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Old 22 January 2020, 01:36 PM   #1
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Incoming - My first Seiko!

Got this a couple weeks ago but slacked on an incoming post.

This is my first Seiko. I was originally hunting for a 6217-8001 big crown. I missed a few on eBay—most of which needed serviced and/or relumed—then decided to try the remake instead. No regrets.

I threw it on an Isofrane strap that I've had for 15+ years and love the combo. It wears much like a 16660/16600/116600 Sea-Dweller on a dive strap.


What I like:
- The anthracite dial, markers and hands are interesting. After 20+ years of Rolex divers, most of which being SDs with gloss black dials, this is a huge departure in the right direction.
- The boxed and domed crystal make it feel like vintage acrylic. The mirror polished chapter ring give it depth that wouldn't exist otherwise.
- The bezel insert has full gradations like a ceramic Sea-Dweller. I love that. I also like the illuminated dot at zero and no triangle.
- The case lacks crown guards. I enjoy the big crown floating by itself.
- Winding is smooth. I was surprised how light it feels when winding.
- Timekeeping is better than expected. Mine gains about 5 seconds daily but I can pull that back out just by leaving it crown-up overnight. If I pull too much out then I keep it face-up. As of right now it's +3 seconds fast of the atom clock and I haven't set it in 13 days. I've only manually wound it a few times to keep it in rotation.
- Bezel action is fun. It feels and sounds excellent. The coined edge looks great.
- Lug holes.

What I don't like:
- I wish the lugs were 20mm wide rather than 19mm. That's minor.
- The silicone strap and stainless bracelet aren't great. That's also minor.
- The 19mm lugs make for an odd springbar size and the original bars are 2.5mm in diameter. I'm on the hunt for a 19mm bar that's 2.0mm in diameter with proper 1.1~1.2mm pivots. Thankfully my strap fits over the OEM fat bars so this is also minor.

What I hate:
- That I didn't preorder one back in 2017 when originally announced. I thought the price was high given every other Seiko diver I was considering ranged from $250 to $750. But, that's 100% my fault. I know better now.


And, with that out of the way, here's an obligatory photo of my SLA017:

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Old 22 January 2020, 01:39 PM   #2
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It’s a beauty, congratulations

I recently discovered Seiko divers too, and for the money, they are hard to beat
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Old 22 January 2020, 01:42 PM   #3
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Thanks, Brian

It's a bargain compared to current dive watches, although I think I paid about the same for this as I did my first Rolex SD back in the day.
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Old 22 January 2020, 02:03 PM   #4
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The 017 is such a great watch...probably the best dive watch seiko has produced. Although the 025 definitely pulls at my heart more...no denying this a fantastic watch!
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Old 22 January 2020, 02:08 PM   #5
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Thanks, Joseph

I agree that this might be the best they've produced so far. The SBP071J1 with blue dial and bezel was also on my radar but I much prefer the 017 overall.
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Old 22 January 2020, 02:27 PM   #6
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Oooh. Nice!
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Old 22 January 2020, 03:09 PM   #7
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Very nice! Fits well within your collection. Enjoy!
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Old 22 January 2020, 03:20 PM   #8
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Old 22 January 2020, 07:19 PM   #9
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Congratulations

Great looking watch enjoy
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Old 22 January 2020, 09:26 PM   #10
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Old 22 January 2020, 10:41 PM   #11
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Also a congrats from me! Better late than never.
I hesitated too, back in '17, but glad I decided it was all worth it.
If you are not after a profit I guarantee you, you'll enjoy the watch for a very long time.
I like it more now than when I first got it.
I used to be big in Rolex divers but this watch is so exquisite it opened up a whole new world of S and GS.
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Old 23 January 2020, 12:07 AM   #12
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Congrats! Love the look on isofrane, one of my favorite chunky straps.


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Old 23 January 2020, 12:23 AM   #13
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Congrats brother Great picture, and really glad you're enjoying it so much.
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Old 23 January 2020, 01:34 AM   #14
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Going the massive multi-quote route here...

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Oooh. Nice!
Thanks!

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Very nice! Fits well within your collection. Enjoy!
Absolutely. Thanks! It fits perfectly and holds its own against the rest.

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Congrats
Thank you!

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Congratulations

Great looking watch enjoy
Indeed it is. Thanks!

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Congratulations.
Thank you!

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Also a congrats from me! Better late than never.
I hesitated too, back in '17, but glad I decided it was all worth it.
If you are not after a profit I guarantee you, you'll enjoy the watch for a very long time.
I like it more now than when I first got it.
I used to be big in Rolex divers but this watch is so exquisite it opened up a whole new world of S and GS.
Thanks! It's been great so far. I've been looking more closely at GS and could see adding more Seiko in the future. Slippery slope engaged!

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Congrats! Love the look on isofrane, one of my favorite chunky straps.
Thanks! I've used it as a dive strap for years and it's still just as flexible. I might grab a Tropic from the same manufacturer at some point.

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Congrats brother Great picture, and really glad you're enjoying it so much.
Thanks! It's been a refreshing surprise. Definitely glad I found one.
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Old 23 January 2020, 01:50 AM   #15
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Very nice! Enjoy it!
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Old 23 January 2020, 01:51 AM   #16
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Very nice! Enjoy it!
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Old 23 January 2020, 06:12 AM   #17
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Old 23 January 2020, 06:23 AM   #18
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That dial! Beautiful! Nice pickup!
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Old 23 January 2020, 07:06 AM   #19
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Nice one!
Agreed! Thanks!

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That dial! Beautiful! Nice pickup!
Thanks! The sunburst anthracite really sets it apart. It's like an LV Sub at 40% the cost.
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Old 23 January 2020, 07:07 AM   #20
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Old 23 January 2020, 11:02 AM   #21
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Got this a couple weeks ago but slacked on an incoming post.

This is my first Seiko. I was originally hunting for a 6217-8001 big crown. I missed a few on eBay—most of which needed serviced and/or relumed—then decided to try the remake instead. No regrets.

I threw it on an Isofrane strap that I've had for 15+ years and love the combo. It wears much like a 16660/16600/116600 Sea-Dweller on a dive strap.


What I like:
- The anthracite dial, markers and hands are interesting. After 20+ years of Rolex divers, most of which being SDs with gloss black dials, this is a huge departure in the right direction.
- The boxed and domed crystal make it feel like vintage acrylic. The mirror polished chapter ring give it depth that wouldn't exist otherwise.
- The bezel insert has full gradations like a ceramic Sea-Dweller. I love that. I also like the illuminated dot at zero and no triangle.
- The case lacks crown guards. I enjoy the big crown floating by itself.
- Winding is smooth. I was surprised how light it feels when winding.
- Timekeeping is better than expected. Mine gains about 5 seconds daily but I can pull that back out just by leaving it crown-up overnight. If I pull too much out then I keep it face-up. As of right now it's +3 seconds fast of the atom clock and I haven't set it in 13 days. I've only manually wound it a few times to keep it in rotation.
- Bezel action is fun. It feels and sounds excellent. The coined edge looks great.
- Lug holes.

What I don't like:
- I wish the lugs were 20mm wide rather than 19mm. That's minor.
- The silicone strap and stainless bracelet aren't great. That's also minor.
- The 19mm lugs make for an odd springbar size and the original bars are 2.5mm in diameter. I'm on the hunt for a 19mm bar that's 2.0mm in diameter with proper 1.1~1.2mm pivots. Thankfully my strap fits over the OEM fat bars so this is also minor.

What I hate:
- That I didn't preorder one back in 2017 when originally announced. I thought the price was high given every other Seiko diver I was considering ranged from $250 to $750. But, that's 100% my fault. I know better now.


And, with that out of the way, here's an obligatory photo of my SLA017:

looks great on the isofrane
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Old 23 January 2020, 12:24 PM   #22
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Congrats on it. It is a sweet piece. Just a head up you do not need 19mm specific spring bars. You can use 20mm versions with a 1.2mm tip. https://www.toxicnatos.com/collectio...12700892790896
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Old 23 January 2020, 01:53 PM   #23
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I think you may have beat me to the punch on this one! Congrats! The search continues...
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Old 23 January 2020, 03:26 PM   #24
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looks great on the isofrane
Thanks! Looking at your IG account I'm guessing you like dive watches.

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Congrats on it. It is a sweet piece. Just a head up you do not need 19mm specific spring bars. You can use 20mm versions with a 1.2mm tip. https://www.toxicnatos.com/collectio...12700892790896
Thanks. If the 20x1.78x1.2mm option on your list will fit this case then I'll grab a couple sets.

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I think you may have beat me to the punch on this one! Congrats! The search continues...
Ha, maybe? I found this one through a member here on TRF. I missed a few before it, plus a few vintage 6217s, but being patient was worth it. Keep looking. They're out there.
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Old 28 January 2020, 12:08 PM   #25
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Congrats on it. It is a sweet piece. Just a head up you do not need 19mm specific spring bars. You can use 20mm versions with a 1.2mm tip. https://www.toxicnatos.com/collectio...12700892790896
Just a heads-up to anyone who might stumble across this thread. The springbars linked here don't fit. I ordered two sets and the center bars measure 19.80mm fully compressed and won't fit.

Back to the hunt.

If anyone knows of a 19 x 1.8~2.0 x 1.2mm shoulderless springbar please let me know.
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Old 28 January 2020, 01:32 PM   #26
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Beautiful dial and nice lume on that one. I couldn’t stand the lint infested rubber strap. You need your own strap for this one
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Old 28 January 2020, 01:48 PM   #27
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Really like this reissue
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Old 28 January 2020, 02:22 PM   #28
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Beautiful dial and nice lume on that one. I couldn’t stand the lint infested rubber strap. You need your own strap for this one
Thanks and agreed. The factory silicone strap is mediocre. I enjoy it on Isofrane.

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Really like this reissue
Seiko did well with this one. It curbed my desire for a 6217-800x. I still plan to add one but it's no rush.

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Old 28 January 2020, 02:30 PM   #29
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Congrats. Nice, clean design.
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