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17 January 2024, 01:14 AM | #1 |
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This Seiko or That Tudor?
Jonesing for a new watch, and figuring that the GMT II "list" that I'm on is a long one..... Thinking one of these two. Thoughts?
I've seen the FXD in person, but not the Seiko SLA37. I started out a Seiko guy many years ago, but the Tudor has my interest as well. It'd be a daily-driver when the SD4K is in the watch box! |
17 January 2024, 01:56 AM | #2 |
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I haven't owned that particular Seiko, but I've handled the SLA043 extensively and I owned the blue version of the FXD for a few months last year.
The Tudor is fantastic - amazing titanium case, movement kept terrific time (better than my Rolexes), and the legibility was amazing. But I found the case to be a tad big for my wrists (6.75") and I found the dial to be quite shallow and lacking depth. The SLA043 fit much better on my wrist, had a much more interesting and visually pleasing dial (to me) and the movement performed reasonable well for a Seiko. The SLA037 has a different movement compared to the SLA043, so your mileage may vary with that. If I was in your position trying to pick between these two, I think I would go for the SLA037. |
17 January 2024, 04:09 AM | #3 |
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Both are great looking divers. It might require a wrist test drive to decide.
But since you asked, I'd pick the Pelagos. dP
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17 January 2024, 05:47 AM | #4 |
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I have tried on the Pelagos and really like it. No experience with the Seiko SLA but I do like the Marine master 200m too. The MM 300m version a little too big but a much better movement than the 200m but not as accurate as the Tudor. Don't really like the aesthetics of the SLA compared to the others. Pelagos!
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17 January 2024, 05:56 AM | #5 |
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Both are fine timepieces, but I would go with the Pelagos.
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17 January 2024, 08:58 AM | #6 |
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With the FXD aren't you locked in to straps that work with fixed bars? I guess that would be the deciding factor for me. I'm not sure I would always want some sort of fabric strap that runs between the case and my wrist.
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I would prefer the Seiko.
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I don’t have any experience with that Seiko but I’ve always liked the way it looks.
With that being said, i bought the FXD right before Christmas and have worn it almost everyday since. Perfect dimensions for my 7” wrist. I just love the matte dial, thickness and titanium case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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17 January 2024, 10:34 AM | #9 |
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Thanks all.
I tried on a few Seikos today and will check out the Tudor this weekend. If they have the black FXD, I'll probably go that way. @golfjunie's pics are really compelling. If I don't go for the FXD, I might step down a bit in the Seiko line and go with the SPB149. About $1100. Not as great of a movement, but a cheap-ish daily driver |
17 January 2024, 11:18 AM | #10 |
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Tudor, the dial is more legible and the case has more effort into it too.
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17 January 2024, 11:51 PM | #11 |
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I have owned both and still have the FXD. I am a huge Seiko fan and have many SLA's but the value proposition starts to diminish past 3k for me. The SPB 143, 145, 147, and 149 are a lot of value for the money. Make sure the bezel aligns and the winding stem is smooth before you buy, if you go that route. The FXD is great.
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18 January 2024, 12:38 AM | #13 |
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Agree - I'm narrowing it down to the SPB149 or the Tudor. I feel like the SPB line should be in the $600-$700 range, given the movement (not many fans of the 6R35, per my reading). But, to step up to the better movements, that's a $3000 jump.
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20 January 2024, 12:29 PM | #14 |
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Ended up with the Tudor! So comfy and light!
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Great watch, congrats & enjoy!
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