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They might be large for some smaller wrists but overall - an amazing watch.
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Today my SPB143J1
Well, drat then re: small wrists. And, nice Seiko.
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They might be large for some smaller wrists but overall - an amazing watch.
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Today my SPB143J1
Not great actually. I have to correct the time about every week. Looks like they are losing about 1-2 minutes.
Still within the rated accuracy? Which I don't recall, but is rather lenient, IIRC. Definitely the biggest drawback to me.
And, nice Seiko.
^ One of my favourite newer production watches (for this or the other thread).
How's the accuracy been for you? And I believe someone else here has one - @Newcomer, maybe? - so same question for them...
Not great actually. I have to correct the time about every week. Looks like they are losing about 1-2 minutes.
Last I checked, mine was gaining 5-10 seconds a day when worn regularly. I wind it 15-20 times when I set it, wear it for the day and typically see it has only gained a few seconds the next day. I've heard similar stories from others that own the 6R35: wear it every day and it has great accuracy; let it sit for a day or two and the numbers are more erratic.
If I like their looks and they're off by a few minutes after a couple of months, that's good enough for me.
Yes. One of the Seiko criticisms is that they ship watches that might be spot on in accuracy or off by 20 seconds a day. Seiko does not seem to do much to regulate their watches before shipping. On the other hand, there are microbrands that use Seiko movements and regulate them in multiple positions before shipping that gain or lose a few seconds per day. The one warning is that their movements run at a lower frequency than ETA movements, so Seiko is more prone to positional variances (running faster dial up versus dial down) and I've always noticed the accuracy change when the power reserve is at its end.A few minutes after a couple of months would be fine, the problem is that with this rating it could be 25 minutes in two months.
Is this something that can be adjusted by a watch repair shop to be more accurate?
So it sounds like the accuracy can be regulated and improved upon, but the precision becomes spotty when worn irregularly. Thanks for the replies.
Are there any Seiko models with the same/similar design as the spb143, but with a better movement? Wasn't there a limited edition or something?
edit: It must be this one:
SEIKO PROSPEX SEIKO DIVER'S WATCH 55th Anniversary Limited Editions | Seiko Watch Corporation
A special anniversary models suitable for the finale of 2020, which celebrated the 55th anniversary of the Seiko diver's watch will appear. Based on the historical models released in 1965 and 1970, which are the milestones of Seiko diver's watch history.www.seikowatches.com
movement:
Seiko Caliber 8L35 Watch Movement
Manufacturer Seiko Caliber Number 8L35, 8L35A Movement Type Automatic In-House? Yes Diameter (needs confirmed) Casing Diameter (needs confirmed) Height (needs confirmed) Jewels 26 Vibrations Per Hour 28,800 bph Lift Angle 53 degrees Shock System? Diashock Mainspring SPRON Power Reserve ~50 hours...calibercorner.com
apparently rated at -10/+15 - not that much of an improvement, sadly. And being limited, maybe not even available?
So it sounds like the accuracy can be regulated and improved upon, but the precision becomes spotty when worn irregularly. Thanks for the replies.
Are there any Seiko models with the same/similar design as the spb143, but with a better movement? Wasn't there a limited edition or something?
edit: It must be this one:
SEIKO PROSPEX SEIKO DIVER'S WATCH 55th Anniversary Limited Editions | Seiko Watch Corporation
A special anniversary models suitable for the finale of 2020, which celebrated the 55th anniversary of the Seiko diver's watch will appear. Based on the historical models released in 1965 and 1970, which are the milestones of Seiko diver's watch history.www.seikowatches.com
movement:
Seiko Caliber 8L35 Watch Movement
Manufacturer Seiko Caliber Number 8L35, 8L35A Movement Type Automatic In-House? Yes Diameter (needs confirmed) Casing Diameter (needs confirmed) Height (needs confirmed) Jewels 26 Vibrations Per Hour 28,800 bph Lift Angle 53 degrees Shock System? Diashock Mainspring SPRON Power Reserve ~50 hours...calibercorner.com
apparently rated at -10/+15 - not that much of an improvement, sadly. And being limited, maybe not even available?