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Dlanz · 15 February 2017, 05:22 AM

Just picked this one up today. It's the new LE Seiko Samurai Blue Lagoon SRPB09.

Totally blown away by its good looks and quality.

Psmith · 15 February 2017, 06:45 AM

Very nice, congrats

scarlet knight · 15 February 2017, 12:23 PM

Mine is on order!

Hairdude1 · 15 February 2017, 03:26 PM

Nice

SLRdude · 15 February 2017, 03:36 PM

Waiting on mine as well.

Congrats!

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1William · 15 February 2017, 10:16 PM

Congratulations.

mps354 · 16 February 2017, 12:03 AM

Love the color, congrats!

ddaly12 · 16 February 2017, 01:32 PM

Nice!

How do you like the size?

-dd

Dlanz · 16 February 2017, 04:27 PM

Hi, it's quite large, but think it's perfectly proportioned.

themast · 16 February 2017, 06:48 PM

Congratulations!

cruise_bone · 17 February 2017, 01:46 AM

Ooooh. I like that!
Congrats!

Dlanz · 17 February 2017, 02:59 AM

On a grey nato

Gharddog03 · 17 February 2017, 05:16 AM

Congrats.

vukotab · 17 February 2017, 11:34 AM

Really wonderful watch, awesome value for money!
4R35 movement is a big improvement compared with previous generation and its non-handwinding and non-hacking 7S26, and that blue color is pretty awesome!
Big congrats!

bdex75 · 17 February 2017, 11:46 AM

Oh yeah!!! Congrats. Have to track one of these down.

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SemperFi · 18 February 2017, 04:10 AM

That's a nice looking watch. Congratulations!

snyde · 18 February 2017, 04:22 AM

Looks good. Is the bezel action the same, or different than the SKX?

ralpie · 18 February 2017, 04:37 AM

LOVE IT! Wish it was slightly smaller for my tiny wrist.

Dlanz · 18 February 2017, 04:46 AM

It's the same uni directional bezel as the SKX line.

Thanks for all the feedback! Whilst I have a number of high end and vintage watches, you can't deny the amazing quality, design and value of Seiko.

RolexAviator · 18 February 2017, 06:19 AM

Looks great, congrats!

dchang81 · 18 February 2017, 01:41 PM

how easy/cheap is it to get these watches serviced? tempted to pick one of these or a turtle and or a presage enamel

T. Ferguson · 18 February 2017, 01:54 PM

Interesting case design with the lugs turning down to follow the lines of the bracelet. Don't know that I'd care for it on a strap though for that same reason.

Very nice watch.

taxidriver · 18 February 2017, 07:30 PM

Congrats very nice

i still kept my sammy

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scarlet knight · 18 February 2017, 09:36 PM

I gave my old Sammy to my teenage nephew and he can't find it! Grrr!

PJ S · 19 February 2017, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dchang81

how easy/cheap is it to get these watches serviced? tempted to pick one of these or a turtle and or a presage enamel

Very – a good independent should be able to obtain the parts (if necessary) or you can stick with Seiko US in NJ.

yannis · 19 February 2017, 02:02 AM

Congrats man! That is one special SEIKO you have got there!

Gogetter · 21 February 2017, 11:05 AM

Here is another blue Seiko, my first solar watch.

So far, so good.

Wcdhtwn · 21 February 2017, 09:38 PM

Interested in one of these too. If you have experience with the Tudor Pelagos how would you say the two stack up against each other? I realize the Tudor is 8x the cost but from all the compliments I'm guessing it's close in quality. Even if it's half as good as the Pelagos it's still a bargain.

I'm looking for a low key watch to take on vacation to Mexico. I have an AD down 15% off retail, still have to pay tax, on a Pelagos LHD. I'd rather spend $500 than $4K but not sure how much the seiko would be worn after the vacation. No place around me sells the seiko so I can't try it on first, breaking a rule of watch buying for me.

Thanks for any info you can share.

Dlanz · 22 February 2017, 04:25 AM

Hi WCdhtwn,

I don't own the Pelagos, but know the watch very well. In fact I was temped to buy it too, but I managed to bag the new Speedy Tuesday, so didn't feel like I needed both.

By way of comparison, I agree some comparisons can be made in terms of their dial colour, robustness and their relative uniqueness versus so many other watches. I think the Pelagos would get a lot more wrist time as I think it can work well dressed up or down. The Samurai will get more wrist time as a casual watch, for swimming, working out, etc. So if you're looking for a daily watch, I'd say go for the Pelagos. But if you already have a collection and looking for something fun, robust and totally unique to add to the collection, I'd go for the Seiko!

Wcdhtwn · 22 February 2017, 06:29 AM

Thanks for the info. I think the Seiko is still my first choice given my reason for purchasing, a vacation to Mexico. Did you get yours in London? I'm not finding anywhere in the US that has them, though I've just been doing google searches, not calling any Seiko boutiques yet.

15 February 2017, 06:45 AM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice, congrats __________________

15 February 2017, 03:26 PM	#4
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17 February 2017, 11:34 AM	#14
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Really wonderful watch, awesome value for money! 4R35 movement is a big improvement compared with previous generation and its non-handwinding and non-hacking 7S26, and that blue color is pretty awesome! Big congrats! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

18 February 2017, 04:10 AM	#16
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	That's a nice looking watch. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

15 February 2017, 12:23 PM	#3
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,133	Mine is on order!

15 February 2017, 10:16 PM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Congratulations.

16 February 2017, 12:03 AM	#7
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Love the color, congrats!

16 February 2017, 01:32 PM	#8
ddaly12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cranford Posts: 704	Nice! How do you like the size? -dd

16 February 2017, 04:27 PM	#9
Dlanz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 135	Hi, it's quite large, but think it's perfectly proportioned.

16 February 2017, 06:48 PM	#10
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,704	Congratulations!

17 February 2017, 01:46 AM	#11
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	Ooooh. I like that! Congrats!

17 February 2017, 05:16 AM	#13
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Congrats.

17 February 2017, 11:46 AM	#15
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Oh yeah!!! Congrats. Have to track one of these down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 February 2017, 04:22 AM	#17
snyde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 563	Looks good. Is the bezel action the same, or different than the SKX?

18 February 2017, 04:37 AM	#18
ralpie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,384	LOVE IT! Wish it was slightly smaller for my tiny wrist.

18 February 2017, 04:46 AM	#19
Dlanz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 135	It's the same uni directional bezel as the SKX line. Thanks for all the feedback! Whilst I have a number of high end and vintage watches, you can't deny the amazing quality, design and value of Seiko.

18 February 2017, 06:19 AM	#20
RolexAviator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV Posts: 324	Looks great, congrats!

18 February 2017, 01:41 PM	#21
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,041	how easy/cheap is it to get these watches serviced? tempted to pick one of these or a turtle and or a presage enamel

18 February 2017, 01:54 PM	#22
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Interesting case design with the lugs turning down to follow the lines of the bracelet. Don't know that I'd care for it on a strap though for that same reason. Very nice watch. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

18 February 2017, 07:30 PM	#23
taxidriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: philippines Posts: 290	Congrats very nice i still kept my sammy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 February 2017, 09:36 PM	#24
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,133	I gave my old Sammy to my teenage nephew and he can't find it! Grrr!

19 February 2017, 02:02 AM	#26
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats man! That is one special SEIKO you have got there! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

21 February 2017, 09:38 PM	#28
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	Interested in one of these too. If you have experience with the Tudor Pelagos how would you say the two stack up against each other? I realize the Tudor is 8x the cost but from all the compliments I'm guessing it's close in quality. Even if it's half as good as the Pelagos it's still a bargain. I'm looking for a low key watch to take on vacation to Mexico. I have an AD down 15% off retail, still have to pay tax, on a Pelagos LHD. I'd rather spend $500 than $4K but not sure how much the seiko would be worn after the vacation. No place around me sells the seiko so I can't try it on first, breaking a rule of watch buying for me. Thanks for any info you can share.

22 February 2017, 04:25 AM	#29
Dlanz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 135	Hi WCdhtwn, I don't own the Pelagos, but know the watch very well. In fact I was temped to buy it too, but I managed to bag the new Speedy Tuesday, so didn't feel like I needed both. By way of comparison, I agree some comparisons can be made in terms of their dial colour, robustness and their relative uniqueness versus so many other watches. I think the Pelagos would get a lot more wrist time as I think it can work well dressed up or down. The Samurai will get more wrist time as a casual watch, for swimming, working out, etc. So if you're looking for a daily watch, I'd say go for the Pelagos. But if you already have a collection and looking for something fun, robust and totally unique to add to the collection, I'd go for the Seiko!

22 February 2017, 06:29 AM	#30
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	Thanks for the info. I think the Seiko is still my first choice given my reason for purchasing, a vacation to Mexico. Did you get yours in London? I'm not finding anywhere in the US that has them, though I've just been doing google searches, not calling any Seiko boutiques yet.

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