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Seiko SPB169

The Seiko SPB169 measures 39.3 mm across, 47.2 mm lug to lug, and 11.1 mm thick, with 20 mm lugs. It fits wrists from ~16.5 cm (flat-fit estimate).

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Case
39.3 mm1
Lug to lug
47.2 mm1
Thickness
11.1 mm1
Lug width
20 mm1
Seiko SPB169: size drawingSeiko SPB169, round case, top and side view to scale: case diameter 39.3 mm, lug to lug 47.2 mm, lug width 20 mm, thickness 11.1 mm. Bezel, dial and crown size are schematic.lug width 20Ø 39.3lug to lug 47.2TOPthickness 11.1SIDE
Seiko SPB169, top and side, to scaleDrawing from data, not a photo · mm

Seiko SPB169 specifications

Case diameter
39.3 mm1
Lug to lug
47.2 mm1
Thickness
11.1 mm1
Lug width
20 mm120 mm watches
Weight
155 g1
Crystal
Sapphire crystal1
Water resistance
10 bar (100 m)1
Movement
Seiko 6R351 · automaticSeiko 6R35 specs
Battery
none: the Seiko 6R35 is automatic
Years made
start not published
Case code
not in our data yet
Line
Presage1

On your wrist

The verdict compares the lug to lug with the flat top of your wrist. Balanced from ~16.5 cm, past the edges below ~15 cm.

= 6.7 in

Balanced on a 17 cm wrist: the 47.2 mm lug to lug covers 86% of an estimated 54.8 mm flat top.

Flat top = circumference ÷ 3.1, a community convention, not a measurement of your arm. Compact ≤ 0.75 of the flat top, balanced ≤ 0.89, at the edge ≤ 1. Compare more watches in the watch size calculator.

Seiko SPB169: wrist fitSeiko SPB169 on a wrist, top view to scale. lug to lug 47.2 mm. Wrist 170 mm, estimated flat width 54.8 mm (circumference / 3.1). Ratio 0.86: balanced.wrist, flat topwrist flat ≈ 54.8lug to lug 47.2Balanced · 47.2 / 54.8 = 0.86estimate: wrist 170 / 3.1 = 54.8 flatcompactbalancededgeoverhang0.750.891
Seiko SPB169 on a 17 cm wristDrawing from data, not a photo · mm

Actual size on your screen

Calibrate once with a bank card and the drawing shows the Seiko SPB169 at 1:1, next to a millimetre ruler.

1:1 · not calibrated: sizes are approximate
Seiko SPB169: size drawingSeiko SPB169, round case, top and side view to scale: case diameter 39.3 mm, lug to lug 47.2 mm, lug width 20 mm, thickness 11.1 mm. Bezel, dial and crown size are schematic.lug width 20Ø 39.3lug to lug 47.2TOPthickness 11.1SIDE
Drawing from data, not a photo · mm
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Seiko SPB169 strap size

Lug width 20 mm1: a 20 mm strap with 20 mm spring bars fits between the lugs. 62 other models take 20 mm.

Attachment: not published in our sources.

Find your strap length in the watch strap size tool, with the Seiko SPB169 filled in.

On a bracelet? How to remove watch links to size it to your wrist.

20 mm strap: strap diagramTwo-piece strap laid flat (20 mm strap). Lug width 20 mm. Short piece — (unknown), long piece — (unknown). Buckle, keepers and holes are schematic.short —long —lug 20lug 20strap length —20 mm strap
20 mm at the lugs; lengths depend on your wristDrawing from data, not a photo · mm

Movement: Seiko 6R35

The Seiko SPB169 runs on the Seiko 6R35, an automatic movement. 17 other models in our base use it.

Beat rate
21,600 bph2
Power reserve
70 h2
Jewels
242
Accuracy
−15 to +25 s/day2
Hacking seconds
Yes2
Hand winding
Yes2

Battery

none: the Seiko 6R35 is automatic

A mechanical watch has no cell to replace; it needs a service instead.

Same size as the Seiko SPB169

The models nearest to the Seiko SPB169 in case width and lug to lug, drawn over it to scale; below, every model within 1 mm of its 47.2 mm.

Size comparison: Seiko SPB169, Seiko SPB167, Seiko SSK059, Seiko SBDC091Top-view outlines to scale on one centre. A Seiko SPB169: Ø 39.3, L2L 47.2, lug 20, T 11.1. B Seiko SPB167: Ø 39.5, L2L 47, lug —, T 11 (vs A: Ø +0.2 L2L −0.2 T −0.1). C Seiko SSK059: Ø 39.4, L2L 47.9, lug 20, T 13.6 (vs A: Ø +0.1 L2L +0.7 lug 0 T +2.5). D Seiko SBDC091: Ø 39.5, L2L 46.5, lug 20, T 13 (vs A: Ø +0.2 L2L −0.7 lug 0 T +1.9).A Ø 39.3C Ø 39.4B Ø 39.5D Ø 39.5D L2L 46.5B L2L 47A L2L 47.2C L2L 47.9A Seiko SPB169Ø 39.3 · L2L 47.2 · lug 20 · T 11.1B Seiko SPB167Ø 39.5 · L2L 47 · lug — · T 11vs A: Ø +0.2 L2L −0.2 T −0.1C Seiko SSK059Ø 39.4 · L2L 47.9 · lug 20 · T 13.6vs A: Ø +0.1 L2L +0.7 lug 0 T +2.5D Seiko SBDC091Ø 39.5 · L2L 46.5 · lug 20 · T 13vs A: Ø +0.2 L2L −0.7 lug 0 T +1.9
A Seiko SPB169 and the 3 nearest in size, on one centre, to scaleDrawing from data, not a photo · mm

Nearest in size

  1. ASeiko SPB169this watch
  2. BSeiko SPB167W +0.2 · L2L −0.2 · T −0.1 mm
  3. CSeiko SSK059W +0.1 · L2L +0.7 · T +2.5 mm
  4. DSeiko SBDC091W +0.2 · L2L −0.7 · T +1.9 mm

Differences against A in mm: W case width, L2L lug to lug, T thickness. Nearest by width and length together, from the published sizes.

Same published case dimensions (1)Seiko SPB165

Same movement: Seiko 6R35

All 18 models on the Seiko 6R35

Seiko SPB169 questions

How big is the Seiko SPB169?

The Seiko SPB169 measures 39.3 mm across, 47.2 mm lug to lug, 11.1 mm thick, 155 g.

Will the Seiko SPB169 fit a 6.5-inch wrist?

Balanced: the Seiko SPB169's 47.2 mm lug to lug takes 89% of the ~53.3 mm flat top of a 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) wrist. By the same estimate (circumference ÷ 3.1) it sits balanced from about 16.5 cm and overhangs the flat top on wrists under about 15 cm.

Does the Seiko SPB169 need a battery?

No. The Seiko SPB169 has no cell to replace: a wound mainspring drives its automatic Seiko 6R35.

What movement is in the Seiko SPB169?

The Seiko SPB169 runs on the Seiko 6R35, an automatic movement.

What strap size does the Seiko SPB169 take?

The Seiko SPB169 measures 20 mm between the lugs, so it takes a 20 mm strap with 20 mm spring bars. 62 other models in our base share that width.

Find the strap length for your wrist and the Seiko SPB169 in the watch strap size tool.

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Sources

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  1. 1Seiko Watch Corporation — SPB169 product page (Presage), seikowatches.com global-en · html · read
  2. 2Seiko Watch Corporation — Diver's watch for air diving instructions, Cal. 6R35 (EN) · pdf · read
  3. 3CaliberCorner — Seiko Caliber 6R35 watch movement page · html · read
  4. 4Grail Watch — Grail Watch Reference: Seiko 6R35 · html · read