Gazzla 23 Posted September 13, 2015 Hey Gang As you Seiko aficionados will know, the Grand Seiko is a proper watch. Properly proper. Made in Japan by proper people with meticulous precision using properly engineered materials. No pubes. Not knocked together by Chinese kids paid in fags. Unfortunately, Seiko want proper money for these fantastic pieces. So, whilst I save my pocket money for the real deal I went in search of 'Grand Seiko Lite'. 'Lite' being of similar, iconic design, but for a fraction of the dough. And here it is. A Seiko SRP701K1. These were released about 6 weeks ago and have only just come to the global market and at a fraction of the price of a GS. Auto movement, SS polished case with a decent polished midlinked (is that a word?) SS strap and a killer, white dial that positively shimmers in the light. The markers and hands are super quality sharp. Oozes quality. Very impressed with this. Is it a keeper . . . well, you know what I'm like . . . :P Enough bollocks, eh? Pics! Scroll down for new strap pics! And on new black leather. The first one is an OEM calf with shaped lug ends with plastic inserts; embossed croc and deployant. The second a teju lizard embossed calf from BOB: Teju lizard: Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie17 44 Posted September 13, 2015 Congrats on a great piece Gaz, I've been saving up for a GS as well! What an incredible dial! You're photo skills are superb sir...can't wait to see what the black dial looks like through your photographic eye! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted September 13, 2015 Dat's wun sexxi mothafucka.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted September 13, 2015 Great great piece Gaz. Share your love and admiration of the GS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not_finbar 0 Posted September 13, 2015 That's really nice but I wish it had the beautiful snowflake textured dial of a proper Grand Seiko. Better keep saving I guess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted September 13, 2015 Oh that dial! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 13, 2015 Congrats on a great piece Gaz, I've been saving up for a GS as well! What an incredible dial! You're photo skills are superb sir...can't wait to see what the black dial looks like through your photographic eye! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted September 13, 2015 Fucking spectacular G! The watch isn't too bad either mate. Seriously, congrats buddy... She's a gem. Looking forward to shots of the black one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted September 13, 2015 That's really nice but I wish it had the beautiful snowflake textured dial of a proper Grand Seiko. Better keep saving I guess! Not a million miles away? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
insert-here 0 Posted September 13, 2015 Wholly crap this is gorgeous! Where did it come from and how much if you don't mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 13, 2015 Glad to see the feathers making a welcome return here Gaz..... Nice looking watch, very lovely dial. GLWS...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 13, 2015 Glad to see the feathers making a welcome return here Gaz..... Nice looking watch, very lovely dial. GLWS...... Thanks Bill. Feathers by popular request Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 13, 2015 Wholly crap this is gorgeous! Where did it come from and how much if you don't mind me asking? Here you go: http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-automatic-watches-69/seiko-automatic-srp701k1-srp701k-mens-watch-7300.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 13, 2015 Glad to see the feathers making a welcome return here Gaz..... Nice looking watch, very lovely dial. GLWS...... Thanks Bill. Feathers by popular request ......I thought the popular request was boobies for the next photo shoot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 465 Posted September 13, 2015 Lovely Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 13, 2015 Great great piece Gaz. Share your love and admiration of the GS That's really nice but I wish it had the beautiful snowflake textured dial of a proper Grand Seiko. Better keep saving I guess! Thanks chaps! Can't wait to get a GS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
insert-here 0 Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks Gazz, you are the man. I would have never bought this watch from the link you sent, but seeing your pictures makes this watch #2-3 on my list for beauty and affordability. How do you find these? (wisdom, I guess, cause i'm new here) All your posts and pic's are awesome. Beer for dinner!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted September 13, 2015 Love it. There's nothing like a gen textured dial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks Gazz, you are the man. I would have never bought this watch from the link you sent, but seeing your pictures makes this watch #2-3 on my list for beauty and affordability. How do you find these? (wisdom, I guess, cause i'm new here) All your posts and pic's are awesome. Beer for dinner!!! You'll never get let down by a Seiko. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennycoder 97 Posted September 13, 2015 How about for a subforum for photoshoots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 14, 2015 Lovely Gaz Love it. There's nothing like a gen textured dial. Thanks Chaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted September 14, 2015 Great pick up and pictures Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMA 0 Posted September 14, 2015 Great watch! 6R15??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 14, 2015 Great watch! 6R15??? Unfortunately not. 4R35B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
