Historical Context & Development The Seiko 62MAS, reference 6217-8001, debuted in 1965 as Seiko’s first professional-grade dive watch. It entered a market dominated by Swiss icons like the Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, and Omega Seamaster 300

Getting through the midweek with the SJE093:

Hadn’t worn this one in awhile… Cheers! (my trusty Explorer in the background)

I’ve been hemming and hawing since I became aware of this latest 62MAS recreation by Seiko: After researching Seiko’s site, I discovered there was an AD I never knew existed. Well, I decided to pay them a visit this afternoon. Upon my arrival, I immediat

Photo: Fratello

In terms of high end 62MAS reissues, we now have a choice between the SLA017, SLA037J1 and SJE093. 2023 Euros are not the same as 2017 Euros or 2020 Euros. The SLA017 was released at 3800 EUR in 2017, which would be closer to 4600 EUR today. The 6500 EUR

Surprise . . . Another Re-Edition of the 62MAS in a LE run of 1965 pieces due to be released in August: ** Photos courtesy of Monochrome’s IG post ** Wasn’t easy to find, but it’s on Seiko’s site: The pieces will be issued in boxes similar to the origina