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Review: Seiko Prospex SNR031J1 LX Black Edition Dive Watch
Seiko introduces a new LX line of watches with the usual Sea, Land and Air concepts. We examine the Prospex SNR031J1 LX Black Edition Dive Watch in detail.
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Seiko introduces a new LX line of watches with the usual Sea, Land and Air concepts. We examine the Prospex SNR031J1 LX Black Edition Dive Watch in detail.
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Seiko’s distinctive shrouded diver (commonly called the ‘Tuna Can’) is a real cult model, due in equal parts to its indestructibility and its distinctive design. It’s a watch that stands out from across the street, or in five metres of murky water - depending on how you like to use your dive watches. Having said … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex ‘Street Series’ Solar Diver SNE533P appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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My first impression was that I made a good choice. Yes, the Seiko SNE537 is 47mm wide but it looks, feels, and wears a lot smaller. It has many different surfaces and finishes all visible at once yet they work together nicely.
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Last year, Seiko announced their Save the Ocean initiative – a partnership between famed underwater explorer and conservationist Fabien Cousteau and Seiko Prospex. This program is aimed at raising awareness (and funds) for marine conservation. It was also a partnership that saw some very cool ‘Save the Ocean’ editions of classic Seiko divers. Well, it’s … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Swimming with sharks – the Seiko Prospex SRPD21K Save the Ocean appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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At Baselworld 2019, Seiko quietly released two reissues of the legendary reference H558 “Arnie” analog/digital dive watch. The Seiko Prospex SNJ025P1 features a black dial with a black rotating bezel and the SNJ027P1 is the PADI version with a black dial and Pepsi bezel. Both references measure a whopping 47.8mm in diameter.
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Seiko’s Baselworld press conference is one of my few must-not-miss appointments, if only for a much-needed dose of humour. But for me, the real star of this year’s affair was Ken Okuyama. Mr Okuyama is an industrial designer with an eponymous studio, who made his name in the world of prestige cars, with a folio … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 things you need to know about the Seiko Prospex LX collection, according to the man who designed them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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One of the bigger surprises of Basel was Seiko’s announcement of their high-end Prospex LX collection - big, chunky sports watches that feature a level of fit and finish we’ve seldom seen on a Seiko-labelled watch. And while the initial collection was a drop of six models, the one that we were most interested in, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A closer look at the Seiko Prospex LX SNR029J appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Born from the specialised needs of saturation diving, the Seiko Tuna has spawned a new limited edition specially for Asia.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here at Revolution, there are two things that we really love: a watch that lives up to its hype, and a timepiece where value is not just implied – by...
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What do whales, chronographs and solar charging have in common? And no, I’m not talking about a hypothetical scheme involving Elon Musk, and the launching of an around the world race, with solar-powered propellers attached to specially trained whales. Cool as that may be – although probably not humane – all three things become one in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Sun and sea combined – the Seiko Prospex ‘Save The Ocean’ SSC675P appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
A quick look at the budget-friendly Seiko Prospex SNE498 & SNE499 Solar Tuna dive watches that come in at well under $500.
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The new Seiko SLA025 is one of the most expensive offering of the Prospex line. But, how does the watch stack up? In this article, we dive deep into the Baselworld 2018 novelty.
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Seiko have taken their affinity with the ocean to deeper depths, announcing new brand ambassador Fabien Cousteau at Baselworld 2018. The grandson of famed underwater explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Fabien has dedicated his life to exploring and conserving the world’s oceans, and is founder of the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Centre. As part of this new … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex ‘Save the Ocean’ SRPC91K1 – the ocean hero in a half shell appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If you’re looking for a watch with bells, whistles and some serious style, you should probably check out this feature-heavy diver, the Seiko Prospex SSC673P. It’s part of a series of three limited edition blacked-out divers called - appropriately enough - the Black Series. The other watches are time-only affairs, in automatic and solar configurations, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Fun in the sun – the Seiko Prospex SSC673P diver’s chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Late last year, Seiko announced a series of limited edition Prospex divers, featuring blacked-out cases and the evocative name of ‘The Black Series’. The story behind the name and the black-and-orange concept is the murky, mysterious world of night diving. But honestly, for me this watch is less about the story behind it and more … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Light in the darkness – the Seiko Prospex SNE493P appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Seiko dive watches are a perennial favourite. They’re tough-as, look the business, and have a history as long and proud as any. Whether it’s the coveted SLA017, or the classic Turtle, they’ve got a strong rep, and cult following. The Seiko faithful are going to be very happy with this latest limited edition – the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Blacked-out beauty – the Seiko Prospex SRPC49K appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Nothing gets a watch fan’s blood pumping quite like a new dive watch release from Seiko. And this year, our collective hearts were racing. With Seiko dropping not just a re-creation of the iconic 62MAS – the SLA017 – but also two modern reinterpretations, the black SPB051 and the blue SPB053. And that’s the key … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex SPB051 – an on point reinterpretation of the 62MAS appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story in a second The most eagerly awaited dive watch release from Seiko…ever? Seiko were relative latecomers to the professional dive watch game, coming some 10 years after the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and the Rolex Submariner. Released in 1965, the legendary Seiko 62MAS (ref. 6217) was Japan’s first professional dive watch and inspired a … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Is the Seiko Prospex SLA017 62MAS re-creation their best dive watch ever? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Taking Seiko’s professional diving timepiece on a journey through the waters of Baja’s “small island”.
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