Citizen BJ8041-09E Ecozilla

The first time I saw this 48mm titanium watch was the time I bought the Orca. I was thinking how could this monster of a watch sit on my small wrist and would it look like I was wearing a clock? As curiosity got the better of me, I asked the lady to bring it out for me to try on. It did sit very nicely and it wore smaller than it looks. Very nice indeed. But I had only one choice and it went to the Orca and you would understand why when I tell you that I'm a lume junkie right? So off I went with the Orca but I know that this 300m beast will never escape me the next time. This big dive watch has unassuming looks and being made of titanium, it is not taxing to wear the whole day. This model has three variants, a stainless steel model and an automatic one(Autozilla). I have not come across the stainless steel version but I'm guessing it would be heavier. Being a fan of Citizen's Eco-drive technology, I chose this model. To be honest, I had some difficulty photographing the dial as the mineral glass sits deep inside the frame and bezel. But I did it, so here's hoping that the pictures turn out well for you as they had for me.

Seiko SBDA001 Samurai

This black 43mm(w/o crown) watch was a purchase from my recent trip to Japan. Together with it's orange and blue brothers, they have been discontinued from production. Lucky thing I managed to get my hands on one. Look at the close up shots of the titanium Samurai, the level of finishing is superb. Light weight yet robust, the Samurai can go to a depth of 200m which allows you to scuba dive or swim. The heart of the watch is the trusted Seiko 7S25 movement, running alittle quick out of the box but settled down after a few weeks. Coupled with a titanium bracelet, it feels a little foreign when putting it on for the first time. The Samurai is a handsome and sturdy looking watch and with the stealthy titanium exterior, it is definitely a keeper!