I have the 017

Feb 20, 2021,15:36 PM
 

It’s a great watch. Personally I like the gray dial more than the blue one on this because it’s true to the 62MAS and really incredible in the sunlight. I am disappointed that they have diluted what is otherwise a very special reissue, but that’s sort of what Seiko does.

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thoughts on seiko sla043?

 
 By: remarque : February 20th, 2021-08:28
When the sla017 62mas re-edition came out several years ago, I intended to buy one and put my order in with my local Seiko AD. For some reason, Seiko never delivered one to the dealer, so I did not get/buy one. Now, this same dealer actually has a sla043 ...  

I would get one

 
 By: pongster : February 20th, 2021-09:29
if i didnt have a 017 and 037

I have the first one - SLA017.

 
 By: als1678 : February 20th, 2021-10:30
Keeps great time, don't know about the finishing. With their higher end movements seiko tends to under promise and over-deliver. I can't say that I was especially happy when they released the follow up models. I personally prefer the black / gray dial to ... 

Nice Choice

 
 By: mtvandi : February 20th, 2021-10:38
I really think Seiko did a great job with the 55th Anniversary collection of watches. I own the SLA039 and appreciate the fact that I waited and these were introduced with the EverBright Steel. It looks amazing, it really does and seems superior in every ...  

I have the 017

 
 By: descartes1 : February 20th, 2021-15:36
It’s a great watch. Personally I like the gray dial more than the blue one on this because it’s true to the 62MAS and really incredible in the sunlight. I am disappointed that they have diluted what is otherwise a very special reissue, but that’s sort of ... 

my two cents for those who might be curious!

 
 By: remarque : February 20th, 2021-16:20
today i did see the sla043 in person, along with the sla037 hi-beat, sla039 hi-beat monobloc and sla041 tuna. the tuna is a beast but actually fits on wrist better than sla039, since due to strap attachment the tuna hugs the wrist whereas the 039 wears mo...