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Thanks for photos - really highlight how good it is
Jul 16, 2017,10:16 AM
I'm even impressed with the embossed markers - that they can achieve such a sharp edge to them.
Cheers
JML
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Enough has been written...
By: Ambos : July 16th, 2017-05:31
Let photos speak: Changed the comfy though very glossy silicon to a vintage rubber tropical strap. The 19mm width is not so easy for replacements/ alternatives. On below's shot you can spot the uneven sides of the hour markers, testimony of the embossed m...
Yes, agree!
By: Ambos : July 17th, 2017-07:40
Seen other embossed dials before, but then on much smaller scale and less high...
Wonderful photos, thank you!
By: RabidManatee : July 16th, 2017-13:55
Mine says hello... and could someone here post or message me with a source for a nice Tropic strap? I'm intrigued. Thanks! ...
Nice tropic strap!
By: Greenwatch : July 17th, 2017-01:27
I ordered one yesterday and it is on its way. Thanks for sharing the pics, the 017 is lovely!
NOS vs. New Tropics
By: r0gue : July 17th, 2017-02:58
Note that the true old-stock Tropics all seem to have curved lugs (as did the ones I once owned). You'll need flat lugged straps for this, so the $35 modern silicone should be fine. I'm using one on mine, and it's nearly as nice as the original NOS. The N...
Lug width
By: ripper444 : August 3rd, 2017-06:47
What's the lug width for this model? I wonder if it's the same as for the general population sbdc051
Very Good Build Quality
By: benlee338 : August 3rd, 2017-08:25
As these closeup pics shows, consider it isn't Grand Seiko. I am actually very much interested in another Seiko diving watch, the MM300.