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thoughts on seiko sla043?
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 in stock and I have a chance to buy it -- I plan on looking at it today.
Does anyone have one? What are your thoughts on this blue dial version with powder blue seconds hand?
Also, I am curious on thoughts on the Seiko 8 line movements. This watch has the 8L35 movement. Supposedly, the 8 movements are the same (identical) as the 9 movements used in Grand Seiko but are unregulated (hence the disappointing published accuracy of +15/-10 seconds per day) and are also "less finished" than the 9 line movements.
Given the significant price premium Seiko charges for these 8 movements, why does Seiko not regulate them? Does anyone know? Cazalea, given your Seiko knowledge, do you have any insight let alone personal experience with these 8 line movements?
I appreciate all comments which increase our body of knowledge with regard to these "premium" Seiko watches. M. All pics from Seiko website!
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thoughts on seiko sla043?
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 have the first one - SLA017.
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
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
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!
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...
