greg_r 81 Posted August 16, 2013 I seem to have missed posting a review of what has become one of my favourite watches. Back in February, I bought my first Seiko - an snzh57. I'd originally bought it intending to do the FFF mod with it, but frankly I like the watch as it is so much, I've decided not to bother (I may buy another one to mod in due course). It's 42mm and came on a bracelet, but I've been tending to swap that out with a BradyStraps sailcloth, on which it looks a million dollars. What I SHOULD do is buy another one so that I have both options available without having to fiddle with it. It's powered by Seiko's ever-reliable auto movement, and whilst it doesn't support hand winding, even a deskjockey like me can keep it running all day without any problems. The watch wears a little bigger than a sub - especially on the bracelet, but is by no means a big watch. It works equally well as a dress watch or for casual wear and is one of the few that I will happily wear with a suit or jeans/leather jacket. Honestly, it's one of the prettiest watches I own and is largely responsible for my current Seiko addiction. The SS version is likely to feature in my near future and I'll probably do the FFF mod to that one. Meantime here's some pics on both bracelet and sailcloth: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted August 16, 2013 Nice pictures there mate! This particular model has grown on me over the last few months...now ver tempted to order this one instead of black monster ( already have orange monster) Btw you really never owned a seiko before this one in feb? Wow i am shocked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 16, 2013 Nice pictures there mate! This particular model has grown on me over the last few months...now ver tempted to order this one instead of black monster ( already have orange monster) Btw you really never owned a seiko before this one in feb? Wow i am shocked Nope - it was my first, although my wife owns a basic Seiko 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted August 16, 2013 I have never really been a fan of gold on watches, but this one seems to pull it of. Hmm.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted August 16, 2013 Very very nice! I may get one of those soon. I have become a Seiko fan myself and now have 4 that I wear regularly. All of them are great Orange Monster SKX009 SBCA001 Chrono (I forget the model number) If you have a large wrist the SNKF models (46mm) look amazing and are under $200! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,266 Posted August 16, 2013 Indeed a pretty watch, but you need a FFF too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted August 16, 2013 Mine says Hi! Fully agree with the review. I bought this to do the FFF mod as well, but couldn't bring myself to pull it apart. It's a great watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
<RJ> 0 Posted August 16, 2013 Damn! Nice watch! I need to look this one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted August 16, 2013 Very nice Greg, I have the same one in blue. BTW- Joma is having a special sale now for Seiko, also- Graham, Omega etc. For example; Black Monster on SS Bracelet = $187. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted August 16, 2013 This one is on my list! Very nice it is.......:yoda: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbohire 0 Posted August 16, 2013 Excellent watches what more would you want? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted August 16, 2013 Very nice Greg, I have the same one in blue. BTW- Joma is having a special sale now for Seiko, also- Graham, Omega etc. For example; Black Monster on SS Bracelet = $187. Thanks mate for posting this...i needed a blue watch in my collection. Just ordered this for £80 fom amazon. What a bargain! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nev848 0 Posted August 16, 2013 Totally agree Greg. Received mine 2 weeks ago and it has never been off my wrist. Paid £120 and what a bargain. Just about to order the bits from Yobokies to turn in to an FFF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakurai 1 Posted August 16, 2013 Very nice Greg, I have the same one in blue. BTW- Joma is having a special sale now for Seiko, also- Graham, Omega etc. For example; Black Monster on SS Bracelet = $187. Thanks mate for posting this...i needed a blue watch in my collection. Just ordered this for £80 fom amazon. What a bargain! Haha, I'm close to doing the same after being reminded by this thread what nice watches these are! You see it for £80 on Amazon UK Pharmo? £100 for me, not fair! Oh, and Greg - it has got to have 22mm lug width right? The Amazon description says 20, wouldn't want to get the wrong width straps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted August 16, 2013 Yep its £100 but if you sign upto fasion/clothes newsletter you will get 20% off mate!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakurai 1 Posted August 16, 2013 Yep its £100 but if you sign upto fasion/clothes newsletter you will get 20% off mate!! Ah, cool - I'll look into that, thanks a lot mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nev848 0 Posted August 16, 2013 Here's mine. Live action shot as the date is just about to turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakurai 1 Posted August 16, 2013 Very nice in black too! Lug width is 22mm right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tits McGee 7 Posted August 16, 2013 Please be careful people. The Seiko addiction can be very much like Pam's. Once you stick your foot in the water....you might just take a swim! Beautiful Greg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 17, 2013 Very nice in black too! Lug width is 22mm right? Yep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted August 17, 2013 If you have a large wrist the SNKF models (46mm) look amazing and are under $200! Hmm, I like the white dialed one. Where can I get one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted August 17, 2013 looks stunning Greg, think you may have just cost me more money , on the lookout for one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nev848 0 Posted August 17, 2013 looks stunning Greg, think you may have just cost me more money , on the lookout for one. Amazon was the cheapest I could find buddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Try creation watches too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
