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Generally speaking Seiko Prospex LX watches have water resistance ratings in the 200 – 1000m range. Over the dial is an AR-coated sapphire crystal. Lug-to-lug distance is 51mm, and the case is water resistant to 200 meters. If anything, the SPB083 wears a bit smaller than its 44mm-wide, 13.1mm-thick dimensions might suggest. The case also blends a hefty size with wearability. The finishing on the steel case is a marked improvement over most of the $500 and under Seiko dive watches that many enthusiasts are familiar with, and I like the mixture of round dial with tonneau-style case shape. The SPB083 Prospex case is one of my favorite parts of this watch.

The SPB083 is certainly more in the heritage camp and is a strong contender for those who like a more classic look in their daily-wear sports watches. Seiko now has a number of dive watch case styles to choose from that blend both its heritage and modern history. We see a blend of elements, such as Seiko’s own take on shape-based hour markers inspired from the Rolex Submariner (such a design allows for large amounts of luminant paint to be applied on each marker), as well as fun-looking arrow-style hour hands that make up a key component of the SPB083’s visual personality. Far from retro in aesthetics, such straight-forward tool watches from that era often appear timeless today, if not classic and conservative. This is where much of the style ranging from the dial to the case design come in.

Offered in a few color variations, this collection is inspired by an original automatic mechanical diver’s watch produced by Seiko in 1968. This watch is the Seiko Prospex reference SPB008. Today, I review not Seiko’s most expensive diver’s watches but rather a mid-range Prospex diver’s watch that offers a lot of value for the just over $1,000 price point. Most enthusiasts will have to handle some of Seiko’s newer Prospex and LX pieces to see and feel the impressive nature of these products. Blink and you might not realize that Seiko has markedly upgraded its products because, in large part, the watches of today are inspired by the watches of yesterday. Indeed, Seiko will always play an extremely important role in the entry-level mechanical and sport watch market, but the Japanese brand of today’s era is much broader in its scope with a lot of emphasis on higher-end products. Watch case and strap, the CS1 is not an ideal fitįor the HELM Komodo.Gone are the days when Seiko dive watches were largely low-end sports watches meant for the mainstream and budget-minded timepiece enthusiasts. Note: Due to the tight clearance between the The rubber straps and alternate bezels pictured in some photos at left, as well as the NS2 and NS3 nylon straps, are available separately and at a discount when purchased with a watch.

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With Stainless Bracelet (at full length): 215 grams.

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Tested in accordance with ISO 6425:2018.NS1 Nylon Strap with Stainless Steel Buckle and Keeper Rings.Stainless Steel Bracelet and FC1 Clasp with Brushed Finish.Double -Domed Sapphire with Colorless Internal Anti-Reflective Coating.Insert: Stainless Steel with Black PVD Coating, filled with Super-LumiNova BGW9 or Light Blue Lume.Hands: Luminescent Hour, Minute & Second Hands.Light Blue = Light Blue Body Color + Green Afterglow BGW9 = White Body Color + Blue Afterglow Lume: Super-LumiNova BGW9 or Light Blue.Dial: Matte Black, Matte White or Matte Orange.Seiko Instruments NH35 (Automatic Mechanical).Height: 15.5 mm (including domed crystal).One NS1 Nylon Strap (your choice of 6 colors).And with a standard 20mm lug width, the Komodo can be dressed up or down with limitless aftermarket straps, including our own NS2 and NS3 nylon straps, RS1 and RS2 rubber straps and the SS1 or SS2 stainless bracelet. With a compact case diameter of 40mm, the ISO 6425 compliant Komodo is the perfect size to strap on for any far-flung adventure.Īvailable with four dial variations and several aftermarket bezel options, the Komodo also includes the NS1 Nylon Strap―an excellent option in the water and a casual, lighter weight alternative to the stainless bracelet. Begging to explore these rich waters, the HELM Komodo features a 316L stainless steel case and bracelet, automatic movement, screw-down caseback and crown, domed sapphire crystal, unidirectional bezel, highly legible dial and a 300 meter depth rating. Tucked among the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, the remote Komodo island is home to the famed Komodo dragon, while the tropical waters surrounding the island are host to some of the richest marine biodiversity on the planet.

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