With roots going back nearly 150 years, Seiko is an iconic Japanese watch brand that has established itself as a benchmark for measuring success among other watch brands and a trendsetter in watchmaking.
As such, Seiko watches are considered quite good in the watch community, featuring a broad range of designs, price ranges, and functionalities. Please enjoy the below collection of individual reviews, write-ups, and news about Seiko.
To learn more about individual models, please read our piece on today’s best Seiko watches.
Grand Seiko SBGH295 Sōkō Frost: Did It Live Up To All The Expectations?
As a rampant Seikoholic, the question was not if but when I would get my hands on a Grand Seiko. As chance would have it, I was recently allowed the opportunity to spend time with a Grand Seiko of my choosing for this review. Now with a plethora of models that caught my eye, it was this Grand Seiko SBGH295 Sōkō Frost automatic that spoke to me most. But at $6,900 – is it worth the price?
Seiko SPB441: Celebrating The 100th Anniversary With The Presage Kintaro Hattori
Every once in a while, Seiko nails it. Even though we’ve been critical of their releases and pricing in recent years, a few gems still manage to sneak by. Much…
Grand Seiko Elegance Hand-Wound SBGW305: I’m Officially Obsessed
On this site, you won’t typically hear a lot from me when it comes to Grand Seiko. My brother in broke watch snobbery, Kaz, has found his satisfaction in the…
Seiko SPB411: The Navigator Timer Returns As A Limited Edition
Seiko finally unveiled the long-anticipated revival of their 6117 Navigator Timer, a vintage gem from 1968 that holds a special place in the hearts of Seiko collectors worldwide. The timing…
Seiko Announces Three New U.S. Market Exclusive Divers
Inspired by cold water diving locations across the U.S., these new divers bring even more variety to the growing family of “1965 Diver’s Modern Reinterpretation” models.
Seiko SJE093: Yes, Another 62MAS Re-Edition Priced Way Too High
If you’ve been following the TBWS podcast for a while, you’ll probably know that Seiko’s pricing approach on certain high-profile re-editions is a bit of a sore spot for me….
Introducing A New Set Of Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Models
Lately it seems like Seiko has really been stepping things up with the Seiko 5 Sports line they refreshed in 2019. We’ve gotten GMTs, new divers, and what seems like…
Seiko 5 Sports Midfield Collection Revives An Affordable Classic In 36mm
This is where it all began for so many of us—the Seiko 5 field watch. Looking back, I can’t even remember how many times I had recommended those old little…
Seiko Introduces A New Mechanical GMT Diver To The Prospex Collection
An “MM200” style case, a new 6R GMT movement, and dual GMT+Diver functionality? This one might be hard to resist.
Seiko Is Releasing Three New Speedtimer Chronograph Versions
Sweet, solar quartz chronograph goodness. Get ready for three new Seiko Speedtimer versions, set to be released in November 2022.
Seiko 5 GMT Review: The Perfect Seiko 5 Release?
Long ago during the double-digit era of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast, I said something that may have ticked a few folks off. I mentioned something about the SKX007-style case being superior to that of the Rolex Submariner and that if Seiko ever fitted that case with a GMT movement, it would be somewhat of an end-game watch for me… well, Seiko listened.
Seiko Turtle: The Perfect Affordable Diver Or Not Worth Your Time?
Here it is. The Seiko Turtle. A nearly perfect choice for an affordable Japanese timepiece that can last a lifetime.