There have been very few watches that I have come across which evoke emotion every time I gaze at it like the SLA039. This horological monobloc masterpiece is in my (subjective) opinion is up there with one of the best quintessential divers I have come…
Continue readingThoughts on spb143 and the 6r movement?
I’ve been looking at the spb143 with interest but have hesitations and questions. This is quite an expensive Seiko, although the design language speaks to me. What gives me pause is what I’ve been reading about the 6r movement. Is it really as bad a pe…
Continue readingHows this couple look..
I must be really bored lol
Continue readingSeiko Spirit SBTM217 (Solar, JDM) – excellent “Middle Class Man’s Grand Seiko”
I’ve now owned the Seiko SBTM217 for around thee months. I can’t really call it a “Poor Man’s Grand Seiko” because it cost around $400 (US). But that’s a lot less than the least expensive quartz Grand Seiko, and the SBTM217 even has some nice features the more expensive watch doesn’t have.
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This Solar watch is part of Seiko’s JDM Spirit line, with a list price of 58,000 yen. I bought it from japan-atmarket on eBay, and had no issues at all. Very easy…
Seiko Spirit SBTM217 (Solar, JDM) – excellent “Middle Class Man’s Grand Seiko”
Seiko Spirit SBTM217 (Solar, JDM) – excellent “Middle Class Man’s Grand Seiko”
I’ve now owned the Seiko SBTM217 for around thee months. I can’t really call it a “Poor Man’s Grand Seiko” because it cost around $400 (US). But that’s a lot less than the least expensive quartz Grand Seiko, and the SBTM217 even has some nice features the more expensive watch doesn’t have.
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This Solar watch is part of Seiko’s JDM Spirit line, with a list price of 58,000 yen. I bought it from japan-atmarket on eBay, and had no issues at all. Very easy…
Seiko Spirit SBTM217 (Solar, JDM) – excellent “Middle Class Man’s Grand Seiko”
The new Samurai thread
I think it's time to start a thread covering the latest reissue, Seiko Samurai. The black dial on bracelet is supposed to launch in June, the other 3 versions in August/September. I reckon it will become bigger than turtle reissue and the manlike …
Continue readingThe “Official” Tuna Thread
Ok…we have an "Official" Sumo thread so i think we need an "Official" Tuna thread. Let's get all of the Tunas (past and present) together in one thread for our viewing pleasure. Her is my quick and dirty pic taken a few min…
Continue readingLUME SHOTS…LUME SHOTS! Post Your Best & Brightest Lume Shots!
LUME SHOTS LUME SHOTS LUME SHOTS
CALLING ALL SEIKO, CITIZEN, & ORIENT OWNERS AND WATCH COLLECTORS!
Hello Everyone,
Do you have any nice close-up lume shots you want to post? Share your pics right here. Let's see the coolest, brightest…
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Continue reading## The Never Ending Presage Wristie Thread ##
I've seen threads for Seiko Divers.
Threads for Pogues.
Threads for SARBs and SARYs.
Vintage Seikos.
Grand Seikos.
But haven't come across a thread to display (show-off) some of the finest value-for-money Seikos on the planet.
So, witho…
Continue reading*** 6R35 Slim Diver Thread*** SPB313, SPB315, SPB317—JDM SBDC171, SBDC173, SBDC1xx
I have a feeling this will be extremely popular for the Seiko diver fans.
Based off Seiko’s iconic 6105-8000.
At 41mm x 47mm x 12.3mm this beauty will be a perfect fit for many Seiko dive watch enthusiast.
Finally released on June 8th 2022 [emoji30…
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