The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster SJE099 has minimal upgrades but is double the price of SPB453 62MAS. Read the review to learn if it's worth the extra cost.
I recently reviewed the Seiko Prospex 62MAS SPB453, the updated version of SPB143, one of my favorite $1,000 watches. The changes are subtle, so I put together a comparison using photos.
My review of the Seiko SPB143 62MAS is one of the most visited StrapHabit blogs. When Seiko released an updated version, the SPB453, I pre-ordered one to write a watch review review of it as soon as I could. Click to learn more about this new version.
My quest for the perfect Seiko dive watch brought me to its newest release, the slimmed-down Seiko Prospex Marinemaster SJE099. Like many, I initially dismissed it, but then saw it in person. Is this new 62MAS with its updated caliber and slimmer dimensions finally the one? Cl...
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One of the most visited StrapHabit articles is the review of Seiko SBDC101 (SPB143). Seiko has since released more colors, so a revisit to the 62MAS was in order. I found myself purchasing the Save the Ocean Special Edition (SPB297) to check out due to its beautiful dial. Clic...
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...