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Old 16 July 2006, 07:53 AM   #1
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Icon3 New Seiko Sport Has Arrived!

Thanks to Padi I ordered a new Seiko from Timefactors in the UK. Yesterday I received word that the parcel would be ready for pick-up after 1:00 pm today.

I managed to contain myself and wait to open it until I arrived home. I don't have a lot of time to post details right now (I've got some drinking to do ) but thought I would throw up a quick post - more details to follow!

Here is the requisite parcel shot:



I opened it to reveal this neatly packed away inside:



I opened the box to find a very nice black faced Seiko:



After setting the time, day and date, and removing all the protective plastic, I tried to get a decent shot without any glare. This one didn't turn out too badly:



A wrist shot in the sun:



And as a result, a nice lume shot



It certainly glows very well! I'm pretty happy with this one. It's a keeper.

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Old 16 July 2006, 07:57 AM   #2
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Oh yeah, that's the one that SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BLACK MONSTER!!!

, AL. Wonderful photos of the great unwrapping, and of the watch itself. Congratulations, and wear in the best of health and enjoy your drinks!
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Old 16 July 2006, 08:57 AM   #3
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Way cool Al!

That is one sharp watch. Seiko lume is fantastic! Big congrats.
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Old 16 July 2006, 10:09 AM   #4
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Nice score Al! It's much sleeker than the Monster. I like it A LOT! ;~)

I also think you'd have been unhappy with a monster at 42mm.

Good choice and wear it in excellent health.

Now you have four watches that each are all in-house. :~)
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Old 16 July 2006, 02:56 PM   #5
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Congrats, Al...I like it. Nice, solid looking piece that reeks of class and quality.

Wear it in good health.

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Old 16 July 2006, 06:53 PM   #6
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Great watch for the money Al,and Eddie from Timefactors a real nice guy.Can be a bit dry to talk to but thats typical of a Yorkshire man.Have done a lot of business with Eddie over the years,and some of his own designed watches are very good value for money.And some models like the Dreadnought are now selling S/hand for many times the original limited edition bought price.He has a Dreadnought GMT not far from completion,and IMO that one will increase in value like the Dreadnought,and a 100% genuine
reliable guy,and is business has ISO Certification.
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Nice score Al! It's much sleeker than the Monster. I like it A LOT! ;~)

I also think you'd have been unhappy with a monster at 42mm.

Good choice and wear it in excellent health.

Now you have four watches that each are all in-house. :~)
Yes John agree IMO without the Seiko 7S26/36 and comparable movements from Miyota (Citizen), Orient, and Swatch ETA, many people would not be able to experience the joy of owning a mechanical watch.And given the reliability and robustness of the Seiko 7S26 or 7S36 movements.IMO I would not be shocked to see this movement run for 15-20 years without a service.Its a well made movement,but not a pretty movement,but with many good things like the Diafix cap jewels,and the nickel power train wheels,that are stronger than the trad brass.And can be easlily tuned to +5 a day,most mass produced Seikos I have found, tent to run +15to+20 out of the box.
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Oh yeah, that's the one that SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BLACK MONSTER!!!

, AL. Wonderful photos of the great unwrapping, and of the watch itself. Congratulations, and wear in the best of health and enjoy your drinks!
Well to be honest, even though I think the BM is too big for me, if Craig's buyer's remorse had kicked in a few days earlier, I probably would have bought his.......
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Old 17 July 2006, 12:34 AM   #9
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Well to be honest, even though I think the BM is too big for me, if Craig's buyer's remorse had kicked in a few days earlier, I probably would have bought his.......
LOL - you and me both!!! A race to the Monster!!!

Hope you are enjoying your new watch, Al!
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A few more details on this watch:

- It has a display back (although the 7S36 movement is not terribly pretty, but it provides a good comparison for my others that have "finished" movements).

- Very solid bracelet and clasp.

- True dive bezel that only rotates counter-clockwise.

- Very well balanced and comfortable on the wrist.

Overall this is incredible value for the money!
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Old 17 July 2006, 12:44 AM   #11
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Nice one Al, it looks cool.
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Oh wow Al, that's a beauty. Good luck and enjoy the heck out of it.
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Old 18 July 2006, 07:17 AM   #13
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congrats.. i think this one looks better than the BM anyway.. less in your face
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Old 18 July 2006, 03:02 PM   #14
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I really like it alot Al!
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