62MAS-Inspired Seiko Dive Watch

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:30 pm

That's cheap.

MikeyLikesIt · Post by **MikeyLikesIt** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:03 pm

Is the clasp 18mm?

streetracer101 · Post by **streetracer101** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:16 pm

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:32 pm
Done.

Thanks bro. Beautiful watch. I wish I could, but I am going to sit this one out.

Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:21 pm

I do think it looks nice. Fully agree that it should live on straps but a bracelet option is always nice to have.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:24 pm

MikeyLikesIt wrote:Is the clasp 18mm?

Not sure, mine is still wrapped up. I do know the MM300 clasp fits, per posts on WUS.

tmw · Post by **tmw** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:26 pm

Got the chance to wear it all day finally.

Damn nice. Comfortable. Dial, case, bezel all strong.

Maybe watch of the year so far?

Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:32 pm

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:24 pm

MikeyLikesIt wrote:Is the clasp 18mm?
Not sure, mine is still wrapped up. I do know the MM300 clasp fits, per posts on WUS.

MM300 clasp is 18mm for those wondering.

Chocodove · Post by **Chocodove** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:28 pm

Nice, Ed. I think it looks great on you.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:21 pm

More shots after I neutered the nato.

zepp21 · Post by **zepp21** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:42 pm

So is this a reissue LE or will this be standard Japanese market issue as well?

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hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:45 pm

zepp21 wrote:So is this a reissue LE or will this be standard Japanese market issue as well?

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Limited Edition of 2000 pieces worldwide. There will be no more.

There is a new version due this month, but it's not to this level. It is attractive, 43mm, and runs a 6R15 motor.

2ar2c1 · Post by **2ar2c1** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:09 am

so what's the range of LE numbers here?

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:19 am

2ar2c1 wrote:so what's the range of LE numbers here?

???

0001-2000/2000

Ryeguy · Post by **Ryeguy** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:33 am

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:19 am

2ar2c1 wrote:so what's the range of LE numbers here?
???

0001-2000/2000

Mine is #1712 / 2000

I brought my SKX007, Shogun and MM300 in to take some comparison shots for a review. I will say the bezel action on this is superb.

I've always liked Seiko bezel action, but this one is just a step above. It feels almost fluid, and dampened, yet well defined clicks with zero backlash or slop.

On the strap it feels almost petite next to the MM300, but for me with my skinny wrists, this isn't a bad thing at all.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:48 am

I agree, the bezel is fantastic

Everything on the watch is smooth in operation and nicely done. It lives up to the hype for sure.

Ryeguy · Post by **Ryeguy** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:03 pm

Some quick an dirty comparison shots.

Against the MM300:

Against the Shogun:

Side by side:

All three:

Still very much in the honeymoon period, but for me, this watch wears perfectly. The MM300 was my personal grail when I first got into collecting and will always have a place in my watch box, but in reality I rarely wear it for days on end. It is a big, thick, watch that you know you are wearing.

The Shogun is a favorite due to its Diashield Ti construction. It is also a large watch, but it seems to hide it's size well being relatively thin and light weight.

The SLA017 wears very well on my 7 inch wrist.

I think the SLA017 would compare well in size / wear-ability to a Sub rather than to either of my other Seiko's. When I get the chance, I'll post some photos of it against a GMTiiC for visual comparison. If Todd stops by on his way south from Maine, maybe we can get the Sub comparison shots.

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:05 pm

Thank you for the pics with Shogun, all of my illusions are instantly gone. Waiting for the blue

Ryeguy · Post by **Ryeguy** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:12 pm

Panerai7 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:05 pm
Thank you for the pics with Shogun, all of my illusions are instantly gone. Waiting for the blue

I don't know whether to say "you are welcome" or "I'm sorry"... maybe both.

It wears like a 40mm diver. Great for those of us with smaller wrists, but not for everyone - especially those who are used to wearing 44mm watches routinely.

I'm sure your old Orient Star 300MM diver would dwarf this SLA017. I've had similar illusions of buying one of those but knew I'd never wear it due to the size.

Sometimes (rarely) it is OK to be scrawny I guess

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:14 pm

I was searching on japanese websites for one today. Makes Shogun look like a huge tank and it was my smallest diver I've worn in the past few years.
It's bitter sweet, you're welcome and I'm sorry both apply

This pic fn killed me, Shogun wears smaller than SKX

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:30 pm

Seppia wrote:I definitely agree on your main point though, I'm sure the new 62Mas would wear small on you

My only reservation (and I already own two LOL) is the size. It seems small when I compare it to my others, but on wrist it seems fine. It really does wear like the 16600 SD.

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:42 pm

Ed can you do me a favor since we have similar size wrists
Can you thread a castrated NATO through so the buckle is in the middle of the wrist back, please ?

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:49 pm

Panerai7 wrote:Ed can you do me a favor since we have similar size wrists
Can you thread a castrated NATO through so the buckle is in the middle of the wrist back, please ?

I can, but won't be home until later.

I think the nato hardware makes it look larger.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:50 pm

Seppia wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Seppia wrote:I definitely agree on your main point though, I'm sure the new 62Mas would wear small on you

My only reservation (and I already own two LOL) is the size. It seems small when I compare it to my others, but on wrist it seems fine. It really does wear like the 16600 SD.

Art wears larger watches.
You always rocked smaller ones like the EZM3F (which I think you shouldn't sell).
I think this seiko looks perfect on you, as it would on Art, I was extrapolating based on his taste for larger pieces.

Thanks. I'm still deciding.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 3:21 pm

Here's a photo that someone posted on WUS.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 3:33 pm

Seppia wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Seppia wrote:I definitely agree on your main point though, I'm sure the new 62Mas would wear small on you

My only reservation (and I already own two LOL) is the size. It seems small when I compare it to my others, but on wrist it seems fine. It really does wear like the 16600 SD.

Art wears larger watches.
You always rocked smaller ones like the EZM3F (which I think you shouldn't sell).
I think this seiko looks perfect on you, as it would on Art, I was extrapolating based on his taste for larger pieces.

I love the watch but I do think it seems small in these pics and the nato makes is a tad larger on the pic I imagine?

It'd be perfect on my wrist

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