Best online source for Seiko

[Chester01]

Hello folks,

Just a quick question. I am considering a seiko turtle (its been a very difficult decision, im looking at the blue dial-SRP773 versus the Padi version, vs the SRPD21, vs the King turtles). I do not want more than one. For some reason, the SRP773 is not even available on the Seiko website.

I see lots of folks on the internet that sell them, such as Long Island Watch, Gnoman Watch, etc. What are the go to places to purchase online?

[SunTzu]

Originally Posted by Chester01

Hello folks,

Just a quick question. I am considering a seiko turtle (its been a very difficult decision, im looking at the blue dial-SRP773 versus the Padi version, vs the SRPD21, vs the King turtles). I do not want more than one. For some reason, the SRP773 is not even available on the Seiko website.

I see lots of folks on the internet that sell them, such as Long Island Watch, Gnoman Watch, etc. What are the go to places to purchase online?

The cheapest place where I got my SRP773 was on Walmart.com with free shipping. At the time they were having 10% cash back too with Rakuten with whom I have an account with and use all the time. Hope that helps.

[larryccf]

i've been buying off ebay, and found one dealer out of hong kong that has been real decent, both in shipping time responsiveness to offers

I've bought 4 watches from him, all 4 were here US POstal customs facility in New Jersey within 2 days from day of order, and then delivered within 9 days, one was here in my hands in 7 days. On top of that, most of his listings on ebay have the "make an offer" option - the last sumo i bought, while folks were asking $899 (including him) there was one dearler out of malaysia that was offering it for $725. I didn't feel like trying my luck with malaysia so i offered him $725 telling him about the other dealer. He accepted the offer. Oh, i have never heard from US Postal for customs duties. I have when watches came in via UPS

his name on ebay is
spot-on-times (Feedback score 5629) 99.6% so he's got a fairly decent feedback score

fwiw

[SunTzu]

Originally Posted by larryccf

i've been buying off ebay, and found one dealer out of hong kong that has been real decent, both in shipping time responsiveness to offers

I've bought 4 watches from him, all 4 were here US POstal customs facility in New Jersey within 2 days from day of order, and then delivered within 9 days, one was here in my hands in 7 days. On top of that, most of his listings on ebay have the "make an offer" option - the last sumo i bought, while folks were asking $899 (including him) there was one dearler out of malaysia that was offering it for $725. I didn't feel like trying my luck with malaysia so i offered him $725 telling him about the other dealer. He accepted the offer. Oh, i have never heard from US Postal for customs duties. I have when watches came in via UPS

his name on ebay is
spot-on-times (Feedback score 5629) 99.6% so he's got a fairly decent feedback score

fwiw

He's got a great selection but priced kinda high and then asks for a best offer.

For example I bought a G-Shock GW-B5600AR-1. He sells it for $188 OBO and I bought it locally on sale at Macy's.com for $112 and free shipping. Macy's regularly has it retail for $150 or $38 less than the eBay seller.

Just an FYI.

[Mifune]

exquisite time pieces

always seems to get the hard to get models... otherwise Chrono.

[Chester01]

Thanks folks. Much appreciated.

[JTL31]

I’ve bought 2 pieces from Sakurawatches.com

[toxicavenger]

I deal with Mimos Jewelry. Not the cheapest, but he is the best.

[Mifune]

Originally Posted by JTL31

I’ve bought 2 pieces from Sakurawatches.com

I also have purchased from Him...

[SunTzu]

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

I deal with Mimos Jewelry. Not the cheapest, but he is the best.

I like him a lot too. He does have discounts on certain Seikos, and when I saw a G-shock I liked for about $21 cheaper elsewhere, he was honest about not making a lot of profit on them but still offered me $10 off since I was a repeat customer. $11 more than I wanted to spend but was glad to support him.

[HobokenRolex]

I’ve bought two at Macy’s. They often have sales.

[larryccf]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

He's got a great selection but priced kinda high and then asks for a best offer.

For example I bought a G-Shock GW-B5600AR-1. He sells it for $188 OBO and I bought it locally on sale at Macy's.com for $112 and free shipping. Macy's regularly has it retail for $150 or $38 less than the eBay seller.

Just an FYI.

No question he'll post it at high market value, but when he matches the lowest value online and offers the fast service he does, he's my "go to" seiko source. Plus i hate walking into walmart - you see the strangest creatures there