StrapHabit Reviews and Articles
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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 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)
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?
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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, but I could not get it out of my head, and finally purchased the SLA035. -
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 (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 specifically looking for a Rolex GMT Master II BLNR (a.k.a the “Batman”), Grand Seiko doesn’t really have anything. Luckily, Seiko’s Proxpex LX line is built to near Grand Seiko quality levels, including the blue and black SNR049.
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Seiko Prospex LX Sky Limited Edition Watch Review - SNR049J1 (SBDB041)
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 24 hr bezel. -
Seiko Prospex "62MAS" SBDC101 (SPB143) Watch Review
The Seiko divers that got us unto this hobby were so unconventional as to feel special despite their low price. You didn't feel like you were buying them because they were a cheaper look-alike of the watch you really wanted but couldn't afford. So does a more conventional and also more expensive Seiko diver still capture the charm that got us into this hobby? -
Seiko Prospex "Safari Tuna" Watch Review (SBDY059, SRPE29K1) - What's Wrong with being Fashionable?
If the Tuna shape wasn't polarizing enough, the color will definitely divide people. A few of my friends actually accused me of buying a fashion watch, but I went for it anyway. Did it hold up to the Prospex reputation, or did Seiko put form before function? Keep reading to find out! -
The Seiko (SRPD25) Fourth Gen Monster vs. First Gen Monster (SKX781 and SKX779): A Cult Classic Receives Some Upgrades
First gen Seiko orange and black Monsters have shot up in price. Does the new blue fourth gen Monster keep the charm of the first gen? -
The Top 6 Watches to Wear During the Apocalypse
Stick with us at StrapHabit to guide you through the decision process and reveal what is the best watch to wear for any kind of Zombieland/I am Legend/Book of Eli type situation.
