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Art 1 · 30 July 2018, 06:30 AM

As many of you know my wife and I go back and forth between Ontario and Orlando very frequently. My wife participates on TRF has some very nice watches and has become very knowledgeable about the Seiko brand. So she was up for a week or so and returned with a watch for me. She found and brought back a PADi special edition SPB07J1. The blue on the dial is amazing. The bezel nice and lines up perfectly. The crown is very easy to use. The quality is amazing. The lume is wonderful. I'm looking forward to checking the accuracy. The big thing is I have an amazing wife!

Gharddog03 · 30 July 2018, 07:09 AM

Congrats!!

mailman · 30 July 2018, 10:32 AM

Congratulations Art

Its a great looking watch

brandrea · 30 July 2018, 10:34 AM

Congratulations Art, please post some pictures for us.

I really like that reference and it would be great for us to see here

map782 · 30 July 2018, 10:49 AM

Very nice! I recently bought the exact same watch. The dial is what drew me in. My watch came with the rubber strap which was nice but I replaced it with an Uncle Seiko retro waffle strap. The new strap is really comfortable and gives the watch a retro look and is reasonably priced. Enjoy!

Art 1 · 30 July 2018, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations Art, please post some pictures for us.

I really like that reference and it would be great for us to see here

Since the change was made a few years ago on how to post pics I find it very difficult. We tried but just can't figure it out. Pls Brian feel free to post the pics I texted you on this thread!

brandrea · 30 July 2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Since the change was made a few years ago on how to post pics I find it very difficult. We tried but just can't figure it out. Pls Brian feel free to post the pics I texted you on this thread!

Here you go buddy

Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

Star Ferry · 30 July 2018, 11:07 AM

And here is another photo of the awesome dial

Art 1 · 30 July 2018, 11:14 AM

Thanks ! Lol

Lol-x · 30 July 2018, 01:22 PM

Looks great! I like the blue/black dial like a DSSD and the wave pattern on the dial reminds me of my Omega GMT.

The lume on Seiko is just the best!!

springer · 30 July 2018, 03:10 PM

Nice PADI. I picked one up myself a couple weeks ago at my Rolex dealer. It has a red/blue bezel insert much like my GMT. I'll have to post some photos up.

hdrazor251 · 30 July 2018, 03:31 PM

Awesome watch! Congrats.

Dan Pierce · 30 July 2018, 09:01 PM

Congrats, Art! Bet it ain’t your last Seiko.
dP

swatty · 30 July 2018, 09:05 PM

Congrats Art, that looks great

Art 1 · 30 July 2018, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Congrats, Art! Bet it ain’t your last Seiko.
dP

I think you are right about that Dan. I even like the case back! I took it swimming last night and it was if the dial and lume came alive.

pickettt · 30 July 2018, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

As many of you know my wife and I go back and forth between Ontario and Orlando very frequently.

California or Canada?

GB-man · 31 July 2018, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickettt

California or Canada?

Congrats art

RazorD · 31 July 2018, 02:18 AM

Very nice! Love that dial! Congrats!

ashbaug2 · 31 July 2018, 02:36 AM

I had the all-black version of this, the SPB051, loved it, but eventually sold it to fund my MarineMaster 300. I might pick up this PADI version in the future, as it wears extremely well. My ONLY complaint is the hands... Disproportionate to my eyes, and I can never get past the reverse-meatball second hand on Seikos, I have to swap them out. It's what has kept me away from the Grand Seiko spring drive divers, honestly...

But I love that dial on the PADI...

Txkill · 31 July 2018, 02:39 AM

Very cool!

Art 1 · 31 July 2018, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickettt

California or Canada?

Canada

Art 1 · 31 July 2018, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Congrats art

Thanks! I love their chilie!

Art 1 · 31 July 2018, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashbaug2

I had the all-black version of this, the SPB051, loved it, but eventually sold it to fund my MarineMaster 300. I might pick up this PADI version in the future, as it wears extremely well. My ONLY complaint is the hands... Disproportionate to my eyes, and I can never get past the reverse-meatball second hand on Seikos, I have to swap them out. It's what has kept me away from the Grand Seiko spring drive divers, honestly...

But I love that dial on the PADI...

I agree about the seconds hand. That's my one complaint.

Cru Jones · 31 July 2018, 08:04 AM

Very nice.

Art 1 · 4 August 2018, 02:05 AM

I'm liking this watch more and more, can't take it off. It's running + 6 seconds a day and that is much better than the Seiko specs. I feel this watch is well worth the price. This is a very good beach and pool watch no doubt about it.

lilgill · 9 August 2018, 07:17 PM

congrats

1William · 9 August 2018, 09:11 PM

Congratulations

avilhena · 10 August 2018, 01:05 AM

Beautiful watch with a beautiful dial! Congratulations for the watch and for the wife!

oldman2005 · 10 August 2018, 03:57 AM

Nice watch, congrats!

uniqueMR · 12 August 2018, 03:11 PM

Very nice

30 July 2018, 06:30 AM	#1
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Got my first Seiko As many of you know my wife and I go back and forth between Ontario and Orlando very frequently. My wife participates on TRF has some very nice watches and has become very knowledgeable about the Seiko brand. So she was up for a week or so and returned with a watch for me. She found and brought back a PADi special edition SPB07J1. The blue on the dial is amazing. The bezel nice and lines up perfectly. The crown is very easy to use. The quality is amazing. The lume is wonderful. I'm looking forward to checking the accuracy. The big thing is I have an amazing wife!

30 July 2018, 10:32 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Congratulations Art Its a great looking watch __________________ JJ

30 July 2018, 01:22 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,227	Looks great! I like the blue/black dial like a DSSD and the wave pattern on the dial reminds me of my Omega GMT. The lume on Seiko is just the best!! __________________ *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

30 July 2018, 03:10 PM	#11
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,193	Nice PADI. I picked one up myself a couple weeks ago at my Rolex dealer. It has a red/blue bezel insert much like my GMT. I'll have to post some photos up. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

30 July 2018, 03:31 PM	#12
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,250	Awesome watch! Congrats. __________________ 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

30 July 2018, 07:09 AM	#2
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Congrats!!

30 July 2018, 10:34 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,550	Congratulations Art, please post some pictures for us. I really like that reference and it would be great for us to see here

30 July 2018, 10:49 AM	#5
map782 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Washington DC Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 65	Very nice! I recently bought the exact same watch. The dial is what drew me in. My watch came with the rubber strap which was nice but I replaced it with an Uncle Seiko retro waffle strap. The new strap is really comfortable and gives the watch a retro look and is reasonably priced. Enjoy!

30 July 2018, 11:07 AM	#8
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	And here is another photo of the awesome dial

30 July 2018, 11:14 AM	#9
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Thanks ! Lol

30 July 2018, 09:01 PM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,716	Congrats, Art! Bet it ain’t your last Seiko. 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

30 July 2018, 09:05 PM	#14
swatty "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,404	Congrats Art, that looks great __________________ 5513, 7928, 1601(gifted to my daughter), 16610LV, 14060, 16610(Random serial),116610, ,79280P, 70330, 25600TB, 792500BM, M56000, 79030B, 25707B/21 (won this special watch),

31 July 2018, 02:18 AM	#18
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Very nice! Love that dial! Congrats!

31 July 2018, 02:36 AM	#19
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,028	I had the all-black version of this, the SPB051, loved it, but eventually sold it to fund my MarineMaster 300. I might pick up this PADI version in the future, as it wears extremely well. My ONLY complaint is the hands... Disproportionate to my eyes, and I can never get past the reverse-meatball second hand on Seikos, I have to swap them out. It's what has kept me away from the Grand Seiko spring drive divers, honestly... But I love that dial on the PADI...

31 July 2018, 02:39 AM	#20
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Very cool!

31 July 2018, 08:04 AM	#24
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,469	Very nice.

4 August 2018, 02:05 AM	#25
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I'm liking this watch more and more, can't take it off. It's running + 6 seconds a day and that is much better than the Seiko specs. I feel this watch is well worth the price. This is a very good beach and pool watch no doubt about it.

9 August 2018, 07:17 PM	#26
lilgill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bangkok Posts: 13	congrats

9 August 2018, 09:11 PM	#27
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,641	Congratulations

10 August 2018, 01:05 AM	#28
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,115	Beautiful watch with a beautiful dial! Congratulations for the watch and for the wife! __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

10 August 2018, 03:57 AM	#29
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Nice watch, congrats!

12 August 2018, 03:11 PM	#30
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Very nice __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

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