I was hoping to talk to you friends about vintage LCD digital Seiko.
I’ve been buying Seiko’s for over a decade now, fairly obsessively.
They’ve all been automatic or manual wind.
That is, until I saw a sweet 1970s digital Seiko at a local shop.
It was the first-ever-digital model for the brand, and I loved the feel.
The looks are hit or miss, but all distinctly retro 70s/80s.
When I think of digital watches, Ive always thought plastic.
But not these original digi…
Seiko GMT Diver- SPB381 SPB383 SPB385
I posted this on "the watch site" but not much feedback on peoples opinion at the moment.
what do people here think about this upcoming watch ??
JDM Model #- SBEJ009 SBEJ011 SBEJ013
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Continue readingSJE093 tribulations and Seiko service
I bought my SJE093 in the heady days of summer 2023 when it was first released.
Loved the watch – size, case shap…
Continue readingAnyone know what brand this bracelet is?
Looks quite tasty on the sumo. Want to see if I can get a version to fit the SPB325.
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Continue readingHardlex vs Sapphire
One thing I can never really understand is the huge fuss sometimes made over Seiko using Hardlex instead of Sapphire in many of their models.
What is so great about Sapphire? What is so terrible about Hardlex? From reading various posts I believe Hard…
Continue readingSeiko Flightmaster
Seiko Flightmaster sna411 on alix rubber strap
Continue readingIs this Fake SSK021?
Seikos with (non-mod) skeleton hands
I don’t remember seeing too many other Seikos with non-mod skeleton hands – I only remember them being used for GMT hands on the Prospex Kinetic GMTs (SUN019/SUN021/SUN023 etc) and the Spacewalk (SPS005).
Does anyone have other Seikos that came with OEM skeleton hands?
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SBBN-015 Service Recommendation
Oofa! Not what I expected. Citizen keeps faithfully servicing my 25 year old Aqualand Duplex. I don’t use the watch for diving and could live with a simple battery change. Does anyone…
Seikomatic Weekdater 6206-8990
Recently picked up this 1965 Weekdater. I have no history on it. Appears to have original bracelet but not sure? The bracelet has a unique ratchet size adjustment, I’ve never seen before. Very cool and works well. The watch keeps great time and is very…
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