The Seiko SPB143 / SBDC101 Full Review Grail Watch

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**Correction - Rolex formally launched the Submariner in 1953 with the reference 6204**

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[BDawgCrypto]

Possibly the best watch review ever made. Absolute art.

[THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Great stuff Miguel! You’ve made me want one of these! I was always put off by the initial anniversary MAS 62 with the case size but this looks soooo

[kevinpascual]

picked up the 140th anniversary version of this piece. Great piece!

[jimclip]

I adore the look and specs of this watch. For the relatively high cost, I think they should include a better movement and improve the fit of the endlinks. And if I really want to get picky, I wish the bracelet tapered to 18mm. And a signed crown would be nice. Great video!

[bronsonbusch]

I've taken mine diving! Was blown away by the legibility during a night dive

[watchmewatch]

I now own this piece and couldn't agree with you more. So glad I found your channel!

[kikomachine]

Would it be of good news to you if you knew the president of SEIKO USA walks around with his SPB143. I bought mine last Monday and I'm loving it. Great review. Wear it in good health bro!

[jimmason]

I have an SPB143 on my wrist right now, and I absolutely love it. Fights above its price point like a lot of Seiko's. But it is not a "grail watch" by any means.

[TheShaolinSoldier]

Hello, great review. A family member has just got a great deal on this watch for me, and I'm looking forward to receiving it. Could you please help me out with the 2 watch straps you have, one white and the other black at about 2mins to 2:25. Thank you

[ZakariahSH]

Man, very appealing and professional presentation.

[Hermod_Hermit]

Great review, but like so many others you have missed that the handset is only partially brushed. One side is, one side is not.

[Robert]

I was just going to buy another rolex to ad to my collection till i seen this here seiko this watch is so amazing i Dont need it i want this beautiful thing and to be honest its way better looking than it big brother grand seiko its a classy looking and just elegant watch all the way looks better than the tudor black bay nice vid thanks

[toooldfortwowheels]

As an owner of the SPB213J1 140th Anniversary version I congratulate and salute you Sir. Classic styling, modern touches and just all round value and goodness.

[dennisbalba]

Very nice review.👍next to my collection 💯🙏

[sahilkhurana_]

2:12 wow you changed the strap in 1 minute!

[cruxae]

Agreed about the pricing point. People complain that this is too expensive. I argue that Seiko's older watches were too cheap! They need to raise prices to achieve the same luxury status as Swiss manufacturers. Leave the $200-$300 to Citizen and the likes.

[khoocheepeng]

Bought it, love it, looking forward next color.

[TheGamblersHand]

I enjoy your videos very much but your initial comment about the submariner confused me a bit. It’s your grail but it’s got nothing to do with the branding? If that’s the case then you needn’t spend x amount on a Rolex submariner when you can buy almost identical homages. I would love to own a 1016 explorer but not just because of the aesthetics (otherwise there are enough homages out there) but it’s equally important to me that it has so much history to it.

[bojanbojan]

Was at the seiko retailer this morning with intention to buy SPB143J1 but with my wrist being 8.25” it seems a bit too small. What are my options now? Dose seiko made any watch similar to SPB143J1 in 43-45mm? Thank you

[khalifa]

Unfortunately Hi I got this watch, my first diver ever what a beauty, however I have damaged very first threading on crown tube. It’s screwing unscrewing perfectly fine. Will it cause issue in long term ? Or I should get it repaired right away. Please guide