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Seiko Solar Chronograph Diver - SSC021 (1 year in)
Ok my first attempt at a watch review, please excuse the phone pics!
I bought this a little over a year ago (following much research and a scramble to find this particular model when I finally decided to get one).
![](https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/284753270a3a1058703fcd89cdaf85da.jpg)
I have a few dive watches, all at the 'affordable' end of the spectrum. Like many, I ebbed toward auto diver's but this particular series was getting some positive musing and a real acceptance as a serious diver.
There are 6 models in the series and if anyone has the other models please feel free to add a few pics in this thread.
I went for the SSC021
![](https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/27c33707e6e61d3f5b91cda3a0b1dfe7.jpg)
This model comes on the Seiko polyurethane strap, which I find terribly uncomfortable and immediately changed out for a Nato,
A little Web browsing led me to choose a black and yellow with SS hardware. This had gained a playful nickname as the 'Bumblebee' solar.
![](https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/c2595a703bb3d4a92236fbc405650119.jpg)
Ok some of the tech info on this one.
It houses a calibre V175 solar-quartz- chonograph movement in a 44mm stainless steel case.
It's 51mm lug to lug, 14mm thick and 20mm (drilled) lug width
The crystal is hardlex and the bezel grown and chrono pushers are ion plated.
![](https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/aca606400559606680522625e2d381a1.jpg)
Has 3 subdials . 24hr, seconds and a 60 minute chronograph elapsed toner.
Also has a date window between the 4 and 5 hour markers.
![](https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/57bfa3503a1ef8aa44be0970198fe3ed.jpg)
The bezel is 120 click and unidirectional.
Has a screw down crown (with quick date set) and a screw case back giving the watch an ISO rated 200m WR.
Lume is typical Seiko
![](https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/14733921db637b25684bdc99df020c15.jpg)
Ok now for my thoughts a year in...
This watch and it's bold design possibly isn't for everyone, it really spoke to me and the unboxing didn't dissapoint. I had the bumblebee Nato ready and waiting and immediately threw it on.
Having 7" wrists I was a little concerned the head size would be a little big and on reflection the 20mm nato seemed to confound my worries. I committed a cardinal sin and started to squeeze 22mm Natos in.
![](https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/f86dbe846e8094b7b41c72adfec9b6db.jpg)
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I think I almost get away with the 44mm case size and as with most of us...wear what makes you happy
![](https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/c64e4a57542e9b27dd0b8ad35bb919e3.jpg)
A wee size comparison with a new monster
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The watch has held up very well in the first year, only damage was stupidly self inflicted!
![](https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/0cbbd8a70f0cd276cffdbbe7cda1e3fa.jpg)
I'd highly recommend any of the models in this series, robust and can be a real novelty reaching into your watch box and no winding/setting.
Lost charge once, afternoon on a window sill and it was fine.
A couple of downs - The date window is illegible with anything less than 20/20 vision and the 60 minute chronograph subdial?
These retail ~ €395 and can be had grey for around €200
So 1 year in and despite the damage I've done, this is a keeper!
Last edited by pepperami; Aug 8, 2015 at 07:39 PM.
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well for a first attempt I hope they are all this good nothing wrong with the pics either
sharky
one of the most original good guys their was never anything but a true friend "the daito to my shoto"
rest easy good buddy
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been thinking on getting the blue bezel one for some time ![Smile](images/smilies/smile.png)
h.samuels does the blue bezel at £279 at the minute was going to see if they was going to do a sale on it
but think as you say grey market about £150 ish ?
Last edited by is that my watch; Aug 8, 2015 at 06:45 PM.
sharky
one of the most original good guys their was never anything but a true friend "the daito to my shoto"
rest easy good buddy
https://gofund.me/eb610af1
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Yes that's a very popular model
Seiko SSC017 (Internet pic)
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will have to hunt a pic I saw that got me wanting it will be back as arnie would say
sharky
one of the most original good guys their was never anything but a true friend "the daito to my shoto"
rest easy good buddy
https://gofund.me/eb610af1
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that was to easy here is the pic you probably remember me putting it up an age back mate ![Smile](images/smilies/smile.png)
Seiko SSC017
sharky
one of the most original good guys their was never anything but a true friend "the daito to my shoto"
rest easy good buddy
https://gofund.me/eb610af1
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I was hoping you'd chime in with your fab pics of the SSC 017 chico.
Thanks to to you too Sharky, truly are great pieces for an incredible price!
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Aug 8, 2015, 11:13 PM
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Well done! Great watch and great review!
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