Quite a few.
Every WIS should have one!
I still have the one I wore at school in the late 70's and with a quick wind it runs faultlessly.
With Seiko being so wide in terms of price and choice, with great reliability and build quality it made me wonder who doesn't own one and why?
Quite a few.
Every WIS should have one!
I don't, never have.
Not got anything against them just never felt strongly enough to buy one. Sure I'll find a reason to get one at some stage though
I don't, but I will soon. :)
I don't either. Only ones Im interested in are typicaly those I can't afford :-(
I do not
Respect the past, live the present, protect the future
I do and its my favourite at the moment.
I took delivery of my first, an unmolested, non-Philippines '77 black/blue dial Bullhead yesterday and I love it. Will post some pix later. Embarrassingly for a semi-WIS, my missus already has a 'vintage' Seiko - a 1980 ladies' quartz.
I have one, but I'm probably going to sell it. Why? Because I never wear it.Originally Posted by dizz
...but what do I know; I don't even like watches!
nope.
I have five at the moment :)
This 5 is my latest:
Cheers :)
A seiko orange monster was the first seiko I owned and was one of my first purchases as a wannabe WIS. I sold the monster and was temporarily seiko-less until the natural order was restored with my SARB027 :D .
May have to take the plunge with a blue sumo at some stage!
I've owned quite a few - but don't have one at the moment.
I have seven at the moment, both modern and vintage. If you choose wisely and are prepared to spend a little more than would be expected by the average non-WIS, you will find some incredible pieces in their lineup 8)
Cheers
Stern
I have a couple and one more on the way. I have to admit that one of the very few watches which I no longer have and which I really miss is my SKX007J... :)
-flugzeit
Since yesterday, I don't! I have just sold my Gen2 RAF quartz chrono, replaced as my beater by a PRS-18A. Sold it as it hardly got any wear at all.
I have never bought another seiko because I usually go for dive watches and theirs are OK, but nothing I have ever fancied enough to buy.
Originally Posted by flugzeit
Same here :( :( :(
007K and 009J and they're both gone :roll: What was I thinking? :?
Cheers
Stern
Edit: In fact I think that your 007J and my 009J went the same evening - neither lasted very long, either. There was a reason for that :lol:
I have a blue dialed 6139-6005 that I got new in 1981. I've been trying to flog it (I think that's the term Brits use..). I plan to get a SKX399 from here in the Philippines. Good watches, and relatively inexpensive.
I dont either only wear swiss :D
Surprising the results so far. Thought most WIS would try Seikos when first getting into the watch madness!
Currently I don't have one, however I am warming to them. :thumbright:
Edit: Just ordered an SBDA005 Orange Samurai from Seikomatic.... :thumbright:
I have 2 with another on the horizon... The only people who don't are bounders and cads, for a Seiko on one's wrist is the sign of a jolly sound chap!!
Somehow, I find myself with 13 complete Seikos plus several others in various states of disassembly. I currently have no watches from other makers. The appeal for me is that you can indulge the hobby without the expense getting out of control. The total value of my 13 watches probably equates to one nice Rolex Sub.
Martin
Since I've started learning more about watches, I've really taken a shine to the Spring Drive Seikos (and really liked the Space Walk, but erm, $28k!).
One thing has puzzled me with Seiko is why they haven't 'done a Lexus' ? Toyota, that other Japanese company famed for quality and innovation, but with arguably a (misconstrued, imho) perception problem over branding, created Lexus to move a product line to compete with entrenched European brands.
I know no one here has such hangups, but I do wonder if they suffer in the market from (incorrect) brand perception. Is this a can of worms? :?
I've got 2, both up for sale (although not on here since i'm crawling over broken glass to get to 50 posts :lol: ). Have no snobbery about them, just need to clear some room for my growing collection (The Speedy just started an itch for a Milgauss....).
I think some of their watches (esp the one posted on page 1) are stunning in their simplicity, i.e. clean lines, uncluttered.
Would i get another? hell yeah. After the Milgauss.... :roll:
I currently have 3 - SKX007J, Samurai and 300MM.
I have owned several from their basic divers, through to the MM which has included plenty of tuna cans as well. But my collection (as such as it is) is currently Seiko-less, whether it'll remain this way is another question ..
/vince ..
I've got a few :D mainly 1970's auto chronos (6139's) with the odd quartz and baby Tuna. Bang for buck they are hard to beat.
Had a SKX011J a few years back as I wanted an orange faced diver. Just never felt the love. Didn't like the seiko 5 non hacking non winding auto movement.Do fancy getting a seiko military chrono at some stage.
1 OM
1 BM
1 Seiko 5
1 Mod
That’s all at the moment.
Just got into watches recently, but after Xmas plan to get an Orange Monster.
After seeing an old arnie film recently I'm hankering after an 80s style Seiko
Two Seiko here, ... and thinking in more....Originally Posted by dizz
I have a few modern ones, 007, orange bullet, tuna but I like the vintage ones best........
Cheers,
Neil.
Currently have a fully bead-blasted Orange Monster, but it's about to hit SC to fund something else (hopefully...) in case anyone's interested. :D
I've also had Seiko 5 Sports diver (dark blue dial, w/pepsi-style bezel) but it wasn't getting worn so got flipped.
I'm thinking seriously about a Marine Master (the one that's now OHPF on SC would have done nicely :lol: ) - really want to try a high-end Seiko and those brushed hands are the nuts. 8)
I have about twenty - mainly Chronos from 70's 80's and think they are great fun and undervalued.
Originally Posted by GingerMagician
Can't say I disagree :D :D
Here's a pic for your delectation - and to help your thinking :)
Cheers 8)
Stern
I have one of these -
But may be not for much longer, I can't decide whether to sell.
You're really not helping... :D :wink:Originally Posted by SternG
It'll require at least one of the current core collection to go - probably the SMP 2254...decisions decisions...
I own a 6309-7040 which I wear very often and 2 or 3 (or .....who counts Seikos ?) models from the 70's given/stolen :roll: by father,grandfather etc.Seiko is the fender stratocaster of watches,everybody should own one :D
A Seiko 5 (LandMaster I think it is called)
A SARB017 (the green dial and brown strap - I've seen it posted on TZUK a couple of times I think. A lovely dial colour)
A SARB043 (the ultra retro one with roman numerals - lovely, but probably a Marmite one!)
3 Grand Seikos
I'd love some of the others (particular the SARB with the faceted crystal), but the best place to get them is Japan (Bic camera at Yurakucho) and I am not going so often now :(
Help!
I dont know what box to click, Ive got one in the post somewhere! A 6139-7100 in white. Bought it a week or so ago, still waiting! :?
Either put me down as a dont know or an in between I guess! That probably sums me up pretty well! :lol:
My wish list is occupied by a Bullhead, Ti Samurai and a 6309 if that helps?! :?:
A Confused Misfit :? :shock: :arrow: :!: :idea: :lol:
1 6309-7290,
2 H558-5000 Arnies (ana/digi) of which one is being traded as we speak for :
1 SKX007 with black date wheel on a lumpy (+ cash for me :mrgreen: )
Love them...
That's a fantastic collection!Originally Posted by Neil.C
A couple actually :)
One or two :D
Cheers
Simon
Ralph Waldo Emerson: We ask for long life, but 'tis deep life, or noble moments that signify. Let the measure of time be spiritual, not mechanical.
Seiko gives you alot for the bucks :)
NOT YET BUT THINKING ABOUT GETTING A BIRTH YEAR ONE FROM 75 IF ANYONE HAS ANY SUGGESTIONS!
I own two at the moment a old Seiko 5 and my daily beater I got off here my Kinetic auto relay and on look out for more :D