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springer · 31 July 2018, 05:59 AM

While at my favorite Rolex AD during the 4th of July week, I happened upon this Seiko Prospex dive watch with the "Pepsi" bezel insert and PADI scripted dial. Being a collector of vintage Rolex GMTs, and a certified PADI master diver, I couldn't pass this one up. It comes on a very nice stainless steel bracelet and I also had the dealer order me a Seiko rubber dive strap to go with the watch. They've come a long way since the older vintage dive watches.

My last Seiko purchase was during 1972 while in the U.S. Army. It was a Seiko DX automatic that I purchased at the PX which I still own to this day. I had this one serviced a couple years ago and it still runs like a top and wears the original bracelet. The day of the week can be changed to go from English to Spanish which was a feature of the DX models. It's a great watch indeed as well as the new dive watch added to the collection.

RazorD · 31 July 2018, 06:22 AM

Very nice, John!! Congrats!!

FTX I · 31 July 2018, 06:40 AM

Congrats! Enjoy.

Cru Jones · 31 July 2018, 08:06 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing.

jfo2010 · 31 July 2018, 08:20 AM

Great choice!! Enjoy!!

Old Expat Beast · 31 July 2018, 08:51 AM

Congratulations, and great DX, too

Art 1 · 31 July 2018, 09:25 AM

Very nice.

Frogman · 31 July 2018, 12:23 PM

Very nice sami, great choice, congrats.

If you also want its cousin too check out the turtle PADI, lovely watch too.

Gharddog03 · 31 July 2018, 01:08 PM

Congrats!!! Very nice..

oldman2005 · 31 July 2018, 02:50 PM

Nice! Congrats!

mailman · 31 July 2018, 06:53 PM

Nice looking watch JP. Both of them

Congratulations and enjoy

Beckster · 31 July 2018, 08:21 PM

Congrats!

brandrea · 31 July 2018, 08:55 PM

Very nice, congratulations John

tyler1980 · 31 July 2018, 09:05 PM

congrats

jdmi32 · 1 August 2018, 02:06 AM

Very nice John! I really like the dials on this model.

RazorD · 1 August 2018, 02:26 AM

My recent addition (SRPC93) has the same case/bracelet. Very impressed with the quality of this watch for the price.

airpeace · 1 August 2018, 05:51 AM

Do all seiko prospex come with the nice case? or just the PADI?

RazorD · 1 August 2018, 06:25 AM

Not all of them. Mine is a non-PADI and came in standard Seiko box.

Lol-x · 2 August 2018, 01:59 PM

Congrats John, wear it in good health

Greatwatch · 3 August 2018, 01:03 PM

Love to see more pics of the DX

springer · 5 August 2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Greatwatch

Love to see more pics of the DX

Sure thing. Here are a couple more photos of the DX.

joli160 · 5 August 2018, 06:30 PM

Your DX looks great, love the bracelet

swatty · 5 August 2018, 07:05 PM

Congrats , enjoys those beauties

FTX I · 5 August 2018, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Sure thing. Here are a couple more photos of the DX.

This one is a beauty. Thanks for sharing.

Greatwatch · 6 August 2018, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Sure thing. Here are a couple more photos of the DX.

thanks shes purdy

SG56 · 3 August 2018, 01:24 PM

Congratulations, John!

Urosfan · 3 August 2018, 02:17 PM

Congrats

springer · 5 August 2018, 11:21 AM

Thanks everyone!

Old Expat Beast · 5 August 2018, 08:08 PM

That DX is a handsome piece, John, thanks for the added pics. I am looking at a square King Seiko with very similar case back, with those two holes on the edge. Do you know what type of tool is meant to be used to open it?

Chewbacca · 6 August 2018, 07:08 AM

Sweet.

31 July 2018, 08:51 AM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,803	Congratulations, and great DX, too __________________ _______________________

31 July 2018, 06:53 PM	#11
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Nice looking watch JP. Both of them Congratulations and enjoy __________________ JJ

31 July 2018, 08:21 PM	#12
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31 July 2018, 09:05 PM	#14
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	congrats __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

2 August 2018, 01:59 PM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	Congrats John, wear it in good health __________________ *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

31 July 2018, 06:22 AM	#2
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Very nice, John!! Congrats!!

31 July 2018, 06:40 AM	#3
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Congrats! Enjoy.

31 July 2018, 08:06 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,273	Congrats! Thanks for sharing.

31 July 2018, 08:20 AM	#5
jfo2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SC Posts: 50	Great choice!! Enjoy!!

31 July 2018, 09:25 AM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Very nice.

31 July 2018, 12:23 PM	#8
Frogman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	Very nice sami, great choice, congrats. If you also want its cousin too check out the turtle PADI, lovely watch too.

31 July 2018, 01:08 PM	#9
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Congrats!!! Very nice..

31 July 2018, 02:50 PM	#10
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Nice! Congrats!

31 July 2018, 08:55 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,939	Very nice, congratulations John

1 August 2018, 02:06 AM	#15
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Very nice John! I really like the dials on this model.

1 August 2018, 02:26 AM	#16
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	My recent addition (SRPC93) has the same case/bracelet. Very impressed with the quality of this watch for the price.

1 August 2018, 05:51 AM	#17
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	Do all seiko prospex come with the nice case? or just the PADI?

1 August 2018, 06:25 AM	#18
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Not all of them. Mine is a non-PADI and came in standard Seiko box.

3 August 2018, 01:03 PM	#20
Greatwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 188	Love to see more pics of the DX

5 August 2018, 06:30 PM	#22
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,745	Your DX looks great, love the bracelet __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

5 August 2018, 07:05 PM	#23
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Congrats , enjoys those beauties

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3 August 2018, 02:17 PM	#27
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5 August 2018, 11:21 AM	#28
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5 August 2018, 08:08 PM	#29
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,803	That DX is a handsome piece, John, thanks for the added pics. I am looking at a square King Seiko with very similar case back, with those two holes on the edge. Do you know what type of tool is meant to be used to open it? __________________ _______________________

6 August 2018, 07:08 AM	#30
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