I don’t understand why everyone is bashing the price. It compares to a Tudor Black Bay in specs and wearability for 1/3 of the price. I think it’s a steal, it depends what you compare it to

Thanks for the upload! This WILL be my next watch. My current daily driver is a SRPD55 that I put on an Uncle Seiko waffle and just love the thing. If I could wave a magic wand and change anything it would be make it just a teeny bit shorter in height and have an all brushed case. Seiko answered and released this SPB317 - classic colourway, classic aluminum bezzle, all brushed case and just a teeny bit shorter than the SRPD. Absolutely timeless design. There's just no need to get all fancy and ruin the formula with gimmicks, I mean complications. You can't go wrong with understated. It never goes out of style.

Is it pricey? YES. But the size and design are absolutely killer. I love its aesthetic. It’s taken function to an art.

I also thought it's just too expensive and rather plain but after wearing my friend's piece for a few days, I got to appreciate how well made and special this really is.

The white dial SPB313 is really special and looks fantastic! Great size and so wearable.

Bingo! Lose that darn unsettling timegrapher and wear your Seiko. When fully wound, they run remarkably accurately (mine within a second per day on the wrist). Cheers, Rob!

For me this was the perfect dive watch, I was looking at the Willard reissue and the King Turtle, then I found this one and it had everything I wanted in my first automatic Seiko. Plus I prefer rubber straps, they just work, and it's the main reason why I wear my Arnie so much.

Got mine 2 days ago for a little over 700.00 from Arizona fine timepieces. 1st purchase from them and it was awesome. Sent an offer they approved and I asked if they could pick the one out with best alignment. The replied saying no problem at all. Love this piece on my 7.5 inch wrist. Immediately put it on strapcode waffle.

Seiko has foreseen the hyperflation and started it before it was cool. Now the rest of the world is keeping up with Seiko and their prices will eventually look normal. Genius move.

A really tough sell. Even if it's made in Japan, the Japanese yen is way down this year, versus the dollar, so the price doesn't make sense. This is a chunk of steel, regular movement (6r-whatever) and 200m - a $250 watch from five years ago.

It's not cheap, but I guess Seiko knows the nostalgia it brings. So Seiko knew how people like me would pull the trigger on this. I was willing to pay premium for the emotional factor that it brings. And for the size, too. I just have a 6.25-in wrist, and couldn't have enjoyed anything bigger than this watch. Even the Land Turtle felt big. But this one, oh boy, feels perfect and comfortable on my wrist. So I also have to thank Seiko for coming out with something that's accessible to persons with small wrists. For all that, I paid a premium. Can't say I'm disappointed.

I have the SPB237 with the 6R35. And I couldn't be happier with the accuracy I get out of the caliber.

I love the look of this watch - The hands are perfect and I love the size. But I agree the price is too high for me but once there are discounts I would be interested

This is about as perfect as a non-8L Seiko diver gets. I’m more than happy to pay the asking price. The fact that it hasn’t caught fire is frankly mind boggling. I guess these days Seiko “fans” need an influencer to validate a Seiko diver first before they can get excited about it 🙄

I’ve honestly had no issues with the 6R35, my alpinist runs -3seconds per day. Maybe I got lucky. Beautiful diver by the way! 😊

Another great review by Random Rob. Very informative. Answered all of my questions regarding this watch. Actually after listening to this review I’m going to pull the trigger on the SPB317. Thank you again Rob.

I have the new 8000 gilt , i love it, the new style braclett is really nice and very comfortable. only down side is only two micro ajustments available.6r35 movement seems to be very accurate for me on wrist, a bit indifferent on bed side locker. All brushed case and braclett looks really killer. and you'll also notice the new short clasp , more braclett showing. I would like to thank you for all the work you put in to your channel , Long time subscriber , and Hi from Ireland.

I have the Willard in this same color and same movement. So far it's running +2 seconds a day. Haven't been able to put this watch down since I got it.

Its worth $900 because in ten years time it will still be worth $700 or more. Buy an everyday better spec watch that isn't a Seiko it will be worth nothing. Seiko bracelets are just awful to me. (except the chintzy rattly SKX 007 jubilee). I will wait for Uncle Seiko to come up with a decent replacement. My Seiko 317 is the only Seiko I will ever own now. But hey, we all need to have one Seiko in the collection and this piece wears fantastic

i agree with you rob. i wore the watch day and night for a week. i measured the rate deviation every day and it averaged +7 seconds. the highest rate deviation was +12 sec/24h and the lowest rate deviation was +4 sec/24h

Coincidentally, Nick helped me purchase a Grand Seiko Spring Drive last week. He gave me a great deal. It was pre-owned but it looked brand new. Regarding this watch, I think it’s worth the price. I like the Turtle, but the indices look cheap and I’m over bigger watches. This watch looks more refined than the Turtle, so for me, it’s worth the price. A Rolex is double the price of a Tutor, but not really twice the watch. I know they’re minor differences, but it makes a world of difference.

I always had issues with Seiko movements running poorly. My Sarb, SKX, and 5 series. I bought the SNE573 and love it. The solar quartz is accurate and has all the things Seiko I love. I had no issue with Seiko because they're affordable watches. But moving up on prices they need better movements IMO.

Such a sleek Seiko diver. I like the power reserve. My only gripe is the traffic light second hand. Had it been anything else, I most likely would have bought it. Just like you, I have a Turtle and I'll be sticking with that for now.

If it had Tudor, Doxa or any other entry level luxury on the dial you wouldnt think twice in paying 900 USD. And you wouldnt think it doesnt live up to those expectations.

I think the white faced version on the bracelet has your name all over it, Rob!

You’re a aversion to the 4 o’clock crown is like my aversion to cilantro… simply a matter of taste.

400....that's it, that's all I'd pay for it.

I was wearing it for a week straight... +1 sec after 5 days!

I still prefer the SKX007 chassis to any of the Turtle case variants. Just like you always did Rob in your earlier videos when you were transposing Turtle movements into SKX bodies. I have owned both. There is a reason the SKX achieved icon status and the Turtle as popular as it was and I have owned a couple, never measured up to the SKX. The new model you show maybe preferable to the standard Turtle but would have to spend time with it but aesthetically, the SKX is a special watch. My vote.

I love this one. But I'm going to hold off on getting it because I know that Seiko is going to release a metric ton of variants, and there will be a colorway I enjoy way more than the ones currently out. And the sizing makes it better for my small wrist than the new titanium Citizen Challenge Diver reissue. I can wear a 47mm lug to lug watch much more easily than a 48.5, titanium aside. I don't like the price either, but it'll be $700 by next summer I'm sure.

Honestly might have got this instead of my Willard… I prefer the flat sides and the slimmer thickness. At this point though I just couldn’t trade my Willard in for anything as the attachment has just became too personally significant to me.

Typical of recent Seikos with a large price increase with little to justify it. A King Turtle for half that is the only newer release release in line with price. Interesting case on this.

Got this for around 600usd recently, runs a bit fast +5s/day , doesn't feel it'll look good on my 16cm wrist but well i am ok with it after wearing it. Nice and good watch but nothing to shout about except that I'm a fan of that 'hidden' date and the slim profile

Absolutely love that piece

Slim Willard. I'm about to pull the trigger on the white dial version.

I know I want to support US based retailers, but if you want these new for a decent amount under $900, go through Sakura. I believe they sell the bracelet versions for around $760. The thing is, you know your Nodus Avalon II is essentially this same watch... And ,I think for even less than $760?.. and, u can be sure it's all aligned and I think regulated as well as the movement they can be... AND, they have their new NodusX adjustable clasp!

this is my favorite Seiko. Superior to the overhyped SBDC101.

Wow, I've been vacillating on whether to buy a sub $400 watch, and this video caught my eye. I kept thinking how all of your points were checking all of my boxes.... until about 5 minutes in. $900 is making that $400 dollar watch look much more doable. Maybe in a few years this Seiko will be selling for a reduced price and I'll snag one.

Waiting for mine to return, after being sent off to be regulated. After a month of everyday wear, the 6R35 movement was averaging -30 seconds per day slow. WTF Seiko?

Great review! I thought for sure that your one nitpick was going to be the date position. I am glad that it was done. Exclamation, I like the location of the date and this fact that it’s discrete. I agree that the price is a few hundred dollars too high.

Love my 313, only complaint is that I got a 6R35 that runs slow. Quick adjustment fixed the issue, but other than that solid!

This is gorgeous watch !!! Thanks !!!

Tried this on, with bracelet, and love it.

I love the smal date!

No issue with the price. I want the white dial version.

I agree….that movement runs well on wrist. And I love the power reserve. Not a fan of the pricing either. Why is it we can buy chrystal at $45 a watch, but Seiko wants to charge hundreds? To me, this watch should be in the retail range of $750 or so…. Thx Rob.

Love this watch so much. Unfortunately, my movement had low beat and was losing time. Will be sending it back for warranty but not bad considering I got the watch at dealership cost.

That date window is a total afterthought eyesore

Wow, in my country this one is almost 4 times more expensive compared to the Seiko SRPE93K1. My 40+ year eyes won't be able to read the date.

I bought this watch and ordered the bracelet separately. As you might know it’s quite expensive separately but I have a good relationship with my AD and got a great deal on it. Got the watch and bracelet for the same price as one that comes on a bracelet.

Don't rush in and you will get a discount for sure. Nice watch

600 more like it tho

That red dot on the second's hand probably from the Japanese flag, looks cool.

Soooo. It has been two months. Are you gonna’ keep it?!

Slim turtles are the new trend

I couldn't agree more! Its that $900.00 that's the killer.

I have spb335 night vision blacked out one. Absolute perfection my new daily such a joy to wear.

Agree, the price is way too much. I have the tortoise and it's a slim turtle shape with compass at half the price!

I have been wearing my 2018 STO Turtle on a tropic strap to keep me from buying this. The only way this would justify the new price is if the level of finishing is on par with my old SBDC051. If it's not worth the money I have also looked at an homage to this watch by a company called Rdunae which gets good reviews for about $180.

Thank you, great review!

I am debating between this one and the SRPE93 wichi is 400 dollars cheaper. the SPB317 $880 or SRPE93 $400...I can only choose one. any advice guys?

Would like to see them put the new solar GMT movement in this case in Green

If they moved the date to 6 o’clock and finally released a decent clasp, I’d consider it for $900.

I agree it's far too expensive. To me it should be half the price.

ask for discounts, I went to my AD and asked for a better price on a SPB315J on bracelet and got it for 830USD. could of picked up the SPB317 for $630USD.

very nice put wont pay $900 for that movement , rather a eta 2824

Seiko movement's are just not very well temperature compensated. When they heat up on your wrist they run slower than when they're cold and on the timegrapher

I like that Seiko.

Good price to me

Take the slimmer case of the Land Tortoise, make it slab-sided, and swap out the movement. That's basically this watch in terms of materials. (Although, the rubber strap here is likely worth more than the cheap canvas of the Tortoise.) This one should come down in street price later on, as the Tortoise did. But the price gap will be just big regardless. I can see this one being worth $700 tops, only because of the 6R.

Alot of the Seiko divers now have the same design

Do not understand why you talk about the price on this piece. Compared to the SPB143 and Willard the watch is 95% the same and this is even cheaper!

the white dial one is the one that caught my eye, are there any widespread alignment issues on these models?

Nice watch but man that pricing is crazy. You wouldn't find me shelling out that sort of cash...

I know we like aluminum but if this had a ceramic bezel and came in bracelet, I would feel a little better about that price but this should be in that 600 dollar sweet spot esp on strap

I’ll probably get the black or grenade one day. But I want it with a domed sapphire

I think they're going in the right direction. Problems aligning the chapter ring? No problem, just remove it

seiko is all over the board with the lume now :(

The new seikos with the 6r35 just don't have the same lume.

I love the Seiko but not the price! I like the stoplight second hand and really love the automatic sweep! The second hand reminds me of the Willard

Wow. Another casual brush-off of imperfect QC on a near $1k watch. Seiko hate their overseas buyers. And to think that the originals of these back in the day were high quality and cheap(ish). That's progress. Meanwhile, is that a San Martin.....?

Nice watch but as you said price is too high for this watch.

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Single-domed sapphire is cheaper as you only grind one face

I dont think there's much advantage to single dome, maybe it's a bit thicker toward the centre of the crystal which might be a very slight advantage. I had a Seiko Shogun with a single dome and I hated the double reflection, one from the domed top and another from the flat inner surface that I ended modding it with a double dome.

What exactly does “slim turtle” mean? This watch doesn’t have a turtle case it’s a generic tonneau……. 🤔

you had me until the price....I will not be able to stomach that price. (not saying that it isn't worth it, but just out of my price range for a Seiko)

anybody ever seen an X model with a white dial?

$650 - $700 max.

I don't see a single reason to buy this watch considering its QC considering that microbrands have already gotten much better with that.

Just get the standard turtle

I love Seiko, this has a great case & beautifull hands, great lume.. But i want a bezel to line up, surely it is not beyond seiko to make a watch with a proper bezel that lines up-if they cannot it's because they are taking us for granted, time to look elsewhere!

They charge you 300$ for the sapphire crystal that is worth 30$ lol

Way too expensive and tends to be sold out. Not worth the asking price when you can get the same from an homage manufacturer and fit it with aftermarket seiko dial for under $250.

Slim Turtle????? why??

get a samurai or turtle...before they too are $900

Why so much money when I can get a steeldive. Same design, more quality for the money and absolute workhorse of a movement.

Inflation is a beach lol the dollar is loosing value .

No ceramic bezel is ridiculous.

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