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Away from the Crickets and Memovoxes, there is a family of mechanical alarm watches that present very good value for money while retaining a loud and crisp quality in make. The early manual wound Citizen models are a class act with their impeccable dress appeal and modern sizes.

As far as Seiko chronographs go, the 6138s have the bulk of the attention, both figuratively and literally. The larger dials and case sizes of the 6138s, while attention grabbing, lack the compact detailing that is present in their smaller compatriots like this guy here. This little guy here is presented in a the more uncommon case shape - slightly higher and more tonneau than the conventional Mini Jumbos.

There's a whole slew of Submariner homages out there, each with their own selling points and reasons to own. This one here stood out for me with its 'damage' and general wear to the surface of the watch - a certain character that I prefer to a minty out of box one any day.

Rose gold is not a typical hue you see on vintage Seiko watches. While it may be plated, this piece brings with it the very nice, warm glow of a RG piece, complete with a symmetrical dial that's free from the invasive date window. This piece oozes simplicity - a thin case profile, domed crystal, rose gold plating, a clean dial decorated sparingly with a crosshair and thin guilloche chapter ring. 

To be honest, I have not seen a dial as awesome as this one. Away from the Pie Pans and DateJusts and Seikos, this freckled gentleman is honest and elegant at the same time. A solid gold watch definitely feels different on your wrist, and one with such a dial makes it a whole lot more awesome.