This is your ultimate guide to the best Seiko dive watches, Seiko has released.
Seiko’s diver collections can be confusing to beginner watch enthusiasts.
This guide will walk you through the top dive watch collections Seiko has to offer. From their Turtle, Samurai, SKX Series and more. Check out all of the best Seiko dive timepieces.
We’ll help you discover which Seiko dive watch is the right watch for you.
The SKX009 is the super popular Pepsi bezel model. With its deep blue dial to match.
While this model won’t suit every outfit like the SKX007. However, the Pepsi bezel looks super cool and improves the readability of this Seiko dive watch. Especially underwater, if you are looking to use this watch on dive trips.
Another iconic Seiko dive watch collection is their SRP77X Series, nicknamed The Turtle.
The Turtle Seiko dive watches began with the release of the Seiko Ref. 6309-7040. First released in 1976, and produced until 1988. They’re a popular entry-level vintage dive watch for many Seiko fans.
Then in 2016 Seiko released the SRP77X series. Which would be their modern take on the original Seiko Turtle dive watches.
They still feature the cushion-case which gives it that turtle look. With the same measurements:
Case diameter: 45mm
Case thickness: 13mm
Lug width: 22mm
These Turtle Seiko dive watches have a water resistance of 200m (660ft). Their case is ISO 6425 compliant. Which means you can wear them snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving.
The Seiko Turtle (SRP77X) comes in a wide range of styles. Yet all are still powered by an automatic Seiko movement, and they keep the same Turtle shape.
SRP775
This Seiko Turtle features gold hands and bezel markers that contrast nicely against the black dial and stainless steel case and bracelet.
It’s a really great looking dive watch, one of the top favorites from the Seiko Turtle collection.
However, the Samurai from Seiko is still considered a superb dive watch, even with the change of hands.
The Samurai Gen. 3 comes with a water resistance of 200m (660ft). These Seiko dive watches are still ISO 6425 compliant so they can be worn while swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
This baby Tuna automatic 200m dive watch from Seiko has a case size of 48mm. So it’s hardly small.
The SRP637 baby Tuna still has the distinctive shroud surrounding the dial. However, it could be mistaken for a Seiko Monster dive watch with it’s jagged steel.
As the nickname suggests. This Seiko dive watch is a chubby watch (around 44-45mm case diameter), on a rather thin lug width of 20mm.
This is what may have inspired the nickname Sumo. Think of the strap as the cloth and the case as the sumo.
This dive watch has a water resistance of 200m (660ft). These divers comply with ISO 6425, meaning you can wear them while swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving.
The bezel stands out on this dive watch. Displaying large numbers all the way around it.
It’s a cool, chunky timepiece, and a favorite among Seiko fans.
SBDC031
The original Seiko Sumo is their SBDC031. With its black dial and bezel.
The watch was updated to the Prospex line, and the current Sumo’s feature the Prospex logo on the dial.
As the name suggests, the Seiko Monster dive watch is a monstrous looking timepiece. This collection still divides opinion. People either love this watch design or hate it.
The bezel and case design is what gives this watch its name.
Seiko Monster SKX779
It’s a dive watch that has the most aggressive looking design. It looks plain mean. Especially the first one released in 2000, the Monster SKX779.
We’ve seen four generations of Seiko Monster dive watches to date. They’re still great value for an automatic dive watch.
With a serious cult following too. Seiko have constantly come out with limited edition Seiko Monsters in a crazy range of colors.
Shogun, or Shōgun in Japanese, was the title for a military dictator. The title was used in Japan from 1192 to 1867 to describe these military rulers.
The Shogun dive watches feature a titanium case. The reason for the nickname is said to be due to its armored look and probably a respect for the timepiece.
They’re a beautiful range of Seiko dive watches.
SBDC029
The earlier Shogun was the SBDC007 in 2008. That watch was replaced then by the SBDC029.
The only difference between the SBDC007 and the SBDC029, is the Prospex logo now featured on the dial of the 2015 model.
One of the latest Seiko Shogun dive watches is the SPB189J1.
It was released first on the Japanese market, all the way back in 2008. It wasn’t until 2020 that it finally made its release worldwide.
It’s got a beautiful titanium watch case which makes the timepiece tougher and yet more lightweight. The bezel and bracelet is made from titanium too.
The J1 in the watch code means that this watch is made entirely in Japan.
To Sum Up
There’s a reason why Seiko are considered one of the top watch brands in the world.
Their dive watch collections are insanely iconic! From the forever popular SKX Series to Sumo, Turtle, Samurai and more. You can’t go wrong choosing a Seiko dive watch.