The closest you can get to Grand Seiko - SPB075 'Shippo'

The watch has SOLD thank you. It is no longer available for sale. The Link to video showing the dial production process is here: • Seiko Presage Shippo E...
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[@MrShanebizzle]

Excellent video man. This one flew under the radar!

[@andrewhannam.]

These dials are not only stunning, a real traditional process!

[@drwindsurf]

That dial is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this one with us Homer. Thank you for another fantastic video Bruce :)

[@jettyung2389]

I'm actually very impressed. I love romans, and I love the dial.

[@Bobsbargainbasement]

Beautiful Piece Bruce! Great Pics as always! 👍

[@edteach3r]

Thanks for the review, Bruce. SPB075J1 is long since sold out and I had to search for a long time to find one in new condition. Despite having to pay premium, I am so happy with this watch. Each dial is a unique piece of art, minor imperfections and all. Now, where to find SPB073J1 😁

[@qnxuxamasesalminger]

Love the dial but, already having a 6R15 watch, I cannot justify myself until Seiko releases new presage models with the 6R35 movement.

[@BruceWilliams]

I am looking forward to checking that movement out as well

[@DJRWatchRolls]

Some of their dress watches carry the thinner 6L35 movement which I believe is 28,800 bph. The new 6R35 is great with its 70 hour power reserve but it’s thicker and has a slower beat (21,600 bph) compared to the 6L35.

[@qnxuxamasesalminger]

@@DJRWatchRolls the 6L35 is marvelous, albeit limited in power reserve

[@jonnieinbangkok]

@@DJRWatchRolls Most of the finest watchmakers/brands use 3 hertz (21,600 VPH) or less movements, not 4 hertz, in their watches. Higher frequency doesn't mean higher quality.

[@DJRWatchRolls]

Jonnie Bangkok: Sorry I’m confused. Is a 21,600 bph movement not 6 hz (6 beats per second) while a 28,800 bph movement (like an ETA 2824) not a 8 Hz (8 ticks per second)? I’m not sure how you get 3 Hz unless I’m misunderstanding something.

[@ryanstafford8544]

Absolutely beautiful watch. Thanks for sharing. The only thing that erks me, and it may just be me, but I dislike Roman numerals and than a standard numeral for the date window. For this watch, no date window would have made the dial stand out even more than it already does.

[@daidojiuji9276]

Two years after this review, I have a used but almost mint SPB073J1 on the way. Bought it for USD920.

[@asko7113]

I have one, purchased from HODINKEE, the dial is why I bought it, it just sucked me in, I was smitten; now I’m thinking of selling it, not that I don’t love it but after watching all these videos you keep making I would love to get an Omega Seamaster or a Rolex DJ. I love Seiko and have a few in my collection but I really want an Omega or Rolex.

[@josejoaquinmiguel7099]

They should have use the 6l35 for this kind of dial and it will make the watch slimmer.

[@LectioDivina33]

Its beautiful but in my opinion the Seiko SARX029 Urushi is nicer with gold hands and gold thread on the genuine black alligator strap and beautiful hand painted black laquer Urushi dial. Its also cheaper than the Seiko SPB075 as its not a limited edition. Check it out

[@watchyouwant1617]

I've pulled the trigger and ordered one of probably the last ones here in Germany. Really hope (at least moneywise) that this will complete my new collection (Speedmaster, Black Bay). Nice review!

[@asko7113]

Whattobuy?...did you receive the Presage yet? how do you like it? I'm curious because as an owner of this watch I almost wish I had waited until I had bought a Speedmaster or Black Bay first. It was the amazing blue dial that captured me and I couldn't resist. However I find it very dressy and don't wear it as often as I thought i would...btw, which Speedmaster and Black Bay do you own?

[@watchyouwant1617]

@Johannes Finn: on my channel is a short review with the reasons I decided to send this watch back in the end. I think it is a nice watch but a little bit too dressy for me and the blue isn’t that awesome in artificial lighting conditions. In sunlight it is just awesome! I have the Speedmaster Professional with Hesalit and I think that this is one of the best bang per buck watches. Since Rolex’ prices went totally nuts I think the Speedmaster will sooner or later also increase in price (the last price increase was this year, I think). In the end I also send the Tudor Black Bay Black back, because it is in my opinion too boring. I realized that I wanted something with a little bit more going on on the dial and therefore I bought a Sinn 903 St BE. I will review it on my channel soon. Best regards from Germany

[@asko7113]

Whattobuy ? I finally tried on a Speedmaster Professional and the FOIS and I’d be happy with either but there’s something about the Professional and it fit really well on my 6.75” wrist. The bracelet is amazing too! The Sinn 903 St BE is a gorgeous watch and something I’d love to try on. Best

[@marcomeiling9313]

SPB075 + SPB143 would make a perfect 2-watch collection in my book. Alas this Shippo seems to be sold out everywhere,

[@camerontait9132]

Thanks for sharing this piece Bruce. Would have been nice to see a step up in finishing on the 6R15 movement. But still, that dial.

[@R8Prototype]

Love it but i already have the Urushi laquer variant, def an amazing dial. I'm looking forward to the porcelain dials coming out next

[@94Ninsound94]

It's beautiful, the day I'll have spare money to buy an other watch it'll be for this (and a Tudor Black Bay / Grand Seiko if I can one day).

[@pk1342]

Another similar watch SJE079 is much closer to GS than this one. Same dial but it is also zaratsu polished, has a beautiful boxed sapphire and has a 6l35 movement.

[@melchizedekpsj]

I do own it and it's really lovely and photogenic.

[@bnick25352535]

Limited edition use to mean something it seems like every other week another one comes out.Not taking that this watch does look nice.

[@BruceWilliams]

You have to contract set batches with a dial like this.

[@adlanhaziq]

The link to the video?

[@d3xmeister]

This is a good example of how Japanese design is different than Swiss, and why I prefer Japanese designs with few exceptions of course: the Swiss would have never put white indices and hands on this watch. And if you look at anything from the cheapest Seiko 5 to their entry divers up until GS, they have a design language that you just cannot find with Swiss watches (which have their own and some people prefer it)

[@zuogehaoren]

I own this watch, now I still love it but just not as much as the begining, after I found out the ulysse nardin enamel 2017 one.

[@maxhordyk3855]

I was deciding between the shippo enamel and an Oris Sixty Five, got this and I love it!

[@jaideepsingh2405]

I already had the Oris 65, got the SPB073. Last piece available in India. Can't wait for delivery!!

[@yoon-kicha36]

beautiful dial !! just impressive watch~

[@jbbrabant]

It’s a beauty! Thanks for the presentation

[@cjmarsh504]

I love the blue ripple dial

[@timur7381]

Interesting, citizen has an Asia only model - nh8240 with exactly the same dial. I was gifted one few weeks ago, a very nice watch) also with Sapphire, similar looking case, an interesting crown shape, but with a humble Miyota 8200 movement.

[@sureshobhan]

Exquisite dial...

[@jacobkylin758]

What happened to the SBGR253?

[@rmelo5932]

It is a very beautiful watch with a 6R15 movement. To say that a 6R15 is the closest you can get to a Grand Seiko, you might as well say the same of a Summo.

[@roderickos3980]

it's hard to believe that seiko is capable of making intricate dial like that and cannot align chapter ring on the most of their diver watches. sigh

[@BruceWilliams]

Lol great comment! Though if I'm honest I haven't had a misaligned chapter ring since 2018

[@primecreator]

@@BruceWilliams wow, 4 months without seeing a misaligned seiko chapter ring. Awesome. Seiko are upping their game.

[@roderickos3980]

@@BruceWilliams i feel obliged to underline the fact that you are Bruce Williams. don't underestimate that. cheers. great channel btw

[@phillippugh2161]

Basically a grand Seiko for the adverage Joe love it

[@pizza88]

Is this a good investment?

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

Awesome watch, too bad it's a limited ed, makes prices soar. Just spotted one for sale at $1.553 Also, where are you doing the voice recording? Sounds like you are in a huge room.

[@BruceWilliams]

I still have some tweaking to do with my set up sorry Michael

[@evvignes]

I guess the SDGM003/001 has been dethroned.

[@BruceWilliams]

I would rather have this than a baby Grand cocktail

[@tommylindsay6669]

Roman numerals *sob*. I hate Roman numerals soooooo much. Everything else looks fab. For U.K. people, this is a Marmite watch.....you love it or hate it with little in between. Beautifully crafted, but those Roman numerals *double sob*.

[@BruceWilliams]

I don't think metallic applied markers would carry enough visual contrast sadly

[@tententock]

loved mine

[@stevegarrett4869]

who do you use locally for watch repair and service?

[@BruceWilliams]

Chris at Fankhauser Jewelry in Sugarhouse

[@joexg50]

Magnificent !!!

[@ak2112]

Cool dial but I don't dig roman numerals at all

[@oldiesfreek]

Just look at the macro shots compared to a high-end Swiss.... Seiko wins hands down.

[@beepster991]

I prefer by far my $300 SARB033.

[@josephschuhrej5823]

Steve Beepster...Me to...and my $12,000 Sea dweller..lol

[@beepster991]

@@josephschuhrej5823, I recently purchased a Seiko PADI Mas( SPB071J1) for $800 that's a way better deal. For less than the "Shippo" I got a decent dress watch and a ISO-6425 certified diving watch, both using the same 6R15 movement. Rolexes are nice, but not sure I would consider an affordable alternative. Take care.

[@josephschuhrej5823]

Steve Beepster...Thags a nice piece, very nice dial. I have the Blumo and love it to death.

[@checksix_TC]

Wow! That is the poor man's version of the Senator 60s from Glassutte Original.

[@BruceWilliams]

I don't see it at all

[@checksix_TC]

@@BruceWilliams yes I admit I have a very vivid imagination 😜🤣. It reminded me about those limited edition textured green (2018) and orange (2019) dials.

[@tszkinfong7900]

Totally different technique

[@sanderdeander]

If they could just make this a bit smaller and, most importantly, thinner, I would be all over this !

[@benko7ab]

A bit thick though... isn't it...

[@jarodstevens2710]

That was quick lol

[@mr.personal-ity]

The movement’s timekeeping is crap. Not close to Grand Seiko standards.

[@eco8gator]

Seiko needs to start integrating lume into their dress watches. I would own a snowflake of it had lume.

[@crazy-88s]

I couldn't live with the IIII at 4 ..

[@BruceWilliams]

Your not a fan of the watchmakers 4 then

[@primecreator]

That's why the were issued to Kamikaze pilots in WW2.

[@crazy-88s]

@@BruceWilliams I know its a tradition but never understood it .. I only started noticing when i was buying a Bambino..lol

[@eus9]

It's a tradition because it closer matches the width of the VIII than IV would and therefore provides symmetry.

[@mkohut95]

First!!