One of the best things about doing product reviews on this ol’ blog is having the opportunity to share our finds with people we love – it is so fun to give gifts that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to give. We were excited when Seiko asked us to take part in a Father’s Day promotion by giving one of these to one of our favorite dads.
Isn’t it pretty?
I gave it (the Seiko Men’s Coutura watch, to be exact) to my dad on Father’s Day. It was the perfect gift for him – he’s a person who doesn’t like “stuff” to clutter up his home (he has a standing “no books, no clothes” rule) but he does happen to like watches. And this is a really nice watch.
Here’s the official spiel:
Seiko Coutura. This masculine Big Date Chronograph has a brushed and polished two-tone. stainless steel case and bracelet. The polished bezel is accented with diamond cuts that perfectly catch the light. The white dial has LumiBrite hands and markers can measure up to 60 minutes in 1/5th second increments as well as split time measurement. Sapphire crystal is virtually scratch resistant and the cabochon crown adds that finishing touch.
I asked my dad what he particularly liked about the watch, and here’s what he said:
It has a substantial weight. The date is easy to read and the clasp is secure. The gold-accented stainless steel finish has a nice appearance. It has a functional chronograph. It also comes with a strong warranty, and the battery life is predicted to be long.
I have to say, the weight is what struck me about it when I first opened the box. It just feels like a fancy watch! And it looks very sharp.
Thanks to Seiko for helping me out with a wonderful Father’s Day gift that I’m sure my dad will have around for years.
P.S. In case you were wondering (I had to google it) – it appears that “chronograph” means “a watch with a stopwatch.” There, you learned something today.
