Seiko Vs Tudor - Comparison: SPB297 Vs Black Bay 58 

Why do you rank the Tudor movement better? Even the cheaper Seiko Movements of the 4R line realize the same accuracy of the 6R movements I am owning and wearing. +/-3 Seconds per day are the reality. I am very new to watches, but this is the major point, I don't get so far. Just because Seiko specifies a larger accuracy tolerance range in the spec sheet - for me - that doesn't make it a worse movement. I would be very very interested in the technical aspects, which in my opinion should be the arguments to compare the quality of movements.

Please don't missunderstand... I only have my difficulties in the established behaviour of doing the conclusion, that a higher price MUST result in better quality in the movement. Perhaps, it's like that... but it is not explained on technical facts most of the time. So what do I have to expect from the movement in the Tudor, that the Seiko 6R will not deliver?

​@@LosEblosit is based upon my own experience with reliability. The 4R movements are super reliable but not so with the 6R. That is why I will never buy a 6R on the grey market...only from an AD. The Seiko movements can be regulated to achieve great accuracy but Seiko watches under $2000 are not so well regulated. Tudor movements are regulated much better at the factory but of course this is reflected in the price.

@@TheBimmer74 Well, then I was lucky to have 4R and 6R with good factory side regulation. But, as it can be adjusted afterwards... why is it a quality concern? How often can a watch professional put hands on it, for 2500 bucks price diff :-D Okay, that was not fair. But the question still remains. Where is the diff in quality? Nobody tells about. Does somebody know?

Honestly , that hour hand style while not intrinsically bad ….is simply not special enough to stay “fresh” , and to thus to me it’s become ….rote.

Thank you!

Quick answer from an owner of a Seiko with the movement 6R 35: all prices above $300 for a very unreliable piece, like this one with that movement Simply dont worth it ! So Even if you’re talking about twice the price of the cycle, you cannot even compare as I said from an owner of a SPB143… THIS MOVEMENT IS 💩

@@Pinash1970let it regulate it lol

Sure it is, you'll pay for it $1.2k and for whatever reason 3 months later you want to sell it (the atrocious Seiko accuracy) you'll get $400. Top deal....

Must have got lucky but my spb143 performs as a cosc lol

My SPB297 is +2 sec so I think their tolerance is very conservative

Mine is approx +3 sec a day

My friend, anybody who's in a position to buy a 4000$ mechanical watch has done well in life!