I had to look up rehaut...

Jun 26, 2017,05:56 AM
 

I had to look up rehaut... i think that will get some patina with time... my issue is that when you look at the indices they turn back due to reflecting my image. so it looks more like a glittering gem than a purpose-built tool watch. it has its merits though - one of those watches i have been looking at pictures of for months, waiting for delivery and consequently developing particular expectations...

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Received a package from Miami a couple of days ago... an SLA017

 
 By: RabidManatee : June 24th, 2017-17:44
...sorry for the mediocre pics but, as has been said of other Seikos, the seemingly color-shifting dial is difficult to capture on camera. Here are my thoughts thusfar: Pro: I've been hoping to see a Seiko diver with the Marinemaster-grade movement in a s...  

Looks stunning

 
 By: jml_watches : June 24th, 2017-17:55
Hi Now that's something to really enjoy! The dial is rather wonderful too. Enjoy wearing it & look forward to a fuller review in the near future Cheers JML

Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: RabidManatee : June 25th, 2017-16:33

You're welcome! [nt]

 
 By: RabidManatee : June 25th, 2017-16:38

19mm seems to be a Seiko dimension...

 
 By: KMII : June 24th, 2017-23:28
Same on my Grand Seiko SBGX097 - which does not make strap changes easy (you need to go bespoke most of the time - at least before Seiko starts making more strap choices). Glad you like it otherwise - quite tempted myself 😊

A clarification: The watch has gained approx. 7 seconds in the time I've had it, so if we're talking about a rate it's "running at" +3.5 secs per day. Sorry if I wasn't clear.

 
 By: RabidManatee : June 25th, 2017-01:53
I'll post some additional impressions once I've had the watch for a little longer if anyone's interested. Thanks.

Love the original. [nt]

 
 By: RabidManatee : June 25th, 2017-16:29

Awesome!!! [nt]

 
 By: travelller : June 25th, 2017-17:53

Just got mine as well...

 
 By: hundredwaters : June 25th, 2017-06:54
...and I am also frustrated w the mirror finish if the indices. Why would Seiko do that? I hate when companies don't think through their design decisions. I finally understand why IWC rounds numbers on the Portuguese and why indices often are beveled. Any... 

I had to look up rehaut...

 
 By: hundredwaters : June 26th, 2017-05:56
I had to look up rehaut... i think that will get some patina with time... my issue is that when you look at the indices they turn back due to reflecting my image. so it looks more like a glittering gem than a purpose-built tool watch. it has its merits th... 

Woooow

 
 By: ripper444 : June 25th, 2017-14:44
That's a sexy watch. Where did you pick this up from?

Thank you! [nt]

 
 By: RabidManatee : June 25th, 2017-17:59

Much appreciated! [nt]

 
 By: RabidManatee : June 26th, 2017-13:18

I called in my order and made a deposit live from Basel World.

 
 By: descartes1 : June 26th, 2017-12:10
Looking forward to it coming in. Enjoy yours! That dial is something else.

Beautiful ..,

 
 By: Greenwatch : June 27th, 2017-07:18
Two posts in a day already made my day. Like the SBGW253, looks like this SLA017 is fast becoming a favorite here in this forum. Seiko did terribly right on this one from the pics posted. Can't wait to see them in the flesh! Thanks for sharing and wear th...