You can order it now from Seiko dealers. Probably too late now, i managed to get a couple for myself and a pal. The dealer could only secure three and he had a big list.
Does anyone more in the know on here know when the seiko black series will be available to order ?
I quite fancy getting the srpc49
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You can order it now from Seiko dealers. Probably too late now, i managed to get a couple for myself and a pal. The dealer could only secure three and he had a big list.
Balls looks like I'm late to the party then.
I'll still have a look and see if I can find one
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I will be recieiving mine shortly as I put my name down on release. I think in Japan they are still available.
Don't spose you would have any recommendations where to get one from there ?
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Nice one
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Why the beige lume?
Ryan just missed out on at a dealers today, have a read here http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...edition-Seiko)
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Am I right in thinking that the JDM version, limited to 300 watches has the reference SBDY005 and the version for everywhere else is SRPC49K? Any idea of the number of watches available for the non JDM version?
I heard that too.. if mine is 1 of 300 i probably won't wear the thing!
Thhank you are they on sale in the UK?
I can't find anything online so I guess a visit to an ad would be the only way to find out
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The Japan version is limited, but the worldwide release under a different model number isn't necessarily so. As Seiko've made such a big deal on their own website about the 'black series', I doubt very much it will be a limited run. I am interested in this but won't be paying inflated prices due to the hype.
I think that is correct. The 300-issue Japan one (which is hard to find now, even as a pre-order - it isn't actually released until Feb 9th) has Made in Japan and Limited Edition on the caseback, and also "Japan" on the dial in very small type near the rehaut.
The other (Solar and Chrono) black series are also limited to 300 pieces in Japan, and some are still available to pre-order. The are also released Feb 9th.
Here is the SBDY005
(note "Limited Edition" and "Made in Japan" text on caseback)
No idea how many of the international releases are likely to be available. I had the SBDY005 on pre-order but cancelled it. Good luck to those who want one.
I have ordered and paid a deposit straight to mr. Seiko for a SRPC49K1.
there will be 300 of which 50 will come to the UK
I could have ordered one of all 3 but decided against it.
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I’ve just heard back that Japan will be manufacturing enough to meet global demand (UK allocated for 50 of each) through the different national accounts forecasts in a one-shot production. So at present I don’t know how many exactly, but it will be limited.
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Whilst not the official black series, how about the ion plated Samurai? (SRPB51)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SEIKO-PROSP...MGAKSMCRMR17Q3
There is some left to order, so a google search and some of top searches have stock in! Not telling which sites yet as I’m debating if I want to order one!
I have been looking at the turtle version on the web for a bit since first pictures,
I see there is a JDM version with made in Japan on the dial that is one of 300 limited run
And there are version with the K dial that is probably less limited, but limited all the same.
I agree I may have missed the boat on a UK sourced one, I should have enquired at the place I have bought my samurai blue lagoon and sbdc053 recently, they have rung the rep while I am in store to enquire about limited editions and then if he has one will take a deposit, but I think I will wait and see how this one plays out.
The enamel dial presage is limited world wide to 1200, when I enquired the rep was getting 5 but had took deposits for two already and it had only just been announced.
I wear my PADI Turtle a lot as its soooooo comfy. Now decided to take the plunge and preorder the all black turtle now before its too late.
Available from Japan here. Currently showing as in stock http://www.japan-onlinestore.com/SBDY005
Also available to pre order on Jura
Also on pre order at https://www.hillierjewellers.co.uk/
Have been mulling this over now since first posting and not 100% convinced on getting one as I all ready have a turtle and getting one that the only real difference being is that it's black doesn't really seem worth it.
So for the same money do you think there is something more worth while getting ? And it doesn't have to be a seiko
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There is a 'goldtone' version as well
And a black case with gold crown/bezel/hands coming.
If you want one just call Rob at the Seiko boutique he will give you deposit details, he sounds a real enthusiast as well.
when mine arrives I will go and collect it Rob told me they have some rare pieces on display so I would like to have a look around.
Most places quote February,I’ve given him my email and asked to be put on the mailing lists.
He’s very helpful,I can’t wait to visit the boutique it’s the premier European boutique.
http://www.seiko.co.uk/where-to-buy/...ondon-boutique
Grand Seiko
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Looks great the black turtle . Would like to see one in real life.
Just pre-ordered myself one of these. I don't have a black watch in the collection and that's how I can justify it :-)
Jura still have a few if anyone is looking
Nice in black but limited to how many?
I like it. Damn. One more thing to think about
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Just ordered the solar diver SNE493P1 via Jura - anyone know the lug width?
I’ve ordered mine for local AD in my small town supporting local business.
Gave in and ordered one
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Which ones are you ordering guys?
One of these....
https://www.seiko-prospex.com/sea/blackseries
Same here
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I see that you can get 10% off on the Jura site too