Let's see your Seikos!
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Eventually got round to buying a 5 GMT. I initially wanted one after admiring blueg33's on this thread, and then I called into the Seiko boutique to have a look at them. Wanted a black one, got a black one.
I think it's a really good looking watch, and looks great on the wrist. The jubilee bracelet looks great. The display caseback is a nice touch. The watch itself feels great quality, but my only complaint is that off the wrist, the bracelet feels really cheap and tinny quite honestly. Especially the clasp. Bit disappointing for a £400 RRP watch. I may have to buy a Strapcode strap. I'll see how it goes, it does feel fine when being worn. The bracelet on my similarly priced Seiko Speedtimer is way higher quality and much heavier feeling.
Thats a bit of a minor gripe though, as I said, it feels fine on the wrist a looks good. Overall, I am very pleased with it.
I think it's a really good looking watch, and looks great on the wrist. The jubilee bracelet looks great. The display caseback is a nice touch. The watch itself feels great quality, but my only complaint is that off the wrist, the bracelet feels really cheap and tinny quite honestly. Especially the clasp. Bit disappointing for a £400 RRP watch. I may have to buy a Strapcode strap. I'll see how it goes, it does feel fine when being worn. The bracelet on my similarly priced Seiko Speedtimer is way higher quality and much heavier feeling.
Thats a bit of a minor gripe though, as I said, it feels fine on the wrist a looks good. Overall, I am very pleased with it.
Lord Marylebone said:
Eventually got round to buying a 5 GMT. I initially wanted one after admiring blueg33's on this thread, and then I called into the Seiko boutique to have a look at them. Wanted a black one, got a black one.
I think it's a really good looking watch, and looks great on the wrist. The jubilee bracelet looks great. The display caseback is a nice touch. The watch itself feels great quality, but my only complaint is that off the wrist, the bracelet feels really cheap and tinny quite honestly. Especially the clasp. Bit disappointing for a £400 RRP watch. I may have to buy a Strapcode strap. I'll see how it goes, it does feel fine when being worn. The bracelet on my similarly priced Seiko Speedtimer is way higher quality and much heavier feeling.
Thats a bit of a minor gripe though, as I said, it feels fine on the wrist a looks good. Overall, I am very pleased with it.
To be fair, people have complained Seiko bracelets feel a bit cheap for decades, they don't seem to care I think it's a really good looking watch, and looks great on the wrist. The jubilee bracelet looks great. The display caseback is a nice touch. The watch itself feels great quality, but my only complaint is that off the wrist, the bracelet feels really cheap and tinny quite honestly. Especially the clasp. Bit disappointing for a £400 RRP watch. I may have to buy a Strapcode strap. I'll see how it goes, it does feel fine when being worn. The bracelet on my similarly priced Seiko Speedtimer is way higher quality and much heavier feeling.
Thats a bit of a minor gripe though, as I said, it feels fine on the wrist a looks good. Overall, I am very pleased with it.
Wadeski said:
To be fair, people have complained Seiko bracelets feel a bit cheap for decades, they don't seem to care
That is absolutely true, however after the premium feel of the very heavy Speedtimer bracelet complete with a solid milled clasp, no rattly pressed metal in sight, I was kind of hoping this would be similar, given that it was released after the Speedtimer, and is a similar price point.I was wrong
Love the watch though!
Lord Marylebone said:
Eventually got round to buying a 5 GMT. I initially wanted one after admiring blueg33's on this thread, and then I called into the Seiko boutique to have a look at them. Wanted a black one, got a black one.
I think it's a really good looking watch, and looks great on the wrist. The jubilee bracelet looks great. The display caseback is a nice touch. The watch itself feels great quality, but my only complaint is that off the wrist, the bracelet feels really cheap and tinny quite honestly. Especially the clasp. Bit disappointing for a £400 RRP watch. I may have to buy a Strapcode strap. I'll see how it goes, it does feel fine when being worn. The bracelet on my similarly priced Seiko Speedtimer is way higher quality and much heavier feeling.
Thats a bit of a minor gripe though, as I said, it feels fine on the wrist a looks good. Overall, I am very pleased with it.
That’s lovely. I think it's a really good looking watch, and looks great on the wrist. The jubilee bracelet looks great. The display caseback is a nice touch. The watch itself feels great quality, but my only complaint is that off the wrist, the bracelet feels really cheap and tinny quite honestly. Especially the clasp. Bit disappointing for a £400 RRP watch. I may have to buy a Strapcode strap. I'll see how it goes, it does feel fine when being worn. The bracelet on my similarly priced Seiko Speedtimer is way higher quality and much heavier feeling.
Thats a bit of a minor gripe though, as I said, it feels fine on the wrist a looks good. Overall, I am very pleased with it.
Try it on a Crafter Blue CB11 strap and you’re close to perfection.
Edited by Mr_C on Thursday 16th February 15:07
Lord Marylebone said:
Eventually got round to buying a 5 GMT. I initially wanted one after admiring blueg33's on this thread, and then I called into the Seiko boutique to have a look at them. Wanted a black one, got a black one.
I think it's a really good looking watch, and looks great on the wrist. The jubilee bracelet looks great. The display caseback is a nice touch. The watch itself feels great quality, but my only complaint is that off the wrist, the bracelet feels really cheap and tinny quite honestly. Especially the clasp. Bit disappointing for a £400 RRP watch. I may have to buy a Strapcode strap. I'll see how it goes, it does feel fine when being worn. The bracelet on my similarly priced Seiko Speedtimer is way higher quality and much heavier feeling.
Thats a bit of a minor gripe though, as I said, it feels fine on the wrist a looks good. Overall, I am very pleased with it.
I'm ok with the bracelet, but agree re the clasp - mind you my old Omega has a really nasty pressed clasp.I think it's a really good looking watch, and looks great on the wrist. The jubilee bracelet looks great. The display caseback is a nice touch. The watch itself feels great quality, but my only complaint is that off the wrist, the bracelet feels really cheap and tinny quite honestly. Especially the clasp. Bit disappointing for a £400 RRP watch. I may have to buy a Strapcode strap. I'll see how it goes, it does feel fine when being worn. The bracelet on my similarly priced Seiko Speedtimer is way higher quality and much heavier feeling.
Thats a bit of a minor gripe though, as I said, it feels fine on the wrist a looks good. Overall, I am very pleased with it.
blueg33 said:
I'm ok with the bracelet, but agree re the clasp - mind you my old Omega has a really nasty pressed clasp.
I've worn the watch all day today, and to be fair, when you are wearing it the bracelet/clasp are absolutely fine. It does not detract from what is a really nice watch. Mr_C said:
That’s lovely.
Try it on a Crafter Blue CB11 strap and you’re close to perfection.
Thanks for pointing those straps out to me. I hadn't heard of that brand before. Very nice.Try it on a Crafter Blue CB11 strap and you’re close to perfection.
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