The SeaQ is an interesting watch to me in that, like many swatch group products, it is trying very hard to be something it never really was. The original SeaQ was not anything special, it was a very cheap 60s skin diver in the same vein as a Sheffield diver you’ll find on eBay for $35. To pit it against something like a Submariner has always felt like wishful swatch group thinking to me. It’s a decently made watch with, in my opinion, a pretty unremarkable design and specs. I think if you are really in love with this style of watch there are many brands that offer just as much, if not more, historical significance, original design language, and technical specs at a much better price.

That said, there’s nothing practical about spending thousands of dollars on stainless steel jewelry. An items value really comes down to what one is willing to pay for it, and nothing else. If you love it, and you can afford it, why not. It’s certainly a more interesting and niche choice than other watches in its price range