The SLA017 * SLA025 * SLA033 club thread

[1William]

Congratulations.

[MickCollins1916]

Originally Posted by AEC

Sweet. Congratulations

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Thanks, guys. I’ve been a little nuts for Seiko lately - both SPB Willards, the SPB149, and now this. Can’t stop staring at it.

[L_S_SHOE]

Took a little while but finally joining the club.




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[MickCollins1916]

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

Took a little while but finally joining the club.




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Very nice, I just did the same. Great watch!

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

...New club member checking in. Just purchased, peeled the stickers off, and popped it on the wrist right now. Loving it!

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

Took a little while but finally joining the club...

Congrats to both

[AEC]

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

Took a little while but finally joining the club.




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Sweet

[Mifune]

[Travelller]

From last Fri

[tfjordan]

The SLA017 wasn't on my acquisition list, but got a good deal and picked one up. The SLA033 is a real contender now because of my 62MAS. Absolutely love it.

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[Travelller]

Originally Posted by tfjordan

The SLA017 wasn't on my acquisition list, but got a good deal and picked one up. The SLA033 is a real contender now because of my 62MAS. Absolutely love it..

congrats
Looking most awesome 👌
Keep on mind that the SLA033 wears differently from the 017 in part due to the additional mm but geometry as well. Try one on before you take the plunge

[Mifune]

Very nice!

[Mauiguy]

Can I join the club?





Ever since I sold my Marine Master 300 (SBDX001), I've been lusting after another high end Seiko to fill the void and this one does it beautifully. It's a perfect modern compliment to the 6105.

[L_S_SHOE]

Originally Posted by Mauiguy

Can I join the club?





Ever since I sold my Marine Master 300 (SBDX001), I've been lusting after another high end Seiko to fill the void and this one does it beautifully. It's a perfect modern compliment to the 6105.

Very cool. How does the SLA033 compare to the original in overall fit and finish? I’ve never handled a 6105.


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[Mauiguy]

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

Very cool. How does the SLA033 compare to the original in overall fit and finish? I’ve never handled a 6105.
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The 6105 is one really nice watch and you can tell during their heyday they were robust purpose built tool watches. However, because of their age, they are often susceptible to moisture penetration as well as having worn movement parts, so I consider them to be a collector's watch. I wouldn't even wear mine in the rain, and I store in a de-humidified environment.

The SLA033 fit and finish is Grand Seiko quality stuff. It's a fully capable dive watch, but I view mine a luxury sports watch and treat it carefully. If I'm looking for a tool watch, I'll put on my SRP turtle. I love the polished bezel insert on the SLA, and the dial, markers and hands are exquisite. Even the second hand that people have been critical of is really nice.

Visually, the SLA is closer to the original 6105 case shape than the Prospex (Willard X) version, which I had but since sold. The 6105 remains the "roundest" of the bunch and sets the standard for the design. To me, that round case shape is really what makes the watch and SLA has enough 6105 "DNA" to make it very compelling. It has a similar wrist presence. At a glance they can be mistaken for the same watch. I would have liked to see a chamfered crystal on the SLA like the 6105 had, but that's a minor nit pick. Overall, I'm very happy with it.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by Mauiguy

...Ever since I sold my Marine Master 300 (SBDX001), I've been lusting after another high end Seiko to fill the void and this one does it beautifully. It's a perfect modern compliment to the 6105.

Congrats!!!

Originally Posted by Mauiguy

The 6105 is one really nice watch and you can tell during their heyday they were robust purpose built tool watches. However, because of their age, they are often susceptible to moisture penetration as well as having worn movement parts, so I consider them to be a collector's watch. I wouldn't even wear mine in the rain, and I store in a de-humidified environment...
Visually, the SLA is closer to the original 6105 case shape than the Prospex (Willard X) version, which I had but since sold. The 6105 remains the "roundest" of the bunch and sets the standard for the design. To me, that round case shape is really what makes the watch and SLA has enough 6105 "DNA" to make it very compelling. It has a similar wrist presence. At a glance they can be mistaken for the same watch. I would have liked to see a chamfered crystal on the SLA like the 6105 had, but that's a minor nit pick. Overall, I'm very happy with it.

T4S -

[1William]

Congratulations.

[AEC]

Enjoying my SLA033 quite a bit these days




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[Mauiguy]

Couple more phone pics while waiting for my W. Jean choco bar strap to arrive.

[L_S_SHOE]

Originally Posted by Mauiguy

Couple more phone pics while waiting for my W. Jean choco bar strap to arrive.

What’s the story on the W. Jean? I ordered various Uncle Seiko straps 3 weeks ago but haven’t received them. I might have to move on.


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[Mauiguy]

I'm not sure what you mean. I ordered a W. Jean strap a couple of days ago and I'm waiting for it to get here. Last month I also got an US waffle and it arrived within 3 or 4 days, which is super fast for Hawaii. I'd definitely contact them to find out why it's taking so long.

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

What’s the story on the W. Jean? I ordered various Uncle Seiko straps 3 weeks ago but haven’t received them. I might have to move on.


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[L_S_SHOE]

Originally Posted by Mauiguy

I'm not sure what you mean. I ordered a W. Jean strap a couple of days ago and I'm waiting for it to get here. Last month I also got an US waffle and it arrived within 3 or 4 days, which is super fast for Hawaii. I'd definitely contact them to find out why it's taking so long.

I apologize. What I wrote does sound confusing.

I would also like to get a couple of extra straps for my SLA033. Uncle Seiko straps seem to be popular. I ordered a couple of different straps from them 3 weeks ago but they never came. I saw you ordered a W. Jean but I don’t know much about that brand and was interested to learn more.


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[Mauiguy]

Ah ok I understand. Well, I have both Uncle Seiko and also received a W. Jean chocolate bar strap that came with my 6105. Of the 2, the W. Jean is a tiny bit thicker and the material feels a little more pliable to me so I like it better. The finish and detailing on the Uncle Seiko is a little nicer but you have to look real closely to see that. By that I mean you can see tool marks from the molding process on the W. Jean strap, but again, it's the thickness and suppleness that makes me prefer it over the US. Caveat: the W. Jean strap I have now is several years old. It remains to be seen if they changed at all during that time, but I'll soon find out!

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

I apologize. What I wrote does sound confusing.

I would also like to get a couple of extra straps for my SLA033. Uncle Seiko straps seem to be popular. I ordered a couple of different straps from them 3 weeks ago but they never came. I saw you ordered a W. Jean but I don’t know much about that brand and was interested to learn more.


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[Mauiguy]

Here's how to photograph your Willard 2 without the "tail"...







Lol!

[1William]

Nice.

[MickCollins1916]

[L_S_SHOE]

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Heck of a combo!


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[MickCollins1916]

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

Heck of a combo!


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Thank you! Cheers.

[MickCollins1916]

[1William]

Added the wrong picture but still a beautiful watch.

[1William]

Just picked up a SLA017 yesterday. I really like it. I also own the SLA037 and the blue is strong but I think i might like the grey better. Time will tell. I have a SPB143 and while similar when not with the SLA017, it is not. For the money the SPB143 is strong. I will see after some ownership.