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Owner Review: Seiko SARB033 – Is it still worth it?
There are many reviews on the Seiko SARB033. So, why another one? I feel an updated review is called for to see if it is still worth it. At 38mm and 44mm lug to lug, I consider it to be at the sweet spot of watch sizes. In fact, it hearkens to the days of…
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Owner Review: Seiko SARB035 – Discontinued, but not Discontent
The Seiko SARB035 is a modern classic for a reason. A definitive meeting of form and function, all while remaining humble and unassuming. The SARB035 is a classically sized watch in a world of dinner plate dials. At 38mm in diameter, there is enough size to give some presence, but it doesn’t scream for attention.…
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Owner Review: Seiko Alpinist Green SARB017
The Seiko Alpinist Green SARB017 comes from a line of field watch which was first introduced in 1961. The Alpinist can be described as Seiko’s first real sports watch. It is from the sixth generation of the Alpinist line and was introduced in 2009. It is also one of Seiko’s longest running sub-brands. The Case…
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Owner Review: Seiko Alpinist SARB017
Today I’m thinking of the first time I saw an Alpinist dial. It was the Seiko Alpinist SARB017 with its beautiful green dial, lumed golden cathedral hands and golden markers (Arabic even numerals and stretched bullet shaped odd hour markers). I was smitten. Research helped me learn a little of the interesting history behind the…
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Owner Review: Seiko SPB243
Through thunderous clouds they descend upon you: the gods of the watch-y-verse. With earthquake-inducing force, they slam into the ground producing a shockwave powerful enough to tear the watch off your wrist. Towering over you, armed with Breguet hand spears, clad in armor of sapphire and stainless steel, brandishing watch-dial-shields with complications only worthy of…
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Owner Review: Seiko SCVS001
No matter if you’re a seasoned collector, a dabbling hobbyist, or new to the world of horology, if you’ve ever had your watch-yearning eye on Seiko you’ve most likely come across the SARB line but you may have never heard of the Seiko SCVS001. The now discontinued and sought-after SARB collection of dressy watches are…
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Owner Review: Seiko Alpinist SPB117J1 – The 6th Generation
First released in 1959, some say 1961. The Seiko Alpinist SPB117J1 is now in it’s sixth generation. Gaining a massive following over the years. The new and improved Alpinist comes in four colour choices. I will be reviewing the black one, with reference SPB117J1 or SBDC087. First impressions are really good as a Seiko Alpinist…
