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Post by nordlys on May 11, 2020 22:30:41 GMT -8
Yep, the handwinding, dress watch styled spring drives typically have the PR indicator on the movement side. It's incredibly useful on the back of a hand cranker. Wow, they are not giving those away, are they? Yeah, GS pricing has gotten ridiculous. IMO they're trying to move upmarket waaayyyyy too fast. I was reading an article about the new, thinner hi-beat movement. Looks awesome, but when I saw the price I thought to myself "Woah, that's Lange Flyback Chronograph or Patek Annual Calendar money." www.grand-seiko.com/global-en/collections/slgh002j
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Post by eeki on May 12, 2020 3:31:26 GMT -8
I think it is a great technology, and I am happy that Seiko is producing these watches. It’s very cool that they have managed to make a watch that is controlled by modern technology, but still is mostly mechanical, and therefore does not need a battery. Indeed, the fact that a Kinetic needs a new capacitor every 7-10 years makes them a bit of a gimmick to me.
I’m not terribly happy about the pricing though, and that has kept me from getting one so far. Also, the watches are usually too bulky for me, with the exception of the Snowflake (and others that share the same case).
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Post by Fergus on Jul 19, 2020 20:40:19 GMT -8
I am back on this topic again and considering a 'vintage' SD, with the 5R67 movement from 2008. It's still running strong, full 72 hour power, lots DNA around the case, clean unmarked glass, few dinks, but boxed with paperwork. One of these, jimmyfu.com/watchsold/snr017.htmlYou cannot help but admire that movement through the glass back. It's not everybody's cuppa with the moon phase and power indicators but it looks a nice project, maybe even a sd movement strip down. Thoughts and 'friendly' comments.
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Post by bombora on Jul 20, 2020 6:26:06 GMT -8
Sure, why not. You will be getting another piece of Seiko history.
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Post by Fergus on Jul 21, 2020 1:10:41 GMT -8
All stop on an attempt to purchase because the seller would not budge on the price and has no idea how she valued it anyway. I suspect it will hang around her In Tray for a while.
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Post by Fergus on Jul 21, 2020 7:52:21 GMT -8
Had a quote today from Seiko UK who stated it can be serviced here in the UK...£385.
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Post by HiBeat on Jul 21, 2020 15:55:52 GMT -8
Had a quote today from Seiko UK who stated it can be serviced here in the UK...£385. That's not bad. Keep in mind that you will not be able to get spare parts if needed.
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Post by Fergus on Jul 21, 2020 18:57:10 GMT -8
Had a quote today from Seiko UK who stated it can be serviced here in the UK...£385. That's not bad. Keep in mind that you will not be able to get spare parts if needed. Yes I thought so too. I very much doubt the watch has ever been serviced so if purchased it would have to to ensure longevity. Unfortunately the seller will not take that into account. So it would push the total spend close to £1800. Fortunately though the price and condition of it will deter most casual buyers so they may eventually have to reduce its price.
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Post by saltysealion on Jul 23, 2020 1:51:46 GMT -8
I get why folks might feel put off by SD having a quartz crystal but i don;t mind it at all. I can't wait to see better looking case backs and dial designs as the technology matures.
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Post by trilo on Dec 9, 2021 4:37:25 GMT -8
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Post by Fergus on Dec 9, 2021 4:58:22 GMT -8
I have seen the Citizens before, thanks.
To end my story on the vintage SD, it sold before I could agree to buy it. Then a few months after I was told it had sold it reappeared in another of the PB's shops about 30 miles away. I enquired as to why it had moved home after I had been interested and thence it was removed from that shops listings. I suspect it may have had issues after the first sale.
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Post by trilo on Dec 9, 2021 5:02:59 GMT -8
I have seen the Citizens before, thanks. To end my story on the vintage SD, it sold before I could agree to buy it. Then a few months after I was told it had sold it reappeared in another of the PB's shops about 30 miles away. I enquired as to why it had moved home after I had been interested and thence it was removed from that shops listings. I suspect it may have had issues after the first sale. I didn't dive too much into this or SD, but out of interest, is there really any difference between Citizen and SD how they function?
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Post by Fergus on Dec 9, 2021 5:28:38 GMT -8
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Post by trilo on Dec 9, 2021 6:02:54 GMT -8
Ok. I guess its similar to Citizen Cosmotrons, not ticking, but even at 36 000 bph it doesn't quite sweep (I had one. I kind of regret selling it). At least in rossr post he quoted another forum writing, which described 8810 having a sweep hand. In any case, interesting stuff, and thanks for that post! Also thanks to rossr
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Post by rossr on Dec 9, 2021 16:29:58 GMT -8
The 8810 and 8811 models are quartz with a smooth sweeping hand, but the technology is very different to the Spring Drive. I recall linking to a description of the movement in one of my earlier posts.
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