Tag: Seiko
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Seiko Introduces New Marinemaster References HBF001 & HBF002
Seiko is expanding their flagship Marinemaster collection this week with the addition of two new references, which include a limited edition collaboration with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), as well as a standard production reference that will serve as a new core design of the collection. The new watches are the…
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King Seiko Vanac Welcomes Trio of Titanium References
In 2025, Seiko brought back their King Seiko name with a new Vanac collection recalling a design of the same name first released in 1972. The angular, integrated case tapped into a new design language from the brand, and while it doesn’t shy away from the retro details, it also feels strangely relevant in a…
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Seiko Collaborates with Bamford Watch Department for Colorful SBSA315
Seiko has been on a bit of a hot streak with collaborations in recent years, and it all stems from their controversial move in separating dive collections into the 5 Sports and Prospex collections. By moving the SKX references into the entry level Seiko 5 Sports range, they opened the door for a much wider…
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Seiko 5 Sports Formalizes Pepsi Nomenclature in New Collaboration
The ‘Pepsi’ nickname denoting a split red and blue bezel is finally officially a part of watch lore with the release of a new set of limited editions from Seiko. The color combo dates back to the early ‘50s and it’s seen use on watches from a variety of brands, either marking the first 20…
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New Seiko Speetimer References SPB513 & SPB515 Capture the ‘70s
Seiko’s historic Speedtimer collection is receiving new references this week, which include a trio of Datsun themed LEs alongside three regular production references. The watches capture Seiko’s classic chronograph design language, and the two time and date examples, the SPB513 and SPB515 take it a step further by resurrecting a very specific look and feel,…
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Seiko Letting Fans Decide How to Celebrate 60 Years of Divers
Seiko has a bit of a thing for anniversaries. It’s an easy thing to be cynical about, as overindulgence can rob all meaning of the word, but this year offers a serious milestone for the brand, and they’re letting the fans decide which direction to go. The modern 62MAS style Prospex diver was a revelation…
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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…