Tag: Seiko
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Retro Review: Seiko 5H23-6030, A Hidden Gem from Another Era
It’s no big secret that Seiko has a lengthy back catalog full of great sport references. While their historic dive references, from the 6215 and 6159 to the oddball 7002 (reviewed here) enjoy most of the spotlight (deservedly so), there are plenty of non-diver sport watches from the brand that represent an interesting era in…
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Seiko Celebrates 60 Years of Divers With New Prospex GMT SPB519
Never one to miss an anniversary, Seiko is continuing their celebration of 60 years of divers with a new Heritage Diver’s GMT in the Prospex collection in the reference SPB519. This will be a familiar frame to fans of the brand, and what’s new here is the shimmering silver dial with red accents set against…
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Seiko Celebrates 60 Years of Dive Watches with New Marinemaster SLA081
Seiko is releasing a trio of new dive watches this week in celebration of 60 years since the 62MAS was introduced. There always seems to be an anniversary of some sort for Seiko to celebrate, and in addition to the new divers, they also released a modern King Seiko Vanac collection, which you can read…
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Seiko Revives Beloved ‘Pogue’ Colorway in New SSC947
Seiko is bringing back the iconic yellow and blue ‘Pogue’ colorway in a new Prospex Speedtimer reference SSC947. The colorway made its first appearance on the reference 6139 released in 1969. That watch, which was among the trio of first automatic chronographs to be released commercially, embraced big colors, and none more beloved than the…
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Video: Seiko 7002 Retrospective
Seiko dive watches hold a special place in the hearts of many enthusiasts, often serving as the gateway into the hobby. Some references are held up as the standard bearers for the genre, such as the 6309, SKX007, SLA025, and more recently the SPB143 or SPB317 and their ilk. There is one reference that often…
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Seiko Brings Updates to Heritage Prospex Diver Collection
Seiko reveals a trio of updates Prospex dive watches that fix many of the small shortcomings of the prior generation.
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Function Over Form, Understanding the Attraction of the Tool Watch
There’s a quote from Enzo Ferrari that I like to use from time to time for its relevance in how I view tool watches: “Race cars are neither beautiful nor ugly. They become beautiful when they win.” When it comes to tool watches, there’s an appeal that boils down to the utility that they represent,…
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The Seiko Prospex SPB317 Deserves a Second Look
Seiko dive watches enjoy a somewhat legendary reputation among enthusiasts of all stripes, not just for their rich history and lore, but also for their no-nonsense approach that’s accessible to the masses. For many enthusiasts, the reference SXK007 represents a cornerstone in their journey, be it the watch responsible for pulling them into the hobby,…