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3 - Seiko / San Martin / Farer - 202407242135

Collector:

Dark1000

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3 - Seiko / San Martin / Farer - 202407242135
Collector Description

Summer vibe collection
Now that we've finally hit some hot weather in northern Europe, I'm starting to enjoy my summer watches a little more. These are the ones that I'm giving with at the moment!

Seiko Willard SPB153 in the classic olive green. This is such a great watch that matches the more muted tones I typically wear. The rubber strap is super comfortable. The color is just perfect. And I love the unique case shape and traffic light seconds hand. It does overlap with my Pelagos a little bit, so am considering putting this one on the chopping block, but we'll see.

San Martin SN0118. This one is brand new, picked it up in one of the June sales but they ran out of stock, so it took an extra month to get to me. It's got a great dial, color, and bracelet combo. I only wear bracelets with on-the-fly adjustment clasps, especially in summer, and this has a Milanese bracelet with one, which is pretty rare. The colors are pure summer. I also bought a third party FKM rubber strap for it, but sadly it doesn't fit, so I might shell out for the pricier San Martin one.

Finally, a rare limited edition Farer Bernina chronograph in stainless steel. The typical Bernina has a white ceramic bezel, while this one is blue. I think of it as July 4-ready, but it works just as well for Trooping the Colour. As I understand it, Farer issued a very limited number of these to winners of the Bernina Gran Turismo one year. It's hard to even find a photo of them online.

 

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6.8

A.I. Collection Summary:

This compact collection revolves around rugged tool watches with dive-ready builds and GMT functionality in two pieces, blending Seiko's cinematic vintage diver icon with San Martin's value-driven homage and Farer's limited-edition British GMT flair, ideal for budget-conscious adventurers who prioritize wearability and utility over luxury prestige.

**"Affordable Tool GMT Trio"**

Watches in Collection:

Total Price ($):

Avg Price ($):

3318

1106

Crowd Rating:

1288

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Seiko Captain Willard Prospex SPB153

USD 1100

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San Martin SN0118

USD 268

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Farer Bernina Blue LE-25

USD 1950

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A.I. Collection Review:
# 3 Watch Collection - Seiko (33%) / San Martin (33%) / Farer (33%) Review by A.I. WatchMetrics ## Collection Summary This compact collection revolves around rugged tool watches with dive-ready builds and GMT functionality in two pieces, blending Seiko's cinematic vintage diver icon with San Martin's value-driven homage and Farer's limited-edition British GMT flair, ideal for budget-conscious adventurers who prioritize wearability and utility over luxury prestige. **"Affordable Tool GMT Trio"** ## Overall Collection Rating: 6.8/10.0 **Versatility Metric (7.9/10.0)** - Excels across casual, sports, and adventure scenarios much like a versatile Tudor Black Bay set, with 40mm sizing and robust straps fitting daily rotations effortlessly. **Material Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Solid stainless steel cases paired with sapphire crystals and thoughtful finishes across the board rival Oris divers in quality without excess weight. **Dials & Design Metric (7.6/10.0)** - Striking vintage cues on the Seiko, clean homage aesthetics on San Martin, and unique sunburst blue on Farer deliver above-average visual punch akin to a Sinn tool lineup. **Functions Metric (7.5/10.0)** - GMT hands on two watches plus dive bezels and date windows provide practical utility surpassing a basic Tissot Seastar collection. **Movement Metric (7.2/10.0)** - Reliable automatics like the 70-hour 6R35, proven NH34, and Sellita SW330-2 offer smooth sweeping seconds and good reserves, on par with Christopher Ward in-house performers. **Cohesiveness Metric (7.2/10.0)** - Tight thematic unity around dive/tool aesthetics and similar proportions creates a punchy rotation comparable to a focused Zelos microbrand stack. **Rarity Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Boosted by the Farer LE-25's tiny 25-piece run alongside accessible production models, it edges out standard Seiko Prospex sets in exclusivity. **History & Innovation Metric (6.1/10.0)** - Seiko's Apocalypse Now legacy carries the weight, tempered by microbrand freshness, landing between a Hamilton heritage piece and generic homages. **Brand Metric (5.7/10.0)** - Seiko anchors mid-tier reliability while San Martin and Farer add microbrand competence, mirroring a mixed Citizen-Hamilton everyday carrier. **Complications Metric (4.5/10.0)** - Lacks true mechanical complexities beyond basic timekeeping, aligning with no-frills entry-level divers like the Seiko 5 Sports. ## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9 ## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The collection massively overdelivers on tool watch prowess and features relative to its average $1,106 price point. ## WM Collector Grade: A+ ## Performance Insights: Versatility, materials, and design drive strengths for unbeatable daily utility, outpacing expectations for an implied price nearer $4,500. ## Collection Type by Style - Tool (100%) - Sports (100%) - Adventure (67%) - Travel (67%) ## Collection Type by Movement - Automatic (100%) ## Collection Strengths - Incredible bang-for-buck with microbrand quality rivaling pricier options. - Strong thematic focus on dive/GMT tools for versatile adventures. - Iconic Seiko centerpiece elevates the set's collector appeal. ## Ideas for Improvement 1. Incorporate a true high-end luxury GMT like a Tudor Black Bay to add prestige. 2. Diversify with a slim dress watch for formal balance. 3. Upgrade to in-house or hand-wound movements for added horological depth. ## Downsizing Advice With only three complementary pieces forming a tight rotation, retain the full set—its balance of heritage, value, and rarity shines; if forced to cut one, drop the San Martin SN0118 as its homage nature overlaps most with the Seiko's tool vibe, preserving the unique Farer LE standout. ## Watch by Watch Summary **Seiko Captain Willard Prospex SPB153**: Legendary movie-inspired diver reissue with bi-directional bezel, Lumibrite glow, and 70-hour 6R35 power reserve for unbeatable vintage toughness. **San Martin SN0118**: Punchy budget GMT-diver homage boasting NH34 reliability, Pepsi bezel, and 200m water resistance at entry-level pricing. **Farer Bernina Blue LE-25**: Exclusive 25-piece blue-dial GMT gem with monobloc case, Sellita SW330-2 movement, and refined British detailing for travel-ready elegance. **A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.5 Grok 4 Fast. December 21, 2025.**

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