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Post by seikoholic on Feb 28, 2014 12:27:03 GMT -8
Unless you count my 007 (which is from the early 2000s), I have exactly one "new" Seiko.
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Post by buddy123 on Feb 28, 2014 13:12:56 GMT -8
Something a bit different....
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Post by dasher on Feb 28, 2014 14:41:30 GMT -8
6309's, 7548's, 6138's and 9's.... Yeah I'm a classic guy myself, but any new models out there that you're digging? Well sure, there are the Tuna's, Sumo's etc... But what about lower end models? Are there gonna be any future (lower end) classics? There are currently SO many models... They all seem to get lost in the shuffle. Some of the vintage "Sports" models certainly are collectible.... Here is a current model that I liked first time I saw it. Bought one without even seeing it in the flesh. Yeah I know, most of y'all immediately dismiss it... I've heard all the negativity... "Why did they put a 5 on the second hand???" "I HATE the Seikos with a 5 on the dial" "It is only 100m resist???" (most of that comes from folks who aren't ever going near the water) "The map on the dial SUCKS!!" I like the little 5 on the second hand, think the map is cool, and don't dive. Then, I've always been a 5 fan. And, think about it, out of the THOUSANDS of current 5 or Sports models... Some of them have to be future classics?!? So who has any other new models to show off? You've seen my appreciation for the newer watches Seiko is putting out, and in my opinion, "the new classic" meets a lot of the criteria that the "current classics" share: strong automatic movement (sorry, solar fans, and I have one too), timeless dial/bezel/case design - simple hour markers, well-shaped hour & minute hands, nice symmetry between the bezel, case, and dial. It also seems as if the "current classics also seem to share a similar trait: lower production numbers. The 62mas was made for 3 years ('65-'68). Having product placement in movies and sports has really helped create certain "classics" that draw in the non-collector (have that cross-over appeal). Dan
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Feb 28, 2014 15:51:48 GMT -8
This one is relatively new and quite handsome. Classic . . . not sure but I sure like it.
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Post by SteveX on Feb 28, 2014 17:08:14 GMT -8
You've seen my appreciation for the newer watches Seiko is putting out, and in my opinion, "the new classic" meets a lot of the criteria that the "current classics" share: strong automatic movement (sorry, solar fans, and I have one too), timeless dial/bezel/case design - simple hour markers, well-shaped hour & minute hands, nice symmetry between the bezel, case, and dial. It also seems as if the "current classics also seem to share a similar trait: lower production numbers. The 62mas was made for 3 years ('65-'68). Having product placement in movies and sports has really helped create certain "classics" that draw in the non-collector (have that cross-over appeal). Dan Good points, all. Who knows (or cares?) what models will be future classics. It's just fun to speculate. Absolutely, some classics have low production numbers. Others, not so much. The lower production numbers definitely equals higher price. 007's, 009's, instant classics. Very high production numbers. How many 6309's were made? A lot, but at the top of the classic list IMO. 6105s? top of the same list... less made, higher price. Recent "instant" classics; (not even sure if "classics" is the proper term) look at the Spork... Not long in production, sure does command a premium now. Samurais, same. Sure wish I would have bought a few Sporks back then. Who knew. Samurais, I did grab a couple NIBs at a clearance price to stash back. One thing is for sure- Prices and demand are not going down.
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Post by SteveX on Feb 28, 2014 17:22:18 GMT -8
Damn....... the more I look at this watch the more I like it!! I would love to see one in person tho! Grab one... You know you need it.... Still has the sticker on...lol
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Post by SpinDoctor on Feb 28, 2014 19:48:43 GMT -8
Huh! that IS interesting. But isn't Seiko's kinetic technology still flawed with a very limited lifespan? I'm totally OK with being wrong about that, but it's the consistent impression that I've gotten. Well you know the point behind the kinetic is you have to wear them.... At Basel last year Seiko launched a new kinetic caliber. If memory serves me right the IC better manages the power at the bottom end to prolong cell life. But you still have to wear it.
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Post by seikoholic on Mar 1, 2014 10:03:49 GMT -8
Huh! that IS interesting. But isn't Seiko's kinetic technology still flawed with a very limited lifespan? I'm totally OK with being wrong about that, but it's the consistent impression that I've gotten. Well you know the point behind the kinetic is you have to wear them.... At Basel last year Seiko launched a new kinetic caliber. If memory serves me right the IC better manages the power at the bottom end to prolong cell life. But you still have to wear it. I'll stick with solar I guess. Still would like a BFK though.
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Post by SteveX on Mar 1, 2014 17:05:09 GMT -8
A new one for the Ladies, my significant other picked this one out a few months ago at a Seiko outlet store. They were having a "buy 3 get 70 percent off and a watch box" or something deal that made them reasonably priced. Yeah, thats a pink dial. Pretty cool watch, hell I'd wear it if it fit my wrist. She picked this one out for me: At first I didn't think I'd be digging an all black watch, but this thing has grown on me like an unwanted fungus.
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Post by C4L18R3 on Mar 1, 2014 17:36:14 GMT -8
The new-ish Spork is going to be a classic...
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Post by estrickland on Mar 1, 2014 17:47:15 GMT -8
AFAIK it doesn't get newer than the 2/2014 'Stratosphere' Astron release. Incredible piece by Seiko.
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Post by dad-the-diver on Mar 2, 2014 9:10:17 GMT -8
SNE107 this one for sure, looks VERY business-like on a Nato.
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Post by dad-the-diver on Mar 2, 2014 9:13:51 GMT -8
The new-ish Spork is going to be a classic... Already is IMO...................
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