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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boatswain

Discussion Starter · #61 · Mar 6, 2020

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

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.

I kind of like "35MAS".

a Japanese sea critter name would also be great.

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Toonces

· #62 · Mar 6, 2020

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

Crap. $1300 is a lot of moolah. We're getting awfully close to Doxa Sub territory. I mean, I'm all about Seiko but for me this isn't spontaneous purchase territory.

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Toonces

· #63 · Mar 6, 2020

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

My SKX just breathed a sigh of relief. LOL.

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Joll71

· #64 · 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/

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yvliew

· #65 · Mar 6, 2020

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

why do u guys think these watches needs a nickname? U guys are trying too hard. These watches doesn't needs a nickname to be appreciated. Leave them alone.

MX793

· #66 · Mar 6, 2020

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

I'm stunned that these weren't at least 44mm. Is Seiko perhaps catching on that there's demand for watches that aren't gargantuan?

Price is pretty steep, though.

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mui.richard

· #67 · Mar 6, 2020

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

boatswain said:
Are they likely to be released at the same time as the LE in June or does Seiko usually stagger the non limited models behind later?

I think it's slated for a June release.

And may I add - the case side profile really captures the essence of how a vintage diver should look, thin and slightly contoured.

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Hornet99

· #68 · Mar 6, 2020

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

yvliew said:
why do u guys think these watches needs a nickname? U guys are trying too hard. These watches doesn't needs a nickname to be appreciated. Leave them alone.

It's traditional, you can't argue with it......

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boatswain

Discussion Starter · #69 · Mar 6, 2020

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

Joll71 said:
Wonder no more my friend, brushed ceramic it is
https://monochrome-watches.com/seik...spb149-modern-62mas-reissue-1965-specs-price/

That is great news

Brushed ceramic is

.

Especially combined with the recessed lume pip.

I have loved the couple watches I have handled with brushed ceramic inserts.

Best of all worlds I think.

as much as I love fully lumed inserts for the light show. I don't like that they can be susceptible to discolouration and damage to the exposed lume paint.

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GEO_79

· #70 · Mar 6, 2020

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

59yukon01 said:
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.

My new black alpinist with 6r35 is +3\24h ;but I think it will get better cos I just got the watch.

MX793

· #71 · Mar 6, 2020

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GEO_79 said:
My new black alpinist with 6r35 is +3\24h ;but I think it will get better cos I just got the watch.

My SARB was +3 spd when I first bought it. A year later it was losing 15 to 20 spd. Seems to have stabilized at about that rate.

v1triol

· #72 · Mar 6, 2020

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

At $2k price tag it should have 8L35 inside, or ideally $1.5k version powered by 6L35

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Predictabilly

· #73 · Mar 6, 2020

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

boatswain said:
Nice to see the other variants!

I like the 143 in what appears to be a grey sunburst dial.

Hoping those come in a little cheaper as they appear to not be limited.

I came here to post about this. I have the SBDC053 and love the watch and the one thing I'd change is the size to 40mm. Seiko has answered my wishes for once. While it's getting up in price I don't care. This is an instant buy for me! Boatswain you're in Vancouver yes? As am I. There's a YouTube 24 hours at a time who also lives here, lend him some watches for review. We should have a little gathering sometime in the future

59yukon01

· #74 · Mar 6, 2020

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GEO_79 said:
My new black alpinist with 6r35 is +3\24h ;but I think it will get better cos I just got the watch.

+3 s/d is great......but see the reply below for what your future may bring. The ones I've had if on the + side when bought new get even faster within a year, and if on the - when new, will then get slower.

MX793 said:
My SARB was +3 spd when I first bought it. A year later it was losing 15 to 20 spd. Seems to have stabilized at about that rate.

Give it another year and it may be back to gaining that amount a day. I've got one that's done that. Like I said..... erratic bastards.

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Predictabilly

· #75 · Mar 6, 2020

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Joll71 said:
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wow I am sooo going to visit this online catalogue I never had a clue existed thanks!

Predictabilly

· #76 · Mar 6, 2020

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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.

Monochrome reporting its ceramic bezel!

https://monochrome-watches.com/seik...spb149-modern-62mas-reissue-1965-specs-price/

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Joll71

· #77 · Mar 6, 2020

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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!

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MX793

· #78 · Mar 6, 2020

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

59yukon01 said:
+3 s/d is great......but see the reply below for what your future may bring. The ones I've had if on the + side when bought new get even faster within a year, and if on the - when new, will then get slower.

Give it another year and it may be back to gaining that amount a day. I've got one that's done that. Like I said..... erratic bastards.

The watch is 2 years old now. Still running at around -15 spd.

Predictabilly

· #79 · Mar 6, 2020

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boatswain said:
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.

I got my SBDC053 for $620 cad brand new from an AD.

But keep in mind it's limited (yes 5500 is quite a lot but they will definitely sell every last one of these)

Predictabilly

· #80 · Mar 6, 2020

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

59yukon01 said:
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.

Interesting. Owned SARB033 and current SBDC053 and both ran to within 7 seconds fast per day at worst.

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