Reply With QuoteYeah. I’d be picking one of these Beams versions up if it was accessible here. But with VAT on top forget it.Originally Posted by boring_sandwich
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I love everything about the SLA017 and in my opinion it is one of the most attractive watches ever made. I was very close to purchasing the SLA043 but just wasn't sure on the seconds hand, I guess you either love or not it.
If I can get hold of the Seiko Beams I would be very happy indeed.
https://hypebeast.com/2020/10/seiko-...eation-release
Yeah. I’d be picking one of these Beams versions up if it was accessible here. But with VAT on top forget it.
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Not to worry, there'll be another L.E. along in a minute. My bet is for a green one next, but perhaps we should have a poll.
If one becomes available pre-owned in the UK I will serious consider it although I expect it wont be cheap!
SLA043 just arrived. It is beautiful and different enough from the SLA037 that if you are a complete nerd like me it warrants having both.
For me it needs to be on the blue strap also in the box and not the black it comes on. This helps it really 'pop'.
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Wow, that does pop on the blue strap Ryan. I haven't even taken mine out of the box, I think it's my unconscious bias towards black dialled divers and black rubber dive straps but this could definitely be the new summer combo for me.SLA043 just arrived. It is beautiful and different enough from the SLA037 that if you are a complete nerd like me it warrants having both.
For me it needs to be on the blue strap also in the box and not the black it comes on. This helps it really 'pop'.
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Interested to hear your thoughts on whether you prefer the brushed case to the polish on the SLA037?
Very nice Ryan, is the waffle strap made out of the sort of material as the tropic on the 037?SLA043 just arrived. It is beautiful and different enough from the SLA037 that if you are a complete nerd like me it warrants having both.
For me it needs to be on the blue strap also in the box and not the black it comes on. This helps it really 'pop'.
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Nope it is more like what the SLA017 strap was made out of but without being a lint magnet. Much more bendy. The strap on the SLA037 is IMHO better - on par with what I had on my JLC Polaris date as the best rubber strap I've owned
It is interesting as I don't notice much difference between the cases. The SLA037 was polished at the side. I think the SLA037 looks a bit more tool-like - in reality the dial is a greyish blue whereas the 043 is a deeper blue. The 043 is a dressier diver. They are both awesome. That bring said the SLA043 feels thinner on the wrist. Both have domed crystals so i don't think the aim is to be svelte however the SLA043 is thinner if that's your thing.
I feel both SLA043 and SLA037 are built to a higher specification than the SLA017. The everbright steel is a whiter hue, the bezel action feels much more precise compared to the SLA017 and I feel the hand and indice finishing is better.
Between the SLA037 and 043 the difference is the hi beat movement in the 037 and the strap on the 037 is wonderful, it is nicer than that on the 037. I really REALLY like the dial on the 043 - the colour scheme is great BUT we are in the wrong season for it - I know it is an 'arctic diver' but it screams 'summer watch'!
Last edited by ryanb741; 10th November 2020 at 20:15.
Great call on the Chevron straps, especially for the 017 which has 19mm lugs so choice is limited. I went for three different colours and all look good IMHO. Very comfortable too.
Just put my 037 onto a blue sailcloth from Watch Bandit.. Its a good match for the dial colour but a bit stiff from new.. Got a couple coming from Crown & Buckle but just had a note from the Post Office saying I have to pay them £18 in tax + fees...
I got stung for £22 for my C&B order. Nice quality straps though.
So a SPB143 and SPB151 just landed (may keep both/either/neither as I got a cracking discount on the pair).
What's odd is measuring the thickness and L-L makes me think either the quoted dimensions for the SLA017/43 are wrong or I was hallucinating. The dimensions I measured with the ol' Mitutoyas were exactly as this review quotes:
https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/b...ation.5237046/
Namely
Case Diameter – 40.5mm
Bezel Diameter – 40mm
Lug to Lug Length – 47.6mm (OK I measured 47.7 here)
Total Height (bottom of caseback to top of crystal) –13.9 mm
I hate putting misinformation on the internet (as there's so much of it about ;-)) but I may have been guilty of such. Do any newly minted SLA043/17 owners possess a pair of callipers to put me out of my misery?
I've got a pair, I'll have a measure up and post once I manage to tear myself away from the golf.
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