The Seiko SPB143 Reviewed In A Minute

A 60-second review of the Seiko SPB143, the modern reinterpretation of Seiko's first ever dive watch - the 62MAS from 1965.
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[@bogarbill6331]

I bought one last week..great value for money, the bracelet is even more comfortable than the one’s on my Tudor watches.

[@ronlines2314]

Most seikos I've had are incredibly well regulated. One of my cheapest is +/- 1 sec a day

[@tonib5899]

I second you that, my seiko divers auto with sapphire back

[@sinjon]

Agreed. My SARY057 is running +2/d

[@zoro-fj3ic]

How do you exactly measure it's +/-

[@ronlines2314]

@@zoro-fj3ic by setting the time, then 24hrs later seeing how accurately it has kept its time - down to the second. Best to do it over several days to get a average +/-

[@RitzCaraldo]

My spb143 runs more than +2 MINUTES PER DAY. Jangly bracelet and a badly misaligned bezel.

[@alohatraveler]

Getting this one soon. Stunning watch. Imo the look and quality can't be beat fir the $$$

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

I’m pulling the trigger on this watch very soon

[@robertweiss2803]

You won't regret it.

[@christianboulay4722]

Thank you, for presentation.

[@Ryan-cv9me]

Pretty good description. Bracelet is only very comfortable. Only detractors are the end links and their figment in my opinion. Over size spring bar tips do the job though 👍👍

[@robertforbes6502]

Thanks, great, short to the point:)

[@michaelveith4951]

I have a huge watch collection. My Grand Seiko is by far the best. Rolex should take notes.

[@TeaDoubleE85]

I have the 140th anniversary edition

[@kevinrichard5107]

What rubber strap was that ?

[@TheGaztela]

Muy bonito

[@EJ20VF39]

How bad is the inaccuracy? The best Seiko I’ve had, the Tic Tac 35th Anniversary ran +5spd. That to me was still not good enough. I sold all my affordable brands to get the Tudor BB58. As my lone watch now, it runs -0.5spd.

[@12and60]

It varies from Seiko to Seiko in my experience, but +5spd is really good for one.

[@RitzCaraldo]

Mine runs at +2 minutes PER DAY

[@Firenmage433]

@@RitzCaraldo😢

[@DesmondSG]

What am I going to do with the 24 Jews that come with the watch?

[@jh-il5sb]

that struck me as funny......

[@davidwestwood2627]

I own the SPB 143 and Black Bay 58. The Seiko is far more accurate with the Tudor constantly running fast.

[@Kallekallsen]

I got both too 😇✌🏻

[@daveLin104]

​@Kallekallsen what do prefer ?

[@davidwestwood2627]

@@PepRex when it was brand new? It’s run fast since day 1

[@theTutenstien]

⁠@@davidwestwood2627then return it becuase the movement is not good

[@watchouch]

This is not a review because you just repeat the accuracy noted on the Seiko's paper.
The actual accuracy on hand is around 2- 5s a day depending in the watch position.

[@Xs395]

Their accuracy specification vastly overestimates actual measured out of the box performance.

[@user-ww4fe9yd2q]

How much

[@dire67]

The only letdown is the accuracy? Do we not know that Seiko misstates its accuracy? Why not test it?

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

So the only thing it's bad at is telling the time? Beautiful watch...

[@phillyeli215]

Poor Mans Tudor Black Bay ... great watch

[@MrKreationsHD]

Typically between $3,500 and $4,000 USD.

[@mikethekidd_]

idk about all that. the original design of this watch predates the black bay by 47 years

[@scplayz323]

Idk why you said that watches are all watches and it’s a art, just because a watch is not 50 or thousands dollars don’t mean it’s not a watch. You know nothing about watches

[@claudiuoroian3911]

6R36 just won't cut it at 1500$ price point

[@sinjon]

Chunky??? What? Sure if you have a six inch wrist it might feel chunky I guess

[@haydenstorm7517]

This guy probably wears 36-38mm watches. They look tiny on my 7.5in wrist

[@carzakone333]

Nice looking watch but seen one in store they all have the same issue, indices are misaligned, 6 o'clock is obvious

[@deepakdas004]

Using Timex chronograph watch since long Timex USA since 1854*

[@Apik_Apek]

Seiko does not over claim that the movement is exactly like other watch brands. it is written + 25 seconds a day while the reality is only +- 2 to +-4 seconds a day. they want you to buy a grand seiko

[@AlleFuerDeutschland]

No ceramic bezel 👎

[@Jaydiedingal]

lol

[@JinKee]

You can't buy this watch anymore. The new ones all have the ugly lume at 3 o'clock.

[@mikejamieson419]

What do u mean?

[@sinjon]

@@mikejamieson419in order to meet updated COSC regulations, there’s a newer version that has a vertical lume pip between the date window and the crown. The version without the lume pip, like this one in the video, are hard to come by. Especially brand new

[@Tunnelsnakes]

@@sinjonI honestly don’t mind it, but the question I’d have for Seiko is: why even bother shooting for COSC certification in the first place if you’re not even going to regulate the movement accuracy to COSC standards?

[@alexanderr.9676]

​@@Tunnelsnakesits not about the cosc, its about getting the "divers" certification

[@Tunnelsnakes]

@@alexanderr.9676 I see, it’s unfortunate though that Seiko is not willing to meet certified accuracy standards as well. Their watches like the most recent SJE093 disappoint me because of that.

[@PRO4XKEV]

STEEL DIVE has some that look like the Submariner.. made in China..LOL

[@angelosorfa4616]

so it’s a submariner

[@brett2396]

It’s based of a vintage Seiko diver but yeah it’s a steel sports diver so I guess it’s their Sub. It’s also much cheaper and obviously not as good but you get a lot more for your money with this Seiko than a Sub.

[@watchouch]

This watch based on a model back in 1965 of Seiko

[@Chris-de2qc]

The original predated the Rolex sub I thought

[@jackpotbox]

Should've been 42mm

[@jamied931]

If only this thing was 11-12mm it would have the perfect dimensions

[@user-kp3rw3il5u]

Tudor looks same