A Visit to the Seiko Museum Ginza - StrapHabit
A Visit to the Seiko Museum Ginza

The Ginza district of Tokyo known as a great place for watch shopping. Many major brands have boutiques there, such as Patek Philippe and Rolex. I was more focused on seeing Domestic content, however. I was exited to discover that Seiko has a museum there!

Seiko 5KX Sonar SRPJ45 Watch Review - Why It's Not An SKX Replacement (But It Doesn't Matter) - StrapHabit
Seiko 5KX Sonar SRPJ45 Watch Review - Why It's Not An SKX Replacement (But It Doesn't Matter)

SKX007 and SKX009 were Seiko's most popular dive watches and when it discontinued them, it came as a shock. The Seiko 5 Sports line has the styling of SKX, but lost its tool watch credibility. I was never motivated to own one until now. Can the Sonar step out of the SKX’s shadow?

Grand Seiko Tough Quartz Anti-Magnetic Watch Review - Half a Milgauss for One Third the Price (SBGX341) - StrapHabit
Grand Seiko Tough Quartz Anti-Magnetic Watch Review - Half a Milgauss for One Third the Price (SBGX341)

Can Grand Seiko's every day anti-magnetic sports watch with an orange hand stand on its own as something special and unique?

Seiko Prospex White
Seiko Prospex White "Slim Turtle" Watch Review (SPB313, SBDC171, SPB313J1)

In truth, I often miss my SPB143, which I sold to fund a Prospex LX. It was one of my favorite watches for around $1,000, and had very few flaws. I chose to buy the SPB313 because I liked its white dial with black hands and indices, but my hope was also that the Slim Turtle co...

Seiko King Turtle Grenade Watch Review - SRPE05 (SBDY051) - StrapHabit
Seiko King Turtle Grenade Watch Review - SRPE05 (SBDY051)

So why is this Turtle called the King? Seiko has likely noticed the popular trend of enthusiasts modifying their Seiko divers with upgraded parts. With the newer series of Turtles (and Samurais), Seiko has done the work for us! Is it worth the price premium over the standard T...

Seiko SRPC95 (SBDY023) Watch review - The Orange Nemo Turtle Limited Edition - StrapHabit
Seiko SRPC95 (SBDY023) Watch review - The Orange Nemo Turtle Limited Edition

I borrowed this Seiko SRPC95 (a.k.a. Orange Turtle, a.k.a. Nemo Turtle) from a friend for some strap photos. Since I previously owned and heavily modified an SPRC44 "Golden Turtle," and sold it before I started this blog (scroll down for a photo of it), I thought that it would...

Battle of the Black Dive Watches: Sinn U1 S vs. Seiko Prospex SLA035 MM300 Watch Review (1010.020 vs. Marinemaster 300 SLA035/SBDX033) - StrapHabit
Battle of the Black Dive Watches: Sinn U1 S vs. Seiko Prospex SLA035 MM300 Watch Review (1010.020 vs. Marinemaster 300 SLA035/SBDX033)

Last year, I wrote a tongue-in-cheek piece declaring the Sinn U1 S "The Best Diving Watch Available." Seiko also makes a lot of strong contenders in the dive watch category. I recently picked up a Seiko MM300 diver that, on paper at least, is very comparable to the Sinn. So ho...

Seiko Prospex Black Series Limited Edition
Seiko Prospex Black Series Limited Edition "MarineMaster 300" Watch Review - SBDX033 SLA035

Of watches that that I've owned, Seiko is the brand name that shows up most often. Readers have followed my climb up the Seiko ladder. My next planned stop was the MM300, but I jumped a few levels to the Prospex LX Spring Drive. I had thought that I could skip over the MM300, ...

Seiko Prospex SRPC07 (SRPB97) - The Orange Samurai Watch Review - StrapHabit
Seiko Prospex SRPC07 (SRPB97) - The Orange Samurai Watch Review

Does the Seiko Orange Samurai have the fun and charm of the more popular Orange Monster? It definitely has some unique attributes. Read the blog to find out more!

Batman Battle: Rolex GMT Master II vs. Seiko Prospex LX Watch Review (116710BLNR vs. SNR041J1) - StrapHabit
Batman Battle: Rolex GMT Master II vs. Seiko Prospex LX Watch Review (116710BLNR vs. SNR041J1)

As demand for Rolex sports watches increases, many are left disappointed. A Rolex was once something to be purchased upon reaching a milestone. Now, buyers are met with a long waiting list. This has lead many people to explore other brands like Grand Seiko. If you’re specifica...

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