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Post by foghorn on Nov 1, 2007 16:47:52 GMT -5
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Post by boscoe on Nov 6, 2007 18:17:53 GMT -5
I like them, foggy. I've started appreciating Seiko more and more.
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Post by Scott D on Nov 7, 2007 7:38:17 GMT -5
Yup, very nice.. I bought my wife one a few weeks ago (blue dial, diamonds on the bezel) when I went on a Seiko-binge and she loves it. It also looks very nice on the wrist, I think it was the Contura.. Looks much more expensive than it is (though like you said, they aren't cheap to start with). Deals can be found though..
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Post by jigray3 on Nov 15, 2007 17:55:02 GMT -5
I picked up the Velatura Yachting Timer in Grand Cayman last week. It was a tough decision because the whole series is so sharp, but I sail so the Yachting Timer made sense. Because it was our 20th wedding anniversary, my wife gave me the go ahead to buy a Rolex Yachtmaster, but I couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger. The Velatura started off being something of a consolation, but funny thing is it really seems to have satisfied my watch jones... for the time being anyway. I am not sure how I will like the urethane and stainless bracelet and the shiny black bezel surround long term, but I already know if I really want to I can order the all stainless bracelet and bezel surround for the Direct Drive Kinetic and have a truely unique all stainless Yachting Timer. For now, I have a watch that doesn't look anything like my others which was another reason I chose this one. Another thing I like about it is also the most difficult thing to adjust to, and that is its sheer size. It takes some getting used to, and when you do, other watches look tiny on your wrist. It has a very elegant and expensive feel and look, much more so than my other 2 Seikos. I particularly like the bracelet, the crown, and the textured face. In fact, when I first bought it, I thought the face was white, but actually it is silver. The way the light catches the scalloping in the face gives it that illusion. Go see 'em in person, and I think you'll be really impressed.
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Post by Knight Watchman on Nov 15, 2007 23:45:42 GMT -5
Welcome to our forum jigray3! I'm so glad you found us!  |
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Post by jigray3 on Nov 16, 2007 13:00:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the warm welcome. I have dropped by a few times in the past, and found it very informative. I decided to stay awhile this time.
Another comment about the Yachting Timer. I really liked the concept of the Direct Drive Kinetic (although I could live without the fuel gauge), and was disappointed to discover the Yachting Timer didn't offer that feature. Do you guys think that was a cost, marketing, or an engineering issue? Based on the price of the Velatura Direct Drive Kinetic, if you put the DDK movement in the Yachting Timer, I am guessing it would have become the most expensive watch in the line.
Something else I've noticed is that Seiko's photography is terrible. Their watches are so much more attractive than their brochures and website depict. The photography just looks flat and sterile to me. Anyone else feel this way?
BTW, I'm curious how do you guys feel about changing the bracelet and bezel surround to SS to get a different look? Is that frowned upon by purists or no big deal?
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Post by bullandvodka on Nov 16, 2007 15:04:51 GMT -5
Something else I've noticed is that Seiko's photography is terrible. Their watches are so much more attractive than their brochures and website depict. The photography just looks flat and sterile to me. Anyone else feel this way? BTW, I'm curious how do you guys feel about changing the bracelet and bezel surround to SS to get a different look? Is that frowned upon by purists or no big deal? Hey jigray, thanks for stopping by the forum. I agree, even Seiko's grand seiko website doesn't have quality pictures of their best watches. Its a shame and something they should resolve. Also, there is a thriving community of Seiko modifiers out there. Most of what I see is people having fun with all the different divers. There are a couple members here that refinish cases, swap crystals and even work on the dial and hands. Their creations are fun. Its a lot like the "hot rod" scene. People find inexpensive and well built products then they tinker with them. |
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Post by timebender on Dec 2, 2007 8:25:40 GMT -5
I own one Seiko Kinetic and the movement is 5 stars all the way. All the accuracy of quartz and preserving water resistance with no battery change at the same time! I think that would be about perfect in a diver model! Another big plus is Seiko's luminosity! No one beats them on that. After viewing your link my mouth started watering.  |
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Post by chaibill on Dec 2, 2007 11:17:49 GMT -5
they have a diver model it comes in yellow or black with cut out hands it is really nice
edit: SKA367
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