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Old 5 July 2020, 08:55 AM   #1
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Fast decision needed - seiko or rolex
55th anniversary seiko SLA 37 (mas reisssue) or oyster perpetual white 39mm
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Old 5 July 2020, 08:59 AM   #2
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Old 5 July 2020, 09:07 AM   #3
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OP39, and later pick up a SPB143
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Old 5 July 2020, 09:10 AM   #4
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Old 5 July 2020, 09:11 AM   #5
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Well, first, don't make a fast decision-that is how poor decisions are made. I am not a fan of either of watches. But, I would opt for the seiko here as it has a date function and bezel, making it far more useful than the OP39. But it also depends on what else you have in the rotation.
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Old 5 July 2020, 09:18 AM   #8
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Well, first, don't make a fast decision-that is how poor decisions are made. I am not a fan of either of watches. But, I would opt for the seiko here as it has a date function and bezel, making it far more useful than the OP39. But it also depends on what else you have in the rotation.

Hypothetically say you have 10 rolexes already and 10 Seiko also


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Old 5 July 2020, 09:27 AM   #11
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Thank you sir. You cannot go wrong with the white 114300. It’s even better in person. I also own a 166710 LN and have previously owned a 14060 and I can honestly tell you there’s something special about this one.
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Old 5 July 2020, 09:31 AM   #13
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The only rival to OP is a Grand Seiko
so since you didn't present that as an option, I'd go for the OP. Having said that, take a minute and look at the GSes. The finishing is nearly in the league of PP, AP, VC, ALS.
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OP39, and later pick up a SPB143
+1 I'm waiting for my SPB149

The SLA017 is too pricey for a Seiko. OP39
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Suggest you try the OP white before you buy. When I did for some reason it didn't sing, probably just me. I love it in pics though and always liked that rounded bezel too.

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+1 I'm waiting for my SPB149

The SLA017 is too pricey for a Seiko. OP39

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Old 5 July 2020, 09:38 AM   #18
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Suggest you try the OP white before you buy. When I did for some reason it didn't sing, probably just me. I love it in pics though and always liked that rounded bezel too.

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That is one clean and cool watch. I can see why it is so popular.
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Don’t rush, man! And good luck, am sure you are enjoying the process! I am a fan of the OP39.
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Old 5 July 2020, 09:46 AM   #21
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I love seiko but an OP wins
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Old 5 July 2020, 09:48 AM   #22
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I LOVE Seiko, BUT I will buy the OP39, because Rolex have a magic for me.

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Old 5 July 2020, 10:34 AM   #28
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I'd go with the Seiko first. Its iMHO a better watch. I like the date window. And I've never been a fan of the OP. Too plain. The OP is also a tad small for me. I might choose a DJ over the Seiko, but not the OP.
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Old 5 July 2020, 10:44 AM   #30
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Sold 5 Grand Seiko and bought a OP 39mm White two weeks ago. Still have 3 vintage Seiko 6309 divers from 1978, 1979, and 1980.
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