ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
22 September 2018, 08:42 AM | #1 |
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
Posts: 21,540
|
I’ve joined you!!!!!!
I am leaving for a couple weeks in South America next week and don’t want to take my Rolex with me, so I used it as an excuse to buy a second watch. I looked at a lot of Seikos, but decided on the classic Turtle, the triple seven. I looked up on line and found out Macey’s is a dealer, so today i checked it out.
The counter had signs that said: 25% off! So my interest was immediately peaked. I tried it on and LOVE IT!!!! I asked how much? The sales lady said: Let’s see... from $495 MSRP our price is $395 and 25% off. That means... $290 plus tax. A brand new 777 for that price!? Maybe on the internet, but.... I couldn’t get my credit card out fast enough. Been wearing it all day |
22 September 2018, 09:01 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Real Name: Faz
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: like'em all
Posts: 4,655
|
Congrats!!!
It is a whole different world, isn't it? Going from a "Wait many years, or pay 80% premium and we will ship it to you" to "40% off MSRP" and "Would you like it wrapped, or are you wearing it out??"
__________________
-Faz Instagram @fazmoto |
22 September 2018, 09:37 AM | #3 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Adam
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: SEIKO
Posts: 28,362
|
Great choice. I have the same model.
__________________
_______________________ |
22 September 2018, 09:41 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Brandon
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: my money vanish
Posts: 8,506
|
Very neat!! Will serve you well on your trip and beyond!!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
22 September 2018, 11:52 AM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Georgia
Posts: 6,134
|
Nice! Enjoy your trip and the watch!
|
22 September 2018, 12:40 PM | #6 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NWA, USA
Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s
Posts: 4,965
|
Congrats, it won't be the last.
|
22 September 2018, 12:53 PM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Good ones
Posts: 8,146
|
Welcome to the Seiko (Turtle) club!
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
22 September 2018, 02:19 PM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Alex
Location: Texas
Watch: Out!!!
Posts: 2,352
|
Congrats Paul! Now I want one!
|
22 September 2018, 03:19 PM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Arizona
Watch: is recovered!!
Posts: 4,250
|
Congrats. Bet it won't be your last. Seiko may be your next Tumi.
__________________
16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons |
22 September 2018, 03:53 PM | #10 |
Facilitator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
Posts: 33,245
|
Congrats!
Looks great, amazing discount, super value and it will be very reliable with lume that will last you all night!
__________________
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim |
22 September 2018, 04:08 PM | #11 |
TechXpert
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
Posts: 23,477
|
Congrats Paul!
|
22 September 2018, 05:19 PM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Singapore
Watch: 16710 BLRO
Posts: 836
|
Congrats Paul! Let us know how you like it after the trip.
__________________
Rolex Only Please |
22 September 2018, 05:31 PM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Paul
Location: Chester UK
Watch: Rolex GMT Master
Posts: 4,592
|
Congratulations Paul ,you won't be disappointed .I've always valued Seikos & have soft spot for them ,but never owned a turtle until two weeks ago & got 30% off mine .My save the ocean version says hello & good luck on your trip , post some pictures please
|
22 September 2018, 06:03 PM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: London
Posts: 760
|
Nice. It is a different worry free experience wearing a saftey watch it is enjoyable I love wearing my £30 Timex.
|
22 September 2018, 06:24 PM | #15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: London
Posts: 405
|
Congrats!!! Great choice for a travel watch. The rubber strap is very comfortable too.
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
22 September 2018, 09:50 PM | #16 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: SW Florida
Watch: 16233,16610,214270
Posts: 11,183
|
Can never go wrong with a Seiko. Congrats!!
__________________
16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer 114300 Oyster Perpetual 76200 Tudor Date+Day |
22 September 2018, 09:56 PM | #17 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kingstown
Posts: 58,281
|
You spent waaay too much Paul.
I read you can join for $10 |
22 September 2018, 10:46 PM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Australia
Posts: 194
|
Nice one! congrats, perfect watch to come into seiko with, the turtle reeks of the brilliance of design of the 70s seiko, a must for anybody into seiko who likes the design.
Theres so many colours too so one can really experiment and have some fun with different colour schemes and not break the bank. |
22 September 2018, 10:47 PM | #19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Australia
Posts: 194
|
|
22 September 2018, 10:53 PM | #20 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Australia
Posts: 194
|
Quote:
Ive always said Seiko puts the fun back into the hobby, and they have a legit charm and quality that once people discover they get excited about it. Seiko can open a new world of fun for the guys who have been previously luxury only, some find themselves so content they rarely go back to waiting lists and forking out huge money for watches. |
|
22 September 2018, 11:11 PM | #21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Good ones
Posts: 8,146
|
Thank you!
|
22 September 2018, 11:12 PM | #22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: ny
Posts: 765
|
great pick up. turtles are great value IMO |
22 September 2018, 11:16 PM | #23 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Trevor
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,740
|
Quote:
Huge congrats Paul. I have a 779 that is my beater and I have grown on love the darn thing. I also purchased mine through my local brick and mortar store. Hard to pass up once you put it on your wrist.
__________________
My grails: |
|
23 September 2018, 12:53 AM | #24 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2017
Real Name: Jesus
Location: Texas
Watch: 116234
Posts: 8,721
|
Congrats Paul!
I bought mine with a discount as well, and I love it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
23 September 2018, 12:54 AM | #25 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2017
Real Name: Jesus
Location: Texas
Watch: 116234
Posts: 8,721
|
|
23 September 2018, 01:01 AM | #26 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: HND/SEA/CDG/AMS
Watch: Clock on my A330
Posts: 739
|
Congrats brother!
Bought my first Seiko after owning several Rolexes. A fraction of the cost but not a fraction of the pleasure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Rolex stories you won't find anywhere else: https://coron.et |
23 September 2018, 01:11 AM | #27 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 35,733
|
Congrats, Paul!!
I modded the snot out of mine. But modded or OEM, these divers are amazing values. dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
23 September 2018, 02:24 AM | #28 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Fred
Location: KY, USA
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 9,993
|
Great watch, congratulations!
__________________
Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group |
23 September 2018, 02:49 AM | #29 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Paul
Location: Chester UK
Watch: Rolex GMT Master
Posts: 4,592
|
|
23 September 2018, 11:30 AM | #30 | |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: marc
Location: nyc
Posts: 1,354
|
Quote:
love that watch—mine says hi! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.