Seiko Quartz Diver, 7N36-6AO9

Age: August, 1991

Dimensions: 42mm wide (w/o crown), 22mm lugs

Features: Day/Date, Screw-down crown, 200m water-resistance, Ratcheting uni-directional bezel, Applied lumed indexes, Fully lumed hands, Hacking second hand, Hardlex crystal, Gray rubber Seiko Z-22 strap

Notes: I really want a white dialed diver in my collection, but I'm not sure this is it. While I love the overall styling and attention to detail (case is brushed on top but polished on the sides, semi-domed crystal), I'm not a fan of the gold trim. The hour indexes are framed in gold tone material, too, and it's a little too much for me. Also, for as nice and big as the watch is, the face is small in diameter, something I've found with the Boss Diver as well.

Seiko Macchina Sportiva Chronograph, SDWA87P

Age: May, 1996

Dimensions: 41mm wide, 13mm/18mm notched lugs

Features: Date, Chronograph, Tachymeter, Alarm, Water-resistant 200m, Giugiaro design, Hardlex crystal

Notes: This is a finely designed and crafted watch. The case has a unique ovoid shape and polished finish on top of the circular satin finished base. The hands are fully lumed. The chronograph sweep hand ticks at .25 seconds, and the top sub-dial tracks time at one hour increments. Hardlex crystal tops it off for durability and readability, and the sturdy 7T32 movement provides years of trouble-free service. This particular watch is lacking the original strap (which is blue sharkskin), so I will put this one up for sale and wait for a better example of this great piece.

Seiko Quartz Chronograph, 7A28-7039

Age: Dec, 1992

Dimensions: 39mm wide, 22mm lug

Features: Tachymeter, 1/20 second measure

Notes: This is one of the cleanest vintage watches I own. It looks brand new; even the lume is still strong enough to be seen in the daylight, as shown in the picture. It's the best looking watch I never wear -- there's no date function, and I have to admit this one taught me it's something I prefer. As it rarely leaves its box, I would sell it if the offer came around.