What's your favorite Seiko diver?

baraqyal

baraqyal

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Just out of curiousity, for those of you who collect watches, what's your current favorite seiko diver?

-- Rob
 
I only have two. A Yao customized 007 and a 779 Black Monster. The Black Monster sees a lot of wrist time. I like it more than I thought I would. I have another Yao customized 007 on the way though.

Here is a Seiko divers reference w/ lots of pics of the various models.

Seiko Divers reference

Of the ones I don't have I like the 6309 and 6306, and of course the grand Seiko.
 
I'm partial to the Seiko SKXA33, truly a tough watch if I've ever seen one.
Matt
 
I like the Yao/Seiko 200 meter diver with the Mk1 dial and sword hands.
 
The one I bought in 1991, a 7002-7009. Sweet little watch. I'd be wearing it to this day if it weren't for my Omega SMP...
 
i bought a new auto divers watch, a big/thick heavy duty watch, in 1980, paid about $200 give or take a $ for it, have replaced the band 3 times, other than that no maintanence/cleaning/oiling, still looks pretty good too, wear it when biking occasionally still, and keeps pretty good time, loses about 1-3 minutes a week.

i dont have a clue as to the model #, but it looks about like all the higher end seiko divers watches, has an all black bezel, have seen some w/a red/black bezel, a great watch i used 24/7 for 15+ yrs w/no probs, i would say i have gotten my $$ outta it X3, i wish i did know the model #, any guesses??

greg
 
I picked up a SKX173 about 6 months ago. It has a Singapore movement (as opposed to Japanese) and it regulates nicely. I believe it is exclusively marketed to the U.S. and carries a 3 year warranty.
 
The large 200m quartz, with the black face, black bezel, and day & date window is my favorite...Set that up with a Rhino strap, and I'm good to go.:).
 
thanks for the link shootist, it appears mine is a '76 6306-7001, the 7001 sounds familiar from ordering the bands, didnt think it was that old, but, after thinking about it, that is prob correct, i got it right after me and my wife moved in together, in '76, so that would be about right, prob got in early '77 or so.

a great watch,

greg
 
My Black Monster that just came in the mail today. Man, this thing is awesome. I have a Rhino band on it and it feels like it grew out of my wrist!
 
Originally posted by Revolvergeek
My Black Monster that just came in the mail today. Man, this thing is awesome. I have a Rhino band on it and it feels like it grew out of my wrist!
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I wasn't sure how much I would like mine until I got it. I really like that watch.
 
You guys are determined to get me to buy that Black Monster. Don't I spend enough on knives? Do I have to know what time it is, too? :eek:
 
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