The Dive Watch Connection

$5,400 + tax. Alas.

JP Chestnut wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:23 pm

They need to make a brown one - then everyone can call it the "shit monster".

I lolled at this before catching myself for fear the toddler would hear me. Don't want to wake that CrAzY real monster...

The whole lack of parts comments in the 6159 thread makes me really think twice about higher-end Seiko's (despite owning one), and especially the wisdom of acquiring an MM300 now that it's being axed.

Normally i am a big Seko fanboy. but, after buying a SBDX009 limited Edition Landmaster i have problems with Seiko and Le´s. Why? The tube is threaded. Mailing for 3 weeks with Seiko JP and they just told me no parts available and no chance to repair it. That is the difference to a really big playe...

Oh no. I've wanted an MM300 for awhile now...

AtomicTom wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:34 am

I dig this, just wish it was automatic.

CGSshorty wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:57 am

I was offered one at a great price by the dealer Jeff hooked me up with. I passed because I don’t think it looks as good as the regular versions. The hands look bad.

I'm looking for a good dealer (not for this watch, but for future acquisitions), if you're willing to share info.

JP Chestnut wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:33 am

I'd love a 40mm MM300.

This.

Chocodove wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:58 am

jswing wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:27 am

having bought my SBDX019 for $2500

Deal of the century!

Seriously!

will be interesting to see if someone got both SLA and Budget MAS to compare their quality, finishing etc. Obviously minus the movement. 3500$ vs $600. Edit: I think it would be more intriguing comparison than vs Rolex I agree. Between the new 051/053 seems like an obvious comparison, but also agai...

I'm assuming what Jacob is trying to say is that if you don't see it it shouldn't matter to you :) I got that message, even if the underlying assumption seemed to clearly be that I would only care if someone else cared. I get it, there's a lot of precedent for that. But my goal was understanding, s...

And I'm saying "see for yourself". WUS is a spoon feeding forum. If you can't see a difference in the sharpness of the transition from brushed to polished, or the smoothness of lume application just roll with it. Your life as a watch guy will be much more enjoyable. In any case, the apparent qualit...

I have no idea if he is. However, if you can't tell the difference at that level why do you care what he thinks? I'm not saying I care what he thinks in the context you're referring to; I'm saying I'm interested in seeing what he's seeing that makes him say what he did, especially since I have acce...

JP Chestnut wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:24 am

Buy a loupe or a macro lens for a camera and take a look. You have eyes.

Interesting. I didn't even think that inherent in his comment was the assumption that he was looking at it on that level. Makes sense I guess.

I just picked up another 114060 Sub. I'm not joking when I say this Seiko is close. The finishing isn't quite there, neither is the movement. The "look" is great, the feel is 90% there. All in all she's priced well. Can you elaborate on this? I'm genuinely interested. As someone in his first year o...

jswing wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 26, 2017 6:53 pm

Is it too soon to say this is my favorite watch ever?

Right there with ya.

hoppyjr wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 26, 2017 6:34 pm

I've owned a couple BB's and this is a next level watch.

I really appreciate you reinforcing my decision to pass on the BB. (Though I still have a hankering for a BB 36.)

Back when you could get a used Sub for $3500-4500 I'd say get that, but those days are long gone. Not many that compete with this in the $3000-4000 space. IMO. The Black Bay comes to mind (of course), though I was never a big fan and I think the SLA looks way better. But, that's me. And if you want...

hoppyjr wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 26, 2017 6:24 pm

I wouldn't pay over $4k, but it's worth every bit of that.

Totally.

List seems fine. Not sure this is the surefire moneymaker that people have claimed it will be though. I know there was one that sold on eBay for $4,300 from a Hong Kong seller. If not for the crazy selling fees I'd have tried it with mine, but the net on that is around $3,800 (and ~$150 less for me...

hoppyjr wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:15 pm

With luck some could find unsold SLA017's a year from now, on sale for 20-30% off clearance. That would be nice.

At the current rate, that seems unlikely. Or maybe I'm just trying to make myself feel better about paying list.

JP Chestnut wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:27 pm

It looks huge. Longer and a bigger dial.

Agreed. Prob way too big for me, sadly.

MikeyLikesIt wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:21 pm

Seiya has the 051 in stock

So does Chino.

Here it is on a BC 400 CT. I think the weave pattern is kind of reminiscent of a tropic. I like the fold over clasp as it keeps everything thin and streamlined. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170721/715337ff66a0b420f97075a37e504e9a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170721/4abdf24afe3150718...

59yukon01 wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:49 pm

^^^

I know. I have no excuses.