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31 December 2013, 06:00 AM | #31 | |
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Fluted Bezels -- dime a dozen -- go to ebay and type "Seiko fluted" ... Seiko has its own original designs but it has a rolex-like-segment in their company that is tasked to produce rolex-lookalikes ... We all know that ROLEX is the most copied watch brand in the world -- from counterfeiters to watch companies, they are all doing it ...some more subtly and others more blatantly ... Look at cars today --- very hard to tell them apart... they are like a hodge podge or a melting pot ... they all look the same ...same goes with watches...Rolex sets the standard and they all copy... |
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31 December 2013, 06:01 AM | #32 |
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I think that you are seeing things that aren't there, there seems to be no one that has answered this thread that agrees with your assessment.
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31 December 2013, 06:27 AM | #33 |
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I would equate Seiko with Citizen Eco Drive, never with an Invicta. jmho
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31 December 2013, 08:21 AM | #34 |
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I think the OP asked an interesting question as it relates to the uniqueness of Seiko's style. Now that I re-read his question, he's not criticizing the brand on their quality. He's suggesting that - on looks alone - they may not be blazing their own trail.
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31 December 2013, 08:47 AM | #35 |
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Seiko's inexpensive quartz watches everyone sees at the mall certainly have design cues that have features similar to Rolex. I see nothing in their better watches that even resembles slightly a Rolex. They are an amazing company that manufactures nearly every single part that makes up a watch, including the lubricant! They are not in the same world as Invicta.
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No comparison IMHO!! Love, love, love the Grand Seiko
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31 December 2013, 12:58 PM | #37 |
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Seiko has a rich tradition of innovation. I'd much rather have a GS or Spring Drive Seiko than any Hublot. Cannot believe this is even a serious question.
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31 December 2013, 02:09 PM | #38 |
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I think Seiko holds the record for the number of different models ever produced over the years.
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Perhaps someone has cataracts that need removing?!? The OP is convinced Seiko copies Rolex design. I don't agree with that claim, nor has anyone agreed. OP has provided zero proof whatsoever to back any claims he has proposed here. Zero. |
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31 December 2013, 02:13 PM | #40 |
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Seiko makes good stuff IMHO
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1 January 2014, 01:46 AM | #42 |
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Seikos have been and are still military issue watches for the US Navy. Started, if I am correct, during Vietnam. I've personally researched this fact and asked a few old Navy divers and they confirmed. In fact, the Seiko SKX 007, in some circles is "THE" watch to own if you're in the Navy. It was also my first automatic watch and I didn't think it looked anything like a Rolex. I've even gifted a SKX 009 to a friend who got hired at Pepsi Co.
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Seiko imho is the best watch the Japanese ever produced. They're best sellers and they've been in the business since 1881, but Invicta on the other hand
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This is going way too far... there are so many similarities between watches that it would be shallow to name them as Rolex copies.
Seiko has dive watches that have similarities with the Rolex submariner, they're definitely not copies. Perhaps Rolex is the one who copies here as Seiko is the older brand... Seriously stop the flame already. |
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Seiko was my first good & proper watch, served me well & earned my respect.
but, if its a beater your looking for, i nominate the rolex submariner, that was my beater for a very long time! Only exceptions perhaps being working with masonry....thats it... For that i would use my explorer II. Cheers |
1 January 2014, 02:14 AM | #46 |
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I think you really need to start reading about other watchbrands with history.
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Seiko does make a few watches that are similar to iconic Rolex designs. Not identical, but similar. The one that pops to mind first is their homage to the Datejust. I don't know the model number but I have one that belonged to my grandfather. The battery has long since died and he replaced the bracelet with one of those springy jobs, but I loved him and therefore it's one of the few that will be around until I kick the bucket. I think of it less as a ripoff and more of a watch for the man who likes the classic Datejust look but doesn't have the gelt or the desire to spring for a Rolex. No hate here. And when I did get my grandfather's treasure box, there was the Seiko, a gold Omega, a ring from the Shriners and his Navy ID from the War. No Invicta.
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Here. Enjoy a pic of my Seiko. Exact copy of a Rolex? No. Many similarities? Yes. I'm not saying Seiko doesn't have originality. But let's face it, these design cues are Rolex-inspired. I love both brands (see my earlier comment) yet manage not to get incensed over the OP's question. |
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Invicta is a fashion watch. Seiko is far more.
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I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46 |
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When and where I was a kid, Seiko was the watch to own if you had money or were successful on the level that I thought success was. People I knew didn't even dream of things like Rolex so it wasn't even a thought about who was copying and such. In fact my 16710 was the first Rolex I ever held in my hand and was bought from the only store I'd ever seen one live and in person.
The point is, due to my 'conditioning' I'm having a hard time recognizing the assumption (by some select few) of Seiko being anything but a fine watch. Seiko is a good watch and if they resemble a Rolex here and there that's ok with me as quite possibly the folks buying that model may not even know there's a Rolex model of a similar design.
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I have been enjoying the Debate and the conversation at least has been "Civil".....but it sure is not worth having a "Stroke" over. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and what they buy is based on personal choice. It's okay to disagree but I sure am not going to get my "Skivvies in a Bunch" or lose sleep over what others think. Life is too short to get all upset or to even defend others' statements.....
Happy New Years, enjoy your evening and keep it Safe and Sane!!! Take care.....Leo
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