11 Reasons to AVOID the Discontinued Seiko SKX
The Seiko SKX is discontinued, and prices have skyrocketed. Read this before buying one yourself…
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9 Elegant Alternatives to the Discontinued Seiko SARB033 & SARB035
The Seiko SARB033 and SARB035 have been discontinued, but there are great alternatives on the market that may scratch that itch. Read more.
Seiko 5 SRPG35 Review – Affordable Automatic Field Watch!
Seiko continues to refresh its affordable Seiko 5 sports lineup with the affordable Seiko 5 SRPG35 field watch. The Seiko 5 Sports SRPG35 builds on elements from previous Seiko 5 lineups, namely the SNZG and SNK series, in a new and refreshing way. With upgrades like a more refined bead-blasted finish, a larger 49.4mm case … Read more
Seiko 5KX Sports Divers (SRPD) vs. Seiko SKX
The beloved child of the watch community, the Seiko SKX, is simply one of the most popular and iconic dive watches ever. It’s a staple in many enthusiasts’ collections and was previously recommended as the best entry-level automatic watch for those just getting into the hobby. Therefore, it was a huge blow (and a big … Read more
Seiko 5KX SRPD95 Review – Do the Seiko 5 Sports Dive Watches Live up to the Hype?
I’ve owned and loved the legendary Seiko diver, the pepsi-bezel Seiko SKX009 for quite some time. Its black dial/bezel sibling, the SKX007, was one of my first “big boy” automatic watches ever. Naturally, I have a soft spot for the lineage of Seiko divers, as it helped suck me into a hobby that I am … Read more
Introducing: Seiko Presage Sharp Edged SPB303, SPB305, SPB307, SPB309 & SPB311
The Seiko Presage series is well-known among watch enthusiasts for their well-executed cases, different types of finishes, colors, materials, and most pertinently; their unique and beautiful dials. Some, like the SSA343 are personal favorites and come in at price points much more affordable than one would expect. Seiko has continued to develop the Presage line … Read more
Seiko Prospex SPB297, SPB299 & SPB301 – Save the Ocean 2022 Special Editions
Seiko has introduced three new dive watches into the Prospex Save the Ocean lineup, the Seiko Prospex SPB297, SPB299 & SPB301. Each iteration is a modern re-interpretation of already massively popular dive watch styles from the 60s and ’70s. These pieces are fully upgraded with 6R35 movements, sapphire crystals and 200m water resistance. What really … Read more
Introducing: Seiko 5 SRPH29, SRPH31, SRPH33 – New Seiko 5 SNK809 Alternatives
The Seiko 5 sports SRPH29 (read the full SRPH29 review), SRPH31, and SRPH33 are the newest Seiko pilot-inspired watches that refresh and may replace older Seiko 5 models. These three new models take design queues directly from the older Seiko 5 SNK lineup consisting of the SNK809, SNK803, SNK805, and SNK807, which are some of … Read more
Seiko SRPB43 Presage Cocktail Time Review
In 2010, Seiko released the SARB065 “Cocktail Time”, a cool dress watch with an exotic dial as part of the beloved SARB lineup. The SARB065 was only released to the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market), but after its wild success, Seiko decided to release a series of similar affordable models, like the Seiko SRPB43 Presage, years … Read more
Seiko SKX009 Review – A Legendary Discontinued Dive Watch
Just a couple of years ago, you couldn’t browse an online watch forum without the Seiko SKX coming up as the most recommended watch for beginners looking for an affordable automatic watch to start their collection. Once upon a time, I was one of those beginners. Marveled by the mechanical aspect of watches, but overwhelmed with … Read more
