sharkdive Heimdallr 42mm Stainless Steel SKX007 Dive Watches for Men, NH36A Movement C3 Luminous Mens Automatic Watches, 200 Meter Water Resistant

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Firstly, it's the colour. This all green model is based on the Rolex Submariner Hulk. That watch is now discontinued, so a homage model is a realistic alternative. That's a good question. I own the Seiko so this watch wouldn't be for me. But if you don't already own the Seiko, and the watch is now discontinued, your options are shrinking.

Ironically, the Heimdallr has a higher spec Seiko automatic movement than the original Seiko does. So it's another watch that represents good value for money. They're keen to point out that they're an independent brand. They aren't linked to San Martin and other similar Chinese homage brands. They claim to be founded by watch fans, stating " we are not a Chinese factory brand".Aside from the bold colouring, this is a fairly conservative watch. The Submariner style is nearly 70 years old and has been tried and tested. It's the watch James Bond wore.

Secondly, this is an inexpensive way to get the Submariner aesthetic. It's very affordable and again offers decent specifications. They're keen to stress that they are watch enthusiasts and that their watches aren't just clones of Swiss luxury watches.

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Seiko is a bit odd in their pricing and in what one gets -- uninspired bracelets with stamped clasp, DiaShield coating at some price points but not in other models that cost more, when one gets Hardlex or Sapphire, etc., so, for years, it was a difficult brand for me to appreciate, until finally finding one model I just loved and I became interested in the brand itself. The 62MAS was Seiko’s first dive watch. Released in 1965, the watch now has a cult status. Seiko has recreated the watch themselves, but it’s not a very affordable watch. As you've seen in this piece, they're more likely to recreate a vintage Japanese dive watch than a contemporary Swiss design.

He keeps an eye out for invaders, using his keen eyesight and hearing. He has gold teeth and is described as the whitest of all the Norse Gods. The final watch that I'd like to highlight is again based on a discontinued model. Seiko's SKX007 was a very popular dive watch that has been dropped by the manufacturer in favour of its Seiko 5 Sports line. The Rolex Submariner is arguably the world's most copied watch. And it's not just Chinese brands creating homages of this model. You can see Submariner style watches on your local high street - many from big-name brands.This is another homage to a classic Seiko. This time the 6105. A model made famous by the film Apocalypse Now and known as the Captain Willard. I think there are certainly comparable or better options in how Seiko movements are cased up, so I agree in principle on certain models where Seiko cuts corners. The Sharkey watches in general seem well-reviewed, from everything I've come across, about them. Phoibos also gets a lot of compliments. As you say, however, it depends on the individual if a "better" version of a Seiko, even for less money, is a desired buy, or not, if it's not actually from Seiko. Assuming you're ok with wearing a homage watch, then the question becomes more about which brands to choose. In that regard, Heimdallr is one of the good guys. They use branded Seiko automatic movements, decent components and are competitively priced. So don't let the brand name confuse you. Let's jump in and learn more about them. Then we'll look at the best watches that they currently offer.