But if youвЂ™re the bracelet type, this one will get the job done, even if it doesnвЂ™t leave you inspired. Thankfully, Seiko divers are well known strap monsters and the 187 is no exception. While not in use, the bracelet is a bit on the rattley side, falling short of what weвЂ™ve seen from the likes of Christopher Ward and Monta. In use, itвЂ™s comfortable enough, which is all that matters. The bracelet on offer from Seiko here is the least remarkable feature of the SPB187. While not a deal breaker it is a quick that, once noticed, is hard to un-notice. ItвЂ™s worth noting the press images did not show this bit of lume, and neither the SPB149 or SPB153 share this feature. It even gets its own steel surround, creating quite a bit of visual tension at 3 oвЂ™clock.

The 6159 had the same placement, but the SPB187 gains a small remnant of the lopped off hour marker, with a sliver of lume between the aperture and the dialвЂ™s edge. ItвЂ™s a detail youвЂ™ll come to appreciate as a reference to the historic model itвЂ™s based on, and for its execution here as a means to introduce some color.ДЄ date window appears at 3 oвЂ™clock with a black on white disc underneath. The color of the dial is subdued but unmistakable in the right light, while the tip of the seconds hand, with a stoplight style design, presents a small amount of red that itвЂ™s easy to go unnoticed at a glance. Seen here the SPB187 gets high marks for contrast and legibility (no surprise for a Seiko diver of any stripe), with everything else falling to the background. Moving toward the dial, the SPB187 receives a black aluminum bezel insert paired with a dark blue dial, while the SPB 185 gets a steel bezel insert and black dial. The 149 feels the most approachable to my eye, but the 187 clearly leans modern. The aggressively cut and shaped case will be just as jarring as the cushion case of the 153. Finally, the 187 seen here is the most transcendent in terms of era, looking as modern as ever here. Likewise, the 149 carries with it a slim, skin-diver esque look that aligns with the 62MAS, appearing demure by contrast to the other two. The 153, or вЂWillardвЂ™ as itвЂ™s known, carries a large flat cushion case that makes it perhaps the most outlandish of the bunch (though you could argue, the coolest), looking straight out of the realm of the vintage.

The case remains the biggest differentiator between the SPB187, the SPB149, and the SPB153 (and their various colorways). Another case feature you canвЂ™t exactly see is the DiaShield application for added hardness and scratch resistance. ItвЂ™s aggressive in appearance and carries a near equal amount of visual weight as the dial itself. Looking from the top down you can see the chamfer running the length of the case, with only a small percentage of the brushed lug surface leftover. ItвЂ™s shaped in a way that hides much of the heft on the wrist and creates a variety of surfaces, both brushed and polished, to catch light. The case itself gets an interesting profile, tapering to a small brushed case wall before angling to the bezel and caseback on either side. Numbers aside, this is a very easy watch to wear, and carries with it a charm undeniable to the lineage of great Seiko divers. Thickness is a hair over 13mm, making this a wearable midsize diver. Rather, the SPB187 is a multi-piece construction with a screw in caseback and slightly more wearable dimensions, measuring in at 42mm in diameter and 48.5mm from lug tip to lug tip. If thatвЂ™s an important feature for you, check out the SLA021 (and get your wallet ready). Crafted of stainless steel, with screwdown crown, see-through caseback, black leather strap and tri-fold push button release clasp.The SPB187 may find its inspiration in the vaunted reference 6159, but it differs in one big way and thatвЂ™s the departure from the monobloc steel case the original was known for. The 24-jewel automatic movement beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, and can be wound manually or automatically. Styled to fit contemporary tastes while evoking a vintage feel, this versatile watch features a rotating inner compass bezel framing a gradated brown dial with magnified date calendar and LumiBrite hands and markers, as well as an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. A modern reimagining of Seiko's first sport watch, introduced in 1959, this distinctive timepiece joins a highly successful line launched in 2019. Part of a rich legacy of innovation in high-intensity timekeeping, Prospex continues to celebrate over 60 years of sports watch excellence with recreations and reinterpretations of landmark achievements. Designed for those who treat life as the ultimate adventure, the Seiko Prospex line meets every challenge with technological excellence and style.

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