Looks excellent on your wrist Jodie, doesn’t look too big at all.
@raymondrichardson6061
2 жыл бұрын
Samurai for me. Looks better, and less likely to get stolen, than a Submariner. I think it’s more handsome too. Shame they are so flipping expensive in the UK.
@Alex-zr4yl
2 жыл бұрын
Fully understand the stealing anxiety. However, not sure how you can possibly claim it looks better than a Sub. It’s just a different league ☺️
@HardePeople
2 жыл бұрын
@@Alex-zr4yl looks are subjective as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, however, I must agree that most people will definitely find the Sub more attractive. Raymond might just not be one of those people, fair enough
@victorutomo7244
2 жыл бұрын
The standard Samurai indeed looks better than the Sub. However, this one, not so much. Hate cyclops on the Sub. Hate cyclops on this 'King' Samurai.
@raymondrichardson6061
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe its an age thing. I cant read a standard date window. Looks great, with the ceramic bezel. I want one.
@armandr1613
2 жыл бұрын
Less likely to get stolen, lol. You have to accessorize your Submariner with a Glock 19 everywhere you go.
@ozludo
2 жыл бұрын
A big improvement - but I'd love to see some other dials. A orange King Sammy would be outstanding with the waffle dial, and both the Sammy and the Turtle Save the Ocean models could stand the upgrade too. Those dials were lovely. Happy Christmas to all.
@brianmsahin
2 жыл бұрын
Orange!! That would be nice....and Yellow, my new favourite dial colour. Loved it so much got a yellow dial Steeldive SD1975 tuna. Hate to say, but it might be even a bit better than my original black one. 🙃
@OwlPad
2 жыл бұрын
You should look at the Shu-iro limited edition model. It's the nicest by far in my opinion
@jamesblonde2271
2 жыл бұрын
great vid, I agree Seiko needs to up their game more generally and not just on "premium" priced models
@spicydragon3881
2 жыл бұрын
I just got the SRPE77J1, the 'Dark Manta' Samurai, a few weeks from Amazon for the EXACT same price down to the penny that you paid. I absolutely LOVE IT! Its my first Samurai and I am not disappointed (and zero QC issues, hooray!). I was taken by it in pictures and its even better in hand and on wrist, I just love looking at it. I have a 7.25" wrist and it is big, but not too big. Another OUTSTANDING review from a great man. Wish you and yours a Happy Holiday and coming New Year. Keep up the good work mate !
@1018Frankie
2 жыл бұрын
For me like you I prefer the king turtle, I got two of them and they are amazing! Greetings from the other side of the world, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
@harryalexander734
2 жыл бұрын
Top watch and the only one that has survived my heavy duty work life.
@fakenewsisthenews3542
Жыл бұрын
Me too. Must have sapphire. I ended up selling all my microbrands. I loved them, they were great watches. At the end of the day, the watch "experts" just got to me. Selling and trading and posting things like "no microbrands please". I started buying these Seiko Kings, Samurai and Turtles. Even non King because it's easy and cheap to mod to a new sapphire crystal. So, now I have a great diver, with specs, with name recognition and history. Happy now. :). Plus, Seiko does have beautiful dials with applied indices.
@mahabir_navin
2 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed by the timegrapher numbers you get from the Seiko movements. I'll just say my experience has not been like that....Anyway, I've got two Samurai's and I think the sure way to minimize the feeling of being so large is to get one in a dark color, and to not put it on a bracelet. Because of the angles, the dark colors really slim down visually. I will say that I am one of those who don't mind the aluminum bezel insert because of the lack of bling and the ability to play with the texture (as Seiko has done on other versions) but if that's what it takes to get sapphire, so be it. Hardlex really starts looking dull when you have quite a few other watches with coated sapphire.
@UnderAlexis
2 жыл бұрын
I managed to grab this for £400 in black Friday sale. Absolutely in love with it.
@paullinn1312
2 жыл бұрын
Got the king turtle last 2 years ago jody and thanks to you I have also got even more watches but can't seem to stay away from the turtle for too long love it have a good one mate aw the best 👌
@AlexanderB.
2 жыл бұрын
It is a gorgeous looking watch, I find it hard to decide whether to perfer the King Turtle or the King Samurai. I believe the save the ocean dials are even a touch more beautiful.
@donquique1
2 жыл бұрын
I have 1 regular turtle blue whale, 1 sammy blue whales, king turtle save the ocean, and king turtle manta ray and y favorite is the king turtle blue ocean. That dial is just beautiful.
@DM-ci2nn
2 жыл бұрын
No one cares
@vpapadim77
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the SRPE03K1 after your review and I am pretty happy with my king Turtle. Merry Christmas!!!
@ant10g11
2 жыл бұрын
hey jody, just got a loreo dive watch for christmas based off of your vids, love it so far!
@JustOneMoreWatch
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent watch for not a lot of money mate!
@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen
2 жыл бұрын
Never been a fan of the samurai but i have to admit it is starting to grow on me.
@bestvaluewatches
2 жыл бұрын
Must say I love the texturing on the dial! And the case shape is very unique and interesting! Definitely something I need to look into! 🔥
@leonidaslantz5249
2 жыл бұрын
If you want a 1 watch, do it all watch, this is a quality built and comfortable watch.I luv it.
@international_dave
2 жыл бұрын
Good heavy duty diver with a few important upgrades but really wish the bracelet was more premium, I would happily pay a bit extra for that.
@christopherjohnson4276
2 жыл бұрын
I can't lie, this one is tempting! I love my Black Series SRPH11, wouldn't mind one more. Great review, thanks Jody! Hey it was 17 C for Christmas up here in Ohiooooo. Amazing! 😃 ❤ ⌚
@philspencelayh5464
2 жыл бұрын
What? One more watch, could be habit forming,
@timrosenthal46
2 жыл бұрын
Love the white dial version of this beauty ...
@edmurth
2 жыл бұрын
I love mine but I’ve got an 8 inch wrist so it’s perfect for me. The other thing I love is it’s a unique diver in a world where most look like a handful of original designs. You’re not going to mistake the Samurai for anything else.
@johnsrabe
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 7-1/4 and I think that’s just the notch up from Jody’s size that makes it work. And yeah the look is unmistakable and unique … and handsome in that black&black color scheme. (And I love my Save the Oceans Samurai from 3-4 years ago.)
@shawnz241
Жыл бұрын
Very true! 220mm wrist and this fits perfect out of the box.
@dutchdude4630
Жыл бұрын
I got this watch i love it,but it looks a little like a omega ocean
@peterbdavies
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Samurai Save the Ocean. It is one of my favourites. I have never been drawn to the turtles but everyone seems to praise them. Maybe I should try one out.
@Kingstonsmac
2 ай бұрын
I have the white dial king samurai and also a black and green dial king turtle. Love them all and hope to get this black samurai one day as well. :)
@IceDree
2 жыл бұрын
Love the Samurai case, but not too keen on the tag, especially given the age old question of Seiko's signature alignments. I've been thinking about going the Islander way instead. Although a smidge smaller, it have the same specs, better alignment, better bracelet/clasp & compatible with most of the SKX mods, plus Marc is good people. As for picking between the Samurai & Turtle, I prefer the Samurai.
@poniatowski3547
2 жыл бұрын
Just picked mine today from Watsons. Tried this and the king Turtle, the King Samurai is really nice on my 7.85inch wrist. Love it. Has a real quality feel and I don’t feel the weight at all.
@chrisselders3548
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a looker! A Miltat Hexad bracelet is a great upgrade for these. I upgraded a black PVD Save The Ocean Sammy with a Hexad, double dome sapphire, and a ceramic bezel. Very happy with it now.
@johncoote5134
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had this for about 12 months - do not hesitate - buy one
@rafaelandreu
2 жыл бұрын
I think this one looks perfect on your wrist Jody.
@brianmsahin
2 жыл бұрын
Great review and more enjoyable because Mrs. Santa Claus left this one under the tree for me Christmas morning! She knows where I go for my Seikos, so I got a perfect alignment (also, Made in Japan as many Turkish Seiko's are!). The icing on the cake, she put a gorgeous black and grey rubber strap on it as she knows I usually take off the bracelet. Mrs. Claus is absolutely fantastic! 😁
@DonCacomixtle
2 жыл бұрын
I would loooove a mini Samurai version (something around 39mm)
@herkamer98
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jodi for yet another crackin' review!! NO ONE is as efficient and articulate as you in this business. I owned the "Limited Edition" deep blue Samurai and the Orange dial Samurai, but they were just to chunky and heavy, so I sold one and returned the other. This one you're wearing Jodi would go straight back for another with that horribly misaligned chapter ring. Just awful. And the Turtle? No thanks - cushion cases just look bloated and ugly, in my not-so-humble opinion. I felt you were pretty easy-going about the misalignment - I suppose you've vented your anger enough times that it just isn't worth it anymore, but personally I've sworn off all Seiko products, except for the Seiko Premier Kinetic Drive, with Moonphase, model SRX015P1. I just opened it up as my Christmas gift to myself, and I'm smitten. Have a fantastic New Year, sir.
@wallytangofoxtrot4721
2 жыл бұрын
Would be cool to have the minute and hour hands modelled on the Katana and Tanto sword shapes, respectively. Could be slimmed down too. Tipping the scales more at a Sumo rather than a Samurai at that weight.
@quentinthatcher40
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pulling the trigger on one of these so perfect timing Jody. Great video as ever.
@JustOneMoreWatch
2 жыл бұрын
Good choice mate!
@mikedandurand3548
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jody. Another interesting and informative video on a fine watch.
@EricSloferwatchreviews
2 жыл бұрын
The king samurai is perfect after the bracelet is upgraded with a strap code
@Saavvvv
Жыл бұрын
I just got the white faced King Samurai. Absolutely love it and I'm after a turtle next!
@bryanferguson4927
Жыл бұрын
Seiko better step up their game, as micros like San Martin are amazing, especially for the value.
@red75v67
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for revisiting the Samurai, Jody. I love my SRPB51 with standard black dial and Aluminium bezel but 3 years on I've bought other Seikos and no more Sams. It's just a little big and my wrist is 7.25. With the King, I'd have to remove the carbuncle on the crystal. I really don't get them. You can read the date perfectly well without.
@ThemysteriousMrP
2 жыл бұрын
Certainly a lot of Seiko for your buck. And it is a handsome watch. A must have for any Seiko collector and a good choice for anyone with a larger than average wrist that wants that tooly look and a workhorse movement. Great review !
@bignz721
2 жыл бұрын
Last Christmas I got an Islander isl-28 (original sunburst silver “dawn grey”) & it’s been my main watch since. Samurai case, great band, grey/orange sapphire bezel insert. I’ve since swapped the band for a strapcode YM 2-tone & the bezel insert for a YM-like steel. But the samurai cases are great & really wear well on me (7 1/2” wrist)
@dtroutmann
2 жыл бұрын
Same bracelet as My sport 5 landshark. That said the clasp is different and has a dive Extention on the Samurai
@boombya123
2 жыл бұрын
I have the Seiko King Samurai white dial on the rubber strap absolutely love it
@gaj5701
2 жыл бұрын
Seriously wish Aussie retailers had the King Samurai Padi jade colour watches in stock. Been burned on alignment on a previous Sammy & can't quite pull the trigger on an unseen one. Great looking watch though with the specs (movement excepted, but they kinda have to use in-house) we reasonably expect nowadays on a watch like this. I may yet take that gamble...
@adventurepromo
2 жыл бұрын
I think the orange samurai's matte black index frames and hands help them to look a little more tidy. The polished and brushed surfaces in this and other models kind of add on to the lume to make the indices and hands look a little oversized. I'm biased towards my orange sami for sure, but it says something that I'm just not much tempted by any other models. The exception has been the Save The Ocean Dark variant - that dark blue/green is just cool.
@donadoni6551
2 жыл бұрын
Hallo Mister, Ich bin großer Fan deines Kanals und natürlich großer Fan der Marke Seiko 🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗 Ich habe 3 Seiko Samurai und ich werde mir in den nächsten Wochen unbedingt auch diese Samurai mit schwarzen Zifferblatt kaufen!✌ Samurai ist eine fantastische Uhr, mit einem außergewöhnlich schönem Gehäuse, das sich sehr bequem trägt. Außerdem hat ein robustes, präzises Uhrwerk, Saphirglas und Ceramic Lünette und eine für diesen Preissegment hervorragende Verarbeitung! Ein sehr schönes Video mit sehr Detailierten Aufnahmen. Ich liebe Seiko Uhren allgemein 🥰🥰 Hab außerdem 2 Seiko Sumo ( Hulk und Pepsi ) Captain Willard, Seiko Turtle, und zwei Seiko Presage. Seiko baut Traumuhren für, vor allem sehr erschwinglichen Preisen 🥰🥰 , zumindest meiner Meinung nach. Sei gegrüßt von einem Kroaten aus Deutschland
@hubertuswolfthaler
2 жыл бұрын
You can easily open these Seiko dive extensions by gripping it on the sides with one hand and pulling the bracelet downwards with the other.
@steffydog
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks.
@thomasvanlamsweerde1799
2 жыл бұрын
That chapter ring is misaligned. Quelle surprise!
@ricardochaveste7367
2 жыл бұрын
Well done my friend great watch ⌚,I love everything about this piece ,nothing to crazy ,another contender among other brands specifically at this price.... thanks again for bringing us one more fantastic watch,,,.👍👍...
@stephaneperreault2081
Жыл бұрын
Super nice/huge big presence on the wrist ! BTW - I hate the Turtle case shape... lol !
@RickDeckardMemories
2 жыл бұрын
Whatever you say about this bracelet clasp, the transition between the clasp and the bracelet (on both ends) is almost seamless. With milled clasps there is unfortunately a couple of millimeters "step"... and very often an uncomfortably sharp step 😖 Just the other day I was smoothing the clasp edges on my Zelos Swardfish TI with a fine metal file and sandpaper. And mumbling some bad words under my breath while doing it 🤷🏿♀️
@ManOfEthnicity
2 жыл бұрын
They could just make a slightly better bracelet with solid end links and dominate the market but for some reason choose not to. Its clearly not a cost issue because brands 1/5 the scale and size manage to do it for a lower end user cost.
@humbleOne16
2 жыл бұрын
Bracelet has solid end links, even regular samurai has it.
@PaulewingStHelens
2 жыл бұрын
Yep I agree the turtle steals it.
@jjg143
2 жыл бұрын
I just decided after much debate on the king turtle. For those here in the states Macys puts the king turtle on sale and offers it for $425
@steveb4012
2 жыл бұрын
I do like this range of watches, but I found it hard to justify £560 when I picked up a Citizen BJ7111-51M Super Titanium, Saphite, Cyclops, GMT and milled clasp ( admittedly no ceramic bezel) for £252.
@romitchauhan6711
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jody. This was the last push I needed before pulling the trigger. Just ordered a king samurai for myself today with the Boxing Day sales in Sydney. Got the SRPF79K model.
@Michael-zl4hl
2 жыл бұрын
how much was it? I'm waiting for EOFY sale.
@PineapplePizza1
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for the Orient comparisons!
@RoryMacdonald-pfff
2 жыл бұрын
nah, I’d always steer someone towards a Helm instead. If you can buy one. Get a Vanuatu or Khuraburi head to head with either Samurai or Turtle and Seiko is going to be on the receiving end of a lesson in deriving quality at an affordable price. Not a Seiko hater, but they simply fail at quality at scale.
@karlsenula9495
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect Samurai would have one of the hands shaped like a Katana sword ... or maybe Seiko will soon be coming out with a 'Katana' watch 🤔
@archibaldstokes
2 жыл бұрын
great idea!
@JavierBonillaC
2 жыл бұрын
I liked it before I saw this. I now think it’s really big. I have a smaller,prospex
@zaskarclf
2 жыл бұрын
The only thing I miss on these Kings is the grey color and unique minute markers from the original aluminum bezel from the 12 to the 15. It really added a lot of character to the Samurai.
@gmotionedc5412
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah and the mini turtle is better than ALL of these!!! So comfortable.👍👍👍👍
@gmotionedc5412
2 жыл бұрын
Slim the Sammy down seiko and reduce the weight. Try titanium and or aluminum. My problem with Sammy is it’s a top heavy glob of steel on your wrist. If they slimmed it down like the monster we would soooo appreciate it seiko. Little tweaks not major changes please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@andrew_ep_curtis
2 жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to this one. I want to get one of these
@bigfish786
2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the “Shu Iro” ltd Ed of this watch. Comes with a rubber strap too. That stainless strap links a little cheap.
@TheJamie1965
2 жыл бұрын
I've got an orange Samurai (same as the one reviewed here a couple of years ago). I never liked the two tone bezel to the point I stopped wearing the watch. Last month I bought a ceramic bezel insert from DLW watches and bam it's my favourite watch again.
@JohnBarrow1961
2 жыл бұрын
I love this watch and I wish I had the wrists to pull it off. I do not.
@KaiserSoze679
2 жыл бұрын
If it's Samurai vs Turtle, I'm team Samurai all day. Im not a fan of the big round cases and crowns at 4 from the turtle line... but I prefer my Kamasu. Looks nicer AND cost less.
@grahamdingwall2502
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from former Timex City, Dundee. Great reviews. This Samurai is a very nice watch :)
@Sweetbluegrass
2 жыл бұрын
I have a SRP775. I wish they made a gilt king turtle or king samurai. I would snatch it right up if they did!
@stevefox8605
2 жыл бұрын
Good looking watch, was very close to buying one when they came out but went for the King Turtle (manta Ray, tho rarely wear it as prefer my Willard)...Cool watch, spot on review & agree with your conclusions. Cheers mate 👍👍
@williamrizzo1285
2 жыл бұрын
I have the save the ocean great white shark, one of my favorite Seikos. The case is very similar to my Zelos swordfish at only 42 mm.
@richardstorer-adam7222
2 жыл бұрын
I know I am a Virgo, so obsessed with details but none of the hour markers lines up with their hour. The 6 is a mile off as is the 12. The lume shot shows the 4 and the 2 don't line up. Look at the misalignment between the 11 marker and the 1 marker. To put it simple everything is squint.......
@mcclarinscott
2 жыл бұрын
A 5 ring Zulu will drop some weight of the metal band. tempted to do a sapphire swap on my Samurai, already added a full lume Ceramic bezel...
@philspencelayh5464
2 жыл бұрын
Personal preference King turtle much nicer, having the day is great, much better handset and the dial is much better. Samauri dial reminiscent of the one that put me off buying the Tissot Prx, getting a Certina instead.
@WesWatchRoom
2 жыл бұрын
Big fan of the Samurai, had the STO version briefly and was very impressed though it did have some QC problems, love the dial on this one but it looks like it has the same issues I had with indices that didn't properly align. Or could it be a perspective thing? Anyways glad they've beefed it up, but still needs a better clasp imo. Hope you had a great christmas Jody.
@briangeorge7965
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jody. Stay safe all
@TonezzUK
2 жыл бұрын
The new limited red waffle dial one is nice but its 2-3x the price.
@brakmaster
2 жыл бұрын
Great review but these are now selling at around 700. I really like the waffle dial but I just can't see myself paying this amount for the specific watch.
@FuzeDzn
2 жыл бұрын
Think for the price difference, I'd stick with my original Samurai over the King, could use that to get another watch or two
@brettkramer
Жыл бұрын
Cool review, I was really interested in this watch until you pointed out that indexes on the dial do not line up. Unbelievable and a deal killer for me.
@rag_man673
2 жыл бұрын
Love look of the watch, always have. It is on my list to have a closer look at, but worried that my 6.5" wrist will be a bit small. Not keen the the Cadbury chocolate block dial though. I'm likely to gain weight just by wearing it. LOL 🤣 Great video as always Jodi. Hope you had a great Christmas, and all the best for the new year.
@TheeMisterspain
2 жыл бұрын
Aye. I just spent 300 on a new Pepsi turtle and now looking at this King samurai haha Where does it end!? Glad I found your channel. Really enjoy the review. And nice to hear a fellow Scot.
@NotoriousK_I_T
2 жыл бұрын
I can see the appeal of the 'King' versions, but if you can find a regular version with a sufficient difference in price, then it's simple enough to replace the crystal and get the best of both worlds for less money.
@JustOneMoreWatch
2 жыл бұрын
But crystal is about $35-40, plus tools, plus lingering questions about water resistance..... 🤷
@NotoriousK_I_T
2 жыл бұрын
@@JustOneMoreWatch I guess it depends if you have the tools, competence and can find a bargain on eBay... And whether you're likely to venture beyond your local swimming pool 😂
@fondajames
2 жыл бұрын
Love the looks but 50g too heavy at minimum
@ryanthomas9306
2 жыл бұрын
If it didn’t have a cyclops, needs to be double domed, and if they eventually take out the date for symmetry I’ll get the black one For now my blue manta looks better
@issachunt3418
2 жыл бұрын
Watch 9 Price 8 Merry Christmas to you
@joeskeptical4762
2 жыл бұрын
*_Seiko’s Hardlex is MORE shatter resistant than a sapphire and still quite scratch resistant, much better than a typical mineral crystal. Unless a watch sees HARD use (e.g. construction work) Hardlex will look as good a sapphire watch glass._*
@JustOneMoreWatch
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry Joe, but I'm skeptical. 😉 That's just not true, Hardlex is mineral, scratches just like mineral.
@joeskeptical4762
2 жыл бұрын
Just One More Watch: *_The apology just for having a different opinion says you know you might be incorrect. Am I wrong? I might be....so.....what objective study do you have which shows Seiko Hardlex scratches as easily as a non-Hardlex mineral crystal?_*
@JustOneMoreWatch
2 жыл бұрын
@@joeskeptical4762 I've never shattered a sapphire crystal, but I've scratched several hardlex crystals. Overrated rubbish. All the best mate!
@petervernelen6784
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch, guess it should fit my 7.4 inch wrist, how would you compare the fit with the Orient triton which is a bit cheaper I'm in need of a new watch so I'm looking to find the best option under $400.
@propblast82nd
2 жыл бұрын
😃 Hellooo Jody !
@tomp.214
2 жыл бұрын
I found a smashing deal on a samurai today and I think I might end up buying it for 399 Au!
@jamesblonde2271
2 жыл бұрын
Good deal
@eason9876
2 жыл бұрын
Would you please do a video about the mini alpinist? Thank you Merry Christmas to everyone
@brentwatts2480
2 жыл бұрын
Review paganis new chronographs ASAP!
@defender1006
2 жыл бұрын
'The crown is a standout item' well ain't that the truth, LOL?!
@tonyromano4341
2 жыл бұрын
Hey J, what are replacement bracelets for the PD-1629? (if you know...)
@janihellberg6911
2 жыл бұрын
Love the caseshape of the samurai but can't deal with the size. Those missaligned chapter rings would make me mad. I'm one of those guys who gets annoyed when the second hand hits 12 and if the minute hand isn't dead on the minute mark. On these seikos it's impossible. Have old skx013 witch thankfully alignes...
@jorad4887
2 жыл бұрын
Love big!
@bettersteps
2 жыл бұрын
Seiko has had misaligned bezels for years now. How embarrassing. If they haven't fixed this QC issue at this point they must not care.
@bkwong2535
2 жыл бұрын
By now, they should've patented the misalignment trait.
@es-jayjones6595
2 жыл бұрын
I have the King Samurai in white and it's truly beautiful - except it's not quite aligned at the twelve. Any bets on how long I can look at it before it drives me crazy? I know I shouldn't care... but...
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