One Watch Collection | Seiko SPB143

[@AlgernonWorthing]

When I first watched this video - "Nah, I love my Apple Watch! Why would anyone buy mechanical watches anyway?" Spend some time out of curiosity reading about watches. "Hmm, these things are kind of interesting. They last at least" When I second watched the video - "Perhaps I'll check how much I want to spend on a mechanical watch to see what is it all about. There is no chance I'll spend $1,200 on a watch though" Reading more about the watches, watching various YT videos, comparing various Seiko and Longines watches. There are so many watches from $100 to hundreds of millions. I guess I would be interested in something sub $1,000. When I watched this video third time - "Shit, SPB143 is one of the best watches for this price. For this price it's almost a steal" And now I'm wearing SPB143 for a week (they are gorgeous btw), my Apple Watch is on the shelf and I strangely don't miss it. How did it happened? I never thought I would be into watches even remotely, and yet, here I am. Eric, big props to you. Love your videos, keep up good work 👍

[@yankerzhner5505]

Check out Steinhart's 39mm line of watches. You will be pretty impressed what they offer for a little over $500 and perhaps ad another gem to your new collection.

[@ditmerk]

Have a Rolex Seadweller. And even then i grab the SPB more often! Awesome watch

[@Claus77_]

haha the same thing happened to me, wearing my SPB143 as I watch this video. Strangely I know this has been one of the best purchases of my life.

[@robertkujawa9677]

How is it going 3 years later?

[@heinerjurgens5362]

Stay as far away from Steinhart as you can. :,D

[@filipl5490]

Me and my best friend got one each about 2.5 years ago when we were 18. I absolutely love it. I almost used all my money from my job that summer to get it. When we got to the store they only had one in stock so we flipped a coin on who got to get it first. Have bought a few others after it but I always come back to my spb143.

[@mannycalavera2335]

Absolute banger from Seiko. Everyone I know who is into watches has either bought one or is considering to buy one.

[@jean-francoisdupuis6904]

Best new Seiko in years.

[@raghavendravishwas5929]

Yes..it's gorgeous..

[@reubinthomas]

Got one for my birthday. Loving it! ❤️

[@ChrisNewman-fu8ez]

Got the blue birch version of this watch

[@Duubly]

Just ordered one last night, can't stop watching all the reviews and videos about this watch.

[@simonwood5587]

Retired my 20 year old sea master and replaced with this. Very happy. My daily go to wearer. Runs at minus two seconds a day. Friday night I take it off and give it a wind. Monday morning it’s still keeping time same as if I’d be wearing it. Keeper .

[@daradi1306]

I'm pretty sure this is the earliest i've ever been, btw you're really getting me into watches with these videos so thanks for the new hobby i guess

[@FourThreeSeven]

hahaha Its going to get expensive

[@1983alex]

I've had this watch for a couple of months now and you pretty much sum up my feelings about it. Only other thing I'd mention is the alignment issues. I sent back two with badly misaligned lume pips before finally getting a properly aligned on my third attempt, crazy at this price point. That aside I love the watch

[@Hueguh]

I bought this one-second hand, so the previous owner went through the hassle of finding a properly aligned example lol.

[@simonthewatchguy6073]

That really is shocking at this price point but hey, Seiko are famous for it lol

[@mikes41720]

I was always on the fence about this watch and was able to (kind of) forget about it. Here comes Hueguh with this aesthetically pleasing video, and here I am. I've just pulled the trigger on a LNIB SPB143 for 860 USD. A steal of a price!

[@roshangeorge1458]

How did you buy one for 860USD?

[@mikes41720]

@@roshangeorge1458 Sorry, I should have clarified my comment. It wasn’t brand new, but rather LNIB

[@amorroma1244]

This is a watch in my small collection I will NEVER replace! What a perfect design!

[@alijahthomas5687]

Hey Hueguh, can you please do an updated watch collection showing all of your timepieces my friend. I would love and appreciate it

[@muscularibuprofen69]

one of the best videos I've seen on this watch (and I have watched a fair few) - the reason being that you show the watches from a further aspect so you can see how it sits on the wrist in proportion to the rest of your arm/body which others do not do and you tend to lose all sense of proportion and scale of the watch. That aside, lovely shots. Looking foward to see more!

[@gzam2844]

This video and the one you made on the SKX007, are the reason why I began my watch collecting journey and for that I thank you! Keep up the great content✊

[@lusoroofing5221]

normally dont like watching youtube vids that sell us on stuff, however, for you I make an exception, keep up the great work!

[@AngelSapundzhiev]

The perfect Bond watch. Understated elegance.

[@kevinstandart4310]

I knew this was going to end up here! Cheers, and thank you!

[@Ontheroadtourism]

I have the same watch and it is much better than I thought it was when I bought it. It is elegant and aesthetically pleasing.

[@paultowns9880]

A beautiful Seiko and a fantastic video. Loved the humour at the end! Thank you.

[@Hueguh]

Thank you very much!

[@NWA_1919]

This watch is amazing. I've had the blue-grey dial version (spb149) for about 6 months. It's very close to a perfect watch in my eyes.

[@Sam.hylton]

Thanks much for that! Loved the shots of you just hangin out with it! That’s what we’re here for. Want to put ourselves in your shoes until we have our own 👍🏼 Well done.

[@Hueguh]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great video! Since I got this watch I can’t take it off the wrist. This watch is clearly super popular in the watch community and my review video is becoming the most viewed on my channel. Enjoy it in good health my friend!

[@hondaxdood]

Been watching watch content for half a year now and just stumbled on your channel. The spb143 has always caught my eye and this video was a great portrayal of it. Great work! 👌🏼

[@alexmaslanka8539]

Amazing video man! It made me make my mind up. Picking up my new SPB143 in a few days. Great cinematography!

[@Hueguh]

Tag me on IG once it hits your wrist :)

[@David_10157]

Beautiful watch. I like the understated look only other watch enthusiasts would appreciate. At 1k, this watch is practically a steal.

[@Hueguh]

The quality is there, but still felt kind of weird spending that much on a seiko.

[@resjon7981]

Indeed.

[@brett2396]

Great watch and review! What wrist size are you?

[@ThomasKjeldahlNilsson]

Have had this watch for a year now. Could do with only this watch and sell the rest, it's that good.

[@henrycollins2478]

Seiko is incredible.

[@aussie_golfer]

Great review as always mate! I recently purchased the Seiko SPB143 and Absoulelty love it!!!! Such a fantastic watch and it's also a strap monster!!!

[@Hueguh]

Couldn't agree more!

[@nasaspacemanwho6711]

Been hooked on your videos for the last few days. Really enjoyed this.

[@aarongoukhman6210]

Heuguh, just letting you know that this is first time that I saw a watch video and ordered a watch right there on the spot. You are right it is a great one watch collection piece

[@cartercopeland6549]

Just bought the SRP777 to add to the collection, very similar to this one.. but slightly different shape to it.. also a great option for the one watch collection

[@humbleOne16]

The only similarity between this two is that they are both diver watches. SPB143 is much higher league to even compare it with SRP777.

[@Just__nandoo]

Just got mine today ordered after watching your video last week lol now I’m back again

[@nauvalm]

Been attracted to this watch for about 3 months, but im just staying with my 007 for my one watch collection😁

[@resjon7981]

Smart!

[@garyk8285]

The way Seiko SKX prices are moving, they will be the same price in due time... On the used markets. This brand is going up the wage scale. Love this piece.

[@frankskabopolis750]

Lovely video. I've been really thinking about this piece. I have a Sea-Dweller 16600 but its value is just too much for it to make sense as an everyday watch, and I really don't think the actual quality is sufficiently greater than the Seiko to justify it. I think the Hueguh endorsement has pushed me over the edge!

[@Hueguh]

Vintage Rolex use to be fun because the prices weren’t out of control. I wear my Submariner everyday and love it, but the price has basically doubled from when I bought it...has me thinking about selling.

[@relosapulso]

​@@Hueguh Did u sold the sub?

[@nikolasotra4901]

My best one watch collection Would be the Tudor BB58.

[@mihalismaroulakis1589]

I have a skx013 and i am very pleased with it !! I think for under 500€ is the best everyday watch because it combines the versatility of a small watch with the practicality of a diver!!

[@tmpecho]

Great video! What do you think of Grand Seiko?

[@Hueguh]

The snowflake is on the list to go see...maybe after covid. The snowflake dial and spring drive movement look awesome from the pictures I’ve seen.

[@tmpecho]

@@Hueguh I too love the snowflake. One of the best looking watches out there imo! I've tried it on and i can say that it's fabulous!

[@michaelsigman8942]

Fresh insightful voice in watch reviews. And I’m absolutely loving my 62MAS. Worth the $.

[@91JDMZ32]

Awesome filming and solid review. Thanks.

[@d.kashani]

The best successor to the skx. I love mine so much. I even “upgraded” to the sje093 but it doesn’t replace my spb.

[@daveLin104]

Do you have preference?

[@d.kashani]

@@daveLin104tbh the spb wears better on my 7 in wrist and I like the modern thicker bezel.

[@Gie93uck294bx]

Do you know the german Watch-Brand "Sinn"? I own the 103 St Sa and the 203 St and I really enjoy them.

[@orca78]

I own the 104 St Sa I and it has become a real classic, like the brand Sinn itself.

[@facelessman5362]

Yea I have the white dial 103 and it's amazing, I wear it as my daily in the summer with a green and white MN strap.

[@bbb1985]

I have the same watch too, and love it. The drill lugs make it convenient but just be wary that the stock bracelet uses fat spring bars. So, it took me a while to realize getting spring bars with 1.2mm tip ends fit into the drill lugs better; otherwise, any strap will easily wobble. Enjoy the watch!

[@Hueguh]

Been dealing with Seiko spring bars since the SKX days, I usually just use the stock spring bars with natos and leather.

[@bbb1985]

@@Hueguh Gotcha, I had a sea urchin before. When it came to using rubber straps that don't fit those fat bars, I had to find the custom diameter 2.0mm spring bars but with the same fat tip ends. Either way, this classic vintage inspired dial goes well with so many strap options.

[@brocklivingston2272]

The rubik's cube compliments the watch in stunning fashion. I need one of each !

[@danielmercado9035]

You are a lucky man sir. I plan to add the SPB143 to the collection this year.

[@samfaldraga4391]

Have been wanting this one or a Baltic! Awesome video hueguh

[@bryanryan4504]

I have the spb297 save the ocean model of this. It is an amazing watch. Made me change my mind on seiko for the better.

[@BDawgCrypto]

Best seiko to date. Bang for buck, looks, and future value (im assuming)

[@suliallen]

I wish this video was longer lol! Great work!

[@kewlger]

Is that Eaton center? If so where did you buy this? Online or somewhere in Toronto?

[@druyay69]

Was also wondering where you purchased

[@Fozec]

wooow, t h e best review of this watch on youtube.. hands down. Good facts, nice views and good comments! Thanks ALOT!

[@Hueguh]

I appreciate that! What timepiece is on your wrist these days?

[@Fozec]

@@Hueguh I was going for this piece but at the moment im using the Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT Black/Red Version. Love the quality and the movement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJWml52dhteNo7c&ab_channel=GNOMONWATCHES

[@andreasstenkjr201]

Hey Hueguh! The chairs at 4:09, where are they from?

[@smartcar8]

great video quality in this review - nice work!

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

Got this watch and i really like the look and feel of the bracelet

[@itsallrobbish]

Now that is a seriously slick watch review of a great watch. I couldn’t afford this, so I got a nearly new SPB053 , (2017’s 62MAS reinterpretation) a touch big for many folk, but as I have big wrists and I love the blue face, looks great on a quality Oyster bracelet. Unfortunately, I still need to scratch the SPB143 itch....it really is the Seiko’s answer to the Submariner......I’ll get one, one day.

[@keshav7428]

Have you ever considered a Glashütte Nomos? It’s right up your straße very minimal and I’m sure you’ll love the Bauhaus design. Similar price to the Seiko

[@thatguy215]

Great video! You think this can be worn as a dress watch at all or would it be better off to get a dedicated dress watch?

[@glenf6385]

🤣🤔🙄 No

[@danresvel]

Beautiful watch. I recently got a Fossil FB-01 for Christmas and love it.

[@Hueguh]

Very nice!

[@ncc416]

Debating between this and a Doxa Sub 200 as my upgraded diver. Also, love that shot of the Eaton Centre! When did you go to Toronto?

[@Hueguh]

Doxa is awesome, had it on the radar for a minute. 42mm is at the limit for my wrist, so I swayed towards the 40.5mm Seiko.

[@M82RKY]

Love this Seiko especially since it isn't a clear clone of the submariner but a 4 digit price I feel there are many better alternatives for the same or around the same price.

[@jasonhall10]

What other watches do you like at this price point? I’d love something a little thinner that still has a timing bezel.

[@lifeinfoxx123]

I think pin and collar system is safer than screws links system,from my experience

[@Vow247]

It’s a great release from Seiko.

[@qchang09]

One of my favorite watch models of the last few years, across any brand. Off topic-- where did you get that valet?

[@Hueguh]

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[@daveLin104]

@hueguh fantastic review do you still own and enjoy the 143 ?

[@kikomachine8276]

It's an awesome watch... I'm blessed to have one myself.

[@OscarFernandez11]

Excellent piece, have been debating on either getting this Seiko SPB143 now or wait and get my grail the Omega "Great White" Seamaster Pro.

[@rhyslewis9593]

Beautiful watch, man! Reminds me a lot of the Tudor Black Bay.

[@superluminal54]

Concise and thoughtful critique! Thanks and well done!

[@Surrey_01]

Wondering if this would be too big for my small wrist. Currently wearing 38mm Seiko Sarb033 and it looks perfect, but I really like this one.

[@ajiebkp]

I have a 16.3cm wrist and this sits fine due to its short lug-to-lug of 47.6mm. For a dive watch 40.5mm wears smaller because of the dive-time bezel

[@Surrey_01]

@@ajiebkp appreciate the response! Definitely locked on this watch

[@emilehsm]

I’m still deciding between this spb143 and the spb159 grrrrrr

[@uesugikaru]

The date wheel looks balanced ONLY on the sbdc107 and sbdc101.

[@jordaneshelman]

Your leather cardholder looks dope. What is it?

[@ErikS-]

I am so jealous, I really am thinking of buying. This seiko is so much not seiko: i.e. other clasp, heavier bracelet, sapphire, ... And I just love the looks!!

[@pogamassing9586]

Great review. My daily has been either a Speedmaster Pro or a Rolex Explorer. Just ordered a SBDC101 (JDM version) and am looking forward to getting my hands on it.

[@abstraktprojekts7555]

I’ve been looking to replace a watch for a couple of years. I haven’t worn an analogue watch in the last 10yrs. Would you classify this as a first watch purchase?

[@Hueguh]

At 1k+ it's a little steep for a first watch purchase, might be worth your time to try something at a lower tier to see if you'd really like wearing a mechanical watch. I'd look to pick up a timex or a cheaper seiko to wear first and see if there's any enthusiasm towards the hobby first.

[@abstraktprojekts7555]

@@Hueguh Many thanks. Well appreciated.

[@Alex-sw1fr]

do you know the name of the table and chairs you have?? Also, love the change up into watch focused content. Definitely wanting a better watch!

[@runrin_]

love this watch, especially the case shape around the lugs. i just wish they framed the date window to blend in even more. while they are at it, why not make it the same dimensions as the 6/9 indices. its not that hard...

[@MichaelNNguyen]

Love the Seiko watch. 4:09 😂

[@aznlemonboy]

Thoughts on this watch vs the Christopher Ward trident pro 600?

[@mb-watches]

That suits you very well and its a gorgeous piece. have to lay my hands on this one as well one day. As usual very entertaining video, enjoyed that one a lot. Stay safe and best wishes from Germany. 👍🏻

[@kevinandreumipig105]

Any thoughts on the lorier Neptune? Can we expect a review video soon?

[@hrvojefilipovic6464]

This watch is really, really great. I'm just worried about movement accuracy because my Sumo with predecessor 6R15 has a lot of problems with accuracy. I hope Seiko made some improvements with 6R35. Great video.

[@humbleOne16]

You can regulate this movement as well as 6r15 to run withing cosc standard no problem. Any watchmaker with timegrapher can do it.

[@Baoaa123]

A lot of the 6R35s come out of the box within cosc standard :) It's pretty rare to get a bad even. heck, even my 4R35 runs about +-2s per day. Insane.

[@stuartburns8192]

Very good review - but even your watch has a bezel that won’t align exactly at 12. I don’t know why consumers accept this and keep buying and keeping them. Almost a ubiquitous problem with Seiko.

[@rthankia]

What about a Grand Seiko?

[@rthankia]

Not a diver but amazing line up

[@GyudonDream]

Do you still have the watch or did you flip it?

[@yaguang]

Dang that's eaton center right?

[@darshansardesai6537]

On comparing the skx007/9 with this. How does it wear and weigh case wise..? The skx is 45mm lug to lug n and thickness @ 44mm if I'm not wrong Vs 40.5mm case n 47 mm lug width for the spb143/7/9 line up

[@MrWhite-yg6yk]

It's my 1 watch collection Well... Does a DW5600 count?

[@tokiomitohsaka7770]

Even though I don’t like the aesthetics of this watch at all, I like this video. Something about the way you make your videos make them pleasing for the eye. Great job with the editing as well!

[@Ferien7]

Still have this one?

[@rodneyharris552]

Solid pickup man!

[@reyrijasan2454]

which one is better Tissot T-Sport Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 Blue Dial Black Rubber or Seiko Prospex SPB125J1 Automatic Black Series? and what is the price of the item

[@welwellwell71]

Great video thanks. I've got the spb147, love it.

[@touchingevil2302]

A black dial, 39mm and a black ceramic bezel and it would be my dreamwatch.

[@timemeasured9137]

Nice review man! How do you think this compares with the spb213?

[@Max_VDV]

Great review mate! I own the original 62mas (6217-8001) and I really love it. It's a little thinner and smaller than this which is great for my chicken wrists. But wow, I'd really love to own this one!

[@Hueguh]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Max_VDV]

@@Hueguh You're welcome, Thank you for all the work you put in the video's!

[@theejpp]

I'm buying an Oris at that price. Cool looking dial, but paying that much for a Seiko without the word "Grand" in front of it just doesn't sit with me. I'm sure it is lovely in the metal and I'm just snobby, but there's something in my brain that can't shake putting that kind of dough down on it. The Divers Sixty-Five and Aquis are both within a few hundred dollars of that price after negotiations at an AD or through the grey market, if you're so inclined, and they're some seriously robust watches for the money. Aquis is nice and chunky if you prefer that, and the Divers Sixty-Five is slim, sleek, and vintage-inspired.

[@tomislavm2873]

I love 65, but it's fragile as F. Aquis is robust, no doubt. Had all of them, SPB143 wins for me.

[@alchemistTi]

I wish the whole bezel was illuminated like the Pelagos. Other than that I think it’s perfect

[@JapanJacques]

Very pretty! I just got my first dive watch with the Orient Kamasu and I’m loving it. Hope someday to get a watch like this too

[@davidcoleman2796]

I just got mine and love it . 😊

[@iiLoveMusix]

Hey where did you get that accessory tray?

[@Hueguh]

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