New Seiko Thread

[sierra11b]

Goddammit!

I’ve been saying for awhile how Seiko should make a low-mid range 6105 and they go and do it to the tune of approximately $1350.

It looks like a total home run, too! How in the hell am I going to justify a <$1400 6R35? Something would need flipping and I’m uncertain I would want to do that.

[spring-diver]

LE of 700 SLGA001 GS Diver

All new 5 Day Caliber 9RA5 120 hour power reserve
+-0.5 seconds a day +-10 seconds a month!

High-Intensity-Titanium (Grade5 Ti) case and bracelet with Ceramic bezel insert and High Definition sapphire crystal. Blue silicone diver strap included as well.














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[mattcantwin]

Seiko opened the floodgates this year

King Samurai- Ceramic Bezels, Sapphire w/ Cyclops

I like these.

[spring-diver]

Stupid question re: new 6105 being 42.5mm... will that be 9 to 3 or does it include the guard/crown.?

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Yes 9-3

[spring-diver]

Seiko 2020 Catalog


https://www.dropbox.com/s/450qtv54ktxq5 ... 0.pdf?dl=0




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[sierra11b]

Goddammit!

I’ve been saying for awhile how Seiko should make a low-mid range 6105 and they go and do it to the tune of approximately $1350.

It looks like a total home run, too! How in the hell am I going to justify a <$1400 6R35? Something would need flipping and I’m uncertain I would want to do that.

And not only it’s cheaper, it’s also much better than the LE: slightly smaller and less blingy.

I know.

[Selym]

Goddammit!

I’ve been saying for awhile how Seiko should make a low-mid range 6105 and they go and do it to the tune of approximately $1350.

It looks like a total home run, too! How in the hell am I going to justify a <$1400 6R35? Something would need flipping and I’m uncertain I would want to do that.

I hear you. The Turdles are still the best value for money.

[toxicavenger]

Goddammit!

I’ve been saying for awhile how Seiko should make a low-mid range 6105 and they go and do it to the tune of approximately $1350.

It looks like a total home run, too! How in the hell am I going to justify a <$1400 6R35? Something would need flipping and I’m uncertain I would want to do that.

And not only it’s cheaper, it’s also much better than the LE: slightly smaller and less blingy.

the LE is way to blingy imo

[toxicavenger]

Alpinist

Finally they made the Alpinist a field watch by eliminating all that bling.

[Chocodove]

I see a lotta Seiko in my future.

[gonzomantis]

Alpinist

Finally they made the Alpinist a field watch by eliminating all that bling.

2,3,1

[Americandave]

Ahhh for the days when $1200-$1300 got you an 8L35 in a diver that people compared to Rolex and other major makers.

I like that Seiko is offering these new ones but damn it’s hard to forget what a good deal the sbdx001 was. Even the special edition versions were comparable to the new 6R stuff.

Any word on 6R quality or improvements?

[Chocodove]

Any word on 6R quality or improvements?

Of the two recent I have, one runs +5/day (very good!) and the other completely died three days after I got it new and is currently with Seiko USA (very bad!).

[r.palace]

Ahhh for the days when $1200-$1300 got you an 8L35 in a diver that people compared to Rolex and other major makers.

I like that Seiko is offering these new ones but damn it’s hard to forget what a good deal the sbdx001 was. Even the special edition versions were comparable to the new 6R stuff.

Any word on 6R quality or improvements?

Every 6R I’ve owned (about 5-6) has been shit

However; being that Seiko puts them in every decently priced watch now it’s hard to turn it down

[Joeprez]

Alpinist

Finally they made the Alpinist a field watch by eliminating all that bling.

2,3,1

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[sierra11b]

Every 6R I’ve owned (about 5-6) has been shit

However; being that Seiko puts them in every decently priced watch now it’s hard to turn it down

Same here but there doesn't seem to be much data on the 6r35.

Of the two recent I have, one runs +5/day (very good!) and the other completely died three days after I got it new and is currently with Seiko USA (very bad!).

These are both recent 6r35's?

[JBZ]

Alpinist

Finally they made the Alpinist a field watch by eliminating all that bling.

Does each model have both a bracelet and a strap option? Since this is Seiko, I'm assuming not. I don't know why that's so hard.

[Torrid]

Ahhh for the days when $1200-$1300 got you an 8L35 in a diver that people compared to Rolex and other major makers.

I like that Seiko is offering these new ones but damn it’s hard to forget what a good deal the sbdx001 was. Even the special edition versions were comparable to the new 6R stuff.

Any word on 6R quality or improvements?

Every 6R I’ve owned (about 5-6) has been shit

However; being that Seiko puts them in every decently priced watch now it’s hard to turn it down

My SARB has been ok. It started slowing way down a few months ago. I cracked it open and adjusted it and it has stayed consistent since then. Wouldn’t call it a clear win but it’s the longest I’ve kept a watch at 2 years since I really picked up the hobby almost 15 years ago. I’ve found with Seikos you have to randomly tune them up and it would be costly over time if you didn’t feel comfortable popping them open yourself.

[Chocodove]

Of the two recent I have, one runs +5/day (very good!) and the other completely died three days after I got it new and is currently with Seiko USA (very bad!).

These are both recent 6r35's?

6R15’s made within the last 8 months. I don’t have any experience with the 6R35’s.

[mattcantwin]

This time last year, I didn't have any Seiko's.

I have three now and based on what I see here, I'll probably add two or three more by the end of the year.

[spring-diver]

***2020 Prospex catalogue ***


https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/spec ... n/prospex/

I need a SBBN045 in my life




New dial, sapphire, hands, brushed matte insert w/ OG style lume pip




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[toxicavenger]

***2020 Prospex catalogue ***


https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/spec ... n/prospex/

I need a SBBN045 in my life




New dial, hands, brushed matte insert w/ OG style lume pip




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Damn I like that! For $1400 I am not sure if I am a buyer. Now around 700-800 I will be down.

[HapaHapa]

***2020 Prospex catalogue ***


https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/spec ... n/prospex/

I need a SBBN045 in my life




New dial, sapphire, hands, brushed matte insert w/ OG style lume pip




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The hands have a Citizen Ecozilla feel. Am I correct they are bigger?

[toxicavenger]

***2020 Prospex catalogue ***


https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/spec ... n/prospex/

I need a SBBN045 in my life




New dial, sapphire, hands, brushed matte insert w/ OG style lume pip




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The hands have a Citizen Ecozilla feel. Am I correct they are bigger?

looks like they are the same size as the GS diver. which is bigger

[spring-diver]

***2020 Prospex catalogue ***


https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/spec ... n/prospex/

I need a SBBN045 in my life




New dial, hands, brushed matte insert w/ OG style lume pip




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Damn I like that! For $1400 I am not sure if I am a buyer. Now around 700-800 I will be down.

We were spoiled for years with the SBBN007 10+ years ago. IIRC I paid $400 for mine.

Hopefully the typical 20-25% discount will be available at release date


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