Watches - another OCD problem
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@Chiba:
@Chiba J. the vintage seiko diver looks really good with a great heritage, bearing the additional service cost in mind as graeme mentioned. When was its last service? can't read it inside the back plate.
I like the look of the shogun, how did it wear on your wrist? Do you have a shot of it on your wrist?@Chiba J. found this, nice wristshot in there man. some change the hand on the shogun, looks good too
http://www.watchfreeks.com/23-seiko/56033-just-received-my-seiko-shogun-sbdc007-may-mod.html
Hey D, thanks for the kind reply! Looks like that particular Seiko vintage 6105 is quite a rare piece, hence the price. The 6105 can be had in better condition, and for far less dough, but mostly through Philippine refurbishers on Ebay. Not sure I want to go that route, need more research. The 3rd gen diver is also much less dough than the 2nd gen 6105 (but not quite as attractive IMO).
The Shogun is great. It felt good on my wrist, but not as good as the Black Bay. I know that some people swap out the hands on it, but I actually really like the original monster hands.
If you like the 6105 and also the seiko shogun, you should look at Dagaz Typhoons. Best of both worlds. A homage to the 6105 with the 6r seiko movement that is in the shogun. Build quality is great, and if you can get your hands on either XW/Dagaz tsunamis/bonefrogs; homage to the 6309 seiko diver or the newer Dagaz Typhoon/6105 homage diver you won't be disappointed.
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Thanks! I had seen the name around, but hadn't looked into it. They look great. And, you're right, maybe the best of both worlds. It's great to see someone remaking the 6105. Seiko seems uninterested in any sort of "heritage" line.
I haven't done much research yet, but it looks like they are advertised as Made in Japan? Wonder if there are retailers in Japan?
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I have several of his tsunami's and typhoons. great watches. was heavily into vintage seikos but having nice examples and hard wear are not a good combination. followed this company since its beginnings. both canadians that started it. noah the original owner passed after the tsunami came to be. Jake his friend/partner took over and continued on. Great guy to deal with. He is based out of hong kong and sells most watches directly. he is still the sole builder of all his watches. his webstore is 10watches. you can choose dial options for the typhoon. the great thing in comparison with the original 6105 is instant wear and abuse. waterproof so to speak. screw down crown. hacking and hand winding movement. so really a step up from a vintage 6105 unless you want customization done which quickly adds up.
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i don't have the IWC @Snowy the only pilots I own is a Azimuth Nav. B Uhr and Laco WUS special edit. Grand Seiko is definitely a great watch inside and outside. Low profile but rich with history passion and love like most Japanese creations.
Apologies for that. I even looked back many pages here and could have sworn I saw you wearing one. #mybad.
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Equus Leather do some very tasty looking watch straps. I haven't seen them in the flesh, but their belts are fantastic.
This one is in a brown Bakers of Colyton bridle leather, the same tannery that Tender uses. They offer natural (russet) in their belts, and I'm sure that they'd make a strap out of it if you asked.
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Not a stellar watch, but the watch that was my wedding present 10 years ago. I had always hated the stock strap, so I put a Jurghans aviator on it and I think it looks 100% better.
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I can see why it doesn't get worn often, given some of the other fantastic watches you own, but that's not a bad watch. Those Hamilton Khakis used to be a hell of a deal 5-7 years ago, and of course, the wedding connection adds an extra dimension to the while thing.
New strap is a quality choice. Good call.
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I like Hamilton a lot @Anesthetist and have been toying around with the idea of buying one of their pilot watches myself.
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To tide you over until my watch comes back from servicing. My watch guy is seriously busy before Christmas.
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@Anesthetist mate your wedding present is a good watch. Nice to play with straps too
@Qinhan happy for you when it gets back soon
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Q, that is a beautiful piece!
One of the coolest watches ever imho
http://doubleredseadweller.com/watch-info/oh-explorer-2/orange-hand.html
I agree Davito! But then again am biased, I have one of the early Mk I dial 1655s with the straight seconds hand. Definitely a watch with character, it's not for everyone but I kind of love that about it.
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Thanks for posting @Qinhan. That's a fine, fine watch!
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After a few more trips to my local Seiko dealer, I've managed to switch my allegiance from the Shogun to the Tuna Can. At first I didn't like the tuna, but after trying it on I was very impressed. Really comfortable and a big but never too big presence on the wrist. Thoughts on the SBBN017? To me it seems like a watch that comes close to defining what a "tool" watch should be.
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Nice watch Chiba although I prefer the Scuba (with blue face).
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^^ Do you mean the "sumo"? Or, in its blue rendition, the "blumo". I quite like the sumo series and especially the blumo but can't get past the font on the bezel. Makes it look more like a roulette table than a watch.
The other Seiko that has really stolen my attention away from the Shogun is the MM300. It's great, but a little taller than I'd like. Perhaps I'd get used to that over time?
