Seiko Prospex SPB453 vs Tudor Pelagos 39 - Comparison

[@HandleTimeChannel]

The fact that we are even comparing the SPB453 to a watch that costs much more, makes the 453 the clear winner IMO.

[@thebestoffools]

I guess you are paying a lot more for the more accurate movement and the logo on the dial when going with the Tudor... and the titanium, of course.

[@Sheepdog416]

I mean, you could also compare an Orient dive watch to the Tudor - that doesnt make the Orient the winner lol.

[@HandleTimeChannel]

@@Sheepdog416 Depends on the Orient 😉.

[@bngr_bngr]

The Seiko is not a chronometer.

[@arthur-l7d1g]

The little bit of red from the pelagos is nice

[@jeid3822]

SEIKO IS JUST HANDSOME❤😊😅

[@LexFez]

As an SPB455 owner I would say my biggest gripe is how poor the AR coating is on the watch, and how cloudy/occluded it can look from certain angles. Lots of shots in this vid highlight the problem. Also, they've recessed the crown into the case slightly vs my previous gen SPB253. Whilst this is ostensibly an improvement, it does make it slightly harder to screw/unscrew the crown (it's not a daily wearer). Accuracy is very erratic depending on mainspring torque, which is annoying and a bugbear they still haven't fixed on the 6R mvmts all these years later. The date window is so small as to be largely pointless now. Why even bother? The bracelet is better and I've managed to get a very comfy fit on mine, but the divers ext is still god awful and needs to go. You also have to push very hard to get the clasp to engage the pinion. On the upside, it's a very comfy daily wearer, everything is well aligned, bezel and dial are nicely finished, diashield gives it a smokier / titanium look, and we now get a 3y warranty in the UK. It's a decent toolish diver for £1.4k considering all the retail and marketing overhead they have. I wouldn't consider a Tudor at 3x the price something I'd want to wear doing DIY or high diving, good though it no doubt is.

[@zainalazzan]

Finally someone did a review 😄 The P39 is a long term goal for me. The SPB453 is much more attainable at this point in my life. I’ve always thought if I got the Seiko now and the P39 later, would either watch would be redundant in the collection?

[@ms.bunniesarecute2287]

Probably, but with watches...They're like Pokémon. I want them all. But thats unrealistic for me😢

[@doml9896]

Both look nice but no on-the-fly adjustment for a £1200 watch is a joke and a deal breaker for me since I use the T-fit quite often during the day. Even microbrands that cost £200 nowadays have sliding adjustments in the clasps.

[@msk3905]

I just bought a watch with one and do find useful but over last 30 years lived without it with watches fitting fine.

[@bngr_bngr]

@@msk3905same here. Virtually never change the fitting of my bracelet.

[@DTdotcom]

Both very good watches but I’ll take the true ISO certified Diver everyday

[@tngchinghwa]

i own the spb453, after wearing it for a week, im listing it for sale, it's just uncomfortable to wear... the new bb monochrome will be a more interesting comparison to 453

[@ivanmejia6843]

Why uncomfortable. Too heavy?

[@keikawahara6875]

"6R55" cannot keep time accurately.

[@kresimirpleic]

The 6R movement in the Seiko is an immediate deal breaker. So is the clasp.

[@keithvry]

Seiko ftw

[@johnrb9397]

Lovely watches

[@JohnnyBeans-w9k]

If they don’t have on the fly tfit adjustment I wouldn’t buy them. I need it due to working outside. I have the Pelagos date that has it all.

[@FelNiode]

Tudor is overall a better watch, but the difference is not much considering tudor is 4x more expensive.

[@greenerick]

I had a Tudor North Flag and a Seiko watch. After five years, the movement on the Tudor watch stem became stiff. However, my Seiko watch has had no problems after five years.

[@PhilHaddon]

The Tudor is a chronometer 🤷‍♂️

[@ivanmejia6843]

Seiko has better looks and legibility.

[@Frank-qs3pe]

Good god get those watches off the ground !!! 🤣

[@georgecupac1202]

Seiko.

[@MaartenAnna]

Great video. Really insightful. For you, the Pelagos sits nicer on wrist and looks better. I prefer the Seiko, a little more character, for my 7.5” wrist. I wear a Seiko mod similar to this on a tropical strap: kzbin.infoFxE3_1ptTNo?si=xufakOJZW9K05Foi

[@Udansha]

LMAO, the two shouldn't even be in the same room together. You kidding me, Seiko compared to Tudor?

[@tomislavm2873]

Yep, Seiko is a true giant, compared to that hommage brand.

[@Udansha]

@@tomislavm2873 Maybe Grand Seiko. But a Swiss to a Japanese. Not in this lifetime lol

[@Spartacus-hc9xt]

I wear my seiko Alpinist as much if not more than my explorer. Seikos are awesome

[@Udansha]

I wear a Seiko diver. I have many. I use them as beater watches.

[@pk1342]

Seiko do watches at all price points. The SLA079 can go blow to blow with the Tudor and is still $2000 cheaper

[@jeffreyalbarandorivera8595]

LOL They have different lugs shape..

[@Leo-Crespi]

Not an interesting comparison at all, come on.

[@Vincent79Vega]

You dont have to watch. The titel say what he compare, so why click on it? When you are more into comparisons between stones and wood than click on such videos and be happy...

[@yashara1e]

Spb looks nicer, too bad the caliber is pure shite

[@ivanmejia6843]

Accuracy is not the best, but they are very durable and reliable.

[@chosearmandoarmando3864]

​@@ivanmejia6843 After my experience with Sellita SW-200, I can't say anything bad against Seiko or Miyota movements.

[@HARIHARAN-ow6bw]

​@@chosearmandoarmando3864what issue did you face with sw-200

[@chosearmandoarmando3864]

@@HARIHARAN-ow6bw helicopter rotor issue during manual winding and very rough/stiff movement operation.

[@carlosraygoza9153]

Well it is $3k cheaper than the Tudor...🤷‍♂

[@MusicianGreg]

compare them againt san martin SN0121GA :)