Re: Looking for Submariner-style Seiko quartz diver

Hard to speculate on styling choices, but most Seikos, especially kinetics,
seem to go for a more modern style with the bracelet integrated. The Sub
style, while "classic" , is pretty long in the tooth - how many other
products are made in the exact same style as 50 years ago? The spring bar
system, while offering a lot of options for different bracelets to be
attached, is far from ideal in terms of strength. In its mainstream models,
I think Seiko prefers to have it's own distinctive look rather than copy 50
year old Swiss designs. The watch you link to is not even sold in the US.


As an alternative, look at the Invicta quartz divers, which follow the Sub
style fairly closely.



"Joe D." <joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:xG_if.24618$i7.7377@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> I'm looking for a Seiko quartz or kinetic diver styled like a
> Submariner, and with an Oyster bracelet -- but I can't find one.
>
> Seiko makes the SKX031K, which is the exact style I want, but it's
> automatic:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/9co7y
>
> Is there not a quartz or kinetic diver in current production for the US
> market in this style?
>
> If not, any speculation on why, or suggested alternatives?
>
> -- Joe
>


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