Seiko

I have now owned my Seiko 7016-5001 chronograph for a couple of months and think it is now time to review it. The Seiko 7016 chronograph, nicknamed the Monaco due to its shape and slight resemblance to the Heuer chronograph with the same name, is somethin...  

These 70s Seiko chronos are such so fabulous. A sort of hidden treasure. Regard Tyler

Thanks Tyler, It puzzles me why they didnt continue the movement as its so advanced for its time. Best G On 9 Apr 2013 16:09, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* TdotBean (registered) on April 9th, 2013 - 08:09 > > *Title: Gre... 

.. thank you Graham! I am sure SEIKO appreciates such a long term fan like you! I would like to make some review of some of my SEIKOs, too..... Thanks! Ken

Thanks Ken, I've been meaning to do it for ages, but other things got in the way. I have a 1964 citizen to review soon, but i'll let you review some seiko's first. Best G On 9 Apr 2013 16:35, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:... 

of a very special watch! Mine says 'Hi' ...  

Thanks Steve. Yours is a beauty in pretty much perfect condition. Mine on the other hand wasnt quite 'fifty quids' as Vlad would say, but it was a bargain for what it is. Best Graham On 9 Apr 2013 17:04, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite >... 

How is the bracelet? comfortable to wear? S

as you can probably see is a folded-link style, so it is not up to Seiko's usual level of comfort...but it does fit and look very nice.

Lord, I deep regret that I passed one of those years ago. Very cool watch. Cheers, Nilo

Its my pleasure Nilo. I love showing my watches to our members and when its something like this its even more of a pleasure. I bet you wont pass on it next time you see one :) Best G On 9 Apr 2013 18:17, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite >... 

Thanks for sharing this beaut, Graham, and the nice nuggets of info. Really love the subdial, makes for an easy intuitive read and with the possibility of doubling as a very readable second time zone if needed. It does make one wonder why this was not con... 

Thanks buddy, Re second time zone, you would have to bear in mind its a 30 minute totaliser, but the hour would work fine. Best G On 9 Apr 2013 18:22, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* damien (registered) on April 9th, 2013 ... 

. . . of the design is the linear portion of the chrono seconds track . Minute sections of elevated (or sunken) track are fairly common, such as the El Primero's in the vicinity of the date aperture at 4:30, but I've never noticed as broad a section as yo... 

Do you know Art, i've never noticed that before. So much for getting used to it before reviewing it :) Best G On 9 Apr 2013 19:49, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Dr No (registered) on April 9th, 2013 - 11:49 > > *Title: T... 

Finding and reviewing a Seiko I've never seen anywhere but on SteveG's site. And most of his seem unimaginably remote and perfect (those I have chased and caught a few ...) Cheers, Mike

Its my pleasure and i'm glad you enjoyed it. Its good to review a very affordable, elusive and advanced watch from a brand that is only really recognised on the forum for its modern pieces. Best Graham On 10 Apr 2013 01:29, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:... 

I was not aware of these Chronographs from Seiko, I'll re-reading your review many times over in the coming months, a classic, should be archived. S

Its very kind of you Salman, especially to consider it should be archived. I think it goes a long way to show that some vintage watches are perhaps more advanced than other modern pieces. Best Graham On 10 Apr 2013 01:47, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* ... 

and luck finding these rare and interesting watches. One I would love to have in my collection. Cheers,dreamer

Thanks dreamer, Everyone has to be lucky at something, it seems the only thing i'm any good at is picking up affordable watches :) Best G On 10 Apr 2013 03:59, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* dreamer8 (registered) on April... 

Great review, G. As you know, I've hunted Mantographs, missed on a bargain round case, forgot to bid on a square case that went for a song....I found a square case in a watch shop last weekend, but in typical fashion it had seen the polishing mop and all ... 

Good luck with your search Ben and i'm glad you enjoyed the review, not that any of it was new to you :) I've seen Mantagraphs in the past, but they are very thin on the ground. One day... G On 10 Apr 2013 04:26, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watch... 

That this beauty is for you. I'd say that you are ahead of its time (by approx 9 years?) and you ought to pass it on to someone whos birthday is within weeks of that of the watch... :D Seriously, Very nice review G. I have been waiting for this since you ... 

Big time thanks nikolaj, but you are very wrong :) this is just right for me as if fits into my small ensemble of watches 'just that little bit special regardless of age'. I have a 1972 omega seamaster chronometer with 751 day/date movement in that ensemb... 

and it was worth a try to get the watch from you :) I am happy to hear that more from you is in the pipelines. All the best! Nikolaj

I have a few pieces to review, one in for service which will be back soon. I will endeavour to do 1 a week. Best G On 10 Apr 2013 09:37, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* nikolaj (registered) on April 10th, 2013 - 01:36 > > ... 

What surprises me is that it is also a flyback chronograph. Enjoy the watch. Regards Ling

Thanks Ling, I find it strange that they havent made a big feature of the flyback function which is something rarely seen even on todays chronos. Best Graham On 10 Apr 2013 12:50, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* ling5hk (r... 

This is a great review Graham ! A lot of information for a watch-novice like me, though i must admit i will forget most of it during the coming weeks ... Why ? Would ou ask ? Unlike most forum members i didnt grow up with watches but more with chocolate, ... 

Yep, you have to be active to keep it going, but a service will cure that :) On 10 Apr 2013 22:11, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* bimbeano (registered) on April 10th, 2013 - 14:11 > > *Title: Hey ! I've seen this Seiko be... 

That is a super looking watch :) I have been a long term fan/supporter of Seiko for longer than I care to remember. In fact my very first watch, that I bought myself was a Seiko chronograph and though long time gone. The memory of it always stayed with me...  

Thanks Topcat, Seiko have always been a big part of my life. My dad wears one, i wore one for years before starting to collect. I have learnt so much more about them in the last few years that has shown me how good they were and still are. Best G On 12 Ap... 

I only have a solitary "Proof" dialed Seiko. A Sportsman...and they don't even rate it in metres. :-) Your two chronos...almost make me want to depriotise the 7016.

Love the review and pictures. I now have a new holy grail, to find the right Seiko Monaco 7016-5001. Prices seem to be going up and they are relatively hard to find so now is the time to act.

Great post with lots of detailed information about a great watch! Cheers! René