Seiko

SBDX047 (also known as SLA051J1) Also known 'as the unlimited version' of Naomi Uemura 80th anniversary (The bleu version is Limited Ed.) Because the design attracted me, some times ago I got a Seiko King Turtle for a super easy everyday wear. This watch ...  

Great watch

it is so good to see some pillars of the early watch talks. All the best to you friend.

especially with its nod to select vintage/older pieces. And this grey dial version is VERY nice, you chose well! 👌🏼 Wear it in the best of health.

I think that given your awesome collection of iconic diving watches, this was a natural step, since Seiko has it's very own history about diving watches and exploration that ask nothing to other well known brands. I think you made a very thoughtful decisi...  

I thought i’d bond with the more sober gen 2 62mas case shape (spb143) but find myself cycling through my turtles and the similarly shaped skx’s more often. The sla033 tempts me from time to time. I probably would have gone for it if not for the 19mm lug ... 

The 20mm tapered band is very confortable. I usually have/wear larger bands and straps, but I find the 20/22mm preferably tapered help gain so much comfort and on the wrist and the top of the hand.

I agree on a gmt version. I have a sbp143 as my only watch but now find myself looking for a 2 piece collection and I keep coming back to this bad boy. Looks great on the wrist might I add.