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UNBOXING “New/(Old) SEIKO” Watch Alert!

Picked up via FEDEX & Exquisite Timepieces in Naples, Florida, produced in May of 2015 and originally sold at retail by Yodobashi Camera in TOKYO.

First generation Seiko SBDC003 SUMO/BLUMO. Presented in a large lacquer like box with original hardl…

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Day wheels for Seiko — what languages are there?

There's English, of course, plus Spanish, Arabic, and kanji — what others?

I'd pay good money for a Korean day wheel, for one example …

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Might be time for service

I bought a new strap for my SDGM001 that I hadn't worn in a long time. Over the course of the last week, I noticed it was losing quite a bit of time. Putting it on my timegrapher this morning only confirmed my suspicion.

PositionRateAmplitudeBe…

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Seiko Solar Battery Longevity?

I know that Citizen solar watches have a good reputation for their battery lasting for a long time, but what about Seiko solar watches? Do their batteries last as long? The assumption being that watches from both manufacturers are charged regularly and…

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RESTORATION – SERVICES – REPAIRS

Thread dedicated to DIY Restoration, Service & Repair work (NOT mods) !

Show yours off!

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Ok I need to decide between these two

Here is where I am for my first Seiko after decades of high end and mid end Swiss.

Prospex PADI “Great Blue” King Turtle 200M Automatic Ref. SBDY125 on Bracelet which I heard in one review felt very cheap with stamped clasp. Not sure about the rest …

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Big tariff hit on $60 worth of parts.

I swear, if I hear someone say one more time that foreign countries are paying the tariffs, I will lose my mind.

I ordered 3 OEM Seiko hands from watch Plaza in the Netherlands. The total was $60. Unfortunately, since there is so much confusion after …

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Chronograph.com

Hi,

Has one bought any watches from chronograph.com before?

I sent them an email last week but didn't get a response from them at all. Are they reliable?

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

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Zimbe

Am addicted to the Seiko Zimbe series.

I have Zimbe 1 to 13 (all 14 of them as of now).

I even wrote a piece on it.

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Seiko 5 GMT Batman SSK003 or Samurai Padi blue srpj93k1?

In the battle of the everyday blue dial watch, would you rather pay more for the Samurai Padi or the Seiko 5 GMT blue even though cheaper (and ''lower tier'') but very pretty watch.
Personally I like both, but I don't know if I…

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