Reply With QuoteThis would do me:
https://www.watchshop.com/mens-seiko...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a watch man in possession of a modest budget must be in want of a Seiko diver.
I am in want of a quartz grab n'go with modest dimensions, 40mm (or under) preferred. Thank you all.
Last edited by Rocket Man; 8th June 2018 at 18:57.
This would do me:
https://www.watchshop.com/mens-seiko...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
The only one I can think of is the SBDN015
38.75mm across (including the crown)
Lug to lug: 46.45mm
Height: 11.2mm
http://www.japan-onlinestore.com/SBDN015
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Last edited by senraw; 8th June 2018 at 18:16.
The choice is either SKX or Citizen NY0040 isnt it ? I'm in the latter group - hand winding FTW ;)
With that in mind what about this Citizen Diver , has a touch of the Planet Ocean about it
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/9157318
SBCM023? High accuracy quartz 38mm with perpetual calendar.
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Thanks, but that's a ladies watch!Originally Posted by senraw
Okay this is a dive watch so maybe I should dare to go bigger.
Thread title amended to 'modestly sized' rather than 40mm max but I don't want any monsters!
I used to have this. Lovely size, but actual dial size was too small. Very light too. Will make a great kids watch.
I know... But it’s the only current Seiko Quartz Diver I know of, under 40mm.
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Or the slightly larger 42mm 7548, it's vintage now but they do pop up on SC now and then.
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43mm the Seiko Kinetic SKA369p1 , few on ebay used , I have one and its a lovely watch
https://www.watchshop.com/mens-seiko...p99932293.html
If you can forget Seiko and go auto.. The Lorier Neptune is absolutely lovely.. (Very tempted by the guilt version myself.) :
https://www.lorierwatches.com/collections/watches
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Has to be the mid size skx013 . It’s a tad smaller than skx007/9
Skx013 on left, 007 on right
Review comparison
https://youtu.be/wl6bSVTljnA
Failing them a Seiko sea urchin or Steinhart ocean black 39
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Last edited by bond; 8th June 2018 at 18:33.
Yes the SKX013 is a lovely size. Perfect really.
Second this. I’ve settled on the 013 as my beach beater. Doesn’t fit the quartz requirement though
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Well you could try and seek one of these out they meet your requirements at 40mm. I have a couple actually.
Mitch
You need a 7548. There is no point denying yourself any longer.
Don't wear it on a nato and it will look smaller.
Ah the guilt version, that is a watch I have tried many times before...
I would have to say the divex diver.
It has a seiko movement I haven’t handled one but am even considering one.
Take a look here,
Is this the best value diver in the world? Probably!
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sha...7&share_type=t
Apeks also do a nice diver with a Seiko movement, though at 41mm might be a shade too big:
http://apeksdiving.com/uk/products/d...atch-male.html
Last edited by Marcusu; 9th June 2018 at 01:19. Reason: Typo
SNE441
Thanks for all the suggestions so far.
I've found this good article, although all but one of the watches are 42mm or larger.
https://www.donatwald.com/best-seiko...tches-for-men/
Maybe browse the likes of amazon for a micro brand that has a seiko quartz movement?
Maybe Jsprings? or invicta have one?
I think the OP had outlined quartz so the only one Seiko are doing new mid size is that solar diver . Other than that it’s a vintage quartz perpetual calendar diver skx type
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Last edited by bond; 9th June 2018 at 14:46.
Is Seiko only option. How about going with Citizen promaster line (eco-drive)?
BN0150 is a good value for the money
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In the 1990s i had a Pulsar quartz diver that i wore daily and i have owned several automatic Seiko SKX's. In recent years i was in need of a pick up and go quartz beater . I found this Zeno quartz sport diver. It is the same size as a Breitling Colt (about 40mm case with 20mm lugs.It is 200m water resistant with screw down crown,superluminova dial/hands and the second hand hits the markers,it comes on a steel bracelet and costs the same as a Seiko diver.Also being a Zeno it is Swiss made too. You can find this Zeno on e-bay from German sellars and on Amazon UK.
Last edited by silver centurian; 9th June 2018 at 19:13.
Which model is this Mitch?? See it the other day and couldn’t remember which thread it was on! Been driving me mental.Well you could try and seek one of these out they meet your requirements at 40mm. I have a couple actually.
Mitch
Lovey watch
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Seiko own pulsar so technically this could fall under the requirement
Seiko (ish)
Quartz (ish solar)
Diver
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As others have said the 7548 or the lesser seen 7C43 would be the perfect 40mm quartz choice. Widely available used and in varying colours and serviceable , my oldest being 40 years old!
The SBCM023 is more like 38mm and noticeably smaller at first but a lovely watch especially on the bracelet.
Cheers
Neil
It is the Seiko 5H25-6050.
I do think they got the colour combination just right on this and of course it is something not seen very much these days, a small diver's watch, white faced as well. It is only 40mm including the crown.
Mitch
Thanks Mitch!! It’s the colour that has caught my eye. I will try and source one.It is the Seiko 5H25-6050.
I do think they got the colour combination just right on this and of course it is something not seen very much these days, a small diver's watch, white faced as well. It is only 40mm including the crown.
Mitch
Thanks
James
And apologies to OP
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Does it have to be battery-powered quartz, or would Solar be OK? I have an orange Solar which is pretty good - crown at 3 o’clock which l prefer. Creation sell it.
After posting about getting my 1982 6309-7290 fixed (graunchy crown), I had to remind myself how much value these watches represent. I read posts on here, watched a handful of videos and still couldn't decide whether it should be the 007 or the 013. Both sat in my shopping basket at CW whilst I tried to decide but then I looked at the bottom line. A shade over £300 for two classics. I pressed the buy button.
Only afterwards, I remember the same decision making stood in Watches of Switzerland at LHR trying to decide whether it should be the Omega Speedy or Seamaster and thinking "sod it, I'll have both". The decision represented 15x the amount of money but took less time.
I need to loosen up and start building the collection!
Also ordered some NATO and leather straps. Will have a play when they arrive and drop into the "Show Me .." thread.
What model is that? I really really like it.Well you could try and seek one of these out they meet your requirements at 40mm. I have a couple actually.
Mitch
As above it is the 5H25-6050.
It is a JDM model only and you would be very unlikely to see one in the West. I do have two of them mind as is the way with the WIS!
Seiko got it just right with this colour combination the white and the blue work well together, even the colour of the lume seems to integrate well.
It is also unusual these days being a white faced diver and small with it at only 40mm.
Mitch
Bugger. Ordered two divers from Creation before reading all the duty threads here and just had a demand from DHL for £75 on £310 worth of watches. That will teach me. UK suppliers only next time.
I am surprised by this news. Previously I have ordered 5 watches from Creation and apart from the one JDM watch which was dispatched from Japan, all the others that came from Singapore via DHL dodged customs and taxes. I wonder if they are still coming via Germany with DHL before landing in the UK.
No, straight through Singapore > UK.
Quick delivery but I pay enough tax as it is and if I had carried these through customs, there would be no VAT/Duty.
Since Mitch posted this, I have been on the hunt for one. I got a mate in Japan to bid on a tatty one on Yahoo auctions over there and picked it up for £30. The date is stuck but otherwise working. Will run it through a mender I go to in Malaysia for a fix and clean up and see how it turns out.Well you could try and seek one of these out they meet your requirements at 40mm. I have a couple actually.
Mitch
I've asked my mate to save a search for this model to see if any better ones come up before my trip over there in Sept when you'll also find me in Yodobashi camera sniffing out some interesting JDMs.
I've only been active on this forum a short while and getting heavily influenced!
I been looking and cannot find one at all!!
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This is where I found mine ..
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/q221970664
Seiko Solar Diver
https://www.tobydeals.co.uk/en_GB/pr...hoC6OsQAvD_BwE
Do dive watches not have to be at least 200m water resistance though ?Seiko own pulsar so technically this could fall under the requirement
Seiko (ish)
Quartz (ish solar)
Diver
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Loving this watch/strap combo.SNE441
A couple of questions if that's ok as i'm tempted to purchase a solar diver.
How accurate is it & what make is the strap please.
Standard quartz accuracy - about a second or so a day. I t came on the current Seiko Prospex dive strap - which is very nice IMO.
The strap in the pictures is a rubber NATO from Alex at Yellowdog straps.
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