The SCVS001 resembles the SARB-series
and was my first dress watch from Seiko. I think it was a part of Seiko’s
Spirit line but I’m not sure. It looks almost the same as SARB070 but there are a few
details that separate them. The SCVS001 does not have a gold glass ring, it has
a different font on the dial, it has got second markers on the dial and comes with another
type of bracelet but apart from that I think it’s pretty much the same watch.
In my opinion those details are what makes the SCVS001 better looking than the
SARB070. Its measurements are very appealing and with a 37mm wide case it’s
slightly larger than a Datejust and sits perfect on the wrist without feeling too
small. The Seiko 6r15-movement inside must be one of the most accurate
movements I’ve ever witnessed. I’ve had a few Seiko’s housing this movement and
they have all been spot on straight from the factory. I don’t think I’ve seen
any other movement even coming close to be as accurate and for being a watch in
the $300-400 category I think that says quite a lot about the quality Seiko
delivers.
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| #100 - The Seiko SCVS011. |
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| This is how I mostly wore it. |
I bought mine in October 2011
and I mostly wore it on a brown lizard strap that I really think made it look
even better. I’m no super fan of Grand Seiko and I this one is so much more
bang for the buck. If I’m buying another dress watch from Seiko’s Spirit line
again I would definitely go for this one again.
And yes, I know! Apparently this was watch number one hundred but I didn’t keep track back then so I never knew. Looking back of course it would have been fun if I had kept this one.
And yes, I know! Apparently this was watch number one hundred but I didn’t keep track back then so I never knew. Looking back of course it would have been fun if I had kept this one.
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