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Seiko King Turtle Grenade Watch Review - SRPE05 (SBDY051)

Seiko King Turtle Grenade Watch Review - SRPE05 (SBDY051)

Nick Lehner

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 Turtle, or even a modded one?

Seiko King Turtle Grenade Watch Review - SRPE05 (SBDY051)

Nick Lehner

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 Turtle, or even a modded one?

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

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

Nick Lehner

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 be fun to review another special edition Turtle.

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

Nick Lehner

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 be fun to review another special edition Turtle.

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

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

Nick Lehner

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 how does it compare?

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

Nick Lehner

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 how does it compare?

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

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

Nick Lehner

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, but I could not get it out of my head, and finally purchased the SLA035.

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

Nick Lehner

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, but I could not get it out of my head, and finally purchased the SLA035.

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Seiko Prospex SRPC07 (SRPB97) - The Orange Samurai

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

Nick Lehner

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!

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

Nick Lehner

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!

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Seiko Prospex LX Sky Limited Edition Watch Review - SNR049J1 (SBDB041)

Seiko Prospex LX Sky Limited Edition Watch Review - SNR049J1 (SBDB041)

Nick Lehner

Released at BaselWorld 2019, the Seiko Prospex LX line provided near-Grand Seiko quality (and pricing) in a series of premium tool watches. Designed to be worn at sea (diver), on land (field), and in the sky (GMT), six models total were released in titanium with and without black coatings. The sky series included the SNR033, titanium bracelet to match the case, a blue dial, and a "batman" style black and blue roating...

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Seiko Prospex LX Sky Limited Edition Watch Review - SNR049J1 (SBDB041)

Nick Lehner

Released at BaselWorld 2019, the Seiko Prospex LX line provided near-Grand Seiko quality (and pricing) in a series of premium tool watches. Designed to be worn at sea (diver), on land (field), and in the sky (GMT), six models total were released in titanium with and without black coatings. The sky series included the SNR033, titanium bracelet to match the case, a blue dial, and a "batman" style black and blue roating...

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