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Frogman · 7 November 2019, 09:58 AM

Long live TRF Seiko sub forum!

jim251 · 7 November 2019, 11:05 PM

My first post here in years...

At its peak my little watch collection was 2x PP and 7x Rolex. As I entered retirement and contemplated the fact I had no son to leave them to I sold most of them off, leaving only an Aquanaut and a Hulk behind. All was well and I was happy living without the constant pursuit of my next watch.

Then my AD called in July with the BLRO I told him I wanted the day it was announced. Fab watch, love it, and it jumpstarted the whole watch-passion thing for me again. Then, out of the blue, I was offered what I considered "crazy money" for my Aquanaut, even though it was 8 YO, well worn and in need of a servicing. So I let it go, with no regrets, and bought a ND Sub, a watch I've loved forever, so much so that the Hulk is going to move on in life, as soon as I get around to it...

Now, as to Seiko...

My wife and I travel to Europe a lot and it has always been a struggle, at least for me, as to which watch(es) to take. A few years ago I even went with NO watch just because of where I knew I'd be (stupidest thing I ever did.) This year I took all that I have learned and made what has turned out to be an incredibly great decision... I bought an SKX007!

Now, after those 3 weeks of running around Paris with the SKX as my only timekeeper, my entire perception of what is great about this hobby has changed, and all for the better. The SKX is just a great watch and if I'm the last one to know this then I'm just glad I finally do. I will never sell this watch.

Definitely no more PP for me and am likely (wink, wink) finished buying Rolex. But I do have 2 more Seiko purchases planned and am looking forward to them as much as any watch I've ever purchased. Well, mostly. ;)

Anyway, here's my SKX007, my "Paris Watch" on an UncleSeiko Z199...

Best to all,
Jim

Old Expat Beast · 7 November 2019, 11:08 PM

Awesome post Jim. And welcome back!

Txkill · 8 November 2019, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim251

My first post here in years...

At its peak my little watch collection was 2x PP and 7x Rolex. As I entered retirement and contemplated the fact I had no son to leave them to I sold most of them off, leaving only an Aquanaut and a Hulk behind. All was well and I was happy living without the constant pursuit of my next watch.

Then my AD called in July with the BLRO I told him I wanted the day it was announced. Fab watch, love it, and it jumpstarted the whole watch-passion thing for me again. Then, out of the blue, I was offered what I considered "crazy money" for my Aquanaut, even though it was 8 YO, well worn and in need of a servicing. So I let it go, with no regrets, and bought a ND Sub, a watch I've loved forever, so much so that the Hulk is going to move on in life, as soon as I get around to it...

Now, as to Seiko...

My wife and I travel to Europe a lot and it has always been a struggle, at least for me, as to which watch(es) to take. A few years ago I even went with NO watch just because of where I knew I'd be (stupidest thing I ever did.) This year I took all that I have learned and made what has turned out to be an incredibly great decision... I bought an SKX007!

Now, after those 3 weeks of running around Paris with the SKX as my only timekeeper, my entire perception of what is great about this hobby has changed, and all for the better. The SKX is just a great watch and if I'm the last one to know this then I'm just glad I finally do. I will never sell this watch.

Definitely no more PP for me and am likely (wink, wink) finished buying Rolex. But I do have 2 more Seiko purchases planned and am looking forward to them as much as any watch I've ever purchased. Well, mostly. ;)

Anyway, here's my SKX007, my "Paris Watch" on an UncleSeiko Z199...

Best to all,
Jim

I love your post Jim. It’s great to read about all the great watch lovers being Seiko Pilled! Anyways. The skx is a great watch for sure. I’m excited to learn what your next two Seiko’s will be!

Locust · 8 November 2019, 01:22 PM

Love the post Jim. Excited to see what you have in store. Also don’t let the hulk go. Think it’s worth keeping.

Dan Pierce · 8 November 2019, 02:12 PM

Jim,

Thanks for your post.

An inexpensive, value packed automatic Seiko diver will certainly make one question their watch collection decisions. I own a handful of skx divers and love to mod the snot out of them. May I suggest a Turtle or two? They offer hand winding, hacking, and are just as fun.
dP

Arcticangus · 8 November 2019, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcarm981

“I went into my local dealer and they told me 5 years for the snowflake” should I wait it out or go grey threads coming.

There are three at my local AD

jim251 · 8 November 2019, 08:12 PM

Thanks, guys... Don't know why but the pic has gone missing from my post above. Anyone know why this would happen? Let me try again from the host I used to use. I guess some things have changed around here...

Frogman · 8 November 2019, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim251

My first post here in years...

At its peak my little watch collection was 2x PP and 7x Rolex. As I entered retirement and contemplated the fact I had no son to leave them to I sold most of them off, leaving only an Aquanaut and a Hulk behind. All was well and I was happy living without the constant pursuit of my next watch.

Then my AD called in July with the BLRO I told him I wanted the day it was announced. Fab watch, love it, and it jumpstarted the whole watch-passion thing for me again. Then, out of the blue, I was offered what I considered "crazy money" for my Aquanaut, even though it was 8 YO, well worn and in need of a servicing. So I let it go, with no regrets, and bought a ND Sub, a watch I've loved forever, so much so that the Hulk is going to move on in life, as soon as I get around to it...

Now, as to Seiko...

My wife and I travel to Europe a lot and it has always been a struggle, at least for me, as to which watch(es) to take. A few years ago I even went with NO watch just because of where I knew I'd be (stupidest thing I ever did.) This year I took all that I have learned and made what has turned out to be an incredibly great decision... I bought an SKX007!

Now, after those 3 weeks of running around Paris with the SKX as my only timekeeper, my entire perception of what is great about this hobby has changed, and all for the better. The SKX is just a great watch and if I'm the last one to know this then I'm just glad I finally do. I will never sell this watch.

Definitely no more PP for me and am likely (wink, wink) finished buying Rolex. But I do have 2 more Seiko purchases planned and am looking forward to them as much as any watch I've ever purchased. Well, mostly. ;)

Anyway, here's my SKX007, my "Paris Watch" on an UncleSeiko Z199...

Best to all,
Jim

Great post Jim, we need a like button here.

JTL31 · 9 November 2019, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman

Great post Jim, we need a like button here.

Words well spoken Jim.
To paraphrase Chewy from another thread, “we’ll never look at a $10,000 diver the same once we have a Seiko”.

JTL31 · 18 December 2019, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locust

Just wanted to say thank you to the active peeps in here.....

Thank you as well. I have yet to encounter a thread title or response that is gender biased or has sexual innuendos involved. Much appreciated gentlemen!!!!!

DVR · 18 December 2019, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Awesome post Jim. And welcome back!

And now he is banned.

Looked up his recent posts and last post was him showing he paid for membership.
There are so many banned members all over. When you look them up and look at the posts they made, nothing seems wrong.
Are the offensive posts deleted once that person gets banned Adam?

bondtoys · 18 December 2019, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVR

And now he is banned.

Looked up his recent posts and last post was him showing he paid for membership.

Somebody who posted in such a way has just been banned shortly after.
Sad.

Noonan · 18 December 2019, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVR

And now he is banned.

Looked up his recent posts and last post was him showing he paid for membership.
There are so many banned members all over. When you look them up and look at the posts they made, nothing seems wrong.
Are the offensive posts deleted once that person gets banned Adam?

More than likely the account was compromised by scammers and had to be banned. At least, that's what has been happening a lot lately.

Old Expat Beast · 18 December 2019, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVR

And now he is banned.

Looked up his recent posts and last post was him showing he paid for membership.
There are so many banned members all over. When you look them up and look at the posts they made, nothing seems wrong.
Are the offensive posts deleted once that person gets banned Adam?

Usually, yes they are removed. I don't know why Jim251 was banned, though there's always a good reason.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noonan

More than likely the account was compromised by scammers and had to be banned. At least, that's what has been happening a lot lately.

Yes, most likely. A surprising amount of members give up their login details to phishing scammers, so we have to temporarily ban the account to prevent others from getting ripped off for thousands of $$$.

Locust · 18 December 2019, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Usually, yes they are removed. I don't know why Jim251 was banned, though there's always a good reason.

Yes, most likely. A surprising amount of members give up their login details to phishing scammers, so we have to temporarily ban the account to prevent others from getting ripped off for thousands of $$$.

What happens is someone sends you a private message telling you they want to trade a watch and click this link to see pics. You click the link and the phishing page looks like TRF login. So people enter their stuff. I’ve gotten I think 3 messages like that from listings I’ve had.

Old Expat Beast · 18 December 2019, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locust

What happens is someone sends you a private message telling you they want to trade a watch and click this link to see pics. You click the link and the phishing page looks like TRF login. So people enter their stuff. I’ve gotten I think 3 messages like that from listings I’ve had.

Yep, and people need to click the red triangle report button in the message window so we can act asap. We're getting a lot of these lately, but some don't bother or just leave a post about it which might not get seen by a mod in time.

arguscanis · 18 December 2019, 10:34 AM

I have to admit, this little group is a far cry from the ones who have to wonder if they can take their 10,000$ watch into the shower.
Thank you for your sanity!
incoming https://

pandrew6l · 18 December 2019, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Nice going guys!!

Friendly discussion is encouraged!!

Hello Steve, is it possible to do an " After the Dark " style Giveaway of Seiko GS, to get people more interested in this Sub Forum ?

mgsooner · 24 January 2020, 08:29 AM

Humorous post from the Rolex General Discussion forum today, I won't out the poster:

Quote:

The SKX is the only Seiko family member to own. And it's discontinued, so it will go up in value by at least 30% over the next few years.

timlaw · 24 January 2020, 10:11 AM

I dunno I miss the "what are you wearing/eating/driving/smoking whist looking at your college degree and wearing your Rolex?" threads in this section

only 2 Seiko's so far but there will be more

a save the ocean turtle on a strapcode jubilee bracelet and yesterdays arrival a new alpinist

mgsooner · 19 March 2020, 07:15 AM

Bumping this thread. Given what is going on in the world, it strikes me as a good time to explore Seiko. You can get your horological fix at a fraction of the cost. I hope everyone is hanging in there.

037 · 19 March 2020, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgsooner

Bumping this thread. Given what is going on in the world, it strikes me as a good time to explore Seiko. You can get your horological fix at a fraction of the cost. I hope everyone is hanging in there.

Hear, hear.

Locust · 19 March 2020, 10:02 AM

Hope everyone is safe as well. Lots of amazing seikos coming down the pipe! I’m excited to see the green Williard. Life is definitely surreal. Wish everyone the best in this nuts time.

jatco · 27 March 2020, 09:30 AM

Thought I'd join in on this Seiko Section since recently acquiring this Presmatic 5106-9000.
Caught my eye and liking it. Looks in good shape in and out..
Getting caught up on its history and its relationship to it being the predecessor to future Hi Beat movements.
More questions/info in progress. Looking for a 'period' bracelet and wondering if a 17.6mm bracelet at the lugs would be
too loose (a 1.2 mm difference) or would a 17.9 mm bracelet be a better fit...

7 November 2019, 11:08 PM	#63
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	Awesome post Jim. And welcome back! __________________ _______________________

8 November 2019, 02:12 PM	#66
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,724	Jim, Thanks for your post. An inexpensive, value packed automatic Seiko diver will certainly make one question their watch collection decisions. I own a handful of skx divers and love to mod the snot out of them. May I suggest a Turtle or two? They offer hand winding, hacking, and are just as fun. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

24 January 2020, 10:11 AM	#81
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	I dunno I miss the "what are you wearing/eating/driving/smoking whist looking at your college degree and wearing your Rolex?" threads in this section only 2 Seiko's so far but there will be more a save the ocean turtle on a strapcode jubilee bracelet and yesterdays arrival a new alpinist __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

19 March 2020, 07:15 AM	#82
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,906	Bumping this thread. Given what is going on in the world, it strikes me as a good time to explore Seiko. You can get your horological fix at a fraction of the cost. I hope everyone is hanging in there. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver dial\| \|Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

7 November 2019, 09:58 AM	#61
Frogman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	Long live TRF Seiko sub forum!

7 November 2019, 11:05 PM	#62
jim251 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 591	My first post here in years... At its peak my little watch collection was 2x PP and 7x Rolex. As I entered retirement and contemplated the fact I had no son to leave them to I sold most of them off, leaving only an Aquanaut and a Hulk behind. All was well and I was happy living without the constant pursuit of my next watch. Then my AD called in July with the BLRO I told him I wanted the day it was announced. Fab watch, love it, and it jumpstarted the whole watch-passion thing for me again. Then, out of the blue, I was offered what I considered "crazy money" for my Aquanaut, even though it was 8 YO, well worn and in need of a servicing. So I let it go, with no regrets, and bought a ND Sub, a watch I've loved forever, so much so that the Hulk is going to move on in life, as soon as I get around to it... Now, as to Seiko... My wife and I travel to Europe a lot and it has always been a struggle, at least for me, as to which watch(es) to take. A few years ago I even went with NO watch just because of where I knew I'd be (stupidest thing I ever did.) This year I took all that I have learned and made what has turned out to be an incredibly great decision... I bought an SKX007! Now, after those 3 weeks of running around Paris with the SKX as my only timekeeper, my entire perception of what is great about this hobby has changed, and all for the better. The SKX is just a great watch and if I'm the last one to know this then I'm just glad I finally do. I will never sell this watch. Definitely no more PP for me and am likely (wink, wink) finished buying Rolex. But I do have 2 more Seiko purchases planned and am looking forward to them as much as any watch I've ever purchased. Well, mostly. ;) Anyway, here's my SKX007, my "Paris Watch" on an UncleSeiko Z199... Best to all, Jim

8 November 2019, 01:22 PM	#65
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	Love the post Jim. Excited to see what you have in store. Also don’t let the hulk go. Think it’s worth keeping.

8 November 2019, 08:12 PM	#68
jim251 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 591	Thanks, guys... Don't know why but the pic has gone missing from my post above. Anyone know why this would happen? Let me try again from the host I used to use. I guess some things have changed around here...

18 December 2019, 10:34 AM	#78
arguscanis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: cape cod Watch: my subs Posts: 171	I have to admit, this little group is a far cry from the ones who have to wonder if they can take their 10,000$ watch into the shower. Thank you for your sanity! incoming https://

19 March 2020, 10:02 AM	#84
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	Hope everyone is safe as well. Lots of amazing seikos coming down the pipe! I’m excited to see the green Williard. Life is definitely surreal. Wish everyone the best in this nuts time.

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