The new Seiko SPB453 62mas 1965 Dive Watch

[@infinousX]

Agreed with the date placement. This is one of the most underrated watches ever.

[@bobmclennan1727]

For me, the real selling point about the date isn't the placement, it's the execution. It's easy to see the date when you think to yourself "what's today's date?" but it's also very easy to completely ignore it when you're not curious about today's date. It's a genuinely subtle feature.

[@TheAmazza2]

This date placement gives me horrors.

[@kevinkohler2750]

I love 4:30 date windows, and I cannot lie. And this one is really well-executed.

[@litan114]

Careful - this guy lies a lot

[@Kingofgoodtimes.]

Date at 4:30 is the best placement. You don’t even notice it.

[@tudorserban111]

You can't read it either.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Agreed!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

@@tudorserban111 Fair point

[@chriscon8463]

FINALLY…a watch company that orientated the date to the horizon at 4:30! It looks so much better than the slanted date there.

[@albundy3929]

4-30 tiny date is stoopid. too small to read. just remove it and thin down the thick watch. diet time.

[@fenesancalin1073]

100K subscribers! Well done and congrats, 7 inch guy!

[@TechPanzer]

That's what she said

[@d.kashani]

As an owner of the spb143 , i think this is an overall upgrade but I still prefer my sunray grey dial, brushed steel bezel and without the “3 days”.

[@coleisman]

spb143 owner here as well, the 453 is growing on me....

[@bngr_bngr]

That 3 days has the Panerai vibes. Yet why does Seiko need to go there. If it was 7 days then that’s different. Squale makes COSC divers but they cost $1900. But as we know a Seiko can never be a COSC watch.

[@spyrosnicolaou8033]

3 days is absolutely ridiculous and the only reason i will never consider buying any seiko with that abomination written on the dial

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Thank you for saying it. The date window on needs a "frame".... this version is cleaner and just blends in.

[@GTRJohnny66]

"You can't believe everything you see on the Internet" - Abraham Lincoln

[@themachine300]

I own spb143 and I wish I had this one. The date window placement and color is so much better. The black dial instead of gray to me looks so much better. The 453 to me just looks like THE watch to me. Just the most quintessential watch

[@loe7717]

Oh! I disagree, I have had a spb 143 for 2.5 years and I still love it, the dial, the date window without lume but the only problem is the movement but whatever, I adjust it every six months.

[@Momo_8k]

@@loe7717 how good/bad is the movement on the 143?

[@samthurgood]

Almost unsubscribed over your horrendous statement about the date window, but realised that on no other channel will I see so perfectly proportioned a wrist.

[@eggsII]

Pin and collar bracelet on a $1300 watch. Never change, Seiko. Never.Change.

[@vincentferreira1135]

I’m more offended at the aluminum bezel.

[@robertposteschild2353]

Patek does that on their nautilus lmao. It's funny how people scrutinize specs on a 1k seiko but when it comes to swiss brands where 1k is pocket change, they are willing to tolerate all sorts of bullshit.

[@eggsII]

@@robertposteschild2353 And I would never buy a nautilus.

[@vincentferreira1135]

@ no watch should have pin and collar. Idc if it’s a $200 Seiko or a $200,000 Patek. It’s 2024, people. Seiko AND Patek are fully in-house. So it wouldn’t cost them a whole lot more to manufacture some screws for their links.

[@davidf3974]

I haven't seen the value in any seiko since they came out with the new king seiko models

[@andrewderiugin8428]

I’m glad somebody brought up the fact that Seiko no longer put a metal frame around their dates on most models, even their seiko 5 models used to have them, making them look much more aesthetically pleasing with symmetry and a more detailed premium feel. But the 4:30 date window allows perfect symmetry with lume plots, complying with iso diving standards and making the date unassuming for when you are just checking the time.

[@bngr_bngr]

All of my Seiko divers that are at least 15 years old don’t have a metal frame around the date. Even a newer mini Tuna doesn’t have one. Yet my SARB and Cocktail Time do have them.

[@ericmoss8344]

This might be my favorite 'in-between' Seiko Diver they've released in a while. I 1000% agree about getting rid of pin links on their bracelets and PLEASE add a better on-the-fly macro adj clasp. Add in one of their 8R** movements w/4 or 5 Hz and it's maybe one of the best ever.

[@jerryglasses]

Yes and instead of $1300 it will be $2500.

[@ericmoss8344]

@@jerryglasses true... and I'd likely pay that price for a Grand Seiko movement w/the other specs I mentioned. :)

[@steelephillips]

This was my request from Santa (my wife) this year. Definitely peeked a Seiko box in her closet and I’m stoked.

[@ralphmiranda2077]

…just got my first Seiko diver (had to get solar, timekeeping in my industry makes me apprehensive about getting an automatic)… gorgeous!

[@chadm3704]

I've had mine for 6 months and wore it everyday for 5 of those months, love this watch.

[@holgersandker6335]

I bought mine in June 2024, a few weeks after this model was released. It is a beautiful watch, no doubt. But I had bad luck with its build quality. Now it is in repairs for the third time. First, the bezel was misaligned and the watch ran to slow. After regulating, the watch came back with still a bad bezel but also misaligned hands. After the second visit at Seiko the watch had good hands but still a misaligned bezel. Even worse, they changed the movement for no reason and that new movement ran almost a minute a day to fast. I hope, the issues will be fixed this time, because it is a beauty.

[@HookersAndCoke]

I think Seiko strives in cheaper watches and other classic models. But at this price range there’s honestly so many better options. That being said, they killed it these last couple years with a lot of their releases. Two I picked up were the Seiko 5 GMT and the Prospex Panda Chronograph. That chrono has been on my wrist nonstop since I bought it. Such a sweet watch and solar powered mechaquartz is pretty cool too. Very accurate and hoping for little maintenance! Like it so much I almost thought about getting a second one

[@DonDon-ou7jt]

I own the 62mas spb453j1 for about a month now and the accuracy is great it varies from +2 secs per day to +8 seconds per day and a great difference to what was advertised. It is a real value for money, i doubt if the maker if this video actually wore this because he has no idea about the actual accuracy of the watch

[@albertsylvester2981]

SEIKO IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE WATCH THE WATCH IS AWESOME BEAUTIFUL LUME I LIKE IT

[@ericiidx]

When you said "$300 Seiko" at the beginning of the video, I was about to hypothetically jump into the car and go directly to the Watch Store to pick one of these up!

[@LordDouglasPipe]

THANK YOU! I completely agree on the border around the 3 o clock date window!!!! If you put a border around the 3 o clock on the SPB143, it would actually be perfect! Not having one makes it look so cheap and almost like it was cut out as an afterthought. Was my biggest gripe owning a 143

[@illiterate-ei8dp]

the initial release version had the border (and no lume plot at the 3)

[@jaquino6786]

Clicked for the review, stayed for the jokes. Love your stuff as always!

[@Brynn-be9zr]

They have to include the diver extension for the watch to meet ISO compliance standards…

[@lukewalker1051]

Very nice. Impossible to keep track of all the 62mas iterations.

[@V_Dubya]

I couldn't agree more on the symmetry and the date window move. It's so much better

[@Keffin1]

Nice review. As an owner of the SPB143, I agree the small lume pip at 3 o'clock next to the date window is not the best. A no date version of this watch would be perfect.

[@bocizhu1287]

Congrats 100k subscribers!

[@illiterate-ei8dp]

the early release of the 143 had a frame around the date and no lume pip

[@WatchesCanBeFun]

I want a sarcastic video of him revealing his 100k sub play button. I want the humor, I want the face cam, let’s see it.

[@ViolinistWilliam]

I had an SPB143 and it’s a very interesting combination of great design, good polishing, and not so good design elements. I don’t miss it at all. Also, the thickness wasn’t my thing.

[@TrashPandaMD]

SPB143 still my favorite but love the proportion here

[@mennovanrij9334]

Happy owner of an original here. No intention of buying this one.

[@Gr33nMachine83]

Love the watch, but its lacking something the 143 has. There is just something about that brushed steel bezel and sunburst grey dial that makes it special.

[@MH-lh1bf]

Guys Ive owned the SPB143 for 3 years now and if u wanna fix the clasp/bracelet issues: I put mine on an Uncle Seiko “z199” reissue strap. It’s perfect and elevates the watch to another level 😎✌🏽….or you just put it on a Tropic strap which I also do and add some lightness among with the vintage Vietnam vibes!

[@theguardian3431]

Great watch! And I agree, Evan, that dive clasp needs to go! As a Seikopath with a ton of experience with Seiko dive watches, I absolutely loathe the dive clasp and replace it as soon as I unbox the watch.

[@rnunez70681]

"From 6 inches to 8 inches you gonna like how this wears". Made me chuckle

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

I like the date placement. I cant even read it because I'm old and have a SEVEN INCH WRIST. I just bought the SPB317 and it's getting a lot of wear.

[@MaartenAnna]

Dude... Heavy self-daters ...?.. 😂😂😂😂😂 You crack my up mate!

[@ryangochuico]

If i wasnt already waiting for whatever 60th anniversary 62MAS seiko releases in 2025, i would get this

[@BigT71]

Congratulations on 100k subs!

[@piffpete420]

I’m surprised they didn’t use a Hardlex crystal, they love touting its advantages when they put them on $500+ watches lol!

[@Owlsgo.owlsgo]

430 date is great for symmetry, and the size of the window is just right on this one. Although I secretly prefer the angled date display on the 6r54 (GMT based) movement. The Samurai would probably be a better fit for a chunky wrist like yours.

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

All hail Pie 🥧 season!!

[@UltraDoug]

Even when I don't like, I 'Like 👍🏼'. Oh Mr. Terrific, is there anything you can't do?

[@michaelmorgan3415]

Congrats on hitting 100k subs. I really like the look of this watch and it does, as you said hit the sweet spot for most people. The short comings notwithstanding it's a great value. Saw it on Sakura for $1050. I bought the jdm version of the spb143 I wear it a lot, runs at +6/7 much better than the stated accuracy. thinking about the blue dial for an early Christmas present.

[@tirrelldaveport3671]

I was waiting for you to review this one. This will be my one and only dive watch... as soon as uncle seiko makes a bracelet for it lol.

[@maverickbonato8164]

CLEAN. I can appreciate this design. Personally I need a bit more personality though. Then again one of my favorite divers is the Richard Legrand Odyssea Mark III Oceanfarer from a brand I don't think even lasted a few years so what do I know lol

[@Robert-vw3od]

It’s fantastic. The only problem is the accuracy.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Right, especially at $1300.

[@Robert-vw3od]

@ at the price you’re expecting better

[@sengo2146]

So what is fantastic?

[@Harvin87]

A friend of mine has the blue one and it runs at +2secs a day. But I guess is more or less luck, another guy has its own around +6

[@netkev92]

Dive extension choice is simple. Seiko text says DIVER’S. They decided to be the thing, not approximate the thing. Would love if they’d do an on-the fly adjust clasp to do the job of that unused item. The JDM SBXY063 has a small clasp with a click or two of on-the-fly. Add three-four clicks more and put it on everything. Or do a shorter version of the MM300 ratcheting clasp.

[@mjf2377]

I'll keep the spb143 for now. But also like the updated version a lot.

[@dmantziaras]

I always enjoy your presentation and comments, I focus on the marriage......😅

[@twoedc4202]

I like to think it's (62)17 (M)echanical (A)utomatic (S)elf-dater. Gotta get your hands on an SJE093.

[@SimonKerr-h7k]

Great as always!

[@evankhan1952]

This watch reminds me of my Ball Skindiver Heritage II... also you should totally review a Ball watch! I don't think you've had one on the channel yet. They offer some interesting and relatively unique things like tritium illumination and 904L steel on most offerings.

[@samson5767]

Yeah, I knew about the backwards clasp, but it went on at first attempt and I didn't want to aggravate myself trying to do it again.

[@colinsilver5185]

Hi, what clasp is it and does the finish match the rest of the bracelet? Cheers

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

LOL I get it, man.

[@diemes5463]

Great music choice

[@Anirossa]

Seiko do focus a lot on accuracy, they always have, why they made the quartz watch, kinetic and springdrive watches. I some time think seiko is grumpy they are still making mechanical movements after all their technological inventions and break throughs.

[@michaelduke6026]

Seiko does focus on accuracy-but I think they brand it as “quartz”

[@J_CtheEngineer]

I didn’t know super fast Matt was into watches.

[@ЛентяйЁпта]

The only problem with watches is that they won't fix your face

[@fenesancalin1073]

But I've heard that girls will go home with you if you have a nice Seiko! 💪

[@LRSTGS]

In my experience if you have a nice Rolex girls will take half your home.

[@r3dsnow757]

Can't see your face if your watch is highly polished and blinging all over the place.

[@TheNimbleNomad]

The problem with nice watches is that they won’t fix your bank account.

[@susfu4988]

Why you gotta come at me like that bro 😂

[@martinharrison4245]

Thing is , if you want a 62mas , then this wont cut it. The sla models 017 , 037 , 043 are the ones to get . Yes they are more expensive , but are worth it. The indices just look cheap to me on this watch , and the single bezel pip on the original 62 mas , can only be found on the sla models. The sla models are way nicer and higher quality , so spend your money on a good used one. The sla models are basically grand seikos , and are watches that you will want to keep forever. I love my 043 , it always impresses me , when i wear it . If you have a bigger wrist then get a spb051 /053 because these are great too , and can be picked up for under £500 now. Id say they are higher quality overall than these new models .

[@Frank-qs3pe]

I would have like to see this in a GMT with a red,yellow or orange GMT hand.

[@howdepressing2495]

seiko is soo undervalued in the luxury world cause they release so much watches in different categories in different price ranges. That and their QC issues 😂

[@johncalberg1573]

still love and wear my S5

[@cetkovojicic5635]

Yes, thank you.

[@suzielaura7819]

Clasp forward or backwards depends on being left or right handed.

[@MrZanzibar123]

Agree about the date! ("I don't want to date myself..." -- d'oh!)

[@solvealways]

Amazing that they obviously figured out the 4:30 date position here but absolutely botched it on the speedtimer.

[@JacobLawrenceCanning]

The date placement on these is perfect. Had the same placement on my Spb 313 and it's much better than hacking into the 3 o'clock.

[@PranavRC]

Reminds me a lot of the Citizen Fujitsubo that you've previously covered. Between the titanium, diver extension, and significantly lower price (especially during sales), the Citizen seems like the better buy on paper, but there's something about that iconic 62MAS design that makes it a harder choice than it should be.

[@JacobLawrenceCanning]

Pretty much cycled through 10 Seiko prospex divers and landed on the SPB 153. It's my favourite Seiko ever made and it holds its own next to Swiss luxury.

[@Explorer40mm]

Green captain Willard is Seiko’s best watch of all time.

[@johnlubbad6205]

Have you got link for clasp? Thanks.

[@anonimushbosh]

Several either side - see 3:18, and here at 3:30.

[@johnlubbad6205]

@ I meant on strap co website, for purchase.

[@cetkovojicic5635]

Would you recommend this over the Sinn 556i? How do they compare in your opinion, which one is a better choice?

[@johnbelmore1178]

I love my seiko solar power dive watch ⌚..black and gold. SNE I think 48 with a black silicone band

[@WildManActual]

Needs a better movement.

[@brucesuitt993]

Correction, it needs to be regulated. The movement itself should be fine if they just made the effort to regulate it.

[@kjart]

I really like Seiko divers but at this price range they sure have stiff competition, i.e. I'm not sure why you'd pick this over the myriad of options from Christopher Ward (better bracelet, better bracelet features, movement, etc). My Seiko Sumo felt like the perfect spot for them (I also have a strapcode clasp for it, hah) but it feels like they've gone upmarket with these without really putting in the extra work needed on details.

[@VladimirLorentz]

Don't remove the date Seiko ! He didn't mean it ! 😂

[@micronesia3797]

This watch ticks a lot of boxes, but the date window placement... Why?

[@kyledriscollmusic]

I don't mind the date, but no date would be better

[@tvo6453]

Love the watch…wish it had a better clasp.

[@hammalamiri12]

Seiko have great wearability and designs however I don’t care if they go more and more upmarket and just great the perfect dive watch :)

[@That.Channel593]

Dammit now i've gotta get it.

[@ヒロ-h2e]

私のこのコンパクトなブラックダイヤルは、購入当初動作時間は1日あたり -３秒でしたが、6ヶ月過ぎた現在は -５秒になってしまい、少し残念です。

[@anonimushbosh]

There’s a lot I could say in response to this, but sometimes it’s best to remain aloof.

[@tangolettuce3538]

oh no i didn't get into seikos until I was 21 am i cooked?

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I’d get a blue one and the date window does NOT bother me. Would definitely change the clasp but why does Seiko keep torturing us?

[@borassictime918]

If I have no heart AND no brain, does that mean I must be the cowardly lion? 🤔😂. At least the date at 4.30 is straight, not tilted at 45 degrees, that’s more than ok 👍. Shame about the painful price. Mind you at the moment I can’t afford $300 for something I don’t need, let alone $1300 😅

[@pas0003]

I like it, but the end link fit, clasp and clasp gap as well as quite a basic looking, unsigned crown, leave a lot to be desired for this price range.

[@joshuakaplan5726]

Tudor Black Bay should also be lumped into the equation with 62MAS, Tissot PRX, and Omega Moonwatches.

[@SIZZO76]

TUDOR IS TRASH 🗑️ 😂😂😂😂

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

100%

[@SIZZO76]

@@joshuakaplan5726 TUDOR IS TRASH 🗑️😂😂😂

[@davefox8948]

Some of us do buy expensive watches to tell time. Which is why I will never buy another Seiko Automatic.

[@ronnienes]

I wonder if this watch is powerful enough to stop me buying a second hand SJE093 (the truest 62MAS recreation). I rather hope so because that SJE093 is eye wateringly expensive.

[@ОлегБойко-б2ф]

I am not saying that the accuracy lags behind Swiss watches.

[@wd99999]

I love it but my MAS needs are filled with my 037, no more MAS

[@Heidelbergensis80]

C'mon, 6R55...When Seiko will boost movements in 1k+ € watches, then it will have my money.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

True

[@xtr1092]

humor ! i like it

[@tomasz8296]

Where to buy this piece?

[@timmcdonald5335]

It has a dive extension because it's a dive watch. "On the fly" adjust clasps are too short and would not fit over a wetsuit. So it's unfair to continually criticize Seiko for this. It's fit for purpose.

[@mgolabek89]

the date on 4.30 is really tiny. I would love to see a cyclop over it

[@vincentferreira1135]

The good news is, you won’t EVER have to pay $1,300 (which is a fucking ridiculous price) for this watch. 👌🏽

[@andrews527]

No round date window ever.