Pictorial Review: Seiko 62MAS Reissue (6R15 Version) – SPB051J

This time round, I had the opportunity to handle the 6R15 version of the 62MAS reissue. This is a local specimen and hence the model number is SPB051J. The model number in Japan is SBDC051. It was released along with the SBDX019 in 2017.
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Some Pictures of the Seiko Mini Turtles – SRPC37K1 and SRPC39K1

Posting some pictures of the regular edition Mini Turtles today. There are three regular models but I am only posting two models, SRPC37K (black dial) and SRPC39K (blue dial). The third model, SRPC35K is identical to the SRPC37K except it is on a metal bracelet.
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Some Pictures of the Seiko SRPC25K

Today, I would like to share some freshly taken photos of the SRPC25K. This is a new variant in the Seiko Turtle family and I suppose no introduction is needed.
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Silicon Rubber NATO Straps by cheapestnatostraps.com

This time round, I am looking at an interesting silicon NATO strap from cheapestnatostraps.com. This strap is made from soft silicon rubber and is available in several colours.
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Seiko Mini Turtle – SRPC41K1 (PADI Edition)

This time round I had the opportunity to look at a new diver from Seiko. People have already nicknamed it “Mini Turtle”. This variant I have on hand is a PADI version, SRPC41K. It was released in Singapore in December 2017 along with three regular editions – SRPC35K (black dial with bracelet), SRPC37K (black dial with rubber strap), SRPC39K (blue dial with rubber strap).

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New Seiko Turtle – SRPC23K / SRPC25K

The Seiko Turtle is my favourite 4R based 200m Seiko diver and so far, I have purchased several colour variants that I like. This time, Seiko has released two more variants, the SRPC23K and SRPC25K. Both variants use the same case and the only things that changed is the dial and/or the bezel. The SRPC23K has a grey sunburst dial while the SRPC25K has a blue/black dial that is similar to the Rolex Deepsea (D-Blue) except the colour goes from black to blue and back to black horizontally.
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Seiko 5 Sports – SRPB19K

It has been years since I last posted a Seiko 5 on this blog. Therefore, this time round, I am posting one and it is one which I like and would recommend. Being a Seiko 5, there are many colour variants of this watch and the variant I have on hand is the SRPB19K.
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Tropic Strap by cheapestnatostraps.com

I received another batch of straps from cheapestnatostraps.com consisting of some silicon NATO straps and a pair of vintage inspired Tropic straps. I decided to review the Tropic strap first as this is a strap that I have never used before.

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KVARNSJÖ Straps by CheapestNATOStraps.com

This time round, I had the opportunity to review a few vintage style leather straps from cheapestnatostraps.com, an online strap shop. These vintage style straps are handmade in Sweden and are characterized by their stitched lug end and buckle end, as well as a ‘V’ stitch at the tip of the strap.

Let’s take a look at the various models.

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