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!
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!
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 ed...
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 o...
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.
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
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...
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 tha...
but without any guarantee. I opted for the latter but would have preferred to place a deposit as you did. I've been thinking about biting the bullet and just paying for it so as to be assured a watch. Still an odd practice.
Thanks for sharing and sorry for the late post. For me, I believe it's a perfect size with nearly perfect detail on the original one. Seiko did well also on this reissue. The only issue is whether to get this or the 253 or both. 😄
IMO the cost is definitely justified after handling it. It's a very high quality piece. The domed crystal, case finishing, dial etc. Plus, the overall vintage look is perfect. It's 1965 again! I actually think it's a bargain compared to some higher priced...