Seiko Diver's 2023 Reissue [SJE093] [SBEN003] - First Impressions and Your Questions Answered

Hi Everyone,
I hope you are well!

I was really surprised to get an outpouring of questions regarding the SJE093
Here I talk a bit more about the watch and answer some of the more common questions.
Please enjoy!

You are infinitely valuable:

Thanks again and I'll talk to you all very soon!

-Sanjay

[cheesychester]

Just got my SJE093 in yesterday. Wow, what a stunner. Perfect partner for my Aqua Terra 38 white. Need to figure out how to get the Seiko buckle out and onto my Artem strap like you did.

[Nightfury]

The 6L37 is basically same as 6L35 but manufactured with different materials for certain parts to improve durability and with overall more shock resistance. Its similar to how Seiko produces the 8L for their dive watches, certain standards to adhere to their dive watch specifications. I rotate between my SJE083 King Seiko and Pelagos 39 through the week for work and I find my SJE to be more accurate after a week, barely deviates more than +3 seconds after a week while the Pelagos 39 is around +10-15 seconds off so the 6L is definitely not a bad movement compared to the Tudor apart from the power reserve. After all the 6L35 movement was produced to be similar to a ETA2892 which you still find in most luxury brands with rebranded name at the same price point.
You probably are one of the first ones to get SJE093. I'm patiently waiting for mine since my AD said they will only receive by the end of September. Congratulations and a lume shot would have been great. Maybe a youtube short incoming with a lume shot?

[nerychristian]

I own this watch. I love it. Probably the second favorite Seiko in my collection. The first being the King Seiko SJE089. I just wish that Seiko would have kept the "Water 150 Resist" text on the dial. And made it 39mm. It feels a little small on my wrist.

[PanSearedRibeye]

I’m also a Seikopath. Congratulations!

[edmundchiang]

According to one of the Janpanese descriptions: ケースコーティング:ダイヤシールド which is translated into "Case coating: diamond shield" which seems to suggests that the steel has "Diashield"

[smoko]

Thanks for doing this video! I pre-ordered one and the wait is killing me. I bought the SLA017 in 2017, but with my 5 3/4" wrist, it was still a bit large for me. Was so excited to see the announcement for the SJE093.

[whodeycinbengals]

I wore the spb143 as my daily for over a year and I loved most everything about it, except for the movement. I inevitably sold it and now I really wish that I had jumped on the sla017’s when they came out. These 37 mm 62 mas’ look phenomenal, but the 017 is a better size for me, and with prices being what they are now for the 017, I doubt that I ever add one to the collection. I don’t know, there’s just something about those Sunday grey dials on all of the 62mas reissues that just does it for me. IMO they are the greatest looking divers out there, regardless of brand!

[martinharrison]

Its basically a smaller version of the sla017. I have the sla043, and my wrist is 7.5, so thats perfect for me. I have 2 lovely tudors, but i still prefer my seiko sla043 over my black bay. These seikos are just incredible watches, but the movement in my tudor is way more accurate. I love my seiko sla043, its my favorite watch in my collection. Its so robust, and still looks as new as the day i got it. Enjoy it sanjay, because they are special .

[kevins]

I ama Seiko fan and also own several Tudor. Would take the SJE093 over the BB54 all day.

[underachievingwatchcollect]

Great video Sanjay and I like all your divers. If you ever sell one let it be the BB58 bronze 😎. That Seiko dial is simple perfection . Best regards

[mmnorton]

Seiko need to put a clasp on their rubber SLA straps given the price point, similar to the Oyster flex and omega options

[stevenl]

Thanks for the review. I have the SLA017 which I love but its a bit large for my wrist so letting it go for this one. Only wish they would have used everbrillant on this one. People are worried about accuracy but a few seconds a day makes little difference to me personally. The looks are spot on. Can't wait.

[peterashton]

Thank you for showing us this beautiful watch. Does it use standard spring bars or the Seiko fat bars? Thank you 🙏🏻

[JeffreyMcMahon]

This is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen. My wrist is 8 inches, so it's probably too small for me.

[yuanbali]

Congrats bro🎉very nice SEIKO! Hope I could get soon! Love this one ❤

[theguardian]

This watch is gorgeous. However, for the price point, a steel bracelet should be included. It's also odd for Seiko not to update the power reserve on their L movements. We have a situation now where the 6R movements have a higher 70hr power reserve.

[oliverfaustino]

Some people are moaning about the bezel insert being a tad smaller than the slot for it. There was this apparent gap at the edges of the insert based on some photos of dummy units used for the press launch. On your videos, I don't see this "gap". I hope you can tell us more about this. Thanks!

[Martinhauer]

First of all, congratulations on the beautiful Seiko.
I've been a bit dissatisfied with Seiko for quite some time now but with this watch I'm giving it another try.
On paper the Tudor BB54 is indeed better, but from the feelings I just like the Seiko better.
So this will be my first Seiko after a long time, I hope that Seiko has done a good job.

[celestino]

Hi Sanjay. The Artem strap is standard spring bar yes? Looks good on the 093..Planning to order one myself.

[austinzizzi]

I want this but not because of the seiko part, but because I’m a fan of the vintage Blancpain divers and this is basically as close as you can get to the vintage bathyscaph