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Thanks i think i need to try one on to see how it wears. The Squale hugs my wrist nicely but feels a little bulky maybe it's not just the height but the Seiko is slightly thicker. So unless i can find a sub 13mm X 40mm diver i might just be better off getting the case brushed on the 1521. The new semi brushed version is almost 1k more than i'd likely get for mine. Any ideas fitting the breif. Either kinda fun with a pop of colour maybe a Doxa sub 600t although i think that'll be too thick or proper tooly like a Sinn 556i? Around 1k as this will be a daily wearer
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The SPB 62MAS lugs are short but quite straight. One of the things the 1521 case has going for it is the lugs really dip down and make it wear better than you’d expect a 42mm diver to. The 1521 case is just a classic design in general to be honest. And there is a Swiss-ness to them that you definitely don’t get with a sub-£1000 Seiko.
I’m not really a fan of how the Doxas wear on my (17cm) wrist. They’re not bad (and they do look good) but they don’t really “settle”.
The Seiko SPB313 / 317 line (see attached pic) are the best wearing Seiko divers in that price range. They have some nice details too. I really like them.
You could also look at the newer Super Squale models which are quite a bit smaller and thinner than the 1521, but they do feel like less of a serious divers watch than the 50 Atmos. Some nice colours though.
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I recently bought a citizen NB6021-68L. It wears quite well and the adjustable clasp is great. There's many things I don't like.... The bezel is too chunky and the polished the outside so it has zero grip and is too shiny. The way the bracelet integrates is poor. And the screw down crown feels flimsy, like the threads will easily strip. I paid aud $890 for mine which is acceptable... But not much more. However it does functional perfectly and gets worn in the surf. Also supreme comfort and the titanium really does feel like nothing when I'm wearing it. Might be your style, might not be
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True, I was specifically after a diver with bracelet and I think there's much better options. Pity I couldn't try it on a strap though. The best ever in terms of wearability was my glycine combat - that was thin with turned down lugs. It hugged the wrist. Just wish it was designed a little better and didn't have an awfully logo on the dial.