Seiko SBDC101 / SPB143J1 vs Seiko SKX007 - Diver Watch Comparison (2021)

[@kakashi1982]

Owned a SKX007 for a couple of years now, fantastic watch. SPB143J1 will be likely my next Seiko.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

The SPB143 is just perfect, you won’t regret it if you get one

[@daidojiuji9276]

I have the SKX007 and SPB213 (SPB143 in a different colorway). Both keepers.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

They are both really good watches

[@Randomvoltage]

Great review. SKX was my first auto 6 years ago. Have a 143 coming in the mail!

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thats awesome to hear, you're going to love the SPB143! Wear it in good health.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Really useful this. I am considering a SPB143J1 and your side by side with the SKX which of course I own (with both 007 and 009 bezels which I swap out) gives me a great idea about size. Of course the best thing is about Seiko is that THE FINANCE DIRECTOR (SWMBO) just thinks its 'another Seiko' and doesn't keep track of how many Seikos and as I cleverly bought her a Seiko and the 2 kids Seiko 5s then she ...sssshhhh.... doesn't get that Seikos can be 80 quid or 8000 quid 😁😁😉

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Hahaha lets keep the price of this one on the low low 😂

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

@@LocalWatchGuy shhhhhh.... headphones are unplugged...

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

@@LocalWatchGuy so, question.. Spb143J1 or Blue Hole or Yema Superman Skin Diver? I'm in the market for a 1k diver.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@HarryFlashmanVC i would definitely go for the SPB143

[@inspector1973]

Both have excellent legibility and of course are proper dive watches.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

True

[@Milutinovic15]

SBDC101 should have a 6r35 inside (70 hour reserve), not the 6r15 (50 hour reserve), if I'm not mistaken. A beautiful watch and a very nice comparison, thank you :)

[@LocalWatchGuy]

That is correct. The SBDC101 does have a 6R35 movement. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

[@Niran333]

Personality wise, the skx007 offers more IMO. The 62mas look is as it is since the very first version, a very ‘normal’ looking watch. Some will like it.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

I prefer the SPB143 over the SKX because of the manual winding as well as build quality but I respect your opinion👍🏻

[@Niran333]

@@LocalWatchGuy Yeap and you get the best of both worlds with both in hand so that’s a win 👍

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@Niran333 I agree💯

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

@@LocalWatchGuy yep, the problem with the SKX is if you want to keep it you invariably end up spending money on a sapphire, a ceramic and a movement upgrade, which adds about 200 US to the cost if you get someone else to swap out the crystal. I only tinker with non divers, the only diver I tinker with are Vostocks due to their pressure activated Seals, you can get away without a pressure test.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

BTW , great book 'Watchmaking' by the Legend that was George Daniels... someday... someday.. I might hopefully be able to own a Roger Smith or just see one in the flesh would be nice!

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Very complex book with lots of figures and detailed complications but I love it!

[@yusufbest4475]

The skx is more charming to me.. it has the wabi sabi beauty and timeless classic feel..

[@jamirosat]

Gracias por la comparación vale la pena el spb143?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed

[@daviseverywhere]

You should review both watches in their OEM bracelets :)

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Yes I might do that soon but for the SKX .. it was not easy changing the bracelet so I just kept the aftermarket bracelet so quick-changes were not an option anymore. Thanks for the suggestion though!

[@doml8959]

Strange but off the wrist the 007 looks a lot bigger than the 143 but on the wrist the 143 looks bigger

[@LocalWatchGuy]

It does seem and look bigger

[@zeyanglee1757]

May I know where do you get your strap for the SPB143?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Artem Straps

[@zeyanglee1757]

@@LocalWatchGuy thanks! It looks awesome!

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@zeyanglee1757 you're welcome and it sure does! Thanks for watching💯

[@aussie_golfer]

Great review mate! I have the SPB143 and love it...Really considering to get a 007 and 009

[@LocalWatchGuy]

My first seiko's were the 007 and 009, they are great watches and can take a really good beating as daily watches but compare nothing to the SPB143

[@dwisusanti8578]

Keduanya bagus

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Terima Kasih🙏

[@dwisusanti8578]

Mf tanya, apakah secara ukuran antara spb143 dan spb 051 sama?

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@dwisusanti8578 spb143 = 41mm Spb051 = 42.6mm

[@dwisusanti8578]

Terimakasih🙏

[@resjon7981]

No offence to anyone but this is a no contest, the SPB143 is way better than the SKX in every way. Its like comparing an Audi to a Skoda. Both watches tell the time just like both cars will get you from A to B.

[@LocalWatchGuy]

I truly do think so! The SPB143 is a way better watch

[@deanwaller8283]

Absolutely incorrect....the SPB is simply a reissue of an icon The skx IS an icon,specs mean nothing,the skx is far and away the better piece

[@ChaPPie01]

@@deanwaller8283 ok🤦‍♂️

[@ivanmejia6843]

@@deanwaller8283 If you'd knew your vintage Seiko history, you'd know that the SKX is basically a reissue design wise of the 7548, 7002 diver several decades before (7548 being released in 1978). Both are "re-issues", and both are great watches.

[@deanwaller8283]

One of them is a re-issue of an iconic watch... The other one IS an iconic watch... The skx wins hands down,specs aren't everything

[@LocalWatchGuy]

I respect that💯 They are both good in their own ways

[@deanwaller8283]

@@LocalWatchGuy they are but in ten years from now the SKX is going to be worth much more than the SPB the prices are already skyrocketing

[@LocalWatchGuy]

@@deanwaller8283 interesting! So you think the SKX will be investment pieces🤔

[@deanwaller8283]

@@LocalWatchGuy well the price on even the k version has already doubled,on the j it's almost tripled for un-modded pieces,they're only going to keep going up

[@deanwaller8283]

@@LocalWatchGuy but it is worth mentioning that it's ONLY un- modified pieces that are now going up in value,modded watches are effectively worthless,which is why I left mine totally original