GuyJ
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Post by GuyJ on Mar 22, 2017 9:42:54 GMT -8
Just seen this posted on Twitter by James Dowling.   |
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Mr.Jones
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Post by Mr.Jones on Mar 22, 2017 9:47:35 GMT -8
I don't know... the depth effect is not a turn-on for me. Not that I have the funds necessary to actually buy one of these.  |
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Post by Thomas on Mar 22, 2017 13:58:17 GMT -8
Bah!  Give one of the originals any day!  "Give" being the key word there!  - Thomas
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Post by HiBeat on Mar 22, 2017 14:48:41 GMT -8
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Tyrone Jenkins
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Post by Tyrone Jenkins on Mar 22, 2017 14:53:48 GMT -8
The crystal looks horrible.
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mikeyt
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Post by mikeyt on Mar 22, 2017 16:31:51 GMT -8
At the risk of being repetitive, I'm glad to have one of these coming. These are renders as the production watches won't be available until June. I think these are more attractive than Seiko's repops.  |
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Post by HiBeat on Mar 22, 2017 18:21:26 GMT -8
I pulled this video frame off the video posted on 23-59.net to show the New Re-issue in more detail. Goes by kinda fast.........  |
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Post by stuart on Mar 22, 2017 18:40:50 GMT -8
If it looks as poor as that picture then I'll not be very interested, certainly not $3k interested. They have lost all the character from the original and made it look like a modders watch, that is so disappointing  |
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Tyrone Jenkins
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Post by Tyrone Jenkins on Mar 22, 2017 18:45:46 GMT -8
If it looks as poor as that picture then I'll not be very interested, certainly not $3k interested. They have lost all the character from the original and made it look like a modders watch, that is so disappointing I am sure they have already all been sold out on pre-order. |
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Post by stuart on Mar 22, 2017 18:58:21 GMT -8
If it looks as poor as that picture then I'll not be very interested, certainly not $3k interested. They have lost all the character from the original and made it look like a modders watch, that is so disappointing I am sure they have already all been sold out on pre-order. I hope none of the pre-orders feel disappointed once they have it in their hands That can be the trouble with buying without actually seeing the final article, especially when it is based around a classic like this. |
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Post by estrickland on Mar 22, 2017 19:33:59 GMT -8
Looking forward to good pictures. James Dowling ( www.ukwatches.com/introduction.html) was pretty impressed. "When Baselworld was relaunched, 3 years ago, I wondered why Seiko had 2 stands, 1 each for Seiko and Grand Seiko. Now I know, Grand Seiko now stands alone as its own brand. The watches no longer have the Seiko logo, just the Grand Seiko one."  "But their loveliest watch was not a Grand Seiko, it was their almost perfect recreation of the 62MAS, only 1.9mm bigger than the original"  I wish the SEIKO was applied, and that bezel looks a little glossy, but overall I'm happy I have my preorder in. |
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Post by earthphase on Mar 22, 2017 19:49:00 GMT -8
At 4100 USD this is an absolute no way.
Love the way it looks tho, but MM all day for less then half.
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GuyJ
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Post by GuyJ on Mar 22, 2017 20:44:57 GMT -8
At least the 6105 hands might start becoming available? Or not...hmm. Does that mean a reissue will more than likely be on the cards. Glossy insert, printed logo, even bigger and a traffic light hand from Loy!  |
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Mar 23, 2017 3:50:59 GMT -8
You won't be able to buy any parts, I can assure you of that. At least the 6105 hands might start becoming available? Or not...hmm. Does that mean a reissue will more than likely be on the cards. Glossy insert, printed logo, even bigger and a traffic light hand from Loy! |
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Mar 23, 2017 3:52:35 GMT -8
Here's some more images -  Here's the poor man's version -   First Diver's Re-creation Limited Edition: SLA017 Caliber 8L35 Caliber 8L35 Driving system: Automatic Vibrations: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second) Power reserve: 50 hours Number of jewels: 26 Specifications Stainless steel case with super-hard coating Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Screw case back. Screw-down crown Water resistance: 200m diver's Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m Diameter: 39.9mm, Thickness: 14.1mm Silicone strap. A stainless steel bracelet is included. Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 3,800 Euro Limited Edition of 2,000 pcs The Modern Re-interpretation: SPB051, 053 Caliber 6R15 Driving system: Automatic Vibrations: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second) Power reserve: 50 hours Number of jewels: 23 jewels Specifications Stainless steel case with super-hard coating Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Screw case back. Screw-down crown Water resistance: 200m diver's Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m Diameter: 42.6mm, Thickness: 13.8mm Stainless steel bracelet with three-fold clasp with push button release, secure lock and extender (SPB051) Silicone strap (SPB053) Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe: 1,100 Euro (SPB051) / 900 Euro (SPB053) www.seikowatches.com/press_release/2017/RLS1703-07/index.html |
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Post by earthphase on Mar 23, 2017 5:09:55 GMT -8
I can't figure out why MSRP is 3800 Euro
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Post by earthphase on Mar 23, 2017 5:13:11 GMT -8
Even the "poor man's" are 1100 euro with Hardex and 6r15. ??
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Post by leffemonster on Mar 23, 2017 6:11:02 GMT -8
I can't figure out why MSRP is 3800 Euro To screw as much out of the buyer as they possibly can, clearly. Personally, I just don't get it. Sure, it's a decent looking watch but it sure as hell ain't €3800 worth of decent, at least not in my opinion. Like I said before, just because it's a 'limited edition' it doesn't justify this sort of price tag. Just my point of view, but I think that dolphin caseback is a huge missed opportunity - it just looks 'cheap' to me. And the hands on the cheapo version are just hideous. Even if I had the cash to spunk on either of these, I wouldn't. |
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GuyJ
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Post by GuyJ on Mar 23, 2017 7:43:15 GMT -8
It's more a symbol of a change in Seiko and that for me puts me off caring. Won't be long before a 6105 is out and just as expensive. Why the hands are different in the shots is also strange. For those people calling out for reissues because the originals were too hard to find and too expensive....well, there you go! |
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Post by HiBeat on Mar 23, 2017 8:23:37 GMT -8
Well the sudden step-change price increase is disheartening. You can't blame Seiko for not conforming to a "leaked price" when the announced the MSRP. That part is fine. But the price level of $4K pre-discount seems impossible to understand. I need them to justify it better than just announce it. My SRQ021 has a black urushi dial that takes 3 weeks to complete manufacture. The 8R48 movement is the same family except a CHRONOGRAPH version for god's sake and an exhibition back. Point is this - this new SLA017 (leaked as SBDX019, no?) cannot possibly cost as much to make as the chrono I have. So how can it be $1,000 more MSRP? Pure corporate greed is my first gut reaction but I am open to changing my opinion based on any interesting information that might come our way. Web photos:   |
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