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The world of Japanese dive watches is truly something special.
Casually mistaken for cheap or low-quality watches by outsiders, the big Japanese manufacturers easily rival the Swiss companies in innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and rich heritage.
For over 60 years, Japan has been producing some of the world’s most collectable and iconic dive watches, with worldwide popularity only continuing to accelerate.
Segmented into three different price ranges, this list of highly collectible dive-watches from Japan was compiled based on enthusiasm from the online watch community and my own personal preferences for iconic style and design.
Get ready to go deep with these excellent dive watches from the land of the rising sun.
Entry Level Selections Japan is well-known for producing some of the best bang-for-your-buck values in the industry. At less than $500, these entry-level pieces are a great way to get started with your dive-watch collection.
Here are three excellent choices for an entry-level Japanese dive watch:
Seiko “Turtle” PADI Edition SRPA21

Size:
45mm x 48mm x 22mm
Movement:
Calibre 4R36

Thickness:
14mm
Special Features:
Lumibrite, Hardlex, Hacking Day/Date

Depth Rating:
200M
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