62MAS-Inspired Seiko Dive Watch

[JP Chestnut]

Nice side-by-side photo of the SLA017 and the Tudor Black Bay.

I still might pick up a BBB some day, but seeing them next to each other has me reconfirming my decision to get the SLA017 first. The Seiko just edges out the Tudor with the fully indexed, more visually interesting bezel insert and the grey sunburst dial.

Both great, but the Seiko just has the edge IMHO.

The BB and Omega look like novelty watches compared to the seiko.

[Jeep99dad]

A nice Sea Dweller comparison photo was posted on the WUS thread.

The bracelet looks aftermarket. What a poor match. Thankfully looks great on a strap.

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I agree
At 3500$ I'd expect a pretty nice bracelet with adjustable on the wrist clasp and hight quality finish that doesn't look like an afterthought. I also find silly that they dknt bother to regulate the mvt.
I do love the looks and I'd wear it on a Tropic strap most likely.

[Jeep99dad]

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[jswing]

A nice Sea Dweller comparison photo was posted on the WUS thread.

The bracelet looks aftermarket. What a poor match. Thankfully looks great on a strap.

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I agree
At 3500$ I'd expect a pretty nice bracelet with adjustable on the wrist clasp and hight quality finish that doesn't look like an afterthought. I also find silly that they dknt bother to regulate the mvt.
I do love the looks and I'd wear it on a Tropic strap most likely.

While I wouldn't even try to argue in favor of the bracelet, I think it's a misconception that the movement isn't regulated. At least if I'm reading Seiko's press release correctly. They say "This hand assembled and adjusted masterpiece is available in a limited edition of 2,000 from July 2017."

https://www.seikowatches.com/press_rele ... index.html

[Panerai7]

Waiting for the next step from Chino
I'm gonna rock my budget Mas on my Canvas 24/7

[Jeep99dad]

A nice Sea Dweller comparison photo was posted on the WUS thread.

The bracelet looks aftermarket. What a poor match. Thankfully looks great on a strap.

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I agree
At 3500$ I'd expect a pretty nice bracelet with adjustable on the wrist clasp and hight quality finish that doesn't look like an afterthought. I also find silly that they dknt bother to regulate the mvt.
I do love the looks and I'd wear it on a Tropic strap most likely.

While I wouldn't even try to argue in favor of the bracelet, I think it's a misconception that the movement isn't regulated. At least if I'm reading Seiko's press release correctly. They say "This hand assembled and adjusted masterpiece is available in a limited edition of 2,000 from July 2017."

https://www.seikowatches.com/press_rele ... index.html

Perhaps then I stand corrected and misinformed
Thanks

[Ryeguy]

Maybe I'm one of the minority that thinks the bracelet looks OK. I haven't sized mine yet (only took it out of the bag last night actually, 48 hours after receipt) and think it looks better than many other Seiko bracelets I've owned. But I also realize this really isn't saying much.

Ultimately, I agree this case design lends itself to a strap. With the straight cut lug opening, there is minimal, if any, strap gap (a pet peeve for me) so almost anything will look good.

I believe the original 62MAS only came on a strap, so the fact Seiko included a bracelet is more of "we did the best we could with what we had" compromise type solution likely based upon the realization the market now kind of demands a bracelet option.

FWIW - I think the BP Fifty Fathoms suffers from the same fate. That watch (IMO) is strap watch. While the offered bracelet is obviously great quality, I think it looks out of place on the design. In just the opposite manner, I think the Rolex Oyster case looks best on a bracelet. Straps on Oyster cases just look out of place to my eye.

For example, this just doesn't look "right" to me, although I know this is popular:

[jswing]

A nice Sea Dweller comparison photo was posted on the WUS thread.

The bracelet looks aftermarket. What a poor match. Thankfully looks great on a strap.

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I agree
At 3500$ I'd expect a pretty nice bracelet with adjustable on the wrist clasp and hight quality finish that doesn't look like an afterthought. I also find silly that they dknt bother to regulate the mvt.
I do love the looks and I'd wear it on a Tropic strap most likely.

While I wouldn't even try to argue in favor of the bracelet, I think it's a misconception that the movement isn't regulated. At least if I'm reading Seiko's press release correctly. They say "This hand assembled and adjusted masterpiece is available in a limited edition of 2,000 from July 2017."

https://www.seikowatches.com/press_rele ... index.html

Perhaps then I stand corrected and misinformed
Thanks

Oh, I didn't mean to single you out. I think almost everyone, myself included, thought they were unadjusted. But then someone posted that on WUS and I felt a little better about the premium over the MM300.

[JP Chestnut]

For example, this just doesn't look "right" to me, although I know this is popular:

I don't think that's popular...

[jswing]

Maybe I'm one of the minority that thinks the bracelet looks OK. I haven't sized mine yet (only took it out of the bag last night actually, 48 hours after receipt) and think it looks better than many other Seiko bracelets I've owned. But I also realize this really isn't saying much.

Ultimately, I agree this case design lends itself to a strap. With the straight cut lug opening, there is minimal, if any, strap gap (a pet peeve for me) so almost anything will look good.

I believe the original 62MAS only came on a strap, so the fact Seiko included a bracelet is more of "we did the best we could with what we had" compromise type solution likely based upon the realization the market now kind of demands a bracelet option.

FWIW - I think the BP Fifty Fathoms suffers from the same fate. That watch (IMO) is strap watch. While the offered bracelet is obviously great quality, I think it looks out of place on the design. In just the opposite manner, I think the Rolex Oyster case looks best on a bracelet. Straps on Oyster cases just look out of place to my eye.

For example, this just doesn't look "right" to me, although I know this is popular:

No, I think the bracelet is ok, and is better quality than most of Seiko's bracelets, but the end links just don't look like they belong with that case IMO. It's like it's not the right bracelet for the watch. If I look at pics of the watch on the bracelet, without focusing on the fit to the case, it looks decent, and I'm tempted to try it. It's ultimately a strap watch, as you said. You can find pics of the original on a bracelet, but there was no OEM bracelet, so it's just something the owner fit to it. Maybe the supplied bracelet was meant to mimic the ill matched bracelets people put them on in the 60s? I'm with you on the sub too. Seiko = strap, Sub = bracelet.

[Ryeguy]

Erik and I grabbed a couple beers yesterday evening. Some of his photos.












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[jswing]

For example, this just doesn't look "right" to me, although I know this is popular:

I don't think that's popular...

I think early Subs could be purchased with the tropic option, right? But with the fat lugs it just doesn't work. If you're going to go rubber, you at least need a thicker one like an ISO or rubberB. Not that I like those options that much either, but it's better than a thin tropic.

[Panerai7]

That doesn't look right because of subC fat lugs, DSSD and SDC look great on straps, to me anyway

[JP Chestnut]

I think five digits look better on straps than anything currently offered, but you're right Art - the Sub is the worst of the bunch.

[Ryeguy]

It's just a visual thing for me. Even with an older, thin lug, Sub, with certain thinner straps you are dealing with a big gap and exposing a bunch of lesser-finished case area.



A NATO or fitted rubber (such as a RubberB or Everest) or bulkier canvas work, but in my opinion, the Oyster case looks best on a bracelet.

No right or wrong answer - just an opinion of what looks visually pleasing.

***Image credit to the owners***

[Jeep99dad]

Maybe I'm one of the minority that thinks the bracelet looks OK. I haven't sized mine yet (only took it out of the bag last night actually, 48 hours after receipt) and think it looks better than many other Seiko bracelets I've owned. But I also realize this really isn't saying much.

Ultimately, I agree this case design lends itself to a strap. With the straight cut lug opening, there is minimal, if any, strap gap (a pet peeve for me) so almost anything will look good.

I believe the original 62MAS only came on a strap, so the fact Seiko included a bracelet is more of "we did the best we could with what we had" compromise type solution likely based upon the realization the market now kind of demands a bracelet option.

FWIW - I think the BP Fifty Fathoms suffers from the same fate. That watch (IMO) is strap watch. While the offered bracelet is obviously great quality, I think it looks out of place on the design. In just the opposite manner, I think the Rolex Oyster case looks best on a bracelet. Straps on Oyster cases just look out of place to my eye.

For example, this just doesn't look "right" to me, although I know this is popular:

That does look like crap

[JP Chestnut]

So does this. I hate the goofy fitted end rubber straps though.

[Panerai7]

That's any watch with too much lug and holes too far
BB is terrible with that
Or the chosen strap is too thin at lugs

[Ryeguy]

Here it is on a BC 400 CT. I think the weave pattern is kind of reminiscent of a tropic. I like the fold over clasp as it keeps everything thin and streamlined.





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[Chocodove]

^^^that does look good, Chris.

Waiting for the next step from Chino
I'm gonna rock my budget Mas on my Canvas 24/7

Hopefully tonight, Art! I believe they are open on saturdays, so we should get the invoice either just before or during the overnight here on the east coast.

[Panerai7]

^^^that does look good, Chris.

Waiting for the next step from Chino
I'm gonna rock my budget Mas on my Canvas 24/7

Hopefully tonight, Art! I believe they are open on saturdays, so we should get the invoice either just before or during the overnight here on the east coast.

Awesome

[MikeyLikesIt]

^^^that does look good, Chris.

Waiting for the next step from Chino
I'm gonna rock my budget Mas on my Canvas 24/7

Hopefully tonight, Art! I believe they are open on saturdays, so we should get the invoice either just before or during the overnight here on the east coast.

Right there with you. Looking forward to seeing this one.

[Panerai7]

Chino shows Sold Out
This is gonna be a mofo of success.
Right size, look, movement for the price

[MikeyLikesIt]

Yep. Sapphire on a Seiko is a nice change also.

Just need to source a nice blue canvas for this one...

[Panerai7]

Sapphire, Diashield, 6r15, some kind of a cool bezel insert, so much for only $600