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If it helps, compare it to the price of an AP Diver and you won't feel as bad. LOL.
M4
I was very excited about this re-release... SLA017
Until I saw the price 
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2017-06-28 07:25:16
I like it too.
If it helps, compare it to the price of an AP Diver and you won't feel as bad. LOL.
M4
Made downpayment a month ago
I still think it's a fair price and I'm glad they put in an 8L caliber which brings it close to a GS. Having seen previous re editions Seiko did, it will be a stunner! This dial colour, sunburst, facetted hands, high domed sapphire... I'm all in!
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How much did this watch cost new back in the days? Was it an expensive watch as well or not?
I too was surprised...
But, it is a beautiful watch.
I guess it is all boils down to what you compare it against it? With Seiko, other than Grand Seiko, yes, it feels a little steep, but vs comparable Swiss Manufactures, I believe you get a lot of bang for your buck.
Limited edition, in house caliber, exclusivity, reliability, and historical relevance help make a very appealing offering.
Cheers,
Alex
I do agree, Seiko is always a great value, I just wish it was in a similar price range to the Turtle re release. Even if it meant losing all of its benefits, I just love the look of it. [nt]
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I really, really, really like this watch. As for the pricing, I guess I can see both sides of the arguments being made.
1) You can go to SeiyaJapan and order a MarineMaster (SBDX017) -- with the same (fantastic) movement -- for about $1900 US...
BUT
2) The Omega Seamaster reissue, which in my mind is a similar offering, is priced at about $6500 US. Never mind the pricing on the new Blancpain MilSub.
One thing to note here however: I don't see the standard MM300 on Seiko's US website any longer. Maybe it was too good of a value???
In any case I really do want to see this one in the metal.
BUT
2) The Omega Seamaster reissue, which in my mind is a similar offering, is priced at about $6500 US. Never mind the pricing on the new Blancpain MilSub.
One thing to note here however: I don't see the standard MM300 on Seiko's US website any longer. Maybe it was too good of a value???
In any case I really do want to see this one in the metal.
Is it true it is 44mm can't find price or avsilability.
I do enjoy the original.
Bill
Your collection continues to amaze! Yes... clearly the MM300 is a big watch, and that's the main reason why I don't have one. This new guy, however... [nt]
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I really love the late 1960/s early 1970 for great dive watches like Rolex, Seiko and Doxa etc.
This really from the perspective of the watches actually being used as the watches for real divers in terms of popularity.
Yes, I can totally see that. Sometimes I think there's a parallel between the popularity of the watches you mention and collect -- tool watches built for a purpose --
and the popularity of older SUVs like Defenders and Broncos (and Unimogs... oh how I'd love a home in Maine and a Unimog!!!) that were built for rugged environs that didn't include PTA meetings or the opera.
Tool watches used for their intended use. May seem like a novel idea.
But as you said Defenders and Bronco where work vehicles even the elcamino was a work truck back in the day.
Now a days the Kardashian are the Mercedes G wagon owners not the European farmers of yesteryear.
Bill
Agreed! BTW a friend in high school had a Volkswagen Thing... doubt the plastic seats would go over well with the Kardashians. It was cool to be able to clean them with a garden hose. [nt]
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Hahahaha... maybe that's a reason to drive an older car :-) Consider it a filter... [nt]
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I saw it up close at Basel World last week. It's great.
I'm on the list (#2) at local AD. Here's a live pic
And one of the original, which they showed side by side.
And one of the original, which they showed side by side.
I recently got on the list at my nearest boutique. I'm looking forward to seeing it live. Thank you for your picture. [nt]
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But the price is not so different compared to their high end divers...
Sure, one would get 80 or 90% of the watch for much less by choosing other models in their portfolio but the price is not that much unlike their other high end dive watches...
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Personally, I would have been totally fine with them making it a production watch, like the turtle re release, and making it more affordable. Because it would make more sense for me to go buy a really nice vintage 62MAS for $1,000-$2,000. I understand that the re release is very high quality, but I would rather take that same money and buy the real one.
Fair point
And the choice still remains. However, diving with a vintage MAS is only for those with strong nerves, whereas there is no risk with the new one 
Very true, but I don't dive haha. I just enjoy the watches for what they are. [nt]
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