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JJ Irani · 19 February 2007, 05:26 PM

Man, talk about massivity and strength. This thing could stop a scud missile in its tracks!! What a mean beast!! Very, very impressive!!!

mamas · 19 February 2007, 05:41 PM

is this your new watch? congratulations although i am surprised you sold your sub and went with this option

JJ Irani · 19 February 2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mamas

is this your new watch? congratulations although i am surprised you sold your sub and went with this option

LOL!!

Talking about jumping to quick conclusions, Mamas!!

Wrong on both counts, my friend. Sub is still up for sale and that SEIKO is not my baby....just a picture I got from somewhere else and thought I'd share with all of you!!

Incurable · 19 February 2007, 06:41 PM

There was a period of time when I was considering this 'uber' Seiko. After some mental acrobatics, I came to the conclusion that my money was better spent on a Submariner. Considering they are both rated to 300m, the Sub is a much more elegant package. The Seiko is available out of Singapore for $1850US. If I were looking for the ultimate tank, I'd just pony up and get a Seadweller. It is a looker though...

P.S. Almost a hundred-aire

jburson250 · 19 February 2007, 10:08 PM

JJ, thanks for posting a photo of the SBDX001. I can assure you its a superb timepiece. You have to handle and wear one to fully appreciate it. I bought mine NIB from a gentleman (and AD) in Oita, Japan who runs a brick and mortar store as well as selling on the web.
The JDM watches (Japan Domestic Market) are the finest Seiko makes. Many of those compare favorably with Europe's best. Especially the Grand Seikos and Credors.

mrbieler · 19 February 2007, 11:46 PM

I had one for a while. Paid $1300. Quality and performance wise, it will give the Sub a run for it's money any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

That being said, I sold it when I picked up a few vintage Seiko divers instead.

The Seiko MarineMaster is an awesome watch and serious diver.

Sold it for what I paid for it. They hold their value pretty well.

rusi · 21 February 2007, 04:35 AM

these Seikos are like nutcracker, but rough & realiable.

Alex Stylianou · 21 February 2007, 04:08 PM

WOW !! Lovely

mikey · 21 February 2007, 04:51 PM

Awesome

tonelar · 22 February 2007, 02:07 AM

gotta love the seikos...

Prince Tudor · 22 February 2007, 11:04 AM

Very nice. I've never had a bad thing to say about Seiko.

alexgr8 · 22 February 2007, 04:45 PM

I'm a big fan of these high end Seikos. Having lived in Japan I know that the Grand Seikos are up these with the best from Switzerland. Their divers are highly regarded by guys who actually dive deep, and their recent international introduction of the Spring Drive will, for the first time, expose their best to the world. It's a horological marvel.

Arturo · 25 February 2007, 05:05 PM

It is like comparing a BMW engine to a marvellous Japanese engine. I have driven both, but there is frankly nothing more elegant that the absolute silence of a Lexus in neutral with the engine on. For all the bravado of "German engineering" and "German road cars" which have cost me lots in the past, I am a fan of the peerlessness and sheer elegance of Japanese engineering. And so, the point is that sometimes MORE IS LESS.

We all love the prestige factor of our Rolexes, but damn this Japanese watch is an awesome stud. It is the Johnny Wad of divers....LOL

nko51 · 27 February 2007, 04:42 AM

That is one massive looking Seiko Dive watch. Does it have a built in compensation weight inside it?

19 February 2007, 05:26 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	This SEIKO's built like a bloody tank!!!! Man, talk about massivity and strength. This thing could stop a scud missile in its tracks!! What a mean beast!! Very, very impressive!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 February 2007, 06:41 PM	#4
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	There was a period of time when I was considering this 'uber' Seiko. After some mental acrobatics, I came to the conclusion that my money was better spent on a Submariner. Considering they are both rated to 300m, the Sub is a much more elegant package. The Seiko is available out of Singapore for $1850US. If I were looking for the ultimate tank, I'd just pony up and get a Seadweller. It is a looker though... P.S. Almost a hundred-aire __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

19 February 2007, 10:08 PM	#5
jburson250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: SE NH Watch: DSSD Posts: 388	JJ, thanks for posting a photo of the SBDX001. I can assure you its a superb timepiece. You have to handle and wear one to fully appreciate it. I bought mine NIB from a gentleman (and AD) in Oita, Japan who runs a brick and mortar store as well as selling on the web. The JDM watches (Japan Domestic Market) are the finest Seiko makes. Many of those compare favorably with Europe's best. Especially the Grand Seikos and Credors. __________________ Jim Explorer 214270. Sea-Dweller 126600. Sea-Dweller Deepsea 126660 Black. Submariner 5512. PAM 514 Radiomir 1940. Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37. Speedmaster Moonphase 304.33.44.52.01.001. RIP JJ

19 February 2007, 11:46 PM	#6
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	I had one for a while. Paid $1300. Quality and performance wise, it will give the Sub a run for it's money any day of the week and twice on Sunday. That being said, I sold it when I picked up a few vintage Seiko divers instead. The Seiko MarineMaster is an awesome watch and serious diver. Sold it for what I paid for it. They hold their value pretty well. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

22 February 2007, 02:07 AM	#10
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	gotta love the seikos... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

19 February 2007, 05:41 PM	#2
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	is this your new watch? congratulations although i am surprised you sold your sub and went with this option

21 February 2007, 04:35 AM	#7
rusi Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 275	these Seikos are like nutcracker, but rough & realiable.

21 February 2007, 04:08 PM	#8
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	WOW !! Lovely

21 February 2007, 04:51 PM	#9
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Awesome

22 February 2007, 11:04 AM	#11
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	Very nice. I've never had a bad thing to say about Seiko.

22 February 2007, 04:45 PM	#12
alexgr8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 43	I'm a big fan of these high end Seikos. Having lived in Japan I know that the Grand Seikos are up these with the best from Switzerland. Their divers are highly regarded by guys who actually dive deep, and their recent international introduction of the Spring Drive will, for the first time, expose their best to the world. It's a horological marvel.

25 February 2007, 05:05 PM	#13
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	It is like comparing a BMW engine to a marvellous Japanese engine. I have driven both, but there is frankly nothing more elegant that the absolute silence of a Lexus in neutral with the engine on. For all the bravado of "German engineering" and "German road cars" which have cost me lots in the past, I am a fan of the peerlessness and sheer elegance of Japanese engineering. And so, the point is that sometimes MORE IS LESS. We all love the prestige factor of our Rolexes, but damn this Japanese watch is an awesome stud. It is the Johnny Wad of divers....LOL

27 February 2007, 04:42 AM	#14
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	That is one massive looking Seiko Dive watch. Does it have a built in compensation weight inside it? __________________

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