Seiko SBDX001 and SBDX017 differences
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Seiko SBDX001 and SBDX017 differences
There is a guy who did a small comparison of the two on WUS. He said the metal finish on the SBDX017 is a shade dark. And the lume is definitely a little brighter. He actually said the original version has more of a "creamy" looking lume to it. Oh and the lume on the newer version looks more refined in application (not as lumpy).
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nice but pretty much the same
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Seiko did "improve" their SLN, and the 17 has diashield. Except for the signed crown, they're otherwise pretty much the same.
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Isn't it just because the 017 is sitting elevated on its clasp?andrema wrote:That thing is YUUUUGE
FWIW, I'd prefer the creamy, lumpy lume of the 001.
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Typical size queens.hoppyjr wrote:I'd prefer the creamy, lumpy "lume".andrema wrote:That thing is YUUUUGE
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Sorry, off topic, Terry, but did they regulate yours when you had the stoplight seconds hand painted? Or was that just a mod?toxicavenger wrote:There is a guy who did a small comparison of the two on WUS. He said the metal finish on the SBDX017 is a shade dark. And the lume is definitely a little brighter. He actually said the original version has more of a "creamy" looking lume to it. Oh and the lume on the newer version looks more refined in application (not as lumpy).
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I haven't asked our local watchmaker if he can open my 001, yet. Would really like having it closer to +1 than the unadjusted BS it shipped at. The movement is clearly capable of holding great time.
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I agree, I recall really liking the warm creamy lume color. I believe it was hand applied.hoppyjr wrote: FWIW, I'd prefer the creamy, lumpy lume of the 001.
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I've heard that Diashield does slightly darken the finish. It seems like maybe that is true after all.
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It seems like I've come full circle yet again on the MM300. I'd really love to own one. I feel it would be the perfect companion to sit opposite of the SARX.
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I had it regulated and the hand painted at the same time. I always mod my watches.TSD wrote:Sorry, off topic, Terry, but did they regulate yours when you had the stoplight seconds hand painted? Or was that just a mod?toxicavenger wrote:There is a guy who did a small comparison of the two on WUS. He said the metal finish on the SBDX017 is a shade dark. And the lume is definitely a little brighter. He actually said the original version has more of a "creamy" looking lume to it. Oh and the lume on the newer version looks more refined in application (not as lumpy).
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I haven't asked our local watchmaker if he can open my 001, yet. Would really like having it closer to +1 than the unadjusted BS it shipped at. The movement is clearly capable of holding great time.
But now it is at my local watchmaker, due to me beating the hell out of it and it is losing time like crazy.
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Man what is with these Seiko regulator issues? I've had some real luck with 6R15s but the timing changes 3-4 times during break in fast, too slow, too fast, and usually settles in well. It's why I'm always afraid to have the regulation touched. I always expect it to have another shift after regulation due to my luck. The one time I did it settled again from +1 to -10 seconds a day.
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FYI - the 300MM is very easy to get access to. Pop the bezel off, then any caseback wrench will take the crystal off as long as you know that you must loosen it clockwise (not counterclockwise). The crown release is then exposed to view, and the movement comes out. Unlike the 6R15 or the 7S26, the 8L35 is a Grand Seiko level movement. Any adjustments made to it must be very tiny!
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When I first bought mine, it was gaining ten seconds per day. After demagnetizing it, I wore it for a month straight and it averaged +1 s/d. Try demagnetizing before escalating to something more invasive.TSD wrote:Sorry, off topic, Terry, but did they regulate yours when you had the stoplight seconds hand painted? Or was that just a mod?
I haven't asked our local watchmaker if he can open my 001, yet. Would really like having it closer to +1 than the unadjusted BS it shipped at. The movement is clearly capable of holding great time.
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I have a feeling the moveable stud carrier (the arm that one end of the hairspring is fixed to) on most Seiko movements is heavy enough that it's easily shifted given a good bump. This puts the escapement out of beat and affects the rate. If it moves toward the regulator arm, the rate decreases. If it moves away, the rate increases.toxicavenger wrote:But now it is at my local watchmaker, due to me beating the hell out of it and it is losing time like crazy.
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Yeah what you said....................... . I wear the hell out of my watches so no surprise it has happen. But my Aegir puts up with a ton abuse with no issues yet.Selym wrote:I have a feeling the moveable stud carrier (the arm that one end of the hairspring is fixed to) on most Seiko movements is heavy enough that it's easily shifted given a good bump. This puts the escapement out of beat and affects the rate. If it moves toward the regulator arm, the rate decreases. If it moves away, the rate increases.toxicavenger wrote:But now it is at my local watchmaker, due to me beating the hell out of it and it is losing time like crazy.
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Did you buy new? I've had a few overseas shipments get very mildly magnetized. I'm thinking it might have something to do with the customs scanning process. My last one ran +15 seconds and has settled in around +1 every 2-3 days after being demagnetized.Selym wrote:When I first bought mine, it was gaining ten seconds per day. After demagnetizing it, I wore it for a month straight and it averaged +1 s/d. Try demagnetizing before escalating to something more invasive.TSD wrote:Sorry, off topic, Terry, but did they regulate yours when you had the stoplight seconds hand painted? Or was that just a mod?
I haven't asked our local watchmaker if he can open my 001, yet. Would really like having it closer to +1 than the unadjusted BS it shipped at. The movement is clearly capable of holding great time.
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I bought it in new-to-new condition from a guy in Toronto (so while it wasn't new, it did go through customs at least twice in its life).Torrid wrote:Did you buy new? I've had a few overseas shipments get very mildly magnetized. I'm thinking it might have something to do with the customs scanning process. My last one ran +15 seconds and has settled in around +1 every 2-3 days after being demagnetized.Selym wrote:When I first bought mine, it was gaining ten seconds per day. After demagnetizing it, I wore it for a month straight and it averaged +1 s/d. Try demagnetizing before escalating to something more invasive.TSD wrote:Sorry, off topic, Terry, but did they regulate yours when you had the stoplight seconds hand painted? Or was that just a mod?
I haven't asked our local watchmaker if he can open my 001, yet. Would really like having it closer to +1 than the unadjusted BS it shipped at. The movement is clearly capable of holding great time.
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Bought this one owner SBDX001 from Tom (TSD) face to face yesterday. It's in perfect condition.
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Looks great,Wayne! Really good knowing that one's staying.marchone wrote:Bought this one owner SBDX001 from Tom (TSD) face to face yesterday. It's in perfect condition.
Had folks looking at the pile of metal on our bar table. Good times.
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Cool pic bro!marchone wrote:Bought this one owner SBDX001 from Tom (TSD) face to face yesterday. It's in perfect condition.
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A big congrats!marchone wrote:Bought this one owner SBDX001 from Tom (TSD) face to face yesterday. It's in perfect condition.
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Congrats. I've been eying another one myself.marchone wrote:Bought this one owner SBDX001 from Tom (TSD) face to face yesterday. It's in perfect condition.
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It's a great watch but all the fans of it know that. I shied away from it because of its height but it's time to try it. Since I got the bracelet adjusted I think the fit is fine and it's balanced well which I think is the most important part. I'm not fond of it on NATO but canvas or rubber might fill in the ends so it won't look so tall.
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