhagiar2997
5 жыл бұрын
The seiko samurai is a horrible watch with horrible cheap feeling mechanics . I've owned one , they literally skimped on quality control everywhere. Seiko is finished
@infoanalysis
4 жыл бұрын
Very good you should write for him
@marioaquilina248
5 жыл бұрын
I don't think so Jody. Not a chance that this kills my SKX007J,never ever.Respect to you always Bro and thank you.
@richardc316
5 жыл бұрын
Part of the appeal of wearing nice watches is that people might compliment you on it and ask what it is. Do you want to have to explain to them that it's a new Chinese brand that no ones ever heard of, or would you rather say that it's a Seiko who have been making watches for ever and are well known and respected in the watch community?
@77cjam
5 жыл бұрын
This is a very nice watch but rather OTT in your praise for it. Yeah you are right, Seiko doesn't give you a bronze coloured warranty card........👍, and a number of nicely dropped name of the Zelos owner. I think people get too hung up on specifications as ultimately it's your watch on your wrist, and it's how it makes you feel. Why would anyone buy a Samarui instead of this? Maybe cos they choose to and maybe it feels better on their wrist. I don't have either so I'm just guessing
@scottsj4625
5 жыл бұрын
They raised their prices to 250 and 650 for the ETA one. You must have a strong wrist to handle the heavy watch.
@AlexanderB.
4 жыл бұрын
I got one myself lately and you are so right about this: no Seiko at this pricepoint can touch this (saying this though I am not a Seiko hater)
@gtbigdog3507
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Promaster and agree the build quality is way better than the Seiko
@HywelOwen
5 жыл бұрын
Oh, that opening music is VERY clever!
@JustOneMoreWatch
5 жыл бұрын
Hello mate! Long time, no comment. Hope you are well!
@HywelOwen
5 жыл бұрын
Just One More Watch "Long time listener, first time caller!"
@derekshearer9049
5 жыл бұрын
Not hard to kill a seiko, just make a good watch. Having misaligned chapter rings and bezels on the seikos dosn't matter much, they don't keep good time anyways. Jodi. seiko have good mouvements they just don't regulate them before shipping. Shame on you seiko. Great vid. Jodi. Cheers
@jmmartin7766
5 жыл бұрын
Heh, heh, heh... I see what you did there with the intro music-- "Psycho Killer" lol! Who says Scottsmen arent clever? 😆
@gordogabor
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks but no thanks Seiko are proved ..
@mustafahasan2157
5 жыл бұрын
Seiko for ever dude
@LVK15926951
5 жыл бұрын
Great looking watch but the price point on microbrands is high for me at least . If I'm going to spend premium money then I'll buy a premium watch even if I have to save money for awhile longer .
@StevenMRSenior
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Only problem is whenever I go on their site everything is sold out!
@springinfialta106
5 жыл бұрын
I bought my nephew a Samurai as a graduation gift. It was so gorgeous I almost kept it for myself. Zelos's choice of yellow was odd. Looks like it will be hard to read during the day.
@manueljnegrete5048
3 жыл бұрын
I have a few micro brand watches and really like the quality for the price, but 50 years from now my Samurai sto will be a classic for sure but I suspect that no one will have any idea who Zelos was.....
@victoralejandrogonzalezgut3334
5 жыл бұрын
Seiko is the best one ever!
@rajantechie
5 жыл бұрын
it does not have a finish or movement Seiko or Grand Seiko has , company is merely making up for by adding accessories
@mjbl3974
5 жыл бұрын
I think that color combo for the dial looks great personally. I'd definitely consider Zelos.
@niveusgaius
5 жыл бұрын
No date is a good choice. Nice symmetry on the dial.
@PersonaN007Grata
4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a bronze, blue Meteorite, with ETA 2892 only because I’m intrigued with bronze, meteorite, and ETA. 😂 But I love my Samurai. Only wish they offered a 6R15 or 6R35 version. Still, the 4R35 with hacking and winding is perfectly acceptable.
@SunsetSheen
5 жыл бұрын
That lume is on another level. Zelos is making some real waves 🌊
@sixgunslingin
5 жыл бұрын
This becomes more relevant than ever because seiko apparently hates its customers dropped the SKX and is pushing seiko 5's at inflated prices. Micro brands are the way to go
@kubikiribasara3499
5 жыл бұрын
I bought a lowly little Seiko solar railroad approved for $70 about 10 years ago and NEVER had a problem with it. 10 YEARS!!!! NO PROBLEM!!!! I bought a Reactor Fermi July 2018 for $600 and six months later was contacting the dealer for details about repairs warranty.
@geoffreyward4743
5 жыл бұрын
fred flintstone had one of these watches ,he used it at the quarry
@miamimo70
5 жыл бұрын
Why not buy a Certina instead..? Aim higher people you only live once 😀
@crobulari2328
5 жыл бұрын
Certina, Superb watches. Far better than Asian movements. I have 2 Seiko 5`s here both with worn balances. Cannot be bothered to fix them.
@whipydip99
5 жыл бұрын
I picked the ETA meteorite version of this watch. I’m in love with it. Thanks for turning me on to it Jody!
@boxconfirm3332
5 жыл бұрын
I know you said it was under 14 mil thick, but it looked bigger in the wrist shot. Maybe it was the angle. Somehow it seemed a tad too thick on your wrist.
@johndonnelly5971
5 жыл бұрын
I got my blue Swordfish and love that sandwich dial but I had a lot of trouble removing those teeny weeny screws on the bracelet for sizing and the clasp has no micro adjustments. Beautiful watch though.
@JustOneMoreWatch
5 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, did you pick up a 1mm screwdriver like I told you to?! Great watch though, isn't it? I noticed that the meteorite didn't have the sandwich, which is a shame, but a trade off I guess. Cheers!
@stevenwymor1398
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks but no thanks, I'll take the Samurai.
@Bathin1944
5 жыл бұрын
Seiko fanboy ?
@MM-lq4xf
5 жыл бұрын
Zelos fanboy?
@Bathin1944
5 жыл бұрын
@@MM-lq4xf No, microbrands fanboy.
@MM-lq4xf
5 жыл бұрын
@@Bathin1944 You mean: Yes, microbrands fanboy ;)
@HVG67
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly...
@randynovick7972
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Zelos Abyss and it's lovely. Great patina that has made it very understated, while at the same time I know that it can take any manner of beating as a tool watch. Honestly, the make a nice watch and bronze is a great material that has real character.
@vincewhite5087
5 жыл бұрын
All the hype about Seilo 5. I bought one & it was being repaired and service too often. Finally threw it in the drawer & will chuck it. Plus not hand winding is a deal breaker for me.
@aaofik84
5 жыл бұрын
open the backcase, so we can see the movt and please to show us the machine out of the case
@beats4you154
5 жыл бұрын
I already bought one. I can't wait. I have a Samurai as well.
@marcelocantu4186
5 жыл бұрын
Ooh you're so provocative. 😉 On specs alone you're absolutely right. Functionally for me though it's only really the lack of sapphire crystal that confounds me about of the Prospex line in general and specifically the Samurai. This angular geometric style of case design however isn't only the domain of the Samurai. Sinn has a few models with a similar, but more refined use of the protractor. That said, the Swordfish case design feels a bit more generic in its execution. No one can mistake a Samurai case for anything else. Here without the dial and branding I couldn't tell you it's a Zelos. As for the dial it's very cool. It reminds me of a space station. So that's the uniqueness of this model. The bracelet looks inside out and the links width to length ratio look to me very un-Fibonacci. Samurai for me. Nice video as always Jody.
@JustOneMoreWatch
5 жыл бұрын
Yes mate, Sinn 104 also very similar in terms of the angular case. Cheers!
@DrFrankLondon
5 жыл бұрын
But the clasp is a quick adjust clasp, it is not really a divers extension. Lots of brands are using these clasps but they offer quick adjust if your wrist swells up, instead of having to carry a spring bar tool everywhere you go. The issue with this one as far as I can see, it is not flush enough with the bracelet and it has sharp and not chamfered edge. That's a pain when you are in the shower and the clasp is scratching u up.
@JeeGee114
5 жыл бұрын
My last Seiko killer "the infamous Phoibos" ended up in the bin.
@JustOneMoreWatch
5 жыл бұрын
The bin?! Which Phoibos? Wave Master?
@JeeGee114
5 жыл бұрын
@@JustOneMoreWatch Yep😎 I do like this Zelos especially the bracelet. Reminds me a lot of my first Seiko with dot matrix display for date from 1981 which is still in my collection. But not convinced of micro brands in general anymore.
@shino8854
5 жыл бұрын
Really what happened to it?? Mine is still going strong after a few months in the beach.
@benlittlechilds1192
5 жыл бұрын
Same...mine is still going strong as well...with tons of compliments!
@edwardcrater3591
5 жыл бұрын
My Phoibos watches are doing just fine. The company is steadily expanding throughout the world. Phoibos now has distribution centers in Europe and the USA. I guess we have totally different ideas on success.
@mrbacchus6127
5 жыл бұрын
Ordered the black sand $300 version a couple weeks back, no word from them on shipping. My first microbrand try, unless Deep Blue is considered a micro.
@Sool101
5 жыл бұрын
Fell in love with the beautiful color scheme, and the simplicity, of this watch. Its on my list now. Awesome, thanks!
@michaelzuccardo5414
5 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely consider this watch over the Seiko Samurai. Your getting a lot more for your money. The case and bezel appear to be ever bit as good a quality as the Seiko, you get AR coated sapphire instead of hardelex, and a choice of known quality movements. The only killer is that bracelet buckle. Way to thick! I had one that's almost identical on my NTH Devilray, and I Switched it out for a strap immediately. I just brought a Seiko PADI this week on eBay for $230.00 free shipping. It's a very nice watch, that retails for $390.00, it looks and feel like a $390.00 watch. The crown and bezel have sloppy play, it has an aluminum bezel insert, etc,. The best thing about many low to mid range price current Seiko's is their movements.
@davidrosenblum2178
4 жыл бұрын
An NH35 without a date complication means that the second crown position does nothing, correct? I always wonder why these microbrands don't opt for the NH38 in that instance. It seems to me a detail overlooked.
@lugoj7181
5 жыл бұрын
I just bought a invicta pro diver am loving it
@abdelfatahoubaha9016
4 жыл бұрын
incredible watch very good finishing i really loved the extra strap too
@turbo3492
5 жыл бұрын
Yes,it's a nice enough watch but it aint a Seiko.I have an SKX009J,I have a double dome sapphire crystal with blue AR fitted.I also fitted an Hattori NH36A movement and a genuine Prospex vivid blue dial with upgraded hands.To complete the upgrade,I fitted a Strapcode Super Oyster and a signed SARB059 crown/stem. I know this has cost me a lot of money but for me it's the perfect SKX and was worth the investment.I've looked at quite a few so called "Seiko Killers"and have yet to find one that really is. This is just my opinion of course,people's watch choices are subjective,this is what makes the hobby so interesting.
@fluffyfreak505
5 жыл бұрын
Watch with the captions on.
@amadosanchez7483
5 жыл бұрын
If you like this watch, you might want to check out the Deep Blue Pro Aqua 1500 with the quarter bezel. It is amazing, never selling mine!
@SkysaxonDragonslayer
5 жыл бұрын
Mmh - compared to a Phoibos Wavemaster, I don't see much which is worth double the price... Even when we add a good leather strap to the Phoibos it is still 1/3 cheaper...
@p.9608
5 жыл бұрын
At the end there is still a Seiko in it... But I do still prefer the Samurai from a brand with a history.
@Ken-dv9uf
5 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your reviews... even the ones that make me LOL!
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