There has to be a lume pip next to the 3pm to get PADI approval. To smooth out screw down crowns, buy waxed dental floss and clean the outside column when screwed out. Most of the notchiness in screw down crowns comes from metal shavings in the factory
The weird lume plot on the minute track is only half the story, they also got rid of the beveling on the date window, to make room for said lume plot; glad I got the older version.
Seiko had it right the first time. The only thing I can think of is not having that lume plot at the three maybe messed with ISO certification? Kinda doubt it. Just a guess. V.1 certainly looked a bit cleaner.
Nice watch, nice review, a few people in our dive club have these watches and I ordered one. The bracelet is surprisingly good, however we always swap it out to a rubber strap when diving. It is an İSO rated dive watch, the lume in that position is necessary. It's not a fashion watch, it's a tool watch that must meet certain requirements that have been updated quite recently. It is what it's supposed to be. If someone doesn't like it, probably better to stick to fashion style dive watches. I understand the confusion here though, it should have been clearer on the website.
Hi Brian. Thank you for your comment. It is always great to hear a real diver opinion on a diver watch. Just curious what the most popular watch choices for divers in your club? I love the bracelet on my spb143 also and overall it’s a very good watch.
Totally agree on the SEIKO logo should have gone on the crown to give it that old school look and feel . Also with mine being an August 2020 issue I don't have the lume at 3 ISO and all that but still it would have been nice to see a polished frame on the date window for that real late 60s~70s period look. The crown cross threading at the "start" is common with Seiko Prospex , one has to assist the fastening up a few times by applying a little inward pressure. It may take a few times but as long as you remember it can normally be done when doing the monthly time correction, with this issue SPB 14# the 6R35/70hr is about 3.5 minutes fast a month which is OK after 7 months, better to be early than late . I have owned a few Swiss mid range beaters over the past 4 decades and a couple of Seiko Divers in that time too(in~ house) , Seiko today with their in-house assembled and QC models and improved movements ie 6R35, 8L35 ~55 on the MM300 are matching, if not in a few points beating the high end Swiss Brands. Don't get me wrong here one must pay more but you get that much more in 2021~22 something that wasn't the case in the past. You'll never suffer tall poppy syndrome with a SEIKO or GS onyour dial. Cheers Johno, Brisbane Australia. 🤑😂👍
I had that same exact issue with the crown on my SPB143, no matter how thoroughly I cleaned the threading. But after ~9 months, it suddenly started working perfectly 🤷🏻♂️
It is important to bear in mind that everything on this watch is there in order to comply with the ISO standard. This is a professional tool watch, not a fashion statement. That is also why it might appear a bit more expensive compared with similarly specced watches that have bezels that could become loose around the date window, applied markers, and no lume pip at 3 o’clock. This is a watch without any trivia so that it will not fail underwater or in situations where your life might depend on it.
Same issue with my SPB213. This was my second seiko and i was really worried about the crown. I thought it was not normal but i tried other 62mas at my local dealer. They said it was common. My SPB255 didnt have this issue on the crown. It was very smooth. I think this is only for 62mas production line. How was your crown today? Is it smoother? They said it will “break-in” after few months.
@@OneManReviews i see. I just got mine yesterday. But it was smoother compare to some 62mas i tried in our local dealer. I asked them if its okay to try to open the crown. Lol
i have this watch and the lume at 3 oclock is the better version as this was a certification must to qualify for the diving specs. My only complaint with this watch is they should of used ceramic insert on bezel , I think the watch deserves that!!!
I seem to be having the same issue with the crown. When you unscrew it, how many turn does it take to get you to position 1? In my case its like half a turn, like if the spring was too strong
The crown is normally like that. With diver watches you have to push in and screw at the same time. It’s the gasket that is pushing out which is normal . My Rolex submariner does the same thing.
It is not about pushing the crown. The crown is very stiff and not working properly. I have other diver watches and other watches with screw down crowns. Nothing like that.
@@OneManReviews if it makes you feel better I have the first edition spd143 and mine is the same way. I am thinking maybe that’s how Seiko made them? I haven’t seen any other video with people playing around with the crown besides your video. But overall I think the watch is definitely the best looking watch in the price range.
@@sawgrass3256 They are a good looking watch indeed and they are great on the wrist. I wish Seiko would make their movements more accurate. The crown issue could be just mine, but I got a few comments about similar problem. So quality control could be better. It is not a cheap watch.
I had this watch…I sold it. I kept the San Martin…I bought the San Martin as a test to see if I wanted to spend the money on this watch. I made a mistake. Seiko does not deserve this purchase. I am more than a dozen Seiko Watches. I will not be buying any of their new releases because there is no value and them.
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There has to be a lume pip next to the 3pm to get PADI approval. To smooth out screw down crowns, buy waxed dental floss and clean the outside column when screwed out. Most of the notchiness in screw down crowns comes from metal shavings in the factory
The weird lume plot on the minute track is only half the story, they also got rid of the beveling on the date window, to make room for said lume plot; glad I got the older version.
That's so true. I don't think most people even know that difference. Lucky you having the first edition )
Seiko had it right the first time. The only thing I can think of is not having that lume plot at the three maybe messed with ISO certification? Kinda doubt it. Just a guess. V.1 certainly looked a bit cleaner.
Nice watch, nice review, a few people in our dive club have these watches and I ordered one. The bracelet is surprisingly good, however we always swap it out to a rubber strap when diving. It is an İSO rated dive watch, the lume in that position is necessary. It's not a fashion watch, it's a tool watch that must meet certain requirements that have been updated quite recently. It is what it's supposed to be. If someone doesn't like it, probably better to stick to fashion style dive watches. I understand the confusion here though, it should have been clearer on the website.
Hi Brian. Thank you for your comment. It is always great to hear a real diver opinion on a diver watch. Just curious what the most popular watch choices for divers in your club?
I love the bracelet on my spb143 also and overall it’s a very good watch.
Well said. At last an opinion from someone with the credentials to critique this watch.
Totally agree on the SEIKO logo should have gone on the crown to give it that old school look and feel . Also with mine being an August 2020 issue I don't have the lume at 3 ISO and all that but still it would have been nice to see a polished frame on the date window for that real late 60s~70s period look. The crown cross threading at the "start" is common with Seiko Prospex , one has to assist the fastening up a few times by applying a little inward pressure. It may take a few times but as long as you remember it can normally be done when doing the monthly time correction, with this issue SPB 14# the 6R35/70hr is about 3.5 minutes fast a month which is OK after 7 months, better to be early than late . I have owned a few Swiss mid range beaters over the past 4 decades and a couple of Seiko Divers in that time too(in~ house) , Seiko today with their in-house assembled and QC models and improved movements ie 6R35, 8L35 ~55 on the MM300 are matching, if not in a few points beating the high end Swiss Brands. Don't get me wrong here one must pay more but you get that much more in 2021~22 something that wasn't the case in the past. You'll never suffer tall poppy syndrome with a SEIKO or GS onyour dial. Cheers Johno, Brisbane Australia. 🤑😂👍
I had that same exact issue with the crown on my SPB143, no matter how thoroughly I cleaned the threading. But after ~9 months, it suddenly started working perfectly 🤷🏻♂️
I hope that would the case with mine too )
I like the odd lume on the newer versions:)
from what i know the additional lume is to meet the new ISO standard
Yes. Looks like that.
It is important to bear in mind that everything on this watch is there in order to comply with the ISO standard. This is a professional tool watch, not a fashion statement. That is also why it might appear a bit more expensive compared with similarly specced watches that have bezels that could become loose around the date window, applied markers, and no lume pip at 3 o’clock. This is a watch without any trivia so that it will not fail underwater or in situations where your life might depend on it.
Well the first iteration of this model was with no lume at 3 o'clock.
Too funny that everyone talks about the loom beside the date window. Doesn’t change a thing for me. I love my SPB239
I still would prefer a version with no lume there.
The lume at 3 is an updated divers 200 spec. Or so I heard.
Seems like something to do with the ISO regulations
the lume at 3 o clock is an afterthought. poor excecution.
Agree. That is why it's annoying (
It’s more annoying to me in pictures. Having it in person, I don’t mind it. I think overall it’s just a beautifully executed watch.
I agree. It is not as noticeable when you wear it )
The only slight annoyance is not the extra lume pip it's just that they removed the nice bevel around the date window.
Yes, that too.
Great review! What's the lug to lug man? I have a 17cm wrist.. Will it be too big? Cheers
Thanks. 46.5mm lug to lug. I also have 17cm wrist I like how they fit on my wrist.
@@OneManReviews cheers man! Should fit ok 👍
Your screw down crown thread is over threaded. Same issue with mine old 62mas reissue.
It is getting a little bit better but the issue is still there.
Same issue with my SPB213. This was my second seiko and i was really worried about the crown. I thought it was not normal but i tried other 62mas at my local dealer. They said it was common.
My SPB255 didnt have this issue on the crown. It was very smooth.
I think this is only for 62mas production line.
How was your crown today? Is it smoother? They said it will “break-in” after few months.
Yes it’s smoother but still not great.
@@OneManReviews i see. I just got mine yesterday. But it was smoother compare to some 62mas i tried in our local dealer. I asked them if its okay to try to open the crown. Lol
@@emoroje Maybe they improved the issue :) Anyway, I hope it was mostly my specific watch problem.
Nice review!
Thank you.
i have this watch and the lume at 3 oclock is the better version as this was a certification must to qualify for the diving specs.
My only complaint with this watch is they should of used ceramic insert on bezel , I think the watch deserves that!!!
I actually like how the SS bezel is made. It looks very nice and pretty tough. My major complain is the the movement accuracy.
@@OneManReviews Mine has lost only 30 seconds in the past 10 days. But the daily accuracy fluctuates between a few seconds and 15 or so seconds.
Good review,
Thank you 🙏🏻
I seem to be having the same issue with the crown. When you unscrew it, how many turn does it take to get you to position 1? In my case its like half a turn, like if the spring was too strong
Hi Jorge. In my case it its about 3 turns.
@@OneManReviews thanks!
Nice looking watch. Any bezel alignment issues with this one?
Thanks. Yes, it is slightly misaligned.
@Eric Estrada If that's true, that's sad. Thats why my next watch will not be a Seiko. It's a shame.
Добрый день. Как думаете, за 1200 $ стоит сейчас брать?
I just wish Seiko would do this bracelet on some other of their prospex models, it's comparable to the rolex Oyster steel bracelet
The bracelet is very good indeed.
Seems like your Bezel is missaligned. Noticed this because I have the same problem on mine..
Yes. It’s another common problem with Seiko.
Nice watch, i like
The crown is normally like that. With diver watches you have to push in and screw at the same time. It’s the gasket that is pushing out which is normal . My Rolex submariner does the same thing.
It is not about pushing the crown. The crown is very stiff and not working properly. I have other diver watches and other watches with screw down crowns. Nothing like that.
@@OneManReviews if it makes you feel better I have the first edition spd143 and mine is the same way. I am thinking maybe that’s how Seiko made them? I haven’t seen any other video with people playing around with the crown besides your video. But overall I think the watch is definitely the best looking watch in the price range.
@@sawgrass3256 They are a good looking watch indeed and they are great on the wrist. I wish Seiko would make their movements more accurate. The crown issue could be just mine, but I got a few comments about similar problem. So quality control could be better. It is not a cheap watch.
This extra lume at 3 remind me the 2 liners first pelagos
Yeah I see some similarities too )
is this come with authentic waranty? and box?
Of course
Had similar problems with Tudor BB58
Problems like accuracy and bezel misalignment?
Hey, what's your wrist size?
Around 7 in
seiko has always had crowns like that every turtle i purchased and skx was like that from years ago, seikos qc is the worst in the game
The have to work on the quality control
SPB143J1 has lume at the side, the non J1 version has no lume
It was the first release with no lume there.
You're turning the clock so fast, it's better to turn the bull's tail just as fast.
There is no clock.
I had this watch…I sold it. I kept the San Martin…I bought the San Martin as a test to see if I wanted to spend the money on this watch. I made a mistake. Seiko does not deserve this purchase. I am more than a dozen Seiko Watches. I will not be buying any of their new releases because there is no value and them.
I actually like some of their new releases: Baby Alpinist for instance. I think that overall SPB143 is a very good and versatile watch to have.
Gosh that newer version doesn't look good at all
I would prefer the older one
Sauce
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This one doesn't have lume at 3
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This one has lume at 3
Confusing !
Seiko not the way use to be!!!!!
Could be. Although I have other Seikos, like new Baby Alpinist and cannot say anything bad about them. Great watches for the money.
Bobo Ang screw down crown lock the watch!!!!!
40mm, this is a little girl watch
Noob
This should be 60mm