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Old 23 September 2018, 10:49 PM   #61
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So, now having the SLA025 as well, I sure wish I hadn't skipped over the 6159-7001...





WOW! Breathtaking watches, absolutely stunning, you have fine taste sir, congrats
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Old 22 December 2018, 12:36 PM   #62
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WOW! Breathtaking watches, absolutely stunning, you have fine taste sir, congrats
A belated thank-you
I love both but the SLA017 is still the one to beat

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Old 22 December 2018, 12:58 PM   #63
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The wide flat silver coloured hour marker surrounds are incredible on this watch, I think they in combination with all the other aspects of the dial/hands etc. etc. just make the SLA017 a watch in a class of its own in terms of eye-candy.
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Old 28 December 2018, 10:49 AM   #64
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The wide flat silver coloured hour marker surrounds are incredible on this watch, I think they in combination with all the other aspects of the dial/hands etc. etc. just make the SLA017 a watch in a class of its own in terms of eye-candy.
Agree 100%

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Old 19 March 2019, 09:12 PM   #65
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Just picked up a few "Uncleseiko" straps for my Prospex trio.
The jury's still out in terms of quality, comfort & durability but here are some pics of US's Tropic & Waffle vs. OEM silicon (from the SLA017, SLA025 & very most likely, the upcoming SLA033):

SLA017 & Tropic




MM300 & Waffle




SLA025 & OEM (uncleaned to show the lint-magnet characteristics...)




All (incl. SBDX001 OEM strap)




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Old 16 April 2019, 11:02 AM   #66
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No Monday Blues here, just a touch of lumiBrite green

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1203 checking in , I really wanted one of these when they were first announced back in 17 & just couldn't justify buying one at the time of release . But times change & I found new one at a AD at a very good discount , So since Saturday I am now a very proud owner ,& can say this watch is even better in the flesh .
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Old 16 April 2019, 06:51 PM   #68
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No Monday Blues here, just a touch of lumiBrite green

That dial shot is sensational!!

The SLA017 is by far my favourite notwithstanding the subsequent SLA025 and SLA033.
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Old 17 April 2019, 10:18 AM   #69
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1203 checking in , I really wanted one of these when they were first announced back in 17 & just couldn't justify buying one at the time of release . But times change & I found new one at a AD at a very good discount , So since Saturday I am now a very proud owner ,& can say this watch is even better in the flesh .
Woohoo, congrats A new SLA017 at a discount, doesn't get better than that
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That dial shot is sensational!!

The SLA017 is by far my favourite notwithstanding the subsequent SLA025 and SLA033.
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1203 checking in , I really wanted one of these when they were first announced back in 17 & just couldn't justify buying one at the time of release . But times change & I found new one at a AD at a very good discount , So since Saturday I am now a very proud owner ,& can say this watch is even better in the flesh .
Congrats. It’s an amazing watch in person. That dial.
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I've had a varying watch collection over the last 35 years , but this one really ticks all the right boxes for me . The 017 is almost Chameleon in the way it transforms itself in certain lighting conditions & really hits my personal watch sweet spot for a Diver .
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I've had a varying watch collection over the last 35 years , but this one really ticks all the right boxes for me . The 017 is almost Chameleon in the way it transforms itself in certain lighting conditions & really hits my personal watch sweet spot for a Diver .
I guess its OK to jump on the bandwagon, its understandable for me as a true lover of this watch.

I wont ask about your "personal sweet spot" too much information there but this watch does rate off the charts on my personal satisfaction scale in any lighting conditions.
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Old 10 June 2019, 10:33 PM   #74
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Kicking off the week with this beauty...

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These are so good. Makes you wish certain other watch brands would reissue completely faithful reissues of iconic models...


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These are so good. Makes you wish certain other watch brands would reissue completely faithful reissues of iconic models...
Agreed! There's only very few "tributes" that come as close to these Seikos

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For your reading and/or viewing pleasure, fresh off the press

Seiko's SLA033 (SBDX031): And then there were three...



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The 8L35 has a PR of 50hrs and suggested accuracy of 10-/15+ (vs. the 6R15 rated at 10-/25+). Mine seems to be currently around +10s
I get it. Its a limited edition watch. A lot of hype. But at the end of the day, an automatic watch should tell time. And tell it well.

This watch is $4,000. And its +10 s/day out of the box. Seiko should be able to do better than that for $4,000. It should be COSC for that price. Just look at what Tudor does at that price point.
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...This watch is $4,000. And its +10 s/day out of the box. Seiko should be able to do better than that for $4,000. It should be COSC for that price. Just look at what Tudor does at that price point.
I agree! There's no doubt that the 8L35 is capable of that (my SBDX001 runs closer to +2~3s at half the price). Still, I wanted it for Seiko's excellent "re-creation" of the 62MAS first & foremost

My guess is that the movement, without manual adjustment for six positions, will deliver 10s or less in 3/5 units which Seiko accepts as within tolerances for this (and lesser) price points.

My two Tudors run closer to +2~3s but they are also not COSC certified iirc. Perhaps the movement is easier to set up? There is no 4K watch that is manually adjusted in six positions (COSC) now days - it's not cost-effective at this price-point.

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I get it. Its a limited edition watch.

This watch is $4,000. And its +10 s/day out of the box. Seiko should be able to do better than that for $4,000. It should be COSC for that price. Just look at what Tudor does at that price point.
you cant find a zero one seven for $4000...

probably a simple regulation issue. get it regulated.
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There is no 4K watch that is manually adjusted in six positions (COSC) now days - it's not cost-effective at this price-point.
COSC under $4,000:
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you cant find a zero one seven for $4000...

probably a simple regulation issue. get it regulated.
I get it. I can regulate it. However, Tudors come out of the box running almost +/- zero for less than $4,000. Seiko should be able to do better than +10 s/day. Its embarrassing.
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I get it. I can regulate it. However, Tudors come out of the box running almost +/- zero for less than $4,000. Seiko should be able to do better than +10 s/day. Its embarrassing.
I'm not embarresed... neither is Seiko. If price is your qualifier, get a 9f movement and be happy with 1 second a month for LESS THAN any cookie cutter tudor.
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