Are Seiko Watches Good?

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.

Seiko 6139-7000: Going Rogue on the Pogue

I want to love the Pogue. Lord, how I want to love the Pogue. It’s been to space, man, just like the beloved Speedmaster but (unlike the Omega) can be had for a more than reasonable price for a vintage piece with such provenance.

Seiko SBDC051 Watch Review

My time with this watch evolved into a real watch proportion case study, which led me to learn even more about case size and what really works for my wrist. It’s the first time that a Seiko felt way too big for me and I think this is important to jot down for anyone with a wrist that’s around 6.5″.

The Seiko SKX007: Why I’m Buying Another One

After getting far deeper into this hobby than I ever intended, I have a new-found appreciation for this classic, affordable piece. What makes the SKX007 a truly great watch? I hope to address this topic from the perspective of someone who has come full-circle on the SKX…

Ep. #91 The Seiko SKX007… That’s What The Whole Show Is About

After having a blast focusing on the Vostok Amphibia, the guys tackle another iconic watch in the affordable spectrum, the Seiko SKX007. Before kicking things off though, Kaz and Mike look back at what it was like growing up in south Florida and getting excited about air shows. Thankfully, the Blue Angels allowed for a quiet recording session, even though they were performing all weekend close to downtown Seattle.

Seiko Prospex SNE498 & SNE499 Solar ‘Tuna’ Dive Watches

Now, while both of these watches play a part in idolizing the big, bad Seiko Tunas of the past, it’s important to note one fundamental difference: water resistance. Both the SNE498 & SNE499 are water-resistant to 200m while the original Golden Tuna was capable of 600m.

Seiko Sea Urchin: A Strap Guide (AKA “Taming The Strap Monster”)

This article will show you how to diversify a one-watch collection and multiply it with the power of changing straps. Now I know it’s easy to get lost in the strap game. Where does one start?

The Seiko 7A28-7010: A Case for Collecting Vintage Quartz Watches

I hope to make the case that there are vintage quartz watches that are worth collecting, even if they aren’t quite as rare. And to kick things off, I will start with perhaps a particularly eye-catching model: the Seiko 7A28-7010.

Seiko Sumo: Understanding The Lack Of Popularity (with a Haiku Review)

Thinking about the Seiko Sumo? Maybe it’s right for you and maybe it’s not – let’s see if a Two Broke Watch Snobs Haiku review can help us make the choice.

Seiko Presage Blue Enamel Limited Edition

Seiko has just announced the latest addition to their growing Presage collection, the Seiko Presage Blue Enamel Limited Edition. Over the past year or so, Seiko has been pushing to bring the Presage collection centerstage by introducing new models available in North America to complement the more popular JDM models.