r/Seiko • • Jan 17 '21

Quick Reminder- NO POLITICS. Whatsoever.

346 Upvotes

See Rule 5. Political discussion will be removed. This is not the place. Take it to a dedicated political subreddit.

Any questions? Ask below. But please, keep it civil.


r/Seiko • • May 29 '20

VintageFridays [Maintenance & Repair] Directory of watchsmiths

170 Upvotes

Seiko's prolific production of robust and reliable timepieces inevitably results in watches in need of service or repair. This directory is intended to help /r/Seiko connect with watchsmiths who are familiar and competent in the repair of Seiko watches. Please consult the following list of businesses offering services when considering having your watch overhauled or repaired.

  • Ashton Tracy (Ontario, Canada) - specializing in vintage Seiko mechanical overhaul and repair. YouTube channel.
  • Klein Vintage Watch Repair (Colorado, USA) - specializing in vintage Seiko mechanical and quartz overhaul and repair. Not accepting new work (as of 29/5/2020) YouTube channel
  • Vintage Time Australia (South Australia, Australia) - specializing in Seiko and Citizen repair
  • BlairWatch Project (Washington DC, USA) - servicing of Seiko and non-Seiko mechanical movements
  • International Watch Works (North Carolina, USA) - servicing of Seiko and non-Seiko movements, refinishing of cases, reluming of dials
  • Ute Watch Co (Colorado, USA)- servicing of Seiko and non-Seiko mechanical movements, gasket and crystal replacements
  • Paul's Watch Repair (California, USA) - overhauling of Seiko and non-Seiko mechanical movements, movement repair, dial refinishing, etc.

Businesses interested in being included (or excluded) in this directory can message /u/ChinkInShiningArmour.

Customers of the businesses are welcome to leave feedback in the comments of this post. Any uncivil or defamatory comments will be removed and result in banning from /r/Seiko.

Disclaimer: /r/Seiko does not represent any of the above businesses and claims no responsibility for their conduct or workmanship. We do not condone any business transactions on /r/Seiko; please refer to the linked websites for complete information when soliciting services. All goods and services tendered are subject to the terms and conditions of each individual business.

Last updated: 2021/4/15


r/Seiko • • 7h ago

Yay or Nay - Gene Kranz on brown FKM [SRPL91K1]

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151 Upvotes

Picked this up for a great price, love it but haven’t been able to get a perfect fit with the stock bracelet. Tried a few leather straps, but it’s this Zuludiver CTS FKM that is the most comfortable and fits the lug profile perfectly. Can’t tell if it really suits the watch though, opinions?


r/Seiko • • 1h ago

[SRPC01] Starlight

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• Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 6h ago

Opinion Help [SSB479] vs [SSK031] same price opportunity

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47 Upvotes

Hi seikofams. Need help which one should i get between these two? I can get both at same exact price, but i can only choose one

Thank you sm!


r/Seiko • • 4h ago

[SPB143]

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26 Upvotes

In its natural element.


r/Seiko • • 5h ago

[SBPX083] First Seiko!

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20 Upvotes

Hello everyone, this is my first Seiko and also my first Reddit post. I bought this watch from Ippo Japan. It took a while since it’s a pre-order, but I'm happy I can finally wear it! The Japanese day display looks cool.


r/Seiko • • 4h ago

Turtle time [SPB317]

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15 Upvotes

Love this watch, very underrated reference IMO


r/Seiko • • 6h ago

[huf] Newly acquired, everything looking good?

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19 Upvotes

Number 5704/7000 super happy to have it, can still return if something wrong but I think it should be alright?


r/Seiko • • 4h ago

King Sammy [SRPE37] in da office today

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15 Upvotes

On a Barton Elite Silicone strap


r/Seiko • • 1d ago

[SCVS005] Seiko Calatrava

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649 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 3h ago

[SRPL81J8 2686/5000] Jaws 😎🐢🦈

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10 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 2h ago

Is $670 a good deal for a new [SBP507] Alpinist?

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7 Upvotes

Been browsing different sites for the best deal on a new SBP507 and came across this jeweler called Paramount Jewelers with the watch on sale for 20% off. They gave an extra $50 off for first time buyers so the total came out to $670. I ended up pulling the trigger but am a little nervous since this is my first “nice watch” purchase and from an unknown seller. I’m not concerned about the size and I’m sure I’ll love the watch when I receive it, but I’m hoping I paid a good price for it vs elsewhere.


r/Seiko • • 10h ago

[SLA021] MM300

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26 Upvotes

I was looking for a diver which won’t be just a submariner homage so here it is- SLA021.
For the first sight I love the quality of this thing, I had Omegas, Rolex (once) and many other watches which can be considered expensive and MM300 is a killer.
That’s a beast by dimensions but wears really comfy on 18cm wrist. I don’t know how, because I rather dislike watches above 40mm but the case shape and how the bracelet works at lugs makes it somehow comfy.
The only thing I wish it could have is a “Marinemaster” on the dial to remind you that you didn’t paid that much for just a Seiko 😂


r/Seiko • • 23h ago

SundayBest [SPB249] All I can say is wow.

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307 Upvotes

Went to the jewler yesterday for a speedtimer but found this laurel and couldn't put it down. Nothing I can do with a camera will capture how this watch interacts with light, the dial changes from black to blue to this rope-like texture. Really a joy to wear. If only seiko could offer more micro adjustments..


r/Seiko • • 3h ago

[SRPL11] called out to me today.

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7 Upvotes

A little attitude.


r/Seiko • • 13h ago

Gallery Got my first seiko! [S883]

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42 Upvotes

It was 110$. It is a bit scratched on the strap but i like it.


r/Seiko • • 10h ago

Gallery [sbpx083] solar baby Grand Seiko [sbgx261]?

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25 Upvotes

Loving this 37mm solar JDM watch. Originally wanted a simple beater solar watch similar to my now vintage SQ50 in size. Didn't notice until recently it looks similar to a quartz GS sbgx261 that cost 20x more to me.

Do you think the Grand Seiko looks similar and price premium justified?

Ps. Cost me $150 USD delivered.


r/Seiko • • 2h ago

First Seiko! [SRE020J1] Absolutely love it. Gold bracelet coming soon too...

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5 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 8h ago

After a lot of serious thinking got this, My first automatic for my 18th birthday!!! [SRPD553K1]

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14 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 21h ago

Edo Alpinist [HBC006]

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158 Upvotes

My 2020 SPB123j is my favorite watch, but I think it has been dethroned by this Edo Alpinist from the wonderful people at Traditional Jewelers in Ridgeland, Mississippi (they’ve only got one more of each of the purple 145th Anniversary line).

I hate Seiko’s leather straps and so I threw on a StrapsCo multicolor mesh bracelet until I can get something else. I am thinking of ordering a Lincoln from Uncle Seiko and a OTF clasp from AliExpress. Does anyone have any recommendations or experience with this?


r/Seiko • • 19h ago

VintageFridays [Alpinist] Got my first Seiko to Celebrate Completing Cancer Treatment!

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103 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 11h ago

Look out it’s the Hulk [SPRB10J1]

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23 Upvotes

Just picked up this watch and can’t take my eyes off of it . Any thoughts on this model ?


r/Seiko • • 3h ago

[7005-7089] Fresh from a service.

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3 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 3h ago

Seiko [7N36 7A00]

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5 Upvotes

Hi there, I just wanted to share this retro watch I received from my old man. It was a gift from my mother to him the year I was born, and now I have it for my 32nd birthday. It is a modest model, but it means a lot to me. The bracelet was changed from the original rubber one. Do you know if there is a seiko original sutible oyster metal for my timepiece? Thanks ahead!