![]() ![]() Scratching the surface of this watch would not be easy. The Lumibrite on the watch’s hands and hour markers glow richly at night. Its stainless steel case has received a super hard coating, topped with a stainless steel black-colored bezel. Seiko Prospex Sea Diver SLA021J1Īt 43.8mm in diameter, the Seiko Prospex Sea Diver SLA021J1 is currently available from Seiko’s catalog and is weighty on the wrist, a quality that many dive watch collectors feel adds to its solidity and its quality-like feel. Another distinctive design is the Gundam 40th SBDX029 Red Zaku II Tuna, which has a deep red dial and 1000m water resistance. On the other end of the color spectrum, Seiko makes an orange sunburst dial Tuna, the SBDC075. It has a beautiful snowflake-inspired dial that really pops in all light conditions. The most compelling designs in the Tuna line are the SBDY053 Diver, which is also known as the “Ice Frost Baby Tuna”. The Tuna watches are beefy, very capable and very popular watches that have a wide range of prices and styles. Of course, we can’t talk about Seiko Prospex without mentioning the Tuna. Just like the “Great White” SRPD21K1 Turtle, Seiko makes the SRPD23K1 “Great White” Samurai, which features the same blue dial with a more subtle bezel and lower price. ![]() This shape is a bit more traditional, with the crown at 3 o’clock, but the Samurai watches are typically a bit less expensive and less capable than their Turtle cousins. Seiko Prospex SRPB11Īlso in the Prospex line is the Samurai dive watch. This is a limited edition watch with a deep blue dial and a blue bezel. This one is quite attractive with its “Pepsi” red and blue bezel SRPB11K1 ![]() This watch is part of the Professional Association of Dive Instructors’ partnership with Seiko that has turned out several watches. This watch was only sold in Japan, but is available from several retailers online SBDY017 Seiko Prospex SRPD21K1Īlso known as the “Great White” for its textured blue dial that looks like ocean waves. Turtles feature an offset crown at four o’clock to prevent the watch from digging into the wearer’s hand, and several come with rich and colorful dials. The Turtle is a great example of this, as many of the models in the line are very affordable and feature high end technologies that are usually only found on much more expensive watches. Seiko’s Prospex line is broad and includes several models with professional-grade construction. If you like the look of the 007, but want something smaller, check out the SKX013. It’s tough as nails, too, sporting a 660ft water resistance depth, Seiko’s rugged Hardlex crystal, and an automatic movement. The SKX comes in black with a black dial and bezel, but there’s a depth and richness to the timepiece’s appearance that helps it punch well above its $300 price tag. It works on a rubber strap, a leather band, a Jubilee bracelet or a standard oyster-style bracelet, and the best part is that it only costs a couple hundred bucks brand new. The SKX007 is one of the most versatile and wearable watches of any kind, anywhere on earth. Here are some of the best Seiko dive watches available today… Seiko SKX Read on for more info and the complete list… The Best Seiko Dive Watches for Men Short on time? Here are our top three picks for the best Seiko dive watches you can buy right now: The company’s dive watches are known for being accurate and tough as nails, but there are so many models that it can be difficult to choose one that works best for your needs. The company makes some of the most affordable watches of any type, and on the premium end their products compete with some of the biggest names in Swiss watchmaking.įortunately, even the cheapest Seiko watches are quite high quality, and all are very durable. The best thing about Seiko watches is that there is a model for nearly any budget, no matter how small. Seiko divers are among the best on the market at any price, and there are dozens of special and limited-edition models that add interesting colors and designs to the company’s catalog. ![]() The company makes their own movements, has some innovative features and are constructed to a quality level not often seen in reasonably priced timepieces. Sure, there are budget Swiss brands that make divers, but what about something more unique? Seiko is a brand that has been making timepieces of all kinds for decades, and their watch selection is hard to beat. Those are great choices, but their popularity and quality have made them very expensive and sometimes hard to find for the average buyer. When most people think about quality dive watches, Swiss companies like Rolex, Omega and Breitling come to mind. ![]()
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