[boatswain]

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

That 143 is the watch I've been looking for for a couple of years now.

I could see this displacing a few of the watches in my collection.

Agreed. I've been tempted by 62MAS inspired watches but I am glad I resisted as this is spot on.

I have already mentally sold some of my collection to make room

I'm thinking the bezel appears to be a coated brushed steel. It might have a nice semi-matte feel that pairs well with the dial. Any translations of the Japanese sites that may shed insight. I doubt it's ceramic.

 

[DCOmegafan]

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

This might just be the diver I've been waiting for.

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[taurnilf]

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

Movement aside, this is the perfect affordable driver. Legit submariner alternative for us who can't afford

 

[Ricky T]

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

Agreed. I've been tempted by 62MAS inspired watches but I am glad I resisted as this is spot on.

I have already mentally sold some of my collection to make room

I'm thinking the bezel appears to be a coated brushed steel. It might have a nice semi-matte feel that pairs well with the dial. Any translations of the Japanese sites that may shed insight. I doubt it's ceramic.

You know they have an English site right?

https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/prospex/special/55th-anniversary-limited/

 

[Knives and Lint]

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

That brown 147 sings to me on first sight. Can't wait to see some real life pics, and I'm hoping the price comes in a bit lower than the limited.

 

[Toonces]

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

If the 143 team comes in under a grand I'm all-in. Over, I'm still in but I might have to shuffle some watch funds by selling one or two from the box.

Frankly, if the 143 is as nice as it looks, I imagine my SKX's days are numbered.

 

[yvliew]

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

No mention on whether the bezels are ceramic? If they can put ceramic bezel on king turtle.. I don't see why not on this one!

 

[Vetinari67]

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

Goddammit, boatswain! I'm not supposed to buy any new watches this year ..

That thing is sublime.

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[bismarck_1870]

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

Was thinking about getting a 051/53, but I might wait for the 143. Dang it

 

[mtb2104]

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

dimensions look great
not a blue watch guy so might get the 147...

 

[inspectorj28]

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

Was thinking about getting a 051/53, but I might wait for the 143. Dang it

Unless you have a larger wrist / prefer larger case dia / have tried one on, I'd wait to check these out. I have a SBDC059 that I love, but man does it wear big. Wrist is only 6.75 but still.

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[longstride]

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

So it's a little over $1300.00 right? ¥140,000

 

[eXis10z]

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

This would have been perfect.

 

[Terry Lennox]

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

Where are people seeing prices?

 

[JimmyMack75]

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

This would have been perfect.

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Why? So it looks like a BB58?

Brother of OoO

 

[luth_ukail]

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

Where are people seeing prices?

Click onto the link in first page. Its stated there 140000yen

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[ahonobaka]

Bigggggg appreciation to @wristos on instagram. First in line at Wako this morning. Note that this is a prototype.

 

[boatswain]

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

You know they have an English site right?

https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/prospex/special/55th-anniversary-limited/

Thanks!

Updated the OP with English links
(Japanese originally)

 

[boatswain]

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

Bigggggg appreciation to @wristos on instagram. First in line at Wako this morning. Note that this is a prototype.

That looks great!

 

[canyon56]

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

This watch looks fantastic!