What time is it? Watches and horology

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PawG

I really like the new SPB143/145/147 Seiko divers but the reviews are scary. Anyone’s got one? That bracelet doesn’t look like a £200 worth of bracelet.

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Howard in reply to @PawG

I've got one. The 147. I really like it but understand that some aren't in to gilt. The rubber strap is real nice. Wouldn't buy one with a bracelet as the bracelet is, like you say, wanting.

Out of the box it runs fast which is annoying. About five mins a week I think.

For the money I think their QC isn't really good enough. The hour pip on the bezel is a poor design for automated assembly; on too many it looks misaligned.

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Regal in reply to @Howard

five mins a week

That’s terrible from a 6R. That can’t be within the quoted accuracy can it? I know Seiko underreports accuracy but I’ve never had a 4R or 6R that was more than +6s/day. Maybe check if it’s magnetised.

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