Pharmo 33 Posted January 18, 2014 Just bought a Seiko I have been after for a long while, the Seiko "spork" These were very popular at one stage with a limited run and discontinued in 2011. Since then the price for these have really gone up. One in Coventry, UK sold on eBay in December for £387. Seiko SRP043K1 is known as spork - probably because the model number can be rearranged to nickname spork as in (SP0RK) and also the watch is really a mix between a diver and a pilot watch dial (so spork as in a mix between a spoon and a fork) Very solid watch, stunning build quality and feels great on the wrist. The lume is fantastic, same as a monster if not slightly better in my opinion. Anyway enough of the history lesson. I managed to source one on another forum and it arrived yesterday!!!! and here are some eye candy...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTinMan 13 Posted January 18, 2014 Very nice. You are lucky to have found one, I've been looking myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jase 0 Posted January 18, 2014 Very nice. Wear it well mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted January 18, 2014 thanks chaps, I truly am amazed at how well it wears for a heavy watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted January 18, 2014 Sweet watch - i was spending a fair bit of time on ebay bidding for various versions of these but every time it looked like i was about to bag a bargain the price went ballistic and went up way over what i thought was reasonable. i gave up in the end and settled on an Orange Monster. Seems Seikos hold their 2nd hand value well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Congrats! I love my Spork - wears really well, not too large, not too small, and built like a tank The added bonus was I managed to get very lucky and pick one up at a reduced price just as they were discontinued - I'm so glad I did! I reckon they are keepers for a long time, none of the newer Seikos seem to be proper automatic unless it's a dress watch or a $$$$ Grand Seiko... I see you got a modded seconds hand - did it have the crystal replaced with a sapphire one as well? Edited January 18, 2014 by Member X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted January 18, 2014 Really liking that, what size is it, 40mm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted January 18, 2014 @member x - original harlex cystal mate. @ssteel - its 44mm - 49 incl crown. A really good size. some more specs 44mm - 49mm incl crown 13.5mm high 210g recessed case back - more comfortable on wrist movement 4R15-00D0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted January 18, 2014 I see you got a modded seconds hand - did it have the crystal replaced with a sapphire one as well? If that's a mod, Seiko should have made them all that way. It really brings the face to life. Congratulations on a brilliant acquisition Pharmo! ps: It makes my orange Monster look like a Franck Muller Crazy Hours in comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks Mr S. Yep - love the red second hand. The owner was really generous to email me to say he has a red and original white second hand for this which he is sending me Cant wait to try the yellow second hand on it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R1evans 0 Posted January 18, 2014 Excellent pick up H,if you get tired of it,be sure to let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted January 18, 2014 Wow, 44mm sounds perfect for my almost 8" wrist Thanks.! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxwas 0 Posted January 18, 2014 Digging the red second hand, mine says hi... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electron17 0 Posted January 18, 2014 Fantastic watch, wear it well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted January 18, 2014 The Spork is awesome... Tits McGee bought mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted January 19, 2014 ps: It makes my orange Monster look like a Franck Muller Crazy Hours Petal bezelled, camel toed 12, piece of nonsense in comparison. Fixed (thats why I shovelled all my Seiko Monsters when I got me a SPORK) . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted January 24, 2014 ps: It makes my orange Monster look like a Franck Muller Crazy Hours Petal bezelled, camel toed 12, piece of nonsense in comparison. Fixed (thats why I shovelled all my Seiko Monsters when I got me a SPORK) . I agree with you 100%! :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumike102 0 Posted February 10, 2014 I looked into this as my first seiko but was deterred by the price and ended up with the cheaper skx007 which I love. Nice piece, maybe someday I'll bite the bullet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted February 10, 2014 I need a spork ............. Not really but I do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted March 24, 2014 I keep coming back to this thread. Nice pics and really nice watch. Guess I'll have to start checking watchrecon daily :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rechi 0 Posted March 24, 2014 I remember I once bought a watch on a web site a few years ago, im a spammer it stiil sell watch?Do you know?I want to buy a new one for my cousin.I see there are so many clothes and shoes,bag,I don't know it is still sell watch.someone bought a watch on the website recently? :suck: :suck: :suck: :suck: :suck: :suck: :suck: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
