£500 to £1,000
8 watches Gethin has reviewed with a list price £500 to £1,000. Worth the zlotties? The scores say.
Seiko · Prospex
Seiko SRPL53K1 PADI 'Shogurai'
A rad, comfortable little PADI Samurai with a superb green dial that Gethin loves, held back by a so-so stamped clasp; great at 400-450 pounds.
Seiko · Prospex
Seiko SRPE33K1 King Manta-Ray Samurai 'Save The Ocean'
A gorgeous, behemoth Samurai with a stunning manta-ray dial, ruined only by a poor bracelet, a cyclops and a grindy crown.
Seiko · Prospex
Seiko SPB513J1 Speedtimer
A remarkable-looking, very comfortable and beautifully finished three-hander that Gethin would seriously consider buying, despite disliking the Alpinist.
Helson · watch
Helson Shark Diver 42 mm
A rugged, razor-edged slab with the best lume he's seen and a lot of watch for the money. The V2 costs more and cuts corners on the bracelet.
Seiko · Prospex
Seiko SRPE37K King Samurai
Big but wearable, with a show-stealing waffle dial and a pure-pleasure ceramic bezel. Gethin would wear it proudly, just lose the Cyclops.
Seiko · Prospex
Seiko SBDC033 'Blumo' Gen 2 Sumo
The Gen 2 Blumo with the fat boy font: a banana-case masterpiece that gives you four fifths of a Marinemaster for £500. Bin the bracelet and keep it forever.
Seiko · Prospex
Seiko SPB317 'Slim Turtle'
Not many negatives: a slim, comfortable, workmanlike Turtle that's a better watch in every way than the big one. Buy it used.
Seiko · Prospex
Seiko SRPE39 King Turtle 'Save The Ocean' Special Edition
Stunning manta-ray ocean dial and a night-and-day bezel upgrade, let down by the bracelet, the Cyclops and misalignment. Not really for him, but he appreciates the appeal.