Ya like Seiko?
Their early pieces were a little too... oriental for my taste. But when the Sportsmatic 5 came out in '63, I think they really came into their own, commercially and design-wise.
The whole watch has a clean, minimalist design, and a level of clear functionality that gives the piece as a whole a big boost.
It's been compared to the Rolex Explorer, but I think the 5 has a far more versatile, subdued appearance.
In '87, Seiko released this, the SNXJ. I think the undisputed masterpiece of the series is the SNXJ90, a two-tone so classy, most people probably don't even look at the logo. But they should, because it's not just a commentary on homages and the importance of industrial design, it's also a statement about the industry itself!
HEY TEDDY!
u/ASteerNamedLaurence — 4 days ago