The Dive Watch Connection

DocHollidayDDS wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 21, 2024 11:32 pm

That’s…interesting.

Sort of an uneven rounded octagon bezel, and the dreaded PCLs. I like my SPB187 much more than this, it’s a far more classic look.

They always do something goofy with the bracelet, don't they?

My God these are terrible. Like a cheap version of the Aquaracer.

Not feeling these at all. That handset is killing it for me.

I like the side profile and thinness but everything else about these suck.

Hopefully this will migrate on to all Seiko bracelets.

Now THAT’S cool.
Well done seiko!

59yukon01 wrote:Hopefully this will migrate on to all Seiko bracelets.

While it’s less thick than the MM300 ratchet clasp we’re all familiar with, it looks to use the same cheap, thin extension piece but just on the other end. Will need to wait for actual reviews before I get excited.

hoppyjr wrote:

59yukon01 wrote:Hopefully this will migrate on to all Seiko bracelets.

While it’s less thick than the MM300 ratchet clasp we’re all familiar with, it looks to use the same cheap, thin extension piece but just on the other end. Will need to wait for actual reviews before I get excited.

It's still an improvement over their cheap stamped divers extension clasps.

Saw these just recently, how about you guys?

The newest Seiko 5 Sports SKX models have 42.5mm cases, new
blue, black, orange, and yellow dials with new rectangular marker
design, unidirectional rotating bezels, in-house calibre 4R36, steel
bracelet, or silicone strap, and more.

















https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-5- ... iew-price/

^^^
Get rid of the Seiko 5 and make them a 200m rated Dive watch again with the 4r movement, screw down crown, and drilled lugs and these would fly off the shelf.

59yukon01 wrote: ↑

Mon May 12, 2025 11:58 am

^^^
Get rid of the Seiko 5 and make them a 200m rated Dive watch again with the 4r movement, screw down crown, and drilled lugs and these would fly off the shelf.

Yeah, it’s pretty sad that these are 13.9mm thick but only have 100m WR, get a push-pull crown and Hardlex crystal, yet still priced at nearly $490 (I’ll assume no one would dare buy one of these at full retail, however).

Is it any wonder why microbrands around $500 are flourishing? Seiko seems to have lost their way when it comes to the affordable market.

59yukon01 wrote:^^^
Get rid of the Seiko 5 and make them a 200m rated Dive watch again with the 4r movement, screw down crown, and drilled lugs and these would fly off the shelf.

Yep


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Baffo wrote:My God these are terrible. Like a cheap version of the Aquaracer.

Perfect description


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DocHollidayDDS wrote:

59yukon01 wrote: ↑

Mon May 12, 2025 11:58 am

^^^
Get rid of the Seiko 5 and make them a 200m rated Dive watch again with the 4r movement, screw down crown, and drilled lugs and these would fly off the shelf.

Yeah, it’s pretty sad that these are 13.9mm thick but only have 100m WR, get a push-pull crown and Hardlex crystal, yet still priced at nearly $490 (I’ll assume no one would dare buy one of these at full retail, however).

Is it any wonder why microbrands around $500 are flourishing? Seiko seems to have lost their way when it comes to the affordable market.

Screw down crown would be a must for me.

Interesting comment on the microbrands. I’ve always preferred Seiko or Citizen before a microbrand, but I think you are correct. The stuff I’ve seen lately from Christopher Ward and Nivada is pretty nice, and the Seiko Prospex line is getting more expensive by the minute.


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59yukon01 wrote:^^^
Get rid of the Seiko 5 and make them a 200m rated Dive watch again with the 4r movement, screw down crown, and drilled lugs and these would fly off the shelf.

I need to wear this tomorrow.

These will be the most heavily flipped models in 2026-2027


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All these elegant sport models for youngster these days. Sigh.

New LX Diver SNR057





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