I have decided to see which one of my Seiko Prospex automatic divers would win the best wearable watch for a typical gentleman, subject to certain constraints. The rules are: Each watch will be compared against a stated requirement and a score will be given. No watch shall share the same score in each section. The watch that collates the highest score wins.
The reference factors that a typical gentleman possesses are as follows:
(B-Left) Seiko Prospex 200m ‘Baby Tuna’ 4R36 Blue Special Edition Ref SRP653K1;
(T-Left) Seiko Perspex Marinemaster 1000m Hi-Beat SBEX001G Titanium Limited Edition;
(Middle) Seiko Marine Master Professional 1000m Automatic Diver SBDX011;
(T-Right) Seiko Prospex SBDC003 Scuba 200m Blue Sumo;
(B-Right) Seiko Prospex 300MM SBDX001 Marinemaster.
Below is a snapshot of the thickness of the watches relative to each other.
The reference factors that a typical gentleman possesses are as follows:
- A good proportion of the time of a day is spent in the office, in a formal environment;
- The only common sporting activity would be some time on a treadmill or jogging;
- The common social event will be meeting up with friends in restaurants, parties, movie theaters and clubs; and
- Typical wrist circumference of 7 inches.
(B-Left) Seiko Prospex 200m ‘Baby Tuna’ 4R36 Blue Special Edition Ref SRP653K1;
(T-Left) Seiko Perspex Marinemaster 1000m Hi-Beat SBEX001G Titanium Limited Edition;
(Middle) Seiko Marine Master Professional 1000m Automatic Diver SBDX011;
(T-Right) Seiko Prospex SBDC003 Scuba 200m Blue Sumo;
(B-Right) Seiko Prospex 300MM SBDX001 Marinemaster.
Below is a snapshot of the thickness of the watches relative to each other.
The final score:
(12/20) = 200m ‘Baby Tuna’ 4R36 Blue Special Edition Ref SRP653K1;
(11/20) = Marinemaster 1000m Hi-Beat SBEX001G Titanium Limited Edition;
(12/20) = Marine Master Professional 1000m Automatic Diver SBDX011;
(17/20) = SBDC003 Scuba 200m Blue Sumo;
(08/20) = 300MM SBDX001 Marinemaster.
The SBDC003 Sumo is the best Seiko Prospex Automatic diver that a normal urban gentleman can have.
The major surprise is the poor scoring of the 300MM SBDX001. On reflection, it is not difficult to see why.
Some of its key attributes are known only to watch connoisseurs. The monocoque casing, the 8L35 movement, the design and overall quality relative to other brands in the same category makes it a worthy champion. Watch enthusiasts understand these attributes and would appreciate them accordingly. Unfortunately, the vast majority of watch users out there just want a timepiece that tells time - nothing more, nothing less. The lack of any 'sexy' physical features on the watch reduce its attractiveness to the majority.
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