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Impressed with Seiya

Post by dnslater » Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:44 am

At my door 5 days from placing the order last Friday with Seiya. Spent 24 hours in customs. Still haven't even received an email response from Higuchi. First actual brand new watch in years.

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Post by hoppyjr » Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:47 am

Looks great! While I like Higuchi, he's slow as molasses when it comes to response.
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Post by craniotes » Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:07 pm

Yup, he's tops. I ordered my Lightning Yellow Rangeman on Friday and it showed up at my office yesterday. Homie ships FAST.

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Post by BBK357 » Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:11 pm

Awesome! Enjoy that beast
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Post by moishlashen » Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:13 pm

Nice. I bought mine from him too. Very solid transaction.
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Post by CesarG » Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:30 pm

Nice. Now, don't fuc with it.
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Post by Torrid » Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:33 pm

Seiya is great. I've bought a number of watches from him over the years and even a few straps.
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Post by KatGirl » Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:59 pm

I have a thing for JDM Seikos, and always use Seiya. Top notch vendor!
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Post by justsellbrgs » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:01 pm

Nick.... how do you like the 15 compared to the 07?
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Post by SCM64 » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:14 pm

Only heard good things about him. Bad ass watch too :cheers:
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Post by jimyritz » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:18 pm

Congrats on that one and good to know about CS...

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Post by matt.wu » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:19 pm

015 Tuna rocks. Congrats, Nick!
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Post by dnslater » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:20 pm

CesarG wrote:Nice. Now, don't fuc with it.
Not going to touch it. Perfect as it is........
justsellbrgs wrote:Nick.... how do you like the 15 compared to the 07?
They are obviously very similar, but the 15 just feels like it has additional refinement in the small details. Definitely worth the extra$$. I was working towards customizing my 007 to look 'like' the 15 but it still wasn't the same. The extra details like the perfectly engraved matte bezel insert, signed crown, silver surrounds on the dial markers, brushed hands and terrific bracelet really put it over the top. 007 seems like more of a rugged tool which looks great on a Nato, while the 15 is the culmination of all of Seiko's knowledge to date into the ultimate quartz professional diver.

Also after flipping a lot of watches, I have slowed down. Pretty much have just been wearing a Tuna at night/weekend and my PO (orange bezel 2500) by day. Wanted to actually buy a new watch for once that I know has never been opened. Several trips planned this year in tropical environments and may do some actual diving. :shh:
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Re: Impressed with Seiya

Post by Ryeguy » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:22 pm

Question on Seiya - my understanding is he is more of a "broker" than an AD. Did your warranty card come stamped from an AD in the unlikely event you would need Seiko service? Just curious as I am in the market and am weighing my options.

As a quick aside, I asked Higuchi for a quote and had a response within 24 hours. I'm deciding between Seiya, Ian and Higuchi.
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Post by dnslater » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:28 pm

Ryeguy wrote:Question on Seiya - my understanding is he is more of a "broker" than an AD. Did your warranty card come stamped from an AD in the unlikely event you would need Seiko service? Just curious as I am in the market and am weighing my options.

As a quick aside, I asked Higuchi for a quote and had a response within 24 hours. I'm deciding between Seiya, Ian and Higuchi.
I was under that impression as well. I know Higuchi is an authorized AD.

My warranty card is signed with the case and serial number, dated Feb 28, when I placed the order. Stamped with Japanese writing. No idea what it says. Also included a free battery change card, as they always do.

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Re: Impressed with Seiya

Post by Torrid » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:36 pm

Yeah he works with a dealer or a few. My Sumo is from him and is filled out properly and stamped.
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Post by Torrid » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:38 pm

craniotes wrote:Yup, he's tops. I ordered my Lightning Yellow Rangeman on Friday and it showed up at my office yesterday. Homie ships FAST.

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Re: Impressed with Seiya

Post by smalls » Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:52 pm

Love the 015! Congrats and enjoy!
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Post by JDC222 » Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:00 pm

Last new watch I bought from Seiya, arrived broken. Super slow shipping too.


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Post by toxicavenger » Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:02 pm

Seiya rocks, if you ever have a problem he will take care of any of the warranty issues.
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Post by JDC222 » Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:04 pm

toxicavenger wrote:Seiya rocks, if you ever have a problem he will take care of any of the warranty issues.
Not for me, big hassle so ended up having the pusher repaired myself...
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Post by BBK357 » Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:19 pm

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Post by marchone » Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:23 pm

I remember when that happened. I did not follow your resolution.
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Post by JDC222 » Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:32 pm

marchone wrote:I remember when that happened. I did not follow your resolution.
I just had the watch repaired myself, from a local AD and sold it with full disclosure.
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