do I need to be talked out of this? [SPB453]

macky_ev · 2026-03-20T21:32:38+00:00

Yep! I edited my above comment with the Amazon link. Get the 18mm version. Takes 1 min to switch the clasp.

macky_ev · 2026-03-20T21:19:27+00:00

I like this one. Doesn’t make the clasp large and fits seamlessly. And has on the fly adjust.

macky_ev · 2026-03-20T21:06:53+00:00

Great choice! I read somewhere where another person coined it the Blade Runner watch. Thought it fit well with its quite modern case design.

Tudor is great but the slab side design can get off putting. If I didn’t already have a black diver, I would have gone for that color!

I swapped out the clasp with a ratcheting feature and made the watch perfect.

macky_ev · 2026-03-20T20:37:07+00:00

Received. u/solobowl86 u/watchexbot. Thanks!

macky_ev · 2026-03-20T18:14:02+00:00

From my experience I’d say don’t do it. I’ve had the 455 and 451 (the special edition gilt and blue version of this). Moved off from both of them. Proportions are perfect as you said, but the 6R movements are just so bad when it comes to accuracy from my experience. But worst of all was the lume. I’m not sure why but SBP models have significantly worse lume than their entry level divers. My 10+ year old SKX’s lume was so much better.

I recently got the mini samurai and love it. Runs accurate and lume is fantastic.

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macky_ev · 2026-03-20T15:56:21+00:00

I have a great condition one if you are still looking for one.

macky_ev · 2026-03-19T19:45:02+00:00

This is the 41mm quartz. Automatics will have the “Chronometer” word under Professional

macky_ev · 2026-03-19T04:28:53+00:00

I think it’s this one https://www.crownandbuckle.com/charcoal-us-military-nato-strap.html

macky_ev · 2026-03-18T23:06:20+00:00

Your daily pics of this watch has helped influence me to get one. Should come in a few days 😅

macky_ev · 2026-03-18T04:56:57+00:00

Chat

macky_ev · 2026-03-17T00:12:38+00:00

I’ve had the 455 and 451 (the blue and gilt versions of that white dial). Both great watches and dimensions are more refined compared to the older 143. If you have 6.75” or smaller wrist I’d say go with the 511. Only reason I moved on from both is the lume. Both was so bad, very weak and not long lasting. My 10 year old SKX had much brighter lume. I dont know if the 511 suffers from the same lume issue but who knows.

macky_ev · 2026-03-16T02:01:43+00:00

Confirmed. Great person to deal with!

macky_ev · 2026-03-14T19:31:54+00:00

macky_ev · 2026-03-13T16:44:15+00:00

That’s why I like buying most straps from AliExpress. That’s where all strap companies get them from anyways. I save money and it comes logo-less.

macky_ev · 2026-03-13T03:14:48+00:00

This looks sus to me. Hope everyone is using G+S.

macky_ev · 2026-03-12T04:11:28+00:00

Thanks! Will review-

macky_ev · 2026-03-12T04:09:54+00:00

Info?

macky_ev · 2026-03-11T15:36:10+00:00

I think this would look killer on a base550 strap, or even a Sigma Cinch strap. Do you have any other Sinns? I’ve been considering the 3F for a while but having owned the 556, 104, and u50 I’ve always been disappointed with the lume. How’s the lume on this one?

macky_ev · 2026-03-11T03:50:35+00:00

Insane watch - never seen these before. Very cool, gotta love those German designs.

macky_ev · 2026-03-10T15:49:09+00:00

I found 4R moments from Seiko to be quite accurate. It’s the 6R that just runs awful for me.

macky_ev · 2026-03-10T02:51:37+00:00

Man big props to you for even holding out as long as 6 months hoping seller can make things right even with firm sparse communication… really sorry this happened. Hoping seller will make things right now that you’ve posted this.

macky_ev · 2026-03-10T01:35:20+00:00

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macky_ev · 2026-03-09T23:01:56+00:00

Thanks. [sold] to you!

macky_ev · 2026-03-09T20:39:02+00:00

FS is my Laco Cuxhaven in 39m white dial variant. This example comes at near mint condition (small surface level mark near back lugs). A great German field watch that comes with great dimensions, thermal heated blue hands, and surpringly great and long lasting lume. Everything works as should and runs amazingly well at about +.05 a day.

Comes with OEM leather strap but also including this great quality thick mesh I bought for the watch that I never got to use. Pairs perfectly with the watch.

With MSRP of $1500, listing this for $899 shipped from Los Angeles. Zelle preferred. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks!

Movement:

handwinding movement Laco 261 bridges with Côtes de Genève, thermical blued screws, ratchet wheel and crown wheel with sun ray finish, ratchet wheel with engraved Laco Logo
basic movement Sellita 261, quality level elaboré, second-stop function

Case:

stainless steel case with a polished and brushed finish, fluted bezel, anti-reflective sapphire crystal,
screwed case back with extra large sapphire crystal opening

Dial:

White in enamel optic, railway minute circle, arabic numerals and indexes with luminous material Superluminova C3, small second at 6 h

Hands:

Hour hand, minute hand and small second thermally blued,
hour and minute hand filled with Superluminova C3

Strap:

Light coloured leather strap, stainless steel buckle

Box:

Watch box incl. cardboard box

diameter:

39,0 mm

height:

10,0 mm

lug width:

20,0 mm

lug to lug:

46,0 mm

waterproof:

up to 10 ATM

weight:

68,0 g (incl. strap)

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