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Post by aaron643 on Aug 30, 2018 15:58:18 GMT -8
Good afternoon! Seems like the only time I post nowadays is when I get a new watch lol. Got this Seiko back in May but I also got a new phone (Samsung Note 8) so I have been slow to add all my apps back. Anyway I saw this and the price I thought was reasonable so I got it...I think I was the only bidder. I was totally skeptical how I would like this piece but its really beautiful, wears well and even has a screw down crown! I call this my Seikotier Santos NotALus 🤣 www.flickr.com/gp/137499365@N08/a4u22zwww.flickr.com/gp/137499365@N08/4EW6F9www.flickr.com/gp/137499365@N08/k6kQ66 |
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Post by cobrajet25 on Aug 30, 2018 22:03:07 GMT -8
Very nice! I really like the 8229. It is a good, reliable, well-made movement. I especially like the Silver Wave/Sports 100 models, as you don't have to worry so much about getting them wet.
I wore this '80 8229-7000 today, as a matter of fact. 
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Post by pip on Aug 30, 2018 23:30:18 GMT -8
Yep, that's nice. Love the shape of the bezel, really adds a kind of AP vibe to it.
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Post by cobrajet25 on Aug 30, 2018 23:50:34 GMT -8
Yep, that's nice. Love the shape of the bezel, really adds a kind of AP vibe to it.
Almost certainly not a coincidence!  Seiko was sued back in the 1980s for making their own version of the Movado 'Museum'. |
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Post by aaron643 on Sept 4, 2018 14:02:58 GMT -8
Very nice! I really like the 8229. It is a good, reliable, well-made movement. I especially like the Silver Wave/Sports 100 models, as you don't have to worry so much about getting them wet.
I wore this '80 8229-7000 today, as a matter of fact.
Oh that's a nice one. I'm finding vintage Seiko quartz to be great buys not only in price but design as well. |
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Post by aaron643 on Sept 4, 2018 14:04:35 GMT -8
Yep, that's nice. Love the shape of the bezel, really adds a kind of AP vibe to it. Thanks. I tried to look up this one before I bought it but only saw maybe 1 or 2 photos of it. So glad I decided to go for it! |
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Post by aaron643 on Sept 4, 2018 14:05:32 GMT -8
Yep, that's nice. Love the shape of the bezel, really adds a kind of AP vibe to it.
Almost certainly not a coincidence! Seiko was sued back in the 1980s for making their own version of the Movado 'Museum'. Oh I didn't know that...I need to Google this lol |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2018 14:50:17 GMT -8
Almost certainly not a coincidence! Seiko was sued back in the 1980s for making their own version of the Movado 'Museum'. Oh I didn't know that...I need to Google this lol This Seiko SUP875  is almost a direct knock off of the original Movado Museum watch... There are variations in the case shape and case materials but the dial and hand combinations along with the iconic circle in either gold, silver or diamond is what got Seiko in trouble.
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Post by cobrajet25 on Sept 4, 2018 23:24:12 GMT -8
Oh I didn't know that...I need to Google this lol This Seiko SUP875 is almost a direct knock off of the original Movado Museum watch... There are variations in the case shape and case materials but the dial and hand combinations along with the iconic circle in either gold, silver or diamond is what got Seiko in trouble.
The SUP875 is a good illustration of what we are talking about, but it is a newer model. It has faint dial markers, which are probably what allows Seiko to sell it today without getting sued (again). The one they put out in the 1980s was an absolutely brazen, shameless, CLONE, and Movado wasn't going to stand for it.
I used to have a picture of one, but I can't find it now.
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Post by aaron643 on Oct 22, 2018 19:07:30 GMT -8
Oh I didn't know that...I need to Google this lol This Seiko SUP875 is almost a direct knock off of the original Movado Museum watch... There are variations in the case shape and case materials but the dial and hand combinations along with the iconic circle in either gold, silver or diamond is what got Seiko in trouble.
Ahhh haha....the Movado still looks nicer tho lol |
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Post by aaron643 on Oct 22, 2018 19:10:07 GMT -8
This Seiko SUP875 is almost a direct knock off of the original Movado Museum watch... There are variations in the case shape and case materials but the dial and hand combinations along with the iconic circle in either gold, silver or diamond is what got Seiko in trouble.
The SUP875 is a good illustration of what we are talking about, but it is a newer model. It has faint dial markers, which are probably what allows Seiko to sell it today without getting sued (again). The one they put out in the 1980s was an absolutely brazen, shameless, CLONE, and Movado wasn't going to stand for it.
I used to have a picture of one, but I can't find it now.
Thanks for the post. I never saw these. |
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Post by aaron643 on Oct 22, 2018 19:12:33 GMT -8
BTW anyone know what year(s) this model was made?
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Post by cobrajet25 on Oct 23, 2018 1:49:44 GMT -8
BTW anyone know what year(s) this model was made?
The 8229? From what I have seen, that movement was made from '78 to about '83.
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Post by pip on Oct 23, 2018 14:11:58 GMT -8
The SUP875 is a good illustration of what we are talking about, but it is a newer model. It has faint dial markers, which are probably what allows Seiko to sell it today without getting sued (again). The one they put out in the 1980s was an absolutely brazen, shameless, CLONE, and Movado wasn't going to stand for it.
I used to have a picture of one, but I can't find it now.
Thanks for the post. I never saw these. Not sure but according to watchsleuth it started in 1980. Not always the most accurate of databases but normally a good starting place. |
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Post by ausimax on Oct 23, 2018 19:24:36 GMT -8
I have it's Cousin a 8229-602A. Unfortunately not a goer, seems to have a dead coil.  |
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Post by aaron643 on Oct 26, 2018 16:38:03 GMT -8
I have it's Cousin a 8229-602A. Unfortunately not a goer, seems to have a dead coil. Too bad...very cool looking piece! |
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Post by aaron643 on Oct 26, 2018 16:38:43 GMT -8
BTW anyone know what year(s) this model was made?
The 8229? From what I have seen, that movement was made from '78 to about '83.
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