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16 July 2006, 07:53 AM

Thanks to Padi

I ordered a new Seiko from Timefactors in the UK. Yesterday I received word that the parcel would be ready for pick-up after 1:00 pm today.

I managed to contain myself and wait to open it until I arrived home. I don't have a lot of time to post details right now (I've got some drinking to do

) but thought I would throw up a quick post - more details to follow!

Here is the requisite parcel shot:

I opened it to reveal this neatly packed away inside:

I opened the box to find a very nice black faced Seiko:

After setting the time, day and date, and removing all the protective plastic, I tried to get a decent shot without any glare. This one didn't turn out too badly:

A wrist shot in the sun:

And as a result, a nice lume shot

It certainly glows very well! I'm pretty happy with this one. It's a keeper.

Prince · 16 July 2006, 07:57 AM

Oh yeah, that's the one that SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BLACK MONSTER!!!

, AL. Wonderful photos of the great unwrapping, and of the watch itself. Congratulations, and wear in the best of health and enjoy your drinks!

mike · 16 July 2006, 08:57 AM

Way cool Al!

That is one sharp watch. Seiko lume is fantastic! Big congrats.

16 July 2006, 10:09 AM

Nice score Al! It's much sleeker than the Monster. I like it A LOT! ;~)

I also think you'd have been unhappy with a monster at 42mm.

Good choice and wear it in excellent health.

Now you have four watches that each are all in-house. :~)

JJ Irani · 16 July 2006, 02:56 PM

Congrats, Al...I like it. Nice, solid looking piece that reeks of class and quality.

Wear it in good health.

JJ

padi56 · 16 July 2006, 06:53 PM

Great watch for the money Al,and Eddie from Timefactors a real nice guy.Can be a bit dry to talk to but thats typical of a Yorkshire man.Have done a lot of business with Eddie over the years,and some of his own designed watches are very good value for money.And some models like the Dreadnought are now selling S/hand for many times the original limited edition bought price.He has a Dreadnought GMT not far from completion,and IMO that one will increase in value like the Dreadnought,and a 100% genuine
reliable guy,and is business has ISO Certification.

padi56 · 16 July 2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Nice score Al! It's much sleeker than the Monster. I like it A LOT! ;~)

I also think you'd have been unhappy with a monster at 42mm.

Good choice and wear it in excellent health.

Now you have four watches that each are all in-house. :~)

Yes John agree IMO without the Seiko 7S26/36 and comparable movements from Miyota (Citizen), Orient, and Swatch ETA, many people would not be able to experience the joy of owning a mechanical watch.And given the reliability and robustness of the Seiko 7S26 or 7S36 movements.IMO I would not be shocked to see this movement run for 15-20 years without a service.Its a well made movement,but not a pretty movement,but with many good things like the Diafix cap jewels,and the nickel power train wheels,that are stronger than the trad brass.And can be easlily tuned to +5 a day,most mass produced Seikos I have found, tent to run +15to+20 out of the box.

17 July 2006, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Oh yeah, that's the one that SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BLACK MONSTER!!!

, AL. Wonderful photos of the great unwrapping, and of the watch itself. Congratulations, and wear in the best of health and enjoy your drinks!

Well to be honest, even though I think the BM is too big for me, if Craig's buyer's remorse had kicked in a few days earlier, I probably would have bought his.......

Prince · 17 July 2006, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

Well to be honest, even though I think the BM is too big for me, if Craig's buyer's remorse had kicked in a few days earlier, I probably would have bought his.......

LOL - you and me both!!! A race to the Monster!!!

Hope you are enjoying your new watch, Al!

17 July 2006, 12:35 AM

A few more details on this watch:

- It has a display back (although the 7S36 movement is not terribly pretty, but it provides a good comparison for my others that have "finished" movements).

- Very solid bracelet and clasp.

- True dive bezel that only rotates counter-clockwise.

- Very well balanced and comfortable on the wrist.

Overall this is incredible value for the money!

Uncle-AJ · 17 July 2006, 12:44 AM

Nice one Al, it looks cool.

mailman · 17 July 2006, 07:28 PM

Oh wow Al, that's a beauty. Good luck and enjoy the heck out of it.

mamas · 18 July 2006, 07:17 AM

congrats.. i think this one looks better than the BM anyway.. less in your face

dman · 18 July 2006, 03:02 PM

I really like it alot Al!

16 July 2006, 07:53 AM	#1
---- Guest Posts: n/a	New Seiko Sport Has Arrived! Thanks to Padi I ordered a new Seiko from Timefactors in the UK. Yesterday I received word that the parcel would be ready for pick-up after 1:00 pm today. I managed to contain myself and wait to open it until I arrived home. I don't have a lot of time to post details right now (I've got some drinking to do ) but thought I would throw up a quick post - more details to follow! Here is the requisite parcel shot: I opened it to reveal this neatly packed away inside: I opened the box to find a very nice black faced Seiko: After setting the time, day and date, and removing all the protective plastic, I tried to get a decent shot without any glare. This one didn't turn out too badly: A wrist shot in the sun: And as a result, a nice lume shot It certainly glows very well! I'm pretty happy with this one. It's a keeper.

16 July 2006, 07:57 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Oh yeah, that's the one that SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BLACK MONSTER!!! , AL. Wonderful photos of the great unwrapping, and of the watch itself. Congratulations, and wear in the best of health and enjoy your drinks! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

16 July 2006, 02:56 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, Al...I like it. Nice, solid looking piece that reeks of class and quality. Wear it in good health. JJ __________________ 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!!

16 July 2006, 06:53 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,976	Great watch for the money Al,and Eddie from Timefactors a real nice guy.Can be a bit dry to talk to but thats typical of a Yorkshire man.Have done a lot of business with Eddie over the years,and some of his own designed watches are very good value for money.And some models like the Dreadnought are now selling S/hand for many times the original limited edition bought price.He has a Dreadnought GMT not far from completion,and IMO that one will increase in value like the Dreadnought,and a 100% genuine reliable guy,and is business has ISO Certification. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

17 July 2006, 12:44 AM	#11
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Nice one Al, it looks cool. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

16 July 2006, 08:57 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Way cool Al! That is one sharp watch. Seiko lume is fantastic! Big congrats.

16 July 2006, 10:09 AM	#4
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Nice score Al! It's much sleeker than the Monster. I like it A LOT! ;~) I also think you'd have been unhappy with a monster at 42mm. Good choice and wear it in excellent health. Now you have four watches that each are all in-house. :~)

17 July 2006, 12:35 AM	#10
---- Guest Posts: n/a	A few more details on this watch: - It has a display back (although the 7S36 movement is not terribly pretty, but it provides a good comparison for my others that have "finished" movements). - Very solid bracelet and clasp. - True dive bezel that only rotates counter-clockwise. - Very well balanced and comfortable on the wrist. Overall this is incredible value for the money!

17 July 2006, 07:28 PM	#12
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,495	Oh wow Al, that's a beauty. Good luck and enjoy the heck out of it.

18 July 2006, 07:17 AM	#13
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	congrats.. i think this one looks better than the BM anyway.. less in your face

18 July 2006, 03:02 PM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I really like it alot Al! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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