That’s the extremely rare Turtle with perfectly aligned chapter ring - one of a kind.Originally Posted by fraz101
I’ll be having one of those in black I think. I’ve had the green SARB017 and the colour never did it for me and I’ve enjoyed the similar (but not true Alpinist) SARG001 and SARG005 in white so a black one would be perfect. Saying that I’ve just become aware of the blue ones currently doing the rounds. Very nice.
It certainly is however it was aligned when the mods were carried out so a bit of a cheat. I do love this watch.
M705 diving computer from 1991.
Cheers
Neil
Last edited by jneds; 11th October 2019 at 14:20.
Love these
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Always loved this one!
Dime MD Edition Tuna,
My 7C43-7009, sadly sold few years ago...
Last edited by matt; 12th October 2019 at 16:18.
Not sure what it's made from but just reading a review on monochrome and it says it's not a full ring but small sections placed on top.
So it's not painted, each section has been applied.
To me the effect is almost like inlaid and it certainly give the bezel a more upmarket look in my opinion.
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Thanks for the info.Not sure what it's made from but just reading a review on monochrome and it says it's not a full ring but small sections placed on top.
So it's not painted, each section has been applied.
To me the effect is almost like inlaid and it certainly give the bezel a more upmarket look in my opinion.
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Im so tempted by this watch, so much so that its threating my saving for a good chrono.
I have a few seiko's already so I dont need this, but I really really want it!
Perhaps if i offload my ovm in the near future!
Just got this one.
I was in the same position as you in terms of I already have a few Seiko's (but not a samurai) and I was saving for a different watch. However I couldn't resist after having a rubbish week I gave in and ordered it.
While I wanted for delivery I thought I might have made a mistake as I didn't need it and as said was savings for something else which I will wait a bit longer for. But when it arrived all that was forgotten. I really like it and find myself wearing it a lot.
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Very nice picture!Just got this one.
Thank you!
Just changed my phone from iPhone 8 Plus to 11 Pro Max and you can really see the difference.
Wrong quote. Sorry.
Last edited by Toshk; 12th October 2019 at 20:19.
The third watch I have worn today.
Watching Deep Purple on German TV clips.
Surely these are the best value and one of the nicest divers around.
Ahaha. No, it’s the watch mate!
SKX009 saying hi
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New Samurai arrived today:
New very orange Borealis strap for my Baby Monster
6309-7040 "Turtle" with a 7548-quartz movement. Still my most frequently worn after I got it last spring.
When I retired from working in Saudi Arabia, I flew out from Bahrain Airport. Having a wallet full of Saudi Riyals, I was walking around the Duty Free to see what watches they had on sale. The only thing that caught my eye was this Seiko 5.
Samurai on a canvas Barton.
Not saudi arabia but in Turkey when ı retiered ı bought rolex explorer😂😂😂😂😂When I retired from working in Saudi Arabia, I flew out from Bahrain Airport. Having a wallet full of Saudi Riyals, I was walking around the Duty Free to see what watches they had on sale. The only thing that caught my eye was this Seiko 5.
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Super patina 👏👏👏👏👏👍6309-7040 "Turtle" with a 7548-quartz movement. Still my most frequently worn after I got it last spring.
3 of mine, SKX007J, Orange Monster Gen 2 and a Baby Turtle
Cheers
Ian
Last edited by brownip; 16th October 2019 at 23:03.
How do you find the strap?When I retired from working in Saudi Arabia, I flew out from Bahrain Airport. Having a wallet full of Saudi Riyals, I was walking around the Duty Free to see what watches they had on sale. The only thing that caught my eye was this Seiko 5.
I've been looking at these for a Christmas present for my father as he's commented on a couple of field watches over the past couple of days. This fits the bill nicely!
SBDX005
Last edited by S.L; 18th October 2019 at 13:22.
I only received this a few days ago, and I know I am still in the honeymoon period, but this watch is just stunning...
Sorry about the bezel alignment!
I’ve had a few of these and the strap is nice. Beware though as they’re around 45mm and all dial so can appear quite dinner plate-like.
This finally arrived this afternoon from the good old US of A. I had bought the Strapcode bracelet up front and had that for a few weeks. Just finished popping the bracelet on - with loads of masking tape after that thread about the guy who scratched his lugs. Difficult to capture the Blue as it's going dark, need to take some outdoor shots when the sun is shining.
Great, I'll try and get a look at one in the flesh before making a decision.
Or buy one from somewhere with free returns as they’re not easy to find on the high street.
Good idea I'll have a look for a UK supplier.
Blue duo
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Keeping the Blue dial theme going...
Part of the charm!
That's very nice, must have cost you a pretty penny with shipping and customs fees? Seiko have an annoying habit of releasing their best mid-price level stuff as limited JDM editions lately...This finally arrived this afternoon from the good old US of A. I had bought the Strapcode bracelet up front and had that for a few weeks. Just finished popping the bracelet on - with loads of masking tape after that thread about the guy who scratched his lugs. Difficult to capture the Blue as it's going dark, need to take some outdoor shots when the sun is shining.
Thanks. As you know it's completely sold out, so had to buy from e-bay.com from a US seller. It was a brand new watch and I did have to pay a small premium, but not crazy money. Most US sellers won't ship overseas - all this conus rubbish etc. The few that would all insisted on using the global shipping program and that added to the cost, but it does give you the added security as e-bay are managing the process themselves.
Unfortunately it's one of those take it or leave it situations, but now it's here and on my wrist I'm glad I bought it.
SBBN021,
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Last edited by S.L; 21st October 2019 at 08:49.
A very nice original 6309 arrived last week.
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Well, here's my most recent acquisition, a Seiko Astron. these seem very hard to find in the UK. Seiko's website claims they are for sale in shops up and down the country but that's just not true and I think the only shop that actually has the current range of Astron's in stock is the Seiko Boutique in Knightsbridge!
That aside, this is a lovely watch, light, technical and geeky but doesn't show it too much and I love seeing all the hands whirr away at the present of a button or two. I've done the time swap feature more than a few times just to see this :)
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Just Seiko 5
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Hybrid,
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I initially bought this to be worn on NATO straps only. That was 5 years ago. It had been worn on the bracelet, but today is the first time I've tried in on leather strap. I like it.
Those 70m divers cases are superbly comfortable ..
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