6th Seiko
So I was going through my collection and realized in one of my boxes it appears I need one more Seiko to complete the box...I mean I can't just leave it like this, with a blank slot just sitting there! lol. So what is the popular opinion? What should be the last Seiko to fill the watch box? Im thinking the SBDC165 Save the Ocean 62 Mas, or the new King Sumo in grey...but I come to you fine watch nerds for help...am I missing a Seiko gem? Let me know!
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Something turtle shaped is missing 🧐
Do you want to stick with divers? If so, I agree with @robwei about a Turtle, though you might consider a Monster.
If not, you could add a Flightmaster or Presage piece. The Alpinist does nothing for me, personally, but that would be another non-diver option.
I'd say Alpinist.
Great selection of divers, but I’d think something else might round things out a bit. What about a spring drive GMT, like the SNR033? Its similar to the divers, but brings new stuff to the table, like Spring Drive.
Do you want to stick with divers? If so, I agree with @robwei about a Turtle, though you might consider a Monster.
If not, you could add a Flightmaster or Presage piece. The Alpinist does nothing for me, personally, but that would be another non-diver option.
Yea I really like the flightmaster…that’s a good idea.
Great selection of divers, but I’d think something else might round things out a bit. What about a spring drive GMT, like the SNR033? Its similar to the divers, but brings new stuff to the table, like Spring Drive.
Good call…I looked at those gmt’s or maybe even the speed timer they have…I may look again at those gmt’s
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I love my Baby Alpinist. A little different than your divers, but also 200m water resist. Might make for a little variety. Great collection by the way!
My vote would be SARB017. A true Seiko classic and something a bit different.
Best would be the 1976 Seiko "Captain Willard" 6105. Those go for over 2k. Or you could get the reissue. https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1960s-seiko-captain-willard-ref-6105-8110?variant=31397839863883
I agree with a turtle case, but if you don't need it to be a great daily wear option, I might lean full Tuna.
Its Cocktail Time!
Also, I have the Seiko sbbn042 "Tuna" diver and it's awesome! It uses the legendary 7c46 quartz movement design as a high torq movement and able to deal with saturation diving. Quite a story to that of course.
I'd say that it should be one of these two... or both... as I am putting up both for charity auction in the coming weeks!
Psst…
What I don't see is Springdrive & Titanium . You get Zaratsu fit and finish, Spring Drive accuracy, more water resistance than the new Grand Seiko SLGA015 for less than half the price . You appear to be a Dive Watch Guy = great taste in sports watches. The LX completes the Seiko lineup
This is my bag, baby!!!!
Coffee on the porch? It's some quality Turtle time: 😌
150 yard laps at the outdoor pool? Tall cup of hell ya! Prospex going on this ride!
Gen 1 OG OM! with a spooky cat!!
Ti SD DLC out on the town in it's hometown:
Blending in completely with camo in the living room, oh yeah!
Komparu second hand - the color in a Ginza maiko's (junior geisha) hairpiece! YUP!
Light and airy with big presence 💪
Prospex LX SNR043, Ginza Alpinist, Gen 1 Orange Monster, and Special addition turtle with sapphire and ceramic bezel...all sturdy and happy with 200m. I think any of this lot (or similar) would be fine additions for Seiko nutjobs like us.
I suppose one of the dope presage dials would also be acceptable.
But you, like me, seem to lean towards good water resistance... and I don't dig no 50m WR and no screw down crown, clown! 😁
right now my MM300 is the main piece...hard to top that one without going into Grand Seiko territory
Hard to beat the MM300. I love mine
What I don't see is Springdrive & Titanium . You get Zaratsu fit and finish, Spring Drive accuracy, more water resistance than the new Grand Seiko SLGA015 for less than half the price . You appear to be a Dive Watch Guy = great taste in sports watches. The LX completes the Seiko lineup
Turtle for sure.
I too love my baby Alpinist (In green). Where did you get that bracelet?
It's an Uncle Seiko jubilee bracelet. It changed the whole feeling for me in the best way. I felt some of the others out there were too chunky for the watch, but not this on IMO.
Something turtle shaped is missing 🧐
This is my bag, baby!!!!
Coffee on the porch? It's some quality Turtle time: 😌
150 yard laps at the outdoor pool? Tall cup of hell ya! Prospex going on this ride!
Gen 1 OG OM! with a spooky cat!!
Ti SD DLC out on the town in it's hometown:
Blending in completely with camo in the living room, oh yeah!
Komparu second hand - the color in a Ginza maiko's (junior geisha) hairpiece! YUP!
Light and airy with big presence 💪
Prospex LX SNR043, Ginza Alpinist, Gen 1 Orange Monster, and Special addition turtle with sapphire and ceramic bezel...all sturdy and happy with 200m. I think any of this lot (or similar) would be fine additions for Seiko nutjobs like us.
I suppose one of the dope presage dials would also be acceptable.
But you, like me, seem to lean towards good water resistance... and I don't dig no 50m WR and no screw down crown, clown! 😁
Someone call the fire department 🚒 Seems like Fieldwalkers bag is on FIRE 😱
I love my Baby Alpinist. A little different than your divers, but also 200m water resist. Might make for a little variety. Great collection by the way!
I second this one too, but seems like there is a divers theme?
A modded SKX that you customize would fit in nicely.
Looking at that empty slot, are 2 kinds of people:
I'm more of the latter. I would add something dainty like a Presage Arita Porcelain dial.
Blue Willard
Could go with a pop of color like:
Or
Maybe a classic vintage Seiko would also fit ;)