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Why do Seiko only put jubilee bracelets on Seiko 5 watches?

For some reason Seiko only put jubilee bracelets on their lower end ‘5’ models. Why is this? I’m bored of having oysters on every single watch.

Seiko mod bexels like the Tudor 7020 or Gallet Flight / Flying Officer?

Is there anyone who sells bezels that match these designs well? I’ve been looking fairly earnestly for a little while on the modding sites and haven’t seen any, and I really really like this style.

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Looking for Seiko Turtle Caseback – SRP777

Hey all –

I’m setting up a watch for my son’s college graduation present and just had the caseback engraved. Picked it up this week and they screwed up the engraving. So I’m franticly looking around to try to find a genuine replacement with this number on it – 4R3604Y0. Any thoughts on where to look for parts like this? I found on available in the UK but I’m in MA near Boston and hoping to find something a bit closer. Graduation day is coming up soon – thought someone here might have some…

Looking for Seiko Turtle Caseback – SRP777

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🐋Official Seiko SLA081 “Shinkai” Marinemaster Professsional Thread🐋

🐋Post your SLA081 Shinkai Marinemaster Professional photos here!🐋

Ready for 1 July when the 600 pre-orders are due to ship

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Credor “Daimaru” GCLL993

WUS search shows one 8 yr old, casual mention of this ref, but no images, no info.

So here we go

Credor “Daimaru” GCLL993 – Titanium Spring Drive (LE 125)

illustrated write-up here

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Quality oyster-style bracelet with solid, female endlinks for my SKX 013, possibly not from the US?

After several months with the OG Seiko jubilee bracelet, I switched back to my previous bracelet, a MiLTAT oyster-style bracelet.
The MiLTAT has solid endlinks and a not-so-bad fit and finish, but male endlinks. Not a big fan of them.

I am seeking al…

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Purchase advice on 70’s Seiko Grand Quartz Watch

I am in the UK and thinking of buying a 70s Seiko Grand Quartz.
Any advice most welcome ie
1. What models to look out for & avoid.
2.Pros & Cons of various models.
3. How serviceable are these watches.
Can they be repaired?
4. A link to a time …

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