INTRODUCING: These incredible photos of the Seiko SRPE39K Save The Ocean say it all
Editor’s note: If a picture tells a thousand words, then we should just drop these shots right here and dispense with the written review. Jason Reekie, our main man, has absolutely nailed these, and honoured some exceptionally imaginative, detail-oriented and captivating dial work. Seiko’s ascension, with a little help from their friends at Grand Seiko one can’t help but think, continues apace. In a blessed year for Seiko, they return with yet another sharp take in the form of the Seiko SRPE39K Save The Ocean Special Edition, a new “King Turtle” with a blue degradè dial and stingray motif. Every year since we first saw the introduction of the annual Save The Ocean models, Seiko keeps improving on the now evergreen references in their solid Prospex diver’s series, and here is the gorgeous new blue dial version of the “Turtle”, reference SRPE39K. This is a watch that many years after its debut still keeps turning up regularly on top lists for a reason. The magic of Seiko watch case ergonomics is strikingly evident in the fan-named Turtle series, and I dare say no one else makes a 45mm case that wears at least 3mm smaller on the wrist with such…
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For watches released this year, blue has definitely been a trending dial colour. Tudor, Panerai, Montblanc, and more have all released blue watches this year – making it hard to stand out in its usage. H. Moser & Cie, however, is always up to the challenge and continually preserves its status as a pioneering haute luxury brand that understands how to mix fun with haute horology. After all, this is the brand that made a watch out of Swiss cheese as well as took a direct shot/jab at the Apple Watch with its Swiss Alp watch – a clever, playful, and artistic expression of the state of watches in the world. The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Funky Blue Black Edition is proof that blue can still be a fresh colour in the watch world and on our wrists. The dial The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Funky Blue Black Edition is a blue-dialled watch that stands out among the rest with its gorgeous fumé finish – a signature skill of the brand. There is also an amazing sunburst graining to the dial that further elevates the depth and complexity of a seemingly simple dial. There are no numerals on the dial,…
While I have my loupe on and shirtsleeves turned up, consider this article an appointment with a hypnotist. Because, in my opinion, there is a pressing need to reset the preconceptions of the ‘Holy Trinity’, and to call out the desire created by inaccessibility for what it really is: which is FOMO. Not being able to have things. How it makes us want to have things. But the three-watch comparison we have created here is not a setup with a predetermined outcome. Perhaps, after all, we should leave existing structures of worship intact. Perhaps the ‘Trinity’ is timeless? Untouchable? The Bulgari Octo Finissimo in satin-polished steel that emerged in January this year is the perfect contender to shake up the dream team duo. Finally, there is a more casual, and more capable, steel version of the Octo Finissimo priced to sell, with its virtual gloves on, ready to contest the Sports Integrated Championship belt. The contender will go up against the two icons, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref.15202 (not pictured in the hand, that’s a 15500) and the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, at double and four times the price. A tall order? Let’s see… The case of the Nautilus…
