This just in... SLA071

3migo · Post by **3migo** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:45 pm

I posted about this model over in the Main forum when it was first announced, and ever since then I just couldn't get this model out of my head.

I've always been a fan of the older Landmasters Seiko used to make, and something about the combo of the Landmaster style, in titanium, with a blue textured dial... Really checked a lot of boxes for me.

I hit up my local Seiko dealer and they were able to order one for me and offered a good deal, so I pulled the trigger. Just went and picked it up this afternoon, and it doesn't disappoint.

The bracelet is comfortable and has a MM300 style clasp (but much thinner) with the tool less diver extension. Compass bezel is a bidirectional friction fit (no clicks). Nice and lightweight as you'd expect for a titanium watch.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:50 pm

That’s awesome Russ, congrats!

Is it sized like the MM300 but lighter?

As usual, the real life photos are much better than the Seiko stock images.

3migo · Post by **3migo** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:54 pm

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:50 pm
That’s awesome Russ, congrats!

Is it sized like the MM300 but lighter?

As usual, the real life photos are much better than the Seiko stock images.

I'd say wrist presence in terms of lug to lug is very similar to the MM300. But it's significantly thinner and obviously lighter due to being titanium. It wears very comfortably, and the bracelet articulates nicely with shorter links compared to the MM300.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:43 pm

3migo wrote:
hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:50 pm
That’s awesome Russ, congrats!

Is it sized like the MM300 but lighter?

As usual, the real life photos are much better than the Seiko stock images.
I'd say wrist presence in terms of lug to lug is very similar to the MM300. But it's significantly thinner and obviously lighter due to being titanium. It wears very comfortably, and the bracelet articulates nicely with shorter links compared to the MM300.

Excellent. Sounds like a winner for sure.

Djf1978 · Post by **Djf1978** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:50 pm

Congratulations sweet pick up

Post by **toxicavenger** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:14 pm

That looks great! What a stunner.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:19 pm

There are a couple videos on YouTube and it really is attractive.

spring-diver · Post by **spring-diver** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:24 am

Congrats! Excellent pickup

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spring-diver · Post by **spring-diver** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:32 am

Pictures of the new clasp please

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deepcdvr · Post by **deepcdvr** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:44 am

HOTTTT!

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:44 am

spring-diver wrote:Pictures of the new clasp please

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There is a video on line that shows it. It’s got the MM300 micro adjust feature, no dive extension, and it’s thinner than before.

spring-diver · Post by **spring-diver** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:45 am

hoppyjr wrote:
spring-diver wrote:Pictures of the new clasp please

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There is a video on line that shows it. It’s got the MM300 micro adjust feature, no dive extension, and it’s thinner than before.

Thanks Ed

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3migo · Post by **3migo** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:54 am

spring-diver wrote:Pictures of the new clasp please

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Hoppy summed it up well above, but here's a few quick snaps. Unfortunately I no longer have a MM300 I can use for a side by side comparison.

As you can see, the design is very similar to the MM300. The extension functions the same way, looks the same way. Just much thinner and obviously titanium. I always liked the functionality of the MM300 clasp, but damn are they thick.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:56 am

The MM300 clasp is also titanium, just much larger.

spring-diver · Post by **spring-diver** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:11 am

3migo wrote:
spring-diver wrote:Pictures of the new clasp please

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Hoppy summed it up well above, but here's a few quick snaps. Unfortunately I no longer have a MM300 I can use for a side by side comparison.

As you can see, the design is very similar to the MM300. The extension functions the same way, looks the same way. Just much thinner and obviously titanium. I always liked the functionality of the MM300 clasp, but damn are they thick.

Thank you!

Now I want one

This is an excellent video showing all the beautiful details.

https://youtu.be/elrGPfJehAQ?si=kXtSBgmPaNibOXs2

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:13 am

Really nice. Congrats

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 5:10 pm

That’s super cool

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:37 pm

Congratulations!

Captdave · Post by **Captdave** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:40 pm

That’s cool! Congrats

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hobbit712 · Post by **hobbit712** » Mon Nov 13, 2023 4:36 am

I like that! Congrats. Seiko does blue so well!

Ryeguy · Post by **Ryeguy** » Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:45 am

https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/sup ... ction.html

I think it is a little easier if the watch has a GMT hand, but the process works just fine with a 3 hand watch as well.

serdal22 · Post by **serdal22** » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:04 pm

That's a good and solid looking piece. I also like the clasp. Except the diver's (sliding) extension it reminds me my SBCM023's clasp. Wear it in good health.

Serdal.

serdal22 · Post by **serdal22** » Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:35 am

Very nice pick, congrats.

Serdal.

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