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You ever see a watch and know you have to have it? That was me with the Seiko SZSB006 — a limited edition between Seiko and their Japanese retailer, TiCTAC. A vintage-inspired field watch (the SZSB006) and a dressier model (SZSB007) make up the commemorative collection. I wanted to get my hands on the steel black dial/bracelet version, and after a whole lot of luck, and an exchange of foreign currency, one was on its way over direct from Japan. The watch blends a lot of different looks into one cohesive package. Case geometry and design borrow from the SARB line, while the Alpinist’s cathedral-style hands make an appearance. There also some pretty heavy Railmaster and Rolex 1016 vibes there, without being too on the nose. Initial impressions from the watch-loving public have been mixed. Some cry “fauxtina”, while others question the value of the watch. Let’s dig in and see if any of these claims hold true after a few weeks on the wrist.
