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Post by Knight Watchman on Jul 23, 2007 9:14:55 GMT -5
You just won a contest and have to choose from one of these two mechanical chronographs, both selling for a little over $2,000.00USD.Choice #1-
The Orient Star WZ0031DS Mechanical Chronograph     *Hand winding automatic movement
*Hacking
*Power Reserve complication
*Daily rate +15 second ~-10 second
*10 atmospheric pressure waterproofing
*40 Jewels
*All Stainless Steel
*Crocodile strap
*Sapphire Crystal
*Case Diameter 41mmChoice #2-
The Seiko Flight Master SBDS001       *Power Reserve complication
*40 Jewels
*Daily rate +15 second ~-10 second
*All Stainless Steel
*Sapphire Crystal
*Frequency 28,800 BPH
*Case Diameter 44mm[glow=red,2,300]All pics by Watch-Tanaka of Japan[/glow]
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Post by marcw on Jul 23, 2007 9:50:56 GMT -5
Too easy, the Seiko. I don't like the light blue dial and brown band on the Orient. That Seiko rocks  |
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Post by Tkapetan on Jul 23, 2007 11:51:59 GMT -5
I voted Seiko. It looks so much better - I don't know if it is s better watch though. If the dial on Orient is deeper blue or all black then maybe - brown strap and light blue are just not working together. Seiko it is. |
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Post by Knight Watchman on Jul 23, 2007 12:58:44 GMT -5
I voted Seiko. It looks so much better - I don't know if it is s better watch though. If the dial on Orient is deeper blue or all black then maybe - brown strap and light blue are just not working together. Seiko it is.  ;D    |
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Post by Tkapetan on Jul 23, 2007 13:04:50 GMT -5
I voted Seiko. It looks so much better - I don't know if it is s better watch though. If the dial on Orient is deeper blue or all black then maybe - brown strap and light blue are just not working together. Seiko it is. ;D To late, I already voted. If the picture of black model was displayed earlier I would vote Orient for sure.  Maybe others will see my error.  |
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Post by budman2k on Jul 23, 2007 16:34:45 GMT -5
Seiko, That baby blue just doesn't do it for me.
Budman
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Post by Tiggercat on Jul 23, 2007 17:24:15 GMT -5
Seiko, for a few reasons:
1. I find the rotating "dive" bezel more useful than a tachymeter.
2. The Seiko has screw-down chrono pushers, and the Orient does not.
3. I prefer the location of the date window on the Seiko.
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Post by fergie on Jul 26, 2007 4:31:43 GMT -5
Seiko!
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Post by Badboy on Jul 26, 2007 22:24:12 GMT -5
For the same money, I would pick any Seiko with SEL! I very nearly kept the ridiculous spinning compass SKZ211 only because of the super sweet solid end links!!!  soooolid ennnd linnnks... |
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Post by boscoe on Jul 30, 2007 14:35:26 GMT -5
Seiko all the time on this. Don't like the Orient's dial or the leather strap. But I do think the movement is a bit more beautiful. But you don't see the movement enough to justify that as a pick.
And I think the Seiko is hands-down winner in the comparative fit, finish - and accuracy
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Post by eddie on Jul 30, 2007 19:57:30 GMT -5
Seiko for me Sir Knight , although you know I'm an Orient man ;D
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Post by Knight Watchman on Jul 31, 2007 1:27:45 GMT -5
Eddie my friend, where have you been hiding? Good to see you back!  |
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Post by bpajwhite on Aug 3, 2007 21:46:19 GMT -5
I prefer the Seiko. But then again I could buy about 40 Alphas for that kind of scratch. Can I have the money please? bpajwhite |
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Post by Shepherd Seph on Aug 15, 2007 11:59:18 GMT -5
As a contest winner, I'd pick the Seiko. If it were my $$$, they'd have to drop a zero off the price before I'd consider either. |
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Post by Houston on Aug 20, 2007 16:12:36 GMT -5
Well, like many of our pals here, I went Seiko too. Pretty much bullet-proof watches really and I think the light blue of the Orient is just that....too light. Oh Sire, is there a cash equivalent of the prize please? ;D ;D ;D See ya pals ZIN  Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D |
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