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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!
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)
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?
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)
Can Grand Seiko's every day anti-magnetic sports watch with an orange hand stand on its own as something special and unique?
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 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 Turtle, or even a modded one?
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 Turtle, or even a modded one?

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.
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?
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?