One more Seiko project

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One more Seiko project

Post by CarloDWC » Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:23 pm

After having completed two other projects with this red dial (Brian May Seiko Special Edition) I liked it so much I put together another one to keep. I was never interested in red dialed watches before and in fact never had any for years. But recently I came in possession of a couple and decided I was missing out.

The base watch is a Seiko SRP Save the Ocean Turtle which has been modified in several ways. First of all the crystal is domed and is a sapphire. The bezel is aftermarket coin edge and so is the insert, steel etched. The chapter ring is also different, steel instead of the plastic one on the original model. I did not do these modifications but I did install the OEM Seiko Red Brian May dial and the Sea Urchin hands.

The result is below. I like it a lot and think this might be a keeper.

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Re: One more Seiko project

Post by mattcantwin » Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:47 pm

That looks sharp, Carlo. :thumbsup:
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Re: One more Seiko project

Post by gonzomantis » Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:55 pm

Nice one!

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Re: One more Seiko project

Post by deepcdvr » Sat Jul 17, 2021 3:29 am

That looks fantastic!

I’ve never been a red dial guy either, but that shade is great.

Very nice work!
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Re: One more Seiko project

Post by HapaHapa » Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:18 am

Looks sharp, Carlo. The wood grain texture on the dial is very appealing.
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Re: One more Seiko project

Post by CarloDWC » Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:44 am

Thank you guys, yes the color and texture of the dial are definitely different and cool. Seiko did make this special... :grin: :thumbsup:

For me the Turtle case works best as well so happiness all around.

Carlo

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