62MAS-Inspired Seiko Dive Watch

[Selym]

Apparently Seiko is going to release a 62MAS-inspired watch this fall.

http://wristsushi.proboards.com/post/140183/thread

[Chocodove]

If true, I'm very curious to see what they do with it.

[r.palace]

Nothing exciting

[Selym]

If the size is reasonable (both diameter AND thickness) and it doesn't cost a kidney it's going to be mine.

The rumor is it'll use the 8L35. If that's true, I think it'll be priced closer to the Marine Master than the Turdle.

[pbj204]

[gonzomantis]

^^^ that looks pretty good

[Chocodove]

Not bad at all. Where is this from?

[59yukon01]

^^^It's been posted on both SCWF and WUS. This rumor is picking up steam and looks like it may be a reality.

[hoppyjr]

Let's hope it happens and we don't miss the initial order. I'd be all over one of those.

[Jeep99dad]

Wow. I'm in!!
Any price rumor and size ?? 40mm please. no 36-38


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[BSears]

From the forum link posted above, there was a comment that pricing is going to be in the neighborhood of $3k but with nothing confirmed, I would wait before selling everything off or going off about the price.

[toxicavenger]

For 3k it better have a finished movement like a GS and actually be regulated. I don't think they will have many buyers at 3k like they would at 350-700.

[Jeep99dad]

I was guessing it'd be 1500-2000


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[Chocodove]

I'd be in at MM300 pricing levels, but $3k is a bit of a stretch unless it's something really special.

[mikeylacroix]

$3k is going into GS pricing...dang

[dukerules]

$3K?!? Wow.

[59yukon01]

They should put either a 4r36 or 6R15 and sell them to the masses, and throw in a misaligned chapter ring for true Seiko authenticity.

[hoppyjr]

If it ran the MM300 movement (6L35?) in the finished "b" variation and was regulated, I'd see it selling in the $1500-2000 range and still being successful.

That said, I'd prefer a lesser motor and sub-$1k price.

[dukerules]

The 62MAS design is cool, but I think a lot of the love for it comes from the fact that it was the first true Japanese dive watch. I loved the one I had, but it almost looked like a Datejust on the wrist. I find the 6105 and 6309 designs much more diver-like, and I suspect a 6105 redo would sell like hotcakes, just as the SRPNAFTs have.

[toxicavenger]

A 6159 might pull me in at 3K

[marchone]

That looks really good. If it's smaller and thinner than the MM300 with an 8L35 in it.

[dnslater]

My guess is 8L35 or a variant. 8l35 in the MM300 has 26 jewels and a white date wheel at 3'oclock. This says 26 jewels on the dial.

[sierra11b]

This shows promise.

This is how it always leaks... some shitty catalog shot and then reality some months later. Seiko is combing the threads. I've been talking about a 6R15 62MAS for a couple years. Not sure if I'd be a buyer with the 8L35 as it will likely put it in the $2k range, and it'll be hard to out do the mm300 in looks, but it will be a hit regardless.

Might have to send an email to kobayashi to see what he's heard.

If that one photo is any indication of its real design it has the beveled-style mm300 hands. I may have to make this one happen.

[59yukon01]

Different angle.

[Jeep99dad]

I was thinking it'd use the same mvt as MM300 and would be under 2k.
The MM 300 is a great watch but too tall and heavy for its size for many. This could be more wearable and with a more vintage vibe. Right up my alley

3k I'm out
Running


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