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Old 29 December 2021, 06:09 AM   #1
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‘Seitona’ Temptations

I’m looking at purchasing these two but wanted to firstly get the opinions of this board. I would use them for everyday beaters and would scratch my Daytona itch for the time being until I can actually acquire one. Is it to much like buying a fake Rolex? Or is it a clever Seiko mod and worth buying for the short term?

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Old 29 December 2021, 01:28 PM   #2
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Looks to me like these are intended to be Daytona copies, so I recommend you pass. Seiko makes plenty of great watches that stand on their own. If you are "in line" for a Daytona and have to wait, consider other great brands that you can buy from the store now (e.g. JLC, Grand Seiko).
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Old 29 December 2021, 03:22 PM   #3
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Being mods, those aren't even real Seiko dials as far as I can tell. Just find yourself a nice Seiko chronograph, there are plenty of great ones out there.
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Old 29 December 2021, 10:27 PM   #4
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Hard pass. Not interested in watches that are created to look like other more popular and hard to get watches. Plenty of great watches out there that stand alone.
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Old 30 December 2021, 12:49 PM   #5
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I see no harm in acquiring them if that’s what you wish. I have a Root Beer homage that uses the NH35 Mvmt. There is no Seiko branding on it just an Independent’s logo.
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Old 2 January 2022, 04:47 AM   #6
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These wouldn’t be for me. Seiko has its own heritage and legacy and I think these cheapen the brand.
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Old 2 January 2022, 07:49 AM   #7
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I wouldn’t do it. Blatant rip off.
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Old 2 January 2022, 08:42 AM   #8
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Don't think they will scratch that Daytona itch for even a few seconds. Would be a pass
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Old 2 January 2022, 09:54 AM   #9
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These two I would proudly wear!!

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Old 3 January 2022, 05:59 PM   #10
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Not only are they not real Daytonas, they’re not even real Seikos.

Like others have said, just get a real Seiko chrono, they have some great ones.
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