Mark you have inspired me (With your previous Mods) to jump into modding a SKX crownless case with a SKX 171 dial and SPD 187 handset this spring. I agree with your SPD 185 with Black Bezel Insert.
Always a fan of this particular model. I like the Tudor BB Steel, but it's only in 41mm, that aspect I don't mind so much, but it's too thick and slab sided. A BB58 Steel would be welcomed. As such, I would take this as sort of a BB Steel alternative.. much more affordable and the overall fit and wear would be a lot better as well. I also find myself coming back to this particular model as it's quite handsome. I don't know, likely someday I'll end up with one.
Okay, I just got this last Friday and it's on my wrist now. Definitely a winner and will be taking this to Peru with me next month along with my Tudor Black Bay and Grand Seiko.
As an alternative to the Black Bay steel I think this would wear better. I had a heritage Black Bay and it was very thick and heavy on the wrist. The case work on this and design of the case looks top notch.
SEIKO SPB 207 limited 62 MAS addition Green which I have in the post 🤗💫🕊 . Is this the same case specs . I really enjoyed your review but prefer your blue SPB 62 MAS 👍💫🕊
@@iangraham705 yeah but that was a MM200 in name only. Wasn't a fan of the case. This is a downsized and arguably the correct size for the MM. No need for a 300 meter dive watch to be so huge. Hell, Christopher Ward makes a 600m watch that is smaller.
@@ericrichmond8320 yes the thickness puts me off the mm300 too. I have this mm200 and the great blue hole version of the first iteration. The first one of actually more comfortable despite being bigger
It's good, but after a year I'd probably start craving an MM300. This watch is more like a middleman, and I think I would cut out the middleman eventually
@@AverageBros Oh it's undoubtedly flawed, but it just seems to be a superior wearing experience. Were I to go the MarineMaster route, the MM200 would just be a stopgap
@@fraybentos9854 Funny thing.. i actually sold my mm300 to fund this.. The mm300 is a step up but it's not leaps and bounds better ..It was just so top heavy and wore a fair bit larger than the 200.. The 200 wears perfectly.. Now, if they were to release a mm300 in the 200 sizing - i'd be all over it.. Not holding my breath tho.
@@AverageBros I've owned the MM300 three times in 3 different versions and never bonded with it because of its bulk and proportions. It just never connected with me. On the other hand, the SPB143 is a perfect watch to bond with.
@@JeffreyMcMahon thanks Jeff, I trust your feedback Sir. It's clearly a lovely piece but the wearability due to the odd proportions have kept me away. How are you enjoying that 8L powered Turtle? I feel like that might be a more fitting entry way into the 8L movement. Also, yes, the SPB143 and all of the other dial and bezel variations are a total sweet spot on the wrist.
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Literally went on youtube and this popped up (perks of subscribing y'all!) and I just realized I'm wearing this one now! I love it.
Mark you have inspired me (With your previous Mods) to jump into modding a SKX crownless case with a SKX 171 dial and SPD 187 handset this spring. I agree with your SPD 185 with Black Bezel Insert.
Always a fan of this particular model. I like the Tudor BB Steel, but it's only in 41mm, that aspect I don't mind so much, but it's too thick and slab sided. A BB58 Steel would be welcomed. As such, I would take this as sort of a BB Steel alternative.. much more affordable and the overall fit and wear would be a lot better as well.
I also find myself coming back to this particular model as it's quite handsome. I don't know, likely someday I'll end up with one.
I'm one of the 9nes that doesn't like black bay snowflake style hands. Yuck.
Class... Gorgeous... Well presented..
You have to get the 207 green dial black bezel in hand... it does look stunning. Can't make up my mind which I like best
Had the 207. Sold 1 week later. Dial was too dark in real life.
Okay, I just got this last Friday and it's on my wrist now. Definitely a winner and will be taking this to Peru with me next month along with my Tudor Black Bay and Grand Seiko.
Saw one at an outlet for €800 last week.. debating to go back there every day since. It’s a great looking watch
I just bought the SPB299 Glacier model and it is really something to behold.....
Good review. I own this color way. I do enjoy wearing it😊
As an alternative to the Black Bay steel I think this would wear better. I had a heritage Black Bay and it was very thick and heavy on the wrist. The case work on this and design of the case looks top notch.
Nice review 👍
SEIKO SPB 207 limited 62 MAS addition Green which I have in the post 🤗💫🕊 . Is this the same case specs . I really enjoyed your review but prefer your blue SPB 62 MAS 👍💫🕊
hate how they make you go up to the MM 300 if you want black/black. especially because I do not like how big the 300 is.
Think the previous mm200 had a black/black option.spb077
@@iangraham705 yeah but that was a MM200 in name only. Wasn't a fan of the case. This is a downsized and arguably the correct size for the MM. No need for a 300 meter dive watch to be so huge. Hell, Christopher Ward makes a 600m watch that is smaller.
@@ericrichmond8320 yes the thickness puts me off the mm300 too. I have this mm200 and the great blue hole version of the first iteration. The first one of actually more comfortable despite being bigger
Seiko Sumo 3rd gen can be found in a black/black configuration. Not to dissimilar to MM200
They should of made this model with the black bezel also.
Class
Are you gonna be picking up the SPB313?
Targeting the SPB317
@@AverageBros cant wait for your review!
@@AverageBros agreed - looking forward to your review of the spb317
What do you think about the spb299? Hope you could get your hands on one for a comparison.
Saw in person. BecUse of dial texture it made the crystal look fogged up in a lot of lights and angles. Too bad.
How I which they made this in 40mm…so much more versatile.
@oiblin The bezel on this measures at just over a 40... The watch wears a tad bigger than a 40...Love it.
Hahaha better than Tudor gmt:)
It's good, but after a year I'd probably start craving an MM300. This watch is more like a middleman, and I think I would cut out the middleman eventually
The MM300 is just a touch too flawed for me, the proportions and scale don't work as good as the MM200
@@AverageBros Oh it's undoubtedly flawed, but it just seems to be a superior wearing experience. Were I to go the MarineMaster route, the MM200 would just be a stopgap
@@fraybentos9854 Funny thing.. i actually sold my mm300 to fund this.. The mm300 is a step up but it's not leaps and bounds better ..It was just so top heavy and wore a fair bit larger than the 200.. The 200 wears perfectly.. Now, if they were to release a mm300 in the 200 sizing - i'd be all over it.. Not holding my breath tho.
@@AverageBros I've owned the MM300 three times in 3 different versions and never bonded with it because of its bulk and proportions. It just never connected with me. On the other hand, the SPB143 is a perfect watch to bond with.
@@JeffreyMcMahon thanks Jeff, I trust your feedback Sir. It's clearly a lovely piece but the wearability due to the odd proportions have kept me away. How are you enjoying that 8L powered Turtle? I feel like that might be a more fitting entry way into the 8L movement.
Also, yes, the SPB143 and all of the other dial and bezel variations are a total sweet spot on the wrist.