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23 August 2019, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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Rolex + Seiko = Seiko
I am a huge Rolex fan...
That being said I bought a Seiko SKX007(K) recently and cannot stop wearing it. This watch gives me a lot for what I paid. I liked it so much I bought my GF one and ordered her a Belhamel fitted strap. No comments needed, just decided to voice this because all I ever hear on the Rolex forum is how obsessed people are with their Submariners... |
23 August 2019, 10:01 AM | #2 |
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I know what you mean. I have a Submariner and Sea Dweller 43 but on my wrist most of the time is a $300 turtle diver. I just enjoy this Seiko.
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23 August 2019, 10:04 AM | #3 |
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23 August 2019, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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I wear my Seikos (Grand Seiko included) as much, if not more than my Rolex, Omega, or Tudor.
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23 August 2019, 11:40 AM | #5 |
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Orient at work today.
And it tells me the time and date for AU$128. FYI: Wikipedia Orient Watch, is a Japanese watch brand owned by Seiko Epson. Established as an independent company in 1950, it became a functional subsidiary of Seiko Epson in 2009 before being fully integrated into the company in 2017. Parent organization: Epson Founder: Shogoro Yoshida Founded: 13 July 1950, Hino, Tokyo, Japan Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan Number of employees: 217 Subsidiary: Akita Epson Corporation Orient Bambino Series 2nd Generation Automatic FAC00009N0 AC00009N. Stainless Steel Case Leather Strap Caliber: F6724 Automatic Self-Winding Movement Domed Mineral Crystal Cream Dial 40 Hours Power Reserve Date Indicator Screw Caseback Buckle Clasp 30M Water Resistant Approximate Case Diameter: 40.50mm Approximate Case Thickness: 11.80mm
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23 August 2019, 11:41 AM | #6 |
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My SKX and my SRP777 get way more wrist time than my Rolex.
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23 August 2019, 12:41 PM | #7 |
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Same here.
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23 August 2019, 01:46 PM | #9 |
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Awesome pair ^^
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23 August 2019, 08:21 PM | #10 |
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I have a number of watches from Rolex, Tudor, Panerai, Hamilton, Tag Heuer, Seiko and Grand Seiko. A majority of the wrist time goes to my Seiko's and Grand Seiko's. Don't know why but I do enjoy them.
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24 August 2019, 09:32 AM | #11 |
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24 August 2019, 10:35 AM | #12 |
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I feel exactly the same way. There was a time it was Rolex or nothing. I can't tell you how much I love this GS and SEIKO journey. They're fine watches and they're fun. The GS watches are masterpieces and hugely underrated. IMHO, they're much nicer than any Rolex I've had or own today. I'm also finding a rekindled love affair with Omega. And I took a 10-year hiatus. Anyway, SEIKO is doing something very right and tapping into the WIS perfectly. They're checking off all the boxes and ticking the right emotions.
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24 August 2019, 11:20 AM | #13 |
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My wristtimes pretty evenly split
Which says volumes about the quality of seiko watches pushing above it weight |
24 August 2019, 12:56 PM | #14 |
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Rolex + Seiko = Seiko
Yes absolutely...my Seiko’s get 90% of my wrist time these days. My skx007, srp777 & srpa21 are whats on rotation. I also throw this one in every so often spb079...
Pound for pound Seiko takes on any brand including Rolex and kicks them out the park. I’ve got 5 Rolex and love them dearly....BUT Seiko wins the bout! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
24 August 2019, 03:02 PM | #15 |
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Agree with you! My SKX009J gets the majority of wrist time. The thing is a reliable tank and transfers from the ocean to a night out incredibly well. There is an enjoyment that comes with wearing a Rolex for sure but for the fun to dollars ratio - seiko cannot be beat.
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24 August 2019, 03:05 PM | #16 |
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Check out the belhamel straps for SKX. Amazing comfort.
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24 August 2019, 11:11 PM | #17 |
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For me Rolex + Seiko = Rolex. I own six Seiko watches, five vintage and one modern and I really love them all, but I almost always have one of my black Subs on my wrist. Guess I'm one of those obsessed you mentioned.
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Agree with you- I prob own 15+ seikos and 2 GS... love them , fun, great watch for the $.... BUT a Rolex will always beat them out and find a way back to my wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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