Hands-on – The New Seiko ‘Monster’ PADI Edition SRPE27K1

Launched at Baselworld 2016, the association between PADI and Seiko has resulted in some of the brand’s coolest models. Think Turtle SRPA21 or Samurai SRPB99. Behind these special edition watches, with blue and red accents, often hide well-established models… And the latest in line to become a PADI is the ‘Monster’, one of the most […]

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Hands-on – Seiko Presage ‘Riki Enamel’ Blue SPB163J1

While Prospex is the definitive professional collection by Seiko, a range known for its accessible and high-performance models, the Japanese brand has also demonstrated recently that it is no stranger to the dress watch and to traditional craftsmanship. With this collection named ‘Presage’, Seiko offers elegant and exclusive materials for tasteful watch enthusiasts with a […]

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Introducing – Seiko Prospex LX Line Limited Edition SNR045

Released in 2019, Seiko’s LX Line is an entirely new collection of watches that represent the best of Prospex in terms of quality and performance as well as innovation with Spring Drive movements. Designed to be used on land, at sea and in the sky, depending on the chosen model, these are true Prospex models, […]

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Hands-on – Seiko Prospex Diver 62MAS Interpretations SPB143, SPB147 & SPB149

Seiko’s first diver’s watch, the famous 62MAS, has been the inspiration for multiple reissues, ranging from relatively accessible models in 2017 (SPB051 and SPB053) to a true collector’s piece with the high-end SLA017. This year, as Seiko celebrates 55 years of involvement in aquatic watches, more models have been released, with a blue and hi-beat […]

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Women’s Watch Wednesday – Seiko Lukia for Women, Now Available Worldwide

Seiko’s line of women’s watches, Lukia, has been available since 1995 in Asia. Today, six models of the Lukia collection disembark in all corners of the globe. With vibrant dials made from mother-of-pearl and inspired by traditional Japanese colours and shapes, the Lukia watches are meant to encapsulate the glamour associated with Ginza, Tokyo’s upmarket […]

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Hands-on – Seiko Prospex ‘Captain Willard’ Reissues SPB151 and SPB153

There is more than one icon at Seiko… Far more. Not surprisingly, most of them are part of the Prospex collection and relate to the world of divers. Think 62Mas, Hi-Beat 300m and Tuna Professional (all of them recently re-created). And there’s the ‘Turtle’, the watch known under the reference 6105, a watch that has […]

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Introducing – Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition SPB171

About a year ago, Seiko presented a new range of watches in the Presage collection, once again paying tribute to traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Following watches with enamel, Urushi lacquer, and guilloché with translucent enamel (Shippo) dials, these featured Arita porcelain dials. This year, Seiko continues with this theme and presents the new Presage Arita Porcelain […]

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Introducing – The Seiko Prospex Street Series Enlarges with ‘Urban Safari’ Tuna-Inspired Watches

“Inspired by the original 1975 Seiko diver’s, this new timepiece features the same iconic outer protector, in a more compact design perfect for urban living.” Seiko’s speech regarding these new models, an entire collection of no fewer than 11 watches, says it all. Take one of the brand’s most important professional specification dive watches, extract […]

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Introducing – Seiko Prospex Diver’s “King Samurai” SRPE35 & SRPE37

A few weeks ago, Seiko announced the launch of upgraded versions of one of its most emblematic and accessible diver’s watches, the new King Turtle – equipped with more resistant materials for enhanced quality. In the same vein, the brand is now upgrading its other entry-level Prospex Diver’s watch, the sharper brother of the Turtle, […]

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Introducing – The 2020 Seiko Presage “Riki Enamel” Collection

Four new models inspired by the minimalism and legibility of designer Riki Watanabe’s celebrated 1977 Steel Clock join the Presage Collection. With beautifully handcrafted enamel dials in blue, brown and white, two automatic models (SPB113 and SPB115) and two automatic plus power reserve indicator (SPB161 and SPB163) enrich a collection renowned for its winning combination […]

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