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darwin95 · 27 August 2020, 05:05 AM

Two third of way in here.

SLA017 purchased again a few months ago. I was struggling with sellers remorse for my 1st 017 traded last year. Got my 033 delivered today. Both are rock solid and worth every penny. Happy with what I got. Cheers.

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Locust · 27 August 2020, 01:19 PM

Just realized I didn’t post this here. Picked up the 039 to go with my 017 and 033. Haven’t taken it off the wrist since Saturday. Amazing piece.

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1William · 27 August 2020, 08:52 PM

Congratulations.

Travelller · 27 August 2020, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by darwin95

Two third of way in here...

congrats

The two make for an awesome pair

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Originally Posted by Locust

[... Picked up the 039 to go with my 017 and 033...

awesomeness

Congrats - good to have a little bit of blue in the mix

Locust · 3 September 2020, 12:00 PM

Family photo.

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Mauiguy · 3 September 2020, 02:24 PM

You people are insufferable. All you enablers were the catalyst that led to my relapse. To be sure, I'm not blaming you - I bear sole responsibility but freely admit that I could not help myself. All these gorgeous dive watches being posted here combined with a hefty dose of remorse for selling my MM some years back, I secured an SLA033 and must now begin the interminable wait for its delivery. Since it's coming from overseas, it may be a long one, so to borrow a quote from Apocalypse Now, I wanted a mission and for my sins they gave me one.

AEC · 3 September 2020, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mauiguy

You people are insufferable. All you enablers were the catalyst that led to my relapse. To be sure, I'm not blaming you - I bear sole responsibility but freely admit that I could not help myself. All these gorgeous dive watches being posted here combined with a hefty dose of remorse for selling my MM some years back, I secured an SLA033 and must now begin the interminable wait for its delivery. Since it's coming from overseas, it may be a long one, so to borrow a quote from Apocalypse Now, I wanted a mission and for my sins they gave me one.

You're welcome

Locust · 4 September 2020, 01:49 AM

To quote Death in Bill and Ted: "sorry, not sorry"

Travelller · 4 September 2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Locust

...Family photo...

How

is that!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mauiguy

...I secured an SLA033 and must now begin the interminable wait for its delivery. Since it's coming from overseas, it may be a long one, so to borrow a quote from Apocalypse Now, I wanted a mission and for my sins they gave me one.

Yes! Excellent choice! The wait will be worthwhile, you'll see

MickCollins1916 · 5 September 2020, 01:43 AM

New club member checking in.

Just purchased, peeled the stickers off, and popped it on the wrist right now. Loving it!

AEC · 5 September 2020, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

New club member checking in.

Just purchased, peeled the stickers off, and popped it on the wrist right now. Loving it!

Sweet. Congratulations

1William · 5 September 2020, 08:49 PM

Congratulations.

L_S_SHOE · 5 September 2020, 11:33 PM

Took a little while but finally joining the club.

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MickCollins1916 · 6 September 2020, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AEC

Sweet. Congratulations

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Thanks, guys. I’ve been a little nuts for Seiko lately - both SPB Willards, the SPB149, and now this. Can’t stop staring at it.

Mifune · 6 September 2020, 02:23 AM

MickCollins1916 · 6 September 2020, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

Took a little while but finally joining the club.

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Very nice, I just did the same. Great watch!

Travelller · 6 September 2020, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

...New club member checking in. Just purchased, peeled the stickers off, and popped it on the wrist right now. Loving it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

Took a little while but finally joining the club...

Congrats to both

AEC · 7 September 2020, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

Took a little while but finally joining the club.

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Sweet

Travelller · 10 September 2020, 12:13 PM

From last Fri

tfjordan · 10 September 2020, 02:23 PM

The SLA017 wasn't on my acquisition list, but got a good deal and picked one up. The SLA033 is a real contender now because of my 62MAS. Absolutely love it.

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Mifune · 13 September 2020, 01:41 AM

Very nice!

Travelller · 13 September 2020, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tfjordan

The SLA017 wasn't on my acquisition list, but got a good deal and picked one up. The SLA033 is a real contender now because of my 62MAS. Absolutely love it..

congrats

Looking most awesome 👌
Keep on mind that the SLA033 wears differently from the 017 in part due to the additional mm but geometry as well. Try one on before you take the plunge

Mauiguy · 18 September 2020, 05:53 AM

Can I join the club?

Ever since I sold my Marine Master 300 (SBDX001), I've been lusting after another high end Seiko to fill the void and this one does it beautifully. It's a perfect modern compliment to the 6105.

L_S_SHOE · 18 September 2020, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mauiguy

Can I join the club?

Ever since I sold my Marine Master 300 (SBDX001), I've been lusting after another high end Seiko to fill the void and this one does it beautifully. It's a perfect modern compliment to the 6105.

Very cool. How does the SLA033 compare to the original in overall fit and finish? I’ve never handled a 6105.

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Mauiguy · 18 September 2020, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

Very cool. How does the SLA033 compare to the original in overall fit and finish? I’ve never handled a 6105.
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The 6105 is one really nice watch and you can tell during their heyday they were robust purpose built tool watches. However, because of their age, they are often susceptible to moisture penetration as well as having worn movement parts, so I consider them to be a collector's watch. I wouldn't even wear mine in the rain, and I store in a de-humidified environment.

The SLA033 fit and finish is Grand Seiko quality stuff. It's a fully capable dive watch, but I view mine a luxury sports watch and treat it carefully. If I'm looking for a tool watch, I'll put on my SRP turtle. I love the polished bezel insert on the SLA, and the dial, markers and hands are exquisite. Even the second hand that people have been critical of is really nice.

Visually, the SLA is closer to the original 6105 case shape than the Prospex (Willard X) version, which I had but since sold. The 6105 remains the "roundest" of the bunch and sets the standard for the design. To me, that round case shape is really what makes the watch and SLA has enough 6105 "DNA" to make it very compelling. It has a similar wrist presence. At a glance they can be mistaken for the same watch. I would have liked to see a chamfered crystal on the SLA like the 6105 had, but that's a minor nit pick. Overall, I'm very happy with it.

Travelller · 18 September 2020, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mauiguy

...Ever since I sold my Marine Master 300 (SBDX001), I've been lusting after another high end Seiko to fill the void and this one does it beautifully. It's a perfect modern compliment to the 6105.

Congrats!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mauiguy

The 6105 is one really nice watch and you can tell during their heyday they were robust purpose built tool watches. However, because of their age, they are often susceptible to moisture penetration as well as having worn movement parts, so I consider them to be a collector's watch. I wouldn't even wear mine in the rain, and I store in a de-humidified environment...
Visually, the SLA is closer to the original 6105 case shape than the Prospex (Willard X) version, which I had but since sold. The 6105 remains the "roundest" of the bunch and sets the standard for the design. To me, that round case shape is really what makes the watch and SLA has enough 6105 "DNA" to make it very compelling. It has a similar wrist presence. At a glance they can be mistaken for the same watch. I would have liked to see a chamfered crystal on the SLA like the 6105 had, but that's a minor nit pick. Overall, I'm very happy with it.

T4S -

1William · 18 September 2020, 08:17 PM

Congratulations.

AEC · 20 September 2020, 03:21 AM

Enjoying my SLA033 quite a bit these days

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Mauiguy · 20 September 2020, 08:17 AM

Couple more phone pics while waiting for my W. Jean choco bar strap to arrive.

L_S_SHOE · 20 September 2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mauiguy

Couple more phone pics while waiting for my W. Jean choco bar strap to arrive.

What’s the story on the W. Jean? I ordered various Uncle Seiko straps 3 weeks ago but haven’t received them. I might have to move on.

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27 August 2020, 05:05 AM	#271
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	Two third of way in here. SLA017 purchased again a few months ago. I was struggling with sellers remorse for my 1st 017 traded last year. Got my 033 delivered today. Both are rock solid and worth every penny. Happy with what I got. Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 August 2020, 01:19 PM	#272
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,422	Just realized I didn’t post this here. Picked up the 039 to go with my 017 and 033. Haven’t taken it off the wrist since Saturday. Amazing piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 August 2020, 08:52 PM	#273
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Congratulations.

3 September 2020, 12:00 PM	#275
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,422	Family photo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 September 2020, 02:24 PM	#276
Mauiguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hawaiian islands Posts: 1,109	You people are insufferable. All you enablers were the catalyst that led to my relapse. To be sure, I'm not blaming you - I bear sole responsibility but freely admit that I could not help myself. All these gorgeous dive watches being posted here combined with a hefty dose of remorse for selling my MM some years back, I secured an SLA033 and must now begin the interminable wait for its delivery. Since it's coming from overseas, it may be a long one, so to borrow a quote from Apocalypse Now, I wanted a mission and for my sins they gave me one.

4 September 2020, 01:49 AM	#278
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,422	To quote Death in Bill and Ted: "sorry, not sorry"

5 September 2020, 01:43 AM	#280
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,283	New club member checking in. Just purchased, peeled the stickers off, and popped it on the wrist right now. Loving it!

5 September 2020, 08:49 PM	#282
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Congratulations.

5 September 2020, 11:33 PM	#283
L_S_SHOE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Tennessee, USA Watch: 16800 Posts: 584	Took a little while but finally joining the club. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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13 September 2020, 01:41 AM	#291
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	Very nice!

18 September 2020, 05:53 AM	#293
Mauiguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hawaiian islands Posts: 1,109	Can I join the club? Ever since I sold my Marine Master 300 (SBDX001), I've been lusting after another high end Seiko to fill the void and this one does it beautifully. It's a perfect modern compliment to the 6105.

18 September 2020, 08:17 PM	#297
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Congratulations.

20 September 2020, 03:21 AM	#298
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	Enjoying my SLA033 quite a bit these days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2020, 08:17 AM	#299
Mauiguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hawaiian islands Posts: 1,109	Couple more phone pics while waiting for my W. Jean choco bar strap to arrive.

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