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Old 27 August 2020, 03:45 AM   #1
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Popped in the AD’s today
Looked at a few pieces and must say this latest porcelain dial presage is gorgeous.






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Old 27 August 2020, 04:31 AM   #2
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That first one's dial looks like a piece of fine china
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Old 27 August 2020, 04:58 AM   #3
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Very good pictures! And nice watches. Buying one?
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Old 27 August 2020, 05:30 AM   #4
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That first one's dial looks like a piece of fine china
Agreed. They always do well on the dials but then attach hideous fake imprinted cushioned straps.
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Old 27 August 2020, 06:20 AM   #5
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That first one's dial looks like a piece of fine china
And much better in the flesh

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Very good pictures! And nice watches. Buying one?
They sold what I was looking for but should be back in stock soon

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Agreed. They always do well on the dials but then attach hideous fake imprinted cushioned straps.
What’s the problem with the straps ? Either way It’s easy fix with so many aftermarket straps to chose from.
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Old 27 August 2020, 07:51 AM   #6
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What’s the problem with the straps ? Either way It’s easy fix with so many aftermarket straps to chose from.
In my opinion Seiko makes horrible leather straps for their watches. The SARB Cocktail Times and Alpinists are prime examples. Shiny fake alligator stamped straps that are very tacky. They are almost universally changed by owners. I think the Alpinists take the cake as the one Seiko that has the most diverse selection of aftermarket straps posted online by owners.
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Old 27 August 2020, 09:01 AM   #7
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In my opinion Seiko makes horrible leather straps for their watches. The SARB Cocktail Times and Alpinists are prime examples. Shiny fake alligator stamped straps that are very tacky. They are almost universally changed by owners. I think the Alpinists take the cake as the one Seiko that has the most diverse selection of aftermarket straps posted online by owners.
Well I think that’s the price we pay.
We get a good value reliable all in-house manufactured watch with a crap strap
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Old 27 August 2020, 10:24 AM   #8
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I have to agree with Sun Tzu. I replaced the straps on my Alpinist and Cocktail Time.
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Old 27 August 2020, 11:08 AM   #9
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Great, looks like a fun visit
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Old 27 August 2020, 12:14 PM   #10
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Nice presage dial
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Old 27 August 2020, 12:20 PM   #11
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I have always thought that while Seiko makes great watches...they make crappy straps. This is true from the cheapest SKX to the most expensive GS. I never expected anything from the straps when I buy a Seiko as I will always have them changed.


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Old 27 August 2020, 08:55 PM   #12
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Very nice. Always fun to look at watches.
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Old 28 August 2020, 01:27 PM   #13
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Nice porcelain dial. Something I wound find at Lladro.
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