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Post by camrok on Feb 12, 2017 1:43:23 GMT -8
I'd like to know the perceived origins of the various Seiko watches.
The Seiko Caesar I've been wearing lately has sparked my interest but others like the 62MAS, Pogue, Stargate, Sumo and the list goes on.
I get but others might not understand The Arnie, the Tuna, The Apocalypse and don't mention the Turtle.
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Post by rossr on Feb 12, 2017 3:29:02 GMT -8
I haven't seen a comprehensive list. It would make an excellent research project and be great for the reference section.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2017 5:47:04 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2017 9:18:26 GMT -8
WUS and SCWF both have threads dealing with this from a year or two ago.
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Post by HiBeat on Feb 12, 2017 15:12:37 GMT -8
Hey to each his own and these nicknames are here to stay, but I for one do not get into them (except Pogue and Panda).
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2017 16:09:23 GMT -8
Hey to each his own and these nicknames are here to stay, but I for one do not get into them (except Pogue and Panda). I like StarGate  |
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Post by cd_god on Feb 12, 2017 16:19:21 GMT -8
I think nicknames for watches are dumb.
I suppose it makes it easier then quoting model numbers since Seiko uses a lot of similar model numbers for completely different watches but . . .
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2017 16:21:50 GMT -8
I think nicknames for watches are dumb. I suppose it makes it easier then quoting model numbers since Seiko uses a lot of similar model numbers for completely different watches but . . . Grumpy young man |
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Post by cd_god on Feb 12, 2017 16:31:25 GMT -8
I think nicknames for watches are dumb. I suppose it makes it easier then quoting model numbers since Seiko uses a lot of similar model numbers for completely different watches but . . . Grumpy young man Confused old man  I name this one the Peanut Butter Pete. The bracelet version can be the extra chunky version  |
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Feb 12, 2017 17:41:00 GMT -8
They drive me nuts. I get emails all the time like "Do you have a back gasket for a SEIKO Purple Monkey?" WTF is a purple monkey? that or the marketing names like SARB077 or something, which are hard to search on sometimes. Really need the full case reference... Hey to each his own and these nicknames are here to stay, but I for one do not get into them (except Pogue and Panda). |
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Post by cd_god on Feb 12, 2017 17:59:28 GMT -8
I get emails all the time like "Do you have a back gasket for a SEIKO Purple Monkey?" WTF is a purple monkey? Hey to each his own and these nicknames are here to stay, but I for one do not get into them (except Pogue and Panda). Just when you think someone is joking with some Mad Libs name a Seiko you can find one that fits the bill.  |
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Post by igniferroque on Feb 12, 2017 18:02:34 GMT -8
Really need the full case reference... Grumpy like Swedefreak |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2017 18:22:37 GMT -8
Really need the full case reference... Grumpy like Swedefreak Both Adrian and Jonathan had good reason to be grumpy on this issue. For general forum chatter, the nicknames are fine but when it comes to actual parts, there is nothing like a proper casing number or a calibre number to get the correct parts. If I was a findings house and someone asked me for a gasket set for a turtle, I would tell them to go pound sand and stop wasting my time. Nicknames have their place but people have to be reasonable when requesting specific parts. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2017 18:24:11 GMT -8
I get emails all the time like "Do you have a back gasket for a SEIKO Purple Monkey?" WTF is a purple monkey? Just when you think someone is joking with some Mad Libs name a Seiko you can find one that fits the bill. Josh, is that for real  If so then it really should be known as The Purple Monkey! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2017 23:34:19 GMT -8
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Feb 13, 2017 4:52:10 GMT -8
Not grumpy at all, but I can't help you without the correct info. I don't really have the time to search the world's watch forums to find out what some nickname means. My time is money and I give a lot away for free, but it could even be considered rude to give me some vague info and expect me to solve your problems. Also, several variations share the same nickname how do I know it's the variation you're talking about? Really need the full case reference... Grumpy like Swedefreak |
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Feb 13, 2017 4:52:41 GMT -8
I'm guessing that's some hideous Thai LE...urg... I get emails all the time like "Do you have a back gasket for a SEIKO Purple Monkey?" WTF is a purple monkey? Just when you think someone is joking with some Mad Libs name a Seiko you can find one that fits the bill. |
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Post by igniferroque on Feb 13, 2017 11:06:57 GMT -8
Not grumpy at all, but I can't help you without the correct info. I don't really have the time to search the world's watch forums to find out what some nickname means. My time is money and I give a lot away for free, but it could even be considered rude to give me some vague info and expect me to solve your problems. Also, several variations share the same nickname how do I know it's the variation you're talking about? Classic! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2017 13:19:45 GMT -8
BTW ... 62MAS is not technically a nick name it is a name that Seiko assigned to the class of movements.
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Feb 13, 2017 14:08:56 GMT -8
BTW ... 62MAS is not technically a nick name it is a name that Seiko assigned to the class of movements. Here's the full list, missing the 6138 and 6139 because these weren't invented at this time.  |
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