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Old 11 September 2018, 05:49 PM   #1
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Seiko 5 added to the family.

My Seiko 5 arrived today so I quickly snapped some pix thanks to enablement by our leader Stavrodos.

A birthday present for son Rick who is cracking 38 this week.

A work watch for him
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Old 11 September 2018, 06:09 PM   #2
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That's a beaut. Great lines on the case, good retro vibe overall
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Old 11 September 2018, 06:19 PM   #3
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I can wear large watches Adam but this one is BIG.

Fortunately Rick will wear this easy.

I really chose it for the dial. The auto movement, hacking and day/date features were a bonus.

Excellent quality under loupe and the rotor has bearings.

Amazing value at the price point.
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Old 11 September 2018, 07:47 PM   #4
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That’s a beautiful dial!!
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Old 11 September 2018, 07:58 PM   #5
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Nice watch. Congrats!

How big is it? 45mm? The shape resembles the Seiko Turtle.
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Old 11 September 2018, 09:16 PM   #6
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That's a beauty, Eddie! Congrats.
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Old 11 September 2018, 09:54 PM   #7
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I really like it. Could you please provide the model number.
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Old 11 September 2018, 10:03 PM   #8
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Great dial!!!!


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Old 11 September 2018, 10:10 PM   #9
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Beuaty, congratulations to your son, I'm sure he's going to love it!
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Old 11 September 2018, 11:23 PM   #10
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Very nice dial color. Your picture is going to sell watches! Enjoy it!
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Old 12 September 2018, 12:29 AM   #11
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Old 12 September 2018, 02:15 AM   #12
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Wow!! Great looking piece!!
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Old 12 September 2018, 12:22 PM   #13
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Very nice birthday gift!
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Old 12 September 2018, 01:07 PM   #14
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A real beauty! I’ve always wondered what the 5 refers to. Anyone know?


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Nice Eddie , congrats
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Very nice. I love the colour tones on that dial.
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Old 12 September 2018, 02:33 PM   #17
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There are differing opinions on what the “5” criteria actually were, but the most commonly cited seem to be: Automatic movement; Diaflex (unbreakable mainspring); Diashock shock resistance; Day-Date function and Water Resistance. These were all pretty big deals for an affordable watch when the first Seiko 5 appeared in the 1960s.

They didn't always say "5" on the dial. Here's one of mine from 1965, that has the "5" on the back. Note the "Diashock" on the bottom of the dial.
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Old 12 September 2018, 02:42 PM   #18
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Great looking watch Eddie, I'm glad I inspired you

It is a large dial watch but relatively thin and sits quite flat on ones wrist so it is very easy wearing even if one has a small wrist.
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Old 12 September 2018, 06:23 PM   #19
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Rick and his partner are having dinner with us to tomorrow.

I put up his wrist pix?
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Old 12 September 2018, 09:58 PM   #20
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I really like it. Could you please provide the model number.
Here you go.

SEIKO 5 Turtle SRPB23K1.
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Old 12 September 2018, 10:06 PM   #21
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Old 12 September 2018, 10:15 PM   #22
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Great gift, Dad! I've seriously thought about getting the grey or the blue one SRPB21K1. I really like those gradient dials.
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There are differing opinions on what the “5” criteria actually were, but the most commonly cited seem to be: Automatic movement; Diaflex (unbreakable mainspring); Diashock shock resistance; Day-Date function and Water Resistance. These were all pretty big deals for an affordable watch when the first Seiko 5 appeared in the 1960s.

They didn't always say "5" on the dial. Here's one of mine from 1965, that has the "5" on the back. Note the "Diashock" on the bottom of the dial.
Thanks Adam. I should have known you'd have an answer! What a smart looking watch, btw!!
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