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

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boatswain

Discussion Starter · Mar 5, 2020 (Edited)

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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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huangcjz

· #41 · Mar 6, 2020

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

Toonces said:
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.

The non-limited ones on stainless steel bracelet will be 130,000 JPY, so over. The Limited Edition blue one is 10,000 JPY more, but comes with a stainless steel bracelet as well as the silicone strap it's on.

boatswain

Discussion Starter · #42 · Mar 6, 2020

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

huangcjz said:
The non-limited ones on stainless steel bracelet will be 130,000 JPY, so over. The Limited Edition blue one is 10,000 JPY more, but comes with a stainless steel bracelet as well as the silicone strap it's on.

Thanks! Good to hear.

I was hoping the non limiteds would be cheaper

. But I'm still not daunted yet

However things often drop below MSRP with Seiko...

How does 130,000JPY compare to the MSRP for the SDBC051 and 061 series?

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eXis10z

· #43 · Mar 6, 2020

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

JimmyMack75 said:
Why? So it looks like a BB58?

Brother of OoO

Because attractive.

taurnilf

· #44 · Mar 6, 2020

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

huangcjz said:
The non-limited ones on stainless steel bracelet will be 130,000 JPY, so over. The Limited Edition blue one is 10,000 JPY more, but comes with a stainless steel bracelet as well as the silicone strap it's on.

I thought it's the LE that costs 130,000 JPY?

v1triol

· #45 · Mar 6, 2020

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

SPB149/SBDC107 is the best Seiko release since years.

And think I already have a perfect strap for it.

Watch Strap Watch accessory Analog watch Fashion accessory

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Nayche

· #46 · Mar 6, 2020

v1triol said:
SPB149/SBDC107 is the best Seiko release since years.

And think I already have a perfect strap for it.

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Agreed. I'm really excited about it. I've gotta try and be disciplined and refrain from purchasing it on release so that the price drops off to a more comfortable level.

huangcjz

· #47 · Mar 6, 2020 (Edited)

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

boatswain said:
Thanks! Good to hear.

I was hoping the non limiteds would be cheaper . But I'm still not daunted yet

However things often drop below MSRP with Seiko...

How does 130,000JPY compare to the MSRP for the SDBC051 and 061 series?

The SBDC051 is 100,000 JPY: https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/prospex/sbdc051

The SBDC061 is 110,000 JPY: https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/prospex/sbdc061

You can see the prices creeping up with every passing year...

taurnilf said:
I thought it's the LE that costs 130,000 JPY?

No, the LE is 140,000 JPY. See Seiko's web-page for the model: https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/prospex/sbdc107

The non-LE regular ones on stainless steel bracelet will be 130,000 JPY.

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B1ff_77

· #48 · Mar 6, 2020

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FishPizza said:
Agreed. I'm really excited about it. I've gotta try and be disciplined and refrain from purchasing it on release so that the price drops off to a more comfortable level.

^^^ this. I know I'm buying it, only question is whether I can wait it out until the price settles down. Right now I'm thinking that's a hard NO!

Joll71

· #49 · Mar 6, 2020

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

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Nayche

· #50 · Mar 6, 2020

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

Looks great. I like the bezel insert and the way it gives off a sheen in those lighting conditions.

The really funny thing about this watch is it really closely resembles the proportions and general feel (brushed, engraved bezel insert etc) as the MWW 62MAS homage I had a few years back. More so than any other 62 MAS remake be it Seiko (SLA017) or other microbrand.

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ck2k01

· #51 · Mar 6, 2020

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

Awesome. This is what we had all been asking for

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Hornet99

· #52 · Mar 6, 2020

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

Joll71 said:
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Hope that the SPB147 will get offered on the bracelet. Knowing Seiko's bizarre strategy with models it probably won't.......o|

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boatswain

Discussion Starter · #53 · Mar 6, 2020

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

I suppose the newer 6R35 is the justification for the non limiteds being more expensive than the 51/61 series...

I was hoping it wouldn't be more expensive than the 61.

It seems that prices are about 15-20% less than MSRP from reputable dealers right now on those.

I think when I got my SPB079 it was about 15-20% less than MSRP "on sale" from a good AD shortly after initial release.

So is it reasonable to assume that these will be available around 105,000 JY? Putting it right around $1,000USD?

That's not cheap.

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Kashoggi

· #54 · Mar 6, 2020

Will the bracelet have the clasp with that ugly extender?

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boatswain

Discussion Starter · #55 · Mar 6, 2020

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

These watches seem to deserve a good nickname.

Since "6RMAS" is already taken by the '51 series....

?

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huangcjz

· #56 · Mar 6, 2020 (Edited)

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

boatswain said:
These watches seem to deserve a good nickname. Since "6RMAS" is already taken by the '51 series...?

" '35MAS", since they have a 6R35 movement rather than a 6R15 movement.

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v1triol

· #57 · Mar 6, 2020

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

"2K20MAS" or 2KMAS in short

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koolpep

· #58 · Mar 6, 2020

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

That is a stunning watch. I like it and will most likely get one.

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59yukon01

· #59 · Mar 6, 2020

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There will have to be proof the 6r35 is MUCH improved over the 6r15, and I'm not talking about 20 more hours of PR, which is worthless to me. If it's not more consistent I'm not wasting a penny on anymore watches with a 6r movement.

After owning/having 7 of those irratic bastards I'm done, and no way I'd spend over $700 for one.

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huangcjz

· #60 · Mar 6, 2020

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

v1triol said:
"2K20MAS" or 2KMAS in short

Don't give Seiko ideas, or they'll start pricing future versions of these at $2,000 USD...

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