The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread
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Have you checked out the Seiko JDM models yet?
Yes. Some are very nice. I like the 'titanium shogun' (SBDC029). It a bit wide for my taste but surprisingly thin (13mm). It doesn't use a sapphire crystal though & I'm not sure about the bezel. Still, one cannot beat that name… The SBDC051 is lovely too, but it has an aluminum bezel.... The SBDC047 is gorgeous, and has the right features (sapphire & ceramic), but is very wide. I might make an exception for that one... It's nice and thin so it might be easy to wear.
The tunas are cool looking but unwearable outside of the water.
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***A quick bit of info on what a "rehaut" is (For my fellow n00bs)
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I have both the red/blue and black of the SKX007 Japan made. They're really meh.
It's cool because they're so accessible and durable, but the accuracy is not great. Also the rehaut is oftentimes not aligned with the face right.
I'd agree. I had one and eventually sold it. I honestly think that half the watch nerds that own one bought it only to customize. The modification options are seemingly endless.
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That Grand Seiko has an aluminum bezel, doesn't it?
I've been Googling, and found this post on Watchuseek by someone from a Seiko boutique in Miami:
_I've mentioned before that ceramic bezel inserts are considered to be a risk in divers watches as a thin insert can break. A full ceramic bezel seems like it could be an option, but GS wants these to have the best functionality possible. Ceramic bezels are great for desk diving, but in the water will pose a risk. If it breaks from shock, you will no longer have your elapsed time bezel.
I understand you may prefer the ceramic, but it does make perfect sense why the stainless steel black hard coated bezel is chosen for all GS._
The product spec page doesn't actually say!
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That argument makes sense, however
- how many people still use mechanical watches for real scuba diving?
- don't you think if you whacked your arm against something that your bezel broke, it's time to get the fuck out of the water?
I think this plays off suckers who think that they can buy something super tough and it makes them a badass.
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Entry level Seikos look best on NATO straps IMO
I forgot to add: the hands on my SKX007J were not aligned right and I had to send it off to service. It was really evident at the top of the hour when the minute hand was at the 12 and the hour hand was not at the hour marker properly. Really irritating for a watch that has the hype surrounding it.
For a little more money, you can get a lot of bang for your buck from Seiko, but the SKX is not one of them. I swear up and down that the SARG011 is a great deal, and I got that for $250.
It's a little more expensive, but a lot more reliable. I actually got rid of all my other watches, and it's now the only watch I own. I believe it's the 007J or something like that.
