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When it comes to diver’s watches, the Rolex Submariner (or for that matter, the Sea-Dweller or Deepsea) is one of the most recognised and popular pieces in the category. It is not a surprise, considering its extensive history, timeless look, and incredible marketing campaigns that had made this timepiece so desirable by many.
Having personally own a Submariner, the author can definitely attest that it is certainly one of the best watches that he has had. It is no doubt a well-made timepiece. The Submariner is a tool watch after all, and it had certainly passed the test with flying colours after withstanding all the different conditions and environments that the author had thrown the watch into (not literally though). It is a handsome and versatile watch too – which we think that it is an additional plus point.
However, we feel that there were many pieces in the category that were overshadowed by the Rolex. There are certainly many excellent diver’s watches out there in the market, and we reckon that they are worth a second look as well. What are some of the watches that we have recommended? Let’s find out!
Seiko Diver’s SLA017
The 62MAS Reissue. One of the finest creations from Seiko, aside from its Grand Seiko/Credor range.
First up, we have the Seiko Diver’s SLA017, also known as the 62MAS Reissue.
This is probably one of the watches that Seiko fans want. Based on the first Seiko diver’s watch, the new SLA017 is certainly classy and timeless in design. Some interesting characteristics of the 39.9mm timepiece includes the domed sapphire crystal, case shape, as well as the design of the indices. It gave us a glimpse of the 1960s, and we are pleasantly surprised by how relevant these elements still look today.
The SLA017 is fitted with Seiko’s Caliber 8L35, which is seen on their high-end pieces such as the Marinemaster 300 and the Emperor Tuna series. It is often touted as the undecorated version of Grand Seiko’s 9S55. The self-winding watch features a decent power reserve of around 50 hours, with a date indicator at the 3 o’clock position. The recommended retail price for this piece is €3,800 (approximately S$ 6,085), and it is limited to 2,000 pieces. While its price might be slightly steeper than the usual entry-level pieces from Seiko, but we reckon its finishing and quality makes up for the premium. This is surely one of the must-have pieces for any serious Seiko collectors.
Omega Seamaster 300m
The Omega Seamaster 300 SPECTRE Limited Edition, together with an ordinary Seamaster 300.
Besides the ever-popular Speedmaster, the Seamaster is one of the main collections in Omega’s stable. After all, this is not just any typical diver’s watch – but one that James Bond trusts as well.
There are multiple variants of the Seamaster, in which the Seamaster 300 SPECTRE Limited Edition had caught our attention. As the name suggests, the watch was worn in the movie SPECTRE. But what truly attracted us towards the timepiece is its vintage-inspired design, which was inspired by the old […]
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