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SLRdude · 19 March 2007, 12:02 PM

Very glad to have it in my tiny collection.

JJ Irani · 19 March 2007, 12:10 PM

Stunning indeed...can't say I blame you, Chip!!

Prince · 19 March 2007, 12:15 PM

Can't disagree with you on that score, Chip. Beautiful SEIKO - and probably a great value as well!

SLRdude · 19 March 2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Can't disagree with you on that score, Chip. Beautiful SEIKO - and probably a great value as well!

LOL don't know about that value thing.

The MSRP on that was right at USD 4000 and less than 120 were built for the world 100% by hand.

Prince · 19 March 2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by comatox

LOL don't know about that value thing.

The MSRP on that was right at USD 4000 and less than 120 were built for the world 100% by hand.

That's still a value in my book, Chip. Less than 120 built - and you have one? You da man!!!

ABushman · 19 March 2007, 12:30 PM

That's a very sharp looking piece of art. Something to be proud of indeed!

SLRdude · 19 March 2007, 12:38 PM

Five people build them by hand. And let me tell you.... five weeks is the longest I went without messing with it, and it had ZERO deviation!!!
Most accurate watch I have ever seen.

Prince · 19 March 2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by comatox

Five people build them by hand. And let me tell you.... five weeks is the longest I went without messing with it, and it had ZERO deviation!!!
Most accurate watch I have ever seen.

You piqued my curiosity about this watch, Chip. I did some reading on it, since I was unfamiliar with it. Here is the essence of what I have read - very interesting indeed!

The Spring Drive idea was conceived in 1977 and is based on the foundation of all mechanical watch technology, a mainspring, but uses an entirely new system for time regulation that delivers the equivalent of 1 second per day accuracy, and unique, glide-motion hands.

The Spring Drive contains a mainspring made from a new high-elasticity material called Spron 510ª to deliver more power and a reserve of 72 hours. A "Magic Lever" system fitted directly to the shaft of the rotor provides ultra-efficient transmission of power to the mainspring.

Finally, the Tri-synchro Regulator replaces the escapement of traditional watch mechanisms and regulates three types of energy: mechanical, electrical, and electro-magnetic. The balance wheel of traditional movements (escapement), which relies upon a back and forth motion to regulate the speed at which the spring drives the hands, is removed from the Spring Drive. The motion of the Spring Drive's movement is all in one direction, thereby virtually eliminating friction and improving accuracy.

SLRdude · 20 March 2007, 06:30 AM

It really is a pretty amazing watch and photos do not do it justice!

JJ Irani · 20 March 2007, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by comatox

It really is a pretty amazing watch and photos do not do it justice!

Come on, Chip...modesty will get you nowhere!!

Your pics would make even a RADO look good!!

SLRdude · 20 March 2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Come on, Chip...modesty will get you nowhere!!

Your pics would make even a RADO look good!!

Don't tempt me JJ!!

dman · 20 March 2007, 11:22 AM

I love that watch and I love your pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rockrolex · 20 March 2007, 11:26 AM

Great pic of a really good looking watch, Chip.

akrapovic · 21 March 2007, 06:18 PM

Very nice looking watch.

SDman · 21 March 2007, 09:55 PM

Amazing watch does it get much wrist time????

SLRdude · 22 March 2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SDman

Amazing watch does it get much wrist time????

It gets LOTS of wrist time.
More time than anything else in my tiny collection at the moment.

I am always terrified of scratching it though.

SDman · 22 March 2007, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by comatox

It gets LOTS of wrist time.
More time than anything else in my tiny collection at the moment.

I am always terrified of scratching it though.

I always say if I scratched it it means it has developed character...look at it this way that will be the only watch in the world that will have that scratch that you made if you know what I mean...

nko51 · 27 March 2007, 10:12 AM

I never seen one like that! Awesome!

Andad · 13 April 2007, 08:48 PM

One of the best.

19 March 2007, 12:02 PM	#1
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I just love this watch. Very glad to have it in my tiny collection. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

19 March 2007, 12:10 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Stunning indeed...can't say I blame you, Chip!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 March 2007, 12:15 PM	#3
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Can't disagree with you on that score, Chip. Beautiful SEIKO - and probably a great value as well! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

19 March 2007, 12:38 PM	#7
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Five people build them by hand. And let me tell you.... five weeks is the longest I went without messing with it, and it had ZERO deviation!!! Most accurate watch I have ever seen. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

20 March 2007, 06:30 AM	#9
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	It really is a pretty amazing watch and photos do not do it justice! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

19 March 2007, 12:30 PM	#6
ABushman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 178	That's a very sharp looking piece of art. Something to be proud of indeed!

20 March 2007, 11:22 AM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I love that watch and I love your pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 March 2007, 11:26 AM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	Great pic of a really good looking watch, Chip. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 March 2007, 06:18 PM	#14
akrapovic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Watch: Daytona,Sub,Pepsi Posts: 79	Very nice looking watch.

21 March 2007, 09:55 PM	#15
SDman Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Pat Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 152	Amazing watch does it get much wrist time????

27 March 2007, 10:12 AM	#18
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I never seen one like that! Awesome! __________________

13 April 2007, 08:48 PM	#19
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,521	One of the best. __________________ E

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