Posts by Joll71

Joll71 · Mar 5, 2020

Re: SPB149/SBDC107 Seiko Diver's 1965 Modern Re-Interpretation

Joll71 · Mar 5, 2020

Re: SPB149/SBDC107 Seiko Diver's 1965 Modern Re-Interpretation

boatswain said:
I have been looking for awhile and I think It is almost my perfect seiko diver dare I say it.

Four variants to choose from!

Joll71 · Mar 6, 2020

Re: SPB149/SBDC107 Seiko Diver's 1965 Modern Re-Interpretation

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Joll71 · Mar 6, 2020

Re: SPB149/SBDC107 Seiko Diver's 1965 Modern Re-Interpretation

boatswain said:
For some of the pics the bezel looks like it may be engraved. And with the samurai getting a ceramic bezel I believe I am now beginning to wonder and even hope that the insert is brushed ceramic.

Wonder no more my friend, brushed ceramic it is
https://monochrome-watches.com/seik...spb149-modern-62mas-reissue-1965-specs-price/

Joll71 · Mar 6, 2020

Re: SPB149/SBDC107 Seiko Diver's 1965 Modern Re-Interpretation

Predictabilly said:
wow I am sooo going to visit this online catalogue I never had a clue existed thanks!

Sorry buddy, Seiko took it down - they put it up by mistake, most of these watches aren't officially announced yet!

Joll71 · Mar 9, 2020

sernsin said:
sold my mm200 to get this!

Well prepared, I like it! I'm not getting one of these, because I already have a 40mm Seiko diver - the mm200..!

The SPB077 is a magic watch, it wears so small...

Joll71 · Mar 10, 2020

Kashoggi said:
Did someone order the SPB149 from Olfert? They offered it but now it's not available anymore.

I'd guess they've allocated their stock. Email them and ask if they will be getting more.

Joll71 · Mar 11, 2020

siddiquefehd said:
I can confirm that it's a gold tone from what I saw. It has a bit of shimmer to it. &#55357;&#56833;

Thanks for the write-up and pics, it's great to get more info! The SPB149 - is the bezel insert etched/embossed? ie are the numbers and markers cut into the brushed ceramic? It's hard to tell from the photos, but someone on this thread thought they might be recessed?

Joll71 · Mar 11, 2020

siddiquefehd said:
To be honest I didn't pay much attention but they were definitely not recessed into the bezel from what I remember. I also got a hands on with the other divers but I kind agreed on an NDA. ��

Thank you, you've been really helpful answering our questions, it's much appreciated. Seiko has surprised me this year with a fabulous range of smaller watches with this SPB149 and particularly the new 6109 - a bold move, reissuing the uemura/willard in a smaller case!

Joll71 · Mar 13, 2020

^^

I've got both, and the mm200 wears much smaller.

Joll71 · Mar 28, 2020

This pic from Time & Tide looks pretty engraved to me

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Joll71 · Mar 30, 2020

juskiewrx said:
Does anyone else think the lume on the new Seiko/GS models looks like it's plastic with a sheen to it? There's no texture to it either?

These are all prototypes, so it may not be real lume.

Joll71 · Apr 2, 2020

New video of the SPB149 on instagram

http://instagr.am/p/B-eARxWg1rs/

Joll71 · Apr 2, 2020

Those hands are polished.

Joll71 · Apr 2, 2020

boatswain said:
I like that it has the polished soft curves and bevels on the underside that other seiko divers share which would make it ride super comfortably.

Yeah I was impressed to see the polished bevel on the underside as well as the top - it will make the watch sit well on the wrist, and avoids those slab sides that other watch manufacturers have.

I really want to see the grey 143, I'm not sure overall at the moment. I prefer a narrower bezel!

Joll71 · Apr 9, 2020

mi6_ said:
Stop talking about ORIS watches! You're going to pee off all the Seikoholics! :-d

I already got a Pee-Pee slap for comparing this $1350 USD MSRP Seiko watch to an Oris Aquis that can be had for about the same price. If Seiko thinks they can compete with Oris I know which brand I'm spending my money on.

Why do people insist on comparing apples and oranges? 1. According to the Oris site, the MSRP of an Aquis Date is $2200. 2. The design language is completely different.

Joll71 · Apr 9, 2020

toto453 said:
Do we know if those new models will benefit from the diashield coating on the case & bracelet ?
Having it on the sbdc051, it is a fantastic coating as it makes the metal shine and is also very efficient again scratches.

Yes they will.