A year with the Seiko SPB151 Willard. (SBDC109)
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2022
- I'm back in Bimini, Bahamas with Willard and the Black Bay Pro. The last time I was here I was testing out my new Willard and now going a bit over a year on I find out that it hasn't lost its step.
I am a huge fan of my Black Bay Pro and truthfully thought I wouldn't be wearing the Willard since the BBpro is such a great all-around (dare I say) one-watch collection.
But no, I actually found myself wearing the Willard about 80% of the time. The rest was taken by the BBpro strictly at night when one had to 'dress up" for the occasion.
So in conclusion... the Willard has held its own and will be remaining a permanent fixture in my watch collection.
Enjoy the video! 
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I have watched your video a couple times over the past year and I really enjoy it. Well done, an thank you for your perspective on this watch. I've just bought one.
This is how watch reviews should be done. Awesome review sir!
Thank you...
Love your reviews sir! Keep up the good work 🍀
Thanks, been threatening myself to do a video of the Z199 bracelet that I put on my Willard… you can see it on my Instagram @blanchardwatchco the bracelet is perfect for the Willard!
This is an excellent review of a very cool watch. In fact you motivated me to find one, and buy the 7 friends watch band. It's a terrific combo, and I very much enjoy wearing it. Your HD views were helpful, and details concerning the specs were what I needed to put me over the top. This is not a watch you can go to an Ad and try on before you buy due to its current age. Although your video allows one the vantage to feel like they're trying it on and applying it to whatever circumstances they have. I appreciate your reviews for your common sense approach on commentary, not trying to sell anything you don't substantiate, and wonderful sense of style that is sympathetic to my own. I believe that you have an excellent future in your watch reviewing future, and keep up the good work. You're a wonderful asset to anyone considering any particular model that you're looking at. Many thanks-
Your BB Pro is a real stunner, I must say. My Christopher Ward C63 Sealander is very close in specs and build as your Tudor, with the exception of it not being a “true GMT,” but an office GMT. As for your Capt. Willard, I anticipate on picking one up sometime this year. I already own several Seikos, including a PADI Turtle. Thanks for pushing me closer to that goal (much to the chagrin of my wife!). Great presentation of the Willard in its natural environment!
Great review! I think you sold me on it. I’ve been on the fence until I watched your video. Looks great! Thanks.
Wearing it right now :)
That's a great two watch collection.
I've got the green one. It lights me up more now than when I got it. It goes away for a few weeks, comes out and that green dial wows me more each time. It puts me at rest knowing its sat safely in my box and I can look at it whenever I want.
You need to run it through its paces... These are not safe queens, they're meant to be worn and appreciated. It can take the sting out of a bad day to check the time and realize you're wearing something that you really appreciate.
Life is short. Wear it.
yeah. wear it like captain willard did
Great Review!
Great review bro helped convince me to get it.
I have a BB58 and love it but for every day beach watch I wear my Seiko spb143 diver . It can really take a beating and it is a beautiful watch just like the Willard .
You made me by it. Thank you. I love it. it was a good choice
They look right at home near the ocean 🌊
Great video. Hello from a fellow Floridian! I’ve been looking at the Willard version with the slightly patinated lume and the grey textured dial. But the all black and silver looks nice too ….
They have a few different versions but I always lean to ‘original’ design… that said at that price point you could mod it to your liking if you are brave enough 😉 look into Fourfoutyfour Seiko mods… he should be able to help you if you are willing 😁
Undoubtedly a beautiful watch and also an iconic watch and absolutely in its environment by the sea, waves and beach and any outdoor setting.
However, there are reports that the Willard doesn't keep reliable time, that's what I've heard on this platform, anyway. That's what has always put me off making a purchase.
You hear so many mixed messages on the 6r movements. Mine runs at +2 to +5 everyday for the last year. Definitely don’t think that’s the norm though.
on the time grapher, even a year down the road, Its still at + 5-7
Luck of the draw,had mine and was +15/20
Sold it for that reason and stepped up for a sla
To say that the Willard isn't a dress watch could be one of the most ridiculous remarks I've ever heard. It goes with everything.
True.. if its the only watch you own ;)
Une des montres que je rêve d acquérir !
Had mine for a year too. Still my favourite watch. Never got on with the bracelet though.
Oh you need to try the Uncle Seiko Z199... I don't think I'll ever take it off this bracelet
@@RobertBlanchard I have. I recommended it to you in another comment! 😂
Awesome review, I have one of these on the way and an Uncle Straps tropic to go with it. Really thinking about the Tudor. How tall are you? I like the 39mm also. Thank you for your time!
Just snagged one used for $700, in excellent condition with all the trimmings.
Great price!! I just bought the Uncle Seiko Z199 bracelet for my Willard and I highly recommend it! only issue is no divers extension but honestly this is the bracelet Seiko should have made for it... I have yet to take it off, very comfortable and I don't see myself ever taking it off the Z199. I'll be doing a short video on this bracelet in the coming weeks. Enjoy your Willard... and if you find its a bit fast buy a de-magnetizer... the movement can be affected easily by magnetism... in fact mine was running very fast, I ran it through the de-magnetizer and back to plus 4 to 7 a day.
@@RobertBlanchard I was looking at the presidential by Uncle Seiko myself. I do have a demagnetizer somewhere I'll have to dig out just in case. Beyond excited, especially to get one that was made before they crammed in that lumed marker at 3 o'clock position. Gorgeous watch, it has the character to be my signature for sure.
You should try getting your hands on SLA051 , naomi uemura watch.
Step up from the spb with same tool dive watch vibe
I was actually excited for the SLA051 until I put one on. Don't get me wrong its beautiful, but 2 major things bother me (bother me as in I'll see them every time I look at the watch) about the watch. The date window placement and the stepped case. For that money I rather save a bit more cash and buy the SLA033 (which I find to big) and would end up buying the best example for the original which I wouldn't wear since I would be to nervous to beat up a piece of history and all the above leads us back to the SPB151 (Japan market)... the perfect Willard for the 21st century... well almost perfect... Boy I wish Seiko would throw the 8L35 movement in one... But I am very happy with 6R35 which actually has kept excellent time!
My primary watches are the Hamilton coop and khaki king Champaign.
I didn’t use my samurai manta that much, and I barely used my orient kamasu
But I think the willard 153 is the watch to use for my diver
I don’t get the same feeling for the BB as I do with the Willard.
Yeah, they are opposite sides of what I want out of a watch.
Currently I now have my Willard on the Uncle straps tropic and I’m keeping it like that. It just feels so nostalgic. And the fact that my dad had one in Vietnam just makes me feel right when I wear it.
And now the BB is on the bracelet, but every time I look down at it I don’t feel nostalgic… I feel adventurous… as if it wants me to use it as a tool in an adventure.
Both are amazing and both now take up equal time on the wrist.
I have found two watches that will be forever in my collection.
@@RobertBlanchard if you do not mind could you please tell me about what you are doing with your channel as I enjoyed your content
@@Andy-ys8sjwell, I can only go so far with watches since I am an owner and not a reviewer.
And going over the same watches will become mundane. So going to start talking about watches I am drawn towards without buying, plus the updates on my collection as time goes by.
But cars is something I am also passionate about so will be splitting up the channels to include car content as well as future watch content.
But work and family and writing my second novel currently take precedence over the RUclips content.
That’s why I have been quite as off lately.
@@RobertBlanchard there is only so many hours in a day, good luck with your novel and looking forward to seeing what content, when you're ready you can bring out, all the best Andrew
1:12 lmfaoo i was like wait a minute 😂😂
Hello im new in to seiko world, i got a save the ocean turtle. I would like to preserve it as much as i can but i would like to take it with me in the ocean i know its a divers watch but what about sand and salt on the long run can it make any damage?
Beautiful video, wonderful watch. Thanks. I own SPB 143. It's a great watch too! Enjoy with bracelet though the silicone is nice too..But do you have problem with the accuracy? Mine 30 seconds late a day..
Hello, thanks for the praise! As for the accuracy, mine is a SPB151 (Japanese market version) and on the time grapher it runs +5 -5 on average so it keeps really good time.
Try setting it on top of a compass and see if the compass needle moves… if it does it’s magnetize… you can buy a demagnetizer on Amazon/eBay for around 20 dollars… well worth it since I have used mine a few times already…. Or if you know a watch repair place that’ll do it for free try that out.
@@RobertBlanchard I see. Ok I will try. Before I hear this, I thought it because the factory did not regulate the watch.. and one day, I plan to open it and do it myself.. Thank you very much for your advice..
Love that Willard ! But hard to remove my sla033! 😃 nice job on the vid
Shoot, cant blame you there
The Sla is Seiko's Lexus LFA of Willards'... This is more the Supra with a very cool paint job! If you have the Sla, treat yourself to a daily driver that you can wear whenever you like, and not be concerned about the occasional door ding...congrats on your Sla-
Did you prefer the Willard to the SRP777? i was just as blown away by the SRP but now i can't stop looking at Willards.
Yes I do. Remember the Willard was a year out from when I bought the SRP777... if I would have known I would have waited, but that's not to say that the SRp777 is not a great watch. Its actually a fantastic starter tool/boating/dive watch. It does lean a bit more for the bigger wristed folks. as for comparison... SRP777 is Toyota, Willard is Lexus.
Great Willard vids. Did you get around to changing the crown?
No, not yet… but now I just might since I believe I have found the right bracelet for it (took long enough) but the Uncle Seiko Z199 really makes it work!
I look forward to seeing it. My first impression of the crown was the same as yours. It looks almost as if they forgot to finish it, particularly as the shine contrasts quite significantly with the brushed steel.
How’s the accuracy and have you noticed any fading of the red pip? Cheers
No fading, on time grapher right now shows: 0 to -2 254 degrees 0.0 ms 21600
(I have it angled as if arm is hanging down)
And yes, thats after a whole year.
Set as if your arm is on the table watch facing up: -4 to -6 294 degrees 0.0ms 21600
If you like bracelets then try the z199 from Uncle Seiko. That has the taper you’re looking for.
HA! I just bought this same bracelet... let me tell you, it's a game changer for Willard. To the point where I would tell everyone that wants to put the Willard on a bracelet to get this one. I'll have a video on it sometime next week.
@@RobertBlanchard yep it’s definitely the best bracelet for it.
I love the US waffle strap too.
I need your review to the Z199 uncle seiko on this willard man. I’m planning to get it
This is the third time I start writing this! Hopefully I don’t get another call.
The Uncle Seiko z199 has transformed the look and feel of my Willard.
It is back to being my daily! And I bought a BBPro 2 months ago… granted it’s on a rubber strap… but if it was on the SS bracelet it would be another story.
Anywho, back to the z199. Probably the best bracelet design I have ever used… all the class of the jubilee without the thickness… and man is it comfortable!
Any issues with it? Excluding the fact that it doesn’t have a divers extension… it’s perfect.
The clasp is good and personally I don’t need a divers extension (warm waters year round in south Florida, so no need for wetsuit) but if you live on the west coast and truly use your watch as a tool in the water… then you’ll need the divers extension.
I don’t see myself ever taking it off this bracelet.
In conclusion… worth ever penny to me. (Actually thinking of getting another for my srp777)
Hope this helps!
@@RobertBlanchard thanks for your reply. Do you still planning to do a video on it ?
@@RobertBlanchard Just a small precision, do the bracelet color bracelet match well with the SS on the case watch ? As the case has this protect coating, it’s not the classic SS color I have on my other watchs, I was wondering if it’s doing well with the z199 bracelet
@@valentind134 Its slightly off... but to me it doesn't really bother... I should have some time this weekend to do a short video on the z199
Esse atual Seiko atualizado INFELIZMENTE nao é do mesmo tamanho do Seiko 6105 de 1970 usado no filme. Ja pus os dois nas maos e infelizmentesse atual é sutilmente menor. A versão classica primeira é maior e tem maior VISIBILIDADE NO PULSO!
The original is a perfect design save for the fact that the crown was its weak point. For me the size reduction is welcomed design move to fit in todays environments.
That said I have worn both and the original is 100% a tool with a purpose but nothing else.
The new Willard design allows it to be a chameleon lending itself to being a tool yet have the ability to pass when wearing a suit.
That said I have recently modded my Willard with the ‘thin case back’ from namoki mods. And now it wears (comfort wise) much more like the original. And it also drops the overall thickness down below 13 mm. It’s a game changer.
Check out my last video on the thin caseback.
She is now ‘rated’ at 150M instead of 200M but since I have never dove below 90 feet I’m not worried.
Worth every penny to do this mod.
I totally disagree with that comment that the Willard can’t be worn with a sport coat in a Miami nightclub or whatever you were implying that’s a hella nice watch Sir it’s like $500 and I bet it’ll survive the rigors of any jungle on the planet than any Swiss watch could
Well, what I am trying to convey is that there are other watches that would work better in a suit environment. But in a pinch and if you don’t have another watch it’ll be fine… but between the BBPro and the Willard and even though the BBpro is ‘thicker’ it still ‘fit’ better under a cuff.
But apart from that if the Willard was my only watch I’d be happy to wear it with a Tux😁
Also after 1 year, I found some major problems that bother me. At the beginning I only thought on the unsigned crown, now I don't care. But this cristal reflixons, the exaggerated domed and the shape of the case not true you the original (size is perfect) are bothering me as the all polished hands. 3.45 crown I prefere 4 or 4.15 (better).Mine is not keeping the time. Al the rest is just perfect, date window, bracelet I love it,hands, diashield, polishing brushing ,dial color, bessel..
That's because it's not the sla033. Mines is perfect after 2 plus years