Beautiful watch. I like the improvements here. The only thing I don't care for is the movement. Seiko has an amazing 6L and 8L movements. I have owned an 8L, the monoblock marine master, and it was a gem, one of my favorite watches I took everywhere with me and kept excellent time. Previously, I had a 6R15 and was much less impressed with the performance there--back then that was for 800 dollars, the so-called Pepsi bezel on the mm200 back in 2018. I'm reluctant to try a 6R again, this time at 1300.
already tried this watch in AD at my place. at first I thought this model would have some issues like before, after I checked it up,was a little surprised, because the use of this watch is very comfortable, the bezel is in the right place, and the size is a bit thin, compare to my spb143. the finishing looks neat & luxurious. I think Seiko has started to realize and fear that Citizen will take over the hearts of JDM watch fans 😂😂😂
I just know they’ll definitely bring back the grey sunray dial and black bezel version sometime in the future, seeing how popular and iconic the SPB143 is . Love all the refinements in case dimensions and as a sucker for symmetry the colour matched date wheel at 4:30 is perfect!
@@BowlOfSalmon so the blue dial watch has a blue date wheel and the SE has a grey date wheel with yellow/cream numerals? Maybe it’s my eyes but they all simply look like white text on black bg in the photos and videos I’ve seen.
The new case design and dimensions are beautiful. Also, people seem to be very divided on the date placement. While I hate(!) 4:30 date windows the circular window, colour matched date wheel, and vertically oriented numerals are very attractive. Very Bell & Ross, who does the best date complocations in the industry in my opinion.
I do own a SPB143, totally agree it's a great watch I just spent the last two weeks with it on my wrist as my one and only while roadtriping, it's my holiday or under the radar watch. I bought it for times I don't want to wear a luxury item, but guess what sometimes I do pick it up because I do enjoy wearing it not because I have to. My only advice is to wear it on a rubber cause Seiko Natos are good looking but too thick and to me the bracelet is not very confortable. The new dimensions seem to be a good improvement and I do like the new position for the date.
Once it comes out in June, I could only imagine the struggle between the choices of spb453 and the Tudor Monochrome. And I can’t believe I’m watching a channel called Bowl of Salmon.
Really nice seeing the comparison with the SPB143 on film, nice refinements that do make a difference. I sold my SPB a while back but these could tempt me back in. How is the end link fit? It was diabolical how much play it had on mine... Cheers 🙂👍
Thanks for comparing each of them with the SPB143, that's really helpful! I find the new solid black dial boring but I don't like navy blue :( . I am torn between getting the SPB143 or the SPB453, or, the SPB451. Why can't they make the black one sunburst as well?
Have they chamfered and applied mirror polishing to the edge of the bezel? It looks different to the 143. The bezel seems so have a much more defined and shiny outline. Looks great.
Hey great video! My most worn watch is my spb143, but my only complaint is the bracelet. Did you say that the new bracelets are not compatible with the spb143?
@@BowlOfSalmon all good. I think i heard you saying the new has aluminum inserts. If so, I will miss the steel inserts of the 143 and its variants. Steel is simply the best insert material to me, and least used
I like the look of both generations, but their movements keep me from buying one. I have heard too many horrible experiences from 6R so I don't bother to try my luck with hard earned money.
@@BowlOfSalmon Unfortunately I don't think Seiko is going to upgrade the movement soon. I do own a mechanical GS(SBGW289) and luckily it runs pretty well. But honestly I am only confident with Spring drive and quartz.
Honestly if you get lucky these are amazing my spb143 is running within Cosc and has perfect alignment however I’ve seen many that have egregious accuracy , it’s all a luck of the draw lol
The blue one is the least fav….then comes the gold accent and black version…..but I still wouldn’t buy one coz that date really breaks the overall look.
Seems pointless moving the date from the perfectly symmetrical position and sticking it in an odd position and having to shrink it to barely legible to try and maintain the symmetry 🙄
@@BowlOfSalmon I'd need the new SPB range for that! I renounce Satan and all his works! I dwell in righteousness and sport a Seiko Alpinist SBP117! For the Lord has created what is good, but men have fallen into unrighteousness and put date windows where they have no right to be.
I agree with you! The blue one is my favorite. Can’t wait to see them in person. I think that matching the date wheel color to the dial plays a big part in making the date placement work. I don’t really mind the date at 4:30 in these new releases but if the date wheels were all white it would bug me for sure haha
Hi Tom, Thankyou for making a great video, especially for us Seiko fans 😃 Overall, it’s a great upgrade for these line up.. I feel the same with you, hope the production model has a better bezel action (smoother finish). I think these series isnt going to dethrone the spb143 as it’s already become a future classic 😊
I think this is an overall improvement but I still prefer the sunray grey dial and brushed bezel of the 143 than the black dial and matte black bezel with the circular 4:30 date that looks to be taken out of the willard. I also don’t like the “3 days”. I think the black would’ve been a nice secondary option to a sunray grey/brushed bezel. Plus my 143 is a companion to my sje093.
I can only applaud More options. Given the choice between mine or this. I would hesitate. I think the Sunray dial and brushed bezel wins it in terms of looks for me personally
I got the last sharp-edge Presage at my local dealer a few weeks ago and that is the one that finally hooked me on Seiko... My wallet shall suffer once he gets these in.
These look terrible. They ruined the pyramid with the 3 lines of text on the previous model. The first version without the lume plot at 3 was the best, this one looks even worse than the revision to meet ISO standards. Seiko has a great design language with the 62mas, 6159, 6105, and 6309 which all had date or day/date windows at 3 o'clock. These watches are just weird looking with that date placement and look un-Seiko like. Good review and video though.
Loving these new releases and I can't wait to add one to my collection. I'm conflicted between the black and grey/gilt dial variants. I think the blue is great too, but I already have blue in my collection. How flashy would you say the sunburst and gilt is in the metal? Thank you for the great and informative video.
Great video Tom. Bracelet seems like a dealbreaker. Why Seiko continues to make great watches with average bracelets makes me scratch my head. Also the accuracy isn’t great either even though the movement has been upgraded. I feel like a nice Seventy30 B&J NATO would look great.
@@trishhunt3137it's not, my man. I tried this watch early at AD at my place. They upgraded their bracelet. It feels more comfortable than the old version.
I love the design of this watch. It’s a classic. The one thing that I don’t understand is why a 1400 Euro watch still uses a movement that operates at 21,600 beats. There are so many other brands that offer a movement operating at 28,800 beats for a far lower price. I understand that you can increase the power reserve by decreasing the beats per hour but it just doesn’t feel right. Sometimes I feel that these “prospex” watches aren’t really that pro. Other micro brands offer similar value at almost half the cost.
How is the fitment of the end links? That was a complaint I had with the 143; bracelet was okay, but for a $1k watch the end links should at least fit properly into the case!
I wasn’t a fan the time I tried on the original, probably due to the grey hues. I think this version looks great on video and I’ve loved the porthole date since I saw it on the bell&ross. I will no longer consider a watch without a date but the issue I may have with this is my ability to read it with my aging eyes.
My 143 has dominated my collection. I love that watch. I also have the 455 preordered. Thanks for the video. Im super hyped to get that watch on my wrist come June.
@@BowlOfSalmon was lucky enough to have an AD discount it for me to around $1150 since I was on the fence. I realized after going through an AD, that the retail price really is just a suggestion. . . .
I'm definitely on the blue dial train!! It's a shame that Seiko still used old pin and collar bracelets w/old clasps (no onthefly macro adj) on these $1500 divers. Several micro brands put Seiko to shame in that area. Still, I do like these and may have to pick up that blue dial just to see how I like it.
@@BowlOfSalmon maybe it's just older tech. I've had issues w/old Omega pin/collar bracelets when resizing, even using proper tools. It's just easier w/screws. You're not totally wrong though. My biggest 'issue' is the old lack of an on-the-fly macro adjust clasp given the huge price increase in Seiko's over the past 3-5 years.
Garbage movement. Terrible bracelet and clasp. Diashield ruins the natural shiny appearance of 316L. Porthole date in the most detested location. Awful power reserve text on the dial. No. Just no 👎🗑️
@@BowlOfSalmon Doxa 39, or Certina DS action diver 38. I’d either drill more micros in the Certina clasp, or swap it. When the movement fails, replace the powermatic 80 with a fully serviceable top grade ETA 2824 or SW200. Personally, I don’t think there’s a lot of great divers in this price range. I’ve been in this hobby too long, so I tend to nitpick on things noobs overlook.
@@tomw4962 answer: Seiko’s horrid QC and crap movements hurt me. Out of five Seiko watches I have received, only one had no QC issues. And this is a cheap quartz.
I really like the monochrome Black dial version, but that new shorter clasp with only 2 micro adjustments is a deal breaker, to getting a good fit. I’ll stick with my SPB149.
Cool to see a hands-on, since the announcement. I prefer the symmetry of a no date, but I realize that I check my watch daily for the day of the month. Best of both worlds. If I got a exclusively no-date, I feel like I'd eventually regret if given the option.
Great new models. Seiko just needs to upgrade their bracelets. Lose the divers extension and use a Glyde lock microadjust. Also get rid of the pins and collars and go to screws.
Great price! They look like tudor quality wise…have a great in-house movement and are below the 1500 mark…this is incredible and seikos last a lifetime
Fantastic review. As an owner of the SPB143, this new iteration is exactly what I wanted. I have two gripes with my SPB143. First, there's the long clasp and the wonky and fairly useless dive extension. I wish they got rid of it completely, but at least the clasp is shorter. Also, the fact that the case is ever so slightly smaller is welcome. Finally, I don't like the grey sunburst dial on the SPB143. I know it looks great in some shots, but in direct sunlight seems washed out and the legibility isn't great. Having owned black and blue dial divers, I can tell you that for me black is the way to go. I always end up wearing a black dial watch more since it's so versatile and I love the monochrome, understated look. So I will be upgrading to the SPB451 and probably sell my SPB143. I think that one is the perfect daily + travel watch and you are right about the diashield coating. My SPB143 looks absolutely flawless after 3 years of daily wear and I never tried to baby this watch. It's actually the reason why I'll still go with a Seiko instead of other brand even though there are things I don't like about Seiko (QC issues, movement accuracy and of course the price bump).
The blue one looks good, but I still think my 143 oldest version, without the lume plot at 3 o clock is the best one ☺️ I really enjoy your videos btw ✌🏼
So lets see - Prospex but no 8L35 movement? FAIL. 60 click bezel instead of 120? NOPE. Steel instead of ceramic bezel insert? HELL NO. And that date window is an abomination - place it at 3, 5 or 6 (Seiko has done all three in the past) or dont place it there at all! (All these comments are based as an owner of the 140th Edition MarineMaster which gets all of the above right, but could do with a little less bulk at 220g)
I would get this. But the price hikes keep going. And they still don’t offer a nice on the fly adjustment clasp. At least when they hold prices they should also make better watches with tighter accuracy tolerances (as else it’s still just a 6R as found in watches a fourth of the price years back) and better clasps on their bracelets in my opinion.
Why not just leave the date window at 3 o clock, or ditch the silly "Automatic 3 Days" text, move the "Diver's 300m" up, and put a proper date window at 6 o clock for symmetry? Anyway, not a dealbreaker, in my opinion, might get one at some point.
that round hole 4:30 date is the cheapest looking solution to a date problem they could have ever thought of, ffs Seiko. I’m glad I have a spb239 and I’m holding onto it for dear life as long as I don’t find a cheap sla043.
I don't know why Seiko didn't go with a sunray dial on the black one but I still love the monochrome look of it. I think I'd go with that one since I already have a ton of blue watches and the anniversary edition is a bit too blingy for me. I would've liked it better if they had stayed with the same look as the SPB239.
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The blue one is absolutely the pick of the bunch!
summer watch !
Seiko is doing great with their new date positioning. I recently picked up a spb 313 and it's quickly becoming my favourite watch.
Congrats on the NWA
Beautiful watch. I like the improvements here. The only thing I don't care for is the movement. Seiko has an amazing 6L and 8L movements. I have owned an 8L, the monoblock marine master, and it was a gem, one of my favorite watches I took everywhere with me and kept excellent time. Previously, I had a 6R15 and was much less impressed with the performance there--back then that was for 800 dollars, the so-called Pepsi bezel on the mm200 back in 2018. I'm reluctant to try a 6R again, this time at 1300.
the mvmt doesn't get a lot of votes
I'm getting that blue one for sure
already tried this watch in AD at my place. at first I thought this model would have some issues like before, after I checked it up,was a little surprised, because the use of this watch is very comfortable, the bezel is in the right place, and the size is a bit thin, compare to my spb143. the finishing looks neat & luxurious. I think Seiko has started to realize and fear that Citizen will take over the hearts of JDM watch fans 😂😂😂
Citizen is on a roll and the new spb models bring that little refinement indeed
@@BowlOfSalmon 😁😆👍🏼
I just know they’ll definitely bring back the grey sunray dial and black bezel version sometime in the future, seeing how popular and iconic the SPB143 is . Love all the refinements in case dimensions and as a sucker for symmetry the colour matched date wheel at 4:30 is perfect!
Sounds logical the spb143 will one day get the upgraded package I guess
@@BowlOfSalmon Can you confirm the date wheel color matches dial on all three colorways?
@@dustin3886 yip they match , note on the SE it is not a 100% match due to the sunburst
@@BowlOfSalmon so the blue dial watch has a blue date wheel and the SE has a grey date wheel with yellow/cream numerals? Maybe it’s my eyes but they all simply look like white text on black bg in the photos and videos I’ve seen.
The new case design and dimensions are beautiful. Also, people seem to be very divided on the date placement. While I hate(!) 4:30 date windows the circular window, colour matched date wheel, and vertically oriented numerals are very attractive. Very Bell & Ross, who does the best date complocations in the industry in my opinion.
Agreed on the b&r remark. I’m
Not a reference on date placement anymore these days. Owning the tag glassbox 🫣
@@BowlOfSalmon the Glassbox date is terrible! Beautiful watch though
I do own a SPB143, totally agree it's a great watch I just spent the last two weeks with it on my wrist as my one and only while roadtriping, it's my holiday or under the radar watch. I bought it for times I don't want to wear a luxury item, but guess what sometimes I do pick it up because I do enjoy wearing it not because I have to. My only advice is to wear it on a rubber cause Seiko Natos are good looking but too thick and to me the bracelet is not very confortable. The new dimensions seem to be a good improvement and I do like the new position for the date.
Love mine too. I love all kinds of straps on it
Definitely loving the blue dial version the best . Looking forward till June so I can visit my local AD to check them out.
It will be hard to resist
That blue one! 💙
Getting a black one and praying someone makes a Jubilee for it. Black Bay Monochrome looks on a budget.
rooting for uncleseiko & forstner ;)
That blue one....would be awesome next to my SPB143
I'm thinking the same
same me
was on the way to buy a SPB save the Ocean. Now waiting for the blue
You wear two watches at the same time? Cool.
I'll be keeping my JDM 143, but look forward to watching these evolve.
So a SBDC101.
Once it comes out in June, I could only imagine the struggle between the choices of spb453 and the Tudor Monochrome. And I can’t believe I’m watching a channel called Bowl of Salmon.
It’s a tough fight between me and the poke bowls
Diving deeper Just to receive my Holy Diver 455j1... 🤘🏻..
Enjoy it mate 👌
those are beautiful with great dimensions
Edit: I also love the date location and color match
Glad you like them! I think they are nice subtle iteration too
Really nice seeing the comparison with the SPB143 on film, nice refinements that do make a difference. I sold my SPB a while back but these could tempt me back in. How is the end link fit? It was diabolical how much play it had on mine...
Cheers 🙂👍
better but still ... same same
this would be my 3rd seiko once it comes out that blue one for sure!
Date place is just perfect, the only thing I would change is to use more contrast - white font color, to be more legible.
hehe... and everybody else is trying to hide it or get rid of it ... maybe go back to the spb 143 :)
@@BowlOfSalmon That is why I like diy custom watches idea, everybody should be able to get what really like.
Thanks for comparing each of them with the SPB143, that's really helpful! I find the new solid black dial boring but I don't like navy blue :( . I am torn between getting the SPB143 or the SPB453, or, the SPB451.
Why can't they make the black one sunburst as well?
They gotta keep us coming back for more 😅
Have they chamfered and applied mirror polishing to the edge of the bezel? It looks different to the 143. The bezel seems so have a much more defined and shiny outline. Looks great.
case lines have been refined a little indeed
that blue one is a nice competitor to blue BB58, but im not sure if making the clasp smaller by removing adjustable holes is the right choice
Lifehacks right 😉
Thanks so much for the new products video and detailed information.🎉❤
Glad you like them!
Last but not least, it's seems like bezels are not misaligned. So good job Seiko!
these were all aligned properly (i just forgot to properly set some on the opening shot ...#noob error)
@@BowlOfSalmon it was a great video, thank you so much!
Hey great video! My most worn watch is my spb143, but my only complaint is the bracelet.
Did you say that the new bracelets are not compatible with the spb143?
That is correct. I tried matching the new to my spb. The fit at the case is different
@@BowlOfSalmon I might have to try out the uncle seiko bracelets then!
I’d this the first hands on with these watches??
Cool right
Very nice leather watch case at the start of the video. Where did you get it please?
That is from tawbury. Links in description
Any idea if the reflections are less on the new models? Also do you reckon pre-existing bracelets that fit the SPB143 would fit the new ones?
coating/Reflection felt similar. didnt try the old bracelet on the new model .. new bracelet on the old didn't work ...
Show the watch running I can't see the sweep of the hands , the quickset, crown action ? 🤔
I did state the watches didn’t have live movements.
Awesome looking forward on the SPB453. What is the watch roll? watch box? in the intro you are using? looks very nice.
tawburry watchbox. (link in description)
@@BowlOfSalmon Thanks!
complete copy of Pelagos or is Pelagos a copy of this?
the 62mas has been around for a long time.. but I have to admit when I open my watchbox I confuse them a little too
Just leave the date window off one of them, Seiko ! geeze
Selling watches could be simple right !?
Where's the Lume part?
Had to rush the video. Only had the Watches for a couple of hours. I did test it and it’s as you expect from
These. Super good
i wish it had crown guads
bwah. this just looks better
Hi, great review as always. I don’t suppose you know if the bracelet on the spb143 bracelet fit these spb453 models?
thanks man . I tried it and it does not. the end link have a different shape
Blue one easily looks the best, but I’m wondering if the accuracy will be as dreadfully poor as my SPB 143……
even with my spb not being the most accurate of the bunch .. I still love it
what watch case is this? it looks great!
🙄
I don’t understand the “3 Days” text on the dial. And the date bugs me a little. Otherwise SEIKO TAKE MY MONEY. 😜
the text lines look to be bothering more ppl.. i honestly don't know what is written on most of my dials
Spb143 has brushed STEEL inserts btw
True. Treated so they are harder. What did I say btw …
@@BowlOfSalmon all good. I think i heard you saying the new has aluminum inserts. If so, I will miss the steel inserts of the 143 and its variants. Steel is simply the best insert material to me, and least used
I like the look of both generations, but their movements keep me from buying one. I have heard too many horrible experiences from 6R so I don't bother to try my luck with hard earned money.
Sorry to hear that. You are not the first to say this today so I’m not sure what is going or what the response or seiko is on the matter
@@BowlOfSalmon Unfortunately I don't think Seiko is going to upgrade the movement soon. I do own a mechanical GS(SBGW289) and luckily it runs pretty well. But honestly I am only confident with Spring drive and quartz.
Honestly if you get lucky these are amazing my spb143 is running within Cosc and has perfect alignment however I’ve seen many that have egregious accuracy , it’s all a luck of the draw lol
@@FightGenius98 You must be a lucky guy 🤣🤣
what is the music at the beginning?
Something licensed from Epidemic sound. Sure Shazam can tell
The blue one is the least fav….then comes the gold accent and black version…..but I still wouldn’t buy one coz that date really breaks the overall look.
maybe another limited comes without ... who knows
beautiful watches but why don't they sign the damn crown !!
Would be a nice detail
The crystal of the brown and blue one looks fogged, really fogged.
Im waiting for summer too
What about the movement?
What movement ? Had dummy models ;)
Were these the same 3 watches that monochrome watches also got their hands on?
I'd doubt that.. this was part of the benelux travel set ... but yes .dummy movements ... go figure...
Still missing the signed crown
Rolex are still missing the signed caseback but everyone thinks that ok for the price.
Point 👌
Would be a nice detail
Why couldn't they make another one with the grey dial like the 143? I hate that cream/gold accents.
It will come. The 143 isn’t discontinued atm. Upgrades sound logical
without date will be a killer to bb58
different leagues ofcourse , but great to see options in every pricepoint
Still no on the fly clasp adjustment !!! 1400 Bucks come on Seiko !!!!!!
Mine would live on tropic rubber straps or natos ;)
Date window, x logo, 3 days..
No date, remove, remove.
First line automatic,
Second line 62mas
Last line in red divers 300m
nothing photoshop can't fix ;)
For me Seiko does not go with four digit price tag.
In that case most unknown brands wouldn’t either. But with the Seiko name they should punch above those with prospex
Your intro music is way louder than your voice. I had to lower the volume way down for the intro and then crank it up for the video.
I’ll try to balance it better next time. But the idea was for a bit of swung on the intro …
Seems pointless moving the date from the perfectly symmetrical position and sticking it in an odd position and having to shrink it to barely legible to try and maintain the symmetry 🙄
but you have a better lume plot at 3 .. but I get what you are saying ...
@@BowlOfSalmon Yes, I realise the significance of that now thanks BOS, it's about PADI requirements.
hm, someone wants not the blue? 😁
Nope. All blue😅
@@BowlOfSalmon first time i see the 3, few weeks ago---the blue is my
Date at 4.30 is the devils work !! 3 or (at a push) 6.... anything else is unforgivable!
For all complaints . Take the elevator to hell and go tell him yourself 😂
@@BowlOfSalmon I'd need the new SPB range for that! I renounce Satan and all his works! I dwell in righteousness and sport a Seiko Alpinist SBP117! For the Lord has created what is good, but men have fallen into unrighteousness and put date windows where they have no right to be.
Aluminium bezel? Chinese watches have mat ceramic bezels, and they sell for less than 200 USD with an NH35 inside. Seikos are too expensive.
Treated aluminium bezel. Prospex is a higher end seiko pricerange for sure
The "automatic 3 days" text ruins the dial in my opinion
Could be worse written in seconds
Nonsense, did the original text « dialshock 24 jewels »ruin the dial ?
I agree with you! The blue one is my favorite. Can’t wait to see them in person.
I think that matching the date wheel color to the dial plays a big part in making the date placement work.
I don’t really mind the date at 4:30 in these new releases but if the date wheels were all white it would bug me for sure haha
Is it just me or are they all simply black/white date wheels… and therefore only matching the black dial version?
Hi Tom, Thankyou for making a great video, especially for us Seiko fans 😃 Overall, it’s a great upgrade for these line up.. I feel the same with you, hope the production model has a better bezel action (smoother finish). I think these series isnt going to dethrone the spb143 as it’s already become a future classic 😊
Thx for watching. Glad you enjoyed it and I hope it was useful
great.. another watch I’m gonna have to buy this summer .
😅
I think this is an overall improvement but I still prefer the sunray grey dial and brushed bezel of the 143 than the black dial and matte black bezel with the circular 4:30 date that looks to be taken out of the willard. I also don’t like the “3 days”. I think the black would’ve been a nice secondary option to a sunray grey/brushed bezel. Plus my 143 is a companion to my sje093.
I can only applaud More options. Given the choice between mine or this. I would hesitate. I think the Sunray dial and brushed bezel wins it in terms of looks for me personally
@@BowlOfSalmon exactly. i wouldn’t trade mine for this but if I was in the market and the 143 wasn’t available this is a good choice.
I agree with you. 143's dial is so gorgeous
I got the last sharp-edge Presage at my local dealer a few weeks ago and that is the one that finally hooked me on Seiko... My wallet shall suffer once he gets these in.
Haha. God speed
These look terrible. They ruined the pyramid with the 3 lines of text on the previous model. The first version without the lume plot at 3 was the best, this one looks even worse than the revision to meet ISO standards. Seiko has a great design language with the 62mas, 6159, 6105, and 6309 which all had date or day/date windows at 3 o'clock. These watches are just weird looking with that date placement and look un-Seiko like. Good review and video though.
thx for the feedback
Imagen, in 16 years we will get a 38mm 62MAS, I'm excited
Ill be there on release date
Nice watches but im waiting for a solar quartz version.
not enough sun in belgium for that ;)
Exactly! And it must be thinner. There are SNE573 (38.5mm) and SNE589(42.8mm), with about 10mm thickness both, but both have sapphire without AR.
Loving these new releases and I can't wait to add one to my collection. I'm conflicted between the black and grey/gilt dial variants. I think the blue is great too, but I already have blue in my collection. How flashy would you say the sunburst and gilt is in the metal? Thank you for the great and informative video.
Welcome. Dark marine blue. Very blue in some light. Almost black in other. but not blue blue like the fxd mn
@@BowlOfSalmon Hey man, appreciate the reply
Fantastic video as always, Tom! I can't wait to have the chance of trying these new models!
Thx M. 🙏
Great video Tom. Bracelet seems like a dealbreaker. Why Seiko continues to make great watches with average bracelets makes me scratch my head. Also the accuracy isn’t great either even though the movement has been upgraded. I feel like a nice Seventy30 B&J NATO would look great.
@@trishhunt3137it's not, my man. I tried this watch early at AD at my place. They upgraded their bracelet. It feels more comfortable than the old version.
I love the design of this watch. It’s a classic. The one thing that I don’t understand is why a 1400 Euro watch still uses a movement that operates at 21,600 beats. There are so many other brands that offer a movement operating at 28,800 beats for a far lower price. I understand that you can increase the power reserve by decreasing the beats per hour but it just doesn’t feel right. Sometimes I feel that these “prospex” watches aren’t really that pro. Other micro brands offer similar value at almost half the cost.
I think it is a brilliant watch but I do agree with most of what you say.. especially with the weight of the Seiko brand know how ...
I seriously didn’t even notice the date window until you mentioned it. However, the “3 days” text is superfluous and quite daft
I agree, the 3 Days is the bit that's bothering me!
sorry . hehe
well thats the next upgrade buddy, we cant have it all in one shot and thats what yuo called marketing strategy. peace!
Yep, it just ruins the clean outstanding design, turning it into a flik flak watch
Uncle Straps makes a great bracelet for the original SPB series with female endlinks. It also tappers nicely. It's a tremendous improvement!
I actually have one of those ;) I like it. Just don’t like the connecting lug too much
why none of your images have second hand movement?
These are demo watches provided by seiko and didn’t have live movements
How is the fitment of the end links? That was a complaint I had with the 143; bracelet was okay, but for a $1k watch the end links should at least fit properly into the case!
Slightly better. Different design how they fit in to the case. Less wiggle. But still showing some gap imho
I wasn’t a fan the time I tried on the original, probably due to the grey hues. I think this version looks great on video and I’ve loved the porthole date since I saw it on the bell&ross. I will no longer consider a watch without a date but the issue I may have with this is my ability to read it with my aging eyes.
We can always ask Siri for the date right !? 😉
The 143 is already a very small watch for a diver. The last thing I want is something even smaller.
I just got in the SeaQ date for review ;)
My 143 has dominated my collection. I love that watch. I also have the 455 preordered. Thanks for the video. Im super hyped to get that watch on my wrist come June.
Awesome. Congrats ! I might pick one up. We will see
@@BowlOfSalmon was lucky enough to have an AD discount it for me to around $1150 since I was on the fence. I realized after going through an AD, that the retail
price really is just a suggestion. . . .
I want the blue on a brown leather nato. I hate the 3 days text.
Tip. Don’t read the text ;)
I just ordered the black one it will be here tomorrow I am very excited as this is my second watch after the prx.
You will love it. Congrats. Great duo like that too
The date window seems a bit delicate and at odds with the rest of the watch. No date would have been better in my opinion.
I’d love to see that one too
The problem remains It’s still a boring watch with cheap 25$ movement with weird date they could of just removed it all together
only a problem if you make it a problem
Im ok with the date. New iso standard - new design. Its looking good, very simple.
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I'm definitely on the blue dial train!! It's a shame that Seiko still used old pin and collar bracelets w/old clasps (no onthefly macro adj) on these $1500 divers. Several micro brands put Seiko to shame in that area. Still, I do like these and may have to pick up that blue dial just to see how I like it.
I wonder why we dislike pin and collar that much tho. We only need to do the size bracelet thing once no ? And usually the ad would do it
@@BowlOfSalmon maybe it's just older tech. I've had issues w/old Omega pin/collar bracelets when resizing, even using proper tools. It's just easier w/screws. You're not totally wrong though. My biggest 'issue' is the old lack of an on-the-fly macro adjust clasp given the huge price increase in Seiko's over the past 3-5 years.
Garbage movement. Terrible bracelet and clasp. Diashield ruins the natural shiny appearance of 316L. Porthole date in the most detested location. Awful power reserve text on the dial. No. Just no 👎🗑️
You are very outspoken pro
Or con. Curious. What would you go for if you want this look in this price point ?
@@BowlOfSalmon Doxa 39, or Certina DS action diver 38. I’d either drill more micros in the Certina clasp, or swap it. When the movement fails, replace the powermatic 80 with a fully serviceable top grade ETA 2824 or SW200. Personally, I don’t think there’s a lot of great divers in this price range. I’ve been in this hobby too long, so I tend to nitpick on things noobs overlook.
Who hurt you?
@@tomw4962 answer: Seiko’s horrid QC and crap movements hurt me. Out of five Seiko watches I have received, only one had no QC issues. And this is a cheap quartz.
I really like the monochrome Black dial version, but that new shorter clasp with only 2 micro adjustments is a deal breaker, to getting a good fit. I’ll stick with my SPB149.
Ah. These watches shine on so
Many straps. An on the fly adjust would have been nice …
@@BowlOfSalmon I agree, at this pricing point having a push button adjustable clasp is a must. Seiko clasp on these new SPB’s needs an update.
Does the special edition have the blue lume?
I stupidly didnt check. Sorry
"3 DAYS" sucks
Unless it’s a long weekend
@@BowlOfSalmon😄
is new version's bezel aluminum ?
It does. But I think it’s been treated with a coating
The blue reminds me of the blue Pelagos. Similar dial, markers ext...
Cool to see a hands-on, since the announcement. I prefer the symmetry of a no date, but I realize that I check my watch daily for the day of the month. Best of both worlds. If I got a exclusively no-date, I feel like I'd eventually regret if given the option.
Everytime I don’t wear a date watch I’ll try and check it 🤪
Great new models. Seiko just needs to upgrade their bracelets. Lose the divers extension and use a Glyde lock microadjust. Also get rid of the pins and collars and go to screws.
Upgrades are due indeed
I wish such a watch with, haha, quartz movement and thinner xD
the tag aquaracer solar comes to mind
@@BowlOfSalmon uh, expensive...
Great price! They look like tudor quality wise…have a great in-house movement and are below the 1500 mark…this is incredible and seikos last a lifetime
they could last a lifetime ;) (if we stop looking at other watches too)
Fantastic review. As an owner of the SPB143, this new iteration is exactly what I wanted. I have two gripes with my SPB143. First, there's the long clasp and the wonky and fairly useless dive extension. I wish they got rid of it completely, but at least the clasp is shorter. Also, the fact that the case is ever so slightly smaller is welcome. Finally, I don't like the grey sunburst dial on the SPB143. I know it looks great in some shots, but in direct sunlight seems washed out and the legibility isn't great.
Having owned black and blue dial divers, I can tell you that for me black is the way to go. I always end up wearing a black dial watch more since it's so versatile and I love the monochrome, understated look. So I will be upgrading to the SPB451 and probably sell my SPB143.
I think that one is the perfect daily + travel watch and you are right about the diashield coating. My SPB143 looks absolutely flawless after 3 years of daily wear and I never tried to baby this watch. It's actually the reason why I'll still go with a Seiko instead of other brand even though there are things I don't like about Seiko (QC issues, movement accuracy and of course the price bump).
sounds like you will love the new one. and I agree with you, despite all the gripes you mentioned. its a killer watch. thanks for watching !
The blue one looks good, but I still think my 143 oldest version, without the lume plot at 3 o clock is the best one ☺️
I really enjoy your videos btw ✌🏼
appreciate you dropping in for a friendly note too ;)
Blue or black for me.
So lets see - Prospex but no 8L35 movement? FAIL. 60 click bezel instead of 120? NOPE. Steel instead of ceramic bezel insert? HELL NO. And that date window is an abomination - place it at 3, 5 or 6 (Seiko has done all three in the past) or dont place it there at all! (All these comments are based as an owner of the 140th Edition MarineMaster which gets all of the above right, but could do with a little less bulk at 220g)
Next one then
I would get this. But the price hikes keep going. And they still don’t offer a nice on the fly adjustment clasp. At least when they hold prices they should also make better watches with tighter accuracy tolerances (as else it’s still just a 6R as found in watches a fourth of the price years back) and better clasps on their bracelets in my opinion.
I agree some things can be done to step up the game ...
Why not just leave the date window at 3 o clock, or ditch the silly "Automatic 3 Days" text, move the "Diver's 300m" up, and put a proper date window at 6 o clock for symmetry?
Anyway, not a dealbreaker, in my opinion, might get one at some point.
I agree with the Why not tho
that round hole 4:30 date is the cheapest looking solution to a date problem they could have ever thought of, ffs Seiko. I’m glad I have a spb239 and I’m holding onto it for dear life as long as I don’t find a cheap sla043.
Seeing more brands approach it like this lately. It hides well enough in plain sight
I don't know why Seiko didn't go with a sunray dial on the black one but I still love the monochrome look of it. I think I'd go with that one since I already have a ton of blue watches and the anniversary edition is a bit too blingy for me. I would've liked it better if they had stayed with the same look as the SPB239.
Im sure more versions will follow