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Really into this watch, did you buy yours through Sakura? I really wanna pull the trigger Edit: seems it’s sctually on sale now, seems like such a good deal
I just purchased the SPB145. I can tell you that the SPB series is superb. It's very nice in picture/video, the actual piece is superb and when you put it on, it's magnificent and elegant. Fits perfectly even when you have a small wrist like mine. Just one suggestion if you are planning to purchase, don't try to even up the links when you resize it, put one more on the 12 side so the clasp will be on center of the back of your wrist.
I live in Japan and I got the Seiko SBDC107/SPB149J on 6/19/2020 and I love it. The new in-house movement, the new bracelet, the bezel action, the blue dial, the finish, etc, everything about it is really good for the price. This is the size that I have been waiting for, and with this SBDC series of watches, I think Seiko will FINALLY wake up to the fact that there is a huge amount of money to be made in these smaller sizes vintage homage divers watches market. In terms of accuracy, I am seeing around +5 seconds a day thus far. I just wanted to comment here because I recommend any of the Seiko SBDC/SPB watches because aside from variation in colors, they are all basically the same.
Got mine three days ago. It's still running within a few seconds. The construction and finishing is incredible. Great proportions. Can't be beat in its price range.
People will buy a $1000 microbrand watch with no history or in house movements but complain when seiko asks for what they deserve while they give you both mentioned above
Many/most of these micro brands wouldn't exist if they didn't outright copy the design of established iconic designs in addition to use Seiko movement. People forget even if the micro offers better spec/parts, it is still a homage or niche product that will never have the historical significance and iconic status of Seikos that make them collector's dream while most of these micro will fold over time and become long forgotten/worthless. Seiko also had to spend millions to design, market ,distribute and popularize the design, that micros copying and drop shipping from rebadged OEM don't incurr. That's why you see 100's new micros every year, because it cost them relatively nothing for marketing/overhead) to drop ship.
@@wlodziozczestochowy it's mostly marketing. With the internet, people started finding out their $ 5,000-20,000 watches often had the same movement(renamed and disguised) as your basic entry level watches. That put the pressure of big names to come up with something to justify cost Everyone rushed for "inhouse" trend but fact is movements are very difficult to engineer and most of these companies with their "new inhouse" don't have a clue as they have no experiemce and rush unproven designs so they can be "I am in house too" Failure rates for Inhouse is Sig. Highrer as well as the servicing cost. Eta/valjoux can be worked on by everyone and parts are available, many of these In ouse movement will become extinct and unusable and must be sent to manufacturer. The most accurate/robust in my experience is properlt regulated valjoux 7750 which beat my other inhouses for reliability/accuracy while costing 1/10-1/60 of these inhouses while not as well finished... Even at entry level, I have many Seikos that runs 0/day -1-2/week and these run forever with min. Maintenance. I have had issues with many inhouses as well as the dreaded Dubois Duprez chronos. Only go with in house from those who been doing it before the trend... JLC, seiko/G.S, glaschutte, GP, ALS,e etc.
History? Is history good for accuracy? No? But? „ I’m serious Horologist, I wear History Brands“, so? Inhouse movement? And that means better accuracy? Man, I enjoy any nice watch with ETA or Sellita movement. They a r e accurate. What are you talking about? Are you new to the scene? Who told you these, well .. ‚arguments‘?
@@lowersaxon I had a Sinn 104 with top grade sellita SW-220 and it ran +8 seconds per month (worn daily). Better than my other watches with in-house movements. The fact is, like you say, ETA and Sellita are accurate. Any top grade ETA/Sellita/Valjoux can be regulated to +/- 1 SPD, just comes down to the skill of the person doing the regulating. The added benefit is cheaper service costs and easier parts availability too. I love in house, but nothing wrong with a good quality non-inhouse movement
Love your enthusiasm, man! Seiko should pay you for what amounts to a full-length promotional ad! You've got me sold, I'm so planning on getting one of these!
We just became the newest Seiko Luxury dealer in Utah. We are excited to be a part of the brand and love where Seiko is going with their vision. We have the Trilogy and the hard to get SPB143.
Fantastic video. This through ness of the review really helped me get a good sense of the watch. My local AD is out so I haven’t been able to see one in person. This video was the next best thing. Thanks for making it!
Just picked mine up this weekend. And yes, having owned everything between the Turtle to the Marine Master, this IS TRULY the SweetSpot no doubt! Look no further and thank me later. A great daily grinder any Patek owner would be and is very happy to wear!!
These are pretty much the watch that I've been waiting for Seiko to make, sounds like they are selling really well so hopefully it will show them that having a few smaller sized watches in their lineup is a great addition! I havent had a chance to see any other than the gilt dial model yet which isn't to my taste personally, what I did see next to it is the green Williard and I couldn't help but think how amazing this watch would look with that olive green dial and bezel, I think that would be my favourite if they released one like that, a bit like the Monta Triumph colour. I'd like to see the blue and grey in person but its unlikely any dealers near me will be able to get hold of the blue one now I expect. Great in depth video, thanks for taking the time to make these ro show us all these gorgeous watches 👍
Wow. This is one of the dopest-looking Seiko watches ever. Super clean and simple. It would be to see this in person. We're still under a limited SIP order in my neck of the woods. Once everything is lifted, I'm going venture outside the wire and see if I can find out more about this bad boy from my local AD. I gave up the search for my Grail Watch (it was too much money, ultimately) and am looking for a less expensive alternative. This looks like a winner. Great video. Love to have learned that your a southpaw, too.
Congrats on the beautiful watch! On the topic of value. Value is perceived differently by everyone. For me, this watch is a really good value, but not a great value. The case size of 40.5 is perfect for my wrist. The Lumibrite, also in-house, is very bright and true to the original as well. Thanks for the video. BTW....I also own the SJE073...aka the TRUE Baby Grand Snowflake and I’m waiting for my SPB149 to arrive soon.
Heyyy you got one! This is a really nice piece. Doesn't try to be like a Rolex Sub, and goes into Seiko's own heritage. Its legible, neat, and not too big.
Damn that's a nice one. Wrist shot sold me. What a stunner. Got a sbdc065 with similar specs and it definitely has a lot more umph than a turtle or samurai.
Mate, I LOVE your reviews, so, so good! Keep em coming my friend! Love this watch too; torn between this and the blue LE 149, but think this grey is just perfect!
Been waiting on this one for a while. I think it looks absolutely outstanding. So much noise about Seiko prices going up; the fact of the matter is this is a great value when you consider build quality, design and heritage. I might get "flamed" for saying this, but when compared to $8000.00 for a Sub, who can't see the value? I could afford a Rolex, but if I ever got one, I'd be terrified of wearing it; I'm not well off enough where I could just wear a Sub and not be mindful of every little scratch or ding. That would bother the heck our of me. And while I like a lot of the micro brands, this thing just speaks to me. Seiko is going to sell a ton of these. No doubt!
I said fuck it and wore my Rolex Sub for several years jumping out of helicopters, snorkeling, car wrecks, etc. They are tough watches and meant to be worn. They are, however, waaaaaay over-priced, anymore. I now own several Seikos, LOL.
Pete Picciolo I wear my sub every day it’s plenty scratched up ...end of the day , do you wear the watch or does the watch wear you. I know what type I chose to be.
@@knightowl7 Totally get that, Leon. I'm talking about the huge, initial investment. That would be tough on me. Depending upon your circumstances, it might not be a big deal for you. And you might not mind a lot of "patina." I'm not in either of those camps. But, thanks for the tip!
Have/had nearly every brand, have to stop the madness, but just can't quit buying and wearing Seiko's which get more time than any and every other brands combined. Well, this one is "calling" (well as other Seikos)...what a stunning watch.
Just got my SPB143 yesterday and absoulelty love it!!! Managed to get it for $1400 Australian Dollars....Considering about getting a leather strap for it also...Great review mate!!
I've been out of the Seiko game for a bit and was not aware of this release. Damn, and I was planning to save for a Rolex... Another great video, as usual!
rolex is over rated in my opinion,especially for those who have to save for it.there are many japan brands which are gorgeous, reliable and affordable,like seiko,orient,citizen.trust me orient makes very attractive watches.google orient diver watches.if you want rolex as an investment.go for it.but for hobby,its not practicle.(orient is part of seiko by the way)
save for your rolex, you won't be truly content until you get your first rolex. i was purchasing several seiko's, hamilton's and microbrands and was always looking for the "next watch". got my Sub no date, won't look back
Ok guys i just got the spb143 today and it is gorgeous watch. i used to have sumo btw. this watch is small i like it, it just fit right in my wrist, anyway video and pictures doesnt do any justice. the gray dial look stunning go and its just right see it yourself, spb143 will be my one watch collection absolutely!
I have to admit, your lume presentation is second to none! I dig this piece alot; I just wish it was 28.8 but then again, but I get the svc interval reduction with that spec.
Love this watch except I am so used to my Steinhart Ocean one (39mm) that I am not sure if I can get used to a 20-18mm taper on the bracelet as the Steinhart has 20-16mm. How much of an impact would this be?
Perfect design, specs, and dare I say price point. $1000 is very fair for this considering you're getting a lot of heritage from the brand. If that's not something that's of importance to you then there are plenty of microbrands out there offering similar quality for 40-50% of the cost. Just wish this had a female end link as I feel like it aesthetically looks better and sits better on wrist. Great job by Seiko nonetheless.
Agreed, so many people are complaining about the price but also praise the Tudor BB58 and Oris Divers 65, both with aluminum inserts and simple folding clasps.
@@AverageBros agree! I own the Oris 65 and must admit... For the price i paid, it is a bit of a let down quality wise.. Lots of slop in the bezel with hollow sounding clicks.. I love the watch but could have got a lot more bang for buck with this Seiko.
Being a Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 owner, I seriously did not expect myself to like this. But guess what, I can't keep my eyes off this video. The rich heritage, the bold and yet mature looks, I can't wait to buy one.
Snobbery much? Why would you not like the SPB143 just because you own a 126600? Kinda like a modern 911 owner saying he/she may not be able to appreciate a Mustang.
I picked one up and it is gorgeous. only problem is I wish the micro adjust was something you could do on the fly. The case finishing whips my father's Rolex and the Diashield is very attractive.
wait so the SBDC101/SPB143 is limited edition, too? This might be my next diver after the new Tudor BB58... I want two divers, one from Seiko because of the heritage. Great review btw! enjoyed it a lot!
I'm very interested in this watch. It's an awesome overall design. I can see $800-900 being an appropriate price. I still think Seiko needs to gut their entire bracelet division. The brushing looks nice but the DNA of the clasp system remains the same (make an adjustable bracelet!) and the tolerances between the case and the end links still shows some gaps and they could do a much better job of making it look integrated. Its like looking at something with soft rounded edges against hard straight lines. They need to tighten that up and make everything flush and more linear. Surely that can't be hard nor expensive. I'd pay another $400 just for these changes.
This is a REAL BEAUTY. Sunburst grey...Cool color! Thanks for the info and link to sakura to get it cheaper/for $1200. I don't think I want to buy something over $700, but if I did... this would be on my short-list.
Absolutely love this watch and videos like this just make me want it even more. A bit more than I planned to spend but not that hard to rationalize considering there's no other Seiko offering to compare it to in the price range,
In my opinion, $1200 is a fair price for this watch. I know people often like to say, "just pick up a san martin or heimdaller homage for $200-300". I think heimdaller and san martin are great budgets homages if you don't care about the heritage of the watch or the seiko brand. Just like how invicta makes perfectly fine rolex submariner homage watches. However I'm personally willing to pay the extra money for the upgraded 6r35 movement with a 70hr power reserve, diashield on the watch and bracelet, and a true seiko 62mas re-imagining. Hopefully i get one without any alignment issues.
Not so long ago we were used to paying about 400 for an Alpinist, and most of their 6r line. Besides, i can't really justify getting this watch, while owning a second hand Seamaster ceramic paid less than the sticker price of this Seiko.
@@GabrielTan1980 sure you can third party duh .....and there's plenty of Rolex subs an Daytona on chrono at a much higher price then buying from a AD .......anything is obtainable if you want to pay
@@phillippugh2161 you are a joke. I can buy 3 of these watches tmr at lower than MSRP tmr if I want to. I bought a brand new SPB143 last week at US$880. And I can easily go buy a few more at the same or lower price if I want. You honestly think these watches are in short supply at Seiko’s production scale? Do you need me to help get you one? I’ll sell you a brand new one at MSRP, how about that?
Especially if it was a true Traveller's GMT with jumping hour hand which doesn't require you to hack the movement to change local time. Seiko makes LX GMT watches like that.
Seiko should make this their version of the Subby and permanently keep it in their lineup by releasing new colour ways. e.g a Pepsi or Batman. I'm sure they have loads of designs. The potential is limitless.
Mate thank you so much again for the high quality video. Your detail is next level..can I ask how does this wear vs a skx007? Does it wear smaller or larger?. I have a 6.5 inch wrist and hoping this won't be too large. Thanks again
As far as I know, the 6R35 is 20hr on top of a 6R15? Hmmm...? Its absolutely beautiful, never let it go. You can almost guarantee this will hold its value over 20 years.
No....this bracelet is newer design with better dive extension and thicker stamped outer clasp piece. I own the SBDC053 on bracelet. This bracelet looks to be a step up compared to SBDC051 bracelet.
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Have you seen the Seiko SBGA385 ?
@@mrgeneralhannibal7440 the $53K GS? No, lol, I haven't got any hands on with it.
Really into this watch, did you buy yours through Sakura? I really wanna pull the trigger
Edit: seems it’s sctually on sale now, seems like such a good deal
Yes! How reliable is Sakura?
@@mubashirrasheed3228 VERY much so
This will be my first Seiko watch.
I just received my SPB149 and all I can say is, that’s it. It’s my end game Seiko. It’s magnificent. They did it right.
I really really hate the fact that it is a limited edition. It is like Seiko is hell bent in making the watches I want most unobtainable! 😆
TheThrill007 but it’s not limited...
@@rossanthony7573 the SPB149 is limited to 5500 pieces
Thanks for this comment I didn't know about that one. Now on the way!
where did you buy it?
I just purchased the SPB145. I can tell you that the SPB series is superb. It's very nice in picture/video, the actual piece is superb and when you put it on, it's magnificent and elegant. Fits perfectly even when you have a small wrist like mine. Just one suggestion if you are planning to purchase, don't try to even up the links when you resize it, put one more on the 12 side so the clasp will be on center of the back of your wrist.
I live in Japan and I got the Seiko SBDC107/SPB149J on 6/19/2020 and I love it. The new in-house movement, the new bracelet, the bezel action, the blue dial, the finish, etc, everything about it is really good for the price. This is the size that I have been waiting for, and with this SBDC series of watches, I think Seiko will FINALLY wake up to the fact that there is a huge amount of money to be made in these smaller sizes vintage homage divers watches market. In terms of accuracy, I am seeing around +5 seconds a day thus far. I just wanted to comment here because I recommend any of the Seiko SBDC/SPB watches because aside from variation in colors, they are all basically the same.
Got mine three days ago. It's still running within a few seconds. The construction and finishing is incredible. Great proportions. Can't be beat in its price range.
I bought the Spb143 and love it. I have owned several turtles, the skx, samurais. This one is hands down worth the extra $. A definite keeper.
Going to be a huge hit for Seiko.
Already sold out..
People will buy a $1000 microbrand watch with no history or in house movements but complain when seiko asks for what they deserve while they give you both mentioned above
Many/most of these micro brands wouldn't exist if they didn't outright copy the design of established iconic designs in addition to use Seiko movement.
People forget even if the micro offers better spec/parts, it is still a homage or niche product that will never have the historical significance and iconic status of Seikos that make them collector's dream while most of these micro will fold over time and become long forgotten/worthless.
Seiko also had to spend millions to design, market ,distribute and popularize the design, that micros copying and drop shipping from rebadged OEM don't incurr.
That's why you see 100's new micros every year, because it cost them relatively nothing for marketing/overhead) to drop ship.
Whats the advantage of 'in house movement"? harder repair?
@@wlodziozczestochowy it's mostly marketing.
With the internet, people started finding out their $ 5,000-20,000 watches often had the same movement(renamed and disguised) as your basic entry level watches.
That put the pressure of big names to come up with something to justify cost
Everyone rushed for "inhouse" trend but fact is movements are very difficult to engineer and most of these companies with their "new inhouse" don't have a clue as they have no experiemce and rush unproven designs so they can be "I am in house too"
Failure rates for Inhouse is Sig. Highrer as well as the servicing cost.
Eta/valjoux can be worked on by everyone and parts are available, many of these In ouse movement will become extinct and unusable and must be sent to manufacturer.
The most accurate/robust in my experience is properlt regulated valjoux 7750 which beat my other inhouses for reliability/accuracy while costing 1/10-1/60 of these inhouses while not as well finished...
Even at entry level, I have many Seikos that runs 0/day -1-2/week and these run forever with min. Maintenance. I have had issues with many inhouses as well as the dreaded Dubois Duprez chronos.
Only go with in house from those who been doing it before the trend...
JLC, seiko/G.S, glaschutte, GP, ALS,e
etc.
History? Is history good for accuracy? No? But? „ I’m serious Horologist, I wear History Brands“, so? Inhouse movement? And that means better accuracy? Man, I enjoy any nice watch with ETA or Sellita movement. They a r e accurate. What are you talking about? Are you new to the scene? Who told you these, well .. ‚arguments‘?
@@lowersaxon I had a Sinn 104 with top grade sellita SW-220 and it ran +8 seconds per month (worn daily). Better than my other watches with in-house movements. The fact is, like you say, ETA and Sellita are accurate. Any top grade ETA/Sellita/Valjoux can be regulated to +/- 1 SPD, just comes down to the skill of the person doing the regulating.
The added benefit is cheaper service costs and easier parts availability too. I love in house, but nothing wrong with a good quality non-inhouse movement
This is Seiko's Submariner. This watch is so aesthetically pleasing one could wear it without even bothering to set the time or wind it. Just wear it!
Seriously who's disliking this video, stunning watch, beautifully shot and well narrated. Good video mate 👍🏽
Probably down voting due to the price of the watch
Rolex fanboys and Seiko haters
Kit Houghton they would need to be brain dead, the watch is well worth the price
I’ve watched so many videos on this watch and yours is definitely the best. Very thorough. Thanks a bunch.
Love your enthusiasm, man! Seiko should pay you for what amounts to a full-length promotional ad! You've got me sold, I'm so planning on getting one of these!
Lol, I like what I like, haha
The moment you put it on the wrist it transformed into a completely different level, btw great video.
We just became the newest Seiko Luxury dealer in Utah. We are excited to be a part of the brand and love where Seiko is going with their vision. We have the Trilogy and the hard to get SPB143.
This video is ultimately bringing me to the beauty that is SBDC101. Thank you from Indonesia.
Fantastic video. This through ness of the review really helped me get a good sense of the watch. My local AD is out so I haven’t been able to see one in person. This video was the next best thing. Thanks for making it!
Best review, details and amazing shots of a beautiful watch. I've ordered mine can't wait.
I needed this. As soon as you posted you had it I've been waiting. Thanks very much
Just come across this watch.. Think I found this years Xmas present to self 👌🏾
Just picked mine up this weekend. And yes, having owned everything between the Turtle to the Marine Master, this IS TRULY the SweetSpot no doubt! Look no further and thank me later. A great daily grinder any Patek owner would be and is very happy to wear!!
Been waiting for this upload! Thank you for covering all the bases.
These are pretty much the watch that I've been waiting for Seiko to make, sounds like they are selling really well so hopefully it will show them that having a few smaller sized watches in their lineup is a great addition!
I havent had a chance to see any other than the gilt dial model yet which isn't to my taste personally, what I did see next to it is the green Williard and I couldn't help but think how amazing this watch would look with that olive green dial and bezel, I think that would be my favourite if they released one like that, a bit like the Monta Triumph colour.
I'd like to see the blue and grey in person but its unlikely any dealers near me will be able to get hold of the blue one now I expect.
Great in depth video, thanks for taking the time to make these ro show us all these gorgeous watches 👍
Wow. This is one of the dopest-looking Seiko watches ever. Super clean and simple. It would be to see this in person. We're still under a limited SIP order in my neck of the woods. Once everything is lifted, I'm going venture outside the wire and see if I can find out more about this bad boy from my local AD. I gave up the search for my Grail Watch (it was too much money, ultimately) and am looking for a less expensive alternative. This looks like a winner.
Great video. Love to have learned that your a southpaw, too.
Have you taken a look at the SBDC065/SPB083J1? At this price point that's another winner from seiko. Quite a diff look tho.
Congrats on the beautiful watch! On the topic of value. Value is perceived differently by everyone. For me, this watch is a really good value, but not a great value. The case size of 40.5 is perfect for my wrist. The Lumibrite, also in-house, is very bright and true to the original as well. Thanks for the video. BTW....I also own the SJE073...aka the TRUE Baby Grand Snowflake and I’m waiting for my SPB149 to arrive soon.
Heyyy you got one! This is a really nice piece. Doesn't try to be like a Rolex Sub, and goes into Seiko's own heritage. Its legible, neat, and not too big.
I’m not a huge Seiko fan but this is looking absolutely great!
Damn that's a nice one. Wrist shot sold me. What a stunner. Got a sbdc065 with similar specs and it definitely has a lot more umph than a turtle or samurai.
Damn, I just bought one. I'm so impressed with the finishing . The best Seiko that I've owned.
Good video and review! I purchased my SPB143 a few days ago from a USAD. I got a pretty good discount! Super excited to get it in hand!
Looks great. Grand Seiko should have made their diver based on this design. If it would have been powered by springdrive I would have gotten it.
Mate, I LOVE your reviews, so, so good! Keep em coming my friend! Love this watch too; torn between this and the blue LE 149, but think this grey is just perfect!
Thanks James, really appreciate the support!
it looks great, I will be selling my SBDC053 and 059 and getting this new one. I am glad they went with smaller size
I need to grab the SPB147 aka Cappuccino ! Great review man...Ty !
Been waiting on this one for a while. I think it looks absolutely outstanding. So much noise about Seiko prices going up; the fact of the matter is this is a great value when you consider build quality, design and heritage. I might get "flamed" for saying this, but when compared to $8000.00 for a Sub, who can't see the value? I could afford a Rolex, but if I ever got one, I'd be terrified of wearing it; I'm not well off enough where I could just wear a Sub and not be mindful of every little scratch or ding. That would bother the heck our of me. And while I like a lot of the micro brands, this thing just speaks to me. Seiko is going to sell a ton of these. No doubt!
I said fuck it and wore my Rolex Sub for several years jumping out of helicopters, snorkeling, car wrecks, etc. They are tough watches and meant to be worn. They are, however, waaaaaay over-priced, anymore. I now own several Seikos, LOL.
Pete Picciolo I wear my sub every day it’s plenty scratched up ...end of the day , do you wear the watch or does the watch wear you. I know what type I chose to be.
@@varanid9 Right.
@@knightowl7 Totally get that, Leon. I'm talking about the huge, initial investment. That would be tough on me. Depending upon your circumstances, it might not be a big deal for you. And you might not mind a lot of "patina." I'm not in either of those camps. But, thanks for the tip!
great review man. Got mine last week and haven't taken it off. Killer watch
Thanks so much for video, I really appreciate it! Much love from Australia.
I love the footage of the clock.
Have/had nearly every brand, have to stop the madness, but just can't quit buying and wearing Seiko's which get more time than any and every other brands combined.
Well, this one is "calling" (well as other Seikos)...what a stunning watch.
Great, detailed review. Can’t wait to get mine!!
This is my obtainable grail watch. Hopefully by the end of 2021 👊🏽 great video! One of my favorites!
This or the Willard are Seikos submariner. Just classy, yet with its own look. Worth the MSRP..
Totally agree ,
Don’t forget about MM...aka..the Marine Master. Just wish I didn’t have such small wrists...or it would be near the top of my must have list.
@@tywinn5786 that would be the Seiko "SeaDweller" !
@ seadweller equivalent is the Tuna
This is definitely worth the price, and perfect size too. Me want.
Whoa. That’s a good looking watch! WANT
Just got my SPB143 yesterday and absoulelty love it!!! Managed to get it for $1400 Australian Dollars....Considering about getting a leather strap for it also...Great review mate!!
Where did you find it for that price?
@@AussieMatias Off a mate 👍
@@aussie_golfer good mate! I just put money down for one on layby. Couldnt help myself
@@AussieMatias you'll love it!
Going to pick mine up tomorrow from the AD, can’t wait! 😁
Just pre ordered one yesterday. I’m glad the crown isn’t signed I always think it’s too busy looking
I’ve got this watch and it’s friggin awesome!
Just ordered and payed for through Gnomon tonight 16/10 the SBDC101, can’t wait for it to get here.
You are really a big fan of this watch.
I've been out of the Seiko game for a bit and was not aware of this release. Damn, and I was planning to save for a Rolex... Another great video, as usual!
rolex is over rated in my opinion,especially for those who have to save for it.there are many japan brands which are gorgeous, reliable and affordable,like seiko,orient,citizen.trust me orient makes very attractive watches.google orient diver watches.if you want rolex as an investment.go for it.but for hobby,its not practicle.(orient is part of seiko by the way)
save for your rolex, you won't be truly content until you get your first rolex. i was purchasing several seiko's, hamilton's and microbrands and was always looking for the "next watch". got my Sub no date, won't look back
@@talhahabib339 Yeah, I've had my share of the Japanese brands. I love Seiko, not so much with the others.
@@jh-il5sb I just put a deposit on a DJ36... kept going back and forth but finally pulled the trigger.
now you'll be content.....enjoy your watch!!
Superb looking watch. I would buy one but the new captain Willard is a must have for me. I’ve even pre ordered (which I never normally do).
Seiko is king I love this watch
Great review bro. The grey dial is 🔥🔥🔥
Now I have to decide if I want this one of the SPB149 🤔
Ok guys i just got the spb143 today and it is gorgeous watch. i used to have sumo btw. this watch is small i like it, it just fit right in my wrist, anyway video and pictures doesnt do any justice. the gray dial look stunning go and its just right see it yourself, spb143 will be my one watch collection absolutely!
Just bought one today. I absolutely love it.
I have to admit, your lume presentation is second to none! I dig this piece alot; I just wish it was 28.8 but then again, but I get the svc interval reduction with that spec.
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback, much appreciated!
You just spent my $1100.....Just bought one!!!
Where did you find it for $1100?
Sakura website has it for $1200.
Thanks.
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This is a stunning watch and excellent value for money.
Nice! Finally! Been waiting for this one a long time.
was waiting for this , nice review
fantastic watch
Very nice and complete review, thanks.
I want to buy it now ;)
Love this watch except I am so used to my Steinhart Ocean one (39mm) that I am not sure if I can get used to a 20-18mm taper on the bracelet as the Steinhart has 20-16mm. How much of an impact would this be?
Perfect design, specs, and dare I say price point. $1000 is very fair for this considering you're getting a lot of heritage from the brand. If that's not something that's of importance to you then there are plenty of microbrands out there offering similar quality for 40-50% of the cost. Just wish this had a female end link as I feel like it aesthetically looks better and sits better on wrist. Great job by Seiko nonetheless.
Agreed, so many people are complaining about the price but also praise the Tudor BB58 and Oris Divers 65, both with aluminum inserts and simple folding clasps.
I wish I could find it at $1000
@@AverageBros agree! I own the Oris 65 and must admit... For the price i paid, it is a bit of a let down quality wise.. Lots of slop in the bezel with hollow sounding clicks.. I love the watch but could have got a lot more bang for buck with this Seiko.
Being a Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 owner, I seriously did not expect myself to like this. But guess what, I can't keep my eyes off this video. The rich heritage, the bold and yet mature looks, I can't wait to buy one.
Snobbery much? Why would you not like the SPB143 just because you own a 126600? Kinda like a modern 911 owner saying he/she may not be able to appreciate a Mustang.
I can't wait for mine! 2-4more weeks of torture! I love Sakura watches as well! they are the best!
How did I not know this gem existed?
Great watch, my only gripe is with the dive extension. That style just digs into my wrist. I wish they would have redesigned it for this milled clasp.
So true.
Can you comment on the bezel and dial face lining up perfectly? Thanks!
Everything lines up perfectly, any skew you might see in the video is just from camera angles.
Just traded my Oris Aquis Small seconds date for this Seiko spb143!!!
top Video👍 and yes this is the best Diver for 1.100€ - 1.300€ Seiko has made a very good job❗
Is the bezel grey or pitch black?
Does anyone know if you can remove the divers extension?
I picked one up and it is gorgeous. only problem is I wish the micro adjust was something you could do on the fly.
The case finishing whips my father's Rolex and the Diashield is very attractive.
what an incredible looking watch! great review.
would be great to see a comparison with the SBDC109 "Willard"
thanks, don't think I'll be picking up the Willard but looks promising for sure
wait so the SBDC101/SPB143 is limited edition, too? This might be my next diver after the new Tudor BB58... I want two divers, one from Seiko because of the heritage. Great review btw! enjoyed it a lot!
Not a limited edition, just generally limited in production batches, as they're being preordered and sold out through many vendors.
Would love to see a comparison btwn the CW c60 trident pro 40mm vs the sbdc101
I'm very interested in this watch. It's an awesome overall design. I can see $800-900 being an appropriate price. I still think Seiko needs to gut their entire bracelet division. The brushing looks nice but the DNA of the clasp system remains the same (make an adjustable bracelet!) and the tolerances between the case and the end links still shows some gaps and they could do a much better job of making it look integrated. Its like looking at something with soft rounded edges against hard straight lines. They need to tighten that up and make everything flush and more linear. Surely that can't be hard nor expensive. I'd pay another $400 just for these changes.
Indeed, I can’t understand why more people aren’t talking about the poor bracelet integration.
This is a REAL BEAUTY. Sunburst grey...Cool color!
Thanks for the info and link to sakura to get it cheaper/for $1200.
I don't think I want to buy something over $700, but if I did...
this would be on my short-list.
No problem!
Does the bracelet lie flat?the middle link of the lug seems to protude
Absolutely love this watch and videos like this just make me want it even more. A bit more than I planned to spend but not that hard to rationalize considering there's no other Seiko offering to compare it to in the price range,
Wow 🤩 this is amazing 😉 thanks for a fantastic in-depth review. I want one ☝️ really bad lol 😂
Well , the size police finally got what they wanted. Great review !
Yes, now we will demand 36mm
In my opinion, $1200 is a fair price for this watch. I know people often like to say, "just pick up a san martin or heimdaller homage for $200-300". I think heimdaller and san martin are great budgets homages if you don't care about the heritage of the watch or the seiko brand. Just like how invicta makes perfectly fine rolex submariner homage watches. However I'm personally willing to pay the extra money for the upgraded 6r35 movement with a 70hr power reserve, diashield on the watch and bracelet, and a true seiko 62mas re-imagining. Hopefully i get one without any alignment issues.
Not so long ago we were used to paying about 400 for an Alpinist, and most of their 6r line. Besides, i can't really justify getting this watch, while owning a second hand Seamaster ceramic paid less than the sticker price of this Seiko.
@@DerpEye to each there own. This watch is sold out so... Price is subjective
@@phillippugh2161 this watch is sold out? I can go and buy 3 tmr off the streets if I want to.
@@GabrielTan1980 sure you can third party duh .....and there's plenty of Rolex subs an Daytona on chrono at a much higher price then buying from a AD .......anything is obtainable if you want to pay
@@phillippugh2161 you are a joke. I can buy 3 of these watches tmr at lower than MSRP tmr if I want to. I bought a brand new SPB143 last week at US$880. And I can easily go buy a few more at the same or lower price if I want. You honestly think these watches are in short supply at Seiko’s production scale? Do you need me to help get you one? I’ll sell you a brand new one at MSRP, how about that?
If there was a GMT version of this, I would snatch that up!
Especially if it was a true Traveller's GMT with jumping hour hand which doesn't require you to hack the movement to change local time. Seiko makes LX GMT watches like that.
Great review!..beautiful watch..
Stunningly beautiful
How does this compare to the 2017 sbdc 62 mas reinterpretation watches?
How much work is it to switch wrist. I always find it hard to see it on the opposite side
Isn't there one with blue dial?
Yes, there is a blue limited edition variant
Seiko should make this their version of the Subby and permanently keep it in their lineup by releasing new colour ways. e.g a Pepsi or Batman. I'm sure they have loads of designs. The potential is limitless.
Reminds me of the Glashutte Original SeaQ.
New to watches is there a seiko watch similar to this design with a much shorter lug to lug
Mini turtle comes closest
Mate thank you so much again for the high quality video. Your detail is next level..can I ask how does this wear vs a skx007? Does it wear smaller or larger?. I have a 6.5 inch wrist and hoping this won't be too large. Thanks again
It's smaller than the SKX in pretty much every measure and wears smaller, if you can pull off an SKX, this one will totally work for you too.
The Prospex Kinetic Diver is excellent value
Nice review, stunning watch
As far as I know, the 6R35 is 20hr on top of a 6R15? Hmmm...?
Its absolutely beautiful, never let it go. You can almost guarantee this will hold its value over 20 years.
20 years? Lol it’s a Seiko
@@Ferien7 lol u r clueless
@@Ferien7Its been 4 years now, lets come back to this comment 16 yrs later.
it's a very nice release, especially the size, but personally I prefer matte dial or glossy dial on vintage inspired sport watches.
Do you know if the bracelet is the same as the SBDC051?
It looks like more of a "presidential" than the one on the SBDC051
No....this bracelet is newer design with better dive extension and thicker stamped outer clasp piece. I own the SBDC053 on bracelet. This bracelet looks to be a step up compared to SBDC051 bracelet.
@@tywinn5786 will the new one fit in the Sbdc053? Thanks