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    New Seikos (Ltd edition)

    Around £5.5k each and limited to 200 of each model

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    I think someone bought them a copy of "Limited Editions - How to test your loyal customer base to breaking point while raking in a mint" by O. Mega.

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    I quite like them especially the top one. However, for 5.5k I would at least expect them to remove that dreadful X on the dial.

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    At that price they could at least sign the crown

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    I quite like the X.. A lot of people don't seem to see the intertwined 'S' and 'P' incorporated into the 'X' shape - which I think is quite clever ('S'eiko 'P'rospe'X').

    5.5k is punchy however...

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    Perfect for the man lacking a big knob.

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    It’s a 3 from me. Sorry but can’t see why these are over £5K - please explain.

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    talk about oversized crown, looks wrong to me like that

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    Not for me, mostly due to price. Is it bad that I like how ugly they are? I like ugly watches


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    Another one struggling with the £5k price tag, that seems very high given the number of watches and limited editions that Seiko put out. Isn't that Grand Seiko money?

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    Is it April already?

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    That’s a hard no from me. Nothing with that ropey PS is getting in my watch box whatever the specification.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner View Post
    Another one struggling with the £5k price tag, that seems very high given the number of watches and limited editions that Seiko put out. Isn't that Grand Seiko money?
    Nope GS is another level. Take this thing - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/grand-s...edition-watch/

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazyp View Post
    Nope GS is another level. Take this thing - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/grand-s...edition-watch/
    Or the SBGC231, Pure aesthetics for me.

    Would I drop 12K on it ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Orgone Accumulator View Post
    Or the SBGC231, Pure aesthetics for me.

    Would I drop 12K on it ??
    That is exactly the question. GS in the 2019 context is more than twice this Seiko Prospex. Positioning well and truly changed.


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    Quote Originally Posted by crazyp View Post
    Nope GS is another level. Take this thing -
    I see what you mean. That is serious money. Nice watch though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner View Post
    I see what you mean. That is serious money. Nice watch though.
    Better than the brown dial they released. But blimey, Godzilla


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    Can they please sack this Omega director asap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeremy67 View Post
    I think someone bought them a copy of "Limited Editions - How to test your loyal customer base to breaking point while raking in a mint" by O. Mega.
    LOL, quite so.

    But yes.. err... I'd still buy them if I had the cash spare. Mea culpa.

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    Do you have model numbers for these? And are they Thai market?

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    Could it be that Seikos strategy is to be the largest watch manufacturer in the world with models for every price and quality point? 🙄
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    Quote Originally Posted by gray View Post
    Could it be that Seikos strategy is to be the largest watch manufacturer in the world with models for every price and quality point? 
    For sure. But it doesn't mean we can't criticise them!


    P.S. Do you know that your signature GIF has been infected by Photobucket's customer alienation strategy?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gray View Post
    Could it be that Seikos strategy is to be the largest watch manufacturer in the world with models for every price and quality point? 
    They certainly have a great interest in the divers market from budget to pro grade. GS range to compete with luxury brands and Seiko 5 in the budget market.

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    Apart from that OTT crown and the rather gash power reserve 'gauge', I rather like those. But not 5.5K like. Shame...

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    Quote Originally Posted by KingKitega View Post
    I quite like the X.. A lot of people don't seem to see the intertwined 'S' and 'P' incorporated into the 'X' shape - which I think is quite clever ('S'eiko 'P'rospe'X').

    5.5k is punchy however...
    I have never noticed that now I can’t help but not see it, very clever.

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    I like, but with the decimal point one step back ! ££££


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    Quote Originally Posted by LeeG View Post
    I have never noticed that now I can’t help but not see it, very clever.
    Same here lol, but I’d still rather see Marine Master on there...


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    Quote Originally Posted by markrlondon View Post
    For sure. But it doesn't mean we can't criticise them!


    P.S. Do you know that your signature GIF has been infected by Photobucket's customer alienation strategy?
    True. It does become annoying - especially when often the only model that appeals is beyond reach - probably what's irking me 😈

    I thought something was was going on with me little fly thing. About time it died anyway
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    How much of that watch is original/new? Is it mostly existing bits and pieces stuck together?

    I ask as I'm wondering about the profit margins.
    200 x 5.5k =1.1mil. Doesn't sound like massive money for a company like seiko, and less if there was a bit of R&D of new components, but may be worth it if all the components existed already.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gray View Post
    especially when often the only model that appeals is beyond reach - probably what's irking me 
    Yes, I know the feeling all too well.


    Quote Originally Posted by gray View Post
    I thought something was was going on with me little fly thing. About time it died anyway
    Oh well. I've enjoyed looking at that for many years now. ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wilson_smyth View Post
    How much of that watch is original/new? Is it mostly existing bits and pieces stuck together?

    I ask as I'm wondering about the profit margins.
    200 x 5.5k =1.1mil. Doesn't sound like massive money for a company like seiko, and less if there was a bit of R&D of new components, but may be worth it if all the components existed already.
    Afaict it's new colour bezels, second hands, and some dial printing.

    I'm sure that Seiko will make a decent profit on these but, as you say, it won't be massive on their scale of operations. Nevertheless, it seems to me that these limited editions keep interest well and truly alive and that they generate awareness of and sales of their other watches. It does seem to work out well for Seiko. ;-)

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    Someone will buy them regardless of the price look at what people shell out for a Rolex today.

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    Crazy money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KingKitega View Post
    I quite like the X.. A lot of people don't seem to see the intertwined 'S' and 'P' incorporated into the 'X' shape - which I think is quite clever ('S'eiko 'P'rospe'X').

    5.5k is punchy however...
    Once more, just Seino.

    See what I did there?

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