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seoulchris · 14 February 2021, 08:41 AM

Hello everyone -- today I saw the SPB143 (SBDC101 in Japan) in person, and I find it to be beautiful, with a good history. (I do not deny that James Stacey had at least some influence on my attraction to the watch.

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Before I commit for a purchase, however, I wanted to please ask one (dumb) question -- is the watch actually "Made in Japan"? I saw the word "Japan" on the dial and also on the caseback -- but I was not sure what that really meant. For example, it could mean that the watch's movement is Japanese -- but the watch could have been cased/assembled in a different country...

I also know of the arguments regarding whether "Made in Country ABC" really is that meaningful, especially because different countries have different laws/regulations/definitions surrounding that label. (Same goes for the label "Swiss made.") I do not disagree with those arguments (at all) -- just asking because I find "Made in Japan" to be more fun and reliable in general -- it is more emotional, as opposed to being based on solid logic or rationale. (I am also biased because I lived in Japan for a few years before.) Thank you!!!

1William · 14 February 2021, 11:37 PM

Welcome to the Forum. The 143 is a cool watch and a strap monster. I enjoy mine. I can not answer your question on the made in Japan part. A more knowledgeable member will be along soon with an answer I am sure.

_speedmaster_ · 15 February 2021, 12:09 AM

I want to avoid the slippery slope of "in-house" and what that means, but Seiko is a fully integrated company. They make all their components in Japan, including difficult parts such as the hairspring.

They do greatly benefit from economies of scale, being such a large company.

seoulchris · 15 February 2021, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Welcome to the Forum.

Thank you! Really fun to join the community.

Walster · 15 February 2021, 09:46 PM

I do not think this watch is available in the US. Any recommendations on a good site to buy from?

ap1 · 15 February 2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Walster

I do not think this watch is available in the US. Any recommendations on a good site to buy from?

Sure it is

14 February 2021, 08:41 AM	#1
seoulchris "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Santa Monica, CA Watch: Sub 41 Date Posts: 18	SPB14X - Made in Japan? Hello everyone -- today I saw the SPB143 (SBDC101 in Japan) in person, and I find it to be beautiful, with a good history. (I do not deny that James Stacey had at least some influence on my attraction to the watch. ) Before I commit for a purchase, however, I wanted to please ask one (dumb) question -- is the watch actually "Made in Japan"? I saw the word "Japan" on the dial and also on the caseback -- but I was not sure what that really meant. For example, it could mean that the watch's movement is Japanese -- but the watch could have been cased/assembled in a different country... I also know of the arguments regarding whether "Made in Country ABC" really is that meaningful, especially because different countries have different laws/regulations/definitions surrounding that label. (Same goes for the label "Swiss made.") I do not disagree with those arguments (at all) -- just asking because I find "Made in Japan" to be more fun and reliable in general -- it is more emotional, as opposed to being based on solid logic or rationale. (I am also biased because I lived in Japan for a few years before.) Thank you!!!

15 February 2021, 12:09 AM	#3
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	I want to avoid the slippery slope of "in-house" and what that means, but Seiko is a fully integrated company. They make all their components in Japan, including difficult parts such as the hairspring. They do greatly benefit from economies of scale, being such a large company. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

14 February 2021, 11:37 PM	#2
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,598	Welcome to the Forum. The 143 is a cool watch and a strap monster. I enjoy mine. I can not answer your question on the made in Japan part. A more knowledgeable member will be along soon with an answer I am sure.

15 February 2021, 09:46 PM	#5
Walster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 148	I do not think this watch is available in the US. Any recommendations on a good site to buy from?

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