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mgheezy · 1 October 2018, 09:30 AM

Hey all. A couple of pictures to show the new pick-up. My first purchase.

I'd had Seiko years back, (it was a gift) literally wore it off my wrist, had to replace the pins that locked the bracelet in (multiple times) as they both popped off. Eventually, I ended up losing the watch as the pins popped when I was out one night and didn't realise. Yes, I was extremely drunk.

Since then I've had my eyes on a few models that I periodically desired, ended up coming across the Astron about 6 months ago and decided if I still wanted it that bad in September I'd buy it.

Was fortunate enough to find one very close to me in Brisbane. It was listed at $4300, went back and forth for what was about 20 seconds and agreed on $3500 cash, probably left some on the table but that's how it goes!!

I have cut the band as there was a fair bit of excess that rose the under wrist profile far too much. I couldn't be happier with the purchase.

Andad · 1 October 2018, 10:20 AM

Amazing watch.

The dial has amazing quality and depth.

I have had the older model for quite a few years.

the_natural · 1 October 2018, 10:25 AM

Congrats! Cool looking piece.

Old Expat Beast · 1 October 2018, 12:01 PM

Very nice! Congratulations

SPMN · 1 October 2018, 12:12 PM

Such a cool watch. It’s probably a lot of fun to watch the hands set themselves!

Pete26 · 26 October 2018, 10:46 AM

Congratulations on your Astron. I love the lume. I am also a Brisbane based Astron owner.

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Gharddog03 · 26 October 2018, 11:51 AM

Congrats !

scarlet knight · 26 October 2018, 12:03 PM

Looks very nice. Correct me if I am wrong, but that is a pretty big watch, right?

toxicavenger · 26 October 2018, 01:34 PM

Amazing watch. They have always been a little to big for me though.

Congrats on it.

Pete26 · 26 October 2018, 02:15 PM

Not sure about the OP's watch but mine is 44.6 mm. There is a new one coming out next Month that is 42mm

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Looks very nice. Correct me if I am wrong, but that is a pretty big watch, right?

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scarlet knight · 26 October 2018, 10:33 PM

Good news on the smaller Astron. My 6.5 inch wrist appreciates it!

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1 October 2018, 09:30 AM	#1
mgheezy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 19	Astron - First Seiko Purchase - PICS Hey all. A couple of pictures to show the new pick-up. My first purchase. I'd had Seiko years back, (it was a gift) literally wore it off my wrist, had to replace the pins that locked the bracelet in (multiple times) as they both popped off. Eventually, I ended up losing the watch as the pins popped when I was out one night and didn't realise. Yes, I was extremely drunk. Since then I've had my eyes on a few models that I periodically desired, ended up coming across the Astron about 6 months ago and decided if I still wanted it that bad in September I'd buy it. Was fortunate enough to find one very close to me in Brisbane. It was listed at $4300, went back and forth for what was about 20 seconds and agreed on $3500 cash, probably left some on the table but that's how it goes!! I have cut the band as there was a fair bit of excess that rose the under wrist profile far too much. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. Attached Images

1 October 2018, 10:20 AM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Amazing watch. The dial has amazing quality and depth. I have had the older model for quite a few years. Attached Images __________________ E

1 October 2018, 12:01 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Very nice! Congratulations __________________ _______________________

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1 October 2018, 10:25 AM	#3
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 858	Congrats! Cool looking piece.

1 October 2018, 12:12 PM	#5
SPMN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: St Paul, MN Watch: Tudor, Omega Posts: 1,218	Such a cool watch. It’s probably a lot of fun to watch the hands set themselves!

26 October 2018, 10:46 AM	#6
Pete26 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia Posts: 603	Congratulations on your Astron. I love the lume. I am also a Brisbane based Astron owner. Sent from my SM-J120ZN using Tapatalk

26 October 2018, 11:51 AM	#7
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Congrats !

26 October 2018, 12:03 PM	#8
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Looks very nice. Correct me if I am wrong, but that is a pretty big watch, right?

26 October 2018, 01:34 PM	#9
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Amazing watch. They have always been a little to big for me though. Congrats on it.

26 October 2018, 10:33 PM	#11
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Good news on the smaller Astron. My 6.5 inch wrist appreciates it! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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