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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by HapaHapa » Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:24 am

TSD wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:51 am
HapaHapa wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:06 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:50 pm
dnslater wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:09 am
Bob1035 wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 6:07 am
So the mythical "sub killer" is again just another giant GS.
If they would make this in 40-41mm I would take it in a hearbeat over a sub. I find it far more interesting.

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I love how that looks. In case anyone doesn't know, it's just under 44mm. That dude's wrist looks pretty slim, but I think the GS is deceptively small in that picture.
I’ve tried on a GS diver. Beautiful watch, but huge.
It wasn’t that huge. :lol:

I’ve had that GS since 2016. If this hi beat is like the spring drive, it wears low and much better balanced than an MM300, PO, etc.
I think i had on an 015 or 017 tuna that day. The blue GS was a stunner, but maybe felt big because it wore tall?
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Selym » Sat Sep 11, 2021 12:04 pm

I'm not wild about the polished "pinstripes" (for lack of a better term) on the bracelets that Seiko uses on their higher-end offerings.

Even the "Turdle" bracelet has them.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by TSD » Sat Sep 11, 2021 2:37 pm

HapaHapa wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:24 am
TSD wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:51 am
HapaHapa wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:06 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:50 pm
dnslater wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:09 am
Bob1035 wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 6:07 am
So the mythical "sub killer" is again just another giant GS.
If they would make this in 40-41mm I would take it in a hearbeat over a sub. I find it far more interesting.

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I love how that looks. In case anyone doesn't know, it's just under 44mm. That dude's wrist looks pretty slim, but I think the GS is deceptively small in that picture.
I’ve tried on a GS diver. Beautiful watch, but huge.
It wasn’t that huge. :lol:

I’ve had that GS since 2016. If this hi beat is like the spring drive, it wears low and much better balanced than an MM300, PO, etc.
I think i had on an 015 or 017 tuna that day. The blue GS was a stunner, but maybe felt big because it wore tall?
Good point, Eric. I’ve tried Steve’s 015 and it feels compact for a big watch (48 x 14.7). I think maybe the Tuna’s much shorter lug to lug.

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The SBGA071 is only 14 high and 50.5 L2L, but it wears real low and flat. I’ll be curious to see the hi beat in comparison.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by aikiman44 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:35 pm

That 071 is my favorite, beautiful blue dial, Spring drive.
"We'd better synchronize our watches."

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by TSD » Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:04 am

aikiman44 wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:35 pm
That 071 is my favorite, beautiful blue dial, Spring drive.
Thanks, Jay. For a Seiko, it's definitely unique. And I owe Eric big time for being there to bust that Shendizadeh scam. :fro:

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by toxicavenger » Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:07 am

the gs ti wears wonderful at 44mm

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by HapaHapa » Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:01 am

TSD wrote:
Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:04 am
aikiman44 wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:35 pm
That 071 is my favorite, beautiful blue dial, Spring drive.
Thanks, Jay. For a Seiko, it's definitely unique. And I owe Eric big time for being there to bust that Shendizadeh scam. :fro:
:cheers: It was a fun distraction.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by dnslater » Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:59 pm

TSD wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 2:37 pm
Good point, Eric. I’ve tried Steve’s 015 and it feels compact for a big watch (48 x 14.7). I think maybe the Tuna’s much shorter lug to lug.

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I won't even consider watches anymore unless they are 41mm and smaller, and relatively thin anymore.... however I sometimes wear my 015 on the weekends. Love the design and I guess it works for me as I see it as a weekend fun watch. Would never work as a daily office watch.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by AtomicTom » Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:16 am

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Mechanical, and Solar Chronographs?

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bracelets, along with 8R46 movement.



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case, sapphire crystal, 100m WR, colorful dials, along
with stainless steel bracelets, and V192 powering it all.


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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by dnslater » Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:55 am

Love the auto, but looks like it might wear like a tank. This solar is pretty hot.
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:07 am

dnslater wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:55 am
Love the auto, but looks like it might wear like a tank. This solar is pretty hot.
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I like the gray auto, but the size wouldn't work for me. I did pre-order the white solar though, I love a panda dial.

Here's something I'm trying to figure out, though. If the power reserve indicator is within that 6:00 subdial, where is the minute counter within that subdial? :scratch:

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by dnslater » Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:13 am

jswing wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:07 am
dnslater wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:55 am
Love the auto, but looks like it might wear like a tank. This solar is pretty hot.
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I like the gray auto, but the size wouldn't work for me. I did pre-order the white solar though, I love a panda dial.

Here's something I'm trying to figure out, though. If the power reserve indicator is within that 6:00 subdial, where is the minute counter within that subdial? :scratch:
If watch is not being used actively in chrono mode, it is always telling you the power reserve with that subdial. Once you start the chronograph, that dial switches to a chrono minute counter. Been used in a couple of Seiko's recently and is pretty novel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqAHAAjF44w

Would be fun to try this watch out. Curious how the chronograph impacts power reserve with solar.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by JBZ » Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:18 am

dnslater wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:13 am
jswing wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:07 am
dnslater wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:55 am
Love the auto, but looks like it might wear like a tank. This solar is pretty hot.
Image
I like the gray auto, but the size wouldn't work for me. I did pre-order the white solar though, I love a panda dial.

Here's something I'm trying to figure out, though. If the power reserve indicator is within that 6:00 subdial, where is the minute counter within that subdial? :scratch:
If watch is not being used actively in chrono mode, it is always telling you the power reserve with that subdial. Once you start the chronograph, that dial switches to a chrono minute counter. Been used in a couple of Seiko's recently and is pretty novel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqAHAAjF44w

Would be fun to try this watch out. Curious how the chronograph impacts power reserve with solar.
That's pretty cool. Interesting tech and it also keeps the power reserve from being the focal point of the dial every time you look at it (unlike just about every other power reserve).
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Thu Sep 30, 2021 1:04 pm

dnslater wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:13 am
jswing wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:07 am
dnslater wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:55 am
Love the auto, but looks like it might wear like a tank. This solar is pretty hot.
Image
I like the gray auto, but the size wouldn't work for me. I did pre-order the white solar though, I love a panda dial.

Here's something I'm trying to figure out, though. If the power reserve indicator is within that 6:00 subdial, where is the minute counter within that subdial? :scratch:
If watch is not being used actively in chrono mode, it is always telling you the power reserve with that subdial. Once you start the chronograph, that dial switches to a chrono minute counter. Been used in a couple of Seiko's recently and is pretty novel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqAHAAjF44w

Would be fun to try this watch out. Curious how the chronograph impacts power reserve with solar.
Cool, thanks! Looks like the release date is 11/6, so I hope to have one a couple days after that.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by dnslater » Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:05 am

jswing wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 1:04 pm

Cool, thanks! Looks like the release date is 11/6, so I hope to have one a couple days after that.
Dibs when you sell...

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:38 am

dnslater wrote:
Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:05 am
jswing wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 1:04 pm

Cool, thanks! Looks like the release date is 11/6, so I hope to have one a couple days after that.
Dibs when you sell...
Me? Sell? :lol:

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:39 am

Seppia wrote:
Fri Oct 01, 2021 6:57 am
jswing wrote:
Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:07 am

I like the gray auto, but the size wouldn't work for me. I did pre-order the white solar though, I love a panda dial.
Looks great, I may pick one up too.
Looking forward to your real life pics
Will post as soon as received. :cheers:

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by unsub073 » Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:37 am

The white one is really tempting. Looking forward to real world pics

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by AtomicTom » Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:45 am

Holy cow, I'm really glad everyone is liking these so much. :salute: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
And Jeff, wow, that is awesome that you already have one on
order like that. :excited: ..Man that was quick, and now the wait
begins, but am thinking it will be even more beautiful in person.
Some times you can just tell when a watch hits on all cylinders
right?!

This one's going to rock sir ! .. A GIANT congratulations ahead of
time to you on that !!!

A BIG thanks to everyone for chiming in on these !!!

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Djf1978 » Fri Oct 01, 2021 5:48 pm

Love those solar chrono’s. Thanx for posting tom

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by Djf1978 » Fri Oct 01, 2021 5:48 pm

Love those solar chrono’s. Thanx for posting tom

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New Seiko Thread

Post by r.palace » Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:50 pm

Seppia wrote:Also, Seiya said the two version have a slight color difference.
He sent me this picture but the two watches look totally identical to me except for the text on the bottom of the dial LOL
You don’t see the blue vs black sub dials?
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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Sun Oct 03, 2021 4:10 am

I'm glad I ordered the JDM version, much prefer the black subdials.

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by jswing » Sun Oct 03, 2021 6:34 am

This is odd. I trust Seiya to have correct info, but Seiko's site shows the US version with black subdials.Image

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Re: New Seiko Thread

Post by CGSshorty » Sun Oct 03, 2021 7:18 am

I believe the two watches are identical. The subdials appear to be black on both. The blue that you see is because the subdials are semi-translucent to accommodate the solar charging.
I’m not 100% on this, but everything I’ve found points to this being the case.
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