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Zakalwe · 15 May 2018, 11:17 PM

I don’t own a Seiko but have admired them from afar for a while. One of my problems was that I never had the opportunity to see one in person at home, other than the various and ubiquitous quartz pieces they churn out. I have managed to handle some GS pieces whilst out in Australia and Japan but have had no similar opportunity closer to home. Then, whilst looking at the Seiko website last week I find out that amazingly there is a Seiko boutique in London only miles from where I live. I can’t believe I missed it!

So I contacted them to check that they have the SPB047 in stock, which they do and I’m planning to check it out on Thursday. The photos I’ve seen online look great and I’m wondering if they don’t do the enamel dial justice - they tend to look best in person. I’m also slightly concerned about the 40.5mm diameter. Although that makes it slightly larger and slightly smaller than my two largest watches - a GMC Master II and a Speedmaster respectively - neither of those is a dress watch.

So although I’m going to see the watch and make up my mind soon enough (and probably buy it on impulse because I can’t help myself) I wonder if anybody here has handled one, or even better actually owns one. I’d love to know what you think.

Zakalwe · 15 May 2018, 11:19 PM

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benlee · 16 May 2018, 12:19 AM

Have you checked oht the blue enamel version?

Zakalwe · 16 May 2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Have you checked oht the blue enamel version?

Yes that looks beautiful too. But I really want a white-dialled, black strap dress watch as it fits a gap in my collection (I already have a blue dialled dress watch which I love). I can't really justify spending the amounts I spend on sports watches because I don't get dressed up very often. So this Seiko seems to fit the bill..

lucevan le stelle · 16 May 2018, 08:47 AM

The Presage line is very well-executed and competes well with Swiss offerings in the 1-3K range. While I have not experienced this model, my advice would always be to try on a Presage to ensure a good fit. I have three JDM Seikos at 40.5mm, but they don't all fit the same, but instead have variances based on factors like the lug-to-lug, curvature of the case, and my wrist itself. One model almost overlaps my wrist but it is 40.5mm like the others, which fit much better in terms of my wrist dimensions.

Txkill · 20 May 2018, 09:05 AM

Just picked up the blue enamel version and I think it looks awesome, I have a 7 in wrist and fits perfectly

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henrylee · 20 May 2018, 09:12 AM

Great looking watch, classic dress look.

15 May 2018, 11:17 PM	#1
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	OPINIONS WANTED: Seiko SPB047 I don’t own a Seiko but have admired them from afar for a while. One of my problems was that I never had the opportunity to see one in person at home, other than the various and ubiquitous quartz pieces they churn out. I have managed to handle some GS pieces whilst out in Australia and Japan but have had no similar opportunity closer to home. Then, whilst looking at the Seiko website last week I find out that amazingly there is a Seiko boutique in London only miles from where I live. I can’t believe I missed it! So I contacted them to check that they have the SPB047 in stock, which they do and I’m planning to check it out on Thursday. The photos I’ve seen online look great and I’m wondering if they don’t do the enamel dial justice - they tend to look best in person. I’m also slightly concerned about the 40.5mm diameter. Although that makes it slightly larger and slightly smaller than my two largest watches - a GMC Master II and a Speedmaster respectively - neither of those is a dress watch. So although I’m going to see the watch and make up my mind soon enough (and probably buy it on impulse because I can’t help myself) I wonder if anybody here has handled one, or even better actually owns one. I’d love to know what you think.

15 May 2018, 11:19 PM	#2
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16 May 2018, 12:19 AM	#3
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20 May 2018, 09:12 AM	#7
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Great looking watch, classic dress look. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

16 May 2018, 08:47 AM	#5
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	The Presage line is very well-executed and competes well with Swiss offerings in the 1-3K range. While I have not experienced this model, my advice would always be to try on a Presage to ensure a good fit. I have three JDM Seikos at 40.5mm, but they don't all fit the same, but instead have variances based on factors like the lug-to-lug, curvature of the case, and my wrist itself. One model almost overlaps my wrist but it is 40.5mm like the others, which fit much better in terms of my wrist dimensions.

20 May 2018, 09:05 AM	#6
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Just picked up the blue enamel version and I think it looks awesome, I have a 7 in wrist and fits perfectly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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