Alright, let’s talk about this… this watch thingy, the SPB453. I ain’t no fancy watch expert, mind you. Just gonna tell ya what I see and what I hear, plain and simple.
What’s the Big Deal?
So, folks are makin’ a fuss about this SPB453. They say it’s a “Prospex Sea” watch. Sounds fancy, huh? Means it’s supposed to be good for divin’ or somethin’. Water resistant, they call it. Says it can go down to 300 meters, or 1000 feet! That’s a whole lotta water, I tell ya. More than you’d find in any well around here.
Pricey Little Thing, Ain’t It?
Now, don’t go thinkin’ this here watch comes cheap. I heard tell it costs somethin’ like, SEK 17,998 or CAD 1 – I don’t even know what them letters mean, but it sounds like a whole heap of money. Enough to buy a good cow, maybe two! And for what? Just to tell the time? My old rooster does that just fine, and he don’t need no fancy batteries or nothin’.
Size and Feel
They say it’s 40mm wide. What’s that in real talk? About this big, I reckon. (Gestures with thumb and forefinger). And 13mm thick. Kinda chunky, like a good ol’ piece of firewood. Lug to lug, they say it’s 46.4mm. Don’t ask me what that means, but it sounds like it’ll fit on your wrist alright. It weighs 168 grams. That’s like holdin’ a couple of eggs, I guess.
- It’s Got Stuff
- They say it’s got a “unidirectional rotating bezel.” Sounds like somethin’ that spins, but only one way. Maybe it helps you count somethin’, like how many fish you caught or how many minutes ’til the biscuits are done.
- It’s also got a “screw-down crown.” That must be the little knob you twist to set the time. Guess it screws down tight to keep the water out. Smart, them watchmakers.
- And a “three-fold clasp with secure lock and extender.” That means it ain’t gonna fall off your wrist easy, which is good, ’cause losin’ somethin’ that expensive would be a cryin’ shame.
The Insides
They talk about somethin’ called “calibre 6R55”. That must be the guts of the watch, the part that makes it tick. They say it’s in the new Seiko SPB455, SPB453 and SPB451 too. Sounds like they made a whole bunch of these watches. Probably makin’ a killing, them city folks.
Straps and Such
Now, some of them older watches, they came with rubber straps. But this SPB453? I hear tell it’s got a bracelet. You know, like a metal band. Fancy stuff. But you can probably get different straps for it if you want. Me? I’d stick with somethin’ sturdy. Somethin’ that can handle a hard day’s work.
Folks Comparin’ It
Some folks, they like to compare this watch to somethin’ called the SPB143. I ain’t seen neither one, so I can’t tell ya the difference. But they go on and on about it, like it’s the most important thing in the world. To each their own, I say.
When Did It Come Out?
Seems like this watch started makin’ noise around May 10, 2024. And folks were still talkin’ about straps and bracelets on June 28, 2024. So, it’s a pretty new thing, I guess. Not like my old clock on the wall, been there for years, never misses a beat.
Final Thoughts
So, there you have it. The SPB453. A fancy, expensive watch for folks who like divin’ or just want somethin’ shiny on their wrist. Me? I’ll stick with my rooster and my old clock. They tell me the time just fine, and they don’t cost a fortune. But hey, if you got the money and you like it, go ahead and buy it. Just don’t come cryin’ to me if you lose it in the lake!
Where to Buy it
Well I don’t rightly know where you city folks buy these fancy watches, probably in some big store where they charge you an arm and a leg. Just be careful you don’t get swindled, and make sure you’re gettin’ what you pay for, that’s all I’m sayin’.
Tags: [SPB453, Prospex Sea, Dive Watch, Seiko, Watch Review, Water Resistant, Automatic Watch, Calibre 6R55]
