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@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. YT is a tough beast and there's some great channels out there.

As an owner of this watch the gap on the bracelet lugs is a non issue, I wear mine on the bracelet most of the time and it is very comfortable. This watch is a winner.

@mracekproductions

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Another brilliant review Dale! The intro was really great, so was the transition to the lume. Keep up the good work and I can’t wait to see what’s next 😃

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks my friend thank you for the continued support.

Awesome review! Beautifully shot and described. You Covered All the bases on a watch that covers all the bases for a great dive watch

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks 🙏 really appreciate the kind words

Excellent work sir, enjoyed your Traska review too. More people need to know your channel.

@mracekproductions

2 жыл бұрын

Very kind thank you appreciate it

Well done mate, another fantastic review. This thing is a strap monster and you showed that well.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

cheers mate it sure is! Thanks for the comment and watching :-)

Great stuff Dale, top quality as usual. Keep it the excellent work !!

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind thank you mate appreciate it

Great review! One of the best for this watch. Such a perfect timepiece as well.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Amazing shots and cinematography. I can't wait to get my spb143. i also ordered the waffle strap and it looks really good in the video and can't wait to wear them.

@mracekproductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and congrats ! It’s an awesome piece ! I hope you really enjoy it

How come your vid never popped up when I search SPB143? This is one of the best reviews with a love of eye candy b-rolls! I watched a couple of your other video’s. All are great! You’ve got me subscribed.

@mracekproductions

2 жыл бұрын

Oh really that’s strange it didn’t come up!!! Grrrr well I’m glad you found it and I’m glad you enjoyed it ! Comments like this make me happy and make me want to do more videos ! Thanks for the sub and lovely comment

@91JDMZ32

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I was just wondering the same! I’ve searched and searched about this watch and have never seen this video, but it was randomly at the top of my homepage today 🤷🏻‍♂️

Nice Watch and also a high quality review! Thank you!

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ! Appreciate it

Wow that was an INTENSE intro man! 👌

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha hopefully in a good way !!

Very well done video. Excellent shots and fun to watch.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much B appreciate it

Great review! It looks perfect on that gray nato strap for me 😊

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks 🙏 grey NATO is hard to beat for summer !

Great review! I think it looks especially good on the Artem too.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 so much for watching mate. It certainly goes with most straps

Love the review mate! I’m not a fan of the pin and collars myself. But the watch itself is very nice overall 👍

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stu. Screwed links would be better but overall the pin and collars work fine - as long as you put the tiny collar back in

I specialise in collecting independents and high horology time pieces, but I have a soft spot for seiko watches. I have a collection especially in dive watches. Good quality and very wearable.. Seiko are doing great watches at current time with their design and also very functional tool watches. This particular piece is beautiful and very well executed, which am very fortunate to have purchased. A great sports watch. The simplicity a d the waffle bracelet attracted me to this piece. Also love the rubber bracelet that the dive time pieces have. One of the most comfortable in the market.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Well said and couldn’t agree more ! Thanks for watching

Some great camera moves. Love the ones especially after 5:00. Excellent review! 👍

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks so much ! Would love to do all macro but think people will get bored haha

@spektrograf

3 жыл бұрын

@@mracekproductions love the mix... and enjoyed the outdoors shot, too. 😉👍

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@spektrograf Glad you noticed :-)

Beautifully done!

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Tremendous stuff. They really makes strides with this range after a shaky release in 2017.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben always appreciate the support and yes nice to see Seiko slowly making improvements

Amazing video, love this watch.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always mate

Was my dream watch , went in to buy one today and it was hilariously small on my wrist 🤔 still love it.. back to the drawing board I think

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Have to comfortable with what you wear I guess. Good luck with the hunt What about a Longines Legend Diver ? Or a bigger Seiko like a turtle or sumo ?

In the newest version, they traded the nice big date window for a smaller one with applied lume pip on the side to meet the new ISO standards. The dial looks now even more asymetric...

@mracekproductions

2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool didn’t know this thanks for sharing !

Definitely grail for my realistic range

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it ! Great goal to have

@91JDMZ32

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Did you get it yet? 😀

Amazing video as usual, Dale! Do keep it up! 👍🙂

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch appreciate it

Been looking forward to this one. You killed it brother!

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for the support my friend, much appreciated.

@Thankyou_3

3 жыл бұрын

@@mracekproductions yes, great video. I am a senior so had a tough time hearing your voice while you were playing the back ground noise during the video. Otherwise great work man.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thankyou_3 apologies that you found the audio difficult. I’m conscious of the background music and thought it was adjusted enough. Will endeavor to make it quieter next time. Thanks for watching.

@Thankyou_3

3 жыл бұрын

@@mracekproductions I don’t think it was volume, I think the music was taking the importance of what you were trying to convey.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thankyou_3 music is subjective 😊 but I’ll keep it in mind. Thank you 🙏

awesome review also a happy owner of this gorgeous watch, also am rocking it on the waffle how do you find the artem strap on this watch in comparison to the waffle. Keep up the good work

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again ! I love it on both to be honest. I have an original seiko rubber strap (as on the 145) on it’s way which should be pretty sweet too.

@alexpreuss114

3 жыл бұрын

@@mracekproductions ohhhhh wow, hopefully we'll get to see the new strap on the channel once it arrives keep up the sweet content

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexpreuss114 most likely you’ll see it on my IG page 😉

Definitely my favorite Seiko Diver. Unfortunately I recently tried one on and like basically every other Seiko Diver it just wears too thick for my tastes. Now I am looking at an Oris 65 instead. Still a beautiful watch though

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

It’s slimmer than some but like a lot of automatic divers, you are going to have some thickness.

I love those black straps @ 3:00. Do you mind giving the links for them? Awesome review BTW.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Left is a sailcloth by Artem Strap and right is waffle strap by Uncle Seiko

@bndz046

3 жыл бұрын

@@mracekproductions thank you

If we were all honest this piece is more than good for a one watch collection. It’s such a great watch.

@mracekproductions

2 жыл бұрын

Yup 💯 mate

Can you give a link of all the watch you used?

I subscibed after 30 sec of this vid. Never happened before.

@mracekproductions

Жыл бұрын

Wow 😯 thankyou so much appreciate it very kind

awesome video. does anyone know if there is a way to get that black OEM Seiko rubber strap like the SPB147 has?

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes I did it (check out my IG page for pics and small review) you will need to call local Seiko Boutique and speak with spare parts department asking for the 147 strap

Subscribed. Great video. Which tropic strap is that? My uncle seiko is stiff and spring bars make noise when I move the strap.

@mracekproductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate it ! It’s actually a waffle strap by uncle seiko lol 😆

Yeah agree with what you said about Seiko’s QC... could be better

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Man if they stepped up QC you couldn’t fault them !

So when the watch has the word automatic on the face does it not mean that no winding or battery is needed and that daily wear is enough to maintain the watches ability to function?

@mracekproductions

2 жыл бұрын

If it’s been wound enough initially then yes that’s correct. Google automatic movements 😊😊

Thanks, very thorough review. Do you know a good place to pick these up in Australia?

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it. I sourced mine second hand from the USA so best bet is to try local watch forums on facebook for local stuff

@ScoobyDJ.

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! l haven't seen any second-hand on EBay and not signed up to Facebook. I'll probably try and buy it from a retailer in the USD because it seems to work out cheaper that way and I want to have a fresh history with the watch and hopefully get some assurance the bezel lines up. I have a cheaper Alpinist spb123j with the same movement, not completely sure how these are priced compared to say the Alpinist, but from my research most people are saying they are worth it. Like most people, I wish they signed the crowns on both of these watches. I've been wondering how difficult it would be to find a replacement signed crown for these models. All seems like a lot of effort though and it's not a deal breaker for me.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScoobyDJ. really depends if its a straight swap or if the stem is replaced as well. I'm not sure. A signed crown is a nice detail but it's not something thats a deal breaker for a watch, it's not like I stare at the side of the crown all day long ! ;-)

@johanvanniekerk2282

3 жыл бұрын

Try Watsons, online. They’re in Tasmania and have some good pricing. Contact them if the item isn’t listed on their website. I e ordered from them a few times and they’re very good.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@johanvanniekerk2282 sweet I’ll keep that in mind as well !!

Well-done video. What is the width of the bracelet at the clasp ends? (Not the width of the clasp itself)

@mracekproductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I don’t have this piece anymore so I’m not sure sorry

@daveLin104

Жыл бұрын

@@mracekproductions hi why you sell ?

May I know where I can get the waffle strap? I ordered one on Amazon but it didn't fit because pin is too thick.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

its an Uncle Seiko

@youngminyang8935

3 жыл бұрын

@@mracekproductions thank you for your answer 🙏

just checking in to see if you are at 10k subs yet

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

If only that were true 😂

Silly question but does this watch need to be handwound or does body movement wind it?

@emaic

2 жыл бұрын

It's an automatic so yes body movement winds it 👍

@Matgunman

Жыл бұрын

This has a 6R35 movement which means it can be charged by winding it or by moving around.

Do you prefer this one over the sinn 104??

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Tough call both have pros / cons Overall I like the seiko a little more

Are you proud having this watch??

Can you please the brand name of that waffle rubber strap

@mracekproductions

2 ай бұрын

Uncle Seiko straps

so, in 1 to 10, whats ur rate ?

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

I don't rate watches I just inform you about the good and bad and then you make that decision. Everyone has different opinions so do your research :-)

I wish I could like this video every time I watch it! 😐

@mracekproductions

Жыл бұрын

Very kind thankyou

Anyone thinks this is better than an Oris Aquis?

@mracekproductions

2 жыл бұрын

only had an Aquis in hand for a few minutes so I cant say

Much prefer on waffle. Can't stand the gap in the bracelet between lugs.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Lol it’s not that bad but each to their own. Most admit being summer in Oz I’ve been wearing it on sailcloth and the OEM SEIKO silicone 👌👌

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And then I saw the price... LOL, Seiko is out of its mind.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Second hand market not so bad 😉 but as I said, everyone’s opinion on price is subjective 😊😊

@blabrada5627

3 жыл бұрын

Its well worth the price, seiko didnt raise the price just to raise it. Although i sold the one i had, its a quality piece and a good value

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@blabrada5627 agreed. The movement is a lot better, finishing of the rest of the watch is fantastic and hardened finishing is great for everyday wear for me especially with young kids!

SEIKO ALIGN YOUR GODDAM BEZELS

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

This one is oh so close haha

Why can’t they include a day and date complication with a framed window? That would be perfect and not so bland.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Because it would look unbalanced and not match the rest of the markers... in my opinion. And I don't find it boring but hey we all have different tastes!If you want a day/date get a seiko 5 sport or an SKX ;-)

@seanliew7343

3 жыл бұрын

@@mracekproductions but I was just being pragmatic and practical. Sometimes people will lose track of day therefore for me a watch preferably comes with this feature. Unbalanced with markers I am afraid I cannot subscribe to it. Plenty of diver’s watch style comes with this complication. It’s immaterial and it’s a matter of preference to capitalise on margins or even pricing structure.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@seanliew7343 Like I said your opinion and thats fine. As long as I have a date I'm happy...for me...

@96Gilles

3 жыл бұрын

Personally I prefer a date window with the date-wheel color matching the dial, so it blends in nicely. I agree with Dale, the look of the day/date windows on the 5kx and SKX doesn’t belong on a watch like this. The only place you should put a day window is at 12 o’clock, in my opinion.

@gmshadowtraders

3 жыл бұрын

Because they are cheap asses and don't like poor people like you.

i’d say the bezel is stiff. who is with me?

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Nope wasn’t on this one

Boring after sometime. Looks bigger on wrist than you would think. And one more thing overpriced

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Disagree apart from the price. But that’s ok we all like different things

@MANZE077

3 жыл бұрын

To each his own. I ve had the watch for 1 month and love it. Definitely a keeper.

@mracekproductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@MANZE077 exactly mate ! Still really enjoying mine after nearly 2 months now. Thanks for the comment

@fnagdungdagint

3 жыл бұрын

To me, it it’s stunning. An Incredibly clean, understated and sporty beauty. However, I do agree it’s expensive. Probably slightly too expensive to take the leap.

@MANZE077

3 жыл бұрын

@@fnagdungdagint I dont know if you have seen it in person. If you have not, check it out and you will see how beautiful it is on the wrist. Im biased as I bought it.