SPB143 wrist shot
For me this watch was everything I hoped Seiko would make after owning the SKX007. I love the proportions and the dial the best.
Now if Seiko did this in a deep laquered black (with red text) or even an ocean blue.....👌
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David Hernandez III
Just a guy into watches; I mostly collect divers, Seiko and Tudor.
Sacramento
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The SPB 143/239/147 is the only Seiko I really like. I've come close to buying one a few times now, but the worry about alignment makes me hesitant.
The SPB 143/239/147 is the only Seiko I really like. I've come close to buying one a few times now, but the worry about alignment makes me hesitant.
Yeah the alignment issue is definitely there.... But honestly I never really notice it and this one is uncharacteristically thin compared to all of the other Seiko divers haha
Very nice! My favorite Seiko in my collection.
A quintessential diver. 🤌
That model is really attractive, I just wish it was in my "impulse buy" price zone.
Yeah the alignment issue is definitely there.... But honestly I never really notice it and this one is uncharacteristically thin compared to all of the other Seiko divers haha
If I could walk into an AD and pick one up I'd be far more comfortable buying one, but none of my local ADs seem to carry them, which is weird given that Ottawa is not a small city.
That model is really attractive, I just wish it was in my "impulse buy" price zone.
Shoot yeah I would even look at pre-owned too; I wish I did that. They're a little over priced at MSRP
Shoot yeah I would even look at pre-owned too; I wish I did that. They're a little over priced at MSRP
I'm not sure I would even call it overpriced. I'm sure there are thousands of folks out there who buy $1000 pieces on a whim, but being a teacher, I'm not in that financial place. Likewise, my $300-$500 impulse buy zone would be out of the question for people in other situations.
I'm not sure I would even call it overpriced. I'm sure there are thousands of folks out there who buy $1000 pieces on a whim, but being a teacher, I'm not in that financial place. Likewise, my $300-$500 impulse buy zone would be out of the question for people in other situations.
Have you looked at the Seiko 5 GMT; totally different watch but it looks pretty sweet
Have you looked at the Seiko 5 GMT; totally different watch but it looks pretty sweet
I saw it. Looks great. I think it answers some of the concerns people had when the SKX was transformed into the 5KX. The criticism was that it wasn't ISA certified, no screw in crown, making it not a true dive watch. Well Seiko seems to have solved that issue by adding complications/functionality and making it something other than a dive watch.
A GMT with 100 meters water resistance is pretty sweet imo.
It looks like you have it on an after-market bracelet...aside from the roller coaster accuracy, the only other issue I have with the watch is its weight on the OEM bracelet. Is the difference noticeable on the aftermarket bracelet?
It looks like you have it on an after-market bracelet...aside from the roller coaster accuracy, the only other issue I have with the watch is its weight on the OEM bracelet. Is the difference noticeable on the aftermarket bracelet?
It’s wayyyyy nicer with the after market bracelet; it honestly looks reminiscent of a 5 digit sub with the aftermarket bracelet.
It’s a bit pricey but I got mine from uncle seiko https://unclestraps.com/collections/62mas/products/oyster-bracelet-spb14x-62mas-reissue
If I could walk into an AD and pick one up I'd be far more comfortable buying one, but none of my local ADs seem to carry them, which is weird given that Ottawa is not a small city.
I got mine on Gnomon watches as i couldn’t find any at a Seiko AD here on the west coast.
The SPB 143/239/147 is the only Seiko I really like. I've come close to buying one a few times now, but the worry about alignment makes me hesitant.
Easy! Don't buy one with a mi-aligned dial! I have many and they are all perfect. Just have to have a good seller that doesn't mind repeat business.
I've only had one that was off, sent it back and a new perfect one was on my wrist in a week.
Shop the seller!
I really like the clean lines on this one