An iconic diver 

There are plenty of iconic Seiko watches in the market today, and it’s no secret that Seiko Diver watches are one of those that showed dive watches have a place in the watch industry. 

The watch that has to be one of their most recognizable and versatile is undoubtedly the Seiko Watch Diver: The Turtle. First debuted as the 6105 in the mid-1960s, the Turtle had a unique case design that flared along the sides as crown guards and short lugs allowed for improved ease of wear. Its design has garnered a cult following and is still as distinct yet timeless today as it was 50 years ago.

Today we have the best and most iconic Seiko watches to consider, specifically a classic dive watch that has never been equaled.

SEIKO PROSPEX AUTOMATIC SRPC41K1 MEN'S BLUE RUBBER STRAP WATCH

We’re starting, rather appropriately, with the smallest of the bunch: the Baby Turtle. As we mentioned, this timepiece's shape and iconic case design make it wearable, with entry-level Seiko Turtles coming in 2 sizes—the Baby Turtle at 42mm and the Big/King Turtle at 45mm.

This Seiko watch diver features the ever-popular and classic Pepsi colorway. It has a subtle wave dial gives the simple tool watch a bit more flair. 

It offers a timeless utilitarian design at an affordable price. Details such as the lumiBrite allow you to read the time with ease even in the dark, a highly precise 3-hander for impeccable timekeeping, protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass, and its automatic movement means no battery changes. Overall, the case is neatly brushed and sized, the dial is beautifully finished, and the overall watch is just an excellent and well-thought-out timepiece!

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SEIKO PROSPEX SRPE39K1 MEN'S WATCH

The following watch in our collection of iconic Seiko watches undoubtedly one of the larger ones we’re looking at, coming in at 45mm in diameter. The Seiko Prospex SRPE39K1 certainly has a strong wrist presence, though thanks to its proportions and case design, it is still a wearable piece.

This Seiko scuba watch has 200m water resistance, a striking blue dial, and highly legible hands, indices, and bezel. Though being part of the Prospex line makes it a desirable tool watch, it's really the look of this watch that we're looking for here. Its short 42mm lugs at 20mm lug to lug makes it that much more wearable despite its relatively large case diameter.

The Submariner-inspired Seiko SRPE39K1 adds a gorgeously subtle wave-patterned sunburst blue dial where you won’t have to look closely to notice the silhouettes of Manta rays decorated on the dial. It's a beautiful watch that keeps nicely to its namesake and is fittingly drop-dead gorgeous on the wrist. Like other Save the Ocean lines, Seiko has used its divers' dials to reflect the ocean's elements, and their execution is truly sublime. The little details like these complete the overall look and make it such a handsome stand-out piece.

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SEIKO PROSPEX SPB153J1 MEN'S WATCH

One of the finest releases from Seiko this year is this beauty: the Seiko Turtle Diver SPB153J1. It’s a lovely reissue of the 6105 Turtle, the first ever Turtle ever, and one that would become an icon after finding itself strapped on the wrist of Captain Willard in the legendary 1979 movie Apocalypse Now.

Coming in at 42.7mm in diameter and featuring that unique flared case/crown-guard design with a domed sapphire crystal to top it off, it’s a fantastic-looking piece. Pair that gorgeous design with an in-house 6r35 caliber offering a neat 70 hours of power reserve, and you have one of the best modern dive watch money can buy today.

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A Staple of Any Collection

Seiko is an iconic name in the watch world and the “Turtle” line of Seiko watch divers have been a real winner. The distinctive model numbers help make them easily identifiable, while the design language is simple and straightforward, giving them a sense of quality all their own. To add to that, Seiko was the first company to introduce the “Divers” line, with watches like these being some of the most iconic on offer.

Furthermore, if you want more companion options for your watersports and diving needs, here are our top 10 best dive watches.