Seiko Air Diver's 5M43-0C30 Shimano Dura Ace 25th Anniversar
Thought some of you here might be interested in this. It's a Seiko Air Diver's 5M43-0C30- not that interesting in itself. The watch came as part of Shimano's (bicycle componenet manufacturer) limited edition 25th anniversary dura ace groupset and is numbered sequentially along with the gruppo.The watch and gruppo are NOS and stashed for a rainy day.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/...ea29df16_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/...3b3b6559_z.jpg
And for context this is the entire groupset
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/...22ee5903_z.jpg
Re: Seiko Air Diver's 5M43-0C30 Shimano Dura Ace 25th Anniversar
Blimey, I've not seen a set like that before. Very interesting.
Thanks for posting.
regards,
Nick
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Originally Posted by rutteger
Now *that* is awesome :)
Mind you I hate cycling, just love metal stuff with custom cases.
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Originally Posted by kungfugerbil
Now *that* is awesome :)
Mind you I hate cycling, just love metal stuff with custom cases.
cheers! Cycling can get a little tiring. The case is sweet, should've done a picture of the second layer.
Re: Seiko Air Diver's 5M43-0C30 Shimano Dura Ace 25th Anniversar
This a nice and different set - very 8)
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This a nice and different set - very 8)
Nice indeed. The watch is a little small for todays standard but the Dura Ace is really nicely finished, more so than a regular groupset.
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dont quite see the link between dive watches and cycling but a nice thing nevertheless
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I could not have resisted putting that on a bike. In the words of Greg Wallace (Masterchef) - "Laaaaaaarvely, Phwoaaaaarr!"
Reminds me of the Campag Super Record 50th anniversary set:
http://www.roadcycler.com/wp-content...koffer2-17.jpg
Slightly less practical as it actually had 18ct gold inserts (not ideal for weight reduction!).
http://www.roadcycler.com/wp-content...koffer2-03.jpg
I'd have still put it on a bike though :oops:
Cheers,
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dont quite see the link between dive watches and cycling but a nice thing nevertheless
I guess it's just a link up between two solid Japanese companies. Think Seiko are waaaay more selective with their 'collaborations' than Casio for example :)
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I could not have resisted putting that on a bike. In the words of Greg Wallace (Masterchef) - "Laaaaaaarvely, Phwoaaaaarr!"
Reminds me of the Campag Super Record 50th anniversary set:
http://www.roadcycler.com/wp-content...koffer2-17.jpg
I'd have still put it on a bike though :oops:
Cheers,
Campag 50th is special, makes the DA look plain Jane. I'd not dare build and ride it, esp given how much these go for :shock:
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Originally Posted by rutteger
Now *that* is awesome :)
Mind you I hate cycling, just love metal stuff with custom cases.
Wow - how did they manage to get all of those parts in such a tiny watch :wink:
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I was going to post.... "for crying out loud please do not let campag get hold of this idea". Way,way to late! Honda HRC goodies packaged with a Grand Seiko anyone?
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Originally Posted by kungfugerbil
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Originally Posted by rutteger
Now *that* is awesome :)
Mind you I hate cycling, just love metal stuff with custom cases.
Wow - how did they manage to get all of those parts in such a tiny watch :wink:
:lol: :lol:
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Mark, thats a fantastic gruppo. I LOVE the Campi super record. :love4:
I had the Campi's on my Cinelli back in the day. The Italians know how to make stuff, and with style and beauty. 8)
I miss my road bike.
Looks great in the case, that would make a great display. So nice to show off.
Great stuff, thanks for sharing.
Dave
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Originally Posted by rutteger
Love this gear.
I wonder if the metals are the same for the Shimano and the watch case.
So cool! Do you ever wear the watch?
Dave.