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I can just imagine a Dalek limited edition. ;-)Originally Posted by aksing
Looks like a dalek.
I can just imagine a Dalek limited edition. ;-)
AZFT is a bit of a cornerstone for Grand Seiko, and it seems Joe has the ability to persuade the new CEO of Seiko USA to let them have some unique pieces.
At the Seiko roadshow event they hosted last November, he was given one of the Ltd Edn Signature Astrons, as acknowledgement for something – sales, hard work promoting the brand, probably.
I know they've been the only dealer to have the single piece of each precious metal variant of the Ltd Edn Grand Seikos that came into the US, and I was aware they'd been pestering Seiko Japan via Seiko USA, to let them have some Galante and Credor.
That is so ugly, I've just cried tears of excrement.
A horrible mess, imo.
M.
Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
It's funny... when people post pics of a very Marmitey watch (e.g. a Romaine Jerome, a leopard print Daytona, something with more dials than a fly has eyes, etc.) and the watch is heavily criticised, I often feel neutral. The watch doesn't appeal to me and thus I do not feel overly interested.
But this watch does appeal to me (I can't say why... maybe I just like shiny things) and I'd love to buy one both for my own wearing pleasure and in part to provoke expressions of horror from people.
Mind you, don't hold your breath waiting for me to get one. These things are a lot of money for a watch in this category and I suspect there are other watches higher on the WTB list for me at the moment. We'll see.
Go on, you know you want to – http://item.rakuten.co.jp/dskatou/9175/ – rose gold and titanium, just don't tell Tim (java) or he'll have a fit!But this watch does appeal to me (I can't say why... maybe I just like shiny things
Mind you, don't hold your breath waiting for me to get one. These things are a lot of money for a watch in this category and I suspect there are other watches higher on the WTB list for me at the moment. We'll see.
It's practically half price at £4500, plus the duty and VAT though.
Last edited by PJ S; 7th July 2014 at 13:35.
Sort it out Mark, and start taking your tablets again your vision is failing fast. You'll be wearing a TW Steel next!It's funny... when people post pics of a very Marmitey watch (e.g. a Romaine Jerome, a leopard print Daytona, something with more dials than a fly has eyes, etc.) and the watch is heavily criticised, I often feel neutral. The watch doesn't appeal to me and thus I do not feel overly interested.
But this watch does appeal to me (I can't say why... maybe I just like shiny things
Mind you, don't hold your breath waiting for me to get one. These things are a lot of money for a watch in this category and I suspect there are other watches higher on the WTB list for me at the moment. We'll see.
I am looking for one. I love the spring drive movement. This is the only Seiko I have liked. I want it with a gator strap not a bracelet though.
That's what I thought!
Something in the design really appealed to me, and then when an idea of pricing was mentioned I couldn't justify the design until I'd purchased all of the more attractive watches that exist first.
Fair play to them for thinking differently
Good grief, my taste has not sunk that low! ;-)You'll be wearing a TW Steel next!
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/jackroad/1879054/ – not sure if I see you as the snakeskin wearing type, but you never know
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/auc-fujihan78/10000103/ – might appease the inner goth of years gone by
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/chuukotokei/s392/ – very limited edition, so might be hard to get hold of.
More on that last one:
http://bernardatdermawan.blogspot.co...ing-drive.html
http://seiko.watchprosite.com/?show=...&ti=788083&s=0
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=0#msg_6379672
Friend of mine found/bought the same watch, the object of this thread, for 2000EUR, in a local pawn shop. No idea how it got there, maybe some Russian guy running out of pocket change. I guess at that price I might have bought it too as an eccentric piece
Wowzers! I wish the pawn shops round my way had such delights.Friend of mine found/bought the same watch, the object of this thread, for 2000EUR, in a local pawn shop. No idea how it got there, maybe some Russian guy running out of pocket change. I guess at that price I might have bought it too as an eccentric piece
Does he want a small profit? Springs to mind . If so, PM me.Friend of mine found/bought the same watch, the object of this thread, for 2000EUR, in a local pawn shop. No idea how it got there, maybe some Russian guy running out of pocket change. I guess at that price I might have bought it too as an eccentric piece
Not sure about that one. The case makes it look cheap.
I love Seiko but not that one.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
I have no problem with the dial but the case design and those 4 columns..just wonder what inspired them in doing so and how could management agree to spend the money into production?
My god that's one UMF, i saw this after its first post, I've been having therapy ever since.
Thought i would take a look at all the comments, pretty shocked really not at the comments, but at the price....
Thought it was a cheapish Seiko! edit: i have just had a look on the laptop(normally view/post on my phone).Credit where credits due, it does look expensive, just not my thing.
Last edited by barryw; 8th July 2014 at 10:08. Reason: change of opinion!
As much a I like the old samurai watch maker, this a womens blingy fashion accessory, (have they been working with brietbling? ew!)
I am just wondering why they need to put a very small fluffy willy warmer in the box.
I think they wanted something outrageous, blingy and expensive to appeal to a certain young, rather wealthy, rather brash, rather Asian, customer. I think they got it.
The fact that it (well, some of them) appeal to me too is odd but there we go.
That's one of an Ewok's giblets – don't think you're meant to wear it!
Could someone please clarify for me:
Is this a modular watch, like the Japy?
WatchScout's picture, from this thread: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...py-Alarm-Watch
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Jim.
Don't know, but it's a huge improvement :)Could someone please clarify for me:
Is this a modular watch, like the Japy?
WatchScout's picture, from this thread: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...py-Alarm-Watch
I'm pretty sure it's not!
And now I have ordered one, should have it next week. GMT white dial.
Er....... Beast, I'm sorry...
Beautifully put together judging by the pictures, but did someone at Seiko forget to take it out of the case holder when it was finished?
Have to agree.......beast!
If it said Hublot, AP or Breitling on the dial everyone would be saying it was horrendous.
It is!
M.
Eye of the beholder dear chaps
Hmm rather a peculiar case, as others have said it looks a bit girly/fashion watch. I'm all for something different but this looks ostentatious and fancy. I'd convert it to a 'modular' watch with a lump hammer though 😏
I have wanted a Spring drive for some time. I was determined not to buy one until Seiko came up with one which was not an attempted clone of something else. It is odd, I agree, but it is 100 % original, and that works for me :-)
Congratulations.
Indeed as original as it comes, both in design and engine.
one word, "weird".
I think it looks like something Invicta would make.
It's a mess......totally!
Paul
It's probably my fault but I really don't understand this watch and I really love the brand.
I feel sick.
"Bite my shiny metal ass."
- Bender Bending Rodríguez
Very few do, myself included, but it was designed for the affluent mid-20s type in Japan – and by all accounts, it's hit the spot.
I'd be very surprised if Seiko UK (or even the rest of Europe) will bother with the range, but in the USA, it's a different matter.
Why would they? They don't even bother with the Grand Seiko range.
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Who doesn't what with the GS?
Are you meaning Seiko UK don't bother with the Grand Seikos, that they officially import and sell through a few dealers?
Now that I think about it, I suspect that the boutique in Paris, is likely to have an odd piece or two of the Galantes, but that's the only place that will have.
Uggg Leee
It looks great from the back doesn't it.
From the front..... cheesy o.t.t. like something an 80's estate agent would wear
Pics or it didnt happen! (when it arrives)
It's very individual and striking. It's not my cup off tea, but it's also not in my price range so that's an irrelevance. Wear it in good health.
Have you been in a cave? ;)Pics or it didnt happen! (when it arrives
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...rly-Gobsmacked
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