Seiko knows a thing or two about making a nice inexpensive diver watch ;-)

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I wanted a analog diver watch with bracelet that I can go to in a hurry when all my other mechanical watches are not winded. My search landed me the Kinetic Knight (SMY089). I finally pulled the trigger on one.

I have had (more than just) a few Seiko before, so I already have an expectation on how the watch should be at this price point. And Seiko delivers it right on the money.

The case is a good size for my wrist (my sweet spot is 40-42mm case size). Its nice to see a case that has a lot of curves. The lugs are curved down and lugs my wrist a little bit. The integrated lugs also give the watch a "board shoulder" look.

The side of the case and bracelet, as well as the center links, are polished. And the top of the case, bracelet and bezel are brushed.

The bezel is also recessed (like the Sumo), which makes the bezel slight harder to turn.

The clasp is a Seiko signed 4 holes with diver extension. I have since replaced it with the clasp from SBDX001 Marinemaster to take advantage of the adjustable diver extension. The MM clasp fit and works great with the SMY089.

The dial is nice and easy to read. It has a checkered finish in the center and glossy finish on where the raised indices are. The lume is the usual "Seiko Great", it works and it works all night (tested by me when I woke up at 6pm and can read the time with ease)

I also like that it has both date and day wheel, which will makes it a great vacation watch.

And here are the pix: