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| Seiko Spirit 013 | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 01:15 pm |
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Docrwm 3T WIS 
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My most recent addition is my Seiko Spirit 013. I just keep finding myself looking at it and finding reasons not to swap out to a beater. Its a terrific watch.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 04:05 pm |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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Sweet! I am going to see about one of the blue dialed sarb009's when I get my round toits together!!
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 04:13 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Awesome Seiko Doc!.....Congrats!  Where from and do those hack?....I like the clean dial!
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 08:12 pm |
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Docrwm 3T WIS
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Thanks. I am really enjoying it. When I got home today a package was waiting for me! It contained an XL Croc grain leather strap for the Spirit that I've been waiting for now for a week. I put it on immediately and it is MUCH more dressy and appropriate IMHO for this watch!:cool: The dial is a white with a hint of grey in it. The watch hacks and is manually windable in addition to being an auto. There were some who persisted in saying it is a reworked 7 series Seiko movement. All I can say is that in addition to hacking and manual wind capability the 6R15 has different bridges, pieces have some finishing, and the rotor is very different. hand6.gif I got it from Seiya in Japan. Sad really, the Spirits are Japan-Only models:(  Last edited on Tue Nov 7th, 2006 12:28 am by Docrwm |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 09:39 pm |
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KenC Admin 
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The Seiko Diashock's are awesome!cool10.gif
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 10:05 pm |
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Docrwm 3T WIS
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The photo really does not capture the rotor's verticle stripes at all. The edges for many of the movement's bridges have a beveled edge to them and a more finished look than the 7 series watches I own too, including the 7005 movement which is far more refined than the 7s26/36. It is amazing to me how little respect the Seiko movements receive from the general watch public (including many "WIS").:( When I compare the entry level mechanical/auto watch of Seiko to the entry level mech/auto watch of some Swiss makers I see little difference in capabilities. Finish on the movement is rougher in the entry level Seikos but the performance is equivalent and the durability is clearly on Seikos side. Then you go up a notch and look at the overall performance of the next level of watch for Swiss and Seiko and the F&F and performance is equivalent. You go to the highest level watches for mass produced (not PP but Breitling, Omega, Rolex) models and the Grand Seikos consistently are said to meet or exceed the F&F and performance standards. At each level you have roughly equivalent performance, fit & finish, and quality. However, you do have one HUGE difference. . . . . . . . COST! Seiko wins at each and every performance level for cost with Mech/Auto watches and it is not even close!smile8.gif By my standards this makes the Seikos superior purchases overall. Do I own any Swiss watches - you know I do. Why, styling in the main reason. I've also found them more often discounted to realistic prices, and more readily obtainable in the US than anything but the 7 series and Quartz Seikos.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 10:54 pm |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS
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I don't need any convincing Doc! ;) I was born a Seiko nut and I will always be a Seiko nut! smile4.gif
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 11:07 pm |
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KenC Admin
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Seiko....................I have a few!!!!
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 11:41 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Can't argue this one. One beautiful watch indeed . Looks hard to take off... Pax
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 11:41 pm |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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That movement is awesome....nice clean watch face .....cool
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| Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 11:54 pm |
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Docrwm 3T WIS
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Thanks guys. I'm building my argument for other places. I'm also building an argument for continuing up the Seiko food chain. I'm looking for a nice, clean, affordable King Seiko Hi-Beat model.cool10.gif
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| Posted: Tue Nov 7th, 2006 11:25 am |
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watchboy 3T WIS 
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Congrats! It is a very fine piece! I bought one for a friend too! Look: http://timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=4198&forum_id=2
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