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13 September 2018, 09:50 PM | #1 |
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Need an everyday watch help
I've usually wear my Rolex but I've been beating it lately and want to put it away and not destroy it or loose it . Looking for a nice watch the I can use everyday at the beach working outside ect .. help for recommendations looking at the SKX009 but open to options . Thanks
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13 September 2018, 10:34 PM | #2 |
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13 September 2018, 11:09 PM | #3 |
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I have a srp779 and love it for daily beating. Check out the turtles, just a bit more cash and still an amazing bang for your buck.
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13 September 2018, 11:48 PM | #4 |
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What the previous gentleman stated. Turtle a tremendous bang for the buck!
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14 September 2018, 12:32 AM | #5 |
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I had the same dilemma and went for an SRP777. Such a great choice. A real tool watch, like the four digit subs and SDs were in their day. I guess it depends on your wrist size though.
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14 September 2018, 01:30 AM | #6 |
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14 September 2018, 01:33 AM | #7 |
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I can't seem to find the Pepsi color one for sale ,used at least . Can I buy a 773 and flip the bezels if so are the easy to find ?
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14 September 2018, 01:39 AM | #8 |
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People love the SRPxxx Turtles, but they also aren't for everyone. Check out the SPB051 or SPB053. The 3-o'clock crown is more traditional (some people prefer it) and it's got a lot of bang for the buck, as well.
Also look at the Sumo series. Not sure of wrist size or size of watch you are comfortable wearing, but this about the size of a MM300, maybe slightly thinner than the Turtle, but it wears comfortably and has a lot going for it in terms of build quality vs cost. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk |
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14 September 2018, 04:04 AM | #10 |
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Another vote here for the SPB053 (aka SBDC053). I picked one up on a whim, and have completely fallen in love with it. Hacking, handwinding, proven movement (6r15) plus, even before regulation, it's running -2.6 seconds per day!
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14 September 2018, 07:01 AM | #11 |
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I love Seikos, but here is a Citizen eco-drive daily wearer that can be snagged for under $200.
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14 September 2018, 07:02 AM | #12 |
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The above Citizen is also available in blue.
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14 September 2018, 07:15 AM | #13 |
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Under $500, the Seiko. $1500 ish, Omega 2254.50. Or even a Hamilton $500-600.
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14 September 2018, 09:51 AM | #14 |
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Pm sent ... of the watch I pm’d you you could swap out
the bezel for a Pepsi ... if that interests you ... |
14 September 2018, 12:37 PM | #16 |
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I will go for the Sinn 104, It has a stunning dial. For me, it is a great looking watch.
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OP the SKX is a nice little watch but not the best entry level seiko diver imo, the step above which is the Turtles, Samurai, sumo, SPB053/051, is a much better option because of hacking, better movement, drilled lugs, better finished, hand winding, better lume and markers, etc. What size wrist are you? |
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14 September 2018, 01:17 PM | #18 |
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Very nice classic looking Seiko!
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15 September 2018, 01:18 PM | #20 |
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I have had 5 SRP's now, the SRPC's are a better quality imo and a little smaller. But the Citizen Promaster is a great watch also.
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