Seiko SQ Men's Sports 150 Watch
This is a Seiko Sports 150 "Ana-Digi" Alarm Chronograph, featuring the reliable H601 movement. These watches were popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s and are often referred to as "Baby Arnies" because they share a similar dual-display aesthetic with the famous "Arnie" watch H558 worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Brushed Stainless Steel with Base Metal Bezel Gold-tone, Case size 41m, thickness 12m, Scratch-resistant Hardlex Mineral, crown guard, Uni-directional rotating diver-style bezel with black insert and gold accents, Champagne Gold sunburst with applied luminous indices and a digital LCD window at 6 o’clock, Three-hand Hour, Minute, Seconds with hacking seconds stop when crown is pulled, 12/24-hour formats; Auto-calendar adjusts for odd even months.
Alarm: Daily alarm and hourly time signal chime. Chronograph: 60-minute stopwatch with 1/100th second precision. Water Resistance 150 Meters 15 BAR. The watch features its original two-tone Seiko Jubilee-style bracelet with a signed fold-over clasp. Unlike modern watches, the analog and digital times are set independently, allowing for a Dual Time function ideal for travel.
Mode Switching: Use the bottom-left pusher to cycle through Time → Calendar → Alarm → Chronograph.
Analog Setting: Pull the crown out to the second click and rotate.
Digital Setting: In Time or Calendar mode, hold the top-left pusher until digits flash, then use the right buttons to adjust.
All-Clear AC: If a battery change is performed, a reset is required by touching the "AC" contact and the battery + simultaneously.
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Having owned and used the Seiko SQ Sports 150 "Ana-Digi" Alarm Chronograph for some time, I can share that this watch offers a wonderful blend of vintage style and practical functionality. One aspect that stood out immediately is the dual-time feature made possible by its analog and digital displays being set independently. This proves incredibly convenient when traveling across time zones, allowing you to keep track of home and local times simultaneously without confusion. The rotating diver-style bezel with black insert and gold accents not only contributes to the watch's distinctive look but also adds usability for timing activities underwater, supporting its 150 meters water resistance. The Hardlex mineral crystal is quite scratch-resistant, protecting the champagne gold sunburst dial which shines beautifully under different lighting conditions. I liked how the alarm and chronograph functions are intuitively controlled via the side pushers. The stopwatch's 1/100th second precision is surprisingly accurate for a vintage timepiece, while the daily alarm and hourly signals proved ideal for keeping me on schedule throughout the day. Setting the watch is straightforward once you get accustomed to the mode switching through the bottom-left pusher. Pulling the crown out for analog adjustment and using button holds for digital settings initially seemed complex, but became second nature after a few uses. One caution I'd share is when changing the battery; it's crucial to perform the "All-Clear (AC)" reset by touching the AC contact and battery positive simultaneously to ensure the watch functions correctly afterward. Overall, this Seiko Sports 150 model offers excellent value for vintage watch enthusiasts and travelers who appreciate a rugged, reliable, and stylish dual-display watch. Its unique blend of analog and digital, combined with features like the uni-directional bezel and luminous indices, make it a standout piece in any collection.
