[Kev161]

 

[joedevivre]

Really getting into these watches and think i'll be adding an SPB149 to the collection soon. I'm hoping for a bit of advice from owners about the dial as i'm getting a bit confused....

In some photos the dial looks completely matt

in others it looks like it has a sunburst effect.

I'm assuming they haven't made two different versions of this dial.... Have they somehow managed to have both finishes that can be seen from different angles? And if so, which is the predominant style, as I would personally prefer a matt to a sunburst dial.

Many thanks!

 

[coconutpolygon]

Really getting into these watches and think i'll be adding an SPB149 to the collection soon. I'm hoping for a bit of advice from owners about the dial as i'm getting a bit confused....

In some photos the dial looks completely matt

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in others it looks like it has a sunburst effect.

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I'm assuming they haven't made two different versions of this dial.... Have they somehow managed to have both finishes that can be seen from different angles? And if so, which is the predominant style, as I would personally prefer a matt to a sunburst dial.

Many thanks!

If you've never experienced a sunburst dial like this from Seiko, I'd say it's both, and more, depending on the light. In some light the dial looks very dark flat blue. In others it's a more flat like in the first picture. In direct sunlight you get a pronounced sunburst like in the second photo. It's hard to say what it looks like most of the time because that depends on you as a person, what your lighting is indoors in the places you spend most of your time? do you spend time outside a lot? is it always overcast or is it sunny etc etc.

 

[joedevivre]

If you've never experienced a sunburst dial like this from Seiko, I'd say it's both, and more, depending on the light. In some light the dial looks very dark flat blue. In others it's a more flat like in the first picture. In direct sunlight you get a pronounced sunburst like in the second photo. It's hard to say what it looks like most of the time because that depends on you as a person, what your lighting is indoors in the places you spend most of your time? do you spend time outside a lot? is it always overcast or is it sunny etc etc.

Thanks for the quick reply. I live in the UK, so overcast is normally a pretty safe bet!

Didn't realise its a common Seiko finish, I had a Sarb017 Alpinist a few years ago, would it be similar to that? And are all of these 63MAS dials the same? It looks like the grey dial has more of an obvious sunburst to me but that's without having seen any of them in person.

 

[coconutpolygon]

Thanks for the quick reply. I live in the UK, so overcast is normally a pretty safe bet!

Didn't realise its a common Seiko finish, I had a Sarb017 Alpinist a few years ago, would it be similar to that? And are all of these 63MAS dials the same? It looks like the grey dial has more of an obvious sunburst to me but that's without having seen any of them in person.

kinda yeah, I'm in the uk too, I had the sarb. you know in sunny weather the 017 had that rich sunburst green dial, but then indoors it's more of a flat green? that's basically the same.

the grey has the same thing, looking at my SPB143 right now it looks like a flat grey, but if I move it into the sunlight the sunburst becomes way more apparent. it's just how sunburst dials work.

 

[coconutpolygon]

Anyone here know how to get a replacement crown for one of these watches? Mine was mashed up by Seiko when I sent it in for service and I really can't be bothered to send it back to them, and have them mess something else up. Just getting a new crown stem? or the whole crown + stem would be great. Any help is appreciated.

(The issue, if you're curious, is that I can pull it out to the date and hacking positions, fine, but when I push it back in it doesn't always fully engage and restart the movement, I have to like push it further or start screwing the crown into the case and I hear it click).

 

[joedevivre]

kinda yeah, I'm in the uk too, I had the sarb. you know in sunny weather the 017 had that rich sunburst green dial, but then indoors it's more of a flat green? that's basically the same.

the grey has the same thing, looking at my SPB143 right now it looks like a flat grey, but if I move it into the sunlight the sunburst becomes way more apparent. it's just how sunburst dials work.

OK great that's really helpful, thanks.

 

[coconutpolygon]

OK great that's really helpful, thanks.

if you're really curious I have a 149 dial somewhere I can take photos of it in different light 😅 or actually search posts by me in this thread some should come up.

 

[joedevivre]

if you're really curious I have a 149 dial somewhere I can take photos of it in different light 😅 or actually search posts by me in this thread some should come up.

That's fine but thank you - i've seen a lot of photos, just wanted to make sure that it is just the different lighting / angles that contributed to the different looks I was seeing. Thanks!

 

[ryan850]

Hey,

Please post a picture of my ex and her new bracelet you got her

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Will see if I have any on my phone atm.

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[Mustang1972]

Hi can anyone give me any ideas please. I have a spb143 and where the endlink meets the watch case from new there is a slight line.
I am not sure if this is from where the diahield coating had not fully set then watch assembled. It looks fine and is very very slight.
I was going to wear on braclet but noticed the endlink has play in it and moves slightly front to back and side to side. I am concerned this might rub against the diashield and wear it and make it look a mess. This wont be seen when on strap with endlinks fitted but if damaged it would be visable when worn on strap.
I have looked at putting some clear tape on inside of endlink but its the top edge that makes contact so this wont help.
Has anyone any other ideas to prevent wear? Or has anyone worn factory bracelet for a long time with no damage?
Thanks in advance

 

[ryan850]

Hi can anyone give me any ideas please. I have a spb143 and where the endlink meets the watch case from new there is a slight line.
I am not sure if this is from where the diahield coating had not fully set then watch assembled. It looks fine and is very very slight.
I was going to wear on braclet but noticed the endlink has play in it and moves slightly front to back and side to side. I am concerned this might rub against the diashield and wear it and make it look a mess. This wont be seen when on strap with endlinks fitted but if damaged it would be visable when worn on strap.
I have looked at putting some clear tape on inside of endlink but its the top edge that makes contact so this wont help.
Has anyone any other ideas to prevent wear? Or has anyone worn factory bracelet for a long time with no damage?
Thanks in advance

This is standard for all spbs (endlink fitment) and I don't believe anyone has really mentioned any issues.

Its one of the reasons why I picked up a spb151 bracelet. The fitment is better.

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[Kev161]

 

[HayabusaRid3r1080]

I have just installed and sized my bracelet on the spb143. I like it a lot more than I expected it feels very well balance and balances the head of the watch very well in the centre of the wrist. If feel a lighter bracelet would allow the head flop around the wrist more.
The braclet has a "jangly" sound but I'm sure that is the diashield coating on the links, this coating rubbing along side other links will sound very different to bare stainless steel links.
The bad part is the clasp it looks nice and is fine, its that ridiculous extension flap on the end. It looks a weird angle and makes clasp lot longer. It would be great if could remove this and have just the main clasp. Its annoying that very very few will ever use this feature and has been stuck on just to get certification, and its ruined the clasp in my opinion.

throw an mm300 clasp on it, it’s X1000 more comfortable

 

[jam3s121]

This is standard for all spbs (endlink fitment) and I don't believe anyone has really mentioned any issues.

Its one of the reasons why I picked up a spb151 bracelet. The fitment is better.

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SB151 fits? pics?

 

[kenblue01]

I'm looking to buy a 63mas - I'm hunting for the spb149 but it's hard to find new. I saw the spb143 in my local store. Do you guys think it's the better one to get to go with everything? I was a fan of the blue dial on the 149 but 143 looks good too.

 

[Subzero46]

I'm looking to buy a 63mas - I'm hunting for the spb149 but it's hard to find new. I saw the spb143 in my local store. Do you guys think it's the better one to get to go with everything? I was a fan of the blue dial on the 149 but 143 looks good too.

The Spb297 dial is gorgeous, you should check that one out if you’re thinking of a blue dial. It’s on my wish list.
As for versatility, the classic look of the 143 does go with everything.

 

[kenblue01]

I got the spb143 today! fantastic

 

[ryan850]

SB151 fits? pics?

Yes it fits

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[Subzero46]