The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

I'd been looking for a Seiko for a while, but without any specific details.
I came across this rather rare Presage, which immediately captivated me when I saw it and picked it up. A rather light watch for an automatic. Its textured white dial is magnificent, and depending on the angle, you can admire the blued hands. The Breguet-style numerals are perfect. In short, impeccable readability.
The leather strap has a rather reassuring and thin closure system, as well as being comfortable.
6R15S movement / 23 jewels. The 40.5 mm diameter fits comfortably on my 19.5 cm wrist.

An attractive Seiko, traditional but with style

This is my first review of a watch, and I hope it's a good fit.
At first, I wasn't keen on a Victorinox, having only known the brand through their knives.
Then, while visiting a retailer, I was won over. I was looking for a simple, efficient, and robust quartz watch.
That's when I came across this model, one of the last available.
I was looking for a blue, legible dial. I got it. Even more so at night.
Lightweight, comfortable to wear, and a decent size (40mm, but I have a nice wrist).
I felt like it was nothing special, and yet, I enjoy wearing it regularly.
I like the Army look, being a former soldier myself. :)

A simple and effective toolwatch for every day

<p dir="ltr">The <strong>Seiko </strong>brand, founded in <strong>1881</strong> by Kintaro Hattori in the Ginza district of Tokyo, has become one of the most influential and respected watch companies in the world. Since the opening of its first store, Seiko has continued a path of constant growth and innovation.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Seiko brand</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The year 1924 marked the first watch produced under the Seiko brand. The company continued to develop new technologies, and in 1956 it released the first self-winding wristwatch made in Japan. The real game-changer came in 1969 with the introduction of the Seiko Astron, the world's first quartz watch. This innovation not only changed the direction of Seiko but also revolutionized the entire watch industry.</p>
<p dir="ltr">During the 1970s and 1980s, Seiko solidified its reputation as a technological leader with the development of solar-powered watches and the introduction of professional divers' watches. In 2005, Seiko presented the Spring Drive, a unique movement combining the strength of mechanical watchmaking and the precision of quartz.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In recent years, Seiko has continued to innovate by creating eco-friendly watches and supporting various environmental initiatives. The brand is known for its commitment to quality, precision and sophisticated design.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">What are Seiko&rsquo;s iconic models?</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/prospex">Seiko Prospex</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">This collection is dedicated to those who seek adventure, whether underwater, on land or in the air. The Prospex offers solid cases, water resistance up to 200 meters, steel or silicone bracelets, and automatic or solar movement. These watches are often associated with professional divers and adventurers.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/presage">Seiko Presage</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">Bringing together the best of traditional Japanese watchmaking and modern design, the Presage offers stainless steel cases, leather straps, automatic movement, and exquisite dials. The collection is appreciated for its elegance and style.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/astron">Seiko Astron</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">This iconic collection represents Seiko innovation. With titanium or stainless steel cases, water resistance up to 100 meters, metal bracelets, solar quartz movement with GPS, the Astron continues to be at the cutting edge of technology.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/5_sports">Seiko 5 Sports</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Seiko 5 Sports collection is a symbol of youth and dynamism. With steel cases, water resistance up to 100 meters, steel or fabric straps, and automatic movement, it is designed for the active lifestyle.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Seiko watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The prices of new Seiko watches change regularly and vary depending on the model. <strong>Most cost between &euro;500 and &euro;1,000 depending on the finishes</strong>. Price differences can be significant between the brand's different collections. For example, the price of a Seiko 5 fluctuates between &euro;200 and &euro;400 and the Seiko Prospex between &euro;300 and &euro;2,500. Prices also fluctuate depending on the distributor, and promotions sometimes allow you to benefit from a more competitive price. <strong>The second-hand market is also an opportunity</strong> to look at to buy a cheaper Seiko.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Seiko: An essential brand for starting out in watchmaking</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Seiko is a brand that has charted its path through over a century of innovation and excellence. Its main models reflect a diverse range that <strong>meets the needs of sportsmen, divers, luxury enthusiasts</strong> and fashionable young people. Seiko's positioning in the watch landscape is unique, offering high quality watches at different price points, and remaining at the forefront of technology and design.</p>
<p dir="ltr">To find out more about these models, the brand's website is a useful information resource. Furthermore, the <strong>Dialicious owners' reviews </strong>are essential to making the right choice from this historic brand. Choosing a Seiko watch is more than a purchase; it&rsquo;s an investment in a piece of Japanese watchmaking history that continues to shape the future. Some may prefer <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/grand_seiko">Grand Seiko</a> but this is another journey...</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_japanese_watch_brands">Ranking of the best japanese watch brands</a>, including Seiko.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2023)</p>

Since the release of the Limited Edition Chronograph with Enamel dial, black Arabic numerals with the red "12" at noon, in 2017, paying homage to the first wristwatch from Seikosha (the name of the manufacturer at the time), the Laurel, I have been interested in this chronograph. Then this version, black Roman numerals, was released 2 years later, still with the 8R48 chronograph movement featuring a column wheel and a vertical clutch. The Enamel dials are still subcontracted by an independent enameler, Mitsuru Yokosawa. The manufacture of such dials (3 raised sub-dials 😳), requires a know-how that has become rare. The work is artisanal, done by hand and therefore reserved for small series. Mitsuri Yokosawa says she can only make 200 per month. Since I acquired this model, I have had a hard time wearing another one. This synthesis between traditional watchmaking, recalled by the Email dial, with this typography, which was present on almost all pocket watches, clocks, etc ... especially throughout the 19th century, and the modernity of the case, its technicality (movement), makes this watch very interesting and endearing. In addition, today, Seiko no longer produces an Email dial chronograph, which makes this model a fairly rare watch.

Seiko Presage Chronograph Enamel Dial

I find this watch very elegant and original. Its three dials (day of the week, date and day/night) give it a practical aspect and a complicated quartz watch. I particularly like its shape, the black striated dial with its three inlaid dials, as well as the movement of the seconds which is reminiscent of that of a mechanical watch.

Seiko Presage Day/Date

My first Seiko and probably not the last.

I just bought this magnificent Seiko Style 60's GMT.

First of all, I would like to point out that I bought this watch in the Seiko boutique in Aix-en-Provence, the service and advice were great from the boutique manager.

I find this watch superb, indeed, it has a blue-gray dial that offers multiple shades.
The shiny applied indexes really bring out the light.
The diameter of 40.75mm may seem large but the GMT bezel really reduces the diameter.
The GMT bezel has a very light two-tone that I didn't notice right away.

I find the finishes of this watch incredible for the price.

On the other hand, there is one thing that I can't understand why the Style 60's collection is part of the Presage range?
We are halfway between dressy and sporty ("sport-chic")?

In short, it is a bipolar watch but it is no less magnificent.
There will definitely be another Seiko in my collection one day.


Fatal Beauty

A little gem that accompanies me on every occasion. This Seiko marks both the first watch I own and a gift given to me by my family for my 25th birthday. It therefore logically has great value when I wear it and admire it.
I particularly love this green dial which, marked by the light (outside or inside), reflects a different light each time you look at it.

My first watch

Hello,
I would like to introduce you to my beautiful Seiko Presage SPB173J1 special edition, a watch only available in Seiko stores in Asia. Bought in Malaysia during a trip, its enamel green dial that absorbs light by changing from forest green to black via various colors of fir trees, it was my first watch on a steel bracelet.
Its Roman numerals, its power reserve and the date at 6 o'clock give it a crazy charm, wanting to buy a watch that is rarely seen on the European market, I think it is successful, then it is a nice holiday souvenir, with a welcome at the Seiko store quite fabulous.

My beautiful Seiko Presage special edition

Seiko Presage spb127J1 limited edition of 1964 pieces in the design of the Seiko Crown Chronograph released in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
The watch was released in 2020, it is to celebrate the event of the Tokyo Summer Games for the 2nd time (56 years later).
Its retro sunray dial, partly guilloché in a circle, its black bezel, its hands and its faceted indexes are magnificent and very well worked. It catches light from all angles. It is one of the watches that I wear the most.

JO de Tokyo 1964

A deep black dial, beige indexes, numbers with inspired typography, an ideal format (40 mm) for my wrist. I find only qualities in it.
The bracelet is correct. The movement is sufficiently precise and enduring (50-hour reserve, drift of less than 10 seconds more per day).
The slightly domed sapphire crystal has beautiful deformations.
One defect however, it is no longer manufactured and relatively rare in good condition.

The perfect everyday watch?

The Seiko SPB069J1 was produced in 1,500 copies worldwide as the first Seiko with a colored enamel dial (neither white nor black), in this case blue. It was followed by a non-limited edition poetically called SARX053, but which does not have a railway but a graduation to the fifth of a second traditional for Seiko models, even if it is not adapted to the frequency of the 6R15 movement... I really like this "Moonlit Night" not only for its deep blue dial, which reproduces shades of blue on a very broad spectrum depending on the light (and whose effect is not at all the same as a sunray dial), but also its Lyre case and its bezel that I find particularly successful. The only negative point of this dial is the date, which Seiko saw fit to provide the window with a sticker that restores the white frame and is a bit of a stain even if you don't notice it in normal use. The endless seconds hand has a moon-shaped counterweight, gilded on this model, while the transparent case back is also decorated on this limited edition with a crescent moon. Indeed, like any self-respecting Seiko, the inspiration for this model is that of the path of the Moon, which occupies a special place in Japanese culture, on a night sky, with all the nuances of color that enamel restores. It is with this homage in mind that one must admire this piece, by emptying one's mind...

Seiko Presage Limited Edition "Moonlit Night" SPB069J1

Total crush on this magnificent omen. I walked past the window about ten times to finally fall for this superb Seiko. Then I had to decide between the green, the blue, the white? Difficult to choose but I finally opted for this pretty copper color that is rare to my knowledge. It has everything to please me. A GMT hand, a power reserve and a date dial that is unfortunately a little too small. I'm not even talking about the dial with this pattern that catches the light and the very angular case that gives a very modern look to the whole thing. The second hand flies on the dial with its 8 vibrations per second which adds even more to the pleasure of looking at it. My favorite watch? Maybe.

Presage GMT Sharp Edged

This Seiko model (SARGOO9) is for me a perfect alternative to explorer or ranger type watches with its own identity and charm. 
The design of this watch is perfectly done in my opinion. I find it very versatile and can be adapted for a casual and/or more dressy and conventional style. The cream-colored Arabic numerals on the dial are due to the most beautiful effect, the date is very well integrated. This watch is equipped with the 6R15 from Seiko, the bottom of the case is open to observe the movement. The case measures 40mm in diameter, the proportions of this Seiko are ideal and sits well on the wrist. The 10ATM water resistance is very correct. Honestly, I don't see any negative point on this watch apart from getting it because it is no longer produced by Seiko. But if you like it, go for it!

A Japanese girl to go on an adventure

This very elegant omen condenses for me all the know-how of Seiko. Its lacquered dial with this indefinable color is beautiful and its very classic hands suit it perfectly. A power reserve, a retrograde date and day, complete the whole in a beautiful way and the Roman numeral indexes have their place on this model. It is certainly the classiest in my collection. A marvel!

Craftmanship Series

Offered by my wife, during our trip to Tokyo, the day after her marriage proposal in front of the Sensoji temple.
Just after visiting the Seiko museum, we went to the Ginza store. I originally wanted a Seiko Alpinist and I fell in love with it (you can't do anything about it when it's love at first sight...). Whether it's the dial with the date sub-counter, the case, the power reserve, the domed glass, the visible caliber... I just changed the steel bracelet directly at the store for a brown leather strap from Hirsch. The service was funny and quality with all the charm and respect that the Japanese can have. Just the bezel that marks easily but the watches are made to be worn. A must-see in Tokyo especially since they are 20% off the French price and with some collectors.

A memorable memory

Here is a very elegant little Seiko in an ice blue dress with multiple reflections. Quite classic in its design, it presents some interesting complications such as the date reading at 6 o'clock in a dedicated dial (yes, you need to have good eyesight, but as I'm not a fan of windows, it's perfect) and an indication of the power reserve (40 hours for this model) by a small hand between noon and 4 o'clock. The small dark blue details on some hands enhance the whole thing. The leather strap with folding clasp is easily adjustable and the transparent back lets you see the movement with a gold and openwork oscillating weight. The only small flaw is the domed hardlex glass which adds a little thickness to the whole (14.4mn in total). A "dress watch" for every day that does "the job"

She doesn't leave you cold

A watch that I have long wanted, because of the blued hands, nicely drawn Arabic numerals, textured white background, historical reminder of SEIKO. For a reasonable budget, I did not deprive myself of it. In the end I now find it at the upper limit of size, Ø40.5, no more is needed on this type of case. Very elegant in its graphics, a little less in its size, a compromise watch. A little austere on its original dark brown leather, I preferred a mounting on orange perlon with patterns, complementary colors oblige, the blued hands stand out fantastically (unlike a blue Jean strap, which completely neutralized the dial). A classic of blued hands to have

Laurel & hardie

When I first saw this SEIKO SRPA13J1, I immediately fell in love with it. Unfortunately, it was no longer produced, but after a few months of searching, I managed to find it new at a jeweler near me, who had it in stock for........a while already! Hence a fairly easy negotiation....
I like many things about it, starting with its very beautiful textured dial. And then there are also its leaf hands and the very thin second hand, the nicely crafted crown, the shape of the case, the perfect diameter of 39mm, the faceted indexes, the water resistance of 10 bars, etc...
Only the movement is not crazy crazy. A basic 4R35, with just correct precision. It would have deserved better.
Still, I find it much more harmonious than my Presage Blue Moon.
I really like this watch, and with a cream strap it is almost perfect.

Elegance according to SEIKO

Geared towards rather sporty watches, I still needed a watch that was a little more dressy while keeping a cheerful side. I was not ready to put a large budget for this type of watch, because I knew that I would wear it little.
It was natural that I looked at Seiko. The brand has a rather good reputation in a reasonable price range. The Seiko Presage called "mojito" seduced me. Its dial is the main asset of this watch, sometimes emerald green, sometimes dark green, it is a delight for the eyes. The hands are half polished and half brushed. This is rare at this price level. The diameter is contained, and it can easily be placed on the wrist of Madame.
The caliber 4r35 does not work miracles, but fulfills its mission. It is also a bit of a lottery in terms of precision. At first it did not bother me too much, but in the long run this lack of precision becomes annoying. The case back is open and the oscillating weight is gilded for a bit of decoration.
The original bracelet is not of great quality, but it does the job. It is equipped with quick releases, which shows that Seiko knows that it is not great. So it can be changed easily.
In the end, what more could you ask for for this low price? Because let's not forget that Seiko is a historic watch brand in the watchmaking landscape.

Seiko Presage SRPE41J1

I have had this presage for five years. It is a model that is a limited series of 3500 copies. I really like this watch for its dial. It represents cherry blossoms, a symbol of Japan. I really like the range, a simple, refined model but still as pleasant to look at in the sun. The movement works correctly 9s / 24h. Conclusion a pretty Seiko that makes me happy.

Seiko Sakura fubuki

As the title indicates, this watch is a reissue of a legend from the Seiko catalog, the 1964 single-pusher chronograph. I didn't know this chronograph when this watch was presented in 2020 and what I liked about this new product was the combination of the chic/refined look of the Presage range and the sporty look with this black bezel contrasting with this beautiful gray/cream dial with several textures. I like the dial/index/hand combination that sparkles everywhere and all the time. If you're a fan of reflection, dark!

I weigh my words when I say that this combination would have its place in the GS range.

The unpleasant points, however: the original strap is, let's face it, more than questionable, so as with most of my watches, I replaced it with a rubber one. And the diameter of 41.3mm which didn't necessarily bother me in 2020 but today I would rather opt for a 39 / 40mm.

a reissue of a chrono without a chrono

The SARY057 is the very first Seiko watch that entered my collection. It is not ready to leave it. This watch has won me over thanks to its simplicity and its go-with-everything side. I have had this watch for about 5 years and it always does the job when I put it on my wrist!

Seiko Presage SARY057

This beautiful 60s-style Seiko Presage is an impulse buy! During a watch day with a friend, this model caught my eye. We first went into the store to try it on, then left. We finally returned later that day to purchase it. Each in a different color.

At the time of purchase (April 2021), the watch had already been out for a few months, but I hadn't noticed. It's a classic daily watch with a sporty look, accentuated by its changing blue color depending on the sun's reflections. It's a watch I always enjoy wearing, particularly for its anonymity, its date function, and its particularly comfortable steel bracelet.

I wear this watch as regularly as the others in my collection, and I always enjoy wearing it. For someone looking to get into watchmaking on a budget, this is a perfect piece.

Impulse buying!

<p>La marque <strong>SYE</strong> [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en <strong>2020</strong> par Arnaud Pezeron &agrave; c&ocirc;t&eacute; de Paris en France. La marque inaugure le Sport Tailoring au poignet. Elle propose des montres sport-chic de caract&egrave;re, fiables, ludiques et abordables inspir&eacute;es de l'univers de la m&eacute;canique auto-moto. La gamme comprend deux mod&egrave;les distincts, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_automatic_24">SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 </a>et la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_chronograph">SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.</p>
<p>Cette marque embarque une innovation sur le changement du bracelet disponible en acier ou en cuir. La montre n'offre aucun espace entre le bracelet et la boite d&ucirc; &agrave; l&rsquo;absence de cornes, ce qui am&eacute;liore son confort et sa portabilit&eacute;.</p>
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
<p class="p1">La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La <strong>SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</strong> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de <strong>750&euro;</strong>. La <strong>SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</strong> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de <strong>599 &euro;</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>SYE</strong> est ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines montres par an tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une SYE qui vous correspond le mieux, les <strong>avis clients Dialicious</strong> sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises"><span class="s2">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</span></a> dont SYE fait partie.</span></p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)</p>

<p dir="ltr">The brand <strong>SYE</strong> [Start Your Engine] was created in <strong>2020</strong> by Arnaud Pezeron near Paris in France. The brand is introducing Sport Tailoring on the wrist. It offers sporty-chic watches with character, reliability, fun and affordability inspired by the world of car and motorcycle mechanics. The range includes two distinct models, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_automatic_24"> SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_chronograph"> SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This brand has an innovation in changing the bracelet available in steel or leather. The watch offers no space between the bracelet and the case due to the absence of lugs, which improves its comfort and portability.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The SYE range includes two models available on the brand's website: The SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 is offered from &euro; 750. The SYE MOT1ON Chronograph is offered from &euro; 599.</p>
<p dir="ltr">SYE is independent and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an SYE that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"><span class="s2">Ranking of the best French watch brands</span></a>, including SYE.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2023)</p>

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