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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Bob1035 » Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:03 am

Did you preorder from a local AD or is a site taking orders?

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by sierra11b » Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:02 am

Fak! That gold one is sweet too. :excited:

Too bad I’m pissing away hundreds at the pump currently. :crybaby:

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:12 am

Bob1035 wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:03 am
Did you preorder from a local AD or is a site taking orders?
My local AD.

Shannon - do you happen to know if there's a JDM version, and if so the model # of the black on rubber?
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by 59yukon01 » Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:52 am

Finally! A nice looking white dial.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:51 pm

Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:29 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:26 am
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:14 am
OMG that’s perfect.
I’ll be in Tokyo end of the month, I really hope these are available then, with the Yen being so low now these will look like a bargain
I like those.
Seiko being Seiko, they always find a way to fuck up, in this case the black one is only available on rubber, which would be ok (I think it fits the style of the watch) but of course it will have the shit metal keeper that flops around (because it has no grip) and always has the strap come out of it.
Can fix with an aftermarket strap but "fixing" a seiko was ok when they were $300, now that decent models start at 1k less so
I just can’t get in to cheap watches. It effectively costs the same to service a $900 seiko with crap factory regulation as it does my Sea Dweller and I enjoy wearing the SD a lot more. I have my tuna as a cheap fun quartz. That’s really all I need.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:35 pm

Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:30 pm
I have a few slots for cheap watches.
Two are permanently filled by a square gshock and a protrek that I use when I diving, hiking, or going somewhere dodgy.
The third spot is for flipping.
I know if I get one of these, it won’t last more than 12 months but I’ll enjoy it occasionally even if it isn’t going to stick.

I like Tunas but they always feel too big on my wrist and never wear them more than a day. I kept the solar tuna because of a personal reason but I almost never wear it
I doubt i wear my Tuna much more than once a week. It’s a rare setting where I’m doing something rough enough that I won’t wear a good watch AND I need a watch. Basically only when I’m doing water stuff and don’t have access to my phone.

On edit: sometimes I think about getting a Datejust-like GS quartz but somehow I’ve never done it.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:26 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:29 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:26 am
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:14 am
OMG that’s perfect.
I’ll be in Tokyo end of the month, I really hope these are available then, with the Yen being so low now these will look like a bargain
I like those.
Seiko being Seiko, they always find a way to fuck up, in this case the black one is only available on rubber, which would be ok (I think it fits the style of the watch) but of course it will have the shit metal keeper that flops around (because it has no grip) and always has the strap come out of it.
Can fix with an aftermarket strap but "fixing" a seiko was ok when they were $300, now that decent models start at 1k less so
I just can’t get in to cheap watches. It effectively costs the same to service a $900 seiko with crap factory regulation as it does my Sea Dweller and I enjoy wearing the SD a lot more. I have my tuna as a cheap fun quartz. That’s really all I need.
I know it sounds crazy but I enjoy wearing my Seiko as much as my Rolex and Tudor.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:33 pm

jswing wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:26 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:29 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:26 am
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:14 am
OMG that’s perfect.
I’ll be in Tokyo end of the month, I really hope these are available then, with the Yen being so low now these will look like a bargain
I like those.
Seiko being Seiko, they always find a way to fuck up, in this case the black one is only available on rubber, which would be ok (I think it fits the style of the watch) but of course it will have the shit metal keeper that flops around (because it has no grip) and always has the strap come out of it.
Can fix with an aftermarket strap but "fixing" a seiko was ok when they were $300, now that decent models start at 1k less so
I just can’t get in to cheap watches. It effectively costs the same to service a $900 seiko with crap factory regulation as it does my Sea Dweller and I enjoy wearing the SD a lot more. I have my tuna as a cheap fun quartz. That’s really all I need.
I know it sounds crazy but I enjoy wearing my Seiko as much as my Rolex and Tudor.

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I think that’s great. I wish it were true for me. I just love five digit rolex.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:02 pm

Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:58 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:35 pm
On edit: sometimes I think about getting a Datejust-like GS quartz but somehow I’ve never done it.
The clasp sucks. Otherwise I’d still have my quartz 065 which was astounding.

The only watch I enjoy wearing as much as my trifecta 14060m-16570-114270 is the BB58.
It’s one of those that once they’re on the wrist they somehow never come off.
I’m waiting for a 3186 polar E2 to drop a grand in value and I’ll buy one. Meanwhile I’ve been looking for a good 114270 and I haven’t seen a single one.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by sierra11b » Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:06 pm

Lots of diarrhea in this thread.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by spring-diver » Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:38 pm

jswing wrote:
Bob1035 wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:03 am
Did you preorder from a local AD or is a site taking orders?
My local AD.

Shannon - do you happen to know if there's a JDM version, and if so the model # of the black on rubber?
I’ll check into it Image


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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Thu Jun 09, 2022 3:44 am

spring-diver wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:38 pm
jswing wrote:
Bob1035 wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:03 am
Did you preorder from a local AD or is a site taking orders?
My local AD.

Shannon - do you happen to know if there's a JDM version, and if so the model # of the black on rubber?
I’ll check into it Image


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Thanks very much. I couldn't find one googling but I'd be surprised if there wasn't one. I just usually have earlier access to JDM than the US, and my Japanese AD always needs a model # to reserve. Not that I'm anxious for these or anything. :rolleyes:

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New Seiko Thread

Post by spring-diver » Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:29 am

jswing wrote:
spring-diver wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:38 pm
jswing wrote:
Bob1035 wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:03 am
Did you preorder from a local AD or is a site taking orders?
My local AD.

Shannon - do you happen to know if there's a JDM version, and if so the model # of the black on rubber?
I’ll check into it Image


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Thanks very much. I couldn't find one googling but I'd be surprised if there wasn't one. I just usually have earlier access to JDM than the US, and my Japanese AD always needs a model # to reserve. Not that I'm anxious for these or anything. :rolleyes:
Jeff,

Seiko’s site doesn’t have the black dial/ silicone strap up yet. Here’s the white dial and gold versions Image

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I’m guessing SBDC175 for the black dial/silicone strap combo Image


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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by spring-diver » Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:44 am

Hopefully we can get 20% off the $132,000 JPY MSRP. That’ll be $105,600 JPY. With the weak JPY that adds up to $786 USD maybe throw in another $50 for speedy shipping


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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:39 pm

Thanks Shannon. I'll keep an eye on the site until I determine the # for the black on strap and then order from my Japan AD. I've already pre-ordered one in the US, but as you said, with the weak JPY that may be the way to go, especially if it arrives in Japan first.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by sierra11b » Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:26 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:51 pm
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:29 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:26 am
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:14 am
OMG that’s perfect.
I’ll be in Tokyo end of the month, I really hope these are available then, with the Yen being so low now these will look like a bargain
I like those.
Seiko being Seiko, they always find a way to fuck up, in this case the black one is only available on rubber, which would be ok (I think it fits the style of the watch) but of course it will have the shit metal keeper that flops around (because it has no grip) and always has the strap come out of it.
Can fix with an aftermarket strap but "fixing" a seiko was ok when they were $300, now that decent models start at 1k less so
I just can’t get in to cheap watches. It effectively costs the same to service a $900 seiko with crap factory regulation as it does my Sea Dweller and I enjoy wearing the SD a lot more. I have my tuna as a cheap fun quartz. That’s really all I need.
It costs $1000+ to service a 6r seiko?

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:26 pm

sierra11b wrote:
Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:26 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:51 pm
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:29 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:26 am
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:14 am
OMG that’s perfect.
I’ll be in Tokyo end of the month, I really hope these are available then, with the Yen being so low now these will look like a bargain
I like those.
Seiko being Seiko, they always find a way to fuck up, in this case the black one is only available on rubber, which would be ok (I think it fits the style of the watch) but of course it will have the shit metal keeper that flops around (because it has no grip) and always has the strap come out of it.
Can fix with an aftermarket strap but "fixing" a seiko was ok when they were $300, now that decent models start at 1k less so
I just can’t get in to cheap watches. It effectively costs the same to service a $900 seiko with crap factory regulation as it does my Sea Dweller and I enjoy wearing the SD a lot more. I have my tuna as a cheap fun quartz. That’s really all I need.
It costs $1000+ to service a 6r seiko?
What Rolex besides maybe a Daytona or delicate vintage costs a grand to service? None. Seeing how my SD is over 10 years old and has incurred exactly $0 service costs, I think you'd be extremely lucky if the 6r isn't more expensive long term. Of course, nobody on here owns watches like that for more than five minutes.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by sierra11b » Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:58 pm

Never mind

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by dukerules » Sat Jun 11, 2022 2:41 am

Eyeing that white dial (in competition with an SPB143) as a summer beater.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by dukerules » Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:51 am

White dial pre-order is cheap on Sakura right now. And so is the SPB143.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by dnslater » Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:12 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:26 pm
sierra11b wrote:
Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:26 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:51 pm
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:29 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:26 am
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:14 am
OMG that’s perfect.
I’ll be in Tokyo end of the month, I really hope these are available then, with the Yen being so low now these will look like a bargain
I like those.
Seiko being Seiko, they always find a way to fuck up, in this case the black one is only available on rubber, which would be ok (I think it fits the style of the watch) but of course it will have the shit metal keeper that flops around (because it has no grip) and always has the strap come out of it.
Can fix with an aftermarket strap but "fixing" a seiko was ok when they were $300, now that decent models start at 1k less so
I just can’t get in to cheap watches. It effectively costs the same to service a $900 seiko with crap factory regulation as it does my Sea Dweller and I enjoy wearing the SD a lot more. I have my tuna as a cheap fun quartz. That’s really all I need.
It costs $1000+ to service a 6r seiko?
What Rolex besides maybe a Daytona or delicate vintage costs a grand to service? None. Seeing how my SD is over 10 years old and has incurred exactly $0 service costs, I think you'd be extremely lucky if the 6r isn't more expensive long term. Of course, nobody on here owns watches like that for more than five minutes.
Seiko lists $260 as their service cost on a 6r. Rolex lists around $800 for their service cost on a typical 3 handed. No way long term costs on a Seiko will be more…not sure where you would come up with this. You can ignore service intervals on the Seiko for just as long as on a Rolex as they are just as robust…. The Rolex will just be more accurate.. while the 6r’s will just chug along in perpetuity with the same level of inaccuracy as when new.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:47 am

dnslater wrote:
Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:12 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:26 pm
sierra11b wrote:
Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:26 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:51 pm
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:29 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:26 am
Seppia wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:14 am
OMG that’s perfect.
I’ll be in Tokyo end of the month, I really hope these are available then, with the Yen being so low now these will look like a bargain
I like those.
Seiko being Seiko, they always find a way to fuck up, in this case the black one is only available on rubber, which would be ok (I think it fits the style of the watch) but of course it will have the shit metal keeper that flops around (because it has no grip) and always has the strap come out of it.
Can fix with an aftermarket strap but "fixing" a seiko was ok when they were $300, now that decent models start at 1k less so
I just can’t get in to cheap watches. It effectively costs the same to service a $900 seiko with crap factory regulation as it does my Sea Dweller and I enjoy wearing the SD a lot more. I have my tuna as a cheap fun quartz. That’s really all I need.
It costs $1000+ to service a 6r seiko?
What Rolex besides maybe a Daytona or delicate vintage costs a grand to service? None. Seeing how my SD is over 10 years old and has incurred exactly $0 service costs, I think you'd be extremely lucky if the 6r isn't more expensive long term. Of course, nobody on here owns watches like that for more than five minutes.
Seiko lists $260 as their service cost on a 6r. Rolex lists around $800 for their service cost on a typical 3 handed. No way long term costs on a Seiko will be more…not sure where you would come up with this. You can ignore service intervals on the Seiko for just as long as on a Rolex as they are just as robust…. The Rolex will just be more accurate.. while the 6r’s will just chug along in perpetuity with the same level of inaccuracy as when new.
An Indy Rolex place will do it for less than $500. To me, $260 and $500 are effectively equivalent— assuming that the 6r actually is as robust as the Rolex 30xx (which can’t honestly be claimed given that the 6r was introduced decades after the Rolex movement).

Any BOD who has an unserviced 6r from 2006 should speak up. I’d like to hear how it compared to my unserviced GMT2 from 2004.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Selym » Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:16 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:47 am
Any BOD who has an unserviced 6r from 2006 should speak up. I’d like to hear how it compared to my unserviced GMT2 from 2004.
I bought the Spirit on the right in October '06

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It still runs great, though I have to admit I only wear it a few times per year.

When the time comes, it will not be serviced; I'll just swap the movement. I don't think it makes sense to service a Seiko with anything less than an 8L35 inside.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:58 am

Selym wrote:
Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:16 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:47 am
Any BOD who has an unserviced 6r from 2006 should speak up. I’d like to hear how it compared to my unserviced GMT2 from 2004.
I bought the Spirit on the right in October '06

Image

It still runs great, though I have to admit I only wear it a few times per year.

When the time comes, it will not be serviced; I'll just swap the movement. I don't think it makes sense to service a Seiko with anything less than an 8L35 inside.
Thanks bud. I’m glad to hear they go and go.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Torrid » Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:58 am

Selym wrote:
Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:16 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:47 am
Any BOD who has an unserviced 6r from 2006 should speak up. I’d like to hear how it compared to my unserviced GMT2 from 2004.
I bought the Spirit on the right in October '06

Image

It still runs great, though I have to admit I only wear it a few times per year.

When the time comes, it will not be serviced; I'll just swap the movement. I don't think it makes sense to service a Seiko with anything less than an 8L35 inside.
I've had that same thought. I have a SARB033 which was the slightly updated version of this watch I've had for 6 years now and I don't know if I'd bother trying to service either. I'd think swapping the movement, but swapping the rotor over to the new movement would be the move, since it is a display back.

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