Genius 281 Posted April 7, 2017 Ive Got Higs to blame for this one, saw his post after he purchased one and knew I had to ahve it myself! http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=128505 after looking at the pictures and checking it out online I found a dealer who still had stock in the USA so big thanks to NYCkid for shipping it over from the states for me. I am no stranger to Seikos or even Seiko divers but almost all my previous seikos have been vintage models and in fact this is the fiorst time I have ever purchased a seiko brand new! First impressions were WOW! Seriously the finishing on this thing puts a lot of swiss watches to shame I'm not sure if it is becuase this is a slightly higher priced (but still only £399 RRP!) limited edition model or if Seiko have stepped their game up across the board but I am impressed with almost every aspect of this. This is a big watch at 45mm and has insane wrist presence but at the same time wears much smaller due to the compact and angled lugs and the way the bracelet attaches with the lug angle The case finishing is totally excellent angles that appear sharp to the eye are actually beautifully rounded off to the touch, no sharp edges anywhere. I tried a gen TAG F1 last year and this spanks it hands down and at a third of the price! The bezel action is firm and satisfying with no play at all! The click noise is a but tinny compared to some of my other watches but I'd trade that with this solid bezel action any day. The knurling on the bezel and crown edge is really well done, maybe not quite as detailed as the Tudor HC but really not far off on a watch a tenth of the price is bloody good to me The dial is totally fucking superb with a lovely blue sunburst I cant get enough of! Also usual Seiko nuclear lume. So we come to the bracelet. The area Seiko normally falls flat. Well actually its really good! Probably the biggest surprise of the watch, its quite heavy with solid well finished links quality SEL and no SEL gap! A nice touch is that the angles of the edges of the centre kinks are mirror polished adding a touch of class but also protecting them from the inevitable swirl scratch marks that would come on a full polished link. The only let down is the clasp, it is not that its a bad clasp its really not, super firm action and will never come undone unless you want it to.... Its just the slight rattle that bugs me a little bit Anyhow too much waffle here are some pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,376 Posted April 7, 2017 Love the colours (obvs) MOT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted April 7, 2017 They've done a great job with the blues. Ive been toying with getting this or the turtle blue lagoon for a jolt of colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted April 7, 2017 Very sweet, congrats. Even the $150 Seiko 5 has very nice finish, always impressed with bang for buck with these guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thang 558 Posted April 7, 2017 Very nice looking watch. Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thelittleprince 2 Posted April 7, 2017 Absoulty stunning mate! Enjoy it in good health Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoveAlong 23 Posted April 7, 2017 Love it! Congrats, and enjoy the hell out of it... :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites