Great advice at every turn! Unfortunately I got my SPB143 more than a year ago - where were you when I needed you McMahon??? Seiko really hit it out of the park with this 62MAS kick and IMO the 143 is the best one. It hasn’t quelled my watch impulsivity I’m afraid, but I don’t think I’ll ever part with the 143. Love the vids, man - keep ‘em coming!
I wholeheartedly concur with your perspective and have decided to forego purchasing the watch instead, I've requested it as a present from my beloved spouse.
Glad I discovered your content dude. Fellow 20+ year collector here. This gotta be the jankiest looking watch channel ever with the funniest commentary, kudos bro. I know this is a year old now but keep em coming (I have a 143 in the box for 6 months now, just too much competition)
It is a beautiful watch and yes, the proportions are perfect. I have the 239 which is equally good looking and the larger 053, which only misses proportion wise due to the 20mm lug width. If the 053 had 22mm lugs it would very close to perfect as well! They're both keepers in my collection though.
Spot on. I have the SPB053 on a bracelet. With bigger wrists, it’s ideal for me, but I get the proportions aren’t quite up here with the 143! The colours, though, the colours! I need the 143, but I’m worried about size, 😝.
Love the irony. It got my attention! I thought to myself, how could anyone have anything negative to say about the SPB 143? I’ve listened to your videos and thought you might discuss how it is a bit too small for big wrists and you did point that out and I agree with you. I have a 7 3/4 inch wrist myself and like the fit of the turtle slightly more on my wrist. But otherwise, you’re right, it’s a virtually perfect watch and as a matter of fact, I’m going to pull mine out right now and wear it. Thanks
Haha, I love the Civic and the SPB143! Great video! You’ve made it so much harder to not get the 143….I have the SPB053 and love it, but convinced myself I didn’t want the 143, cos my wrists are 7.5 inches …….now I HAVE to get it, it really is superb….the modern iteration of the early Subs!
While it's a tad smaller than I'm used to on my 7.5 wrist, it's so beautiful I keep staring at it. Wrist presence is more about self-confidence than the actual size of the watch.
I enjoy your videos and love my 143, so the title of this episode definitely caught my eye. Hilarious McMahon. I prefer straps, the 143 looks pure class on an all black Artem sailcloth. If I'm taking it in the water, it's fantastic on a Tropic. Enjoy your new 143.
McMahon take a deep breath and enjoy your beautiful watch! Great video. I'm really considering this one, but can't seem to get the Willard off my mind. Maybe I'll just snag both!
Man that looks good on you ! Mine's at the customs right now , waiting to get it soon ! Hopefully this second one won't go like the first one. It's a perfect Seiko watch IMO...probably that's why I sold it :))
And you can see why this is probably Seiko’s most popular dive watch in year's. Especially the grey dial. My brother was not into watches in the slightst bit. Although he does own a Milgauss. I showed him my SPB147, and a week later he bought the grey dial version. So now he has become a bit of a Seiko fanboy and is looking into a Grand Seiko for his next watch lol.My sister hates me for it though because all he does is watch watch reviews all day and dosn't get any work done🤣. It's a small price to pay though. There was always a bit of awkward friction between myself and my brother in law. Well now,, we're like best buddies and our relationship has never been better hahaha!-) I must say though,,, after seeing his grey 62MAS I couldn't help to think that maybe I chose the wrong one 😂 Really though,, that brown dial is mesmerising and would still be my first choice. The grey dial looks killer on the bracelet, and is the better all round watch IMO, where as I prefer the brown dial on a leather strap. There's no beach around here so I'm allowed to wear leather on my divers haha!-) Anyway, I'm glad I dropped in. It's been a while. Happy New Year! I hope you and your family are all doing well. Much love from Oz
I have the SPB147 (brown and gilt) currently on sale and recently sold the SPB213 140th LE (silver). Why? I want to get an MM300. I might keep the SPB147 as a beater, if i sell my other watches.
I have no problem with the alignment, my issue with my 053 is the movement, +25s/day out of the box. I paid $40 to regulate it, now it's running 10-15 seconds fast per day. Love the watch, hate the movement.
Love my 053, I’m getting 2-4 secs slow, superb! Bought an after market milled oyster bracelet, it’s superb, the Zaratsu polishing is even better than on the 143.
Had mine regulated after about a year, $285….now running about -8 on the wrist and almost even face up. Love the looks, but I’d be less happy if I’d paid 1200 instead of 815 grey market (could still need regulation even from AD). The darker metal from the coating is classy.
A beautiful watch I hav the spb147 with the brown dial it came with black silicone strap which is nice but I got a strapcode oyster bracelet it’s great ur sob 143 looks great also 👍
I so rarely comment on RU-vid videos, but dude, what a masterful video. Best review by far of this watch. You have removed any lingering doubts in my mind-I will absolutely not (not) be buying this watch 🤣😉
I do like this watch, mostly due to the size proportions, but because of it's popularity, I can't see the SPB143 ever getting a discount anytime soon, and it's quite expensive in Europe, more than North America. But I hope you're still enjoying this piece !
i love this watch and it’s my favorite i’ve personally had. there’s a few things i wish it had like a signed crown, maybe a little better movement, get rid of the useless divers extension, but none of that is a deal breaker considering how beautiful it is and the perfect proportions many other aspects. The only gripe I have is those damn endlinks that don’t match the shape of the case and lugs and creates a gap! Fortunately it looks better on strap imo like a tropic/nato etc because it brings out the angular shape with the beautiful brushed/polished
That looks perfect on your wrist! You are giving us all the reasons to buy this watch. I had the blue limited version i flipped it for $900 more. It was the most beautiful watch i owned.
Dang it. You convinced me! Do you still have a tuna? I have an opportunity to pick up the older sbbn017 or the new sbbn049. Not sure which one to chose. Or the new spb143
No Tunas. I just don't connect with quartz Tunas much. They look awesome though. I'm a mechanical watch dude at the end of the day. Ideally, you could try on the 143 first to make sure you're happy with the wrist presence. At 40.5, it's a tad small, but it's so beautiful I can't stop looking at it.
Seiko could’ve done a much better job making the first link appear like it was actually made to go with the 143 case contour. There’s a strange step off lip from case to 1st link that makes the bracelet look like a parts bin mate up. And would a ceramic bezel insert killed them at $1,200.
It is a little to big for me but i still love it . I got mine for $1 400 ca out the door in toronto. 2023 . With the diver extension i can wear it on the outside of my winter jacket . ( walking the dog ) 😂
I agree. Don’t get it! It’s a distraction and it becomes the standard against which you measure all other watches. Most others don’t trigger a positive emotional reaction like this. It’s just too good to buy.
Thank you for the heads up, but my mother always said I never listen to good advice, and I bought one home yesterday. So heres to a long and miserable life together. 🍻
I got that version and was so annoyed when I noticed they added the date at 3. Tracked down the og dial and swapped them out with a watchmaker. It is the watch if you are into this watch.
You're a weird dude McMahon! 😂Glad you like it... I remember telling you to get it after getting the Willard 151 last year. Wear it in the best of health!
Looks good, like when the wife makes your most favourite meal when you have company over, and you try and tell them that it’s terrible and they shouldn’t eat it, because then will ask for the recipe or want to come over all the time!! Congrats on your freedom watch!
If you think this seiko is popular, what are your thoughts on all the Rolex's on Instagram. You can't. Move for them. Every one the same as the last. But would you say no to one? Git the 140the anniversary edition myself as well as the green willard.
Great argument, but as I watch I only hear, “this is the one”, even as each one of your points should be a deal breaker. The 143 is my fav in this range. Lurking after the 055, maybe it needs a not to buy vid?
The bracelet is adjustable. It just doesn't have a quick adjust feature. Also, the design makes it look perfect on any sized wrists I've seen it on. The dimensions and proportions seem perfect. Try one on. See what you think.
Got a 147 before the dial ISO change. It was in the middle of my list, but a good price jumped the line. Jeff is unfortunately right again. It is my secret flame. The coolness gets cloaked to the non watch geek.
