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Post by estrickland on Jun 15, 2017 20:07:21 GMT -8
I understand Seiko is sending a limo to pick up Misters Kable and Strickland, and stopping at Starbucks for them on the way!  (Simply jealous, that's all...  ) - Thomas Ground transportation? All that traffic. Helicopter. |
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Post by HiBeat on Jun 16, 2017 10:39:41 GMT -8
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Post by nednil on Jun 17, 2017 9:48:36 GMT -8
So as the "next closest thing" until my SLA017 finally arrives, I did manage to get the Rubber Strap for the new 62MAS Re-Issue. Mounted on a 6217-8001 as you see Soft and pliable, this is one heckuva comfortable rubber they used. Fantastic waffle (with tire tread where there are holes) vintage design. Black PVD SEIKO embossed keeper. Interesting nod to the original, the buckle is a near exact copy except they went with "stainless steel B". End of strap has "B19" molded into the 6 o'clock piece end on the underside. Photos? Sure!       The strap looks great! Where did you get it from?? |
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Post by estrickland on Jun 17, 2017 9:56:33 GMT -8
I figured the SLA had 20mm lugs, but this looks like it fits perfectly. Is the new strap 19mm?
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Post by HiBeat on Jun 17, 2017 10:37:56 GMT -8
I figured the SLA had 20mm lugs, but this looks like it fits perfectly. Is the new strap 19mm? Yes sir. 19 mm, just like the original. B19 molded into the end of the long one on the underside. Comes with 19 mm fat spring bars - when's the last time you saw those? |
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Post by HiBeat on Jun 29, 2017 12:35:25 GMT -8
So my AD checked. Will arrive very late July, early August.
Going to put my patience to the test!
Good news is they are being promised at least 2 of the 3 they ordered and sold on pre-order, and I get first dibs.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 7, 2017 8:52:07 GMT -8
Looks like there is a seller out there, who is getting these in batches, selling on WUS.
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Post by catkicker on Jul 7, 2017 18:16:44 GMT -8
LOL $3000 plus
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 18, 2017 8:04:58 GMT -8
The excitement seems to have passed, gonna unpin this one.
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Post by HiBeat on Jul 18, 2017 17:34:16 GMT -8
The excitement seems to have passed, gonna unpin this one. I agree on un-pinning. Excitement waning ? Not in my house. I'm picking mine up tomorrow !!!!!1 :dance: :party: :dance: :party:  |
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Post by tritto on Jul 18, 2017 17:47:51 GMT -8
The excitement seems to have passed, gonna unpin this one. I agree on un-pinning. Excitement waning ? Not in my house. I'm picking mine up tomorrow !!!!!1 :dance: :party: :dance: :party: Tomorrow! Can we have hourly updates, in store photos of the box being handed to a grinning Jon, etc 😜 |
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Post by Thomas on Jul 19, 2017 5:31:30 GMT -8
Never known for my wise, well-considered and frugal watch buying behavior, I may blow my life savings at the end of the month (when I may get a quarterly bonus check) to buy one of these from a reseller.  Yes, I will pay more then "retail" but I didn't have the money to do a pre-order.  - Thomas |
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Post by dasher on Jul 19, 2017 5:51:56 GMT -8
Never known for my wise, well-considered and frugal watch buying behavior, I may blow my life savings at the end of the month (when I may get a quarterly bonus check) to buy one of these from a reseller. Yes, I will pay more then "retail" but I didn't have the money to do a pre-order. - Thomas
The best price I've seen on the 'bay is $3400 - a US seller has/had two for sale. Best of luck!
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Post by simonp on Jul 19, 2017 6:06:45 GMT -8
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 19, 2017 6:11:32 GMT -8
What was the pre-sale price?
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Post by HiBeat on Jul 19, 2017 17:47:58 GMT -8
What was the pre-sale price? There was never a pre-sale by Seiko. Some of us were cagey enough to approach Seiko ADs and pre-order, but as always it was to each man to himself to fight for his own discount if possible. My AD said I was the one who alerted him to its introduction. When the AD called his Seiko territory sales rep the guy hadn't even heard of it yet. So when I plunked down a Big Bill and a half as a down payment on faith it would come around I was in a good position to bargain. But actual sanctioned pre-sale price? No. Pre-Order price? Up to each dealer. I |
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Post by HiBeat on Jul 19, 2017 17:49:16 GMT -8
Never known for my wise, well-considered and frugal watch buying behavior, I may blow my life savings at the end of the month (when I may get a quarterly bonus check) to buy one of these from a reseller. Yes, I will pay more then "retail" but I didn't have the money to do a pre-order. - Thomas
The best price I've seen on the 'bay is $3400 - a US seller has/had two for sale. Best of luck!
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Post by simonp on Jul 19, 2017 18:46:44 GMT -8
Already seeing folks flipping them on a couple of forums. Saw one for $3,550 today! I just can't see that price personally, guess I'll have to be happy with my marine master oh well  |
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Post by HiBeat on Jul 19, 2017 19:43:16 GMT -8
Already seeing folks flipping them on a couple of forums. Saw one for $3,550 today! I just can't see that price personally, guess I'll have to be happy with my marine master oh well FWIW, Seiko chose to go top drawer with the innards on the 62MAS Reissue SLA017. Shamelessly borrowed from the interweb: "The movement is an 8L35, an undecorated and unadjusted version of the high-end Grand Seiko 9S55. Rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, automatic, 28800vph (4Hz), handwind and hacking, 50 hour power reserve. The size of the balance wheel was increased to provide the torque required, as the hands are heavier than a dress watch. The 8L35 is also used in the Landmaster, which has the same hands. The movement by all accounts keeps excellent time, and in 9S55 trim is capable of exceeding COSC specs. Anecdotal reports on various fora indicate less than five seconds’ daily error is typical. The spec is -10 to +15 seconds per day.The 8L35 is completely in-house Seiko, and is descended from the 6159 300m diver, circa 1969. Everything from oil on up, including mainspring, is Seiko. Kinda cool. What they call a ‘manufacture’. .. As such, it is one of the finest automatic movements Seiko makes. The machining is of the highest quality and the design and construction is informed by Seiko’s many years of experience. I believe the 8L35 even has a Lossier inner coil on the hairspring. A very nice touch you will not find in any modern Swiss watches to my knowledge." |
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Post by earthphase on Jul 20, 2017 17:38:37 GMT -8
Already seeing folks flipping them on a couple of forums. Saw one for $3,550 today! I just can't see that price personally, guess I'll have to be happy with my marine master oh well FWIW, Seiko chose to go top drawer with the innards on the 62MAS Reissue SLA017. Shamelessly borrowed from the interweb: "The movement is an 8L35, an undecorated and unadjusted version of the high-end Grand Seiko 9S55. Rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, automatic, 28800vph (4Hz), handwind and hacking, 50 hour power reserve. The size of the balance wheel was increased to provide the torque required, as the hands are heavier than a dress watch. The 8L35 is also used in the Landmaster, which has the same hands. The movement by all accounts keeps excellent time, and in 9S55 trim is capable of exceeding COSC specs. Anecdotal reports on various fora indicate less than five seconds’ daily error is typical. The spec is -10 to +15 seconds per day.The 8L35 is completely in-house Seiko, and is descended from the 6159 300m diver, circa 1969. Everything from oil on up, including mainspring, is Seiko. Kinda cool. What they call a ‘manufacture’. .. As such, it is one of the finest automatic movements Seiko makes. The machining is of the highest quality and the design and construction is informed by Seiko’s many years of experience. I believe the 8L35 even has a Lossier inner coil on the hairspring. A very nice touch you will not find in any modern Swiss watches to my knowledge." How did they go any higher then any other 8L35 like SBDX017 at half the price? |
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