I Was WRONG About This Seiko - SJE093 '62MAS' Re-Edition (Review)

A Review of the Seiko Prospex SJE093 "62MAS". Six years after the launch of the SLA Divers, three years since owning the SPB143, I finally own a 62MAS. But its release and my harsh criticism on its movement accuracy and climbing price still make this a controversial watch. It feels like Seiko is adopting the "Blancpain Strategy" giving us these perfect watches as Limited Editions. A piece that resembles the very Best and Worst of Modern Seiko - but an equally beautiful piece of design that's a hard act to follow.

#seiko #seikowatches #62mas

Intro 0:00
Grail Seiko 6217-8001 1:27
The Importance of Experiencing other Brands 2:08
Seiko Price & Movement Accuracy Problem 2:53
Chasing Original Watch Designs 3:48
Seiko SLA & SPB Experience 4:39
Seiko SJE093 "62MAS" Review 5:43
Closing Thoughts 9:26
Conclusion 10:42

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[ID-Guy]

This hobby of ours is quite the roller-coaster experience. Would you call my obsession with chasing original watch designs a pathological one? Is admitting that I have a problem the first step towards recovery? So many questions! ;) 🥃

[PeterKotsa]

62MAS has always been my favourite "look" in a vintage style skin diver from all brands...it's got something special, something Japanese about it something pure and honest.
Coincidentally I am sharing my year review with my SLA later tonight as well..good timing 
Excellent Video as always brother and enjoy that little gem🥃

[ronnienes]

Ordered one of these recently. Couldn’t have imagined spending this much on a Seiko 2 years ago. Yet here I am. Very excited to have it arrive.

[scottt.]

Great review! I couldn’t agree more. My SJE093 is one of seven in my well curated collection and I enjoy it as much as my Daytona and Cal. 321 Speedy. When you compare its price to these two it’s a bargain. Cheers 🍻

[wisamal-hakim]

This is a companion for life.

It’s glorious.

In the grand scheme of things it’s a fair bit of money but worth every penny if it’s the one for you.

I. Am. So. Tempted

[mosquitojoyride]

I have the sje and the spb. I used the spb for workouts and beater activities. Glad you’re on board for the sje! Questions: what’s the clasp you have on the sje and nato on the bb54?

[Nom_AnorVSJedi]

What deployant and strap do you have on your SJE?

[richardpaultak]

Great to hear this review, after and slightly in spite of your previous review of the SJE093 I bought this wonderful time piece about a month ago. I’ve had half a dozen Omega Seamasters (no co-axials), currently I’ve got a Seamaster 2254.50 & a Seiko SPB143. I’m parting with
them. The SJE093 is the one. Thanks for your
review.

[martinharrison]

I remember having a conversation with you congratulating me on my purchase of the sla043. So congrats to you on getting a beautiful version. These seikos are very special, i still love mine even if its not as accurate as my tudor .
Great vid as always and im glad youve seen the light, and finally got one .

[Amplitudeproblem]

Congrats! A wonderful addition to your well-considered collection. My own thing is that I tend to like classics with a twist, and my SLA043 serves this role very well. Welcome to the club!

[randybartlett]

The comparison shot of the 54, Zenith, and 62 is great. I like all three but the Seiko some how wins out. Thanks for your videos, always look forward to the next one.

[gregwebb]

I agree, no compromise. Great review, very nice watch. What deployant clasp are you using?

[KenViljoen-sn]

Countless times I’ve watched your videos and never tire of them. I now own an FXD largely down to you and am now weighing up the Seiko SLA039, and Zenith A385. Your philosophy and taste is something that resonates with me so thank you! If you could give me your brief thoughts on the Seiko and Zenith that would be greatly appreciated? Keep up the great work!!

[FightGenius]

You've sold me on this brother, I just sold my OP 36 and will use that to purchase this extraordinary piece. I had a sla043 in the past but the muted blue dial, the thickness and the all brushed look, something was missing for me emotionally. As soon as I saw this, not only did it correct all the minor gripes of the sla043 I had but it's just speaking to me emotionally, It's a crazy hobby we're in but one thing I've learned is to always go for the watch you really want, because you'll eventually get there anyways. Cheers

[davidadler]

My dad had a Seiko Sports 100 chronograph. I thought it was the coolest watch ever. When I was in college I saved all summer to buy the 20 years newer version Sports 150. Still have it. Still love it!

[ScipioAfricanus-io]

I have sla043, it is a real stunner and I completely understand your liking of this model
What deployant clasp are you using on your Seiko strap.
Thank you!
I truly enjoy your videos

[VinnyTheCuz]

Excellent video! As it turns out, I'm like you: chasing the original design in its purest form. Recently I came across the Praesidus A-11 Type 44 which is the most faithful recreation of the original A-11's from 1942. Owning the Seiko SJE093 would be amazing too. Congrats!

[Ks]

Weirdly enough this watch was on my internal debate station yesterday and had me looking to buy. Regardless of my >8” wrist, the vintage feel and look makes it an all time classic and modern badass.
Thanks for the video and sharing your thoughts!

[AbdulRWatches]

I really think Seiko when they do it correctly can beat anyone out there. Great video brother 😁👍🏽 Hope the feeling lasts with this one.

[bobsyouruncle]

Man I don’t know if it’s the chicken or the egg situation (I love your taste or my taste is massively influenced by you) but I love your watch collection.

I have the FXD, I’ve tried on the BB54 and really like it but can’t decide between that and this Seiko, and that Omega Trilogy is just just sensational. Not to mention the admiration for the Seamaster 2264.50 and Explorer 1/Smiths Everest. I hope you keep producing videos for the foreseeable because I for one love your taste.

Didn’t realise they were releasing more of this line next year, sounds incredibly promising. Thank you my man, if I ever bump into you in the UK I will buy you a beer!