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If there's a better watch for $180.00, I haven't found it...
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:39 am
by Bradystraps
Not sure why it took me so long to hop on the bandwagon.
Sent mine to Duarte for a domed sapphire and black date wheel. Fitted it on a Hirsch Pure.
As my Brit friends would say, "It's the bees knees and I'm over the moon!".
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:43 am
by hoppyjr
They are cool. I dig that crystal too.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:04 am
by Captdave
I've always liked these. Never owned one but have always wanted to.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:13 am
by Monkeyfudger
Yep, love mine and was stunned by the quality when I got it!
How dome like is the dome?
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:18 am
by Bradystraps
Monkeyfudger wrote:Yep, love mine and was stunned by the quality when I got it!
How dome like is the dome?
Just cool enough to give the effect without overdoing it. Definitely gives the watch a different look from the stock crystal.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:18 am
by hobbit712
A run for the money?
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:29 am
by Bradystraps
Steve... I just picked up this new white dial version and it is a nice looking piece but not on the same level quality-wise as the Seiko, IMHO.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:33 am
by hidden by leaves
Yup. I'm getting kinda overloaded with these VFM divers...
+1 on the Orients, I prefer the "old" Makos (obviously
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:56 am
by DrWapenshaw
Model number of Seiko in original post?
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:02 am
by hidden by leaves
DrWapenshaw wrote:Model number of Seiko in original post?
SKX007 if I'm not mistaken.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:13 am
by Monkeyfudger
Bradystraps wrote:Monkeyfudger wrote:Yep, love mine and was stunned by the quality when I got it!
How dome like is the dome?
Just cool enough to give the effect without overdoing it. Definitely gives the watch a different look from the stock crystal.
Cool!
Mine on the thicker TF style NATO.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:15 am
by jeckyll
Hard to beat a 007 /009 for the money.
[THUMBS UP SIGN]
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:59 am
by foodle
Have always wanted a DLC'd one, but I'm having trouble justifying spending multiple times the base cost of the watch for a bead blast and DLC.
[stolen pic]
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 10:05 am
by jeckyll
foodle wrote:Have always wanted a DLC'd one, but I'm having trouble justifying spending multiple times the base cost of the watch for a bead blast and DLC.
[stolen pic]
I agree, looks great but really hard to get past the math
Unless you know it's a 'keeper' of course, then who cares ...
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:13 am
by toxicavenger
there was a guy on wus who drilled lugs on the SKX. great watch
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:04 pm
by apnk
Bradystraps wrote:Steve... I just picked up this new white dial version and it is a nice looking piece but not on the same level quality-wise as the Seiko, IMHO.
That's interesting and I was impressed with the mako I had. Might have to get the Seiko for a work watch.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:17 pm
by DrWapenshaw
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:25 pm
by hobbit712
nice....just not sure how well Ceracote holds up.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:28 pm
by apnk
Which watch would keep better time one of these or the new SRP7XX?
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:29 pm
by DrWapenshaw
hobbit712 wrote:nice....just not sure how well Ceracote holds up.
Son OF A!!! I thought just the dial was cerakoted and assumed the case was PVD, but you are right, it appears they have "PVD Strap", so they are talking about the buckle?
Crap!
No way I would wear a watch that was Cerakoted by someone else. Fine if I want to destroy a watch, but I am not going to buy one that way.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:22 pm
by dukerules
It's a great watch, but definitely has some shortcomings. The movement and case are mediocre, although the dial is fantastic. Bonus points for the killer Seiko diver heritage. Still, those shortcomings relegate it to true beater status for me.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:44 pm
by Nomadz
Vintage Seiko. Around 200 and cannot be beaten.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 2:14 pm
by dukerules
^^I wish I could find one for around $200. Seems like prices have skyrocketed recently
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 3:27 pm
by BBK357
The skx is an awesome watch for the price.
I wear my yellow a35 regularly for many years and I have a 173 with Jack right now waiting to get a sapphire dome.
Seiko does it right. And with the new SRP series you get a way better movement in a classic case, dial, handset combo. All for about twice as much as an SKX.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 3:50 pm
by HapaHapa
I like these. Tempted. I saw one like this recently but with orange chapter ring. Purists may laugh but I find it very cool.
