The Seiko Orange Monster has a “cult” like following, do in part to the amount of watch you get for the money. This mens watch uses an Asian 7S26 automatic movement, again an automatic watch for less money (not comparable to a Swiss auto). It has a Day/Date function with a magnifying window, which some prefer. It is water resistant to 200m and uses a Unidirectional rotating elapsed time bezel. It is well constructed and has a great bracelet, with a double locking clasp, diver’s extension, and solid end links (SEL).

Pros - A lot of watch for the money, for the price point it is well constructed, nice bracelet, great lume.

Considerations - Hardlex Mineral Crystal is still prone to scratches.

Case: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 42 mm

Bezel - Unidirectional

Crystal: Hardlex (Mineral)

Dial: Orange

Bracelet: Steel or Rubber

Movement: Automatic

Power Reserver: 40 hours

Water Resistant: 200m

Lug Width: 20 mm

Seiko Watch Reviews: Ananta, Spring Drive, Orange Monster

Seiko Spring Drive Power Reserve Review

  The Seiko Spring Drive Power Reserve mens watch is classic in design, with cutting edge technology under the hood. The watch is powered by one of Seiko’s new Spring Drive movements, the Caliber 5r65. What makes the Spring Drive movement so unique and special? It has combined the accuracy of quartz movement, with the benefits of an automatic movement. The conventional escapement is replaced with a device that Seiko calls a Tri-Synchro Regulator to regulate the unwinding of the mainspring. This results in one of the most accurate automatic movements that is affordable to the public, estimated at only a 1 second deviation per day!

  The watch sports a 72 hour power reserve, with a large power reserve indicator on the dial. This Seiko has very clean, classy lines, that are easy to read on the 42mm case. There is a nice date window at the 3 o’clock position and the watch comes on a very nice butterfly clasp bracelet.  

Pros - One of a kind movement, extremely accurate, nice power reserve.

Consideration - Mental hurtle, it is a Seiko pushing 4K.

  The Seiko Ananta Chronograph has a lot of engineering behind the watch. Ananta is a Sanskrit word that means ‘the infinite’ and this is part of a collection that expresses Seiko’s dedication to infinite perfection. Katana is the ancient art of sword making, this watch pays homage to this history. The side of the watch case has the distinctive Katana curve, with the case back and lugs being forged from a single piece of steel.

  The Ananta uses the now well known Spring Drive technology, arguably the most accurate automatic movement produced today. Seiko uses specifically Caliber 8R28, featuring 28,800 vibrations per hour, 34 jewels, 292 parts, and a power reserve of 45 hours. There is a see through case back to display the rotor, the rotor pays homage to the hand guard on a Katana sword. The case is 46mm, supported by a crocodile strap, with a three fold clasp and push button release. This watch is very well crafted and thought out. Seiko has raised the bar.

Pros - Spring Drive, easy to read, well thought out

Consideration - There might be some sticker “shock” potential to the casual Seiko

owner, watch has a large wrist presence

Case: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 46 mm

Strap: Crocodile

Lug Width: 24 mm

Crystal: Sapphire

Power Reserve: 45 hrs

Movement: Auto

Water Resistance: 100m

Case: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 42 mm

Crystal: Sapphire

Dial: Black

Bracelet: Steel

Lug Width: 20 mm

Movement: Automatic

Water Resistant: 100m