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As a result of being bitten by the potent Seiko bug, i pulled the trigger on a new Seiko Sawtooth SHC061P1 merely one week after getting the SNZE93J1. I'm not a fan of quartz watches but u'll have to see this one in the flesh to appreciate its quality and design. The Sawtooth has been released for several years and production has stopped. Its not easy to find a brand new piece at the retailer and even if u do, it doesnt come cheap for a quartz. Thanks to a HWZ forum member, i found one at a local Seiko watchmaker/retailer. 
There are a few different models in the Sawtooth series. There's an orange dial (black bezel), a blue dial with a wave pattern ala Omega Seamaster (silver bezel), a black dial (silver bezel) and a carbon fibre dial (black bezel). I picked the one with a carbon fibre dial. The following are the specs and some shots of my watch ...
Case size: 47mm (excluding crown)
Case thickness: 12mm
WR: 200m Diver
Movement: 7N36 quartz
Bracelet: SS with diver's extension, flip lock with a signed clasp.
I like the 3-D effect of the carbon fibre dial and the red wordings appear to be floating on top of the dial (u'll have to see the real thing to get the effect)
Despite having a large 47mm case, it wears small due to the short sloping lugs. It comes with a knurled screw down crown and case screws. The integrated case shroud acts as a crown guard.
A very smooth and positive 120 clicks sawtooth bezel, certainly a step up from the Seiko 5 models. Here u can see the dome hardlex crystal.
The case is only 12mm thick, which is relatively thin for a diver. This is no doubt made possible through the use of a small 7N36 quartz movement.
Seiko caseback with an estimated next battery change shown. Bracelet uses solid links and solid end links as well.
Diver's extension. As a tool watch, i do like the brushed finishing for the sides of the bracelet.
Seiko signed clasp with a flip lock.
The watch sits low and flat on the wrist and it wears comfortably.
There are a few different models in the Sawtooth series. There's an orange dial (black bezel), a blue dial with a wave pattern ala Omega Seamaster (silver bezel), a black dial (silver bezel) and a carbon fibre dial (black bezel). I picked the one with a carbon fibre dial. The following are the specs and some shots of my watch ...
Case size: 47mm (excluding crown)
Case thickness: 12mm
WR: 200m Diver
Movement: 7N36 quartz
Bracelet: SS with diver's extension, flip lock with a signed clasp.
I like the 3-D effect of the carbon fibre dial and the red wordings appear to be floating on top of the dial (u'll have to see the real thing to get the effect)
Despite having a large 47mm case, it wears small due to the short sloping lugs. It comes with a knurled screw down crown and case screws. The integrated case shroud acts as a crown guard.
A very smooth and positive 120 clicks sawtooth bezel, certainly a step up from the Seiko 5 models. Here u can see the dome hardlex crystal.
The case is only 12mm thick, which is relatively thin for a diver. This is no doubt made possible through the use of a small 7N36 quartz movement.
Seiko caseback with an estimated next battery change shown. Bracelet uses solid links and solid end links as well.
Diver's extension. As a tool watch, i do like the brushed finishing for the sides of the bracelet.
Seiko signed clasp with a flip lock.
The watch sits low and flat on the wrist and it wears comfortably.
It should satisfy even the most hardcore lume junkie. The glow remains usable for 8hrs or more. There's even a lume marker at the 3 o'clock position.
A few more pics below...
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