[SNR029] Seiko LX Spring Drive - Entering 2024 with my Holy Grail
Picked this up just hours ago. My holy grail of diver watches - the Seiko LX SNR029 Spring Drive.
It’s a stunning behemoth of a watch, which seems to be quite divisive in the GS/Seiko community, but I love divers and I’m infatuated with the Spring Drive movement. GS divers didn’t really tickle my fancy, but this LX had me mesmerised.
Build quality is sublime, and despite its chonky dimensions, very light on the wrist thanks to a fully titanium body.
Note the absence of the titanium bracelet which I’ve temporarily replaced with a Seiko rubber strap, as I’m not a fan of the large ratchet-style clasp that comes with it. I have the SNR031 rubber strap (curved and fitted for this watch case) and the SNR033 GMT bracelet, with its more minimal clasp, on order from Seiko. Will post follow up pics if people are interested.
You bet I’ll be counting down to the new year with this beast on my wrist. Happy New Year everyone!
Picked this up just hours ago. My holy grail of diver watches - the Seiko LX SNR029 Spring Drive.
It’s a stunning behemoth of a watch, which seems to be quite divisive in the GS/Seiko community, but I love divers and I’m infatuated with the Spring Drive movement. GS divers didn’t really tickle my fancy, but this LX had me mesmerised.
Build quality is sublime, and despite its chonky dimensions, very light on the wrist thanks to a fully titanium body.
Note the absence of the titanium bracelet which I’ve temporarily replaced with a Seiko rubber strap, as I’m not a fan of the large ratchet-style clasp that comes with it. I have the SNR031 rubber strap (curved and fitted for this watch case) and the SNR033 GMT bracelet, with its more minimal clasp, on order from Seiko. Will post follow up pics if people are interested.
You bet I’ll be counting down to the new year with this beast on my wrist. Happy New Year everyone!