Seiko PADI SSC795J1 "SPECIAL EDITION"

 

"Hey Nick - you've sold your soul to SEIKO!" said a subscriber the other day. Should I be ashamed? Check this out: SEIKO's simple and clever solution to improving under-water timing legibility by using two different luminescent paints. The hour markers are painted in blue, while the minute hand and bezel pearl are green making it super easy for the diver to read the lapsed minutes on the bezel. Green hand, green dot. And as an added bonus: the seconds hand tail is also pained in green! How cool and simple is this. And why has no one else thought of this (in Switzerland?) Still not impressed? How about 3 different in-built timers? Standard chrono, laps time and 'two runners' time? A clever power reserve indicator? Yes, included. And this will blow you away: just 2 minutes of sun exposure is enough to power the watch for 24 hours. Or, if you charge it for 5 hours, it would run for 6 months!  Seiko PADI SSC795J1 "SPECIAL EDITION" is a TRUE tool watch for professional divers. Made in Japan. Solar powered, super accurate. Only $1,050 Shouldn't you sell your soul to SEIKO too? NOTE: the blue and green lume glows in the dark only. Under normal light, the dial and all the hands look neutral. Also, the pushers are proper screw-lock, for 200m rating.

Seiko Prospex PADI SSC795J 44.5mm case size. Black dial.  Sapphire crystal. Solar powered movement - calibre V192. Water resistance 200M. Price: $1,050 For more details, check out our website: https://seiko.clockmaker.com.au/product/seiko-prospex-padi-ssc795j/

The PADI Monster

 

The SRPE27K1 is the first Seiko Monster released in partnership with PADI and it lives up to its name, because it is a diving beast.  Diving is no walk in the park, there are many things going on in both preparation and practice that could go wrong, which is why it's important that things such as training and equipment are up to standard. This is what the Seiko x PADI collaboration is all about. They share a joint goal of bringing the opportunity to practice diving to a broader community and promote safety and reliability as core principals. Seiko's end of the bargain is to provide reliable dive watches such as the SRPE27K1 and there are many reasons this watch is the perfect dive buddy.   The bezel is stainless steel with a deep blue PVD coating, which gives it a seriously unique presence on the wrist. It features large white contrasting indices and minute markers on the bezel for timing your dive with a rather obvious red 12 o' clock indicator. The best part about this bezel is that because it is from the ‘Monster’ range it features the classic ‘revolver’ case the range has become famous for. This case style is a great addition to the PADI range because of the bezels large notches which make it much easier to adjust the bezel’s timer while wearing gloves, which if you’ve ever gone diving in freezing cold water with minimal dexterity and feeling in your hands, you’ll know is a fantastic plus.  The dial and hands have the same sharp design from the ‘Monster’ series but features a red seconds and minute hand to make keeping track of your dive time much easier. Not only that but the Lumibrite lights up like a Christmas tree in a bright blue colour except for the minute hand and the bezel pearl which is green, making it easy to distinguish quickly in dark environments as well. The dial also features the PADI logo at 6 o'clock on the dial to show PADI’s tick of approval for this diving beast.

Seiko Prospex PADI "Special Edition" SRPE27K1 42.4mm case size. Black dial. Hardlex glass. Automatic movement - calibre 4R36. Water resistance 200M. Price: $795

Brand new Seiko of the day - The Seiko PADI just got a new big brother

 

New Release 2021 - PADI SUMO 45mm

It's no secret that Seiko makes some of the coolest dive watches out there, and it is no wonder considering how synonymous the brand is with being a rugged, no nonsense, reliable ‘beater’.  While there are many editions and iterations that Seiko has presented throughout the years, there is none more of a ‘Crown jewel’ to this legacy than their famous PADI Turtle.   PADI is the largest dive certification and training centre in the world with over 6,300 Dive Centers and more than 136,000 qualified PADI professional instructors around the world. PADI has issued an amazing 24 million certifications and has done more than any other organisation to introduce diving to the world.  The Seiko PADI series was created to bring together the two companies that share the same fundamental belief on diving  It should be practised safely and be accessible to anyone.  Originally Seiko chose the Turtle for the PADI special edition and throughout the years has released various different versions and styles with the same iconic blue and red bezel design. Seiko has now decided to release a new edition of their PADI series, the PADI Sumo.  It shares all the same fundamental design styling of the Sumo series such as the sharp, modern case design, solid and extremely legible bezel but with the main difference being the iconic red and blue PADI bezel insert. But even more importantly, unlike the PADI Turtle, it is Made in Japan.

Seiko Prospex PADI SPB181J 45mm case size Black dial Sapphire crystal Automatic movement - calibre 6R35 Water resistance 200M Price: $1,295

New Seiko of the day: PADI GMT Kinetic

 

I am going to be perfectly honest with you: PADI GMT Kinetic was not on my 'wanted to buy' Seiko list. I have not seen one in person, and was unfamiliar with the calibre. Additionally, the Seiko sales rep made absolutely no effort to introduce this watch to me. The credit for this surprising discovery goes to the customer who ordered one just before Christmas. And around 10am today (Dec 29) PADI has arrived!  I just can't believe my eyes - and I am confiscating the watch for myself. (Customer is now going to wait until next delivery, sorry). What a keeper!  The case size is 48mm at the widest point, but the bezel is only 43mm. And it is BLUE! So is the dial with 3 small red strokes and unmistakeable red skeleton GMT hand. Yes, it is a divers watch but my goodness, it will make a fantastic daily wearer.  One thing is certain: photos did not do it any justice! This Seiko looks and feels like a $5K Swiss watch. The lobster case with sunburst pattern graining reminds me of the 1970s Omega Mark II. The silicon strap is superbly comfortable and perfect fit for my 20.5cm wrist.  Price? Only $999.  PADI GMT comes with 5 years warranty, free delivery AND a chance to win Novak Djokovic Prospex on March 31 draw. Thumbs down to Seiko sales rep. No excuse mate - how could we've missed this beauty! Thumbs up to SEIKO for releasing a perfect watch for 'un personnage imposant'. PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY for a prompt early January delivery. AND once again, I personally vouch for your SATISFACTION. If PADI GMT is not exceeding your expectation, return it to me and I'll will not only refund your money IMEDIATELY  but credit your account with $100 towards your next Seiko purchase.

Seiko Propsex PADI SUN065P Price: $999

The ultimate dive collaboration.

 

If you are into professional diving then you are well aware of PADI. For the rest of us: PADI is the largest dive certification and training centre in the world with over 6,300 Dive Centres and more than 136,000 qualified PADI professional instructors around the world. PADI has issued an amazing 24 million certifications and has done more than any other organisation to introduce diving to the world. In comparison, Seiko is one of the largest manufacturers of dive watches in the world and their philosophy and direction for their dive watches has always been in the advancement of innovative dive technology and in reliability and safety. These innovations include the world's first titanium diver's watch in 1975, the first diver's watch with a ceramic outer case in 1986 and the first Nitrox Dive Computer watch in 2000. Thanks to these advances and to the supreme quality of their diver's watches, Seiko has earned a high reputation of trust in the diving community. In 2016, to celebrate and recognise both of their shared passions for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of divers, and for protection of the marine environment - Seiko and PADI decided to collaborate and release the Seiko PADI SRPA21. So there you go – thinking of becoming a professional diver? A recreational diver perhaps? Why not show up to your first training session wearing PADI! Price: only $795. Happy to throw in 5 years guarantee, free delivery AND chance to win a new Seiko on the December 24th draw. NOTE: we only have ONE Seiko SRPE99K in stock! Call us today, we’ll ship it straight away. Seiko Prospex PADI Special Edition SRPE99K 45mm case size.  Blue dial. Hardlex glass. Automatic movement - 4R36 Water resistance 200M Price: $795