And in this vein, a steel bracelet is some sort of a must for me, as I don’t really enjoy rubber straps.

The GMT feature of the model can be easily followed through the insert, which resembles ceramic material with its glossy structure.Seiko adds another visual flourish to the familiar formula with the addition of a cyclops date magnifier atop the crystal at 3 o’clock.

On the wrist, and if the diameter sounds a bit large, these new Seiko 5 Sports Style GMT SSK001K1, SSK003K1 and SSK005K1 wear with great comfort, feeling like 40/41mm watches. The versions based on the current Seiko 5 Sports platform, added to the Seiko catalogs in 2019, also draw attention with their revised components per modern times. Rather than the familiar aluminum dive bezel insert, the 5 Sports GMT SSK005K1 uses a 24-hour insert topped with a transparent ring of Hardlex mineral glass crystal. Similar to the Suits Style, the fashion aspect of this sports collection is also reflected in the SKX Street Style. Yet, watch collectors are a nitpicky bunch so, when I had a chance to sit down with both of these watches in front of me, I took the liberty of doing an in-depth comparison between them.

The 90s collection offered improved practicality enhanced water resistance, strengthened crystals along with luminous hands and hour markers. The design of the case and dial draws inspiration from one of Seiko’s best-loved sports watches, known to enthusiasts as the Seiko SKX series. And since summer is the perfect time for travelling (and yes, we can do it again now that the pandemic seems to be almost under control), I’m very much interested in a watch that can indicate a second time zone, so I can keep track of the time at home. Layered with Seiko's proprietary technology, these watches even push the limits of precision and performance as we know it.