025, H558, then if you feel the need 033.

 

My two cents…go with the 033, as it comes with a bracelet. Get a rubber strap and a couple NATO’s. A bit more flexibility there, if you change your mind on how you want to wear it.

I’ve wanted one of those for a while. Even with 8”+ wrists, they’re just bigger than I prefer. Tempted to get one for ****s and giggles though.

 

My two cents…go with the 033, as it comes with a bracelet.

Yup. BD is correct.

 

033 for the factory bracelet. NATO’s and Rubber are everywhere. All are nice but the Solar would check a box for me.

 

I'm really amazed you guys aren't telling me to go straight to the H558 first! 😦

 

SNJ025. All of the OG aesthetic but with updated tech and materials, more intuitive features, and I'm sure much longer service intervals.

I bought the 1990's H601-5480 "upside down" Arnie when they came out and I got tired of having the battery and WR factory-serviced every few years. The shroud suddenly warped about a decade later after wearing it in the summer sun for less than thirty minutes. It was bizarre.

 

You guys don't think/feel the collector potential in the 558?

 

I own a few H558s (well gave one to son #1) and had the 025 (got stolen). If you want a more functional watch, get the 025. The lume works, the digital time is much clearer to view, the light works a lot better than the H558 and the solar feature is pretty cool. If you like the cool, vintage vibe, go with the H558. If I could only have one, I would choose the H558, but then again, I'm more of a vintage watch buyer.

One thing to keep in mind though is that parts for the H558 are not as easy to come by as they are for the 025. =)

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Definitely the 025. Its one of the best reissues alongside the 777 turtle. Despite upping the case sizes they still exude that quintessential seiko vibe from that time period.

the 025 has become one of my favorites to wear. it was inexpensive and is fun to wear.

I also have a 1986 H558 in excellent condition but its too valuable (for me) to wear every day.