After months of indecision, I ordered one from an AD and it will be here in a few days. In the meantime I’ve been re-watching your video (and others) repeatedly to remind myself how smart I am for choosing this model. 😂
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thats amazing to hear, Im glad my video is making you look forward to your purchase😜. You won't regret buying this watch, trust me.
@jaycamacho81793 жыл бұрын
Lol yes very smart man 👍🏽
@jkyle08162 жыл бұрын
The watch world would explode if they released one in similar dimensions with a Spring Drive
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
That would be the ultimate perfect watch
@matthewkievits64102 жыл бұрын
I finish my degree at the end of November, I’m going to buy this as my award for getting it done too!!
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome to hear! Best of luck with your degree and congrats in advance
@archstanton71572 жыл бұрын
Your bezel audio clarity is one of the best recordings I’ve heard in a while.
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
Haha glad you enjoyed that!
@earlbee3196 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on achieving your engineering degree, You absolutely deserve this time peace , I just ordered one after watching your video , Thanks for sharing . 🕗 ✌🏻
@LocalWatchGuy Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you got convinced to buy one😬hope you're enjoying the watch and thanks for watching🙏
@chuckmanacsa2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on graduating as a mechanical engineer. I'm graduating this April as a civil engineer and had the exact same plans of buying an spb143, thus why I'm watching this video 😂
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome! Civil engineering is such a cool major and yeah you should reward yourself with an SPB143
@simonwright68823 жыл бұрын
For me this is seikos best looking current model. Congrats.
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Thanks a lot for watching:)
@OnetoWatch3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, covering unboxing, review and strap change. You show genuine passion for this watch, it was really nice to be able to see your first moments! And congratulations on your graduation - a lovely keepsake watch to mark the event! 😁👏
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much pal! I appreciate the kind words. Yess! This was the perfect way to celebrate and it will always remain special to me
@robalexander7348 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your graduation 👍 That is very smart looking watch, and the sail strap does look great 👍⌚
@LocalWatchGuy Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@robalexander7348 Жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy Ok there is a good chance i will buy one soon,and i will get the black sail strap 🙏
@chronoskeeper40773 жыл бұрын
Congratulations brother!! On the graduation as well as this Stunner of a Seiko! Like wow!! That bezel reminds me of a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms!! And that nylon strap just kills it 🔥🔥🔥
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much man🙏 The bezel surprised me of how rigid it feels as usually a lot of bezels I've come across are made of aluminum but this one is made out of stainless steel
@fw14212 жыл бұрын
Yes,it’s a sweet watch. I bought my first Seiko since the 90’s to go with my 6501-8119 I bought in 1976. I really like my spb 237. Right now I’m wearing it with the OD Green band and it looks great.
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
I need to get my hands on the SPB237, its such a beauty!
@fw14212 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy I’m very happy with it. I bought it on a whim while my 6105 is being restored. It needed it. I wore it for 15 years and put it up since then. It still runs but is quite beat up so I sent it off to a reputable watch repair shop. One more Seiko for my collection.
@mikes417203 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your graduation! I also have the Seiko SPB143 and I'm really happy with it. Glad you were able to get the 1st gen! Wear it in good health! There's been a revision to that watch as it now has a lumed marker at the 3 o'clock next to the date window, which I am personally not a fan of. I would recommend getting a tropic strap, as those are really comfy and it really fits with the tool diver look of this particular Seiko.
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I will consider a tropic strap for the future but Im currently a huge fan of the artem strap. Wear yours in good health too! Thanks for watching
@mikes417203 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy I'll have to check out the Artem strap sometime too! Thanks.
@resjon79813 жыл бұрын
Also the 2nd gen models have no bevel around the date window.
@tayra3333 жыл бұрын
Solid review mate. I have this watch. Now I want that strap too
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed, thank you💯! Honestly the strap surprised me on how comfortable and well made it is. It's my first strap from them but certainly not my last and make sure to get it with the quick-release pins
@resjon79813 жыл бұрын
At last Seiko has made a Submariner! This piece will be a classic.
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@manuelnegrete21682 жыл бұрын
Just a reminder, the skx007 is a legend. Not junk in my eyes..
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
True
@frankdux56932 жыл бұрын
Love the watch. Very nice. Looks amazing on that strap, good choice. love a seiko. I'vee just bought the green Willard and a clean 1974 JDM coke pogue this month myself.
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, don't forget to subscribe.
@gilbertjuarezjr81833 жыл бұрын
I love my 62mas wish I could say it was my most expensive Seiko but I got bit by the Seiko bug. The history the fact that they stood alone when no one else would and the fact that from day one they did everything in house probably the one and only who did so.
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
So much history goes with Seiko and thats why its one of my favorite brands
@azhanz2 жыл бұрын
That artem strap is perfect match with the watch
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
I agree💯
@azhanz2 жыл бұрын
Yours is standard size, xl or xs?
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
@@azhanz XL
@kubipro58803 жыл бұрын
I am saving up for this watch i can not wait.👍
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
You will definitely enjoy it once you get it! Of all my watches, its the one Im wearing the most nowadays
@kubipro58803 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy yeah I have now the old gen Seiko MM200 is really nice but the spb143 have the perfect size.
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@kubipro5880 I was worried the SPB143 would be too big surprisingly it fits perfect! With the aftermarket strap, it even sits more nicely and comfortably on the wrist
@Willsimp4tacos2 жыл бұрын
The straps are long so you can get them around the cuffs of the dive suit.
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, thanks for that!
@davidcoleman279610 ай бұрын
I keep mine on the bracelet but maybe i will get that strap . It looks great .
@LocalWatchGuy10 ай бұрын
You should! Thanks.
@ErikS-3 жыл бұрын
4:33 “grayish sort of dial” ... I think you mean “sunburst dial”? 😉 I also have this watch in my collection. I like the direction Seiko (finally) is moving in.
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Yess thats what I meant but my words got jumbled up. Thanks for that! Its one of my favorite watches to wear everyday
@picanha6942 жыл бұрын
i hate that they added lume besides the date window on the newer version
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
True
@yup4391 Жыл бұрын
I was always under the impression that the J1 was the Japanese domestic market version.
@StephoneDent2 ай бұрын
Hey buddy, what website did you pick up that watch from?
@LocalWatchGuy2 ай бұрын
Its in the description box
@1watch2watch3watchmore53 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the graduation and the Seiko. Looks great!
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I appreciate it
@gobiravi67273 жыл бұрын
Love the review! Such a beauty at this price point. I'm interested in the watch but two questions. Does the bracelet pull your arm hair (I've got hairy arms)? And I have a 6.5 inch wrist so would this be too big?
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed. In regards to the steel bracelet, I only tried it on for the video and it sort felt like one of those bracelets where it will be a major hair puller (since its not the highest of quality)as compared to a higher quality bracelet like the oystersteel on a Rolex. As for size, it will fit just fine and sit well with your wrist size.
@gobiravi67273 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy aww man got it. Thanks!!
@zikkizidan3 жыл бұрын
bro , that hair on your arms
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I know😂
@15harry15613 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking of the 147 with the exact same strap.
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
The 147 is a beautiful watch that I have been thinking of getting too👀
@15harry15613 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy I haven’t had a chance to try one on yet, I thought it might be too small for my 8in wrist. I tried the Willard, that looks a bit small but your 143 looks great 👍
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@15harry1561 I have a 7.8in wrist and it sits big on my wrist. Its not a small watch but its a good looking one
@15harry15613 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy 👍 thanks
@gohyitsern88922 жыл бұрын
Why the 3hour dun have lume?
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
I think thats standard for this model
@ErikS-3 жыл бұрын
8:01 I agree with the solid feel. Comparing it with a submariner, the Seiko feels way heavier. And its also higher on the wrist than a submariner. But I love the watch!
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Yup! Its a good sturdy feel. I haven't had a chance to compare it with a submariner but when I do, I'll definitely film it!
@Driving_Somewhere Жыл бұрын
There are simply no bad angles on this watch . . .
@LocalWatchGuy Жыл бұрын
Facts
@Gausdave2133 жыл бұрын
Great review of a great watch! If you don’t mind me asking, from what site/company did you get this watch from?
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Im glad you enjoyed the video. I bought the watch from a site called Japan select ( I left a link in the description )
@Gausdave2133 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy Thank you for both the quick reply and the lead. I’ll check it out, appreciate it!
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@Gausdave213 no problem! Glad I could be of help
@MrBlueInk4563 жыл бұрын
I too recently graduated and got my Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering :D. This watch is so beautiful and it meets all the requirements that I look for a diver's watch (especially the size of the watch as I have a pretty small wrist). I have been eyeing this watch for quite some time as well and am on the edge of pulling the trigger to get one. Mind I ask where did you purchase your watch from?
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Many congratulations to you, its nice to meet a fellow fresh graduate Mechanical Engineer😬. I honestly would reccomend this watch more than ever especially since I have been wearing it every single day and its even more beautiful to look at it/wear in real life. I ordered the watch from a website called japan select
@MrBlueInk4563 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy Thank you. Btw, the spb143 is a strap monster. I'm gonna get this watch too. Wish me luck
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@MrBlueInk456 thats awesome, Im glad you're getting the watch. You wont regret it one bit and yes it really is a strap monster. Congrats in advance and wear it in good health💯
@MrBlueInk4563 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy Will do. Cheers mate :)
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@MrBlueInk456 Don't mention it👍🏻
@tomohilo2 жыл бұрын
nice review! Thinking to do the same combination!! How does the Artem strap’s spring bar fit? I believe SBDC101 has 1.1mm or so diemeter and regular spring bar’s end diemeter is 0.8mm. Is it loose? Or you can just replace it with the SBDC101 spring bar in the artem strap?
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
It fits perfectly because the artem strap has its own quick release pins so I didn't need to purchase extra spring bars(thats if you go for the quick-release strap on their site). Its not loose at all and doesn't jiggle around at all.
@tomohilo2 жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy thanks!!! Helps a lot!!
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
@@tomohilo no problem, thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe
@khalifa20803 жыл бұрын
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
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
My advice is to get it checked and repaired as soon as possible
@zikkizidan3 жыл бұрын
nice review.
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed💯
@topquinn Жыл бұрын
Did you purchase through Gnomon?
@LocalWatchGuy Жыл бұрын
Nope
@topquinn Жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy any suggestions for reliable online retailers selling for less than 1k new?
@LocalWatchGuy Жыл бұрын
@@topquinn Japan Select
@mrezahuriyadi2 жыл бұрын
Hw about accuracy and bezel aligment bro?
@LocalWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
Accuracy is pretty good & I faced no issues with bezel alignment
@christianreyes31403 жыл бұрын
what's your wrist size? also, what do you think of the height?
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
200mm / 7.8 inches & the height of the watch doesn't bother me at all. I see it as a good size
@Kiba_Fox3 жыл бұрын
Did you clear the watch from customs yourself or DHL just delivered it to your home?
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
DHL delivered it directly to my home
@TheRedwanabyaz3 жыл бұрын
1. Brother did you have to pay extra money (import, excise duty etc) for custom clearance for importing the time piece to Kuwait? 2. Which site you did you purchase from?
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRedwanabyaz yes I did have to pay extra for custom clearance + import duties and the website I ordered from is japan-select
@Kiba_Fox3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRedwanabyaz Tried from Amazon and Ebay using Aramex (Shop and ship) only 1KD tax and the usual shipping weight price. DHL now will require you to clear any watch by yourself (Extremely frustrating experience) even if it is a 50KD Casio. But Fedex and Aramex (Shop and Ship) they deliver it directly. Fedex has very high custom clearance fees though I only (and always) use Fedex for luxury watch brands
@jaytpaul3 жыл бұрын
Love this watch D: hate DHL though
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Haha they are a hit & miss sometimes
@user-vu1ht2fr5x8 ай бұрын
Is there an outer coating?
@giovannirebagliati98773 ай бұрын
Yes.
@viewty405553 жыл бұрын
cool
@LocalWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rzlmok Жыл бұрын
Great video, l am planning to buy the same watch. Could you help me and provide me with the web/app of the supplier (Japan made). It will be a big favor from your side.
@LocalWatchGuy Жыл бұрын
Got it from Japan Select (just search it on google)
@rzlmok Жыл бұрын
@@LocalWatchGuy Appreciated.
@jacktits28362 жыл бұрын
I have sekio pieces love them as much as much more expensive pieces i have bullet proof watches let me tell u