New Seiko 'Slim Willard' - What makes a great Seiko diver

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Case shape, finishing, dial work, hand design, wearability, tradition, and of course outstanding lume- a few characteristics that make up great Seiko diver designs. In this video I take a look at the new SPB315 and how it fits within the Willard line.

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0:00 - 2:49 The great character of a Seiko diver
2:49 - 4:22 From 2001 to Star Wars
4:22 - 5:43 Details and features
5:43 - 7:07 Classic color scheme

[mtbmike]

In the late 70's all my surf hero's wore Seiko Divers. That is where is all started for me on the beach in Durban!

[adjutant]

I was like huh, slim willard? New Seiko watch? It's the slim turtle lol. Yeah I dig this watch, I don't know why people hate the date so much.

[Vox-Populi]

Appreciate the video. I have an Omega and a Longines. Love them, but my daily is a Seiko. Lume, drilled lugs and affordability check my boxes.

[stevefox]

Love 'em Beautiful and rugged too. Like the 4.30 date myself, I'm not a fan of that useless complication but it's so much easier to ignore in that position ( just wish they offered date& no date versions, I'm sure they'd sell more). Love my Willard, one of my favourite watches...
Good video, thank you Bruce 👍🏻👍🏻

[steelsteez]

Bruce! Watched this video a while ago but just noticed your thumbnail says "Distictive" 😂😂😂😂. Never noticed it before lol. Have a good weekend dude!

[marcob.]

Awesome "lume" short for luminosity! Unlike an awesome "loom" which is used in weaving fabrics!

[dustinwray]

I watch that older Seiko video you just showed in the beginning with all the different divers at least twice a month.

[glynbest]

I love my SKX013 that I managed to but new last year. It might actually be valuable one day. 😆

[VectorAero]

The Slim Willard is a winner. I fk'n love the white model SPB313.

[lost.decadence]

That showcase of old vs new lume at the beginning of the video :)

[mrfilipian]

That's an awesome killer watch 🤙👍🏽

[jodysilvia]

I dig the turtle but a slimmer turtle, im gonna have to check one out.

[jackdaw]

What does "distictive "mean?...does Bruce mean distinctive? Lol...Great vid man

[PK-mxnf]

the date windows is a brilli8ant way to do it

[simonwright]

Imo seiko has the strongest line up in the dive watch category. They are far from perfect but luv em.

[smiah]

Love the SPB315…hopefully my next Seiko

[MCMXI]

My Pepsi 7548 continues to treat me as well today as in 1980

[liamboncodin]

Seiko pls release a smaller and slimmer transocean. Make it in titanium too

[buckethead]

I don't think there are any persistent QC issues other than the expectations that appear to be consistently crushed when it comes to "accuracy". I haven't come across any that are completely out of spec but having them run - 15spd is disappointing. But if you have a time grapher (which is a minor investment compared to your watch collection) you can get your Seiko and miyota movements running cosc levels.

[williambireley]

Hi Bruce, thanks for another enjoyable video. I’m looking at the SPB143 as my first Seiko diver. I really like the classic look. My question for you: how is the Seiko movement in that watch compared to Swiss movements like the Powermatic 80 or SW-200? I’ve read some complaints about the mid-tier Seiko automatics not being as accurate or having issues like losing time. What’s been your experience as an owner of several Seiko watches?