This Dial will STUN YOU! (Seiko SPB301)

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Today a quick look at the closest thing to a white birch dial in the Seiko line up. A white glacier texture dial on the Seiko Willard X chassis.
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[@EscapementWatch]

Check out the BLUE GLACIER 63MAS Full 4KUD Review HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4LdfGtsnNiImpI -Falling

[@ezeztztz]

Had mine now for around 6 weeks,worn it every single day and i’am absolutely loving wearing it,it looks stunning on my 7inch wrist and I still get huge delight every single time I look at it,it’s running at around +5 daily which I’m also delighted with.

[@cwiller]

I have been wearing this watch daily for the last month. I have been wearing Seiko divers for almost 30yrs, and this is by far the most comfortable I have ever owned. The finishing is flawless, the time keeping tight, and the colors are amazing. I'll be taking It to Antarctica in a few days, where it will be on my wrist for 4mths of work.

[@steelsteez6118]

20 year watch enthusiast here with omega, Breitling, Tudor, and the name that shall not be mentioned, in my collection and I can't stop wearing my SPB301. Like you I've had a ton of seiko divers over the years. This easily takes the cake. Finishing is great, I love the almost gun metal looking steel, the comfort is unreal like you mentioned, the dial and bezel combo are just 👌... I could go on and on but I'm sure you get it 😏

[@TimeForAnotherWatch]

Great looking watch, love the dial, thanks for sharing!

[@EscapementWatch]

No problem 👍

[@varghejo]

I flipping love this watch.

[@AdarisTempest]

With the abstract icy relief on the sunray dial and the grooved bezel insert, this reminds me a lot of the SRPD21 Save The Ocean Turtle. Personally I prefer my diver indices to have more contrast with the dial for easy orientation, but I still like this one. My favorite Willard is still the SPB183 Blue Willard. I thought long and hard between it and the SPB237, and the 183 is eventually where I put my money. Couldn't be happier with it. It's both beautiful and subtle.

[@EscapementWatch]

Yes the bezel insert was used on that save the ocean turtle for the first time I believe.

[@jodysilvia2]

Fantastic watch, i really like the willard

[@donadoni6551]

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[@timothywillis8883]

Great review! Absolutely beautiful Seiko diver! Gotta get it!!!

[@EscapementWatch]

No doubt!

[@donadoni6551]

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[@speedzero7478]

Looks beautiful

[@EscapementWatch]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@theguardian3431]

Great review! Spb151 is still the best for WillardX for me.

[@annazahre1549]

Beautiful 😍

[@EscapementWatch]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@carstenschroder5878]

I get my today. It is amazing. 😍

[@EscapementWatch]

Enjoy it!

[@Killua_Overwatch]

Definitely “showier” and “beautiful” pieces. I find that these 3 save the ocean releases are nicer than many LEs. Having been in the game this long, I prefer a more mature colorway exhibiting darker colors that essentially age beautifully and coordinate with any outfit. Wonderful reviews as always my friend! Best, Tarek

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks for sharing!

[@khronokraze]

I was considering this one. Very nice But, for this particular design, I find the green version from the 2 original releases (the other being the black) is still my favorite.. idk?.. I do think about it from time to time.. probably should get it, right? Otherwise, this one you have here would be my next favorite color for this model line.

[@EscapementWatch]

Oh yeah the green is still awesome 😍 Go for it!

[@gtcih]

Top spot has to be the SLA version IMO. Although I own the SLA, I may add this one to my collection.

[@1250GSX]

That's it. That's the watch.

[@shafaqalvi8722]

Spb301j1 is best till date, thats what I think and second spot according to me is spb153j1

[@johnmercado6138]

need advice on getting the SPB301 or the SPB333

[@dpioli]

Hi, i think the thickness must always include caseback cause it seates on the wrist and make it thicker. Thanks for the video.

[@EscapementWatch]

It is how seiko measures their thickness. The tiny raised wave logo sinks into the wrist. So the measurement is from the caseback to the top of the crystal.

[@mitchmatic8029]

Have the SPB237 with Natos, The high end tropic, and milled clasp ss. Like it better than the new glacier.

[@anotherherodied]

Damn, this is a really great one. I really love the light blue of the 68 as well. I do not have a willard yet, and the case has always intrigued me! Might need to get this one ^_^

[@EscapementWatch]

Yeah the blue on the 68 I'm excited to see in hand

[@carstenschroder5878]

Take it .it s amazing i got mine today . The case and the bracelett have a nice brush and the dial is amazing

[@AnitaSpankyBB]

I just walked out of an AD with one of these - 50% off MSPR, new. It took all of 3 mins to say to the sale assistant 'wrap it up' 😅😅😅😅

[@EscapementWatch]

ouch!!! So the AD lost about 5-10% on the sale. hahah But sometimes they just need to move inventory! Grats

[@AnitaSpankyBB]

@@EscapementWatch yeah, I'm sure even at 50% off MSRP, they still made money on the sale, just not in the £700-£800 range 😄😄

[@bongkem2723]

that 3h lume just destroy me :((

[@quad_solo_az]

Chronometer spec: “not bad”

[@EscapementWatch]

I've seen this movement many times, this one had really low amplitude. I don't know if its concerning so I'm careful to praise it.

[@steelsteez6118]

@@EscapementWatch 265 is more than fine. Have had multiple seiko autos in the 260 range for over 8 years with no service and still keeping great time within COSC tolerances.

[@ProdigalGil]

Are you getting a birch for under £1K Holy Cow! Rather this than the new 2021 Willard SLA049J1 for over £2K! So temping.

[@Guramaki]

While I love looking at this watch, the 6R35 movement is killing me. After a few days out of the box and it’s running -42 spd. And getting worse day by day.

[@EscapementWatch]

Go back to your AD it should still be under warranty. They will send it to Seiko and service it.

[@Guramaki]

@@EscapementWatch Thanks for your reply! I’m sending it straight to Seiko for regulation. The crown on the watch is also a bit finicky and sometimes doesn’t screw in all the way. Not sure if they can fix this but we shall see. Pretty sad for something straight out of the box that costs over $1000.

[@EscapementWatch]

Interesting. I've handled so many of the Willards, the crown has always had superior feel vs other mid tier Seiko divers.

[@Guramaki]

@@EscapementWatch thanks for that info. Although this is my first Seiko diver, I have a few Swiss watches with screw in crowns and never had an issue. It’s not like I tried to force in the crown, so am wondering what caused the problem. It’ll be interesting to see if they cover it under my warranty.

[@El-AYE-Ra1s3d]

All these years in the game and i still cant understand why seiko uses male endlinks. What a beautiful watch tho.

[@EscapementWatch]

check out the Fieldmaster: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH2Ug5KMh9lnhsU It has applied indices which is rare for now a days for a Prospex and female endlinks. It wears smaller then size indicates.

[@plantemichel]

The only problem is quality control once again 😖

[@gmotionedc5412]

No signed crown??? Come on !!!

[@TheChadWork2001]

The Willard is overpriced by 100%.

[@giangvu7902]

Yikes! The movement is not performing too good. It’ll start losing more time as you wear it more.

[@steelsteez6118]

Been wearing my 6r35 for over a year and constantly runs 0, - 4 which is within COSC standards..... Maybe try things out long term before making non backed claims

[@TalkingtoGod222]

Overpriced!!!! I won't go into the problems I've had with Seiko. For that money, I'm looking elsewhere.

[@steelsteez6118]

Bro, you're acting like it's 10k...relax.

[@TalkingtoGod222]

@@steelsteez6118 If you're ok with an aluminum bezel, misaligned bezel, and crap bracelet for $1350, more power to you my friend. Everyone's taste in this hobby is different.

[@Damone7653]

Yeah Bro! I would stay away from this watch, even the muggers don't want it.