Hybrid Dive Watch for Men - Prospex - Solar, with Black Dial, Lightweight Case, and Stopwatch Function, 200m Water-Resistant

I don't typically take the time to write a review on a product, but this is an exception. Thank you Seiko, for updating and reintroducing a timeless classic! In 1983 I received the H558 for graduation, and literally wore it everyday for close to 20 years. I went through 3 rubber wrist bands and several batteries during this time. I never really got on the "Arnie" bandwagon, because I already owned the watch before I saw it in the movies. I remember seeing it and thought, "hey, he's got MY watch!" I remember the watch being pretty expensive, up around the $500 mark. Which back then, was quite a bit of money, especially for a high school kid. I don't wear a watch as a fashion statement. To me a watch is an indispensable tool that I relied on and wore every day and night, no matter what I was doing. Rock climbing, diving, snorkeling, cave exploring, boating, biking, surveying, etc. For it's 3rd or 4th battery change (I can't remember), I sent it to Seiko to have them go through it, replace the seals and install a new battery sometime in the late 90's. I'm glad I did, because apparently they stopped making that model in 2000. Once that battery died, I retired the watch because I was tired of dealing with the battery change every 3-4 years. I opted for their dive watch with the automatic jeweled movement. I was very happy with that model for many years, but it began losing quite a bit of time, like 2-3 minutes a day. I missed the accuracy of my old watch, but didn't want to have to deal with the batteries. I discovered that Seiko brought out a new watch last year, with the same look, feel and operation as my old one... I bought it immediately! Knowing my history with the old watch, here is my take on the new one: I absolutely could not be more pleased with it. Size wise, the new watch is a small amount larger diameter than the old one. The screw down push buttons and crown are a little more obtrusive than the old one, which makes it look even bigger. However, they are very user friendly and function well. I like the screw locks on the buttons, because it protects them from being accidently pushed and changing the mode the watch is in. The LCD screen works just as well as the old one, but the new watch has a much brighter LED light in it. The functions are the same as the original, with multiple time settings, day/date, stopwatch and alarm. The new silicon band is much more comfortable and forgiving over the old band material. My wrists are kind of small, but the new watch, being even larger than the old one, wears well and is very comfortable. I think the thing that I am most excited about is the fact that it is solar powered. In the pictures (old watch on the left), you can kind of see the face of the new one being a little off black, or brownish, so that is apparently the solar panel. I find that it charges quickly, even under office lights, and has a readout that tells you the battery level. So if it is running low, go outside and do something! It has the accuracy of a fine quartz movement, without ever having to change the battery, ever again. In closing, there are many brand names with flashier watches, and more expensive automatic jeweled, solar or kinetic movements, but I consider this to be a durable "working" tool with a long heritage. Seiko is the only brand watch that I will buy, and only time will tell if this one can withstand the daily abuse I plan to put it through. But if it is anywhere near the quality of the old one, I have confidence it will last me a lifetime. Thank you Seiko!

This is a great watch and I love it, but to call it an analog-digital watch is really stretching it. The digital text/numbers are so small, you almost need a jeweler's loupe to read them. Also a warning....the user's manual is a Seiko web page that's about 80 pages long. You have to follow them exactly...in the sequences outlined, or you're going to be wasting a lot of time while setting this watch. I also bought a NATO strap for the Summer time, because the rubber straps can be brutal when you're sweating.

I loved this watch when it arrived and hated returning it, but on the third day I had it, I was driving on a sunny day when it suddenly stopped functioning. Being a solar powered watch and having recently checked the battery, I knew it wasn’t a low power issue. It didn’t come back on even after some time, so finally I did a factory reset. Everything seemed fine, but from then on, as soon as any sunlight hit the dial, the watch would immediately turn off and wouldn’t come back on until it was out of the sun. But when it came back on it would be a completely reset and the hands were no longer calibrated I read online that this is common for this model made in and after 2023 and that Seiko is not offering a repair currently. Not usually a negative review person, but this watch gets a ton of praise (rightfully so if it works!) and I never saw this until it happened to me. When I searched the issue, I found it’s extremely common in the latest model years

I am happy to finally have the legendary Seiko Arnie in my collection! The watch is massive (but lightweight), very good assembly and great vintage style (from the 80s) I would say that the size of this model is universal - it fits perfectly both small and large wrists. My wrist is 7.5 inches and it looks great. The rubber strap is extremely comfortable, soft, pleasant to the touch. The solar powered mechanism is very good - seconds hit the indices accurately, without discrepancy. There is a function of falling asleep by staying in the dark for a while - the display goes out and the hands are arranged at 12 o’clock, but continues to keep accurate time. As soon as it detects light, the display automatically turns on and the hands stand at the exact time. Bezel fits perfectly at 12 o'clock. Very fast and secure delivery and very well packed! Thank you!

Based on the watch I received, Seiko may have fixed the reset issue widely reported in 2023. My watch has a late 2024 build date. It's been in bright sun and has not reset. Bought this watch because it reminds me of the Seiko Sports 100 I wore in HS and college. 40 years later, this design is still attractive and easy to operate. Adding solar power eliminates the need to change the battery every year or two. Selecting and operating the various functions (display light, battery level, chronograph, alarm, digital time, 2nd time zone) is intuitive and easy to learn.

Just perfect

Buenos materiales muy buen funcionamiento, para muñecas de 6.5 pulgadas en adelante está muy bien

I have a small Citizen collection for everyday wear and a casio DW for work. I've always wanted to add a Seiko but witch one? I went with the stunning Seiko prospex famously known from Predator. An absolute gem. Fits every style. Solid build, confy, solar powered, rotating/push crowns, digital display with lighting and easy to set up. The watch goes into sleeping mode in a dark environment to save on energy. The watch itself is not as bulky as it seems. Bracelet is smooth but slightly long. Fits my small wrist perfectly. Love that watch!

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Perfecto en el pulso. Clasico Arnie. Super!