After a decade into production, the 007 is still sought after and one for the most admired models of the ever popular and iconic Seiko Diver's watch line. Specifics are....
Case
Molded from the 7002 line, in a neatly brushed stainless steel with screw down case back. The ever popular Japanese 'wave' art paint engraved on the back reassures this Seiko of diver's standard approval. Screw down crown, hardlex crystal and 200 meter depth rating completes the set-up.
Movement
This calibre needs no introduction, bulletproof 7S26 powers this icon.
Dial
In dark grey tone with circular round minute markers - by which made this diver ever so popular. The round markers are coated with lumibrite for effective visibility during lights out. Day/date is at 3 o'clock with Sat and Sun in blue and red respectively.
Hands
No need to say but the traditional hour and minute hands never die down in style. Simple, classic and would fit into any dial design in my opinion and taste. Second hand is quite new as introduced 10 years ago, specifically that the lumed ball end is now on the opposite side while front end is that long thin white painted pointer.
Bezel
Rotates in uni-direction in 120 clicks. Triangular marker at 60 has a lumed ball as with other divers. Bezel in black while pepsi colored for 009 model.
Strap
This came in Z-22 rubber strap, hard and uncomfortable on first try, but we like it that way, tough as the watch itself.
Accuracy
This came +20 sec/day fast out of the box. Not that desirable but regulation is always an option. Possible improvement on that after a few months of wear.
Value
Got this for about $140. More that worth it I defend.
Conclusion
This may be not a high-end luxury item, but no watch collector misses out on this to buddy with the MM, Sumo, or even the R and O's. And I haven't seen any watch brand nor any watch model that has been popular and much in demand for such a long time. Imagine a Volkswagen bug running in production and showing up in stores for a decade in these millennium times. If you see this baby on display, grab it, be part of the iconic horological experience.
