New Prospex divers to be released in 2016...

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Post by 4pfrench » Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:59 am

59yukon01 wrote:Then again it could be marketing genius from Seiko. Leak just enough, shady pictures included, and sit back and view the watch frenzy it created. Then sell millions in the spring when released.
That is way more sophisticated social marketing than Seiko has ever been capable of...
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Post by Sidheguitarist » Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:40 am

sierra11b wrote:Seems like a pretty involved prank to pull. It would take someone like me hours but maybe someone else minutes. :shrug:
Petre/Terpits could do the add, put a DWC'ers face on the brochure and post it here, while waiting for a light to change in rush hour traffic.
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Post by r.palace » Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:13 pm

Sidheguitarist wrote:
sierra11b wrote:Seems like a pretty involved prank to pull. It would take someone like me hours but maybe someone else minutes. :shrug:
Petre/Terpits could do the add, put a DWC'ers face on the brochure and post it here, while waiting for a light to change in rush hour traffic.
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Post by sierra11b » Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:23 pm

Seppia wrote:Yeah I mean, we're talking about the same brand that manages to come out with marketing pictures so awful that you cannot distinguish a grand Seiko from a $100 watch, judging from their catalogues.
Good point. This is what I'm thinking.

They're coming, fellas! We've seen this movie from Seiko before many times with the similarly leaked ads. Not to mention they love to run similar handsets for awhile on a particular movement. In this case they are due to release the rally diver with the same hands on a 4r36 this Winter.

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Post by ZASKAR36 » Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:28 pm

4pfrench wrote:
59yukon01 wrote:Then again it could be marketing genius from Seiko. Leak just enough, shady pictures included, and sit back and view the watch frenzy it created. Then sell millions in the spring when released.
That is way more sophisticated social marketing than Seiko has ever been capable of...
My blind fanboism, especially for this model, likes to think they're stepping up their game in a big way. :)
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Post by jeckyll » Sat Oct 24, 2015 3:29 pm

On second thought, I couldn't care less if they make these.

Hell, I already have a 6309, hacking with Saphire :grin: ... and it doesn't have a freaking X on the dial :lol:
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Post by River Rat » Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:29 pm

I will have to see real photos of these when they come out. If they look better than those catalog photos, might be the first new watch I will have bought in years. Anyone know the price? That might be a turn off.

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Post by 59yukon01 » Sat Oct 24, 2015 5:37 pm

$250 to $300 is what I've read so far.

Edit...also just read this on WUS. More misdirection maybe?

just an update. SRP773 SRP775 SRP777 SRP779 will be released this December while the SRP787K1 and SRP789K1 will be released in May/June 2016.

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Post by smalls » Sat Oct 24, 2015 6:18 pm

59yukon01 wrote:$250 to $300 is what I've read so far.

Edit...also just read this on WUS. More misdirection maybe?

just an update. SRP773 SRP775 SRP777 SRP779 will be released this December while the SRP787K1 and SRP789K1 will be released in May/June 2016.
Sweet! Sooner than expected! :thumbsup:

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Post by sierra11b » Sat Oct 24, 2015 6:23 pm

I just sent an email to Kobayashi to try and get to the bottom of this asking to pre-order the SRP773.

I'll keep you posted once I get a response.

Wife was ready to purchase one for me today for my birthday and I don't want to let this opportunity slip by. :lol:

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Post by sierra11b » Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:38 pm

From Kobayashi:

"Thank you for contacting.

For those outside of Japan model, not on the market in Japan.

SBEX003 will be released in November.

Best Regards."


Appears to a non-JDM model. I sent attached pictures in the email so he seems aware.

Like the SBEX003 plug... Quick, someone contact MM300! :mrgreen:

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Post by sierra11b » Sun Oct 25, 2015 2:07 pm

So now that we know (at least I didn't before) this isn't a JDM model where can one get or pre-order one?

I've never actually bought a Seiko from USDM or any other market before.

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Post by mariod » Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:06 am

I got an email from Higuchi this morning and he also confirmed that these will be available only outside of Japan. Rob van Monsterwatches posted on WUS that they have been announced to be coming to the Netherlands as well so I think that these can be ordered from him. Or check with the big online seller creationwatches and/or skywatches?
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Post by jswing » Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:13 am

A new 6309? I'm in. As much as I've said I don't mind the X logo, I don't care for it on this. :rolleyes: But I'll live with it. What's next, a reissued 6105? :pray: Oh, and one last hope is that they upgrade the rubber strap like they did with the Tunas.
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Post by jeckyll » Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:15 am

Jeff: Would you pick this new one over an actual 6309?

Serious question as I'm curious and thinking about that myself :)
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Post by jswing » Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:23 am

jeckyll wrote:Jeff: Would you pick this new one over an actual 6309?

Serious question as I'm curious and thinking about that myself :)

I would. I did a stint with vintage watches, and I love the idea of them, but I really prefer wearing a modern watch with vintage looks.

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Post by jeckyll » Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:41 am

jswing wrote:
jeckyll wrote:Jeff: Would you pick this new one over an actual 6309?

Serious question as I'm curious and thinking about that myself :)

I would. I did a stint with vintage watches, and I love the idea of them, but I really prefer wearing a modern watch with vintage looks.
Interesting. Thanks Jeff.

I only have one 'vintage' which is my 6309 and I haven't taken it diving, not sure that I would. Though it was tested when Jack worked on it so I really should perform just fine. But I've worn it for pretty much everything else, from cycling to gym to motorcyle riding, even offroading.

But I understand that there is always that slight concern in the back of the head about 'should I really use this watch for it' :)
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Post by hoppyjr » Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:49 am

Bjorn, you really should get rid of that old worn out 6309 and get a nice new one.

PM me so I can help you get there. :)

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Post by jeckyll » Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:56 am

hoppyjr wrote:Bjorn, you really should get rid of that old worn out 6309 and get a nice new one.

PM me so I can help you get there. :)
I'm surprised it took you this long. You're off your game Ed ;)
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Post by hoppyjr » Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:20 am

jeckyll wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Bjorn, you really should get rid of that old worn out 6309 and get a nice new one.

PM me so I can help you get there. :)
I'm surprised it took you this long. You're off your game Ed ;)
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Post by sierra11b » Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:50 am

jswing wrote:What's next, a reissued 6105? :pray:
Me too! :pray: They're due for another 6r15 diver and this re-issue makes it totally plausible.

A 6105 with 6r15 and stoplight hand would be a grand slam.

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Post by hoppyjr » Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:53 am

sierra11b wrote:
jswing wrote:What's next, a reissued 6105? :pray:
Me too! :pray: They're due for another 6r15 diver and this re-issue makes it totally plausible.

A 6105 with 6r15 and stoplight hand and 20 lug width would be a grand slam.
You forgot one thing.

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Post by dnslater » Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:49 am

jswing wrote:
jeckyll wrote:Jeff: Would you pick this new one over an actual 6309?

Serious question as I'm curious and thinking about that myself :)

I would. I did a stint with vintage watches, and I love the idea of them, but I really prefer wearing a modern watch with vintage looks.
I agree. Love the 6309, but concerned about timekeeping, Water resistance and lume. All of these would be addressed on the new version.... maybe not the timekeeping......

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Post by ZASKAR36 » Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:51 pm

mariod wrote:I got an email from Higuchi this morning and he also confirmed that these will be available only outside of Japan. Rob van Monsterwatches posted on WUS that they have been announced to be coming to the Netherlands as well so I think that these can be ordered from him. Or check with the big online seller creationwatches and/or skywatches?
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Such perfect timing. I've been saving cash for my next purchase, I know where that cash is going now :)

I think I'll also pick one up for my son. He's graduating 8th grade end of this year...could end up being a really nice heirloom type piece if he takes care of it.
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Post by kempoman » Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:02 pm

SBEX003!!? New to me.
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