The line-up
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Seiko SPB317 'Slim Turtle'
8/10 · For the beeeech · Mr Jun'sRugged, all-brushed, workmanlike, with a more buttery bezel action, but the aluminium insert looks considerably cheaper, it comes on rubber with no bracelet option, and it ran plus 14.
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Seiko SPB143 62MAS Modern Re-interpretation
9/10 · Beyond thunderdome · Mr Jun'sChamfered, high-polished skin diver case, a sunburst grey dial that wins easily, pretty much a perfect everyday diver, and minus one second in 24 hours.
In his words
"It looks considerably cheaper, don't be tricked here."
▶ Play from 14:37"It's pretty much a perfect everyday diver."
▶ Play from 16:34"For watches in the 1,000 pound price range it's just not good enough."
▶ Play from 21:47"The 143 wins, but only by one or two percentings."
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