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Post by trilo on Mar 31, 2021 13:08:03 GMT -8
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bolto
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Post by bolto on Mar 31, 2021 13:41:06 GMT -8
A 4502 7000 from January 1969. It's definitely seen better days but still has a certain charm about it....  |
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Post by 8trackmind on Mar 31, 2021 14:49:40 GMT -8
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HiBeat
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Post by HiBeat on Mar 31, 2021 19:04:10 GMT -8
I am really STOKED to have gotten serial #00001 of the new SRPF401. It's the new Seiko Recraft Re-Issue of the glorious 7015-6010 Time Sonar classic from the 1970s. Those Seiko designers really nailed this one, right down to the green sweep second hand in homage to the original.
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And the new SEIKO 5 Time Sonar Re-Issue, SRPF401. Because the Suits at Seiko Mothership in the Old Country have chose to kick Astron, Prospex, SLAs and other high-end non-Grand Seikos out of the big city boutiques, and moved the other top ends to the new Seiko Luxe network of highly squeezed ADs, I really like how these new Time Sonar Re-Issues are only being sold in "Regular Seiko Bow-Teeks", located inside the watch section of select Wal-Marts. Genuis ! Now that's how to move product !
No Spare Parts Bin mash-ups with this one, guys. Every part is unique right down to the sandblasted case and matching bracelet.
BRAVO Seiko and I am very happy to introduce the New Limited Edition (401 peices) Time Sonar 2021 Re-Issue :
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Post by HiBeat on Mar 31, 2021 19:05:46 GMT -8
A 4502 7000 from January 1969. It's definitely seen better days but still has a certain charm about it.... Very cool look. Shabby chic meets fine vintage watchmaking. Congrats ! |
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bolto
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Post by bolto on Mar 31, 2021 19:34:27 GMT -8
Thanks HiBeat! Never been a big fan of gold watches or lizard leather but here we are! Strange where this hobby takes you. I should open it up one day and see if it has a numbered movement.
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Post by HiBeat on Mar 31, 2021 20:22:47 GMT -8
Thanks HiBeat! Never been a big fan of gold watches or lizard leather but here we are! Strange where this hobby takes you. I should open it up one day and see if it has a numbered movement. Trust me, it does.
My avatar is a 4502-8000. Love them ! |
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Post by thianwong on Mar 31, 2021 23:09:45 GMT -8
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Post by leffemonster on Apr 1, 2021 1:43:06 GMT -8
Same as yesterday, 6119-5401.  |
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Post by tempelkim on Apr 1, 2021 2:53:36 GMT -8
Away from home for the next couple of days, so it has got to be something reliable.  |
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Post by SeikoSoMatic on Apr 1, 2021 3:36:49 GMT -8
Against all odds🍀, I managed to find a NOS bracelet for this gem. Very grateful to suntzu for the heads-up! 🙏🏻   |
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Post by peterr on Apr 1, 2021 5:22:06 GMT -8
i have been culling my collection, sold off 13 lately, mainly i've been selling off watches whose case architecture is pancake flat, but also winnowing out the larger ones. so, this is my new heavy-weight champ and behemoth of the deep...the bonefrog underwater demolition timer. for, you know, all that underwater demolition i've been putting off.  |
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Post by ohsown on Apr 1, 2021 5:25:01 GMT -8
Past time to switch from what has become the Covid usual pair and break this out.
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raz
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Post by raz on Apr 1, 2021 6:10:23 GMT -8
 Well.... I ve done it... after couple of dozens of seiko divers (both vintage and modern) I ended up selling all of them and wanted a again a seiko diver...Been attracted by this one since first time I saw her... and had the chance to see it in person before getting her (dimensions on paper are intimidating. Reality is different as it wears like a mm300) |
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Post by peterr on Apr 1, 2021 6:20:55 GMT -8
Past time to switch from what has become the Covid usual pair and break this out.
interesting watch! could you tell us the year and model#? i always think of oris as the swiss seiko, design-wise.... |
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Post by HiBeat on Apr 1, 2021 6:27:05 GMT -8
Well.... I ve done it... after couple of dozens of seiko divers (both vintage and modern) I ended up selling all of them and wanted a again a seiko diver...Been attracted by this one since first time I saw her... and had the chance to see it in person before getting her (dimensions on paper are intimidating. Reality is different as it wears like a mm300) Yes I got to wear one at a Seiko Boutique, incredible time piece. MAJOR Congrats !!! |
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Post by russtmurray on Apr 1, 2021 6:35:32 GMT -8
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Post by Fergus on Apr 1, 2021 6:40:50 GMT -8
A Rolexaholic is visiting tomorrow so I'm warming this up to make him envious.  |
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Post by 59yukon01 on Apr 1, 2021 7:21:36 GMT -8
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Post by HiBeat on Apr 1, 2021 7:47:12 GMT -8
A Rolexaholic is visiting tomorrow so I'm warming this up to make him envious. Don you know as I, he ain't gonna be impressed  |
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