Two Of The Best Dive-Style Watches Under $500 - Seiko 5 Sports 5KX vs. Orient Kamasu/One Watch, Four Looks: Seiko Presage

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One Watch, Four Looks: Seiko Presage
February 2, 2022

Bringing high-quality mechanical watches to enthusiasts around the world, the Seiko Presage is a great option for collectors who aren’t looking to spend a fortune. With many models, styles and colors to choose from, the Presage’s popularity comes as no surprise. What may surprise you however, is how versatile one watch can be simply by swapping out the strap.

We have with us today a Seiko Presage from the retro-themed “Style60’s” series, inspired by the Crown Chronograph, a watch originally designed by Seiko as the the official timekeeper of the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. This particular model (SSA423J1) has an off-white dial and black bezel, and features an ‘open-heart’ dial accent, exposing the watch’s movement and inner workings. This particular model and colorway provides a lot of potential for combos with different types of straps; from leather and rubber to nylon and stainless steel. Without further ado, here are our favorite looks for this Seiko Presage.

Seiko Presage ✕ Classic Vintage Leather Strap​

Starting things off with a look that’s hard to argue with, you’d be hard-pressed to find a combo more timeless than the vintage-inspired Seiko Presage paired with a classic vintage leather strap. The contrast stitching ties in beautifully with the watch’s off-white dial, evoking an effortless rustic style for any occasion.


Seiko Presage ✕ FKM Rubber Strap​

If you prefer a clean and understated look, this next combo pairs the Seiko Presage with a black FKM rubber strap. Perfect as a daily wear, and just the right balance between comfort, durability and style. For the more adventurous type, this combo can be worn with confidence while out on the trail, or simply out running errands.

Seiko Presage ✕ Woven Nylon NATO​

Next up, we have a rather eye-catching look that pairs the Seiko Presage with a perfectly color-coordinated woven nylon NATO. The watch’s black bezel and exposed brass-colored gears combo beautifully with a black & khaki NATO such as this one. Watch enthusiasts have a long-standing appreciation for NATO straps, and with this combo it’s easy to see why.

Seiko Presage ✕ Stainless Vintage Beads of Rice Bracelet​

Saving the best for last, this combo featuring a stainless steel vintage ‘Beads of Rice’ bracelet is sure to turn some heads. The Seiko Presage features a combination of brushed and polished metal on the case and lugs, making it an ideal candidate for most metal bracelets, however we think that this particular bracelet—with its vintage-inspired roots dating back to the 40’s and 50’s—evokes a look of elegant sophistication that simply cannot be beat.

 
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Two Of The Best Dive-Style Watches Under $500 - Seiko 5 Sports 5KX vs. Orient Kamasu​

Teddy Baldassarre
Aug 1, 2023

In this video, we'll use our points system in an attempt to pick the winner between two of the best dive-style watches under $500, the Seiko 5 Sports 5KX and the Orient Kamasu. Both of these legendary value-packed Japanese watches bring a lot to the table and picking a winner isn't going to be easy! Which of these two watches would you pick?


0:00 - Intro & Organization
1:33 - Wearability
3:03 - Case & Dial Finishing
3:38 - Versatility
4:48 - Water Resistance
5:21 - Movement
6:52 - Strap & Bracelet
7:15 - Lume
7:33 - Optionality
8:22 - Crystal
8:42 - Heritage
10:11 - Price
10:40 - Final Thoughts & Which One To Pick

Watches Featured:
Orient Kamasu Black Dial: https://teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Orient Kamasu Blue Dial: https://teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD51: https://teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD55: https://teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko 5 Sports 38mm SRPK33: https://teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko 5 Sports 38mm SRPK35: https://teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko 5 Sports 38mm SRPK31: https://teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko 5 Sports 38mm SRPK29: https://teddybaldassarre.com/products...

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Seiko SRPK33​

Brent Miller Time
Sep 26, 2023


37.4mm case
12.2mm thick
44.2mm lug to lug
20mm lug width
Cal. 4R36 w/ 41 hours power reserve
100m water resistance
140.4 grams
$325

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717-569-5450

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Seiko 5 Sports

Automatic with manual winding capability

21,600 vibrations per hour

Power reserve: approximately 41 hours

24 jewels

Black uni-directional rotating bezel

Vibrant green dial

Day/date calendar

Luminous hands and markers

Screwdown see-through caseback

Case diameter: 38.0mm

Stainless steel case and bracelet

Tri-fold push button release clasp with secure lock

Water resistant to 10 bar, 100 meters (330 feet)

Caliber 4R36 (NH36)
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US $265.50 (eBay link) Seiko 5 Sports SRPK33 Stainless Automatic Light Green Dial Watch

Movement: Seiko 24-Jewel 4R36 Automatic (self-winding and hand wind)
Case: Stainless steel, 38mm x 12.1mm thick, 44.2mm tip to tip
Back: Exhibition window, screw-in back
Crystal: Flat Hardlex
Band: Stainless steel bracelet, deployant clasp, 20mm
Water Resistant: 100 meters
Weight: 140 grams
Warranty: 2 Years

https://seikousa.com/products/srpk33

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Version: 2K21 $179 link

Movement: Japan NH35A Automatic Movement
Case Back: 316L Stainless Steel
Bezel: Unidirect rotatable bezel (360 degrees)
Bezel Insert: Ceramic Bezel Insert with lume pip
Crystal: Sapphire glass with AR-Coating
Strap: easy release leather strap
Clasp: pin buckle
Water resistance: 200 m / 20 ATM
Luminous: Swiss C3 green light
Dial: Burgundy Red, black, frosted blue and snow white
Crown: Screw-Down
Watch Size:
Case Thickness: 13.7mm
Diameter: 45.5 mm (without crown)
Lug to lug: 50 mm
Lug Size: 22 mm
Weight: ca. 100.4 g
Service:
Warranty: 2 Years
Returns policy: 30-day return and refund
Style: automatic watch, dive watch, luxury bronze watch
Package: watch, box, warranty card
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Model: Shirryu/Thorm SHY019 $159.00 link

Movement: Japan NH35 automatic movement
Case material: 316L stainless steel
Case back: 316L stainless steel
Beze:Uni-Directional Rotating Bezel With Lume dots
Watch mirror: double-curved sapphire with blue coating
Water resistance: 200 m / 20 ATM
Luminous: Swiss Swiss C3 super luminous, green night light.
Crown: Screw-Down
Case back: Screwback Case
Watch Dimension
Case diameter: 42mm(without crown)
Case length: 48.5mm(lug to lug)
Case thickness: 12.45mm
Lug width: 20mm
Dial size: 28.5mm
Our service
Warranty: 3 years
Returns policy: Please check the website“Return / Exchange / Warranty Policy”
Style: automatic watch, dive watch, luxury watch
Package: watch, box, warranty card, user manual
Service: Support retail, wholesale. OEM/ODM. Please contact the seller if necessary.
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Watchdives x San Martin 39m Explore Watch SN020 $229.00 USD (link)


Model: SN020-G2 Limited edtion
Movement: YN55/NH35 automatic movement.
Case: Material - 316L Stainless Steel
Glass: Sapphire Crystal Glass, Swiss AR Coating
Bezel: Stainless Steel Polishing Bezel
Dial Color: matte Black or sunburst blue with applied indices
Dial Hands: Curved Carving Craft hands, Luminous Coating
Luminous: Sub Dial: BGW9-blue lume.
Crown: Screw-down Crown
Case Back: Screw-down Case Back, Brushed Process
Strap: 316L Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet
Clasp: 4 micro adjustment hole clasp
Resistant: 10Bar=100 meters
Watch Dimension:
Case diameter:39 mm (without crown)
Case length: 47.5mm( lug to lug)
Case thickness: 12.5mm
Lug width 20mm
Weight: about 138g
Our Service
Warranty: 3 years

Returns policy: Please check the website“Return / Exchange / Warranty Policy”
Style: automatic watch, dive watch, luxury watch
Package: watch, box, warranty card

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Heimdallr Titanium 6105 Turtle Dive Watch $205.00 USD (link)

Brand: Heimdallr
Movement: Japan NH35A Automatic Movement,24 Jewels.
Case Material: Titanium Grade 3

Case Back: Titanium Grade 3
Bezel: Unidirect rotatable bezel (360 degrees)
Bezel Insert: Ceramic insert with lume pip
Crystal: Sapphire glass with AR-Coating

Strap: Genuine Leather, rubber or titanium bracelet
Buckle: titanium buckle
Water resistance: 200 m /20 ATM
Luminous: Japan C3 (Green)
Dial: Green, black, blue
Crown: Screw-Down
Case: Screw-Down Case
Watch Dimension:
Case diameter:45mm (with crown)
Case length: 46.8mm ( lug to lug)
Case thickness: 13.4mm
Lug width 20mm
Weight: 73.2 g
Our Service
Warranty: 2 years
Returns policy: 30-day return and refund.
Style: automatic watch, dive watch, luxury watch
Package: watch, box, warranty card

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Tactical Frog Titanium FX-Diving Watch V4 $199.00 USD (link)​

Brand: Tactical Frog
Mod: FX-Divng
Movement: Japan NH35 automatic, 41 hours of energy storage.
Case material: titanium
Case back: titanium
Bezel: Bidirectional rotating ceramic bezel
Bidirectional rotating bezel in titanium with ceramic disc, 60-minute retrograde graduation for navigation by successive stages
Finish:brushed

Watch mirror: sapphire crystal with AR coating.
Water resistance: 200 m / 20 ATM
Luminous: Japan C3 green luminous light
Crown: Screwdown Crown
Case back: Screwback Case
Other: Fixed bracelet bars
Bracelet: Fabric strap with self-gripping fastening system. Titanium buckle
Watch Dimension
Case diameter: 42mm (without crown)
Case Size: 51mm(including crown)
Thickness: 13.31mm( including glass)
Lug width: 22mm
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Warranty: 3 years
 
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