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Andad · 11 September 2018, 05:49 PM

My Seiko 5 arrived today so I quickly snapped some pix thanks to enablement by our leader Stavrodos.

A birthday present for son Rick who is cracking 38 this week.

A work watch for him

Old Expat Beast · 11 September 2018, 06:09 PM

That's a beaut. Great lines on the case, good retro vibe overall

Andad · 11 September 2018, 06:19 PM

I can wear large watches Adam but this one is BIG.

Fortunately Rick will wear this easy.

I really chose it for the dial. The auto movement, hacking and day/date features were a bonus.

Excellent quality under loupe and the rotor has bearings.

Amazing value at the price point.

RazorD · 11 September 2018, 07:47 PM

That’s a beautiful dial!!

benlee · 11 September 2018, 07:58 PM

Nice watch. Congrats!

How big is it? 45mm? The shape resembles the Seiko Turtle.

Dan Pierce · 11 September 2018, 09:16 PM

That's a beauty, Eddie! Congrats.
dP

1William · 11 September 2018, 09:54 PM

I really like it. Could you please provide the model number.

bdex75 · 11 September 2018, 10:03 PM

Great dial!!!!

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brandrea · 11 September 2018, 10:10 PM

Beuaty, congratulations to your son, I'm sure he's going to love it!

scarlet knight · 11 September 2018, 11:23 PM

Very nice dial color. Your picture is going to sell watches! Enjoy it!

schoolboy · 12 September 2018, 12:29 AM

Congrats to him

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Gharddog03 · 12 September 2018, 02:15 AM

Wow!! Great looking piece!!

Pw92676 · 12 September 2018, 12:22 PM

Very nice birthday gift!

Styles Bitchley · 12 September 2018, 01:07 PM

A real beauty! I’ve always wondered what the 5 refers to. Anyone know?

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swatty · 12 September 2018, 01:13 PM

Nice Eddie , congrats

Rogdogg · 12 September 2018, 01:51 PM

Very nice. I love the colour tones on that dial.

Old Expat Beast · 12 September 2018, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

A real beauty! I’ve always wondered what the 5 refers to. Anyone know?

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There are differing opinions on what the “5” criteria actually were, but the most commonly cited seem to be: Automatic movement; Diaflex (unbreakable mainspring); Diashock shock resistance; Day-Date function and Water Resistance. These were all pretty big deals for an affordable watch when the first Seiko 5 appeared in the 1960s.

They didn't always say "5" on the dial. Here's one of mine from 1965, that has the "5" on the back. Note the "Diashock" on the bottom of the dial.

Lol-x · 12 September 2018, 02:42 PM

Great looking watch Eddie, I'm glad I inspired you

It is a large dial watch but relatively thin and sits quite flat on ones wrist so it is very easy wearing even if one has a small wrist.

Andad · 12 September 2018, 06:23 PM

Rick and his partner are having dinner with us to tomorrow.

I put up his wrist pix?

Andad · 12 September 2018, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I really like it. Could you please provide the model number.

Here you go.

SEIKO 5 Turtle SRPB23K1.

Jazzie · 12 September 2018, 10:06 PM

Very nice

Jeffwb65 · 12 September 2018, 10:15 PM

Great gift, Dad! I've seriously thought about getting the grey or the blue one SRPB21K1. I really like those gradient dials.

Styles Bitchley · 12 September 2018, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

There are differing opinions on what the “5” criteria actually were, but the most commonly cited seem to be: Automatic movement; Diaflex (unbreakable mainspring); Diashock shock resistance; Day-Date function and Water Resistance. These were all pretty big deals for an affordable watch when the first Seiko 5 appeared in the 1960s.

They didn't always say "5" on the dial. Here's one of mine from 1965, that has the "5" on the back. Note the "Diashock" on the bottom of the dial.

Thanks Adam. I should have known you'd have an answer! What a smart looking watch, btw!!

11 September 2018, 06:09 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,676	That's a beaut. Great lines on the case, good retro vibe overall __________________ _______________________

11 September 2018, 06:19 PM	#3
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,365	I can wear large watches Adam but this one is BIG. Fortunately Rick will wear this easy. I really chose it for the dial. The auto movement, hacking and day/date features were a bonus. Excellent quality under loupe and the rotor has bearings. Amazing value at the price point. __________________ E

11 September 2018, 07:58 PM	#5
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Nice watch. Congrats! How big is it? 45mm? The shape resembles the Seiko Turtle. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,062	That's a beauty, Eddie! Congrats. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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Rogdogg 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,123	Very nice. I love the colour tones on that dial. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	That’s a beautiful dial!!

11 September 2018, 09:54 PM	#7
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,985	I really like it. Could you please provide the model number.

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bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Great dial!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11 September 2018, 10:10 PM	#9
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,847	Beuaty, congratulations to your son, I'm sure he's going to love it!

11 September 2018, 11:23 PM	#10
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,363	Very nice dial color. Your picture is going to sell watches! Enjoy it!

12 September 2018, 12:29 AM	#11
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Congrats to him Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 September 2018, 02:15 AM	#12
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Wow!! Great looking piece!!

12 September 2018, 12:22 PM	#13
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,269	Very nice birthday gift!

12 September 2018, 01:07 PM	#14
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	A real beauty! I’ve always wondered what the 5 refers to. Anyone know? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Nice Eddie , congrats

12 September 2018, 02:42 PM	#18
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,420	Great looking watch Eddie, I'm glad I inspired you It is a large dial watch but relatively thin and sits quite flat on ones wrist so it is very easy wearing even if one has a small wrist. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,365	Rick and his partner are having dinner with us to tomorrow. I put up his wrist pix? __________________ E

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Jazzie Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: United states Posts: 109	Very nice

12 September 2018, 10:15 PM	#22
Jeffwb65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tennessee, USA Watch: Seiko SKX009 Posts: 301	Great gift, Dad! I've seriously thought about getting the grey or the blue one SRPB21K1. I really like those gradient dials.

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