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by Selym
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 301794

Re: New Seiko Thread

6R movements - the R stands for retarded 🥴 At the very least, it stands for " R eturn for service." I had good luck with 6R15s, but my one and only 6R35 was great for a few months, then started losing almost a minute per day. Fortunately it was still under warranty, so I sent it in. It came back ru...
by Selym
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 301794

Re: New Seiko Thread

Chocodove wrote:
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:44 am
And…6R movements need to be outlawed.
They run great after a service, but why should a six-month-old watch need to be serviced? :banghead:
by Selym
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 301794

Re: New Seiko Thread

spring-diver wrote:
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:21 am
The latest drop

6R55 3 day movement

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The blue one looks sharp.

I wonder what the difference is between the 6R35 and 6R55. 70-h PR vs. 73-h PR?
by Selym
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:15 pm
Forum: Luxury & Lifestyle Forum
Topic: Maratac natos
Replies: 5
Views: 288

Re: Maratac natos

hoppyjr wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:57 am
I wish they would do black hardware versions of their NATO
These "Mil Series" straps have black hardware.
by Selym
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Citizen Tsuyosa dial colors and small seconds models
Replies: 14
Views: 1281

Re: New Citizen Tsuyosa dial colors and small seconds models

I like that the integrated bracelet is attached with a spring bar instead of a friction-fit pin.
by Selym
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Tuesday 13 Feb 24, Watch you got...
Replies: 24
Views: 794

Re: Tuesday 13 Feb 24, Watch you got...

unixshrk wrote:
Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:09 am
Still wearing the Sinn

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Very cool. Is that a Jetstream in the background?
by Selym
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What watch do you keep coming back to?
Replies: 43
Views: 1862

Re: What watch do you keep coming back to?

Let me guess. 6R35 was running very inconsistent and way out of specs. How was it after service? Exactly! I bought it new and it ran great for a couple of months. Then, it started losing time and the amplitude was low (<200º, IIRC). I lost interest in it and put it away for a while. Eventually I de...
by Selym
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What watch do you keep coming back to?
Replies: 43
Views: 1862

Re: What watch do you keep coming back to?

Let me guess. 6R35 was running very inconsistent and way out of specs. How was it after service? Exactly! I bought it new and it ran great for a couple of months. Then, it started losing time and the amplitude was low (<200º, IIRC). I lost interest in it and put it away for a while. Eventually I de...
by Selym
Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What watch do you keep coming back to?
Replies: 43
Views: 1862

Re: What watch do you keep coming back to?

I've been wearing this almost every day since it came back from warranty service just under a year ago. :shrug:

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by Selym
Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Any thoughts on Apple’s Vision Pro?
Replies: 8
Views: 1331

Re: Any thoughts on Apple’s Vision Pro?

Not for me, but to each his own.

The older I get, the more I want to unplug.
by Selym
Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Vintage Forum
Topic: Just got the itch for for another vintage diver
Replies: 17
Views: 1343

Re: Just got the itch for for another vintage diver

Very cool! Does the crown screw down?
by Selym
Sat Feb 03, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Vintage Forum
Topic: Just got the itch for for another vintage diver
Replies: 17
Views: 1343

Re: Just got the itch for for another vintage diver

Very nice! The case reminds be of this Helbros I picked up at an antiques store years ago.

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by Selym
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 301794

Re: New Seiko Thread

Beside size, what really killed it for me is the high polished insert & bezel “teeth”. It lost all of the detail and grip from over polishing. Just like the 6309 vs SPR Turtles. The OGs were finished to a higher standard. Compare the bezel knurling on a 6309 to that of an SRP. Even the early SKX007...
by Selym
Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Scratched An Itch (Incoming)
Replies: 18
Views: 927

Re: Scratched An Itch (Incoming)

The older I get, the less I dislike gold.

That's a nice looking watch, Matt!
by Selym
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:23 pm
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 301794

Re: New Seiko Thread

Calvelo wrote:
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:10 am
If Seiko had affordable divers that were also accurate I would own one.
I guess "affordable" is relative, but my SBDX001 Marine Master is nearly quartz-accurate.
by Selym
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: Car Spotting
Replies: 924
Views: 206191

Re: Car Spotting

Saw a bug like this coming off the highway on my way home yesterday. "I want one of those" rang through my head. It would be fun to drop a modern Subaru engine in a Super Beetle. Horrible swap motor. They overheat like crazy in swap applications…. I’ve messed with several, including one in a 914 an...
by Selym
Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: Car Spotting
Replies: 924
Views: 206191

Re: Car Spotting

HapaHapa wrote:
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:45 am
Saw a bug like this coming off the highway on my way home yesterday. "I want one of those" rang through my head.
It would be fun to drop a modern Subaru engine in a Super Beetle.
by Selym
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Hey guys![New Member Intro]
Replies: 29
Views: 1192

Re: Hey guys![New Member Intro]

Welcome!

For what it's worth, I think black coated watches look good with a little bit of wear.
by Selym
Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: WRUW - Saturday 1/13/24
Replies: 36
Views: 1322

Re: WRUW - Saturday 1/13/24

59yukon01 wrote:
Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:19 am
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Just occurred to me that my OM (that I bought new) is 18 years old. Time flies.
by Selym
Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: benrus citation, anyone familiar with this?
Replies: 5
Views: 377

Re: benrus citation, anyone familiar with this?

It's all-steel and looks sporty. I wouldn't mind being issued that Citation. Kind of reminds me of a Seiko 5 Sports I used to own.

200-m W/R, but it doesn't look like a screw-down crown. Looks too small.
by Selym
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Update...
Replies: 34
Views: 2345

Re: Update...

Do you have different phone numbers for people calling you from west of the Rockies and from east of the Rockies?

Just kidding. Congrats on your engagement and your new place!
by Selym
Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State
Replies: 38
Views: 2499

Re: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State

Property tax is the most egregious form of taxation. You never truly own your home and your land if you're forced to pay tax on it in perpetuity.
by Selym
Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State
Replies: 38
Views: 2499

Re: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State

Glad to see Massive Two Shits is on the list. I could do with less traffic.
by Selym
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Rolex Forum
Topic: A Proper Rolex…
Replies: 7
Views: 1892

Re: A Proper Rolex…

I hate to be a pedant, but shouldn't it be "FUCK 'EM"?
by Selym
Sun Nov 12, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: Ladyboys
Replies: 8
Views: 2244

Re: Ladyboys

Chocodove wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 10:32 am
Disappointed in thread content based on title.
I'm going for the clicks! :lol: