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Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2018, 04:20 PM

This forum needs a poll, so I'd like to ask which of these three Limited Edition 2018 Seiko divers you prefer. I've just given ref number and colours for easy identification, as well as production numbers.

Each also has its own web page, which are worth a look if you haven't seen them.

SLA019 Green (1,968 pieces)
https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...rativeedition/

SLA025 Black (1,500 pieces)
https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...968recreation/

S23626 Gold (1,978 pieces)
https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...978recreation/

Andad · 4 July 2018, 07:39 PM

SLA 025 was my choice Adam but I am not sure how it would be on my wrist?
It is one huge puppy.
I like the 10 beat movement.

Thickness: 15.65 ㎜
Diameter: 44.8 ㎜

Does Au$8800 sound about right?

fmc000 · 4 July 2018, 07:50 PM

I voted the Golden Tuna for obvious reasons :-)

Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2018, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

SLA 025 was my choice Adam but I am not sure how it would be on my wrist?
It is one huge puppy.
I like the 10 beat movement.

Thickness: 15.65 ㎜
Diameter: 44.8 ㎜

Does Au$8800 sound about right?

The green SLA019 is 15.5mm tall but sits pretty well on my wrist, as the lower half of the case angles inward at about 45 degrees making it look slimmer on the wrist. I imagine the 025 would be similar. AUS$8800 sounds high, I thought the US price is around 5.4k. I'm thinking if I should the 025 or the Tuna, having already bought (and voted for) the 019.

Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2018, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmc000

I voted the Golden Tuna for obvious reasons :-)

I'm definitely tempted, and they won't be on the market till September so I still have time to try on a Tuna and get an idea of how they feel. Reading across the forums, watch sites and some social media, it seems most of the excitement is for the 019, then the 025. I'm not sure that the Golden Tuna will be so popular.

1William · 4 July 2018, 09:00 PM

I voted for the all black as I own a Hulk and not an all black right now. All three are good looking watches.

SearChart · 4 July 2018, 09:18 PM

Green for sure!

Lol-x · 4 July 2018, 10:24 PM

The high beat movement of the 025 is excellent and my choice of the three. I nearly purchased the 025 the other day and if I didn't have the SLA017 I might have just gone for it. But I have no regrets with my SLA017 notwithstanding the high beat movement of the SLA025 which is magnificent.

However, I have the 017 and I prefer this to any of the three above due to its physical size and its dial/hands/bezel and crown with 'seiko' branding.

Just my personal choice.

Chute · 4 July 2018, 10:29 PM

I voted none because I am hoping for a new Shogun SBDC029 in another color than black.

Just_Watch · 4 July 2018, 10:42 PM

I definitely like the SLA025 the best.

I just had a new SBDC061 delivered, it's the "reinterpretation" of the SLA025, comes on a bracelet. It's a great size on my 7" wrist but the QC on the watch is total crap. The chapter ring is misaligned and the bezel action somehow goes from 120 click to 60 clicks as you rotate it around. Something is gumming up underneath when you get to about 4:00 or so.

Now I have to send it back to Japan. Not happy.

fmc000 · 5 July 2018, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I'm definitely tempted, and they won't be on the market till September so I still have time to try on a Tuna and get an idea of how they feel. Reading across the forums, watch sites and some social media, it seems most of the excitement is for the 019, then the 025. I'm not sure that the Golden Tuna will be so popular.

What's your wrist size?

Old Expat Beast · 5 July 2018, 08:31 AM

7.25

GB-man · 5 July 2018, 10:21 AM

Aesthetically the sl019 is most appealing to me.

denmanproject · 5 July 2018, 10:54 AM

Tough call between the 019 & 025 I have my name down at my AD for both (also the SJE073J1

)

Old Expat Beast · 5 July 2018, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmanproject

Tough call between the 019 & 025 I have my name down at my AD for both (also the SJE073J1

)

Will you buy the 19 and 25?

Rashid.bk · 5 July 2018, 06:51 PM

Don't know much about these but I'm learning. Based on appearance and reviews I chose the green one(not versed enough to call these out by there reference). :)

Old Expat Beast · 5 July 2018, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Don't know much about these but I'm learning. Based on appearance and reviews I chose the green one(not versed enough to call these out by there reference). :)

An excellent choice

denmanproject · 5 July 2018, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Will you buy the 19 and 25?

Not planning on it would just be nice to see them in person before deciding, currently leaning toward the 025

hitman23 · 6 July 2018, 02:02 AM

funny, I just came upon this video with these references

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ9OlSGBuxg

Old Expat Beast · 6 July 2018, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitman23

funny, I just came upon this video with these references

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ9OlSGBuxg

Thanks for the link. They all look good in that video...pity there are no subtitles, though.

jdmi32 · 6 July 2018, 12:54 PM

019 would be my choice.

HL65 · 6 July 2018, 06:21 PM

Green!

WatcherofTime · 9 July 2018, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

This forum needs a poll, so I'd like to ask which of these three Limited Edition 2018 Seiko divers you prefer. I've just given ref number and colours for easy identification, as well as production numbers.

Each also has its own web page, which are worth a look if you haven't seen them.

SLA019 Green (1,968 pieces)
https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...rativeedition/

SLA025 Black (1,500 pieces)
https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...968recreation/

S23626 Gold (1,978 pieces)
https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...978recreation/

SLA019....the green is very eye catching!

DCheeta · 9 July 2018, 03:20 PM

I vote SLA019!

Old Expat Beast · 9 July 2018, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I vote SLA019!

Is that yours Dave?

DCheeta · 9 July 2018, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Is that yours Dave?

Sure is, Adam. I just picked it up yesterday. I had always wanted a MM300 but never moved on it because I never thought it would be discontinued. Then when they inroduced the SLA019 I was smitten, the green looked great in the press photos from Basel. Then seeing your real-life photos sealed the deal, I had to have it.

So...thanks for making me spend money!

Old Expat Beast · 9 July 2018, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Sure is, Adam. I just picked it up yesterday. I had always wanted a MM300 but never moved on it because I never thought it would be discontinued. Then when they inroduced the SLA019 I was smitten, the green looked great in the press photos from Basel. Then seeing your real-life photos sealed the deal, I had to have it.

So...thanks for making me spend money!

Excellent

We have a few guys now in the TRF Brotherhood of the Deep Forest

View Poll Results: Which 2018 LE Seiko Diver?
SLA019 Green (1,968 pieces)	37	51.39%
SLA025 Black (1,500 pieces)	23	31.94%
S23626 Gold (1,978 pieces)	6	8.33%
None of the above	6	8.33%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

4 July 2018, 07:39 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,789	SLA 025 was my choice Adam but I am not sure how it would be on my wrist? It is one huge puppy. I like the 10 beat movement. Thickness: 15.65 ㎜ Diameter: 44.8 ㎜ Does Au$8800 sound about right? __________________ E

4 July 2018, 10:24 PM	#8
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,227	The high beat movement of the 025 is excellent and my choice of the three. I nearly purchased the 025 the other day and if I didn't have the SLA017 I might have just gone for it. But I have no regrets with my SLA017 notwithstanding the high beat movement of the SLA025 which is magnificent. However, I have the 017 and I prefer this to any of the three above due to its physical size and its dial/hands/bezel and crown with 'seiko' branding. Just my personal choice. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

5 July 2018, 08:31 AM	#12
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,347	7.25 __________________ _______________________

5 July 2018, 10:21 AM	#13
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Aesthetically the sl019 is most appealing to me. __________________

4 July 2018, 07:50 PM	#3
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I voted the Golden Tuna for obvious reasons :-)

4 July 2018, 09:00 PM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,641	I voted for the all black as I own a Hulk and not an all black right now. All three are good looking watches.

4 July 2018, 10:29 PM	#9
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,531	I voted none because I am hoping for a new Shogun SBDC029 in another color than black.

4 July 2018, 10:42 PM	#10
Just_Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: 114270 Posts: 120	I definitely like the SLA025 the best. I just had a new SBDC061 delivered, it's the "reinterpretation" of the SLA025, comes on a bracelet. It's a great size on my 7" wrist but the QC on the watch is total crap. The chapter ring is misaligned and the bezel action somehow goes from 120 click to 60 clicks as you rotate it around. Something is gumming up underneath when you get to about 4:00 or so. Now I have to send it back to Japan. Not happy.

5 July 2018, 10:54 AM	#14
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,355	Tough call between the 019 & 025 I have my name down at my AD for both (also the SJE073J1 )

5 July 2018, 06:51 PM	#16
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Don't know much about these but I'm learning. Based on appearance and reviews I chose the green one(not versed enough to call these out by there reference). :)

6 July 2018, 02:02 AM	#19
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	funny, I just came upon this video with these references https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ9OlSGBuxg

6 July 2018, 12:54 PM	#21
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	019 would be my choice.

6 July 2018, 06:21 PM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,384	Green! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 July 2018, 03:20 PM	#24
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Limited Divers 2018 I vote SLA019!

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