Seiko Vs Tudor - Comparison: SPB297 Vs Black Bay 58

[@MaleGolfer]

I much prefer the look of the Seiko. Not wild about the snowflake handset and the faux rivets. Factor in price, and the Seiko wins in my book.

[@monsteryfury]

The blue tone on Tudor is just so hard to beat

[@TheBimmer74]

No one beats Seiko on dials! I prefer the dimensions, the minute markers on the Seiko bezel, the drilled lugs and the way the lugs turn down. The Seiko is more of a tool watch while the Tudor looks dressier. I would rank the Tudor movement as better than the Seiko 6R35. Both are great watches!

[@LosEblos]

Why do you rank the Tudor movement better? Even the cheaper Seiko Movements of the 4R line realize the same accuracy of the 6R movements I am owning and wearing. +/-3 Seconds per day are the reality. I am very new to watches, but this is the major point, I don't get so far. Just because Seiko specifies a larger accuracy tolerance range in the spec sheet - for me - that doesn't make it a worse movement. I would be very very interested in the technical aspects, which in my opinion should be the arguments to compare the quality of movements.

[@LosEblos]

Please don't missunderstand... I only have my difficulties in the established behaviour of doing the conclusion, that a higher price MUST result in better quality in the movement. Perhaps, it's like that... but it is not explained on technical facts most of the time. So what do I have to expect from the movement in the Tudor, that the Seiko 6R will not deliver?

[@TheBimmer74]

​@@LosEblosit is based upon my own experience with reliability. The 4R movements are super reliable but not so with the 6R. That is why I will never buy a 6R on the grey market...only from an AD. The Seiko movements can be regulated to achieve great accuracy but Seiko watches under $2000 are not so well regulated. Tudor movements are regulated much better at the factory but of course this is reflected in the price.

[@LosEblos]

@@TheBimmer74 Well, then I was lucky to have 4R and 6R with good factory side regulation. But, as it can be adjusted afterwards... why is it a quality concern? How often can a watch professional put hands on it, for 2500 bucks price diff :-D Okay, that was not fair. But the question still remains. Where is the diff in quality? Nobody tells about. Does somebody know?

[@pearlflubber]

Great comparison! 👍

[@welcomewrist]

Thank you!

[@paranormalskeptic3893]

I have the Seiko, and it’s one of my all time favorite watches.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

I’ve owned the SBDC101 (JDM variant of the popular SPB143). I currently own the Tudor BB54. Tudor’s black bay divers are superior in every metric, and considering the price difference, it better be. I love the dial and bezel on these Seiko divers, but the bracelets, movements, clasps, and end-link fitment to the case are subpar. Are also dislike the hardened coating; makes the Seiko diver look dull. Crowns are also terrible. They lack clutches. Gritty and wobbly. And while it doesn’t bother me, it’s not signed.

[@CACOPHONIE]

Very well made review.

[@zacharyparis]

Considering the price difference, the Seiko is probably a better value.

[@Pinash1970]

Quick answer from an owner of a Seiko with the movement 6R 35: all prices above $300 for a very unreliable piece, like this one with that movement Simply dont worth it ! So Even if you’re talking about twice the price of the cycle, you cannot even compare as I said from an owner of a SPB143… THIS MOVEMENT IS 💩

[@NCSheriff7]

@@Pinash1970let it regulate it lol

[@mathewazzopard8100]

Sure it is, you'll pay for it $1.2k and for whatever reason 3 months later you want to sell it (the atrocious Seiko accuracy) you'll get $400. Top deal....

[@WH250398]

I genuinely prefer the look of the Seiko. I don't like the handset on the Tudor. That hour hand is way oversized imo

[@pushslice]

Honestly , that hour hand style while not intrinsically bad ….is simply not special enough to stay “fresh” , and to thus to me it’s become ….rote.

[@jeid3822]

Seiko hands down on hands❤😊😮

[@GTR890]

Both are the best in their price range.

[@Infinitiivinen]

Would like to see macros on the for dial and hands. And how the crown works etc. A bit more deeper comparison of watches. There arent much of that in youtube. So this video wasnt bad at all. Good comparison on that sense.

[@comeonman7423]

I have to say I reckon there’s room for both watch’s. I do love the dial and bezal of the seiko but the bracelet and movement really make the BB58 worthwhile. If I could choose one it would be the BB58.

[@brotaque]

Great comparison. Both watches are beautiful. I own the SPB297, but I wouldn't mind to own the BB58 as well. :)

[@JediRamen]

Accuracy of Tudor is on point, while the Seiko is terrible.

[@Mexicanfood182]

Must have got lucky but my spb143 performs as a cosc lol

[@smartcar8]

very interesting comparison. I own the BB58 black and the blue Seiko would be a great companion

[@emreisiklar]

Compare Tudor with new marinemaster, same price point, my vote is for the Tudor!

[@tvo6453]

I would definitely take the Seiko over the Tudor and pocket the money you save.

[@micaljimenez7381]

In this particular case i prefere the seiko,just because she is realy with vintage look and have the crown in the midle,and i am tired oof this tudor,looks like they dont have other design,little boring

[@WoodshavenPatriot]

Tudor is the best value in the entry luxury watch market. Its popularity has certainly made it more ubiquitous than exclusive but it still one of my favorite pieces in this blue hue. I own many seikos in addition to Tudor, Rolex and Omega…Tudor hits the mark for me. Design, fit and finish, movement, and price.

[@jeid3822]

Seiko is more handsome❤😊

[@fuangrat1]

The Seiko looks more handsome but the accuracy is urghh!

[@smartcar8]

They are different enough that you could own both

[@Karl-hx6sw]

I'd like to see these two compared to the Glycine Combat Sub 39mm in blue

[@tatanleanduck]

Seiko fanboys will hate, but their $1k-$3k offerings aren't great values. Misaligned bezels, wildly inaccurate movements, terrible bracelets. For me, it's either entry level Seiko or Grand Seiko. Their midrange only exists because of their cult-like following. This is coming from someone that owns multiple Seikos.

[@derekshearer9049]

Tudor over the cheaper feeling Seiko. And yes I own both. Selling the Seiko.

[@georgeparaskevopoulos6601]

A comparison between a Seiko SLA and a Tudor Black bay 58 would be more accurate and more fair to me. Of course here the Tudor would take the crown since it is a more expensive watch than the Seiko

[@pdiponga]

+25, -15 sec for 6r35.

[@user-iz9co4qf6z]

My SPB297 is +2 sec so I think their tolerance is very conservative

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

Mine is approx +3 sec a day

[@timchan334]

Hahaha I have these two watches and love them both

[@blairdalgleish8247]

Accuracy of the Tudor will be heaps better

[@maitrehg]

Both are superb but only one is a truly good watch. Tudor by a mile.

[@-mynameisnobody]

kudos to seiko that it can handle being compared to a watch 3 times more expensive.

[@donald2818]

No drilled lugs on the Tudor? I’m out.

[@jaelee2263]

I own both watches. The Seiko has a lovely dial, but unfortunately, it has a cheap movement and is too thick for everyday wear. Additionally, the crown, bracelet, and bezel action are miles away from the Tudor's quality. Naturally, there's a price difference between the two.

[@adrianomazzanti497]

Seiko it is😀

[@eaziehuang]

❤

[@gavinwhite9743]

Wear the Tudor for a daily reminder that life didn't turn out as hoped, and you wish you owned a submariner, but settled for in the in-house cheaper chunkier homage version. Or buy a Seiko that has its own heritage, for a third of the price. Seiko wins hands down.

[@אלכסס-ח5ג]

My friend, anybody who's in a position to buy a 4000$ mechanical watch has done well in life!

[@Anirossa]

The Seiko with "accurate hands", what purpose would that have, when the movement is astonishingly inaccurate, poor choice of words 😅

[@mathewazzopard8100]

Comparison visually ? I assume yes, in reality not even near. The tudor runs at +/- 2 sec worse case.

[@Ferien7]

Seikos can’t keep time. Speaking from experience. Tudor all the way

[@antonhallergren588]

Seiko spb>tudor

[@pinkbono]

1,4mm thicker on the Seiko, the 6R35 average precision + Seiko unfortunate random quality finishing these days, and brand recognition on top of it...Tudor wins on all topics 🤷‍♂️