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Old 1 October 2020, 12:20 AM   #1
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Thinking of picking up an Arnie

Good day all !


Was thinking of getting a Seiko Arnie ( the black SNJ025 model ).

How do you guys like the new reissues ?


The only Seiko I currently own is the SKX009. What drew me into this watch ( besides is major popularity in movies etc ) is the digi/ani combo feature. Plus the fact that it can do an hourly chime, alarm, etc. I could use the alarm function daily, and the Seiko lume would last me all night ( should at least, depending if the lume is as good as it is on the monster / SKX modes ).


How do you guys like yours ?
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Old 1 October 2020, 12:58 AM   #2
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I think the Arnie is great and I use it sleeping and exercising. It wears slightly smaller than you would think but it fits the wrist great. I have the Pepsi, Green, Black and the Tan. They get some good wrist time.
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Old 1 October 2020, 02:15 AM   #3
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I enjoy mine. It wears smaller than it measures, but it’s big. Fun watch.
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Old 1 October 2020, 03:00 AM   #4
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Good day all !


Was thinking of getting a Seiko Arnie ( the black SNJ025 model ).

How do you guys like the new reissues ?


The only Seiko I currently own is the SKX009. What drew me into this watch ( besides is major popularity in movies etc ) is the digi/ani combo feature. Plus the fact that it can do an hourly chime, alarm, etc. I could use the alarm function daily, and the Seiko lume would last me all night ( should at least, depending if the lume is as good as it is on the monster / SKX modes ).


How do you guys like yours ?


Its fantastic, and I wear mine all the time. The bezel, chrono, date, time mean that I get a lot of use and has been probably the watch I have worn most since the lock down in March. Some may complain about the size, but the lug to lug length is about as long as my 16610 sub, and its smaller than most gshocks. For me, I grew up watching Commando and seeing that watch, its really the one that started it all for me. I thought about getting the vintage one, but I dont like used watches and dont want to pamper the watch either.
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Old 1 October 2020, 03:37 AM   #5
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Its fantastic, and I wear mine all the time. The bezel, chrono, date, time mean that I get a lot of use and has been probably the watch I have worn most since the lock down in March. Some may complain about the size, but the lug to lug length is about as long as my 16610 sub, and its smaller than most gshocks. For me, I grew up watching Commando and seeing that watch, its really the one that started it all for me. I thought about getting the vintage one, but I dont like used watches and dont want to pamper the watch either.
Exactly my feelings as well.

Ok - you guys officially sold me on it. Now I just have to figure out where to pick one up. Seems on Amazon and eBay the prices on these seems to be around $375+. Would love to just go to a Seiko AD and like a Macy’s but don’t feel like paying the $550 or whatever the retail on these puppies are.
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Old 1 October 2020, 04:05 AM   #6
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Exactly my feelings as well.

Ok - you guys officially sold me on it. Now I just have to figure out where to pick one up. Seems on Amazon and eBay the prices on these seems to be around $375+. Would love to just go to a Seiko AD and like a Macy’s but don’t feel like paying the $550 or whatever the retail on these puppies are.

Amazon is not a bad way to go. I got mine on the seiko website, and paid full boat. I should have got it on Amazon. I looked at the Pepsi and version with the gold hands but opted for the closest to the original.


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Old 1 October 2020, 05:56 AM   #7
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I absolutely love mine - big but perfect “big” watch on my 6.75 inch wrist. I would Recc getting it without a doubt. I think i bought from seiko website minus 20% coupon . One of my favorite non-mechanical watches along with my G-SHOCK gw5600


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Glad to see this one gaining popularity. Will definitely add to my collection.
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Go into an AD and find the one you want and respectfully ask for a discount. You should be able to do 20% without much push back. If they do not budge then look to Amazon or EBay, I have had good luck with both. If you use EBay make sure it is an American Dealer who accepts returns with a lot of feedback. Let us know how it goes.
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Old 1 October 2020, 08:52 PM   #10
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It is a fun watch:




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Old 2 October 2020, 06:54 AM   #11
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Have you found any good aftermarket straps for this model?
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Old 2 October 2020, 01:18 PM   #12
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I like the original strap.
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Old 2 October 2020, 01:40 PM   #13
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Have you found any good aftermarket straps for this model?

I love the elastic straps like The Watch Steward “Original.” You get no bulk from the rubber strap and the watch wears smaller on the wrist because of the midget lugs.

Feels and looks great and cinches to your wrist.


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Old 3 October 2020, 03:27 AM   #14
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Arnie is cool watch, I prefer the golden version to match with my golden Tunas

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Old 3 October 2020, 04:04 AM   #15
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Exactly my feelings as well.

Ok - you guys officially sold me on it. Now I just have to figure out where to pick one up. Seems on Amazon and eBay the prices on these seems to be around $375+. Would love to just go to a Seiko AD and like a Macy’s but don’t feel like paying the $550 or whatever the retail on these puppies are.
Get one from the online AD "Mimos Jewelry." He's great to deal with!

He has it for 25% off with code seik25, free shipping and no tax (at least for me).

Highly recommend him. Personal, great customer service and authorized.

https://mimosjewelry.com/collections...roducts/snj025
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Old 3 October 2020, 06:28 AM   #16
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Get one from the online AD "Mimos Jewelry." He's great to deal with!

He has it for 25% off with code seik25, free shipping and no tax (at least for me).

Highly recommend him. Personal, great customer service and authorized.

https://mimosjewelry.com/collections...roducts/snj025

Thank you for that ! That’s a good suggestion. I haven’t ordered one yet but when I do, that’s the cheapest price I could find from any AD in my area.
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Get one from the online AD "Mimos Jewelry." He's great to deal with!

He has it for 25% off with code seik25, free shipping and no tax (at least for me).

Highly recommend him. Personal, great customer service and authorized.

https://mimosjewelry.com/collections...roducts/snj025

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Old 3 October 2020, 07:27 AM   #18
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Thank you for that ! That’s a good suggestion. I haven’t ordered one yet but when I do, that’s the cheapest price I could find from any AD in my area.
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I have wanted one for a few months... I am enjoying the wait. :cheers.
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Old 11 October 2020, 02:37 AM   #21
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I have the Black SNJ025, love it, the original H558 I had as a teenager was my first ‘expensive’ watch and I have so many great memories from wearing it that I had to buy the reissue.
I actually would prefer it to have been more expensive but made with better quality materials such as sapphire crystal and to have been manufactured in Japan - like the original as oppose to China.
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Old 11 October 2020, 10:46 AM   #22
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I picked up one with a Pepsi bezel, fun watch. Also have an skx009 and hope my green Willard will arrive soon. Very fun watches for a good price
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Old 16 April 2021, 01:53 PM   #23
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Just got Arnie. First i was suprised how small dial is. Build quality is spot on. Stock rubber band is excellent.
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