I brought both of them and absolutely love them.

I lusted after the 143 for a long time, but when I went into the Seiko boutique and tried them both on, I was converted to the 317. I felt that the 317 actually wears a bit smaller visually because the bezel is actually about 39mm across and, as you say, is less dressy. I think if they shaved a couple mm off the 143 in diameter and and 1mm in height it would be the perfect GADO diver. I managed to pick up the 317 for about $600 US in Hong Kong, and at that price I just couldn't resist. Have ordered the Uncle Seiko oyster style bracelet for it and I'm super excited to get it on there! Strangely, I've found that the movement has become more accurate in the last couple of weeks I've been wearing it. For the first few days, it was running at about +5 to +10 seconds per day, and now it's down to +2 or 3. I agree that the lume is slightly disappointing. This is my first Seiko and, from their reputation, I was really expecting to be a torch in the dark, which it wasn't. Still pretty good though.

@KirbyYoung

8 ай бұрын

That is an absolute bragain! Can't refuse a good-looking watch at that price. I agree that the oyster bracelet might be better suited on the 317. It'll look like a better version of the seiko mini turtle. I'm happy with the accuracy of the watch. Since I don't really wear them longer than two days tops, except if I go on a vacation. Thanks for sharing your experience, man!

The 143 and the 237 are the ones I went for. Iconic.

Got myself both n I’m freakin loving it 🎉

@KirbyYoung

8 ай бұрын

Glad to know I’m not the only one. Thanks for watching!

Kirby, Ive not long had my 143, and it was running fast. So over a couple of days of trial and error (no timegrapher) I've regulated it and it is now absolutely spot on for daily wear! And to boot .... I can just tweak it overnight if I need to, simply by how I position it. Definitely worth doing! 👍

@KirbyYoung

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I’m going to try to wear it again for a week and observe the movement.

I really liked this comparison

In my eyes the dial of the 143 is a bit misty compared to the 317 which is more legible. My personal favourite though is the 317 due to the crown position at 4 o clock. Thank you for the comparison man!

@KirbyYoung

8 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I love them both and yes legibility is much better on the 317.

@d.kashani

7 ай бұрын

it’s the sun ray dial

Its different enough to have both!

SPB143 has a steel bezel insert, not aluminium. If a watch is suddenly running extremely fast it is probably magnetized. Your SPB143 was probably magnetized during the trip - try to demagnetize it first.

@KirbyYoung

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out, I didn't notice it. Yeah I'll probably try that first, and if it still runs bad, I'll have to adjust. It is too soon for a service since it is almost a year of ownership. Appreciate it.

I have both and really enjoy wearing them. Also have SPB213 white dial limited edition of the 62MAS but it doesn't get as much wrist time as the grey dial.

@KirbyYoung

7 ай бұрын

Yeah the grey dial blends well with almost anything. Thanks for watching!

Thankyou, great review. I just ordered a 317 'Slim Turtle' and will be selling my other turtles.

@KirbyYoung

3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you switched over to the slim turtle. Hope you like it!

I really like both of these, but with my big wrists, they are just a bit too small. The Samurai and Turtle are the perfect sizes for me, and I have both. 😂

@KirbyYoung

8 ай бұрын

Those are two great watches already! Thanks for watching!

Nice comparison. I love the 317 and it’s good to see some great shots of it in the wild. What is your wrist size for reference please?

@KirbyYoung

4 ай бұрын

6.5in wrist size. Yeah I prefer to take it out and get shots with it rather than just indoor scenarios, to give a more realistic view of the watch. Thanks for watching!

Do you still own your lx?

Whats your take on spb 383? Hope you review it soon.

@KirbyYoung

8 ай бұрын

Haven’t had the chance to wear one yet but hopefully soon. Thanks for watching!

SPB143's hard coating makes it look gray - almost like titanium. Is it the same with SPB317?

@KirbyYoung

4 ай бұрын

I believe they both have the hard coating. It’s just that the spb143’s bracelet is also covered in hard coating. Giving it a much darker tone overall.

Mm200 comparison please ?

@KirbyYoung

2 күн бұрын

If I get my hands on the mm200. I'll compare these three.

Hi! What is the music at the start?

@KirbyYoung

3 ай бұрын

Seratonin from the Sun by Rage