SEIKOSRPG21 Automatic Dive Watch for Men - Prospex Collection - LumiBrite Hands, Magnified Date Calendar - 200M Water Resistant

I was looking at sub-$1000 divers for a couple of months. Ended up going down the Seiko rabbit-hole and discovered the King Samurai. The list of features at this price shocked me: Sapphire Crystal, Ceramic Bezel, Bright (if somewhat short-lasting) Lume, 200m, White Dial. Nothing in this price range (aside from Baltic) came close. Plus there's something cool about this chunky, old-school Seiko aesthetic. It's not trying to be a Rolex Sub or a Tudor or Omega. It's very workmanlike in its design -- ESPECIALLY if you pair it with a Crafter Blue dive strap. For an extra $65 or so you can take this good watch and make it look great. I've had this beast for less than a week and have already dinged it slightly -- however this is one of those watches that looks better with some character. I smiled when I saw the little dent. Added Bonus: my watch arrived with a "Made in Japan" dial and a perfectly aligned bezel. Three cons so far: 1. Seiko 4R movement runs around 10 seconds fast per day and only has around 40 hour reserve (at this price that's reasonable) 2. Screw down crown can be a bit gritty at times 3. Gripping the bezel isn't easy with the stock strap and very tough with the Crafter Blue upgrade.Overall I'm thrilled with this stylish yet blue-collar diving beast. Guess we were made for each other :)UPDATE: As much as I LOVED that Crafter Blue strap from an aesthetic perspective -- the rubber irritated my skin so much that I went back to the original Seiko strap. I'm so glad I did. The experience reminded me of just how comfortable these Seiko rubber dive straps are. No irritation whatsoever and the band expands nicely during times that my wrist swells. So yeah, this watch is even better value because you can't go wrong with the included strap.

This watch is incredible. Movement is smooth, face is highly legible in all conditions, lume is even brighter than I knew lume could be. You can truly put it on once and very rarely take it off. I can’t say enough good things about this watch.The time it’s keeping is also unbelievable. I set it once a week on Mondays, and will be ±10 seconds by the END OF THE WEEK. That means this watch punches FAR above its weight class as far as accuracy goes; with stats like that, it very easily approaches COSC compliance.Finally, just look at the face. The physicality of it is stunning; each tile-like cutout catches the light beautifully in all lighting conditions. If you’re into watches, buy without hesitation. It’s some of the highest quality-to-cost on the market.

Having followed a couple of 'influencers' on You Tube, I ordered this watch knowing that Seiko's QA has slipped over the past few years. Would I receive one with the dreaded misaligned bezel? A grey market? A knockoff instead of the real thing, especially at 25% off the list price?All I can say is this: If it's a knockoff, it sure has me fooled. Both the case back and the dial indicate the watch is made in Japan and the bezel aligns perfectly with the markers on the dial. It is a gorgeous, perfectly proportioned watch, and pictures do not do the work-of-art dial justice. Crown is large, easy to grip, and makes winding (when necessary -- this is an automatic) and adjusting the date and time a breeze. Lume is outstanding, definitely the winner of the 'lume wars' in my modest collection.I'm finicky and usually do not prefer date complications on a watch and typically do not like a cyclops on my crystal, but they are executed with aplomb on this Seiko and give it a Rolex-esque vibe while maintaining the classic Seiko style. The high-quality silicone strap is soft and supple and is thankfully not a 'lint grabber' like some silicone straps. 120-click bezel feels oil dampened and is second only to my much more expensive Oak and Oscar in quality and feel. Finally, losing less than a second per day, this Seiko is my most accurate mechanical.To sum up, I like this Seiko Prospex so much that (1) I bought an identical one for my nephew as a graduation gift, and (2) it's all but cured my watch jones (for now). If you're on the fence, have no fear. It's the real deal and it's a real winner. Definitely best-in-class at this price.

It’s a beautiful watch. Value for money is the best there is, easy to read, and supremely comfortable. It has become one of my favorites to just wear while doing pretty much anything outside of a situation requiring something more formal. Sized as though it was made for me, and shows very little wear with consistent use.

Mine loses only 5 seconds a day which is OK. I bought a Save the Ocean blue dial version with a blue silicon strap which is smart and comfortable and reduces the weight without making the watch feel top-heavy. I really like the cyclops, it magnifies the date well enough for me to read it without glasses. I like the fat crown, very easy to use, but the knurling on the bezel means it is too slippery to rotate easily, although I never use that feature. The biggest drawback of the watch is the short hour hand, it is too short to indicate the hour at a glance and at night, when you just have the lume to go by, it can be difficult to tell what hour it is. But the lume itself is super bright and lasts all night. I like the look of the watch, it can look both smart and sporty. I have bought a Miltat steel bracelet as an alternative to the silicon strap, but so far I'm liking the silicon.