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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Sambation

· #1,021 · Jun 21, 2020

Hardly the best pic, but SBP147 real shot

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Sambation

· #1,022 · Jun 21, 2020

And here we go, first live YouTube video of the SPB143

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boatswain

Discussion Starter · #1,023 · Jun 21, 2020

Sambation said:
And here we go, first live YouTube video of the SPB143

Thanks for all the work you are doing scouring the net.

Much appreciated

And saving me lots of time.

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Sambation

· #1,024 · Jun 21, 2020

boatswain said:
Thanks for all the work you are doing scouring the net.

Much appreciated

And saving me lots of time.

Thanks

And here's the 143 on a waffle strap

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Predictabilly

· #1,025 · Jun 21, 2020

Sambation said:
Thanks And here's the 143 on a waffle strap

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Oh my god that looks good.

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Sambation

· #1,026 · Jun 21, 2020

SBDC107

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jmnav

· #1,027 · Jun 21, 2020

Sambation said:
Hardly the best pic, but SBP147 real shot

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I'm really intrigued by this one. The goldish accents can be really nice for me... or not, depending on the exact tone of yellow. Well, I think I'll have to wait to see it live.

AEC

· #1,028 · Jun 21, 2020

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

Just placed the order with Seiya for my SPB147

For reference, a photo I swiped from the web...

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Steppy

· #1,029 · Jun 21, 2020

Sambation said:
And here we go, first live YouTube video of the SPB143

Maybe its the lighting, but the colours of the dial and bezel together looked washed out, I think a glossy bezel would improve it considerably

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Steppy

· #1,030 · Jun 21, 2020

double post..

Times_end

· #1,031 · Jun 21, 2020

For those based in Europe are you guys buying from Seiya considering the possibility of import duties etc, i know some European online sites have been mentioned here but is there a European version of Seiya for online purchases.

RJS296

· #1,032 · Jun 21, 2020

I've never been so all over the place in terms of which model I like best. Initially I immediately discounted the 147 (as I'm not really a goldish hue guy) and was torn between the 143 and 149, with the 143 in the lead since I like classic. Then after being hammered with photo after photo of the 149 my mind started to go there. The limited edition factor probably played in. But now the pic of the 147 looks amazing and I think that might actually be the best one! As an experiment, I wonder if you switched which one was called "limited edition" would it change how we view their desirability.

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Kiespijn

· #1,033 · Jun 21, 2020

RJS296 said:
I've never been so all over the place in terms of which model I like best. Initially I immediately discounted the 147 (as I'm not really a goldish hue guy) and was torn between the 143 and 149, with the 143 in the lead since I like classic. Then after being hammered with photo after photo of the 149 my mind started to go there. The limited edition factor probably played in. But now the pic of the 147 looks amazing and I think that might actually be the best one! As an experiment, I wonder if you switched which one was called "limited edition" would it change how we view their desirability.

I have the same, first the 149 now the 147

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Ryan1881

· #1,034 · Jun 21, 2020

I am thinking the 147 as well it's gorgeous, I will pick up a bracelet later on.

konners

· #1,035 · Jun 21, 2020

Times_end said:
For those based in Europe are you guys buying from Seiya considering the possibility of import duties etc, i know some European online sites have been mentioned here but is there a European version of Seiya for online purchases.

If you're in the UK and buy from Seiya, you'll almost certainly get hit with fees to pay. I've bought watches from Seiya almost in the double figures and not once have I not paid. Can't speak for other EU countries as each will have their own fees and border control systems to claim them.

boatswain

Discussion Starter · #1,036 · Jun 21, 2020

A member over in the new and upcoming Seiko thread has posted some lovely pics of their new 149

Looks great in real life.

Wristos said:
Guys I finally pulled the trigger... I had to get this one, the willard will wait as its not a limited edition. This watch wears surprisingly thin on my small wrist at only 13.2mm thick.
I really fell in love with that blue dial. That watch does not disappoint.
I feel like Seiko really upgraded their standards on the prospex line with these new models, it almost feel like a luxury watch.
The bezel action is flawless, dial execution too, bracelet is really decent.
Still not a big fan of the diashield but Its not so bad.

I even got free seiko chopsticks and a few prospex goodies with the watch, it was my first time buying a Seiko in an AD as I always bought second hand or grey market, and I have to say that the boutique experience in Ginza was great.

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babbsky

· #1,037 · Jun 21, 2020

immaculate said:
I've read all 100 pages here (that was exciting!) I joined the pre-order list at my local AD here in California as soon as the list opened up and have been regularly checking in with them. They weren't sure they'd get enough of them in to get one for me given how many other folks pre-ordered, and they also weren't sure when the watch would be coming.

So I pre-ordered online from Japan and got my shipment notification today. If all goes as planned, I'll share a photo or two next week.

Happy hunting friends!

Hi Immaculate! Thats good. Congrats... may I ask what Japanese website you otdered? Thanks

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tsteph12

· #1,038 · Jun 21, 2020

After seeing real life video images of the grey dial -143, I’d have to say it appears to be the most versatile of the bunch in terms of color scheme. Looks great on bracelet, but would also match up well with many different strap colors. Could basically be a one watch daily wearer, if so inclined.

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Jason Bourne

· #1,039 · Jun 21, 2020

The silver sunburst dial does look amazing.

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babbsky

· #1,040 · Jun 21, 2020

Sambation said:
Thanks And here's the 143 on a waffle strap

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Nice! Thanks for sharing. I'm planning to also put the 143 on a waffle strap.

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