I confess that I have not done extensive research getting to this point. It really is more a case of clicking through a few websites I am familiar with and deciding that these two examples stood out for cosmetic condition, case diameter ( I don't like to wear anything larger than 42mm ) and good photography One costs $525 and the other $980 and unfortunately the more expensive one looks a little nicer to me - hopefully some of the folks on this particular board can help me either justify the $980 or convince me that I was lucky enough to find a $525 watch that is actually a more desirable model. If neither is the best Seiko to purchase in this price range, I am wide open to suggestions. Thanks! First one is a Seiko PRESAGE CROWN CHRONO SPB131 "LIMITED EDITION" : $525 41.3mm case diameter #2 is a Seiko PROSPEX MARINEMASTER REDUCED "MM200" SPB185: $980 Case Diameter: 42mm
If you are willing to spend around $1K, I would personally choose the new SPB line. https://www.fratellowatches.com/sei...ex-spb143-spb145-spb147-spb149-divers-watches https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/seiko-prospex-spb143-a-week-on-the-wrist-review