“First, Island is a great source for watches. My brother and Dad bought several from the site and recommended them to me. The staff is knowledgeable and responsive. Spend a few extra and get it through a creditable source for the piece of mind you're getting the real thing.
I highly recommend the Seiko reissue "Arnie" diver to anyone looking for a good diver, Seiko fans or anyone who thinks Arnold is an American treasure. Some reviews claim that it is a massive watch. Nah. The case is not much bigger than other Seiko divers. The main reason it sounds big is the crown on the right side and pushers on the left, adding a few extra mm. They don't get in the way when wearing it. IMO the turtle feels like a bigger watch. Rubber strap is comfortable and flexible unlike other stiff diver bands. It has a cool metal hardware that keeps it in place so it's not dangling. If you want to feel like a action hero at the grocery store or just want a cool watch, get the Arnie.”
“This is an awesome watch. The only thing I can think to top it off would be a ceramic lumed bezel. It would be interesting to know if that could be modded by someone. The only other point I would mention is that the bezel action feels a little "mushier" than what I am used to, but not unreasonable for this price point. If I could swap a higher end bezel with crisper action, it would be an absolute perfect watch to me. Zero regrets for buying it, though. Lots of fun!”
