Below is the scoring I would give to this watch (1 - poor; 5 - excellent)
Strap/Bracelet:5
Operation:4
Case:5
Design:4
Legibility:5
Comfort:5
Movement:4
Overall Result:5
After a week of wearing the watch, there were a few observations that I would like to share. The first is the size issue on wearing comfort. The size is actually very deceptive. The curved watch casing actually hugs the wrist and keeps the watch from flopping about. You can wear this watch with formal clothing and I did use it for office use. The series of pictures below show me wearing the watch with my long sleeve shirt. The shape of the shroud actually makes it easier to slip under the cuffs.
The second observation is the comfortableness of the silicone strap. As mentioned earlier, this particular version from Seiko is softer, more supple and it does not trap moisture at all. I guess Seiko finally heard the grouses that fan's have on their existing rubber straps in light of the availability of ISOfrane or similar types of silicone based straps in the after-market space.
The watch is heavy. However, the tank-like structure and hence the weight penalty, is something that watch enthusiasts have accepted when it was first launched (the first Tuna) in 1975. To commit to one is to accept the weight consequence and everyone that do decide to get one acknowledges this.
Overall, the SRP653K1 remains true to its pedigree and continue to set new benchmarks. Without a doubt, if Seiko continues this winning formula, do expect another special edition to come out to honour the 100th anniversary in 2065.
The complete review can be found in my blog posting:
http://easternwatch.blogspot.com/2015/05/seiko-prospex-automatic-diver-200m-baby.html
