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Seiko Prospex Automatic Diver 200m SPB149
Somehow I missed this yesterday. A great size and also affordable compared to the trilogy divers.
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If the lug width on this is 20 this is the perfect Seiko diver for smaller wrists I've been long awaiting.
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![]() Real life pic courtesy of @wristos on instagram. Thick bezel distinguishes enough from sla017 for me to be a different watch.....unlike the williard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Brushed ceramic bezel. Wow!
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ooooh. Very nice. I need another watch like I need a nail in my head. Looks like i'll have to pull out the nail gun after seeing this.
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I look forward to seeing it.
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Yes! Like it!
![]() It's a more reasonable choice than the new SLA037 (for me, having the SLA017) - nive combo of colors, different bezel as noted above and a much more enticing price tag ![]() ![]()
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I want to see more of this watch
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Checks all the right boxes and price point seems reasonable. Love the other limited releases but the cost? Ouch!
I think this will be a hot tamale.
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Looks very nice.
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Not up on the current lingo. Is being a hot tamale good or bad?
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![]() It's good thing, meaning, I think it'll be very popular. A real hot tamale! It also means a good looking woman.
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Cool watch... just not sure what the strategy is with these after releasing the previous 62mas “reedition”
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I wish it did not have a ceramic bezel insert.
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And not the most seamless bracelet-to-case connection either. I think Seiko needed a better end-link fit. Otherwise, beautiful piece. Perhaps best on rubber.
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I can’t wait to see this one in the metal! I love smaller Seikos and think this could be a nice replacement for the SLA017 that I (foolishly) sold.
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I like it. If I were to buy one, I’ll be selling my Turtle SRP773. I love the dimensions.
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Put a down payment with an AD on a SPB145 today for delivery in July
![]() I liked the bronzish dial. Separates from the traditional black SPB143 and not a fan of the SPB149 limited edition blue color. Looking forward to it. Hopefully Crafter Blue will make a rubber strap or an equally high quality vulcanized rubber strap maker. Be nice to swap with the bracelet. Image from A Blog to Watch. ![]()
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I’ve become obsessed with these. Thinking seriously about picking up an SPB143. Wondering if it’ll be hard to get my hands on one.
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The SPB145 changes it up a bit with what I think is a cool, different, muted color dial that contrasts nicely with the bezel. Plus it has the lume reminiscent of the buttery vintage Daini factory application. I thought of the SPB143 for about 27 seconds and passed simply for the reason that I own my grandfather's 5513. I couldn't justify another black dial and bezel diver when I have that piece which broke the mold for me as much as I own and love (in varying colors) Seiko divers.
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Yes! I’m wrestling with that because of my 1680...but I feel like I would wear this more. It has the same 60s diver spirit but I won’t worry about it much. You’ve got me thinking now though... |
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Hey man, we only go around once, so if you have the cheddar and feel the itch, count your blessings and treat yourself. For me, I just needed something a little different to justify the expense, rather than have a vintage inspired diver that fits in the family of an actual vintage diver I own.
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I haven’t seen the Canadian MSRP yet. I’ll gauge my enthusiasm for a need for something very similar once I do. |
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Seiko SPB145J1 - $1595 CAD
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Sounds like they’re starting to be delivered. Just saw James Stacey’s 143 on the HODINKEE instagram. Looks amazing.
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