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Thirdfox · 06-07-2020 12:17pm

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

Like thirdfox posted there are various options depending on the dial, display caseback, etc. the price can vary from about €150 (excluding VAT) from Aliexpress, to €190 at Uniquewatches in Netherlands (inc. VAT) for basic without display or more for extras, to HKED in Hong Kong where you get his 'original design' dial for €270 excl. VAT for €270.

Or you might get a 'pre-loved' one from someone here or adverts.ie for a bit less.
Research the watch first so you know what you're getting, hand winding not self winding, history of watch, etc.

They're not available in bricks & mortar watch shops in Ireland.

Edit: Mine originally came from Watchunique and someone who didn't love the red writing on the display case back obviously polished it off with some polywatch paste.

Even a sugar cube works great for rubbing off the text!

Cienciano · 06-07-2020 1:36pm

dudeeile wrote: »

That's a stunning watch, how much should I expect to pay for one of these?

They're a really nice watch for the price. Cool design.

banie01 · 06-07-2020 1:38pm

My "good luck" charm watch is on the wrist for today.
Not that luck was going to alter the transcript or results

The academic results went well, now awaiting a phonecall on some medical bits and it will be job done for this one again until next term/scan/emergency

micks_address · 06-07-2020 2:14pm

After I ordered the Stowa Fleiger which is yet to ship i started to think about the Stowa marine I parted with last year.

Came across this one on eBay and put in a offer I thought might be refused but was accepted.

It's a 2008 manual wind Unitas 6498 movement. Bought Friday arrived today from Uk.

Love it.. some hairline scratches but nothing worth talking about

dakar · 07-07-2020 3:09pm

When someone posts about Seiko divers on adverts and you figure you’re safe enough because you have the Seiko diver you want but you accidentally come away with a ‘Gimlet’ Cocktail Time...

Cyclingtourist · 07-07-2020 6:58pm

dakar wrote: »

When someone posts about Seiko divers on adverts and you figure you’re safe enough because you have the Seiko diver you want but you accidentally come away with a ‘Golden Champagne’ Cocktail Time...

But I don't drink cocktails.

dakar · 07-07-2020 7:16pm

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

But I don't drink cocktails.

Me neither, but Seiko haven’t branched out into ‘Creamy Pint of Guinness Time’ or ‘Independent Irish Brewery IPA Time’ lines yet, so I’m working with what they’ve got...

david · 07-07-2020 8:04pm

micks_address wrote: »

After I ordered the Stowa Fleiger which is yet to ship i started to think about the Stowa marine I parted with last year.

Came across this one on eBay and put in a offer I thought might be refused but was accepted.

It's a 2008 manual wind Unitas 6498 movement. Bought Friday arrived today from Uk.

Love it.. some hairline scratches but nothing worth talking about

Beautiful piece, what’s the ballpark on these? Hard enough to come by. Dibs on sloppy seconds

07-07-2020 8:15pm

Found this in a drawer. Genuinely thought I had sold it on a couple of years ago, after I got the original capacitator replaced. Forgot how good these are. So comfortable and nice proportions for a big watch. Face, hands, dial - nothing to write home about, perhaps (although great lume), but a serious chunk of metal if you like a solid diver. Lovely bezel action too. The overall quality punches way above the price point.

Looks great on the (very good) OEM rubber strap too.

micks_address · 07-07-2020 8:45pm

david wrote: »

Beautiful piece, what’s the ballpark on these? Hard enough to come by. Dibs on sloppy seconds

Was listed at 850 pounds. Got a bit cheaper than that.

Will let you know if I move on

dinorebel · 07-07-2020 8:48pm

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

But I don't drink cocktails.

dakar wrote: »

Me neither, but Seiko haven’t branched out into ‘Creamy Pint of Guinness Time’ or ‘Independent Irish Brewery IPA Time’ lines yet, so I’m working with what they’ve got...

Just be sure not to Google 'Golden Champagne':eek:

banie01 · 07-07-2020 8:52pm

dinorebel wrote: »

Just be sure not to Google 'Golden Champagne':eek:

Sounds like Trump's favourite cocktail

david · 07-07-2020 9:03pm

micks_address wrote: »

Was listed at 850 pounds. Got a bit cheaper than that.

Will let you know if I move on

Sound thanks! What size is it? Always had my eye on a 39 Antea but I hear they wear big. Gutted I missed the Stowa flash sale. Best of luck with this and the Flieger, 2 amazing watches.

dakar · 07-07-2020 9:07pm

dinorebel wrote: »

Just be sure not to Google 'Golden Champagne':eek:

Not sure where the golden champagne name came from, actually. It turned up in a couple of reviews when I googled the model no. SRPC99J1

Seiko’s own site refers to it as the Gimlet (a gin and lime cocktail). Still prefer a pint...

08-07-2020 2:14pm

Today I went for something entirely different to yesterday's BFK.

Little more distance to show how it sits on the wrist

If you zoom in on the pics you can see some of the detail in the finishing. For example, in the power reserve you have some scalloping, in the lines running around the western edge, and the concentric part-circles. You can also see the bevelled edges on the indices and hands. These complicated facets are what tends to make GS the right kind of shiny, reflecting so much light off so many different angles as they do.

Just like this (which I cut from the first or second pic above)

Bear in mind these pics are taken indoors on my phone. I havn't edited them apart from zooming in the third one.

Eoin · 08-07-2020 3:05pm

drool

micks_address · 08-07-2020 3:31pm

david wrote: »

Sound thanks! What size is it? Always had my eye on a 39 Antea but I hear they wear big. Gutted I missed the Stowa flash sale. Best of luck with this and the Flieger, 2 amazing watches.

It's 41mm size seems perfect on my 7.25 wrist. Brown stowa strap is quite nice to. Yeah I bought the fleiger in the flash sale... it's nearly new stock but still at half price couldnt resist. Still waiting for it to ship

Cienciano · 08-07-2020 3:37pm

Amazing watch. The dial is unique. Love the whole GS range, the SBGH267 hi beat with the GS swirl dial is stunning.

eljono · 08-07-2020 3:54pm

That GS is stunning, I'd love to own a Snowflake some day.

Have you had it serviced yet? I've heard the Spring Drive service costs can be a little on the high side. Does the watch have to go back to Japan?

tedpan · 08-07-2020 6:24pm

New strap arrived today. Was pleasantly surprised, genuine leather for £15 including delivery from Amazon.
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For some reason I can't embed images, maybe somebody could assist?

Cassius99 · 08-07-2020 6:46pm

I had a hankering the last while for a Seiko Tuna, but I couldn't justify the price tags.

Had heard good things about San Martin and so took the plunge...

At first I was a little disappointed that I hadnt gone for the ceramic or all metal bezels (sold out unfortunately), but have to say I'm really liking this.

Big, solid and feels really well put together. I'm impressed so far...

(Just seen tedpan's message about having problems embedding, good to see I'm not alone, thought I was going crazy)

Eoin · 08-07-2020 6:48pm

Cienciano wrote: »

Amazing watch. The dial is unique. Love the whole GS range, the SBGH267 hi beat with the GS swirl dial is stunning.

The dial is amazing - easy to overlook the finishing on the hands, which looks superb as well.

run_Forrest_run · 08-07-2020 11:43pm

that Apollon chrono is cool tedpan, how does it wear? Weight etc? It's a mighty chunk.

tedpan · 09-07-2020 6:47am

run_Forrest_run wrote:

that Apollon chrono is cool tedpan, how does it wear? Weight etc? It's a mighty chunk.

Yeah it's my daily driver, had it almost four years now and keeps excellent time, I'm a fan of chronographs. Definitely a chunky watch(a bit like it's owner!) and at 150 grams it's not light, took a month or two to get used to it, now I don't even notice it on my wrist. The interchangeable bezels really sold me on the watch, it can pretty much be worn with anything, changing the strap is also simple with it's big lug bolts. I can't really say much bad about it to be honest, it's very reliable, the domed crystal seems bullet proof as it's been bashed a lot and always came out unscathed.