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It arrived!  Got the Seiko SSB003 in the mail and its a very nice watch. Aesthetics - Dial -  more a Glossy Silver than 'White'.  Pics don't do it justice and it's a very appealing color. -  Sub-Dial  - 3 registers at 3,6,9 o'clock.  Black color contrasts nicely with the Silver Dial. -  Bracelet -  20mm Steel.  Cheap and Rattly, but ok.  Identical to one used on some snkk Seiko 5 series. -  Bezel  - this was interesting, the case is a unibody design so the bezel is not a separate piece. -  Size  - it's a nice 40mm watch and a more conservative and classic feel.  Height is about 10mm and overall comparable in dimensions to my Omega Seamaster 2531.80. - Weight -  Case has some heft, bracelet is very light and total weight is same as my Rolex Explorer. Usage - Chronograph -  uses the 6T63 movement.  Some call it a 'MechaQuartz' as the Chronograph functions just like a pure Mechanical Chronograph watch would.  The big red s

Wow...there are an endless number of different Seiko models.  The SNDF line are amazing.  Some have a very retro and classly vibe.  I love these models: SNDF35 - White/Red Stripe SNDF37 - Black, Red Bezel SNDF87 - White/Blue, Orange Seconds SNDF93 - White/Blue, Yellow Seconds I may pick up one.  Need to decide which one.  Leaning towards the 87 or 93, but that 35 looks so gorgeous. Bezel issue with SNDF Thankfully, I didn't pull the trigger.  After some thought...these models have some design issues.  The 35 and 37, 12 hour bezel is redundant.  While the color scheme is nice....there is no reason to put an extra set of hour mark indicators.  The 87 is gorgeous, but others online have complained about the blue bezel.  As I look at it more closely, I tend to agree.  Why did Seiko mess up these fine watches with the bezel?  They also seem large and hopefully are not beyond 42mm. SNDD Other honorable mention are the SNDD91..White w/ Red Register Dials. SC

What is it with Seiko watches?  I'm smitten with several models lately...the SSB007 chronograph is stunning and reminds me vividly of my first watch a humble Guess Chronograph.  The Arctura GMT model SUN003 with black dial is also amazing and looks so cool with its futuristic curves and design.  I'm missing my old Guess Chronograph.  While it was nothing special horologically, it was my first watch and that particular style and feel holds some sentimental value to me.  The SSB line looks awful close.  And some are going for $100 brand new on Amazon so very affordable. SSB003 - White Panda To help me decide...I am listing the various models and styles to pick which one is right for me.  So far I like the first few of 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 - b