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Old 4 March 2010, 01:22 AM   #1
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New addition: Seiko Sawtooth SHC061P1

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 arent many Seiko watches that glow like this one! 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.






The glow is so bright that it can be seen in a lit environment!






A wrist shot ...






The thing i really hate about quartz powered analog watches is when the second hand fails to align correctly with the index markers on the dial. I've seen this in many Swiss watches. Thankfully, its pretty spot on for this Seiko. With a quartz movement, this watch is great as a grab-N-go piece. Together with an awesome lume, its the ideal travel watch for me.
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Old 4 March 2010, 01:45 AM   #2
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Great watch, and excellent photos to show it off. I really like the dial, and of course you can't beat the Seiko lume! Congratulations on your find, and thanks for sharing!
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Old 4 March 2010, 04:15 AM   #3
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Makes my Monster look girlie!!!!...hahaha

That has refinement.

Love the carbon fiber finish dial.
Love the crown finish.
Love how the lugs are curved to fit the wrist.I guess its needed at 47mm!!!!!!
It really sits low and clean on your wrist!!!


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Old 4 March 2010, 04:16 AM   #4
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Great pics! Very cool watch.
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Old 4 March 2010, 05:07 AM   #5
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Thanks for the great review and photos! Great looking watch! As a result of TRF I just got an Orange Monster. Guess what I want now!
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Old 4 March 2010, 09:48 AM   #6
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Thanks for the comments. I'm now giving it more wrist time to check on its accuracy. As with most quartz movements, this one is still in sync after a few days. I believe this one should be a keeper for me.
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Old 4 March 2010, 10:48 AM   #7
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One just cannot go wrong with Seiko I feel, I have an OM and love it, so well made and an amazing price if one buy's from an online seller
Congratulations, it's a beaut!
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Old 5 March 2010, 06:25 PM   #8
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Thanks! Here's a few more pics ...














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Old 6 March 2010, 05:55 AM   #9
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Thanks for the additional photos! That really looks great!
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Old 16 July 2018, 12:21 PM   #10
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Bumping this ancient thread as I just took this picture of my SHC061P1 as a "tool watch"...

I'm not a big quartz watch guy but I love this watch!

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