Incoming SLA037

[Lol-x]

Brilliant looking watch congrats.

If I didn't own the 017 I'd have this on my wrist right now.
That new style retro strap looks like a great match for the watch.

[037]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

That's interesting what were your reasons for selling the SLA017?

Mainly it was due to overlap since the two look and wear so similarly. After a month of owning both I found myself always gravitating towards the SLA037.

[037]

Originally Posted by swish77

Would be interesting to see them side by side to determine whether there's a noticeable difference in the luster of the steel.

The SLA017 is slightly darker but you probably wouldn’t notice unless they’re side-by-side. Even then it isn’t easy to spot. I suspect the Diashield coating on the 017 is what makes the difference. The SLA037 is the same color as a 904L Rolex, likely due to a higher nickel content.

[FireMonk3y]

Originally Posted by 037

The SLA017 is slightly darker but you probably wouldn’t notice unless they’re side-by-side. Even then it isn’t easy to spot. I suspect the Diashield coating on the 017 is what makes the difference. The SLA037 is the same color as a 904L Rolex, likely due to a higher nickel content.

Any idea if the bracelet from the 017 will fit on the 037? I’m a huge bracelet guy and it’s the only thing keeping me from buying the 037. Then there would be the difficult task of trying to talk a 017 owner into selling their bracelet....

[037]

Originally Posted by FireMonk3y

Any idea if the bracelet from the 017 will fit on the 037? I’m a huge bracelet guy and it’s the only thing keeping me from buying the 037. Then there would be the difficult task of trying to talk a 017 owner into selling their bracelet....

Yes, an 017 bracelet will fit the 037. Case and lug geometry are the same. The only difference I can find is the caseback thickness.

You might try calling Seiko service in NJ to ask if they’ll sell you a bracelet separately. Or, find an AD in NM and see if they can source one for you.

Good luck!

[FireMonk3y]

Originally Posted by 037

Yes, an 017 bracelet will fit the 037. Case and lug geometry are the same. The only difference I can find is the caseback thickness.

You might try calling Seiko service in NJ to ask if they’ll sell you a bracelet separately. Or, find an AD in NM and see if they can source one for you.

Good luck!

Thanks for the response. I’ll contact a few AD’s and see if any can source the bracelet for me.

[Mifune]

bracelet... you mean strap?

[Haris007]

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