I should correct myself...mine's not technically a JDM in every regard as the day display would be in Kanji, instead of Spanish, but it's cased etc in Japan for the US market.
Watches, eh...
Watches, eh...
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The binman chronicles
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Just checked my order and it's for the -K1. However I can't grumble as I haven't even found a JDM version yet, so not like if I'd have paid a small amount more I could have picked one up.
I honestly wouldn't worry about it...the whole JDM thing with Seiko is a minefield. I'm only going on what I can glean from forums and we all know how reliable those can be. I shouldn't have brought it up, it's just one of those things that make me wonder so I've delved in to it here and there.
@The binman chronicles you can burn some brain cells reading the most recent posts in this thread, if you're bored. But yeah, this topic is a deep, dark hole. Seiko is massive so the potential for misinformation is just as big/confusing.
Seiko made in Japan or not...
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lol It's not my fault!
I should get in to the drugs business....
Model SRPG47, if anyone else is titillated. JDM model (ie. 'Made In Japan' at bottom). I guess there's a K1 designation on some models that don't say 'Made In Japan'...so likely cased in Korea, if you're a stickler for that stuff. Some swear the stuff from Japan is put together better (bezel alignment etc).
The one in the video below isn't a JDM and he had no issue with alignment and good time-keeping.
Seiko's take on "Limited Editon"...only 11,000. Having said that, it does give you a good chance to get ahold of one.
One more photo...silver/white (depending on light+angle) waffle dial.
Love it!!! Amazing dial!
According to Seiko's site it's the first 5 series to have a white dial, which surprised me considering how many watches they produce a year...adds to the 'Limited Edition' lark I suppose. But yeah, looks great on-wrist! The silverish-white tone adds a lot on a contrasting strap...me being me, I swapped the steel out but it looks great on that too. It's just sitting on the black Perlon strap I had on my Lum-Tec, for now. Should be a looker on something that matches the bezel.
They make some cool dive watches and exclusively focus on them. You don't see a lot of them around, but they are decent and have a ton of models to choose from.
Just checked out their website—not as expensive as I assumed.
He has a vintage Corvette Stingray in the garage easily worth over $125k
davids
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Blood In The Water, Water In Its Blood: A Brief History of Squale
Any history of the dive watch would be incomplete without a thorough look at Squale. But despite its illustrious history, this small Swiss brand is still largely unknown to all but the most hardcore dive watch nerds. And that’s a shame because Squale has made some truly iconic watches, not only...
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Sinn just released a new limited edition of the U1 diving watch (easily the best, most durable/strong watch case/bracelet out there) and I really really want one!
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Hi @verreauxi , my name's Rob...welcome to the group. We understand and will help you make it through this terrible, debilitating disease.
*glances at wrist, twitches*
Why can't I own every watch between 200$ and 10,000$...WHY?!
[calls loan officer to inquire about 4th remortgage]
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That watch lists for like 200K...I'm gonna list my house for sale.
Breguet makes some lovely pieces and the Marine line and the XXI lines are my favorite. I never wanted to own a perpetual calendar as I'd be too afraid the winder would stop (when I wasn't wearing it) and I'd need to send it in for re-calibration. The "equation of time" function is a brilliant complication from a craftsmanship standpoint but needless unless you are a vampire. But let's be clear: what a stunning piece.
Shevin Keedy
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My latest two, both Seikos.
The blue is a Seiko solar PADI edition, I added the silicone zulu diver strap. The other is a Seiko turtle bought from ebay, I added the stainless steel bracelet. Both have drilled lugs so I can mix and match straps like NATO's and such. (I do dive btw).
I will be selling a couple of my others as I do not like to keep a big collection; apologies if that is heresy!
The blue is a Seiko solar PADI edition, I added the silicone zulu diver strap. The other is a Seiko turtle bought from ebay, I added the stainless steel bracelet. Both have drilled lugs so I can mix and match straps like NATO's and such. (I do dive btw).
I will be selling a couple of my others as I do not like to keep a big collection; apologies if that is heresy!
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