Seiko Spirit SBPB001 Power Design Project Pictures
Last week I found photographs of Seiko Spirit SBPB001 posted on a Japanese watch vendor’s Web site. I’m glad to see pictures of an actual watch, rather than just catalog images.
Some watches we categorize as “fun to wear,” and that is what Seiko Spirit SBPB001 looks like to me. The watch is all about style — sleek and modernistic. But it also has a utilitarian, easy to read dial.
Depending on where you work, a big, chunky chronograph that won’t slide under your shirt sleeve might be out of place. Looks like that wouldn’t be a problem with this watch — one that reminds me of a Rado.
For more pictures of this watch, including the white-dialed version, and other releases in the Seiko Spirit Power Design Project, visit Neel’s Web site (where these pictures came from) — click here.
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May 18th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Sorry, not sure where to put this.
Back in 1997 I bought an Alba Spoon watch with a metal body and a reverse lcd backed by a mirror and very litle pigmentation in the display. Sadly I no longer have it and want to find a replacement. Can you suggest how I would go about that? I can’t even figure out the serial number system for alba.
Thank you.
May 18th, 2008 at 11:19 am
PS It might have been 1998.
May 19th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Hi Sea dog,
You might try posting a Wanted to Buy ad on the Seiko/Citizen Trading Forum. Otherwise, my only suggestions would be to keep an eye on eBay.
Regards,
Bryan
August 6th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Sorry for bringing up an old topic.
This looks to be an interesting watch; simple with a retro twist, and I rather like it. Has anybody seen this watch in person? How’s the quality? This watch is quite expensive and I’m wondering if the quality is on par with the other Seiko watches in the same price range (~$350 on some online retailers).
Samus
August 8th, 2008 at 5:12 am
Hi Samus,
I feel exactly like you. This is a watch that I really do like, but the price has kept me from buying one. They aren’t discounted too much and I just don’t see them on the used market. I keep hoping to see one for a good deal, but they don’t seem to be out there.
I’d imagine that the case and dial quality is excellent. I do wish they had a higher end movement in them though. If you do end up getting one, let us know how it is.
Thanks for reading,
petew