Seiko Press Release:So we got a '68 6159 reissue, a green MarineMaster with ceramic bezel, a '78 7549 tuna reissue and two "re-imaginations" of the 6159-7000, which might be the successors to the SBDX017...SLA025 Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 5,500 EuroLimited Edition of 1,500SLA019 Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 3,200 EuroLimited Edition of 1,968S23626S23627Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 2,400 Euro (S23626) / 3,000 Euro (S23627)Limited Edition of 1,978 (S23626) / 800 (S23627)SPB077 & 079Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 1,100 Euro (SPB077) / 900 Euro (SPB079)

Well I like the SLA025, and the 7549 replica, but I'm on the fence about the SPB077 and 079. I reckon they'll be condemned like the 62MAS-lites were, but people seem to be coming around to those.

Whats up with those prices? Im not a fan of this limited edition re-edition heritage bs. Its sad Seiko jumps on that train.

Here are my thoughts on this years Baselworld announcements.For the Prospex announcements there are a number of reissues and some interesting new models with something for everyone.Grand Seiko have announced some great models at this years Baselworld. It is great to see a VFA back in the line up and some very interesting designs.The new Seiko Presage models announced at Baselworld are great additions to the range. There are a couple of Shippo Enamel models as well as a new thinner movement the 6L35.Credor announced a new rose gold Eichi II (LGBT998) cased model to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Eichi. This is one of my favourite Credor models and it looks great in the new gold case.Seiko announced the new Astron Executive Sports series that now provide 200m water resistance, titanium case, larger LumiBrite hands and a sapphire bezel.

Here are my thoughts on this years Baselworld announcements.For the Prospex announcements there are a number of reissues and some interesting new models with something for everyone.Grand Seiko have announced some great models at this years Baselworld. It is great to see a VFA back in the line up and some very interesting designs.The new Seiko Presage models announced at Baselworld are great additions to the range. There are a couple of Shippo Enamel models as well as a new thinner movement the 6L35.Credor announced a new rose gold Eichi II (LGBT998) cased model to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Eichi. This is one of my favourite Credor models and it looks great in the new gold case.Seiko announced the new Astron Executive Sports series that now provide 200m water resistance, titanium case, larger LumiBrite hands and a sapphire bezel.

Thanks for your write-up, Anthony!Yes, it has - shown on the micro-website which you link to

I would also assume the crown has the Prospex logo

Here are my thoughts on this years Baselworld announcements.For the Prospex announcements there are a number of reissues and some interesting new models with something for everyone....

Agreed! I’m disappointed that Seiko didn’t produce these as part of their regular line at a reasonable price!Guess maybe I’ll look into the heritage Tuna’s pricing since it’s not a limited edition. I love my Tunas but I’d dearly love a green MM to go with my regular MM

Whats up with those prices? Im not a fan of this limited edition re-edition heritage bs. Its sad Seiko jumps on that train.

Thanks for pointing that out. I have read and rewritten so many different things in the last few hours I am having trouble remembering what I have put down.

Yes, it has - shown on the micro-website which you link to

I would also assume the crown has the Prospex logo

In addition to these two Limited Edition Prospex models there was also a couple of regular release models shown. These are theand these are a more affordable modern reinterpretation of the 6159-7000. This is a similar design philosophy as the SBDC051/SPB053J and the SBDC053/SPB053J models released last year that were a modern spin on the 62MAS. It is highly likely that these models will end up being given the nick name MM200 by the community.

Thanks for pointing that out. I have read and rewritten so many different things in the last few hours I am having trouble remembering what I have put down.

Yes, it has - shown on the micro-website which you link to

Prospex logo instead of MARINEMASTER is a no go for me. -edit: I think maybe I am retracting this statement, as nowhere has Seiko claimed this to be a Marinemaster

The 019? Of course it's a Marinemaster, but Seiko is replacing the MM text with the Prospex logo throughout the line. The caseback of the tunas still says "Marinemaster", I assume the 019 will be the same.

Oh, and thanks for the write-ups!

Some very nice pieces there, but every one of them well outside my budget.

That we knew Nick !!You stick with your knitting, your taste and collection are great without having to fund a Seiko executive's vacation home.

Some very nice pieces there, but every one of them well outside my budget.