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21 February 2014, 06:56 AM | #31 |
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I'm not a fan of the crappy quartz watches from the 70's and 80's, but I'm a huge fan of my 6309-7290 diver, and my World Time auto from the late 60's. Both have been overhauled and run/look like new. When my wife was cleaning out a desk at her parent's house, she found a bandless Seiko auto from the 80's. I gave it a good shake, cleaned the case, put a Seiko band on it and it runs great. Few other makers would be able to sit in a drawer for 30 years and run like new when shaken.
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22 February 2014, 02:38 PM | #32 |
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Seiko SKX009 was my first automatic watch, EVER. I shortly after got the 007. I swapped the bracelets for SELs and would just stare at them for hours on end.
A Soldier I work with loved my SD, however, was short on the cash. I pointed him in the direction of a Seiko 5, 50 Fathoms homage piece, and he now calls my Rolex a piece of crap. When we work together I find myself staring at his watch way too often. Seiko, due to its military history (the Navy still issues them out), remains a true winner in my book.
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23 February 2014, 11:59 AM | #33 |
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I don't think there's any question Seiko makes a great watch...
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23 February 2014, 04:36 PM | #34 |
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Seiko makes nice watches for sure, but would I take one over a Rolex? No, never.
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25 February 2014, 01:05 PM | #35 |
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I can't compare the two, but I'm a big fan of the Seiko brand. Last year my wife gave me a SKX009. I put a SEL band on it and wear it often. Keeps perfect time, too!
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27 February 2014, 04:58 AM | #36 |
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I've owned a few Seikos in my days. My wife has an SKX009. No doubt they make great watches. No doubt at all.
To vote a normal Seiko over Rolex though... Nah. Not even close. The Grand Seiko does come close though. Still the vote goes to Rolex IMHO. |
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If handed the option of having a free Submariner or a free entry level Seiko diver, no one in their right mind would pick the Seiko.
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I hope I don't get too much crap for this, but I like to think of Seiko as the Toyota of the watch world. Like Toyota, Seiko is a company that has been around for a long time and builds functional and reliable watches. Seiko cannot compare with high end swiss watches, but Grand Seiko can. I like to think of Grand Seiko as the Lexus of the watch world. |
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27 February 2014, 05:31 PM | #39 | |
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<---- I guess where I am going, that there IS no comparison between the average Seiko and Rolex. Grand Seiko, THAT warrants a conversation. Again, no Seiko bashing. They are simply a different breed. They both tell time... It's more than that. |
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27 February 2014, 06:49 PM | #40 |
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Originally Posted by Johnbeth
Yeh I wore it in a homemade adult movie!!: Hi JH, I saw that movie. Sorry, I didn't recognise you with your clothes on.
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25 April 2014, 08:11 AM | #43 |
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My SKX gets just as much wrist time as any of my Rolex have. I recommend that watch to everybody.
Comparing to Rolex is a worthless exercise. What I don't get is all these people wearing these $700 Shinola quartz and thinking they have a fine timepiece. I almost want to give them my SKX and hope they see the light.
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25 April 2014, 09:33 AM | #44 |
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I like Rolex, Seiko, Casio, etc. But I know which ones are better constructed. They cost more for a reason.
Buy quality, cry once. Buy cheap, cry again and again. |
25 April 2014, 10:17 AM | #45 |
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I paid $90 for my SKX779 eight years ago and $150 for my SRP307 a few months ago. I'm only crying tears of joy They're fun, reliable and comfortable watches
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25 April 2014, 09:58 PM | #46 |
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Fantastic issue this seiko over rolex oda!!!
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25 April 2014, 10:06 PM | #47 |
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Have a Rolex but i'm a deep Seiko fan!!!
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26 April 2014, 10:53 AM | #48 |
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My first automatic watch was a Seiko 5. Twenty-two years later, I pick it up, give it a couple of shakes, the movement fires up and it keeps perfect time. Seikos do not disappoint! (Even if I prefer my Rolexes).
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I'd leave it open for debate on the higher-end Prospex line as well with the exception for their bracelets. Then again, you could compare them to older Rolex oysters in this case... The SBDX001 is a superbly finished watch IMHO, and while quite large, I'm anxiously eyeing the new Spring Drive Tuna SBDB009 which should retail for $3900.
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I'm with you Seiko lovers ;) |
27 April 2014, 03:30 AM | #54 |
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Hey guys. I'm a Rolex owner but have worn my seiko as a young military diver and ever since. If I was headed out on a mission tomorrow it's the watch I'd reach for first. Although I love my suunto and gshock for field work as well. So here's the question. Can anyone recommend a good tech to refirb my seiko? Any anyone have reccos on folks who mod them. Can't change my original 34 year old one, but might think about pimping another one I pick up. Thanks guys.
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The skx is a great watch, and I can't say enough about my seiko sumo it's a lot of watch for <500$, the sub will be mine one day for sure though!
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The Seikos are really bang for your buck! What you said are spot on - and furthermore the high-end Seiko watches are truly remarkable as well!
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http://www.motorcitywatchworks.com/ I bought my parts from here. You can navigate around with the index on the left side of the page. You can buy watches already done from him or just parts.His communication is fantastic also. http://s161.photobucket.com/user/yob...?sort=3&page=1 Here's another source for parts. They sell movements for $50 so chances are it's cheaper than doing a service. http://www.10watches.com/ `````````````````````````````````````````````````` ```````````
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I live in Vegas and usually I associate Rolex with douche bag from California. Plus I wanted the original so I went with Blancpain. On the other hand I found myself sitting next to Mike Thorton on a plane bound for Dallas and he was wearing a GMT. But when you're a genuine walking talking badass of the first order you can wear whatever watch you want.
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