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Seiko Diver’s 1965 Modern Re-Interpretation SPB143J1 / SPB145J1 / SPB147J1 / SPB149J1

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boatswain

Discussion Starter · Mar 5, 2020 (Edited)

SPB143J1 / 145J1 / 147J1 / 149J1

Just saw this getting posted about here and thought it may be worth getting it's own thread going.

https://www.seikowatches.com/ca-en/products/prospex/spb149j1

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

It looks like an LE of 5,500 and a price of 140,000 yen.

Sapphire crystal

200m

Diashield

6R35

40.5mm diameter

47.6mm lug to lug

13.2mm thick

For my part I love the size and the dial, case and hands. No chapter ring.

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

There are also some non limited editions with grey and brown dials.

SPB143J1

SPB145J1

SPB147J1

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boatswain

Discussion Starter · #21 · Mar 6, 2020

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

Toonces said:
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.

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DCOmegafan

· #22 · Mar 6, 2020

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

· #23 · Mar 6, 2020

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

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Ricky T

· #24 · Mar 6, 2020

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

boatswain said:
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/

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Knives and Lint

· #25 · Mar 6, 2020

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.

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Toonces

· #26 · Mar 6, 2020

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.

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yvliew

· #27 · Mar 6, 2020

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!

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Vetinari67

· #28 · Mar 6, 2020

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

· #29 · Mar 6, 2020

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

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mtb2104

· #30 · Mar 6, 2020

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

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

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inspectorj28

· #31 · Mar 6, 2020

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

bismarck_1870 said:
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

· #32 · Mar 6, 2020

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

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

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eXis10z

· #33 · Mar 6, 2020 (Edited)

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

This would have been perfect.

Watch Analog watch Watch accessory Fashion accessory Strap

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Terry Lennox

· #34 · Mar 6, 2020

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Where are people seeing prices?

JimmyMack75

· #35 · Mar 6, 2020

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

eXis10z said:
This would have been perfect.

View attachment 14928463

Why? So it looks like a BB58?

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luth_ukail

· #36 · Mar 6, 2020

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

Terry Lennox said:
Where are people seeing prices?

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

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ahonobaka

· #37 · Mar 6, 2020

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

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boatswain

Discussion Starter · #38 · Mar 6, 2020

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

Ricky T said:
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

Discussion Starter · #39 · Mar 6, 2020

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

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

That looks great!

canyon56

· #40 · Mar 6, 2020

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

This watch looks fantastic!

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