Let's see your Seikos!

[Fallingup]

[tobinen]

Nice. I've not seen that one before. Dial colour looks good.

[ZesPak]

I've just seen that, looks amazing. The recraft series has some real gems in there.

[Fallingup]

Thanks. It's the SSC667. It's a big bugger. Although I've got 8 inch wrists, I'm used to smaller watches. It is only just acceptable. For me anyway. Despite this the dial is really nice the way it reflects light. I wasn't sure about the strap but when it arrived I was sold. It suits the watch well and adds a bit of colour to the collection.

[Stussy]

I post this pic of my 3rd gen Sumo a few months ago, someone expressed interest if I was selling it. I will be putting it on eBay this week.

[Dan_1981]

Dan_1981 said:

Look at this rather attractive little thing... bargain tastic SNXS73K

[AceOfHearts]

Stussy said:

I post this pic of my 3rd gen Sumo a few months ago, someone expressed interest if I was selling it. I will be putting it on eBay this week.

That was me

I have sent you a PM

[Stussy]

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[Nayche]

The new Prospex Seiko divers due to be released later this year look very promising. They seem to have downsized with the case sizes which is unexpected but good in my opinion.

Here are my two current Seikos

SKX007 modified and a 1978 6309 7049 fully original and in need of a service.

[Stussy]

Smaller is bad for me, they’re too small as it is

[cat69uk]

Fallingup said:

Love that Seiko, which model and where from? Cheers.

[Fallingup]

cat69uk said:

Love that Seiko, which model and where from? Cheers.

SSC667. Reduced on Amazon to £193 at the moment.

[Stussy]

Stussy said:

I post this pic of my 3rd gen Sumo a few months ago, someone expressed interest if I was selling it. I will be putting it on eBay this week.

Anyone else interested before I list it?
£550 including never used original bracelet and Strapcode Hexad.
I could be tempted with a part ex for a Samurai

[andySC]

Here’s my recently purchased SKX007. I bought a Strapcode bracelet, double dome sapphire & a “Batman” ceramic bezel insert. A few quid spent on tools & a crystal press & I did the modifications myself. Nothing too tricky, the most awkward bit was the fiddly sticky tape to secure the bezel insert. So far I’m really chuffed, nothing has fallen off & it’s holding good time.

[CATstrangler]

These are the few I have left. 7M22 7AOO that I got as a non-runner and got it going for the Mrs. It's now politely asking for a new capacitor and needs a new crystal too.
Black dial V175 OADO Solar still showing BST because I haven't bothered resetting it since March last year.
5M62 ODEO. Another non-runner that I rebuilt and turned out to be the best timekeeper I've ever owned, but I never wear it. That and the Solar will be going on eBay soon. It's not a great photo, but they are both in lovely condition.
Last, my favourite watch ever - my old BFK (5M62 OBLO) that I bought years ago in the duty free at Changi Airport. It's been my daily beater ever since. Looks like I've been hammering with it, but I had it serviced and recertified by Seiko as it's the only watch I still dive with. I specifically asked them not to polish it or change the bezel or refresh the lumes. It's earned its battle scars the hard way and it's entitled to wear them. I'll never part with it.

Edited for typo.

Edited by CATstrangler on Saturday 21st March 11:11

[WhisperingWasp]

andySC said:

Here’s my recently purchased SKX007. I bought a Strapcode bracelet, double dome sapphire & a “Batman” ceramic bezel insert. A few quid spent on tools & a crystal press & I did the modifications myself. Nothing too tricky, the most awkward bit was the fiddly sticky tape to secure the bezel insert. So far I’m really chuffed, nothing has fallen off & it’s holding good time.

Looks great. A few mentions for these strapcode bracelets now - they decent?

I have the latest Monster (SRPD27 or something). Wonder if there is one to fit that as the Seiko bracelet is not very comfortable due to the dive extension.

[andySC]

WhisperingWasp said:

Looks great. A few mentions for these strapcode bracelets now - they decent?

I have the latest Monster (SRPD27 or something). Wonder if there is one to fit that as the Seiko bracelet is not very comfortable due to the dive extension.

I’d recommend the Strapcode if you can get one that’s compatible. They have solid end links that are made to fit each individual case. I went for the basic version of the Oyster without the fancy machined clasp, £55 & I’d say it’s worth it.

[Stussy]

I put the strapcode Hexad on my sumo simply because the normal bracelet wasn’t big enough for my wrist.
However, it totally transformed the watch. It gave it the weight I felt it deserved, and is much better quality than the Seiko bracelet that comes with it

[shopper150]

I really like the look of the SBGM221
Doesn’t anyone know where I can see one in the flesh in London?
And if I like it, where should I be looking to source one at a good discount?

[ewand]

shopper150 said:

I really like the look of the SBGM221
Doesn’t anyone know where I can see one in the flesh in London?
And if I like it, where should I be looking to source one at a good discount?

How about the Grand Seiko Boutique in Knightsbridge?
https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/boutique

As for discounts, if they have stock and you're willing to buy on the spot, with current trading conditions, I bet they'd do you a deal...