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This one is a newer Diver model from Seiko (definitely something a little different from Seiko in the diver line IMO)...a bit of a Flieger/Diver combo and anyone familiar with the Sinn 657 will have to agree there is more than a similarity in appearance here due to the dial design and narrower bezel (3, 6, 9, 12 designators on a Seiko dial?)...like I said something different from Seiko, but so far I really like this one. The dial and overall design makes this one of the most legible and easy to read pieces that I own.
Powered by Seiko's 4R15 movement, which is non-handwindable and non-hacking, this movement has been keeping good and consistent time running at ~+7 seconds/day. I like the crown (unsigned, but at this price point...ok, I can live with that) at 4 o'clock and the date position at just past 4.
This piece is very comfortable on the wrist mostly due to the relatively recessed caseback which allows the watch to really hug the contour of the wrist, but also has excellent wrist presence due to the 44mm bezel diameter...a very nicely sized piece for those of us with those average sized 7.25" wrists.hand6.gif
Case design is a combination of brushed and polished surfaces. Not as beautifully machined or shaped as one of my favorites, the Seiko Sumo, but again...at this price point...ok. This case should be an excellent companion for straps in the future...take a look at the case design at the lugs that will insure "no gap" between the case and strap when integrated...cool!!hand6.gif
For those wondering about the bracelet, it integrates nicely with the 20mm lug dimension by design, but flares from 25-26mm at the case down to 20mm at the clasp which gives it some serious presence on the wrist. Bracelet also includes push button safety clasp and integrated diver's extension...also wears very comfortably IMO. hand6.gif Due to the integration piece from the bracelet to the 20mm wide lug point, there is some "bracelet squeek" at that first joint when performing winding manuvers on the wrist...some of my other Seikos have a little bracelet squeek as well, but nothing very noticeable.
Oh...the Lume is spectacular as one would expect from a Seiko.hand6.gif ....and overall, I'm really happy with this one.
Here are some pics, including some comparison shots with the Sumo and Black Monster:
Comparison Shot: Sumo, Monster, SRP043
Comparison Shot: SRP043, Sumo
Comparison Shot: Sumo, SRP043
LUME Shot Comparison: Sumo, SRP043, Monster
