When I first started collecting I purchased nothing but Seiko: from modern and vintage, Grand and King, I left no stone unturned when it came to the brand. My reasoning was simple, ?Seiko has everything(!)? and although I?ve diversified my collection since, I still believe this holds true. From classically styled dress pieces like my past Seiko 44KS (44-9990), to refined sports watches like my Grand Seiko SBGR017 – and yes, I?d consider a 20 bar water resistant, 9S55 automatic, non-lumed GS a ?sports? watch and do use it while sporting – the brand has something for everyone. I?m just as obsessed with Seiko as I was when I dove into the hobby ten years ago and am tickled pink to be sharing my Seikoholics 3:45 picks with you? and I?ll try and keep ?em modern, cause 6105-8xxx?s aren?t getting any cheaper.
Seiko SBBN045 ?Tuna? – $1,280.00

Now while I didn?t necessarily feel as though my older SBBN015 was lacking, many love the inclusion of sapphire crystal on the latest (every) model. Hardlex has always been a friend of mine, but I am aware that it?s prone to scratches when lifing or sporting, which as you remember I do; and have scratched past crystals. All to say, maybe I?ll appreciate the switch now that I currently own a SBBN045. The cost illustrated here is the price sans bracelet, but like any good collector I?d advise nabbing one of those as well. Although I can?t say I?m as fond of the modern, dressier styling, you still get the same chonky t...