Sharp angles, smaller than you think
By Kenji Watanabe, Osaka ยท
Of the three famous animal-named Seiko divers, the Samurai is the one I would choose for the office. Its angular case and arrow hands are cleaner than the Turtle's cushion or the Monster's teeth, and the blue SRPB49 has a textured dial that catches the light nicely.
43.8 by 12.9 mm sounds big, but the lugs are fairly compact and the case is thinner than the Turtle. The 4R35 automatic gives a date only, which I prefer to day and date on a diver. 200 m, Hardlex, solid back, steel bracelet. 550 to 600 dollars.
My complaints: Hardlex again, and the bracelet is acceptable but no better. The sharp case edges catch on sleeves, so it is happiest in July with short ones. A good choice for anyone who wants a strong-looking diver that is not round.