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rudestew · 7 April 2018, 06:21 PM

Most have more than one , had the Skx years ago as a kid that was my gate way watch , the flimsy jubilee was great and the endless demonstrations of dipping my wrist in streams and the watch was still ticking was like a magic trick lol

Lol-x · 7 April 2018, 06:30 PM

Very nice Dr. Bob

Great collection, as they say why have 1 when you can have 3

How are you liking the SLA017 Limited Edition?

rudestew · 7 April 2018, 08:23 PM

Spb053 with my mm300 rubber

Lol-x · 7 April 2018, 09:01 PM

Back to the Future:
Just look at the 3 dimensionality of the dial, its stunning IMHO.

Etschell · 7 April 2018, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Back to the Future:
Just look at the 3 dimensionality of the dial, its stunning IMHO.

someone has the sla017 on ebay for sale. cheaper than retail.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-SLA017-...YAAOSwXBVaxY4~

i think this is the watch you guys were discussing.

Rags · 7 April 2018, 10:21 PM

I'm an SKX diver fan.

Lol-x · 7 April 2018, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

someone has the sla017 on ebay for sale. cheaper than retail.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-SLA017-...YAAOSwXBVaxY4~

i think this is the watch you guys were discussing.

Auction is only started 4+ days to go....

Etschell · 8 April 2018, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Auction is only started 4+ days to go....

my bad thought it was buy it now. im a

Andad · 10 April 2018, 02:18 PM

But still at the starting bid Stav?

Lol-x · 10 April 2018, 09:16 PM

I don't trust this seller.
He says only 1 mark on the whole watch, on the bezel at 5 O'Clock.
But if you look at the back of the lugs there are heaps of scratches, and so too the caseback. So in respect of the lugs and the sides of the case who knows what the real situation may be.
Anyway, always good to look.
The problem with scratches on this watch is that because of the Seiko "DiaShield" coating (which is supposed to make the surface of the case 2-3 times as hard as untreated stainless steel) any scratches that do occur cannot be polished out. Instead the case has to be sent back to Japan for re-coating with DiaShield surface treatment, or a new mid case purchased.
This can cost potentially a lot and take 2-3 months turnaround.
So that's the downside to scratches on this watch unfortunately.

lucevan le stelle · 22 April 2018, 06:51 AM

I know I started this thread, and still think Seiko offers too many divers and variants, but I actually broke down and bought a diver last week, hopefully to be posted when it arrives. Could not resist after all the great pics posted here!

nycpassat · 25 April 2018, 01:05 AM

This thread is surely enabling me to add on to my one and only turtle in the collection..

MRGMTII · 25 April 2018, 01:22 AM

Did someone say dive watch ;-)

P_Stone · 31 May 2018, 06:27 AM

When I think of Seiko I think diver, so it kinda fits the image for me, idk if it's just all there popular models are diver's but I think there claim to fame are diver's and while it's a big company there not dumb and would change things up if they had too. If the customers keep eating it up so why change?

asiparks · 31 May 2018, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucevan le stelle

I know I started this thread, and still think Seiko offers too many divers and variants, but I actually broke down and bought a diver last week, hopefully to be posted when it arrives. Could not resist after all the great pics posted here!

Good on you !
Someone posted over in the other forum that Rolex offers around 2500 combinations of the Datejust, so I guess it's all relative...

ragingcao · 31 May 2018, 11:01 PM

The Sea Monster and the Turtle.
A fable by Seiko

skkali168 · 3 June 2018, 02:48 PM

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7 April 2018, 06:30 PM	#32
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Very nice Dr. Bob Great collection, as they say why have 1 when you can have 3 How are you liking the SLA017 Limited Edition? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 April 2018, 08:23 PM	#33
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Spb053 with my mm300 rubber Attached Images

7 April 2018, 09:01 PM	#34
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Back to the Future: Just look at the 3 dimensionality of the dial, its stunning IMHO. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 April 2018, 10:21 PM	#36
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I'm an SKX diver fan. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

10 April 2018, 02:18 PM	#39
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	But still at the starting bid Stav? __________________ E

7 April 2018, 06:21 PM	#31
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Most have more than one , had the Skx years ago as a kid that was my gate way watch , the flimsy jubilee was great and the endless demonstrations of dipping my wrist in streams and the watch was still ticking was like a magic trick lol

10 April 2018, 09:16 PM	#40
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I don't trust this seller. He says only 1 mark on the whole watch, on the bezel at 5 O'Clock. But if you look at the back of the lugs there are heaps of scratches, and so too the caseback. So in respect of the lugs and the sides of the case who knows what the real situation may be. Anyway, always good to look. The problem with scratches on this watch is that because of the Seiko "DiaShield" coating (which is supposed to make the surface of the case 2-3 times as hard as untreated stainless steel) any scratches that do occur cannot be polished out. Instead the case has to be sent back to Japan for re-coating with DiaShield surface treatment, or a new mid case purchased. This can cost potentially a lot and take 2-3 months turnaround. So that's the downside to scratches on this watch unfortunately. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

22 April 2018, 06:51 AM	#41
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	I know I started this thread, and still think Seiko offers too many divers and variants, but I actually broke down and bought a diver last week, hopefully to be posted when it arrives. Could not resist after all the great pics posted here!

25 April 2018, 01:05 AM	#42
nycpassat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,107	This thread is surely enabling me to add on to my one and only turtle in the collection..

25 April 2018, 01:22 AM	#43
MRGMTII "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: UK Posts: 20	Did someone say dive watch ;-) Attached Images

31 May 2018, 06:27 AM	#44
P_Stone "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Seminole, FL Watch: Seiko 007 (Moded) Posts: 11	When I think of Seiko I think diver, so it kinda fits the image for me, idk if it's just all there popular models are diver's but I think there claim to fame are diver's and while it's a big company there not dumb and would change things up if they had too. If the customers keep eating it up so why change?

31 May 2018, 11:01 PM	#46
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	The Sea Monster and the Turtle. A fable by Seiko

3 June 2018, 02:48 PM	#47
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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