pip
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Post by pip on Feb 8, 2019 9:02:51 GMT -8
...if Seiko thinks this is the future...that will not be for sure... Hate to say it John but we stopped being the future quite some time ago my friend. I dare say my parents and grandparents would turn their noses up at a lot of what I have and I’ll do the same to my son when he’s older (although I’ll try not to!)
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donciccio
Is a Permanent Fixture
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Post by donciccio on Feb 8, 2019 9:36:40 GMT -8
It’s not my cup of tea but it’s certainly different.
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pip
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Post by pip on Feb 8, 2019 15:46:22 GMT -8
I enjoyed that far too much!
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Post by akable on Feb 9, 2019 14:56:50 GMT -8
Just in case anyone was interested, I stopped by the Shibuya store yesterday morning for the official release of the SZEL003 BAPE model. The store opened at 10am and at 9:30 there were around 40+ people already in line in the cold and beginning snow. They had a couple of security people ensuring the crowd did not impede traffic or get in the way of others in the area. Just before 10am they went through the line and had a random drawing of wristbands. The wristbands were numbered and determined your position to enter the store. This system is designed to stop people squatting outside the stores for hours before a major launch and causing traffic issues around the store. You can see that many people in the queue were wearing BAPE product with the camouflage pattern on pants and jackets. As it got closer to the opening the snow continued to increase, I had no intention to purchase the watch so headed off to get out of the cold. When I walked by the store a couple of hours later there was still a line up of about 20 people waiting to get into the store. I do not believe that they would have had any issues selling through this release so am sure it would have been considered a success from BAPE's side. As Seiko would have already sold the complete production run to BAPE before production then it would have been considered a success from their side even before the launch. In case you have not seen them below are a few of the official shots of the product.
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Post by akable on Feb 9, 2019 16:27:05 GMT -8
In relation to the actual model this is based on it seems like it is essentially the same as the SD-1C model that Seiko lists in it's original design series. These are models that you are able to provide a custom dial design and select from a range hands, strap/bracelet, crown and case finishes. SD-1C Base ModelMinimum order quantity is 300 units and lead time is 5 months. They also provide a Seiko watch designer as a contact to answer questions you may have. They have a range of other models available for customization and there are a few that look really interesting. In addition to customizing a standardized base model there is also a service for full design where you can create a custom case shape and completely create a unique product.
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