Seiko Prospex SPB383 1968 Diver's GMT Dive Watch

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The Seiko Prospex SPB383 1968 Diver's Modern Reinterpretation GMT is the subject of today's video and we're happy to have this one on the channel on loan compliments of our channel partner and sponsor Exquisite Timepieces.
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@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

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@itsAsian513 9 ай бұрын

I have the SPB383 and there is actually a quickset date function. When you pull the crown out to the first position, turning one way will change the gmt hand, and turning the crown the other way will set the date

@josephelsemartcanhear566 9 ай бұрын

Thanks... what a relief!

@JWang-sy3ff 5 ай бұрын

Yes, the quick date setting is available. However the 6R movement is a little quite annoying. Mine SPB381 was -25 seconds per day, sent it back to Seiko to recalibrate. Seiko should back up their product more seriously, especially they call this Seiko Luxe line and charging us higher price.

@sergejcher 29 күн бұрын

@@JWang-sy3ffjust bought mine spb381j1 a month ago. For the first two weeks it was running approximately +6-7 secs/day. Now it’s approximately +2-3 seconds per day. Probably you’re just unlucky as your watch didn’t get a proper factory calibration.

@johnnyyuma7337 11 ай бұрын

I've had the SPB383J1 for about two weeks now. So far it ran really good (+/- 4 sec a day), much better than my Alpinist. Everything alligns in contrast to my other MM200, the bezel action is also very different and the diashield coating isn't as dark. It's a real stunner and I'm going to take it with me on my vacation for testing its diving capabilities!

@johnnyyuma7337 10 ай бұрын

@robin7623 Cheers mate! It's definitely an eye-catcher!

@Dadication3 Ай бұрын

Thanks bro, I’ve been wondering about accuracy before getting one, but tough choice between the black or green, stoked for you.

@Apex_Apeq 7 ай бұрын

Seiko does not over claim that the movement is as accurate as the real one, the proof is that I have this watch. I set the time 1 minute more than the time on my phone. and after 3 weeks of use I checked back, there was no change during that time. it is accurate. The movement of this watch is unlike other 6R watches. it has been improved

@hard12baller23 10 ай бұрын

Just picked mine up the other week and I’m in love with it! I was debating it until I saw it in person and I was sold. It really does look so much better in person than videos and I fell in love when I tried it on. I like that it has some weight to it compared to cheaper Seiko models you’ll find at Macys that feel kinda janky? This is a perfect daily watch and will be my workhorse for the foreseeable future

@5stringfrolic 11 ай бұрын

Hi Guy. Thanks for the great review. I have this watch and really love it. You can indeed quick set the date by pulling the crown out one click and turning it counter clockwise. Thanks again for a great review!

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

Oh cool, I didn't notice that. Excellent.

@fredcohiba100 7 ай бұрын

I can confirm that function also exists on my watch.@@JustBlueFish

@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 11 ай бұрын

I have the SPB185 and the cases on these are really nice.

@greatonreviews 11 ай бұрын

Looks awesome, I put it on the shopping bag 3 times haha - Great video!

@simmysharma6845 11 ай бұрын

That's a fine looking watch👍

@jonworkman1700 11 ай бұрын

Now thats a nice looking diver. No silly helium valve, sensibly designed hands and no daft wavy lines on the dial.

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

yeah I do have to say it does look great.

@ModernScop3z 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like someone just doesn’t like the modern seamaster design😂

@zoolander6362 10 ай бұрын

Looking at your comment history you really hate omega 😂

@downhilldummy8091 8 ай бұрын

Haha! Ok... ok... take it easy. Omega has its audience.

@bakerfly305 6 ай бұрын

Hahahha so bitter Omega is out of your price range😭🤡

@VicharB 10 ай бұрын

For this price this is really nice watch and I think I'll end up getting one in black. Mostly I am comparing this to latest Longines Hydroconquest GMT, which is about 2.5K USD, but I am liking Seiko more and it is 1K cheaper. BTW, date set, unless it is not this way on this one/movement - position 2, one way it should be GMT hand and the opposite direction it should be date set.

@stevecross1725 11 ай бұрын

Thanks guy, have a great day

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

You too!

@jimv.6631 11 ай бұрын

So glad to hear someone talk about the movement on these SPB divers. My SPB313 run 15 seconds slow per day, which is pretty bad for a watch that retails for over $1k. I'm not sure whether the movements are really that bad or Seiko just does nothing to regulate them prior to sale.

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm not sure why they keep time the way they do. I guess -15 per day is "within specifications", just barely. But they're terrible specs to begin with.

@MrZanzibar123 11 ай бұрын

You should consider watching Guy's video about how to regulate these yourself; I did and it is really easy. Got my seiko movement running spot on, after several weeks of being annoyed that it was running slow.

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

@@MrZanzibar123 You've been around for a while if you watch those old videos! Thanks

@jimv.6631 11 ай бұрын

@@MrZanzibar123 Ya, I regulated my old SNK809 a few years ago and after a few adjustments it turned out pretty well. I just don’t think I should have to do that for a watch costing that much money. Right now I’m living with it and just chalking it up to Seiko “charm.” 🙄

@MrZanzibar123 11 ай бұрын

@@JustBlueFish you know it! Glad to see you back at it big time! :)

@williambireley2529 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for reviewing this watch. I have been highly considering it. I’m not sure yet if I want to go for it over a similar priced Swiss watch that will have a better bracelet and better, COSC accuracy (like the Titoni Seascoper). Having said that, I don’t have a Seiko yet in my collection and this could be a great one to go with.

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

I'm going to be doing a video on the Seiko Speedtimer Solar Chronograph in the next week or two. So if you're looking to add a Seiko to your collection stick around for that video. I'm rather pleased with that watch.

@d3xmeister 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video !

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@schunkelperser1794 10 ай бұрын

Great video.

@btmontres1423 10 ай бұрын

This is a nice watch and the problem with Seiko is Grand Seiko. Meaning that with GS the accuracy standards we expect are high and rightly or wrong, we want that to be not as far off as they really are with Seiko. And I don’t think that’s asking too much which I think you’re pointing out. Seems like a weird strategy tho to under deliver on accuracy and still price their timepieces as if accuracy didn’t matter, and especially when this is historically the very thing that makes Seiko so great, i.e. the Swiss observatory timing trials in the mid-20th century and later quartz crisis… Thanks for another thoughtful review and may all your timepieces be -3 to +5 seconds a day or better.

@RoberttSmithh 18 күн бұрын

That spiderman shirt is so cute dude haha looks good on you

@JustBlueFish 13 күн бұрын

Thanks, I have a similar one with little Jaws sharks too. I really like these Rsvlts shirts.

@TheBimmer74 11 ай бұрын

The GMT function of this watch is called a True GMT and the lack of a quick set date is normal for such a movement. If one wants the quick set date, then the Seiko 5 SSK GMT offers this because it is a Caller GMT. I did purchase the SSK GMT and almost bought this watch too but other reviews of it are reporting disappointing lume vs what a Seiko diver normally provides. Still it is a beautiful watch and I still might try one and evaluate the lume for myself. Great review by the way.😅

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

The lume was excellent on my example.

@collabogast 10 ай бұрын

This one is called a caller GMT. The reviewer was wrong saying you can't set the date because you actually can. You're wrong in calling it a true GMT because than you should have known that it is the 12-hour hand that you can set instead of the 24h hand. Got the SPB385 myself so was surprised when he mentioned not being able to set the date. He's wearing a smart-watch anyway so what does he know.

@TheBimmer74 10 ай бұрын

@collabogast yes you're correct. I thought since he couldn't quick set the date that it was perhaps a true GMT but have since done more research and discovered that it is a Caller GMT so I don't know why he couldn't quick set the date. How do you like yours? I'm actually considering one myself. Does the lume last all night 🌙??

@collabogast 10 ай бұрын

@@TheBimmer74 I mean I still enjoy watching it after 2 months. It's a good looking watch and the finishing is great. The lume is good. No complaints there. Don't get this one though unless you really care about the GMT complication. If you don't care about the GMT, you can get similar watches for cheaper. I just really wanted a good looking GMT because I work from abroad a lot and a Rolex GMT master II is outside of my budget. Tudor black bay GMT is another good option. Still contemplating that one..

@uralpilot 7 ай бұрын

And that all from a guy wearing a smart watch.

@chi-towncalifornia5916 11 ай бұрын

Seiko really needs to introduce toolless quick adjustment clasps on their watches over a grand, especially with how many affordable watches are beginning to have those clasps nowadays. Otherwise, I really like what I see here.

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

Yeah it's crazy they're so far behind on this.

@SilojensenDK 5 ай бұрын

I've had two 6Rs, both needed daily setting, +/-25 secs. Three 4Rs, two of which run great, one a little slow, -15 sec. Three 7S, that all run great, in fact my most accurate mechanical watch ever was my Sea Urchin.

@gtcih 7 ай бұрын

I just brought home this watch today. I went to buy the new blue Sumo and bought this instead. The watch is beautiful. However I was disappointed in the timegrapher results. I also bought a King Turtle with the 4R36. This actually runs better.

@EdsTechReview 9 ай бұрын

Do we know if the bracelet is pins and collars for the links?

@Dadication3 Ай бұрын

If you aren’t subscribed to this watch enthusiast, you must not be one yourself. This reference strikes me as an SLA case for much less $ with improved 6R accuracy, with SLA handset as well.

@abhi4ify 6 ай бұрын

Would u consider this to be a better buy at $1300?? I've a local AD who is willing to give me this offer but till Dec 31

@kaczynski2333 Ай бұрын

If you want a "fun and affordable" Seiko, they produce the Seiko 5

@hubert-williams3379 10 ай бұрын

Hey, I've always been a watch person so much were I would buy knock offs of Movados and other big name brands to sell and to wear.. well that was a very long time ago. I now realise the repercussion behind that. My most revered brand is G-Shock, Breitling and Audemars Piguet.. .. I recently purchase another G-shock GST B1000 .. cost $350 this was my choice so thath I would hold off from buying the Breitling which comes in at $6,500.. I will purchase the breitling some time later. I am a watch freak! I own 7 watches, 6 are of relative value..

@robertkocur5355 10 ай бұрын

I believe it does have a quick set date.

@marcocastagnetti7086 11 ай бұрын

For the price should it be cosc.??

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

It’s not Swiss so it can’t technically be cosc certified. But being an equivalent accuracy would be nice. I’d be ok with +/- 10s per day.

@marcocastagnetti7086 11 ай бұрын

@@JustBlueFish( I know) sorry I meant in terms of accuracy, but ten sec either way isn't bad, but then again with a eta 2824 you can get better timing even without cosc.

@TinBin-Craig 11 ай бұрын

nice watch i love it a lot but i would never buy one because of the accuracy ... cheers

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

Yeah it's not ideal.

@dado380 5 ай бұрын

Seiko-Epson is a huge conglomerate,they had 12 billion $ net revenue in 23’. They are not some shitty microbrand,they deseved to go upmarket beacuse they were sold for decades way under the price.Seiko has also army of loyal fans which will buy Seiko no matter price or qc.

@dougng78 11 ай бұрын

Seiko can start charging me more than $300 for a watch when they start delivering one that has aligned chapter rings, bezels and hands and actually regulates their movements. Tired of receiving seikos only to turn them back around to my watchmaker to make them right. My last seiko was a king samurai and the bezel and chapter ring were misaligned and the hands didn’t stack on top of each other at 12 o’clock. And it ran 28 seconds fast. I’ll stick with micro brands that want to build a heritage, not exclusively rely on their past.

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

Your complaints are valid, for sure. The brand does a lot of stuff right, when it comes to design especially. But QC is still lacking, and it's been an issue for years - you think they'd get it right by now.

@dougng78 11 ай бұрын

But are they even designing anymore? Most of what people are paying attention to these days are just old designs that they’ve microwaved again and again.

@andrewf5390 9 ай бұрын

This movement certainly DOES have a quick-set date. Position one is just the watch running with hand-winding possible. Position two the crown advances the GMT hand (only advances) and if rotated the opposite direction advances the date. Flyer GMTs are more convenient for adjust the local time quickly, while caller (like this) GMTs are more convenient for adjusting your second time zone. It is only on a Flyer GMT where the date can only be advanced (or backed up) by rotating the local hour hand forward or backward.

@mathewazzopard8100 24 күн бұрын

You buy the Seiko, then go through the hassle to find a decent aftermarket bracelet, possibly strapcode or uncle, then another hassle to go through customs clearance, the a third hassle to slap it on. The 2 days later you need to go through a 4th hassle, set the correct time because of the atrocious Seiko accuracy......too much hassle.....you end up selling it with a 50% but regardless that, you never look back, not until Seiko decides to 1st regulate their movements, 2nd use decent bracelets/clasps for their min $1.5k watches, 3rd improve their QC......

@stujo718 11 ай бұрын

But couldn’t they have both price point’s covered in the range? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@samdown1914 9 ай бұрын

The date does quick set, you roll the crown one way for gmt and other for date set.....

@ducuBAR 11 ай бұрын

Mmmmm, 42mm 😢

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

It’s not too bad

@chi-towncalifornia5916 11 ай бұрын

Seikos tend to wear smaller than their diameters would have you believe.

@djr4840 Ай бұрын

The lack of a raised or jeweled pip or lack thereof, is disappointing on a rather intriguing timepiece.

@KC-bv9kf 10 ай бұрын

Dude, you know the difference between caller vs traveler gmt, right?!

@marcgoulding5230 11 ай бұрын

This is probably just subjective - but the 4.30 date is very jarring. I'd rather have no date at all.

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

I don’t mind it. Actually I kind of dislike watches with a 6 o’clock date. But this is, not ideal, but not a deal breaker.

@marcgoulding5230 11 ай бұрын

Same here - not the end of the world@@JustBlueFish

@estuardoroldan1213 5 ай бұрын

Good review. One comment though. Tou state that there is no way to set the date other than advancing the hours on the watch. This is not correct. Once you unscrew the crown, and pull it to the first position, is you turn the crown towards you (counterclockwise) the date will change. Just remember not to perform this while the hands are on the “northern hemisphere” of the dial. Please rectify this.

@user-jo6lx6hu8k 11 ай бұрын

Seiko lost my business due to their constant QC issues and cost cutting measures.

@jamesmcmanamy4704 9 ай бұрын

Nice but about $600 too much

@desireless4092 6 ай бұрын

I am getting really frustrated with Seiko. I mean.. I understand the increase in price but at the same time they pull this stupid limited edition runs to increase interest, demand and FOMO. Like, the only awesome release they did this year is the cool 70's SRPK17K1, that although "limited" is still widely available and is a bit more easy on the wallet. Out of that I really wanna get mid tier Seiko but with their 6L or 8L movements that they gatekeep so much. Come on Seiko.. Stop doing this...

@ptykozoon1658 8 ай бұрын

you're wearing an apple watch, and reviewing this? kind of a paradox

@JustBlueFish 8 ай бұрын

I've been reviewing traditonal watches for 6 years. I also wear an Apple Watch when I feel like it. Next time I can wear my Submariner if it'll make you feel better?

@ptykozoon1658 8 ай бұрын

i had to think about this for a bit. i think i dislike apple as it's screams to me conformity. but there are certainly exceptions to the rule. i also admire watches mostly for their aesthetics, so i feel like people that wear apple have no sense of that. though obvious exceptions to that rule as well. you must admit you're being cheeky in wearing one and reviewing a thousand dollar seiko but i mean no offense @@JustBlueFish

@theleastsignificantbit4794 10 ай бұрын

Seiko’s watches in this price range do everything *but* tell the time with accuracy. The Slim Turtle I own will lose 2 seconds a day for a week then run way too fast the next week. Complete trash-these watches are jewelry, nothing more. If you need something on your wrist that tells accurate time, buy a G-Shock square and save yourself the money and aggravation.

@danielstidham8936 Ай бұрын

Going upscale means better QC bezel and chapter ring mis alignment is bullshit at any price 100-200 china knock offs decent QC NO EXCUSES SEIKO

@JR-gp2zk 11 ай бұрын

Don't shill for Seiko. It's the reason why no one subscribes to you anymore. This is a good $500 watch. How can Seiko make a $350 Sekio 5 GMT, but charge 4 times more for this?

@JustBlueFish 11 ай бұрын

How can they charge 4x more? Because people will pay it? How can any brand charge what they do... because people will pay it. They did research, picked a price, and the market accepted the price. That said I pointed out multiple issues I have with this/all Seiko watches in the video. But I'm sure you watched less than 10% of the whole video so how would you know.

@JustBlueFish 10 ай бұрын

@@fungus70 I am literally holding it in the video... you are an idiot.