DISJT wrote:very similar version still available today

Yes, I've owned one of those in the past, alongside many other SKX variants.

The 7548 has quite a cult following though, being the earliest quartz diver made by Seiko. The diver is the only model to use that movement as well, although the similar 7546 was used in a limited range of models. The movement is, as mentioned, built on the 6309 chassis and geartrain, is fully serviceable, makes for a perfect grab 'n go watch.

Ironically the 7548 models usually sell for much more than the auto SKX ones do. As well as the two above, I also own a Pepsi version complete with the original box and papers...

And here is the pepsi. It's hard to pick, but it has a very dark blue (true navy) dial. Just picked it up, time is correct to within a couple of seconds...

gaf1958 wrote:And here is the pepsi. It's hard to pick, but it has a very dark blue (true navy) dial. Just picked it up, time is correct to within a couple of seconds...

Thats definitely the pick of the 3 for me. Cheers for the info.

Oh yes, the 7548 diver is also historically significant in that it introduced a number of things that are still used in Seiko divers today - the slim case still in use today, but with the crown moved to 3:45 rather than the true 4:00 used in the 7548. The iconic Seiko dial was first used in the 7548 and has been carried though almost unchanged since.

I think it's due a battery change.

Im amazed they used to centre punch the back case when they did a battery change

DISJT wrote:I think it's due a battery change.

They don't make batteries now like they used to.

^^^ That's a classic...

My archive pic - not so old though:

Washing up duty for me....

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