Seiko Spirit SCVE003 Review
Have you ever fallen for something instantly and unexpectedly? It's happened to me with people, places, designs, and, in this case, a watch. Now it might seem strange that my love of this watch was unexpected, since Seiko is one of my absolute favorite brands, but if you had described to me a watch with a red-accented silver dial, 40 mm case with 18 mm wire lugs, and an off-centered 24-hour indicator, I probably would have given you a hard "PASS."? Thankfully instead, I saw it first �C and here we are.Seiko Spirit SCVE003 ReviewCase: Polished stainless steelMovement: Seiko 4R37ADial: Silver/White with red accentsLume: NoLens: Sapphire crystalBracelet: Stainless steelWater Res.: 10 atm (330 ft)Dimensions: 40.5 x 47.3 mmThickness: 13.2 mmLug Width: 18 mmCrown: 5.5 x 3 mmWarranty: 1 year through Seiko, 2 Years through AmazonPrice: ~$200CaseAt 40 mm, the SCVE003's case is right in my sweet spot for a casual sports watch. The bezel is thick and narrow, giving the watch a handsome profile and

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