SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
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SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Hey guys. I recently got a Seiko Shogun (with a sapphire upgrade) in a trade. I’ve always been a micro-brand guy and this is my first Seiko.
I’m having trouble bonding with it and was hoping some of you guys could help me appreciate it better.
I know this is a WUSsy question, but I honestly don’t want to flip it and later find out I screwed up. Help?
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I’m having trouble bonding with it and was hoping some of you guys could help me appreciate it better.
I know this is a WUSsy question, but I honestly don’t want to flip it and later find out I screwed up. Help?
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Here it is:
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
effing dupe sorry
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Flip it. You'll get paid and get that awful looking watch off your hands
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Lol you making an offer?r.palace wrote:Flip it. You'll get paid and get that awful looking watch off your hands
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
No lie last Seiko I owned was a Monster with a faulty movement.
I guess I was hoping for some Seiko info. I have no idea what makes a higher end Seiko higher end. Is the movement in this one better than others?
I’m used to reading about Swiss movements and seeing micros use the Myota stuff. I’m lost.
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I guess I was hoping for some Seiko info. I have no idea what makes a higher end Seiko higher end. Is the movement in this one better than others?
I’m used to reading about Swiss movements and seeing micros use the Myota stuff. I’m lost.
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
I can't help you. I've tried to talk myself into letting mine go several times. Too versatile to do as it works on most all straps. Probably the reason you're not bonding is you have it on that awful rubber it comes with.
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Na. Owned two and flipped them.manitoujoe wrote:Lol you making an offer?r.palace wrote:Flip it. You'll get paid and get that awful looking watch off your hands
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
It’s packing the 6R movement, which is upgrade over the 7S or 4R.manitoujoe wrote:No lie last Seiko I owned was a Monster with a faulty movement.
I guess I was hoping for some Seiko info. I have no idea what makes a higher end Seiko higher end. Is the movement in this one better than others?
I’m used to reading about Swiss movements and seeing micros use the Myota stuff. I’m lost.
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Try it on leather. The bracelet is light but has little flexibility.
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
You're right about that rubber strap. It's weird, like resin. I do have a jungle shiznit. Lemme try it. Thanks!
And Eric, thanks about the movement. I can't keep them straight.
And Eric, thanks about the movement. I can't keep them straight.
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
It is one of the best wearing 44mm watches made.
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SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Speaking of you, T:
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Whoever did the crystal swap did a good job on the AR:
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Completely agree with T.
Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
I like it- I was super excited to get one in a trade last fall. I had this newer version with the stupid X... i despise the X. I also did not like the hands.
Pros? Titanium and classic Seiko dial. Nice watch... but if I tried another it would be the older version with no X.
I assume this is great on nato. Light weight and 20mm.. that’s my ideal nato watch.
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Pros? Titanium and classic Seiko dial. Nice watch... but if I tried another it would be the older version with no X.
I assume this is great on nato. Light weight and 20mm.. that’s my ideal nato watch.
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
^^^Actually lug width is 22mm, and it's made for Natos, but canvas works great as well.
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
o_O
Canvas. That's a great pic, buddy! (Fellow Louisville guy,too!)
Canvas. That's a great pic, buddy! (Fellow Louisville guy,too!)
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May have to grab a beer one day.manitoujoe wrote:o_O
Canvas. That's a great pic, buddy! (Fellow Louisville guy,too!)
Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Worked great on leather and canvas for me
Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Regarding what makes a Shogun special....
It is a great strap watch. Big but super comfortable due to the Titanium construction. diashield finish means none of the typical Ti drawbacks. Normal brilliant Seiko lume. 6r15 is nice and rugged and has a 50+ hour power reserve. That being said, if your not bonding with it, it probably isn’t the right watch for you.
It is a great strap watch. Big but super comfortable due to the Titanium construction. diashield finish means none of the typical Ti drawbacks. Normal brilliant Seiko lume. 6r15 is nice and rugged and has a 50+ hour power reserve. That being said, if your not bonding with it, it probably isn’t the right watch for you.
Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
The 6R movement's biggest advancement (IMO) is the SPRON mainspring. This is a patented alloy which is anti magnetic, highly corrosion resistant, and offers enhanced power storage capabilities (hence the 50 hour power reserve over the 38 or so as seen in something like a 2824-2).
The Ti case construction with Diashield is another unique feature as pointed out by Nick.
The only negative I can point out is the bracelet. It is well constructed, but the style isn't to my liking. I'm hoping CrafterBlue comes out with a fitted rubber style for this model some day.
FWIW, I've only had a handful of unsolicited compliments on my watches during my years of collecting. The Shogun is one that gets compliments. It punches well above its cost.
The Ti case construction with Diashield is another unique feature as pointed out by Nick.
The only negative I can point out is the bracelet. It is well constructed, but the style isn't to my liking. I'm hoping CrafterBlue comes out with a fitted rubber style for this model some day.
FWIW, I've only had a handful of unsolicited compliments on my watches during my years of collecting. The Shogun is one that gets compliments. It punches well above its cost.
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
That x has ruined a lot of seiko’s for me!
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Re: SBDC029 Seiko Shogun advice
Love the Shogun, and it loves a NATO :-)
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