Finding The Best Seiko Divers In The Brand’s Prospex Collection
This article explores the current Seiko Prospex dive watch collection, noting significant changes and a shift in focus towards higher-end models like the Marinemaster. It highlights popular entry-level and classic options, while also acknowledging the discontinuation of some historically relevant models.
- Seiko Prospex watches start at €550 for solar-powered models.
- The updated Seiko Samurai has a 41.7 × 12.3mm case.
- The classic Turtle SRPE99 is available for €470.
- The standard black Turtle SRPE93 costs €440.
- The Seiko Sumo (SPB101, SPB103) is priced at €870 each.
The updated Seiko Samurai features a smaller 41.7 × 12.3mm case with characteristic angular lines, a curvier profile, and updated dial design with pentagonal markers for a more elegant look.
The Samurai is powered by the Seiko caliber 4R35, which includes a date complication at 4:30 and is noted for its reliability in affordable Seiko watches.
The classic Turtle models, such as the SRPE99 and SRPE93, are noted as the most affordable Seiko Prospex divers.
The article observes that models like the Slim Turtle, King Turtle, and Captain Willard are no longer part of the collection, despite their historical relevance and popularity.
The current Prospex collection feels different from a few years ago, with a strong focus on the Marinemaster series, positioning the range higher in the market.