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Post by Knight Watchman on Oct 18, 2007 16:10:54 GMT -5
Tonight's watch:The Seiko Alpinist Mechanical SARB015      * 6R15 23 Jewel Hand Winding and Hacking Automatic Movement
* Antimagetic (I would still remove during an MRI)
* Rotating Compass Inner Bezel
* Sapphire Crystal
* Stainless Steel Case
* Waterproof to 20 Atm.
* Case Diameter = 38mm
* Price Approx. $350USD |
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Post by Knight Watchman on Oct 18, 2007 17:34:21 GMT -5
good looking watch, but do they have this movement also in a real dress watch somewhere?  They sure do!  here are just a few. Hey, that rhymes! ;D Clicking on any picture opens a link for large, beautiful pics. I am breaking our rule for direct linking to a non-sponsor because Watch-Tanaka does not sell or ship watches outside of Japan. Site is in Japanese. 6R15 Dress Watches |
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Post by talktime on Oct 18, 2007 19:38:06 GMT -5
next question K.W.
Do they offer this hacking, winding movement in a dive watch? It seems there is a big gap- the old reliable (but non-hacking/winding) movement, and the high-end pieces with higher prices.
Something in this ~250.00 range (street price) with this movement?
I ask because I've currently been shopping...
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Post by Knight Watchman on Oct 18, 2007 21:39:22 GMT -5
Boscoe and Foghorn have the 6R15 Diver. They rival Swiss watches costing three times the price in fit & finish. Best lume and smoothest bezel action bar none. These have crept up to about $450USD.    [glow=red,2,300] Pics by Watch-Tanaka of Japan[/glow] |
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Post by talktime on Oct 18, 2007 22:08:15 GMT -5
I assume these have the hacking/winding movement... next question: what if I removed the movement from one of these, and installed it into a SKX 173? Would it fit? I like the old-school design on the SKX 173, but am hesitant because I've been spoiled by a hacking movement (nice for seting the time). Also, these last models shown, are they saphirre crystal? If I had to choose, I think the basic black is the one for me... ON THE LOOKOUT!  |
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Post by talktime on Oct 18, 2007 22:34:31 GMT -5
I just realized this: even if it does fit in the case, these watches here do not have a day complication, just date. So, there'd be a big hole in the face!
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Post by Knight Watchman on Oct 18, 2007 22:54:59 GMT -5
Yes, the 6R15 hand winds and hacks. The dress watches with them that I linked to above have sapphire crystals. The Divers with the 6R15 have Hardlex crystals. This is probably more desirable in a dive watch. Sapphire is more likely to shatter on impact, and you wouldn't want that down at 100m!  |
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Post by talktime on Oct 19, 2007 9:37:37 GMT -5
Hey there K.W.
I searched around last night a bit, and this is not an easy to get watch!
Can you PM me with some suggested sources?
Thanks in advance....
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Post by what7 on Oct 19, 2007 10:05:20 GMT -5
just some fun i clicked on the link to see the dress versions and it was in japanese and they were for the japenese market but the dial markings were in english great watches though
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Post by Knight Watchman on Oct 19, 2007 21:20:57 GMT -5
Hey there K.W. I searched around last night a bit, and this is not an easy to get watch! Can you PM me with some suggested sources? Thanks in advance.... |
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Post by talktime on Oct 20, 2007 19:41:58 GMT -5
Got it, Thanks!
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Post by eddie on Oct 21, 2007 8:20:59 GMT -5
Love them the green dial...... my all time favorite |
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Post by Knight Watchman on Oct 21, 2007 15:30:03 GMT -5
Love them the green dial...... my all time favorite Are you refering to this one Eddie?    [glow=limegreen,2,300] Pics by Watch-Tanaka of Japan[/glow] |
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