Rod
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Post by Rod on Jul 6, 2013 5:44:48 GMT -8
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 6, 2013 5:56:25 GMT -8
Yeah, I cannot say that I hate the look of those.
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Post by kingrat on Jul 6, 2013 6:03:41 GMT -8
The brown ones HOT
What is it with Seikos love affair with crappy little end links?!?!
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jul 6, 2013 6:07:56 GMT -8
The brown ones HOT What is it with Seikos love affair with crappy little end links?!?! I think it's the style these days. Maybe because it adds more angles for light reflection? |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 6, 2013 6:16:55 GMT -8
Where can these chronos be had? Any links?
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Post by DAHASCO on Jul 6, 2013 6:23:34 GMT -8
Really Nice Autochrono's thunbsup.gif
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cd_god
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Post by cd_god on Jul 6, 2013 6:23:58 GMT -8
I like those except for the mesh cut outs in the dial. It looks like they were trying to copy the Bulova Precisionist and that is the design flaw on those watches that has prevented me from buying a Precisionist. The price is what is preventing me from buying an Anata  |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 6, 2013 6:43:38 GMT -8
I like those except for the mesh cut outs in the dial. It looks like they were trying to copy the Bulova Precisionist and that is the design flaw on those watches that has prevented me from buying a Precisionist. The price is what is preventing me from buying an Anata Good call on that, I didn't look close enough to notice. What is the msrp on these? |
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Post by SpinDoctor on Jul 6, 2013 7:25:55 GMT -8
Very very nice. Very Very expensive. Full retail on Brightz Anata is over 300,000 yen. Citizen had released a nice collection of vintage inspired chronographs. Obviously quartz. They seem to have been limited to Europe as I've never seen any mention in the US markets. Maybe even submarkets within Europe like Italy or Spain. Check out model numbers CA0130-40B, CA0130-23A, CA0130-07L.  Casio also has a retro inspired Edifice model with all the bells and whistles. EQWA1110DC-1. This one is actully more expensive than you'd think, but I can't remember how much. Maybe $500... Sorry I have no idea why these pictures are showing so large.  |
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Post by startsomething on Jul 6, 2013 8:30:42 GMT -8
Agreed,
they are quite nice, especially the blue one.
Apart from the price - I think Seiko is really starting to exaggerate a little by now - I just wish they would manufacture interesting watches with less than 42 mm in diameter. I mean do ALL watches have to be so big? How about offering choices? :-)
Best,
Hermann
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Post by dad-the-diver on Jul 6, 2013 10:50:00 GMT -8
Very very nice. Very Very expensive. Full retail on Brightz Anata is over 300,000 yen. Citizen had released a nice collection of vintage inspired chronographs. Obviously quartz. They seem to have been limited to Europe as I've never seen any mention in the US markets. Maybe even submarkets within Europe like Italy or Spain. Check out model numbers CA0130-40B, CA0130-23A, CA0130-07L. Casio also has a retro inspired Edifice model with all the bells and whistles. EQWA1110DC-1. This one is actully more expensive than you'd think, but I can't remember how much. Maybe $500... Sorry I have no idea why these pictures are showing so large. That Citizen is A-Mazing!! |
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Hobbes
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Post by Hobbes on Jul 6, 2013 11:14:43 GMT -8
Agreed, they are quite nice, especially the blue one. Apart from the price - I think Seiko is really starting to exaggerate a little by now - I just wish they would manufacture interesting watches with less than 42 mm in diameter. I mean do ALL watches have to be so big? How about offering choices? :-) Best, Hermann Agree with you there, Hermann. Anything above 42mm, with some exceptions that wear relatively small, is a lot less interesting to me personally. And that takes out the majority of watches nowadays, unfortunately... I often think 'Great lookin' watch!', but after looking at the specs (=size) this turns into 'Never mind...' It does save me a lot of money, grant you. |
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Post by SpinDoctor on Jul 6, 2013 11:29:53 GMT -8
The finishing on these lugs is fantastic. The precision of the angles, depth of polish and clean transition between polished and brushed areas make this a clear step above most other models in the catalog.  |
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Post by kingrat on Jul 6, 2013 11:58:58 GMT -8
The finishing on these lugs is fantastic. The precision of the angles, depth of polish and clean transition between polished and brushed areas make this a clear step above most other models in the catalog. I agree, some tasty lookin lugs but for me those end links, like the Sumo's, just sit too low. |
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Post by donciccio on Jul 6, 2013 12:49:19 GMT -8
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cd_god
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Post by cd_god on Jul 6, 2013 15:24:28 GMT -8
The finishing on these lugs is fantastic. The precision of the angles, depth of polish and clean transition between polished and brushed areas make this a clear step above most other models in the catalog. Just don't scratch it cuz 10 years from now when you want it serviced and the case touched up if you've worn it daily you will be in for a shock. At least nowadays with the internet we know what the original case finishes were compared to guessing which way the burshing goes on bullheads and other vintage models. |
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Rod
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Post by Rod on Jul 6, 2013 16:32:28 GMT -8
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Adrian-VTA
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Jul 6, 2013 16:47:50 GMT -8
They look really nice. I'd wear them. The mesh is unfortunate but besides that they are really nice.
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Post by C4L18R3 on Jul 6, 2013 17:12:00 GMT -8
They look really nice. I'd wear them. The mesh is unfortunate but besides that they are really nice. +1. I can live with the mesh. But damn that price! |
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cd_god
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Post by cd_god on Jul 6, 2013 19:41:49 GMT -8
Just ordered one of these. I just need to settle on a choice of a different hour and minute hand. Reminds me of the first gen Alpinist and Silverwave 50M with the quadrant dial. Only 500 will make good company with my 501 MOD I have planned once the rest of the parts come in next month or 2.  |
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