Seiko SPB143

And also if you happen to like wearing only larger watches like 42 and above, you know, and you just once again like the look of the Spb, you know I s...

I keep my ear close to the ground on all things watches and especially Seiko, but even I’ve lost count of what watch is what in the last few years. There seems to be so many variants at different price ranges with similar vintage designs. That being said, this SPB143/SBDC101 is the perfect mix of looks, value, and design.

- The SPB143 line (62MAS reissue) has been getting TONS of praise and love. Even two Hodinkee editors had it as their most worn watch of last year. - The King Turtle is FANTASTIC, and is everything you want in new Seiko that speaks "old Seiko". For under $500, you can get an ISO diver with a really great strap, beautiful dial, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and historical design language.

I finally picked up the Spb143 having wanted this for quite a while now. I’m so glad I finally got it and for a great discount too (about 950 USD). I think this is one of Seiko’s best release in recent times. The specs on this is great with the case size at 40.5 mm and changed the handset to reflect more closely to the Seiko’s first diver, the 62MAS.

I’ve spent about a week with the SBDC101 / SPB143 and it’s become my favorite Seiko diver. I was honestly not expecting to like it as much as I do and I think after I’m done with my review I will be putting this one in the permanent collection. To me this watch feels like the Black Bay 58 of Seiko divers. It’s just a touch smaller all around but those small changes make for such a great fit on the wrist.

Seiko SPB143: most recent member of the collection, have not taken it off since I got it. I think the 40.5mm case is the perfect size for a dive watch, the lume is crazy, and for seiko the bracelet isnt complete garbage which is surprising. This confidently took the place of my dive watch (sorry Mido), and I think it is here to stay.

Plus, the blue dial is something to behold. It is a spectacular, brilliant blue in the sunlight and nearly black in other situations. The indexes play with the light in an amazing way. This watch is truly a GADA piece - it looks just as good with a sweatshirt and jeans as it does with a suit, and I can wear it in all but the most formal of occasions (and then, you probably shouldn't wear a watch anyways).

I have worked my way through the Japanese dive watch world, starting with the Orient Ray, then going to the Seiko SRPD09 save the ocean, and then back to an Orient Mako USA. But when I saw this SPB143 (SBDC101) I was hooked. The Hodinkee review is great.

First off we have the Seiko SPB143. When I first started seeing the articles about Seiko's upcoming reissues of the classic 62mas style divers earlier this year I was so pumped. I first saw the blue dial and later on the grey and knew I had to pick one up once they dropped. Fast forward a few months and I got the call last week that mine had arrived and it's just as good if not better than I had hoped.

I bought a Seiko SPB143, my most expensive watch so far. I noticed after that the date is pretty much up against the top of the cut out, and with the shadow that is usually at the top of the window it even appears to be cut. Took it back to the Seiko AD and after inspecting it in their service it came back with the conclusion "within specifications".