This time round, I had the opportunity to handle a new Seiko Superior model, SSA049K. This model is powered by the 4R37 movement characterized by a 24 hour indicator sub-dial.
Although not a diver, the design of this watch is very similar to that of the Seiko Monster. Here are some pictures.
Dial:
– Textured dial with hour and minute markers on a separate layer.
– The hour hand has red coloured frame instead of the minute hand.
– Triangle under the 12 o’clock marker is not a GMT hand.
Case:
– Crown at 2 sets date and time.
– Crown at 4 rotates inner compass bezel.
– Both crowns are non screw in.
– Side profile very similar to the Monster.
– Top bezel makes 60 clicks per round.
Caseback:
– See-through type.
Bracelet:
– Straight end type (no end links).
List Price (for reference only):
– SGD593.90 inclusive of GST.
Diameter excluding crown: 43mm
Lug width: 22mm
Thickness: 14mm
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Seiko SSA049K featured in this post is provided by:
Authorized Seiko dealer
K2 Watch Company
845 Geylang Road, Tanjong Katong Complex
#03-K1. Singapore 400845
Tel: 6746 0270
19 thoughts on “4R37 Seiko Superior – SSA049K”
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Yeoman's Watch Review 
nice
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Interesting watch, hell, i’ll take one. Thanks for the review!
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You can get it once it is available online.
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Its a very nice watch & a perfect compliment to anyone who loves Monsters! TC:)
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I didn’t thought of that but it is definitely a perfect compliment to the Monster.
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I was looking forward to this originally but the triangle puts me off. I don’t see it’s purpose.
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Yeah, the watch should look nicer without the triangle.
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Just picked up a SSA-053K1. Have you had a chance to see one?
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Yes, I saw it before. Nice blue dial.
http://yeomanorient.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/new-seiko-5-models-may-2011/
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hi. any idea what year is this model? cos i don’t see it in seiko official website.
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This is a 2012 model. I don’t think they list every watch on their site. Most Seiko 5 and Superior models are not listed.
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Hi, is there any chance for you to get a lume shot for this watch? Would like to see how it perform.
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I don’t have the watch with me anymore. If I see one, I’ll take a lume shot for you.
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Thanks man. I will always keep an eye on your updates.
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This Seiko is cross “Monster -Alpinist” , featuring 4R37 movement “nice piece” .
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Hi, i have a seiko ssa053k m0del. I w0uld like t0 ask where can i purchase the metal bracelet. Or can you direc0 me t0 a website where they sell such bracelet. And may i ask, the bracelet is called s0lid straight end link?
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You can get it from the Seiko Service Centre in your country.
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Yeoman,
hello, I know it’s been a while since you’ve posted on this watch (the superior SSA line from seiko), but was just getting ready to buy one because of the compass feature and was wondering if you knew if this watch had any sort of protection against shocks and such to make it useful for outdoors activity? How would it differ from the regular monster in this way?
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