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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Joeprez » Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:32 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:55 am
Joeprez wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote:
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And I left with the green Willard Image
These all look fantastic. Congrats on the Willard!
Thanks
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Congrat on the Willard Brice, and thanks for the pictures of the 187 and the blue Willard. Think I'm liking the 185 more now (SPB143 still on the race) as I want to wear either of those watches on natos. The 187 does look great for bracelet duty.
Thanks buddy.
I’ll say this on the new MM200...
case work is great, the lines, facets, finish... looks nicer and more refined than that of the Willard. I Iove the style but it does wear tall and doesn’t sit as flat vs. the Willard which sat so well on the wrist. The MM200 bracelet was more to my liking with its flatter long beveled links... it also suits the watch style better imo.

The MM200 dial didn’t seem as nice and crisp as the Willard, maybe it’s the crystal. Maybe subjective but looking at dial/date, the Willard seems a step above in quality.
Biggest difference was the bezel, I much prefer the material of the MM200 bezel, more refined and modern, but the operation and feel is just way superior on the Willard which is surprisingly outstanding in this area for an “affordable” seiko. The MM200 bezel felt a bit sloppy, not as firm yet smooth and precise.
I couldn’t decide between the two blue Seikos.
Thanks for the info Brice. The Willard is a watch that I truly dont understand. It is a great watch for the money, and I'm grabbing it more than any other watch I have. The dial is mezmerizing, same as the crystal, just the right amount of height. I like wearing my Seiko Turtle, but the dimensions of the Willard case are great for my wrist.

Regarding the MM200, I did not like how the dial looked. Guess I would prefer something less shiny on a blue dial watch. And if it seats higher than the Willard on the wrist, I might not love it on a nato. Guess I will try the SPB143 first. Thanks again!
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by TSD » Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:47 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:00 pm
Congratulations fellas. I gotta stop looking at threads like this.
Just heard from our local AD that he has the black, green, and blue dial “Willard” available again, in case anyone needs an intro. :salute:

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Joeprez » Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:52 pm

TSD wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:47 pm
hoppyjr wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:00 pm
Congratulations fellas. I gotta stop looking at threads like this.
Just heard from our local AD that he has the black, green, and blue dial “Willard” available again, in case anyone needs an intro. :salute:
Tom is great at those :cheers:
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Chocodove » Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:59 pm

Joeprez wrote:
TSD wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:47 pm
hoppyjr wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:00 pm
Congratulations fellas. I gotta stop looking at threads like this.
Just heard from our local AD that he has the black, green, and blue dial “Willard” available again, in case anyone needs an intro. :salute:
Tom is great at those :cheers:
The best.
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by TSD » Wed Dec 23, 2020 3:03 pm

Chocodove wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:59 pm
Joeprez wrote:
TSD wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:47 pm
hoppyjr wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:00 pm
Congratulations fellas. I gotta stop looking at threads like this.
Just heard from our local AD that he has the black, green, and blue dial “Willard” available again, in case anyone needs an intro. :salute:
Tom is great at those :cheers:
The best.
Aww shucks. :3some:

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jimyritz » Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:34 pm

mattcantwin wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:50 pm
jimyritz wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:47 am
Congrats Brice, that Willard is one of my favorite Seiko offerings, perfect combo w/the black strap.
And another perfect combo; thanks to Art.



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Very nice Matt!

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by rockmastermike » Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:37 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:
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Thanks Guys. Very happy with it and seems to be aligned well.
Put it in an old canavs too
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Congratulations :cheers:
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by mtb2104 » Fri Dec 25, 2020 1:57 am

Merry Christmas to DWC families! :cheers:

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Torrid » Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:12 am

I'm really wanting that blue Willard. Looks spectacular.

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Post by CGSshorty » Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:13 am

Torrid wrote:I'm really wanting that blue Willard. Looks spectacular.
Mine will be here next week.
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Jeep99dad » Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:15 am

mtb2104 wrote:Merry Christmas to DWC families! :cheers:

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That looks great
Merde Alors! Et Vive Les Francais! :)

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jtbenson » Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:16 am

2nd that!
and happy holidays to you and yours also
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New Seiko Thread

Post by SoCal C4S » Fri Dec 25, 2020 10:38 am

Wrong thread.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Joeprez » Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:17 am

CGSshorty wrote:
Torrid wrote:I'm really wanting that blue Willard. Looks spectacular.
Mine will be here next week.
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by CGSshorty » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:53 am

Green MM200 (new version):
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by gonzomantis » Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:39 am

That’s nice, except the gold seconds hand looks like an afterthought.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Chocodove » Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:43 am

I wish the bezels matched the dials on these new MM200's.
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Morethan1 » Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:17 am

Chocodove wrote:
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I wish the bezels matched the dials on these new MM200's.
Will probably be a special edition :lol:

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by CGSshorty » Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:58 am

Morethan1 wrote:
Chocodove wrote:
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I wish the bezels matched the dials on these new MM200's.
Will probably be a special edition :lol:
This one is an anniversary LE, I believe.
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Torrid » Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:35 pm

The green dial in these photos feels more Sumo like. Not sure why I feel that way about it, but I think it’ll be excellent at the size it is. I like the gold second hands matching the Diver 200m text. The Sumo is still my favorite Seiko case I’ve owned, even more so than the MM300, but it’s just too large.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by CGSshorty » Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:14 am

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by andrema » Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:03 am

The dark manta looks nice.
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by TSD » Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:03 am

I want to try the blue strap on that NAFT.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by 59yukon01 » Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:23 am

What is it with Seiko and that f*cking wart they keep adding to new models.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by CGSshorty » Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:25 am

andrema wrote:The dark manta looks nice.
So much better than the first Manta.
TSD wrote:I want to try the blue strap on that NAFT.
It looks great. I’m hoping they are available separately.
59yukon01 wrote:What is it with Seiko and that f*cking wart they keep adding to new models. Image
It’s terrible.
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