My Eastern Watch Collection: Head-To-Head: Seiko Prospex Series SLA017J1 versus SLA025J1 versus SLA033J1 (otherwise SBDX019 versus SBEX007 versus SBDX031)

The trinity of Seiko's iconic watches albeit re-crafted from the original designs. From left to right; the SLA017J1 (for a full review click here), re-crafted from the legendary 1965 Seiko 62MAS (autoMAtic Selfdater) Ref. 6217-8000/1; the SLA025J1 (for a full review click here), re-crafted for the famous 1968 Seiko Hi-Beat Ref. 6159-7001; and the SLA033J1 (for a full review click here), re-crafted for the incredible 1970 Seiko Ref. 6105-811X.

Below are some important comparative characteristics of each watch for your reference.

DETAILS	SLA017J1	SLA025J1	SLA033J1
Type	Scuba diving	Scuba diving	Scuba diving
Width	39.9 mm	44.8 mm	45 mm
Length	47.9 mm	51.4 mm	49.7 mm
Height	14.1 mm	15.7 mm	13 mm
Lugs	19 mm	19.0 mm	19 mm
Complication	Date	Date	Date
Movement	8L35; 26 jewels	8L55; 37 jewels (Hi-Beat)	8L35; 26 jewels
Material	Stainless steel with DiaShield	Stainless steel with DiaShield	Stainless steel with DiaShield
Strap	Silicone strap and metal bracelet provided	Silicone strap	Silicone strap
Crystal	Box-shaped sapphire crystal with AR coating	Dual-curved sapphire with AR coating	Dual-curved sapphire with AR coating
Water Rating	200 m	300 m	200 m
Construction	Casing with screw-down solid case-back	Monocoque casing	Casing with screw-down solid case-back
Crown	Screw-down	Screw-down	Screw-down
Bezel	Unidirectional 120 clicks	Unidirectional 120 clicks	Unidirectional 120 clicks
Weight	110 gm	147 gm	131.5 gm
MSRP	USD3,400	USD5,400	USD4,250
Year	2017	2018	2019
Limited Edition	2,000 examples (#911)	1,500 examples (#880)	2,500 examples (#831)

As you can see, the SLA025J1 appears to a class to itself. It has a unique case construction, deeper water rating and uses a higher caliber movement.

In terms of comfort, in my opinion, the SLA017J1 is a clear winner. Its smaller dimensions makes it more suited for all occasions compared to the other two. For more information, please visit the complete review I've made on each watch.