I has been a long time, but this gem arrived today.

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12th July 2018, 10:57
Daddelvirks

I has been a long time, but this gem arrived today.

For years now I've been admiring the Seiko SBDW005 Landmaster, and with those being out of production now and very few popping up new, I decided that this was the time to go for it.
The seller had a "summer sale" and the price, (prices are getting silly with this one) was very fair imho.

I've been reading up on this one and the quality was something that always attracted me to this Landmaster. And it doesn't disappoint, fabulous attention to detail, bezel action (bi-directional) and crown operation all clearly a step or two up from your usual kinetic. It's all titanium and has a one piece case, a "frontloader" so to say. I don't know what they have done to it, but the stories are that it doesn't scratch easily, even less so than the Dia-Shield Seiko''s.

I'm not going to wear before my holidays, so a "in box picture" will have to do. I ordered a sailcloth with red stitching from Monkey Swag for it, so new pics with strap after my holiday.

http://i63.tinypic.com/15eiz29.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/2yxjcyo.jpg
12th July 2018, 11:01
mindforge

Good choice! Looks excellent and will be even better on the strap I reckon.
12th July 2018, 11:04
number2

Nice one matey,

Fancied one of those myself, still wanting a titanium watch due to the weight advantage.
12th July 2018, 11:12
Passenger

Congratulations looks nice, seconded about the strap.
12th July 2018, 11:17
Daddelvirks

Cheers guys, it's all a bit to grey with the bracelet imho.

With 41mm it wears very comfy as well. Oh, and the sapphire and red/black real carbon dial are a feast to the eye as well.
12th July 2018, 11:23
Omegamanic

I have the same look, but older model - no bracelet though. I’d happily add a newer model too though. They look fantastic. I think alongside my Tuna they may well be the only long haul Seiko watches for me.
12th July 2018, 11:31
emo72

yeah, its a nice watch. ti is great in the hot weather too.
12th July 2018, 11:33
Daddelvirks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omegamanic

I have the same look, but older model - no bracelet though. I’d happily add a newer model too though. They look fantastic. I think alongside my Tuna they may well be the only long haul Seiko watches for me.

Since I've accepted quartz, this has been on my list. It will hopefully join my two Shoguns and Tuna for a long time to come.
12th July 2018, 12:14
Tokyo Tokei

A gem indeed. One of my all-time favourite watches. The grade-5 titanium does seem to shrug off everything I've thrown at it.

Here is mine, on its usual BC strap, next to a picture of that titanium and the one-piece case being forged...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1740/...dcf5b0d2_c.jpg

A perfect design from true GMT movement to dial to case to best-ever-bezel, beautifully made.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4213/...44dab910_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4561/...f133d4d9_c.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8663/...a7f8e319_c.jpg[

I am sure you will love it.
12th July 2018, 12:31
Daddelvirks

^^^^^^

Cheers for those fabulous pics!
It's looks even better in those pics, can't wait to get home and admire it again ;)

Something to look forward to after I've been on holiday, if Monky Swag deliver the strap in time I'll swap that before I go away so I can start enjoying it straight after I come back.
12th July 2018, 12:35
Tokyo Tokei

A couple more to keep you going...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4411/...97008738_c.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4391/...33579c88_c.jpg

:eagerness:
12th July 2018, 12:39
Daddelvirks

:thumbsup:

Thanks!
12th July 2018, 14:30
ralphy

Never handled one, but those photos have piqued my interest.

Being titanium, I expect it wears ‘light’ for it’s size?

R
12th July 2018, 15:17
crazyp

Welcome to the club - it's a cracker. I found it difficult finding a perfect pairing, I like the Haveston NATO, very comfortable and balances the watch well. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...91c04adc96.jpg
12th July 2018, 15:35
momentum

I had one of those and miss it - do you mind me asking which seller it came from and if the summer sale is still on?!
12th July 2018, 15:55
Gavbaz

Awesome pick up. Wish I'd never sold mine.... Enjoyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5f85939975.jpg
12th July 2018, 15:58
Daddelvirks

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphy

Never handled one, but those photos have piqued my interest.

Being titanium, I expect it wears ‘light’ for it’s size?

R

Very light Ralph, but still a sturdy feeling.
12th July 2018, 16:00
Daddelvirks

Quote:

Originally Posted by momentum

I had one of those and miss it - do you mind me asking which seller it came from and if the summer sale is still on?!

It came from Magi, Solo Japan on E-bay, but both pieces are gone, to Dutch blokes that is :).
12th July 2018, 16:01
Daddelvirks

Never expected, but quite a lot of love for this one, seeing the reactions.
12th July 2018, 16:02
mindforge

Really like the blue dialled one with the yellow hand!
12th July 2018, 16:05
Bernard

Very nice!

Enjoy it!
12th July 2018, 16:09
Tokyo Tokei

Quote:

Originally Posted by mindforge

Really like the blue dialled one with the yellow hand!

A thread on that one... https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...-of-two-quests
12th July 2018, 16:43
mindforge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tokyo Tokei

A thread on that one... https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...-of-two-quests

Thanks, enjoyed that. Like the photo of the case being forged.
12th July 2018, 17:18
MarkB

Would have a few Landmasters if they were not Kinetic.

Realy like the package though...

Sent from my Aquaris V using tapatalk with thick fingers, declining eyesight and a small keypad.
12th July 2018, 18:20
momentum

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddelvirks

It came from Magi, Solo Japan on E-bay, but both pieces are gone, to Dutch blokes that is :).

Always the way :) Enjoy it and please let me know if you decide to move it on
12th July 2018, 18:57
magirus

Very nice indeed Richard. There's a couple of deluxe Natos that I think would work well with it if you're that way inclined.
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12th July 2018, 20:01
dkpw

Wat een mooi horloge en een jonger broer voor de twee Shoguns! Jonger maar groter?

:eagerness:
12th July 2018, 21:40
Daddelvirks

Quote:

Originally Posted by magirus

Very nice indeed Richard. There's a couple of deluxe Natos that I think would work well with it if you're that way inclined.
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Cheers Bob, those are really good looking and fair priced as well, I might give it a try when I’m back.
12th July 2018, 21:43
Daddelvirks

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkpw

Wat een mooi horloge en een jonger broer voor de twee Shoguns! Jonger maar groter?

:eagerness:

Dank je David, maar het is een kleinere broer, hij is maar 41mm ;)
13th July 2018, 00:15
dkpw

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddelvirks

Dank je David, maar het is een kleinere broer, hij is maar 41mm ;)

Ah Ik begrijp het. Ik kan niet tellen! :(
13th July 2018, 16:05
LukeBird

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddelvirks

It came from Magi, Solo Japan on E-bay, but both pieces are gone, to Dutch blokes that is :).

I thought there were only two with Magi... I bought one - https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bdf4f2a4ee.jpg

Enjoy it. [emoji1303]