The bracelet is n ot bad and the best I've experienced with a Seiko. Also I feel people are being too hard on the bracelet quality. The striking ‘paved’ dial pattern is inspired by the very first Western-style stone street paving areas in Ginza urban changes which spread as the area and the country as a whole began to prosper. I'm aware of the problems with QC, but I have not experienced this and everything is aligned correctly. The design of this watch commemorates 140 years since the beginnings of Seiko Watch Corporation, as a watch and clock repair shop in Ginza, Tokyo in Japan. Admittedly, the SPB143 does fall short in comparison to my luxury Divers (Omega Seamaster, Breitling Superocean 42) it doesn't lag too far behind at 1/4 the cost. While not a technically a diver, but it has 200mm wr, I've also experienced the SARB017 Alpanist, and other Seiko's ranging from 300 to 700 and this tops them all. I've also had an all black 5KX, and a Samuari. You'll find bejeweled watches and precious metals as well as exquisitely hand-finished movements.Not counting my Grand Seiko, this is the best Seiko that I've experienced since I've began my collection 1.5 years ago.įor context, I seriously started collecting watches 1.5 years ago and my 1st automatic diver was the SRPD55K1. On par with Credor in terms of finishing and prices but with Grand Seiko design codes, the Masterpiece line is for some of the most special, high-end watches the brand makes. Grand Seiko’s catalog is divided into Elegance, Masterpiece, Heritage, and Sport lines. Grand Seiko’s movements range from the sophisticated 9F family of quartz calibers, to robust automatic mechanical engines, fast-paced Hi-Beat versions, and the acclaimed Spring Drive technology, which uses quartz precision to regulate a fully mechanical drive train. These techniques include the Zaratsu steel finishing that produces sword-sharp hands and markers, multiple dial finishing and engraving methods, and impeccable in-house movement building. Nominally splintering off from Seiko in 2016, Grand Seiko is still tightly related to the larger brand, so much so that occasionally Grand Seiko’s most storied craftspeople lend their time-honored techniques to the likes of limited-edition Seiko Presage models. Flash a budget Seiko at Mom, and she’s likely to approve of your frugality and good taste.īelow is a map through the enormous territory that is the Seiko ouvre. Pop into your local SCUBA shop with a Seiko diver and they’ll give you more than the time of day. You might sound a little silly pointing out that your $45 watch has an in-house caliber, but you wouldn’t exactly be bullshitting either.Ĭred: If you showed up at an horological snob-fest with a Grand Seiko, even the snobbiest would acknowledge the value and craft. In-House Movement: From bottom to top, Seiko manufactures all of their movements themselves. Quality: Even the lowest-tier Seikos are well made and will typically outperform their price-point counterparts from other brands. Designed for those who treat life as the ultimate adventure, the Seiko Prospex line meets every. Value: Whether you’re buying a last-minute gift at the drugstore or dropping ten figures on a solid gold handmade Grand Seiko, you’ll be getting an impressive value. Prospex 1965 diver 1965 Divers Watch Reinterpretation. The Seiko identity, catalog and even the names and ranges of sub-brands are constantly evolving.ĭespite Seiko’s diversity, there are a few qualities that tie all Seiko watches together. Seiko aficionados tend to huddle in one corner, sometimes around just one model, like the revered sub-$200 Seiko SKX007 diver or the handsome JDM-only Seiko Alpinist. Seiko is constantly releasing limited editions and/or market-specific models, and watch nerds in the USA are particularly charmed by the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) designation. Seiko, quite literally, offers something for everyone. Seiko’s technology is equally diverse, with movements ranging from old-school mechanical calibers to GPS-enabled solar powered quartz units that set themselves when crossing time zones. Watches You Should Know: the Grand Seiko Snowflake
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