My Most Expensive Seiko: Prospex SBDC101 / SPB143J1 (Unboxing & Review)

[@lowcountry79]

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. 😂

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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.

[@jaycamacho8179]

Lol yes very smart man 👍🏽

[@jkyle0816]

The watch world would explode if they released one in similar dimensions with a Spring Drive

[@LocalWatchGuy]

That would be the ultimate perfect watch

[@matthewkievits6410]

I finish my degree at the end of November, I’m going to buy this as my award for getting it done too!!

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thats awesome to hear! Best of luck with your degree and congrats in advance

[@archstanton7157]

Your bezel audio clarity is one of the best recordings I’ve heard in a while.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Haha glad you enjoyed that!

[@earlbee3196]

Congratulations on achieving your engineering degree, You absolutely deserve this time peace , I just ordered one after watching your video , Thanks for sharing . 🕗 ✌🏻

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thank you so much! Glad you got convinced to buy one😬hope you're enjoying the watch and thanks for watching🙏

[@chuckmanacsa]

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 😂

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thats awesome! Civil engineering is such a cool major and yeah you should reward yourself with an SPB143

[@simonwright6882]

For me this is seikos best looking current model. Congrats.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

I agree with you. Thanks a lot for watching:)

[@OnetoWatch]

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! 😁👏

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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]

Congratulations on your graduation 👍 That is very smart looking watch, and the sail strap does look great 👍⌚

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thank you very much

[@robalexander7348]

@@LocalWatchGuy Ok there is a good chance i will buy one soon,and i will get the black sail strap 🙏

[@chronoskeeper4077]

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 🔥🔥🔥

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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

[@fw1421]

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.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

I need to get my hands on the SPB237, its such a beauty!

[@fw1421]

@@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.

[@mikes41720]

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.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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

[@mikes41720]

@@LocalWatchGuy I'll have to check out the Artem strap sometime too! Thanks.

[@resjon7981]

Also the 2nd gen models have no bevel around the date window.

[@tayra333]

Solid review mate. I have this watch. Now I want that strap too

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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

[@resjon7981]

At last Seiko has made a Submariner! This piece will be a classic.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Hahaha!

[@manuelnegrete2168]

Just a reminder, the skx007 is a legend. Not junk in my eyes..

[@LocalWatchGuy]

True

[@frankdux5693]

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.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thanks for watching, don't forget to subscribe.

[@gilbertjuarezjr8183]

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.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

So much history goes with Seiko and thats why its one of my favorite brands

[@azhanz]

That artem strap is perfect match with the watch

[@LocalWatchGuy]

I agree💯

[@azhanz]

Yours is standard size, xl or xs?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@azhanz XL

[@kubipro5880]

I am saving up for this watch i can not wait.👍

[@LocalWatchGuy]

You will definitely enjoy it once you get it! Of all my watches, its the one Im wearing the most nowadays

[@kubipro5880]

@@LocalWatchGuy yeah I have now the old gen Seiko MM200 is really nice but the spb143 have the perfect size.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@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

[@Willsimp4tacos]

The straps are long so you can get them around the cuffs of the dive suit.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Interesting, thanks for that!

[@davidcoleman2796]

I keep mine on the bracelet but maybe i will get that strap . It looks great .

[@LocalWatchGuy]

You should! Thanks.

[@ErikS-]

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.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Yess thats what I meant but my words got jumbled up. Thanks for that! Its one of my favorite watches to wear everyday

[@picanha694]

i hate that they added lume besides the date window on the newer version

[@LocalWatchGuy]

True

[@yup4391]

I was always under the impression that the J1 was the Japanese domestic market version.

[@StephoneDent]

Hey buddy, what website did you pick up that watch from?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Its in the description box

[@1watch2watch3watchmore5]

Congrats on the graduation and the Seiko. Looks great!

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it

[@gobiravi6727]

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?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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.

[@gobiravi6727]

@@LocalWatchGuy aww man got it. Thanks!!

[@zikkizidan]

bro , that hair on your arms

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Yeah I know😂

[@15harry1561]

I've been thinking of the 147 with the exact same strap.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

The 147 is a beautiful watch that I have been thinking of getting too👀

[@15harry1561]

@@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 👍

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@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

[@15harry1561]

@@LocalWatchGuy 👍 thanks

[@gohyitsern8892]

Why the 3hour dun have lume?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

I think thats standard for this model

[@ErikS-]

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!

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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]

There are simply no bad angles on this watch . . .

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Facts

[@Gausdave213]

Great review of a great watch! If you don’t mind me asking, from what site/company did you get this watch from?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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 )

[@Gausdave213]

@@LocalWatchGuy Thank you for both the quick reply and the lead. I’ll check it out, appreciate it!

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@Gausdave213 no problem! Glad I could be of help

[@MrBlueInk456]

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?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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

[@MrBlueInk456]

@@LocalWatchGuy Thank you. Btw, the spb143 is a strap monster. I'm gonna get this watch too. Wish me luck

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@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💯

[@MrBlueInk456]

@@LocalWatchGuy Will do. Cheers mate :)

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@MrBlueInk456 Don't mention it👍🏻

[@tomohilo]

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?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

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.

[@tomohilo]

@@LocalWatchGuy thanks!!! Helps a lot!!

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@tomohilo no problem, thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe

[@khalifa2080]

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

[@LocalWatchGuy]

My advice is to get it checked and repaired as soon as possible

[@zikkizidan]

nice review.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed💯

[@topquinn]

Did you purchase through Gnomon?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Nope

[@topquinn]

@@LocalWatchGuy any suggestions for reliable online retailers selling for less than 1k new?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@topquinn Japan Select

[@mrezahuriyadi]

Hw about accuracy and bezel aligment bro?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Accuracy is pretty good & I faced no issues with bezel alignment

[@christianreyes3140]

what's your wrist size? also, what do you think of the height?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

200mm / 7.8 inches & the height of the watch doesn't bother me at all. I see it as a good size

[@Kiba_Fox]

Did you clear the watch from customs yourself or DHL just delivered it to your home?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

DHL delivered it directly to my home

[@TheRedwanabyaz]

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?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@TheRedwanabyaz yes I did have to pay extra for custom clearance + import duties and the website I ordered from is japan-select

[@Kiba_Fox]

@@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

[@jaytpaul]

Love this watch D: hate DHL though

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Haha they are a hit & miss sometimes

[@user-vu1ht2fr5x]

Is there an outer coating?

[@giovannirebagliati9877]

Yes.

[@viewty40555]

cool

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thanks!

[@rzlmok]

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]

Got it from Japan Select (just search it on google)

[@rzlmok]

@@LocalWatchGuy Appreciated.

[@jacktits2836]

I have sekio pieces love them as much as much more expensive pieces i have bullet proof watches let me tell u

[@LocalWatchGuy]

👍

[@asema3184]

استمر 👍🏻

[@LocalWatchGuy]

حاضر🙏

[@riakuwait324]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed