# This Affordable Japanese Dive Watch Is Like The Anti-Seiko

> Seiko used to be the undisputed king of affordable dive watches, with icons like the SKX, Turtle and other fan favorites dominating the industry for decades.

- **Source:** [Gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/namica-shirahama/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689a8cddc3ee73434a9b2752)
- **Published:** 2025-08-12
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #seiko #affordable #dive #anti #japanese #prices #watch #watches
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