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Old 14 August 2020, 12:48 PM   #1
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The SPB153 "Green Willard" didn't do it for me...

Until I walked into my AD and saw it in person:





I knew right away it was coming home with me. The green is truly stunning! I walked in wearing the blue Sky Dweller but just had to wear the new Willard home.

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Old 14 August 2020, 12:54 PM   #2
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You almost had me there! Enjoy it!
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Old 14 August 2020, 12:56 PM   #3
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Old 14 August 2020, 02:19 PM   #4
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Congrats I want one but no luck so far
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Old 14 August 2020, 03:37 PM   #5
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Old 14 August 2020, 05:28 PM   #6
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I couldn’t agree more with you , Seiko have really got a winner on their hands with the 153 & 151 . The way the Olive green dial & insert changes in different shades of light is superb & it’s such a comfortable watch to wear
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Old 14 August 2020, 08:49 PM   #7
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Great looking watch. Congratulations.
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Old 14 August 2020, 09:28 PM   #8
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great watch!
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Old 14 August 2020, 09:38 PM   #9
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I missed the fine print at the top, as my eyes went right to the watch..

I was so confused!

But congratulations!! that is a killer piece!
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Old 14 August 2020, 11:44 PM   #10
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Great photos and great watch!
I’ve got one on preorder and can’t wait for it to arrive.
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Old 15 August 2020, 12:25 AM   #11
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I figured too large for me and just learning the seiko lineup. I have a 6.5 wrist and took plunge sight unseen. It’s great!
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Old 15 August 2020, 01:27 AM   #12
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You almost had me there! Enjoy it!
Thank you, I like to have a little fun with my incomings.

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Nice watch
Thank you.

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Congrats I want one but no luck so far
Thank you. I actually got lucky twice yesterday.

(No, not that kind of lucky, just two watches.)

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Congrats
Thank you.



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I couldn’t agree more with you , Seiko have really got a winner on their hands with the 153 & 151 . The way the Olive green dial & insert changes in different shades of light is superb & it’s such a comfortable watch to wear
Indeed, I had no idea until I saw it in person. Yours looks great with all those strap combinations.



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Great looking watch. Congratulations.
Thank you William!



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great watch!
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I missed the fine print at the top, as my eyes went right to the watch..

I was so confused!

But congratulations!! that is a killer piece!


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Great photos and great watch!
I’ve got one on preorder and can’t wait for it to arrive.
Thank you! I had to move around to get the right angles. The watch changes so much in different lighting.



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I figured too large for me and just learning the seiko lineup. I have a 6.5 wrist and took plunge sight unseen. It’s great!
Yessir, you can't go by case width with these Seikos. The short lug to lug makes all the difference.

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Old 15 August 2020, 03:49 AM   #13
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Very nice pics!
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Old 15 August 2020, 01:13 PM   #14
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I picked one up, it is gorgeous. Not sure I want to keep it though. I bought it because it is good looking but I think I have too many watches.. lol

I can’t post a picture because I haven’t figured out how to do it.
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Old 15 August 2020, 01:52 PM   #15
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ah yes, I know the feeling
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Old 15 August 2020, 02:39 PM   #16
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Sweet watch!!! I'm waiting for my sbdc109 to arrive any day now...
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Old 16 August 2020, 01:17 AM   #17
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Nice. Congrats
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Old 16 August 2020, 02:23 AM   #18
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What do you mean by too many watches?

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I picked one up, it is gorgeous. Not sure I want to keep it though. I bought it because it is good looking but I think I have too many watches.. lol

I can’t post a picture because I haven’t figured out how to do it.
I am unfamiliar with that concept.
Look at the app Tapatalk to post pictures.
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Old 17 August 2020, 03:22 AM   #19
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Awesome! I think this is the only diver I need.
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Old 17 August 2020, 03:35 AM   #20
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Love that model. Looks great!
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Old 5 October 2020, 01:04 PM   #21
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Still waiting on mine...can’t wait
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Old 6 October 2020, 11:43 AM   #22
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I was on the fence about these, but just saw the new blue one coming. How do these compare to the turtle? I mean i know its smaller, but is it noticeable?
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Old 7 October 2020, 08:10 AM   #23
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I couldn’t agree more with you , Seiko have really got a winner on their hands with the 153 & 151 . The way the Olive green dial & insert changes in different shades of light is superb & it’s such a comfortable watch to wear
What’s that second canvas strap, looks great
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Old 7 October 2020, 10:05 AM   #24
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Old 7 October 2020, 11:42 AM   #25
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I was on the fence about these, but just saw the new blue one coming. How do these compare to the turtle? I mean i know its smaller, but is it noticeable?

I have two turtles. This is nicer. Absolutely hugs the wrist similar to the turtle but in a more refined way. I’m buying the blue LE when it comes out.
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Old 9 October 2020, 01:30 AM   #26
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Received mine today and it is a really very nicely made and comfortable watch.
I love the colour and it’s gonna become part of my regular rotation.
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