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mongrelnomoad · 4 May 2022, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

I love mine & have read very few comments against the SLA017. At 39.9mm it wears great on smaller wrists, albeit I think the OEM strap will be a bit on the large size for you. This is of course quickly remedied with an Uncle Seiko Tropical, which is what I use, simply because it looks great

The OEM rubber strap is however softer and the US Tropic takes some getting used to...

Well, this site being this site, I just pulled the trigger on it - and of course on a set of US tropical straps (classic and waffle).

I'll be adding to this thread soon hopefully!

klenboy · 4 May 2022, 07:56 AM

My contribution to keep this thread going. Easily my most favorite Seiko!

Gary Busey · 4 May 2022, 08:11 AM

SLA049 hijacking

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CPRWATCH · 4 May 2022, 03:42 PM

Happy to add a picture to this thread ,

mongrelnomoad · 9 May 2022, 08:20 PM

Just arrived and put on a Strapcode Tropical. It's finished beautifully, but it feels a bit top-heavy on the wrist.

1William · 9 May 2022, 08:47 PM

Congratulations.

Gary Busey · 9 May 2022, 11:03 PM

Nice!

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Travelller · 9 May 2022, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Just arrived and put on a Strapcode Tropical. It's finished beautifully, but it feels a bit top-heavy on the wrist...

Congrats

Top-heavy... really

I'll have to do a search on you* to see what other watches you wear - perhaps then I'll understand why you feel that's the case with the SLA017... .

In any event, steer clear of any Seadwellers...

*EDIT - done; ok, well, if you wear mainly vintage Seiko / Grand Seikos... I now understand your POV

mongrelnomoad · 10 May 2022, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

Congrats

Top-heavy... really

I'll have to do a search on you* to see what other watches you wear - perhaps then I'll understand why you feel that's the case with the SLA017... .

In any event, steer clear of any Seadwellers...

*EDIT - done; ok, well, if you wear mainly vintage Seiko / Grand Seikos... I now understand your POV

I think that's the first time in forum history that a search didn't end up in a flame war! I think you're right though - with small wrists and a preference for watches that wear light (even if they're not necessarily light per se), I'm not sure the SLA017 is my own personal style, irrespective of its undeniable quality, pedigree and beauty.

Gary Busey · 10 May 2022, 03:26 AM

Interesting to see Seiko/Doxa/omega have very similar case structures on the divers. My understanding is that Doxa did make cases for omega back in the day

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CPRWATCH · 10 May 2022, 06:12 AM

mroberts · 4 June 2022, 01:10 AM

Does anyone have a comparison picture of a SLA033 and a Submariner? I am thinking about buying one but can't see it in person before hand. Also, is the case size similar to the SPB261 ? Thanks!

Mifune · 4 June 2022, 03:24 AM

Mifune · 4 June 2022, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mroberts

Does anyone have a comparison picture of a SLA033 and a Submariner? I am thinking about buying one but can't see it in person before hand. Also, is the case size similar to the SPB261 ? Thanks!

Make no mistake... the SLA033 is not like the seiko 'turtles'. those are seikos, this is MUCH MORE of a Grand Seiko and it was actually built and finished in the grand seiko factory, NOT in the seiko factory.

the finishing reflects the zaratsu finishing.

mroberts · 4 June 2022, 07:28 AM

Thank you very much, those were helpful. They don't wear as large as I thought they would.

Travelller · 4 June 2022, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mroberts

Thank you very much, those were helpful. They don't wear as large as I thought they would.

I'd venture to say it's due (in part) to the short lugs

Jp28 · 6 June 2022, 04:53 AM

Sla033 is a very wearable size. Should be no problem there. And they are a big step up in quality vs ‘normal’ turtles. Have had a fair few turtles including various LE’s and there is quite a difference.

Jp28 · 6 June 2022, 04:54 AM

Sla033 is a very wearable size. Should be no problem there. And they are a big step up in quality vs ‘normal’ turtles. Have had a fair few turtles including various LE’s and there is quite a difference.

Travelller · 14 July 2022, 11:54 AM

1960s design goodness from Omega & Seiko

4 May 2022, 08:11 AM	#333
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10 May 2022, 03:26 AM	#340
Gary Busey "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pothole Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 890	Interesting to see Seiko/Doxa/omega have very similar case structures on the divers. My understanding is that Doxa did make cases for omega back in the day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tudor Black Bay Red Rose ETA Rolex 214270 Explorer 1 Tudor BB 41 Blue Dial Doxa Sub 200, SKX009 Aquastar Deepstar

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mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,902	Just arrived and put on a Strapcode Tropical. It's finished beautifully, but it feels a bit top-heavy on the wrist.

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mroberts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: DC Posts: 50	Does anyone have a comparison picture of a SLA033 and a Submariner? I am thinking about buying one but can't see it in person before hand. Also, is the case size similar to the SPB261 ? Thanks!

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4 June 2022, 07:28 AM	#345
mroberts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: DC Posts: 50	Thank you very much, those were helpful. They don't wear as large as I thought they would.

6 June 2022, 04:53 AM	#347
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 575	Sla033 is a very wearable size. Should be no problem there. And they are a big step up in quality vs ‘normal’ turtles. Have had a fair few turtles including various LE’s and there is quite a difference.

6 June 2022, 04:54 AM	#348
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 575	Sla033 is a very wearable size. Should be no problem there. And they are a big step up in quality vs ‘normal’ turtles. Have had a fair few turtles including various LE’s and there is quite a difference.

14 July 2022, 11:54 AM	#349
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