The 4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a SPORK - Seiko Spork SRP043

[@1malikalik]

Hey Blake, as a SEIKO Fan boy I have never heard or seen this rare icon until today. SEIKO has countless of hidden, unknown GEMS that hardly get much publicity. I love the dial above all else. Thanks again Blake. Love your content also and am sure your channel will blossom judging by your energy and passion and content. Cheers!

[@threehandhunter]

Thank you very much, Malik! Really appreciate the kind words and I am so happy to have introduced this to you!

[@1malikalik]

@@threehandhunter You welcome brother

[@bngr_bngr]

I bought my Spork back in 2011 thru Amazon.

[@timmmax]

Polished sides = someone polished it to hide scratches. Mine has vertical brushed finish on the sides. Japan vs. non Japan is an urban legend when it comes to build quality/components. It's a Seiko. If there would be one thing that I expected from this list of what I wish I knew before buying would have been the non-wind non-hack aspect of the watch , Mine will stay with me forever, I love this watch and my SKX's will go before this one ever does.

[@threehandhunter]

Yeah, I found out the sides should not be polished! And yeah, they are bad ass!!

[@benbiber4135]

You’ve definitely earned my subscription with this video - well done mate and I’m getting my spork now ,no matter 😊

[@threehandhunter]

Glad I could reignite that love!!! 👍

[@1968jpy]

This is one Seiko that I wish I had purchased back in the day when they were readily available for a great price .

[@threehandhunter]

I hear you. I’m really hoping one day they will reissue this one in a smaller size.

[@TheAndyCzech]

Nice! I love it. Thank you for sharing Blake.

[@threehandhunter]

You are very welcome, Andy! 👍

[@ianmarshall3633]

Best Seiko ever!! Perfect explorer/pilot type dial with sword hands blacked out in the centre. Bracelet is usual Seiko fare with pressed clasp and the worse divers extension I have seen. Sapphire crystal and Seiko's Lumibrite to top it off. I'm going to assume it has a 4R15 movement. Overall a great package.

[@threehandhunter]

LOL The clasp is just what you'd expect with an older Seiko (unfortunately) but you are right, it is overall a great package and nothing quite like it now (or ever) in the Seiko lineup!

[@ZEN43D]

absolutely stunning watch. I imagine they will reissue with a smaller case in the future!

[@threehandhunter]

Thank you, and god I hope so!!

[@dinner_workingsly]

Well I never thought I’d say this…but I want a seiko now. Great vid man!

[@threehandhunter]

Oh no, I converted you!! 😃👍

[@dinner_workingsly]

@@threehandhunter lol…thanks buddy! I could actually use a break on buying micros 👊🏼🍻

[@threehandhunter]

@@dinner_workingsly I hear ya!!

[@samsudinabdulrazak247]

This is my wedding watch!!! I bought it in 2012..the last one ever in the shop..so glad that I own one.it’s really beautiful..very robust.it’s a very rare watch now and very hard to get!

[@threehandhunter]

That's so cool! Do you wear it on anything other than the bracelet?

[@minlee7221]

man been looking for this one for forever! definitely a keeper

[@threehandhunter]

Well, I sure hope it will help you make that decision! How's the Stargate treating you my friend?

[@minlee7221]

@@threehandhunter still loving it! such a cool watch.

[@rneiman3]

Excellent video on a very unique & rare watch!! With all the Seiko ‘re-issues’ hitting the market, why haven’t they brought this Beaty back!?

[@threehandhunter]

I really don't know but if they did.....would be a hit for sure!

[@MERKAMGCLK]

I own one of these masterpieces. I had my watch surgeon do a Super Spork conversion to mine. Sapphire crystal, 4R36 action swap, Sinn second hand. It is now close to perfect. Mine is definitely in my not for sale list.

[@threehandhunter]

I just bought the original rubber strap. I LOVE IT fyi totally makes the watch

[@lulul]

the seiko 5 atlas / "land shark" gives me similar vibes as the spork and is (still) attainable..

[@threehandhunter]

I like the land shark!

[@Stevie_GMT]

Greatly done Video-please always include a lume shot. I like the music and Your story telling🙂👍

[@threehandhunter]

Did I forget one?? Argh! Thank you 🙏 my friend

[@michaelmable336]

Excellent video - and great intro music too (KLF/Todd Terje influence???). One thing - I think the case sides should be verically brushed from the factory, with a polished bevel transition between the front and back faces of the case - at least it is on the K version. Never knew there was a J version - cool catch!

[@threehandhunter]

Thanks Michael, and appreciate the comments. That is interesting on the k version. And now that you mention it, I DO recall that from my previous version!!

[@fungus70]

I missed this one ! So rare and expensive now 😫

[@threehandhunter]

I know I was behind the curve too. I had to hunt for this one and pay a premium for it too. But they are cool 😎

[@gregalonzo747]

Glad you found a JD model. Not a bad watch. I enjoyed my time with mine. However, I sold mine so I could buy a Damasko. I also own a Sinn (Zinn).

[@threehandhunter]

Greg, I do love it! And I have owned two different Damasko models and also a Sinn chrono. Loved them too! The tool watch pilot vibe I’m a sucker for haha

[@ponibrojokobro1397]

I have one.... it has been my daily driver for the last 4 years.... mine a little beat up, some scratches here and there... the cons is the non hackable engine and it runs a bit fast, need adjustment atleast every two days.... if im not mistaken, i bought it for around $200 in 2010

[@threehandhunter]

That’s a keeper! Hey, just buy and NH35 movement instead. Like an upgrade and you will have hacking too

[@polash07]

Just got a deal 200 USD almost new one with the rubber strap. Before I agreed to buy did some research and your video helped. Love it.

[@threehandhunter]

That is INSANE! Bravo, well done!

[@CaptainBackFat]

A couple of things. They should not have polished sides. They come brushed vertically from the factory. Additionally, the nickname Spork is based on the model number "SRPK043K1." If you rearrange the characters, you spell "SP0RK." I bought my K2 (rubber strap) with a rare Miltat oyster bracelet in 2012.

[@threehandhunter]

Thanks for the info!!

[@bngr_bngr]

I still have my copy when it first came out. It’s crazy the prices people are paying for this watch. My copy is highly accurate. The lume is killer.

[@threehandhunter]

That's awesome. I love mine. Do you wear it on anything other than a bracelet?

[@bngr_bngr]

@@threehandhunter I wear it on a leather strap. Thought about getting the Uncle Seiko bracelet.

[@threehandhunter]

@@bngr_bngr Got it, does U.S. make a bracelet for the spork specifically? Or which one?

[@bngr_bngr]

@@threehandhunter sorry about that. I was thinking about the SARB.

[@bngr_bngr]

@@threehandhunterI ended up using the grey silicon strap from my Baby Tuna on the Spork. It’s a perfect fit.

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

The bracelet looks identical to the one on my BFK . I think it's one of Seiko's better bracelets .

[@threehandhunter]

It is a nice bracelet, a little heavy for me.

[@steven3379]

Absolutely beautiful! Never let that one go!if I could find a Seiko "bottle cap" with the stainless steel bezel I'd be in watch heaven, imho it's very close to this beauty, in the same way!

[@threehandhunter]

Thank you, and which model bottlecap would you be thinking? I do find those pretty damn cool too!

[@steven3379]

@@threehandhunter SRPC61K1 is the one, that Spork is sweet. 👍👍

[@mjojrjr6231]

Wearing mine today in rubber as it is indeed heavy with the bracelet.

[@threehandhunter]

Nice! I usually wear mine with a Zulu rubber too!

[@ericjunhirama2690]

Whats The difference between the J version and K version?

[@threehandhunter]

Which factory it was assembled.

[@mjojrjr6231]

I wonder where can we have our spork movement service.

[@threehandhunter]

Any watchmaker should be able to service them 👍

[@mjojrjr6231]

@@threehandhunter will look into that, especially our movement doesn't have the hacking style.

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

I don't think they really service them so much as replace the whole movement.