The Best Looking Seiko Hands Down | The Seiko SPB143 is All You Need

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 3 лис 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 128

  • @timemeasured9137
    @timemeasured9137 10 місяців тому +3

    100% agreed. It’s shame that if. Seiko just took a little bit more effort to refine this model it would be one of the best in the industry. 1- regulate the movement. 2- ceramic bezel insert. 3-taper the bracket from 20-16mm. 4. Better clasp, get rid of that horrible divers extension, make a fully milled clasp head. 5. Add polished elements on the bracelet.

    • @maitrehg
      @maitrehg 6 місяців тому +1

      agree with 1-3-4.

    • @maitrehg
      @maitrehg 6 місяців тому +1

      agree with 1-3-4.

  • @degenerateWA
    @degenerateWA Рік тому +8

    Rocking mine as we speak. I "settled" for this one instead of the SLA 62MAS (a difference of around $3,000) and I'm glad I did. The sunburst grey and everythint else about this is great and I don't feel like I'm missing out. Thanks for sharing.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      I love that SLA but just not in my price range. If I ever spent that much it would be for a Tudor Pelagos probably. I can’t wait to see Seiko’s releases this year

    • @degenerateWA
      @degenerateWA Рік тому

      @@greginaustinTX despite everyone saying how amazing the SLA's finishing is, my biggest gripe with the SLA was the stupid caseback. I know thats nitpicky, but for that much money i do not want some cartoon creature that looks like a 7 year old me came up with lol.

  • @johnrb9397
    @johnrb9397 2 роки тому +6

    Yep agree. I have the 213. It’s lovely. But will pick up a 143 one day for sure.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I had to have both! But that's my crazy mind

  • @dinodiaz3532
    @dinodiaz3532 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for sharing. I picked the spb 147 - this variant spoke to me more strongly than the 143.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +2

      I had to get the 147 too. I go back and forth on which I prefer. They are both just so incredible. cheers

  • @jeffd3802
    @jeffd3802 Рік тому +3

    Had the sbdc101 jdm version for a week. Sold. It is a nice looking piece but too much of a dressy diver for me. After 1 day I made marks on the top polished bevel of the bezel. Purchased a spb317 and now im in love.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      hell yes! those Slim Turtles look amazing! I'm so close to getting the white dial one. Big Turtle fan to begin with, it's my favorite watch hands down. Thanks for sharing

  • @lubomirazarkova2713
    @lubomirazarkova2713 Рік тому +1

    Sofia congratulates Austin.
    great watch. I bought it when the model came out, there was no lume at 3 o'clock yet. I wore it for a year without interruption. for the mechanism - the first two months it was -4, -5, the next two +4, up to +9. the remaining time until the end of the year +6, +8. I have not detected with a device. only once a week I compare and calculate on a daily basis. two other mechanisms 6 p are of climbers. the first always went + 10, + 14. but I only wore it for 3 months. the second alp. from the very beginning it started +2, + 5 ... and so - 8 months. the mechanism works differently in different situations. you have to wear it for 3 months. to fit your lifestyle. I'm definitely happy with all three. I don't care so much about ultra-accuracy, because I have other watches with much worse indicators, which I also love very much and have not taken to a repair shop

  • @albertsmith9315
    @albertsmith9315 Рік тому +3

    I have become a believer in break in periods on these watches. I just bought a new Seiko with bracelet and upon receipt I was going to remove links to get the bracelet sized to my wrist, but then thought that I'd wind it and make sure it was functioning incase I needed to send it back... didn't want to have to reinstall links and not ding up the cosmetics while doing so.
    I was shocked at how fast the watch was running. It started with 8 seconds an hour fast... that's impossible to live with. I then took three days to see if it would settled down. I wound it fully and every 12 hours, I repositioned the watch on my desk. Crown down, crown up, flat face down, flat face up. I kept winding it and repositioning it for three days.
    When I picked it up after the last 12 hours, it was 2 seconds fast. I guess just running fully wound for days without occilations from wearing it and changing the position (to account for built-in positional accuracy) allowed it to stabilize.
    I sized my bracelet and have worn it almost daily for weeks now and it might be my most accurate automatic watch.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      Nice! I also heard that weather has an affect on automatic watches. I need to check these two Seiko’s timing again. Haven’t worn them in awhile

    • @daveLin104
      @daveLin104 Рік тому

      How do you find the braclet and clasp ?

    • @albertsmith9315
      @albertsmith9315 Рік тому +1

      @@daveLin104 I was never a bracelet guy, my wrist is fairly small, 6 and a half inches, so I could never wear anything right out of the box. Using UA-cam, and after buying a pin removal tool, I was able to get good at sizing bracelet and now have 5 watches with bracelets.
      This Seiko while fairly pricey falls behind my recently purchased Steeldive 1954, which has that company's latest bracelet which has 6 micro adjustments. The Seiko for my wrist is at that either too tight or too lose after removing the links needed to fit my wrist. The fine tuning is lacking compared to the Steeldive at a third the price.
      The Seiko feels better built so this is just a size thing based on my wrist.

    • @daveLin104
      @daveLin104 Рік тому

      @Albert Smith thanks for the reply, I thought the 1954 would be too similar to the Seiko SPB143. Are you happy keeping both ?

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      I agree

  • @gustomundo
    @gustomundo Рік тому +3

    I got it last week... with the SPB153 and the SPB 313 and it was my fave... I agree about the power reserve. Often rotate between 2-3 watches daily and the power reserve is awesome

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      The 313 is like my next purchase!! Do you like it? I guess you gotta like Turtles. 2-3 watches a day! So I’m not the only one! Thank God cause I was loosing my mind thinking I was nuts changing watches throughout the day.

    • @gustomundo
      @gustomundo Рік тому +1

      @@greginaustinTX I do like it... maybe not quite as much as I thought I would, it was the main one I wanted and I got carried away and added the SPB153 and the 143 as an afterthough as I got a great price.... The 143 ended up being my favorite

    • @daveLin104
      @daveLin104 Рік тому

      @@gustomundo Hi what are are your thoughts on these now on these 3 ? I have the spb143 and was thinking of the 313 and even willard:)

    • @gustomundo
      @gustomundo Рік тому +1

      @@daveLin104 I also got the Green Sumo Hulk this year... of the 4 the Sumo Hulk feels the nicest, buttery soft and smooth, feels expensive, the Willard is also nice though I kind of wish I'd gone for the black version as the lighter green doesn't really contrast well with the indicices etc, but it is still nice, the 143 is a classic, the 313 which was the one I was lusting for the most would be my last choice... just felt a little more alliexpress somehow... rattly bracelet, rough edges on the bezel, i think it's the bezel that seems a little cheap/skx?... also it doesn't have good lume compared to all the others... wore it all weekend tho lol so you can't go wrong, if you have a bigger wrist consider the sumo hulk, otherwise I'd go Willard (black for better contrast/sharpness)... they are all nice tho, and I wear them all.

    • @daveLin104
      @daveLin104 Рік тому

      @@gustomundo thanks for the reply the sumo would most prob be too large as I only have medium wrists and don't like oversized watches. I have the spb143 currently at home it is a great looker. I was looking at the 313 and swapped at the last minute and ordered the 143. I had my eye on the willard as well people day wears well for the size.

  • @EricZ726
    @EricZ726 Рік тому +3

    The only Seiko I have in the collection. Yes. It’s definitely one of the better looking Seikos.
    The time keeping is pretty underwhelming. I have to choke it back by at least 3-4minutes a week. I keep going back to my sub for accuracy and good time keeping.
    This movement needs to be better regulated for a $1000plus watch.

  • @mitchmatic8029
    @mitchmatic8029 Рік тому +1

    Great bid and review. Fantastic watch. I have the newer glacier ice blue (birch dial). Freaking love it.

  • @kevinfestner6126
    @kevinfestner6126 Рік тому +3

    I do agree for the price, I decided on a used mido sea star 200 with the 80 hr powermatic. But, I still want an Orient neptune triton. I am an Orient fan, as well. Another is the Squale dive watches. Some of their color combo offerings are classy.
    Now as to watches, watch hades is the time changes twice a year. Now, there's a project!

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      I do like Squale. closest I got was the Steeldive 1979 homage which was absolutely cool!

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      @wendyandgeoffpattison2610 nice brother

    • @kevinfestner6126
      @kevinfestner6126 Рік тому

      @Wendy and Geoff Pattison Seiko and Orient quality is excellent. I want the blue or pepsi.

    • @jeffd3802
      @jeffd3802 Рік тому +1

      I'm going too sell my black dial baby triton soon. Owned for 2 weeks. Couple tiny marks on bezel insert otherwise mint. $140.00 shipped

  • @davidreid1404
    @davidreid1404 Рік тому +2

    Had this for nearly two years well worth the money ! I also bought the sarb o33 four years ago before it was discontinued am so happy I did . ❤

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      Did ya just get bored of it?

    • @davidreid1404
      @davidreid1404 Рік тому +1

      No I still got it , I don’t think it will go out of date awesome watch .

    • @davidreid1404
      @davidreid1404 Рік тому +1

      @@greginaustinTX u can get the old skx and the new seiko 5 but this watch is awesome and has a sapphire crystal yes u maybe paying that bit extra but worth it !

    • @speedmaster6781
      @speedmaster6781 Рік тому +1

      This is my favorite Seiko Diver. I have a Rolex Sub and the Seiko gets a lot more wrist time. Like you said the watch is versatile🎉 it is also highly scratch resistant!

  • @jaycamacho8179
    @jaycamacho8179 Рік тому +1

    I had this watch for a couple months after so much excitement and anticipation but i just couldnt connect with it very well. It is a good looking watch hands down but I wanted something more rugged and classic so I opted for the Willard which I absolutely love!

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      Hey thanks for your response. I’m a huge Turtle fan and you think I would be a big Willard fan. I dunno. I need to try one on. The case just isn’t my style but I love the 143. The guilt dial version I’m. Actually selling though

  • @earlbee3196
    @earlbee3196 Рік тому +2

    I just picked mine up
    It’s running +12 seconds a day,
    In the month, I’ve owned it,
    I’ve just put it on a
    Oyster Bracelet (SPB14x 62MAS Reissue)
    Brand: Uncle Straps
    £85.00 GBP.
    It tapers from 20 to 16 mm .

  • @milaweitz
    @milaweitz Рік тому +1

    This watch is a badass for sure. Have it for a week already.

  • @ebiedog
    @ebiedog Рік тому +1

    Mine has been +3 seconds per day for the first 4 days. It's been accurate as my cosc tudor bb58!

  • @iancraig6070
    @iancraig6070 Рік тому +1

    It's a Seiko that looks like thousands of others,some people are easily pleased,same old same old.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +2

      I dunno. I haven’t seen a grey like this from Seiko before. Now I’m seeing a few more

  • @ejames6431
    @ejames6431 Рік тому +3

    It is awesome looking!

  • @carzakone333
    @carzakone333 Рік тому +1

    SPB is good in value, best color looking in Seiko divers

  • @bryanryan4504
    @bryanryan4504 2 роки тому +2

    Love this watch. I was so tempted to get it or the SPB323 and I had to choose the latter. I may get this one in future.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  2 роки тому +2

      Wow that is a gorgeous dial! Sumo right?

    • @bryanryan4504
      @bryanryan4504 2 роки тому +1

      @@greginaustinTX yes sumo. I have two already. Perhaps my favorite seiko diver.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  2 роки тому +1

      I have never tried one on but only hear amazing things.

    • @bryanryan4504
      @bryanryan4504 2 роки тому +1

      @@greginaustinTX it's really just matter of personal taste. Sumo has the size and nice case lines that I like. And the bezel is sunken into the case on the sides. The spb143 has more vintage lines and crystal. It has its own elegance. Apples and oranges

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      Well when ya get one lemme know how you like it

  • @denisdaly1708
    @denisdaly1708 Рік тому +1

    Looks great. Thinking a one and done myself

  • @flyingrocket3879
    @flyingrocket3879 Рік тому +2

    Just great now I gotta go buy one.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      DO IT! Life is short! You deserve the best. It's only money, you'll make more. Is that enough motivation?

  • @WH-hi5ew
    @WH-hi5ew Рік тому +1

    I tried on the SPB297 recently (blue dial version of this watch) - was struck by the tool watch feel/aesthetic which I really liked and found was lacking from Tudor BB58. Dials look great, bezel too... not too big either on my 6.7 inch wrist. Date function seems a bit of an afterthought.... and not so accurate time-keeping for the money paid. So haven't quite pulled the trigger but sorely tempted with the 20% discount I've seen online.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      You’re right. I don’t need date and we’ll it isn’t the most accurate watch but it surely is better after breaking in!

  • @LeeePowers
    @LeeePowers Рік тому +1

    SPB299 is no slouch,either. I nearly went for this.
    Ice blue dial on MM200 is what won me over. Also the blue ceramic bezels is low key sweet.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      Holy cow!! That 299 is so sweet! Sumo right? I have my eye on the Spb265 but it’s a little pricey.

    • @LeeePowers
      @LeeePowers Рік тому +1

      @@greginaustinTX SPB299 is a "Marinemaster 200" Looks like a mini Marinemaster.

  • @TheJJeronimo
    @TheJJeronimo Рік тому

    I'd like to ask anyone who can clarify the resistance of this watch, because I bought one with the intention of it being a tool watch that I could use in practically every situation, but then I read about the various precautions to be taken with automatic watches and I wondered if I could really use it all the time.
    For example, you're supposed to be careful of vibrations and therefore avoid riding a motorbike or bicycle with an automatic watch. Even if it's a diver, do I need to pay attention to the water when diving or swimming?
    Do I have to worry about all that with this watch? I'd be grateful if anyone could enlighten me.

  • @MikeyAnalog
    @MikeyAnalog Рік тому +2

    I love everything about mine except for running -30spd

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      Oh no….yeah mine was pretty bad out the gate

    • @jaycamacho8179
      @jaycamacho8179 Рік тому +1

      @@greginaustinTXthe one i owned was slow 15-20/sec a day :/

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      @@jaycamacho8179 not acceptable standards

  • @denbo74
    @denbo74 Рік тому +1

    I have the Japanese version. Love the look but after about 3 months the accuracy degraded substantially. It currently in Japan for warranty. Problem with the bracelet is that it’s rattlely and doesn’t merge into the case well

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      Dang sorry to hear! Mine has been great with no issues.

    • @denbo74
      @denbo74 Рік тому +1

      @@greginaustinTX didn’t you say it’s +20spd?

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      @@denbo74 haven’t checked in a while. It seems better but even +20 is in specs with this watch I believe. Crazy

    • @denbo74
      @denbo74 Рік тому +1

      @@greginaustinTX I think people are giving too much slack to Seiko and they are taking advantage of that. I paid $800 new from Japan, but the list price is $1200. For that price this should be a regulated movement +/- 8spd. I recently picked up a Glycine Combat at Costco for $240. The movement in that is significantly more consistent in every position in a time grapher than any Seiko I have. The 143 is off as much as 29 spd in various positions. The Glycine is at worst 6 spd variance

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      @@denbo74 oh I totally agree. Seiko prices are ridiculous. I just love Seiko watches that’s the problem. There are several new Seiko on my list but they’re all starting $800! That’s insane.

  • @billmurphy893
    @billmurphy893 Рік тому +1

    As someone who owns more than 20 Seiko autos including the Spb147 they definitely have a break in period.

  • @albertmeursault
    @albertmeursault Рік тому +2

    My wallet can’t get a break from all these minty watches out there. This looks like my kinda diver

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      I know. I’m on a selling rampage at the moment

    • @WH-hi5ew
      @WH-hi5ew Рік тому +1

      @@greginaustinTX Can I ask... did you keep this watch and what are your feelings now a few months down the line? Still rate it or fallen from the collection?

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      @@WH-hi5ew will never sell this watch. (Haven’t even sold any others yet). I don’t see myself ever selling this. It’s almost perfect for me. Could be more accurate but this guy fits my wrist perfect and I love the bracelet too. It’s definitely overpriced but oh well

  • @as-ls4zf
    @as-ls4zf Рік тому +1

    hi. what is your wrist size?

  • @bennettcain635
    @bennettcain635 Рік тому +1

    Really? I tried it on and was so Underwhelmed I couldn't get it off quick enough... but each to his own. Ps I am a huge Seiko fan and currently have 3 divers and 2 dressers in my collection.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      Let’s hear em? Yes watches are subjective like art and music and everything else I guess haha. Just my humble opinion.

    • @bennettcain635
      @bennettcain635 Рік тому +1

      @Greg in Austin it's very true and I agree. There was a lot of hype around this piece and I was keen to grab one but it didn't feel great for me on my wrist.

  • @yashara1e
    @yashara1e Рік тому +3

    The accuracy is a hit and miss with this movement

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      yeah that's a big downside, luckily mine are both in spec thus far

  • @NathanChisholm041
    @NathanChisholm041 Рік тому +1

    Thats a subjective regarding the best looking Seiko. I personally think the SEIKO SPB249J PROSPEX is one of there better looking watches to...

  • @jaycamacho8179
    @jaycamacho8179 Рік тому +1

    Anyone interested in this bracelet? Selling one currently. Minty condition

  • @kewlger
    @kewlger Рік тому +1

    This is my one watch for the past two years so nobody can tell me it wasn't worth the price lol

    • @daveLin104
      @daveLin104 Рік тому +1

      Have you worn it on the original braclet all this time ?

    • @kewlger
      @kewlger Рік тому +1

      @@daveLin104 ya I actually love the bracelet it goes good with it. And the divers extension covers the classic Seiko clasp gap.

    • @daveLin104
      @daveLin104 Рік тому

      @kewlger thanks I have the spb143 but not worn on bracelet yet...call me crazy but if sell on would like to keep it new. Think heard too many stories saying how bad the braclet and clasp are 🤣

    • @kewlger
      @kewlger Рік тому +1

      @@daveLin104 Oh yeah my bracelet is all scratched up so if you plan to resell it I think it's good to keep it perfect. Don't rely on my recommendation about liking the bracelet as I think I'm in the minority lol

    • @daveLin104
      @daveLin104 Рік тому

      @@kewlger 🤣👌

  • @ChromeMan04
    @ChromeMan04 Рік тому +1

    Looks too much like a submariner to me

  • @monunyabidness5949
    @monunyabidness5949 Рік тому +1

    Nice looking watch but SPORK.

  • @neiloppa2620
    @neiloppa2620 Рік тому +9

    I wouldn't buy that. For the price it should be made of titanium.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      Yeah Seiko is getting way too $$$. Not sure what they are thinking. I wanted the white mini Turtle but it's going for over $900! gimme a break

    • @jimwatchyyc
      @jimwatchyyc Рік тому +3

      You can almost always buy Seiko watches at a discount of 20% or more though, so MSRP not particularly relevant.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      @@jimwatchyyc I did buy at 20%. I think mark is around $1k and I paid low $800’s. That’s just expensive for me. All the new Seiko divers now are all starting $8-900 plus! Ridiculous.

    • @hakapeszimaki8369
      @hakapeszimaki8369 Рік тому

      There are great Seiko automatic watches for 500-600 usd using the same movement. Compared to Rolex/omega Seiko is still a budget option.

    • @Watch-connoisseur
      @Watch-connoisseur Рік тому +1

      Absolutely right

  • @dexterdanieltnt
    @dexterdanieltnt Рік тому +1

    Really??? Compare this to the MUCH more popular, reliable and cheaper Casio Duro

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      Meh. Don’t like the Duro. Personal opinion but looks cheap to me. Doesn’t have sapphire does it? It’s a great beater / tool watch though.

    • @dexterdanieltnt
      @dexterdanieltnt Рік тому +1

      @@greginaustinTX Sapphire crystal for a watch less than $50. C'mon, really? Best in this price range and as a beater. You can always use some Polywatch for any scratches. Had mine for over 2 years and still best beater.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      @@dexterdanieltnt point taken

  • @jaapster1273
    @jaapster1273 Рік тому

    You banging these watches against each other was a cringy moment.

  • @danryan4137
    @danryan4137 Рік тому +2

    Save a few more bucks and get a Tudour…Then your done.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      I do love the Tudor look. But why so many people selling there’s? I saw a video once that showed it was the most pre owned sold watch on the market. Makes me skeptical

    • @danryan4137
      @danryan4137 Рік тому +1

      You may be right. Got a lot of Seiko I love them, I may have to visit an AD and try one on. The price is good. This is my last watch anyway, a retirement gift to myself.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      @@danryan4137 congrats and good for you

  • @jlg395
    @jlg395 Рік тому +2

    Nothing is more boring than a gray watch. Also, it needs a frame around that date window and a signed crown. This watch just smacks of cheap, lazy cash grab on the part of Seiko.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +3

      I just love it. It fits me perfectly. Yes a nice window around the date should be there for this $$$. I love grey. I don’t always want my watch to make a statement. This watch perfectly blends in with everything you’re wearing. If Im feeling sporty or whatever then I’ll wear my yellow dials and stark blues. Too each his own. This hobby is so subjective.

  • @mike42g15
    @mike42g15 Рік тому +2

    Do not agree

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому +1

      what are your fav Seikos?

    • @denisdaly1708
      @denisdaly1708 Рік тому

      Oh, you are subbed to larry elder, tim Poole, Dave Rubin... that explains. The extreme right wing find reasoning hard..

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      @@denisdaly1708 what? You talking to me? No idea who those people are lol

  • @NathanChisholm041
    @NathanChisholm041 Рік тому +2

    Not even close! Seikos MM 300 looks better and the Sumo looks better.

    • @greginaustinTX
      @greginaustinTX  Рік тому

      Both are just too much watch. So heavy but I love the older Sumo’s look the best. Sumo has best handset IMO of all Seiko’s.