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bigrustypig wrote:Thanks guys and Chris. No problemo, amigo.
My comparisons were vs the usual 007 and 009 and similar others though and I like your points. I'm now grappling whether to send this for some modding and get the Rally bezel on it, like Exc-Hulk's mod. But I might as well get the 007 for that and keep this little one in the drawer.
William (Sheriff), yes, this 7S26-0020 isn't made in Japan. They're now made in China, Malaysia etc. But I have lots of friends with watches on 7S26 and they're just so reliable and tough....maybe not very accurate but for those prices, well worth the effort. My sister in law in Texas bought a simple Seiko 5 Sports in Asia in 2000 and didn't even know how to care for it. She's raised 5 boys, taken it to the pool, boating, fishing, snorkelling etc etc and to this day the watch is still beating quite accurately. I was amazed with her stories about her watch. So I guess these little babies, underpromise and overdeliver
Agree 100% Jeff!!! God knows you know all these Seiko models inside and out better than I do, and I'm very envious of the fact that you get to stomp around the best world selection of all these great Seikos in your travels.
I absolutely agree...these guys underpromise and overdeliver, and that cannot be said about very many watch models and brands for that matter.
Only my opinion, but if you are going to go for a rally bezel mod, I would definitely pick up a 007 and save your 399 for wearing and 'hanging out in the drawer' if you must, but definitely keep the 399 as is...all IMO!
10-4, Roger that, amigo! Exactly! I'll be sending an 007 stateside next month for some modding to a Rally based on a tip from Exc-Hulk and I'll see how things go. Might take some time though. Will PM you for some advice
