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My Seiko SSB003 Arrival and Review It arrived! I got the Seiko SSB003 in the mail, and it's a very nice watch. Aesthetics Dial: More of a glossy silver than 'white.' Pics don't do it justice; it's a very appealing color. Sub-Dial: Three registers at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. The black color contrasts nicely with the silver dial. Bracelet: 20mm steel. It's cheap and rattly but okay. Identical to one used on some SNKK Seiko 5 series. Bezel: Interesting design— the case is a unibody, so the bezel is not a separate piece. Size: A nice 40mm watch with a more conservative and classic feel. The height is about 10mm, comparable in dimensions to my Omega Seamaster 2531.80. Weight: The case has some heft, while the bracelet is very light; the total weight is the same as my Rolex Explorer. Usage Chronograph: Uses the 6T63 movement. Some call it a 'MechaQuartz' since the chronograph functions just like a pure mechanical chronograph watch. The big red seconds h

Exploring Seiko's SNDF and SCEB Lines Wow, there are indeed an endless number of Seiko models! The SNDF line stands out with its retro and classy vibes. Here are a few models I find particularly appealing: SNDF35 - White/Red Stripe SNDF37 - Black, Red Bezel SNDF87 - White/Blue, Orange Seconds SNDF93 - White/Blue, Yellow Seconds I’m considering picking one up, leaning towards the 87 or 93, but the 35 looks gorgeous too! Bezel Issues with the SNDF Models After some thought, I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger right away. The SNDF35 and SNDF37 models have a redundant 12-hour bezel, which doesn’t add much functional value. While their color schemes are nice, the extra hour mark indicators seem unnecessary. The SNDF87 is beautiful, but I’ve noticed complaints online regarding the blue bezel. As I examine it more closely, I tend to agree—it feels like a design misstep. Plus, they seem large; I hope they’re not beyond 42mm. Other Considerations: SNDD and SCEB I also have my

Exploring Seiko Watches What is it with Seiko watches? I’m smitten with several models lately! The SSB007 chronograph is stunning and vividly reminds me of my first watch, a humble Guess Chronograph. The Arctura GMT model SUN003 with a black dial is also amazing, showcasing futuristic curves and design. I miss my old Guess Chronograph; while it wasn’t anything special horologically, it holds sentimental value as my first watch. The SSB line looks awfully close, and some are going for $100 brand new on Amazon, making them very affordable!   SSB003 - White Panda To help me decide, I’m listing various models and styles to pick which one is right for me. So far, I like the first few in the series: the 001, 003, 007, or 013. SSB001 - White SSB003 - Silver/black Panda, red seconds SSB005 - Blue SSB007 - Black SSB009 - White, gold TT SSB011 - Black, black bezel, red seconds SSB013 - White/black Panda, red seconds SSB015 - Black (looks identical to 007) SSB017 - White, Roman XII, blu