Genius 281 Posted April 24, 2019 Found this through another thread on here about rep seikos and thought at £85 delivered was worth a punt, considering using it as a base for a soxa mod Build quality seems better than the gen ice monster I bought recently particularly the case and bracelet finishing although not as good as my samurai, lume is ok too but not normal nuclear Seiko, guess that's probably the only tell on this from here if anyone else fancies a dabble https://www.wish.com/product/5ca4d851553c63435bd7d974 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted April 24, 2019 What is the movement on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted April 24, 2019 Looks smashing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enthusiast88 3 Posted April 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, NCRich said: What is the movement on this? I’m also curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted April 24, 2019 19 minutes ago, NCRich said: What is the movement on this? Just had a look, claims to be a 4R36A, but it isn't Guess that puts the soxa mod plan out of the window Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted April 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, Genius said: Just had a look, claims to be a 4R36A, but it isn't What is it? Could you turn the rotor so I can see the keyless area? Sorry to be a bother but I'm intrigued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted April 24, 2019 Something wrong about a Seiko Rep for me, probably as don't hold Seiko in the same view as all of the "luxury" brand corporate ripoffs, just the peasant in me I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted April 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, NCRich said: What is it? Could you turn the rotor so I can see the keyless area? Sorry to be a bother but I'm intrigued No bother, looks like a pretty bog standard DG type Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted April 24, 2019 Nice if a decent grand Seiko can be repped Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted April 24, 2019 36 minutes ago, Genius said: No bother, looks like a pretty bog standard DG type Yeah, wonder what number has day date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted April 24, 2019 Ah DG2803-3. https://www.esslinger.com/chinese-3-hand-automatic-mechanical-watch-movement-dg2803-day-and-date-at-3-00-overall-height-7-7mm/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted April 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, NCRich said: Yeah, wonder what number has day date? Not sure either? This is a bilingual day as well same as gen seiko 3 minutes ago, NCRich said: Ah DG2803-3. https://www.esslinger.com/chinese-3-hand-automatic-mechanical-watch-movement-dg2803-day-and-date-at-3-00-overall-height-7-7mm/ Yeah that one is bilingual too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,204 Posted April 24, 2019 Another tell is the red hour hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted April 24, 2019 The day font is completely off, too thin. And the Seiko engraving on the caseback is not too good either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted April 24, 2019 although the bezel alignment looks to be better than on the gens! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted April 27, 2019 Another WISH.COM SFEIKO . Use code NEW10 to save 10% (best code I could find) Vintage-ish Seiko 5. $56 +$12 shipping minus 10% = $61 Land Monster-ish. $95 + $12 s/h minus 10% = $96 2019 Edition PADI L/E-ish. $80 + $12 s/h minus 10% = $83 BONUS Tevise Breitling colt-ish homage. $29 + $9 s/h minus 10% = $34. Figured what the hell. And yes of course.....bought all 4. $279 delivered. Hoping the delivery experience is better than DHGate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G_sus 549 Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Plenty of models on there if you look:- Prestige with a buyers picture, another monster type and a familiar SKX looking fella Edited May 1, 2019 by G_sus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted May 1, 2019 Are these reps or gen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G_sus 549 Posted May 1, 2019 Reps Im tempted to take a punt on the ‘Batman’ Padi... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wowsasb 8 Posted May 9, 2019 Interesting thing is that case back "seiko" script is engraved. On my SRP it looks worse IMO haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waspy 306 Posted May 9, 2019 Oh boy, I can see my credit card getting a right beating. The Japanese will not be happy, time to invade China again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wriggles 12 Posted May 10, 2019 Thats the end of me buying Seikos online from anywhere other than legit shops .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 10, 2019 I come back after a while... and see this. Why? Luckily, it still translates into the $100 mark in Canadian so I'm not as apt to whip out my CC... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted May 12, 2019 Two of mine came in. No, not the STO turtle. That's for comparison. Nothing much to add. 1) Both are way heavier than I expected. The solid bracelet and actually well made cases are definitely the culprit. 2) The lume is on par with Seiko initially, but fades very quickly versus the real thing that seems to hold on forever. 3) The "SEIKO" logo on the dials and bracelet look pretty darned close. The turtle may be a little thin, but not by much. 4) The Turtle case is really well finished all the way around. 5) The bracelet is solid, including the end links, so for that alone I'd actually say it's better than Seiko. In fact, you may just buy the watch for the bracelet. 6) Not so good? As you can see the turtle is a total shit-show on alignment. The bezel and chapter ring is way off. Stupidly so. No surprise, but so easy to get it right, why not just do that? The bezel is loose as well. Against my better judgement I tried to pry off the bezel, but it won't budge. Oh well. I've definitely had worse. BRACELET - 10, actually better than Seiko in every way DIAL - 8, orange sunburst is a little weak LUME - 6, can play the part for a few seconds, but not really CASEBACK - 7, thankfully no misspelled words, but the SEIKO font could be better BEZEL - 4, too loose ALIGNMENT - 0, for fucksake, just take 2 seconds to align the fucking chapter ring. You get a zero when you don't even try.......and you didn't, did you, you fuck. VALUE - 7, will fool most, but only worth your time on L/E Orange turtles that are still north of $600. Not worth it on $200 beater Seiko's. OVERALL - 6, it's just math. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted May 12, 2019 Nice write up. Easy fix on the chapter ring. Bezel probably has a wire retaining ring. Have to take the crystal and the insert off to get the bezel off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites