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Drdubzz · 25 July 2020, 06:56 AM

How about a consolidated home for the new Prospex line of divers?

My new SPB143/SBDC101 showed up today and it's as good as advertised. I'm very pleased with the whole package.

Great lume too

Undefeatable · 25 July 2020, 07:31 AM

Love that one and planning purchasing soon. Question for ya, did you have to pay customs? I am trying to figure out which site to order from.

Dan Pierce · 25 July 2020, 07:51 AM

Great looking diver, congrats & enjoy!
dP

Drdubzz · 25 July 2020, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Undefeatable

Love that one and planning purchasing soon. Question for ya, did you have to pay customs? I am trying to figure out which site to order from.

I ordered from Seiya Japan (as noted by the microfiber cloth) and I know others have paid duties when ordering from them and Sakura. I have not been hit with a charge yet and, allegedly, if my package had been hit with duties DHL would have made me pay before delivering so I think I'm in the clear. But I might have just been lucky.

1William · 25 July 2020, 09:24 PM

I really like the SPB and picked up the 149 yesterday from my AD. I had previously bought the 143 and the 147 and they are getting some good wrist time.

ap1 · 25 July 2020, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I really like the SPB and picked up the 149 yesterday from my AD. I had previously bought the 143 and the 147 and they are getting some good wrist time.

I’m 2/3 and probably headed the same lol

There’s still that brownish dial bracelet version 145? But I’m nit sure if it’s seiko boutique only which some of the initial press seemed to think

Drdubzz · 26 July 2020, 02:47 AM

I really like the 149, I hope that Seiko will take a cue from Tudor and do an all blue version at some point.

ddaly12 · 27 July 2020, 12:10 PM

I’m in... very impressed. Love the size.

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ddaly12 · 27 July 2020, 12:10 PM

Another angle... great case lines.

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SunTzu · 27 July 2020, 01:07 PM

My AD e-mailed me and said August for my SPB145

I put a deposit down in May. Patiently waiting

Rokoru · 28 July 2020, 06:58 PM

It seems they didn't arrive in Europe just yet so I placed a deposit for the 149 last week. I never bought a watch whitout trying it first but they look so good on paper and in the pictures... I cant't wait!

Drdubzz · 29 July 2020, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokoru

It seems they didn't arrive in Europe just yet so I placed a deposit for the 149 last week. I never bought a watch whitout trying it first but they look so good on paper and in the pictures... I cant't wait!

I think you'll be pleased. They really killed it with the design and proportions.

Tom5518 · 29 July 2020, 05:11 AM

I was offered this one a couple months ago by my AD and it just came in yesterday. They really knocked it out of the park on these and I am thinking this might not be my last one. William is a bad influence.

1William · 29 July 2020, 09:06 PM

Congratulations. Great watch.

ap1 · 8 August 2020, 11:28 PM

Anyone handy enough to try to remove the divers extension, increase comfort?

dualcarb · 9 August 2020, 01:46 AM

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Anyone handy enough to try to remove the divers extension, increase comfort?

I looked around for references and any tips pertaining the removal of the diver extension. Nothing can be done about it. Only thing that can be done is to change the clasp itself. Luckily I have an extra clasp from my SKX bracelet. It works like a charm now.

The original clasp with the diver extension “digs” into my wrist.

And after half a day of wearing this, my wrist has this...

So this is what it looks like with the SKX clasp...

Hope this helps

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Jhowton23 · 10 August 2020, 11:05 PM

I absolutely love mine. I realized all my divers watches were pretty funky so I wanted one that was wearable and had a classic design. For the price these are sold at I feel like I stole it. I purchased through gnomon to get the JDM version here in the states and I have nothing but great things to say. Mine is pictures with a staib mesh bracelet

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JR16 · 10 August 2020, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhowton23

I absolutely love mine. I realized all my divers watches were pretty funky so I wanted one that was wearable and had a classic design. For the price these are sold at I feel like I stole it. I purchased through gnomon to get the JDM version here in the states and I have nothing but great things to say. Mine is pictures with a staib mesh bracelet

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Wow that looks phenomenal on the mesh - well done !

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jdmi32 · 11 August 2020, 08:49 AM

Wore the SBDC107 on the bracelet for the first couple of weeks and then retired it in favor of straps. This one gives me just about everything that I can ask for, from lug holes to a metal insert to a perfect size. And how can I not mention the chamfers?

SunTzu · 13 August 2020, 07:07 AM

Just got the call! My SPB145 has arrived. Wired the balance I owe. Shipping tomorrow. Friday I should post it here!

I think it might be our first SPB145?

SunTzu · 15 August 2020, 06:35 AM

SPB145 first pictures. I lined up the bezel after!

My initial impressions are I love the watch. The case, dial, hands, bezel insert, crystal, etc... The size is perfect. Love drilled lug holes.

The bracelet? Crap! I'm not being hyperbolic. This is the first thing that will go. It's cheap, flimsy, tons of play in the links, and I can see spring bars at the end links. It doesn't even make it to the end of the lugs. It was if it was an afterthought. The dive suit clasp extension is awkward.

I'm definitely going rubber and will wait for a StrapCode better quality bracelet.

To be candid, based on the bracelet, this should not be a $1,200.00 watch. I think it should be comparable to the new Sumo pricing with the same 6R35 movement. The Sumo bracelet is superior with much better end links.

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SunTzu · 15 August 2020, 08:57 AM

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1William · 15 August 2020, 10:14 PM

Congratulations. Great looking watch.

dualcarb · 15 August 2020, 11:58 PM

Boutique edition...lovely

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SunTzu · 16 August 2020, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. Great looking watch.

Thank you!

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SunTzu · 16 August 2020, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dualcarb

Boutique edition...lovely

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Thank you too.

A little different dial color to differentiate from the common black.

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SunTzu · 16 August 2020, 03:55 PM

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1William · 20 August 2020, 11:40 PM

Very nice.

25 July 2020, 06:56 AM	#1
Drdubzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Tim Location: NoVA Watch: BB58, BB36 Posts: 93	SPB143 SPB145 SPB147 SPB149 Thread How about a consolidated home for the new Prospex line of divers? My new SPB143/SBDC101 showed up today and it's as good as advertised. I'm very pleased with the whole package. Great lume too __________________ IG @watches_mostly

25 July 2020, 07:51 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,191	Great looking diver, congrats & enjoy! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

26 July 2020, 02:47 AM	#7
Drdubzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Tim Location: NoVA Watch: BB58, BB36 Posts: 93	I really like the 149, I hope that Seiko will take a cue from Tudor and do an all blue version at some point. __________________ IG @watches_mostly

27 July 2020, 01:07 PM	#10
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	My AD e-mailed me and said August for my SPB145 I put a deposit down in May. Patiently waiting __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

13 August 2020, 07:07 AM	#20
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Just got the call! My SPB145 has arrived. Wired the balance I owe. Shipping tomorrow. Friday I should post it here! I think it might be our first SPB145? __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

25 July 2020, 07:31 AM	#2
Undefeatable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Kevin Location: Irvine, CA Watch: 124060 Posts: 496	Love that one and planning purchasing soon. Question for ya, did you have to pay customs? I am trying to figure out which site to order from.

27 July 2020, 12:10 PM	#8
ddaly12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cranford Posts: 704	I’m in... very impressed. Love the size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2020, 12:10 PM	#9
ddaly12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cranford Posts: 704	Another angle... great case lines. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2020, 06:58 PM	#11
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 764	It seems they didn't arrive in Europe just yet so I placed a deposit for the 149 last week. I never bought a watch whitout trying it first but they look so good on paper and in the pictures... I cant't wait!

29 July 2020, 05:11 AM	#13
Tom5518 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Michigan Watch: Air King Posts: 1,111	I was offered this one a couple months ago by my AD and it just came in yesterday. They really knocked it out of the park on these and I am thinking this might not be my last one. William is a bad influence.

29 July 2020, 09:06 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Congratulations. Great watch.

8 August 2020, 11:28 PM	#15
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,528	Anyone handy enough to try to remove the divers extension, increase comfort?

10 August 2020, 11:05 PM	#17
Jhowton23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: John Location: Northern VA Posts: 232	I absolutely love mine. I realized all my divers watches were pretty funky so I wanted one that was wearable and had a classic design. For the price these are sold at I feel like I stole it. I purchased through gnomon to get the JDM version here in the states and I have nothing but great things to say. Mine is pictures with a staib mesh bracelet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 August 2020, 06:35 AM	#21
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	SPB145 first pictures. I lined up the bezel after! My initial impressions are I love the watch. The case, dial, hands, bezel insert, crystal, etc... The size is perfect. Love drilled lug holes. The bracelet? Crap! I'm not being hyperbolic. This is the first thing that will go. It's cheap, flimsy, tons of play in the links, and I can see spring bars at the end links. It doesn't even make it to the end of the lugs. It was if it was an afterthought. The dive suit clasp extension is awkward. I'm definitely going rubber and will wait for a StrapCode better quality bracelet. To be candid, based on the bracelet, this should not be a $1,200.00 watch. I think it should be comparable to the new Sumo pricing with the same 6R35 movement. The Sumo bracelet is superior with much better end links. Sent from Crapatalk __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

15 August 2020, 08:57 AM	#22
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Sent from Crapatalk __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

15 August 2020, 10:14 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Congratulations. Great looking watch.

15 August 2020, 11:58 PM	#24
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	Boutique edition...lovely Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 August 2020, 03:55 PM	#27
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Sent from Crapatalk __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

20 August 2020, 11:13 PM	#28
andsan09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Stockholm Watch: Glashütte/Rolex Posts: 122	Seiko Prospex 62 MAS SBP 147j & 149j

20 August 2020, 11:16 PM	#29
andsan09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Stockholm Watch: Glashütte/Rolex Posts: 122	Seiko Prospex 62 MAS SBP 147j & 149j

20 August 2020, 11:40 PM	#30
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Very nice.

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