Seiko

Quick Take:
The SLA079 brings the Marinemaster name back into focus with sharper casework, a Grand Seiko adjacent movement, and proportions that make it surprisingly wearable. It doesn’t try to replace the big, heavy legends like the SLA023, a watch I still adore, but instead offers a balanced daily-wear diver that feels just as serious without the bulk. If you’ve ever wanted a Marinemaster that wears like an SKX but carries the DNA of Seiko’s greatest hits, this is it.

The Quick Take The Seiko Prospex SPB237, often called the “Grey Birch Willard,” is one of the most charming modern Seiko divers. At $1,300 retail (now around $700 on the secondary market), it’s not cheap, but it delivers history, character, and a gorgeous textured gray dial that few watches in this range can match. The…

This is Seiko’s latest entry in the 60th Anniversary 1965 Heritage Diver’s lineup — a limited edition nod to the iconic 62MAS. It’s dressed up in a new wave-textured silvery-white dial, features the long-awaited (and debatably executed) tool-free adjustable clasp, and hits that polished “desk diver” aesthetic better than many of its predecessors.

If you have read any of my other watch reviews, you know I love my Seiko watches, and they represent a large part of my watch collection. They are just an excellent brand with something for everyone. However, I am not blind to their faults and have mentioned them here before, such as their junky…

I recently picked up this Seiko Mini Tuna while I was updating my “Most Durable Automatic Watches” list. I went back and noticed that the Street Series Tuna I recommended is no longer easily found, and since it is one of my go-to watches, I wanted to find the next worthy successor. I know Seiko…

Back in 2023, after two years of owning my Seiko Sumo SPB101J1, I decided it was time to write a proper long-term review. I’d worn it in every situation—travel, water, work, daily rotation—and thought I’d said everything there was to say. But now, after owning it even longer, I’ve come back to it with fresh…