What time is it? Watches and horology

There’s so little between the 017 and 093 really. Most of the finishing is near-identical and from a distance they basically look the same (apart from the obvious size difference).

When you look at them up close (i.e., with a loupe) you can see the printing is sharper on the 017, but the markers and lume are a bit cleaner on the 093. It’s stuff like that. The 8L in the 017 feels nicer to wind and set and has a longer power reserve. It also keeps slightly better time.

But the size and weight of the 093 swings it for me, just about. It’s just more accurate to the original and I think that suits it. Though the 017 isn’t big, it’s a totally normal modern 40mm diver.

Still flip-flopping about keeping it but they really are so similar.

Re: straps, I’m going to try the spare 017 strap I have for it. You can order them from Seiko for about £150, the part number is R02B011J9. I really like the waffle style.

A grey tropic might look nice too, but I don’t think the official Tropics are as nice as the stock strap.