Citizen vs Seiko: The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Affordable Sports Watches

by Brent Robillard Two Giants of Affordable Watchmaking Seiko and Citizen were among the first watches I ever owned. I suspect a lot of enthusiasts could begin their collecting stories with that same line. Long before I knew what a column wheel chronograph was, before I had ever heard of COSC certification, and certainly before I found myself interviewing watchmakers in Geneva, I was drawn … Continue reading Citizen vs Seiko: The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Affordable Sports Watches

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A Brief History of Seiko Dive Watches

Few tool watches manage to achieve that heady space of voguish collectability, occupied by brands like Rolex and Omega, while remaining accessible to the common man. The sheer number of models, references, and price points—all products of function-first design, upholding and surpassing the ISO 6425 standards—mean that somewhere in the Seiko catalogue there is a dive watch waiting for you. Continue reading A Brief History of Seiko Dive Watches

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The Seiko Turtle vs The Seiko Samurai

The Turtle, released in 2016, is essentially a reissue of the 6309–a watch produced by Seiko for 12 years during the 70s and 80s. The Samurai, while officially released as part of the Prospex Series in 2017, has been around in various forms since 2004…Both are serious divers. Both are excellent value propositions. Continue reading The Seiko Turtle vs The Seiko Samurai

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Citizen vs Seiko: The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Affordable Sports Watches

A Brief History of Seiko Dive Watches

The Seiko Turtle vs The Seiko Samurai