New Seiko Thread

[59yukon01]

Seiko is introducing new straps......

https://monochrome-watches.com/the-seik ... ic-straps/

[Chocodove]

I quite like that greyish dial Willard, even with semi-piss lume.

[Mr_Pacman]

That green nato would be perfect for my green willard. I do like the grey dial willard as well

[rockmastermike]

Seiko is introducing new straps......

https://monochrome-watches.com/the-seik ... ic-straps/

I've had the Green and the Black and will probably try (rent) this one, too

[rockmastermike]

Then, I read the article and the above Capt Willard is 1650 USD and it's not even LE, it's a regular production model which was about what the aforementioned Black and Green models were

Like a lot watched these days, I like it, but not 1650 like it - hopefully will 1/2 of that on the used market

[Chocodove]

That has to be a mistake. I can't believe it would be several hundred more than the previous Willards.

[Mr_Pacman]

That has to be a mistake. I can't believe it would be several hundred more than the previous Willards.

Seems to be the current trend with Seiko. Slap a different color dial (green) on a MM200 and charge an extra $350 USD for it.

[tyd450]

What are green Willards going for on the secondary market these days? I think I see one in my future. I've tried my best to ignore them and suppress the urge but I think I will fail at that.

[Mr_Pacman]

What are green Willards going for on the secondary market these days? I think I see one in my future. I've tried my best to ignore them and suppress the urge but I think I will fail at that.

I just picked up a clean one for $850 CAD

[HapaHapa]

I like this:
"Capitalizing on the Japanese craftsmanship that the brand is proud to use in most of its collection..."

Most*
* Chapter ring alignment excluded

Aren't most of the Seiko products made outside of Japan? How can Made in Malaysia qualify as Japanese craftsmanship? Maybe they are referring to the premium lines.

[JP Chestnut]

Aren't most of the Seiko products made outside of Japan? How can Made in Malaysia qualify as Japanese craftsmanship? Maybe they are referring to the premium lines.

Japan has some of the most lax "made in" rules in the world. A Malaysian production line, staffed by nothing but Malaysian workers, overseen by a sufficient number of Japanese managers (IIRC it could just be one) qualifies as "made in Japan".

[toxicavenger]

So the current MM300 (SLA021) cases also have a crown tube that can't be replaced?

The SKX007 has a replaceable crown tube, correct? Maybe I'll just go that way. I can't handle a potential new case for a stripped crown tube. I'm careful but have had it happen a few times over the years.

The SKX007 (7S26-0020 case) does not have a replaceable crown tube. It's either epoxied, welded, or press-fit into the case, and not available as a replacement part.

I've owned my SBDX001 (8L35-0010 case) for 11 years, and I haven't worn out the case tube yet. The threads on the crown and tube still work as new.

I seem to remember someone having an 8L35-0010 case tube replaced by Seiko. If memory serves, they drilled out the bad tube and laser-welded in a new one. So, it can be done.

Didn’t Terry replace his MM300 tube with a trip lock?

I think so, but I remember someone else having one repaired by Seiko.

Sharkfin Dave had one of the LE SBDX's that had to go back to Japan for a new case. The tube is not replaceable. I changed out the one on mine because I listened to forum lore regarding tube issues.

[andrema]

[mattcantwin]

Probably going to add this, SPB213.

[Chocodove]

Probably going to add this, SPB213.

Me too. AD is keeping one aside for me whenever they arrive.

[mattcantwin]

Me too. AD is keeping one aside for me whenever they arrive.

I'm on the waiting list at Topper's.

[Selym]

I wish they had a little color on the dial (maybe "DIVER'S 200m" in red or orange). Most of the Prospex offerings are pretty much devoid of color, except for the "Arnie".

[r.palace]

I wish they had a little color on the dial (maybe "DIVER'S 200m" in red or orange). Most of the Prospex offerings are pretty much devoid of color, except for the "Arnie".

Agreed. Orange would’ve been a nice touch.

[mattcantwin]

I wish they had a little color on the dial (maybe "DIVER'S 200m" in red or orange).
Most of the Prospex offerings are pretty much devoid of color, except for the "Arnie".

Minute markers on the dial are blue to match the second hand; I'm fine with just the blue and white.

[HapaHapa]

I wish they had a little color on the dial (maybe "DIVER'S 200m" in red or orange). Most of the Prospex offerings are pretty much devoid of color, except for the "Arnie".

Agreed. Orange would’ve been a nice touch.

Like Explorer II? Yes would be nice.

[jswing]

Probably going to add this, SPB213.

Me too. AD is keeping one aside for me whenever they arrive.

I was supposed to get one, but buying two watches in the past week I'm going to need to pass. I was really looking forward to it.

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[toxicavenger]

I wish they had a little color on the dial (maybe "DIVER'S 200m" in red or orange). Most of the Prospex offerings are pretty much devoid of color, except for the "Arnie".

Agreed. Orange would’ve been a nice touch.

totally. that would be sick. like the topper 200mm

[jswing]

You could sell me the Explorer and voilà

Well, that would solve one problem, but create a new one lol.

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[Jeep99dad]

Probably going to add this, SPB213.

I want that one

[AtomicTom]

Not sure if everyone had time to see Seiko's Prospex Baby Tuna and Monster
Save The Ocean Antarctica models already.

Both the watches have a nice gradient blue ice-like texture dial with cool
penguin footprints. Along with 200m WR, Hardlex crystals, and unidirectional
bezels. However, the Bay Tuna has a 43.2mm case with 4R35 inside. As well
as a gray silicon strap. While the Monster has a 42.4mm case with Seiko 4R36
behind things, and a stainless steel bracelet instead.

Check them out...




















Monochrome, and Seiko with much more...

https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-pr ... -on-price/

https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en