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Old 2 October 2023, 10:04 PM   #1
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Incoming SLA039

My first Seiko and wow…this thing is a beast! Built like a tank with a monobloc case, a lovely blue dial, wicked lume and a Hi-Beat calibre…what’s not to like A few pics:
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Old 2 October 2023, 10:31 PM   #2
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Sorry, the USD $6,800 MRSP
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Old 2 October 2023, 10:34 PM   #3
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Sorry, the USD $6,800 MRSP
Got it at 45% discount…

P.S. I should add that the build quality and attention to detail most definitely warrant a premium price.
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Old 2 October 2023, 11:10 PM   #4
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Excellent choice, Zeus! Congratulations!
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Old 3 October 2023, 12:10 AM   #5
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Excellent choice, Zeus! Congratulations!
Cheers! It’s wears surprising well for its size & heft on my 7” wrist. Mind you, for the last couple of weeks I’ve been wearing a 36mm Explorer, so the difference in size is stark
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Old 3 October 2023, 12:27 AM   #6
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Congratulations man, looks amazing!
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Old 3 October 2023, 12:43 AM   #7
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That's a incredible find. congratulations!
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Old 3 October 2023, 12:56 AM   #8
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Congratulations, it looks perfect on you
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Old 3 October 2023, 02:00 AM   #9
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Cheers lads!
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Old 3 October 2023, 07:15 AM   #10
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Looks great, congrats!
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Old 3 October 2023, 07:18 AM   #11
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Phenomenal choice, congratulations!
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Old 3 October 2023, 09:32 AM   #12
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WOW , 45% discount , you did well !!
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Old 3 October 2023, 09:41 AM   #13
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Congratulations, it looks great on you!
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Old 3 October 2023, 06:09 PM   #14
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The build quality is truly amazing. It actually feels more substantive than my SD4K.
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Old 3 October 2023, 06:20 PM   #15
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WOW , 45% discount , you did well !!
Yeah, especially considering the fact that it was brand new/unworn.
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Old 3 October 2023, 08:34 PM   #16
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Old 3 October 2023, 09:12 PM   #17
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Stunning watch, wear it well!
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Old 3 October 2023, 11:21 PM   #18
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Congratulations.
Cheers m8!
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Old 8 October 2023, 08:37 AM   #19
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I have all 3 from that anniversary series… love them.
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Old 10 October 2023, 03:11 AM   #20
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I have all 3 from that anniversary series… love them.
Very cool! Do you wear the tuna!?
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Old 15 October 2023, 07:34 AM   #21
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I have the SLA041, the anniversary Tuna, and it'sa fantastic watch.

Big, but built like that for a purpose.
Not that heavy, and the touches of steel stand out from the dark shell.


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Old 15 October 2023, 07:47 AM   #22
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Congrats mate that’s one hell of a tool watch

And agree the build quality is awesome 👏
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Old 16 October 2023, 02:23 AM   #23
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I have the SLA041, the anniversary Tuna, and it'sa fantastic watch.

Big, but built like that for a purpose.
Not that heavy, and the touches of steel stand out from the dark shell.


Very cool!
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Old 16 October 2023, 02:27 AM   #24
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And agree the build quality is awesome 👏
Cheers m8. Already dented it on a hike in Switzerland 😆 It’s a big boy, so I reckon this is a first dent of many to come
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