{"product_id":"seiko-62mas-divers-watch-as03430","title":"Seiko 62MAS Diver's Watch","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt's hard not to appreciate the Seiko divers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the rare as hen's teeth Hi Beat 6159 to the film-famous 6105 and 6309 models to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hodinkee.com\/articles\/the-seiko-skx007-divers-watch\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"analog\/shift X Hodinkee Value Proposition Seiko SKX007\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eeconomy workhorse SKX007\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Japanese watchmakers perfected incredibly well-made tool watches decades ago- and at prices that make the most diehard Swiss watch fans bristle with jealousy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 6217—also know as 62MAS (for autoMAtic Self-dater)—was designed to be a workhorse. At 37mm, the case, with its sloping lugs that cling to the wrist, was intended to eliminate any potential weak points. However, the fickle nature of the 62MAS’s gaskets—as well as the lack of a screw-down crown—often led to a build-up of helium which in turn could cause the crystal to pop off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular example features a faded bi-directional bezel that gives the piece its appropriate vintage aesthetic. The thick steel case fitted on a black rubber strap makes this Seiko as durable as it gets. Upon purchase, you may of just found yourself a new diving partner...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 135 years, Seiko has been cranking out innovative and impeccably engineered watches at every price point, from entry level Seiko 5s to world-class high horology pieces under the Grand Seiko brand. Underpinning Seiko's efforts has been the mass production of reliable and accurate movements capable of being paired with a wide array of case and dial configurations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeiko is the piece we always go to when we go out into the field. Whether we're wearing it while hoofing it up a mountain, trudging through the wetlands in search of winged dinner, fishing for brownies or bonefish, or just getting it sandy at the beach, this piece serves a very important role as a timepiece that can take a beating \u003cem\u003ewhile also\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egiving us watch snobs something to wear that we can be truly proud of.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31125172813911,"sku":null,"price":4900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS03430.jpg?v=1582235127","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/seiko-62mas-divers-watch-as03430","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}