White enamel at a fair price
By Kenji Watanabe, Osaka ยท
Real enamel dials are hard to make and usually expensive, which is why I find the SPB045 interesting. For 1,100 to 1,200 dollars, Seiko gives you a white enamel dial with a deep, slightly glossy surface that printed dials cannot copy.
The rest is conventional: 40.5 by 12.8 mm steel case, sapphire, open back, 6R15 automatic with 50 hours, date, leather strap, 50 m.
Now the complaints. The 6R15 is a solid but plain movement, and its finishing through the display back is ordinary. 12.8 mm is a bit thick for a dress watch. The date window disturbs that lovely white surface, and I wish they had left it out.
For a groom, a new manager, or anyone who wants one excellent white dress watch without Grand Seiko prices, it is a good choice.