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Old 29 December 2020, 04:30 AM   #1
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Pulled the trigger on a SLA037...
It is ridiculously priced but I just couldn't resist. Please help me rationalize this decision!
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Old 29 December 2020, 04:32 AM   #2
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Easy it’s a beautiful watch!!
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Old 29 December 2020, 04:44 AM   #3
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Easy it’s a beautiful watch!!
Thanks! I needed that:)
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Old 29 December 2020, 05:11 AM   #4
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It’s ! Wear it and never look back!


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Old 29 December 2020, 06:16 AM   #5
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I am looking forward to doing just that! Thanks!
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Old 29 December 2020, 04:08 PM   #6
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Very nice, clean watch. Good pick, enjoy it on many adventures!
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Old 29 December 2020, 10:25 PM   #7
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Very nice, clean watch. Good pick, enjoy it on many adventures!
That’s my plan! Looking forward to doing some traveling, hopefully soon. Thanks!
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Old 29 December 2020, 06:34 PM   #8
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Congrats! Enjoy wearing yours, it’s a very cool watch.
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Old 29 December 2020, 10:27 PM   #9
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Congrats! Enjoy wearing yours, it’s a very cool watch.
Awesome pic. Now I am getting excited, just waiting on the text from FedEx.
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Old 30 December 2020, 03:04 AM   #10
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Awesome pic. Now I am getting excited, just waiting on the text from FedEx.
Not sure if you bought it after seeing it in person, but if you're seeing it for the first time in person once FedEx delivers.... the watch will blow your mind.
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Old 30 December 2020, 06:05 AM   #11
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Awesome pic. Now I am getting excited, just waiting on the text from FedEx.

Thanks! I’m excited for you.

I really needed another round diver like a hole in the head, or even a blue-grey Seiko diver, particularly in light of the fact I already owned the SLA039 (which I love) and the SPB149 when I bought it.

The dial and overall finishing is stunning to me, and it’s super comfortable on the OEM tropic. I had thought about making it a catch-and-release, but it’s probably my most-worn watch since I snagged it in the fall.

I hope you enjoy it just as much!
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Old 29 December 2020, 09:26 PM   #12
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Old 29 December 2020, 10:27 PM   #13
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Thank you, sir!
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Old 29 December 2020, 10:48 PM   #14
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Congrats, great size and dial on the 037
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Old 30 December 2020, 02:59 AM   #15
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Great acquisition! I say that it's worth the money. It's beautiful, the new ever-brilliant steel shines, and the movement is a variant of the Grand Seiko hi-beat.

I had been eye'ing GS divers, but the SLA037's design and size just suits me better as well.
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Old 30 December 2020, 04:21 AM   #16
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Old 30 December 2020, 04:35 AM   #17
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Congrats, great size and dial on the 037
Thanks!

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Great acquisition! I say that it's worth the money. It's beautiful, the new ever-brilliant steel shines, and the movement is a variant of the Grand Seiko hi-beat.

I had been eye'ing GS divers, but the SLA037's design and size just suits me better as well.
Hopefully it will be here tomorrow, I'll set out some cookies for the FedEx guy. Really looking forward to breaking it in, tired of taking off my watch to do stuff:)

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Congrats!
Appreciate it!
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Old 30 December 2020, 05:47 AM   #18
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No need to rationalise the purchase of the 037 , it justifies itself in one word . Stunning
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Old 30 December 2020, 02:04 PM   #19
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great choice...
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Old 30 December 2020, 06:11 PM   #20
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Old 30 December 2020, 07:34 PM   #21
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It is ridiculously priced but I just couldn't resist. Please help me rationalize this decision!
Congrats, it’s a great looking watch. Out of interest, does the lume pip align properly at 12? I read somewhere that it doesn’t, which I thought was weird.
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Old 31 December 2020, 09:23 AM   #22
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Congrats, it’s a great looking watch. Out of interest, does the lume pip align properly at 12? I read somewhere that it doesn’t, which I thought was weird.
Thanks! Pip lines up perfectly!
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Old 31 December 2020, 11:57 AM   #23
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Old 1 January 2021, 03:23 AM   #24
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Great choice. I had a SLA017 that I sold and it’s one of the few regrets I have selling watches. This scratches that itch and I’m very pleased. My only gripe is the overly long OEM strap. I’ve bought a few straps on my own to figure out which one works best for me
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Old 1 January 2021, 10:53 AM   #25
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It is ridiculously priced but I just couldn't resist. Please help me rationalize this decision!
wow...it is just a Seiko and you have overpaid! hahahaha.

Just kidding...what you have purchased is a Grand Seiko with a Seiko logo!
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Old 1 January 2021, 12:26 PM   #26
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wow...it is just a Seiko and you have overpaid! hahahaha.

Just kidding...what you have purchased is a Grand Seiko with a Seiko logo!
It’s my new favorite either way!
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Old 1 January 2021, 12:47 PM   #27
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Great watch! Seiko at its finest

I couldn’t resist either

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Old 15 September 2022, 08:10 PM   #28
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Apologies for reviving an old thread, but I'm thinking about adding this watch to my collection and was wondering what your thoughts are on it after a couple of years of ownership?

Many thanks,

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Apologies for reviving an old thread, but I'm thinking about adding this watch to my collection and was wondering what your thoughts are on it after a couple of years of ownership?

Many thanks,

Z.
it is NEARLY as fantastic as the original sla017... but you know, blue.
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Old 16 September 2022, 11:38 PM   #30
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it is NEARLY as fantastic as the original sla017... but you know, blue.
SLA017 doesn't have the Hi-Beat movement, so I guess there's that as well...
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