Seiko Zen Garden??
Hey crunchers, I've recently become familiar with the Seiko nicknames of Baby Snow Flake and Zen Garden. What I gather is that the Baby Snow Flake has the number of SARX055. I have this watch, with what I think is a similar(ish?) dial texture, but I'm not sure. I've never seen a Baby Snow Flake in person.
Is this what is nicknamed the Zen Garden. The reference number for this watch is SRPD39. Or maybe it's none of the above, just a enjoyable dress watch in my rotation. I'm sure that the Seiko enthusiasts here can help me understand the deferences. Which I would really appreciate.
I started collecting in mid 2021 and have purchased a number of entry level watches. I'm having a good time and refining my ideas about what makes a satisfying collection. BTW, my page image is my wif...
The idea behind the Zen garden pieces is that they are inspired by the sand/ rock gardens that are raked into a pattern (For lack of a better term, forgive me) . You may have seen them in movies, magazines, etc.
Where as the "snow flake" models legitimately look like a frozen surface / small ice formations within the face. Although, If I'm being honest, the one you've got pictured does have a wintery vibe to it.
The idea behind the Zen garden pieces is that they are inspired by the sand/ rock gardens that are raked into a pattern (For lack of a better term, forgive me) . You may have seen them in movies, magazines, etc.
Where as the "snow flake" models legitimately look like a frozen surface / small ice formations within the face. Although, If I'm being honest, the one you've got pictured does have a wintery vibe to it.
Thanks! I should have mentioned that I'm a bonsai enthusiast too. How many expensive hobbies can I get into??! I have been super unclear about the nicknames, because I agree with you that the dial I have looks super wintry. But, I think I might be missing some of the suability. In the end, it doesn’t really matter. Just fun to have on the wrist.