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 Posted: Mon Nov 6th, 2006 10:05 pm
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Docrwm



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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.
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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.