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Old 27 May 2020, 06:54 AM   #1
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My newest Seiko and first Spring Drive!

It's no Grand Seiko, but I'm loving my new Prospex LX SNR029. It's a fairly large watch, though smaller and lighter than the MM300. Because of the titanium construction it feels great on the wrist. The lugs conform nicely and the whole package looks solid on my 6.5" wrist. Overall, I'm very pleased from top to bottom. The only exception being the clasp which, though well-finished, is inexplicably flimsy and rattly. And in the last photo, with its fellow tool diver, the LHD.

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Old 27 May 2020, 07:14 AM   #2
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It's no Grand Seiko, but I'm loving my new Prospex LX SNR029. It's a fairly large watch, though smaller and lighter than the MM300. Because of the titanium construction it feels great on the wrist. The lugs conform nicely and the whole package looks solid on my 6.5" wrist. Overall, I'm very pleased from top to bottom. The only exception being the clasp which, though well-finished, is inexplicably flimsy and rattly. And in the last photo, with its fellow tool diver, the LHD.

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Interesting. Not to sound like a snob but not sure why they put a Spring Drive in a Seiko diver's watch...

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Old 27 May 2020, 07:25 AM   #3
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Well, so I can admire it rocking +/- 0 spd while I'm diving my Ikea desk at home.
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Old 27 May 2020, 09:35 AM   #4
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Interesting. I tried on the LX and found it a lil bigger than my MM300. Have you considered the GS SBGA231 while deciding on the LX?
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Old 27 May 2020, 09:57 AM   #5
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Interesting. Not to sound like a snob but not sure why they put a Spring Drive in a Seiko diver's watch...

Because they wanted it to keep better time?
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Old 27 May 2020, 10:33 AM   #6
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The LX is indeed noticeably bigger than the MM300. Not sure why I originally typed "smaller." But it's much lighter on the wrist due to titanium.

I did look at the SBGA231. But ultimately I held back because I'm hoping that the 9RA5 innovations will filter down from the SLGA001/003 in time. This way, I have the SNR029 for a daily wear and the future 9RA5-variant-powered watch as my first GS diver. 47mm is just too much watch for me.
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Old 27 May 2020, 12:46 PM   #7
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Looks beast
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Old 27 May 2020, 01:47 PM   #8
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Looks great. Love the LHD as well.
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Old 27 May 2020, 07:21 PM   #9
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Looks great, congrats
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Old 27 May 2020, 09:45 PM   #10
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Congratulations. A beautiful watch.
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Old 28 May 2020, 09:51 PM   #11
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I must say that you have a very beautiful watch. Big congrats.


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