Rolex Submariner 116610LN VS Seiko SPB143

Thank you all for the continued support. In this video we take a look at the Rolex Submariner Ref#116610LN and the Seiko SPB143. I give you my thoughts in regards to the Rolex costing $13,000 more than the Seiko and if it's worth it.

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Miguel

[BB-glzt]

Nice review and well articulated. I have both (well the SPB149) but I find myself wearing and enjoying the Seiko more. It's a more honest and worry free watch to wear.

[BDawgCrypto]

The spb143 will increase in value in the next decade. The love for this watch grows and grows. An instant classic.

[DavidSchwartzjr]

Okay I definitely can see the appeal, it looks great in your wrist bro, but yes, the games with ADs and overhyped prices with the gray market are a major turn off. The SPB oozes tool watch vibe, the Rolex oozes brand recognition and flex 😅

[GSX]

I sold my sea dweller 16600 over COVID as the prices for Rolex were ridiculous. Banked the money and bought an SPB143 as a replacement. The only affordable watch that scratched that itch.

[miguelzap]

I have the 143 and recently picked up the 147 version. I'd recommend both to anybody but the 147 is absolutely nuts. Just a gorgeous daily beater.

[melvsdlp]

I love how relaxed and calm you are when you speak.

[Matchedfilter]

I appreciate your honest thoughts and perspective 👍 Your spb143 video was how I originally discovered your channel 😀

[druyay]

My SPB143 was my first serious watch and also a wedding gift from my wife. So not only is it an amazing watch, it's super special to me. A Rolex is and always has been on the list but I think I've ticked the diver box for my collection with the perfect example already. I think an Oyster Perpetual 36 would be my ideal Rolex. Great video!

[finenavaljewelry]

SPBs are stunners. I went for the 213 (silver dial) because it is a limited edition but a 143 will be in my collection soon.

[jimclip]

Great video, love my 143! I’ve never been a one-watch guy but now wear the 143 about 90% of the time.

[AliasEveWatches]

Happy for you to have gotten the submariner out of your system. 😄 The Black Bay 58 and the SPB143 look better anyway!

Great video! I hope a lot of people watch this.

[timelesssneakersandwatches]

Nice perspective! I remember this day lol. Both awesome watches no doubt. Great video bro 👏👏👏

[UnNamedTrucker]

Thanks for the comparison. The SPB143/SBDC101 is the watch that cured me of my lust for the Submariner. I tried and tried to justify paying $12k for a stainless steel Rolex and realized that I was just crazy. Sure, the Sub is objectively a better watch but it’s maybe $2-3K better, not $10k better.

[kakashi]

I have the SPB143 and love it to bits. I do appreciate the Rolex Submariner as a watch of prestige and history, but having seen Grand Seikos and how well made they are, my next grail watch will probably be a Grand Seiko.

[brandond]

Last summer I walked into a store with my SPB143 and they had a new preowned 2021 Sub AND a BB58. To me, the Sub was the best looking and best feeling, but it was $13, 500. The BB58 was $3, 500 and I liked the BB58’s bracelet and bezel better than the Sub. The SPB143 is very good at what it is, but I don’t think it punches above its weight. And while the Sub is better in many ways than the BB58, it’s definitely not $10, 000 better. If I have $13, 500 to spend on dive watches, I’m taking a SPB143 ($1, 100), a BB58 ($3, 700) a BB GMT, ($4, 100) and a Pelagos ($4, 600). But if I can get a Sub at retail, then one watch is all I need, lol

[alilazzem]

this guy is amazing to say the least ... very underrated channel in the whole internet wach community

[MirrlyonTime]

I got a double sided screw bracelet sized at my jeweller. Young man who checked me out was wearing a sub like this, I was in awe, it was absolutely beautiful in person. He would not let me handle it :( but what a pleasure just to get that close, congrats on getting your hand on one. That Seiko is gorgeous, and one that I would like to grab up one day as I will never get a subby but wow the subby really is something else. Fantastic video Mig!!!!

[martinstephenson]

I prefer the Seiko but if it was a no date Sub, I'd go for that. I hate the cyclops and that 143 looks fabulous!

[jamesejudy]

I totally agree!
You're not alone, many people agree with you.

[Crimson_]

First off Miguel...as a Latino myself, thats sooo awesome you are doing these watch reviews. Not many of us Latino's are into high end watches and this videos helps a ton. I am the first latino in my family that is really into watches, so getting advice on what is good from my immediate friends and family members is un likely. I will pull the trigger on that Seiko SPB143...sometime this week, I want to get a great deal on it though!!! What was the name of that Tudor you have??? any videos on that one also?? I Love this Review Miguel!!! very very nice and well thought out!!!! subscribed and looking for more watch reviews. God Bless!!!