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He keeps an eye out for invaders, using his keen eyesight and hearing. He has gold teeth and is described as the whitest of all the Norse Gods. And that's what I like about this brand. They're accessible and watch focused. It feels like they're reissuing iconic watches, rather than providing fashion pieces on a budget. Secondly, this is an inexpensive way to get the Submariner aesthetic. It's very affordable and again offers decent specifications.
Firstly, it's the colour. This all green model is based on the Rolex Submariner Hulk. That watch is now discontinued, so a homage model is a realistic alternative. The Rolex Submariner is arguably the world's most copied watch. And it's not just Chinese brands creating homages of this model. You can see Submariner style watches on your local high street - many from big-name brands. The 62MAS was Seiko’s first dive watch. Released in 1965, the watch now has a cult status. Seiko has recreated the watch themselves, but it’s not a very affordable watch. So don't let the brand name confuse you. Let's jump in and learn more about them. Then we'll look at the best watches that they currently offer. As you've seen in this piece, they're more likely to recreate a vintage Japanese dive watch than a contemporary Swiss design.I think there are certainly comparable or better options in how Seiko movements are cased up, so I agree in principle on certain models where Seiko cuts corners. The Sharkey watches in general seem well-reviewed, from everything I've come across, about them. Phoibos also gets a lot of compliments. As you say, however, it depends on the individual if a "better" version of a Seiko, even for less money, is a desired buy, or not, if it's not actually from Seiko. Let's skip the ethical minefield of buying homage watches. I've covered that when writing about Pagani Design, Corgeut and others.
That's a good question. I own the Seiko so this watch wouldn't be for me. But if you don't already own the Seiko, and the watch is now discontinued, your options are shrinking.They're keen to stress that they are watch enthusiasts and that their watches aren't just clones of Swiss luxury watches. Ironically, the Heimdallr has a higher spec Seiko automatic movement than the original Seiko does. So it's another watch that represents good value for money. All owners of Heimdallr watches can enjoy a 2-year official warranty in our store, as long as you have a warranty card and no matter where your buy.
It’s the first watch on my list because it’s one of my favourites. Most people who’ll see you wearing this watch will never know that it is a homage to something else. I like that. They're keen to point out that they're an independent brand. They aren't linked to San Martin and other similar Chinese homage brands. They claim to be founded by watch fans, stating " we are not a Chinese factory brand". Assuming you're ok with wearing a homage watch, then the question becomes more about which brands to choose.And Heimdallr uses reliable Japanese automatic movements in their watches. When you get a Heimdallr watch that mimics a Seiko watch, it is usually powered by a branded Seiko movement. This is another homage to a classic Seiko. This time the 6105. A model made famous by the film Apocalypse Now and known as the Captain Willard. Like the original, this is a mid-sized dive watch with both a green dial and bezel. And like the original, it has Mercedes hands and a cyclops lens over the date window. Personally, having bought a couple of Seiko 5's, I was surprised that much lower cost brands with the same movement are on par and superior in many ways. Then again, even if inferior in specs, a Seiko is a Seiko, haha, so that's a win for Seiko fans. Oddly, that argument falls apart at the high end, in some debates, where, no matter how grand a Grand Seiko is, it's still "just a Seiko" to some people, much like a Nissan with supercar skills is "just a Nissan" to some people, no matter how great the performance.
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