HeavyKrush 16 Posted June 19, 2013 Gents, looking on thoughts on these watches. Out to dinner with my business partner last night he mentioned his wife wants him to get a better watch. Wears a plastic Casio now. I'm sure he'll buy an Invicta if left on his own so I want to pick something up for him. Looking to stay under $150. Thinking of one of the two below. Like a Ss bracelet that's a little dressy but want water resistant as he's has a boat and spends time on it. Thinking a diver. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0041LG08U/ref=aw_ls__2?colid=2PQK9KE8PT4OU&coliid=I2X5J8VMUORNWZ http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006R0KKTI/ref=aw_ls__1?colid=2PQK9KE8PT4OU&coliid=I78XJUARR344H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted June 19, 2013 Not bad watches for the money, but the bracelets on the cheaper Seiko models are crap IMO. Though, its a step up from the plastic Casio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickyrosey 2 Posted June 19, 2013 why not a citizen i have one of these as well and they are absolutely amazing they only dont have a steel strap http://www.ebay.com/itm/Citizen-Men-Watch-PROMASTER-Scuba-Diver-8203-Xpress-Warranty-NY0045-05EB-/111100482136?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item19de1ad258 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bklynboy 0 Posted June 19, 2013 Both nice but the black one has the new 4R36 movement, hacks and handwinds, go with that or any of the other SRP series with that newer movement imho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars_St 0 Posted June 19, 2013 Hi there heavy, I recently picked up a Seiko diver from amazon and i love it. I did a small review on it, if you want to see it you can check it out through my profile. I really recommend the watch! And its also in the 150$ range. Lars_St Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) Both are great watches, but another vote for the black one from me too. Liking that model more I see it. Charcoal version.. Edited June 19, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted June 19, 2013 Those 5s are bloody good watches but be aware that most are no larger than 39mm, always check the size first. My preferred dealer for these is PMWC: http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/SeikoFiveSalesTable.htm A little more expensive than Amazon but they won't sell you crap that's been sitting ion a damp warehouse for the past 4 years either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thang 582 Posted June 19, 2013 I like the SNZH more but would love the hack movement. I think the SNZH is more a dress watch than the SPR. The SNZH57 is very nice because it came with gold hands and hour markers. It is under $150 too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 19, 2013 Agreed, although this brand new S5 I posted a photo of above is 40mm without crown, 45mm with. Still quite small but not too small. Bigger than the SKX027 I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 19, 2013 Have a look at the snzh 55 and 57 as well. Same design as the 53, but alternative finishes. I prefer the 57 myself - classy as hell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 19, 2013 I just clicked the email notification image link of the above photo greg posted, which lead me to this page.. http://www.rwg.bz/errors/errorm.html Laughed so hard at the server crying lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stunnaon 0 Posted June 19, 2013 I just clicked the email notification image link of the above photo greg posted, which lead me to this page.. http://www.rwg.bz/errors/errorm.html Laughed so hard at the server crying lol That's hilarious...hahhah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted June 19, 2013 I love these seikos. Amazing value in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted June 19, 2013 In fact i have this one and would highly recommend it! http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-automatic-divers-23-jewels-100m-made-in-japan-snzf17j1-1762.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterPotamus 2 Posted June 19, 2013 I just clicked the email notification image link of the above photo greg posted, which lead me to this page.. http://www.rwg.bz/errors/errorm.html Laughed so hard at the server crying lol LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars_St 0 Posted June 19, 2013 Those 5s are bloody good watches but be aware that most are no larger than 39mm, always check the size first. +1, find mine a bit too small .. think its a 36mm .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carus007 23 Posted June 19, 2013 I have a Seiko Orange Monster come up for sale soon, Mint boxed worn twice, Keep your eyes on the M2M section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 309 Posted June 19, 2013 I love that one Greg posted they have two versions on creation both $165 but I dont know the difference other than slight cosmetic differences and size.Greg do you know the exact model you have ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serge D 0 Posted June 19, 2013 Beautiful watch, mine is slightly modded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 19, 2013 I love that one Greg posted they have two versions on creation both $165 but I dont know the difference other than slight cosmetic differences and size.Greg do you know the exact model you have ? snzh57 as I said above. The 53 is blue, the 55 is black and the 57 is black with gold highlights. There's also the snzh60 which has the same dial, hands and bezel as mine, but is in a gold-tone case and bracelet. I quite fancy one of those... Check out Amazon btw - you may find them cheaper than Creation - at least they were when I bought mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted June 19, 2013 Wow gents... Thanks for the info. Will pour through this tonight. G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted June 19, 2013 Love 'em! I bought this for about $130 online. I've bought many as gifts and the Orange Monster also for myself. Super value, much better than 90% of reps, 1/2 the price Large enough, about 41mm, and the bracelet is NOT cheapie IMO. Only problem- can't wind them manually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 309 Posted June 19, 2013 Thanks I will look on amazon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axled 0 Posted June 19, 2013 How about an Orient Ray. They are owned by Seiko and have in house built Japanese movements. I have heard the bracelets aren't great but otherwise bulletproof like the Seiko automatics. Easy to change out the strap. http://orientwatchusa.com/em65008b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irate03 0 Posted June 19, 2013 Have a look at the snzh 55 and 57 as well. Same design as the 53, but alternative finishes. I prefer the 57 myself - classy as hell This is nice, definately has a FFF feel to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
