62MAS (SPB reissue) homages — the affordable Seiko 62MAS (SPB reissue) alternatives
2 spec-checked homages of the Seiko 62MAS (SPB reissue) (vintage diver, no crown guard, wide bezel, 62mas), ranked by how closely they follow the original by our published rubric — with prices, movements and honest notes so you can get the look without the $1,200 entry price.
The Seiko 62MAS (SPB reissue) (ref SPB143) is a 40mm dive watch, 200m water resistant, running a Automatic (Seiko 6R35). At about $1,200 it is one of the most homaged designs in the hobby — here is the honest field, closest first.
The 2 best 62MAS (SPB reissue) homages, ranked by fidelity
| Homage | Brand | Fidelity | Price | Movement | Size | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN007-G-V3 the go-to 62MAS homage — 40mm, sapphire with AR coating, 200m, and finishing that punches well above the price; the 37mm SN007-G-X1 is usually the one in stock · often cheaper direct | San Martin | 86 | $238 · sanmartinwatches.com 2026-08-13 / 200m | Automatic (Seiko NH35 / NH36) | 40mm | Shop › |
| WD1965 V2 the vintage-diver silhouette with a domed sapphire and a real 200m rating at the lowest price here; two honest caveats — it is a VH31 sweep-second quartz rather than an automatic, and the case is 37mm against the reissue's 40mm · often cheaper direct | Watchdives | 72 | $104 · watchdives.com 2026-08-18 / 200m | Quartz (Seiko VH31 sweep) | 37mm | Shop › |
Prices are approximate and drift — check the listing before you buy. Where a price shows a source and date it was read from that seller on that day; “from” means the seller quotes a range across configurations and this is the base one. Amazon pricing for these brands often differs from the brand’s own store, in both directions.
How we scored these
Fidelity is a design-closeness score, not a quality score — dial and handset, bezel, case shape and proportions, movement class, and spec parity, per the published rubric. Open the homage finder to filter every watch by budget, case size, movement and original side by side.
FAQ
What is the best 62MAS (SPB reissue) homage?
By our rubric the closest is the SN007-G-V3 from San Martin (fidelity 86). On a budget, the WD1965 V2 at about $104 gets you most of the look for the least money.
Are 62MAS (SPB reissue) homages legal?
Yes. An homage borrows design language — proportions, dial layout, bezel style — without carrying another brand's name or logo. That is legal and openly traded; Timex, Bulova and Steinhart all sell homages. We list only homages here, never counterfeits.
How much can you save versus a Seiko 62MAS (SPB reissue)?
The original is about $1,200. Homages here run from roughly $104 up, so you keep the design cues and lose most of the price.
Further reading: Are San Martin watches any good?