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watcheroo 3T WIS 
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I ordered it from Katsu-san, near the height of the dollar-yen exchange last week. But I can tell you right now it's worth it. No regrets. When my wife called this afternoon saying that the package came, I felt like I just won the lottery! The watch is as beautiful as I imagined it to be. How many of you knew it has a manual wind function? You can charge it to 72 hours reserve with about 5 full turns. It's that quick. I bought the watch because of the overall looks (e.g., saw blade) but the coolest part about this watch once you see it in person is the second hand movement. WOW. Very satisfied. I'm wearing this puppy to sleep!! A few you mentioned about buying from Marc at Island Watch. I actually contacted Marc about this watch because I'd prefer to buy it from him (I bought a green Zeno from Marc) but unfortunately he doesn't have it in stock. So I went with Katsu -- he was great too. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask.  |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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I think thats the first spring drive we have seen here that I recall... Congrats on a very cool piece. More pics when you can please and what are the specs size-wise? :cool: |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Ya I like that. more pixs please. Big Concrats watcheroo hand6.gif |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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I took two more pictures but they came out blurry. As you probably can tell, I could have wiped the watch a little more (the camera highlighted the smudges). Maybe I'll take nicer pictures for the weekly contest. The reviews said this was a large watch but the face isn't any larger than my Zeno. Probably because the outside is mostly black. It is thicker but I want my cool watch to stick out anyways! Per Katsu-san's site its measurements are: *Diamater:45mm *Thickness:17mm If you think it's too big or too thick, believe me when I say it's not in person. (Assuming you like to wear divers.) |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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Also the pictures I've seen of this watch before I bought it made the saw blade look somewhat smooth but in fact the teeth looks "sharper" in person. In fact the entire watch has sharper edges than the pictures I've seen. Probably because of the great close ups. My amateur picture pales in comparison to theirs. |
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IW 3T WIS 
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Looks great. I didn't know they did spring drive in divers watches. Enjoy ! watch2.gif |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Great looking spring drive. Looks like a real neat piece. Enjoy it!! |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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Thank you to you all. You guys are really great and offer the support that people like me need in order to make the best decision. As requested, below are some more photos next to the green Zeno I bought from Marc. But first, some thoughts and comments on what I thought of my watch so far. Notice it is thicker but believe me it doesn't look gaudy at all. I actually slept with it and it was very comfortable, and frankly more so than my Zeno. Even with the band, it feels about the same weight as my Zeno. But as you can see, it's not any larger in the face. I previously called the bezel design the "saw blade" but it's called the "saw tooth". LOL. It's really not sharp but again it LOOKS sharper in person than in the other pictures I've seen. The GMT hand is not flat white as I thought it was before I bought the watch. Once it hits the light, it's glossy. But you won't notice the gloss and tends to disappear until you need it. Very well designed by Seiko. After thinking about it, making it red (as some have suggested in other forums) would make it worse. I'm sure of this. This watch is all business. Black and white, with shades of either. You want color? Get a parrot. The dial. WOW. What can I say? It's completely flat black, unlike anything you'll ever see. As past reviewers mentioned, the dial IS built around the markers. Very cool. From the beveled design which makes the watch comfortable to wear (see photos 3 & 4) to the "S" on the crown (has personal significance to me) to the quick release band clasp (see photos 7 & 8), there isn't a more thought out, arguably PERFECT presentation. And with a Spring Drive? There too many reasons for any watch enthusiast to NOT get one. Two things that a few reviewers didn't like that I ESPECIALLY like. The hex at the top and bottom and the power reserve. They just don't like the hex being there and the power reserve is too shiny. Actually Seiko did it right. The hex is very unusual, and it screams "I'm all business, don't mess." LOL. The power reserve shine is perfect because it distinguishes the other markers and so it doesn't "clutter" the dial with many of the same sheen, which is perfect design in my opinion. Plus it highlights the cool part about the Spring Drive: 72 hour reserve. At least in your mind. Which brings me to this point. I agree with past reviewers about your motivation to get this watch. If you want to cause envy, get a Rolex. If you want people to recognize your watch, get a Rolex. No doubt despite it being a Seiko, people will see this watch as an expensive watch but they won't see it as a Rolex. What you DO get is complete personal satisfaction that you've bought a watch unlike any out there. The owner of a jewelry store I brought it to last night to get the band fitted saw the second hand and noticed the difference. But he's not the normal Joe Blow. The public will probably think it's an expensive Seiko, you know, for $200 or so. LOL. But it'll be cool if another WIS see my watch and he/she gets blown away. It probably won't happen often but when it does, we'll both have stuff to talk about!! And by the way, WEAR the band. I saw some reviewers changing the band until there's a "special" occasion. Come on. Enjoy the watch. Resale value? Who cares. (Although I suspect if you don't abuse the watch [who would?], you'll still get a pretty good resale.) I'll never sell mine -- unless of course I'm complete broke and my wife and kid need food and medicine!! Based on the serial number, mine was recently manufacturered. Katsu-san really did good. If you guys are interested in buying one, let me know if you have any questions or concerns and I'll help out as much as I can. Enjoy the pics.         |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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Those Spring Drives they offer in America frankly doesn't look as nice as what they offer in Japan. Not the Spring Drive itself but the design. Just my opinion. Some people like the bland look. But then some people like grits. Sorry, I like my watches to stand out BUT not to the level of Rolex bling that causes envy or "who does he think he is?" I bought this because I know *I* would feel good about wearing it. And you know what? That's all that matters. IW wrote: Looks great. I didn't know they did spring drive in divers watches. |
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SHADY 3T WIS 
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sweet car and sweet watch!! I have been looking for the perfect Seiko and this looks like it would fit the bill perfectly....was close to grabbing a Sumo...but this is looking like the one to beat. Mid life crisis, bought a red Speed3, enzo, monstrum and now the seiko... My Sub and 18k Navitimer...are being neglected. |
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dtmbizzle 3T WIS 
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Wow. I definitely have 'Watch Envy'!!! The 600m Spring Drive Diver is definitely on my Grail list. Those are great pictures, thanks a ton for posting them. I like your comments about Rolex vs. Spring Drive, and I agree with you about 1 billion %. I'd much rather have the Spring Drive. (Well, actually, i'd rather have both a Rollie, AND a SD!!!!, but if i had to choose... :) Hope you wear it in good health and enjoy it!!! ...Maybe in a few years when my disposable income is higher i'll be getting one of those. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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That is an Awesome Spring Drive Roo!.....Congrats and wear it in great health Buddy!  |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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Shady, you only live once, so you're doing the right thing in my opinion. If you can afford it, you need to get the things that make you happy. No use living life if you're miserable -- or not happy. I think one of the main rules I saw from another forum about watch collecting is to get THE watch you want. You actually save money in the long run. Instead of cluttering your house with watches you don't especially like but because it was a "good" deal, you end up putting it in a winder instead of enjoying it. By getting your grail watch, you avoid many temptations from other watch offerings. $500 here and there and pretty soon you could've bought the watch that you REALLY want. As mentioned by past reviewers, the Spring Drive smooth second hand movement DOES make me smile every time I see it. You can't find it in a Rolex. You can't even find it in a Patek. Read up on the advantages of the Spring Drive. You'll soon see why it is called an "everlasting watch" by the inventor. The 600M Diver is by far the best looking watch out there (if you like diver watches). Other Spring Drives don't come close in design and overall presentation. To me it's a watch you can wear with a suit or a T-shirt. It's so much of my "single" watch that I can't imagine myself going back to the Zeno. You noticed my car. You're the first person to mention anything about it. It's not my picture but it IS my car, all the way down to year (2006), model (Evolution), and the color (Tarmac black). And it's not *any* Evolution. Mine is an Evolution MR Special Edition. Red stitching, aluminum roof, Bilstein shocks, six speed, and front flares (as you see in the photo). All stock. I see young people admiring my Evo and wanting one but I keep telling them they need to work hard and make money first. Then enjoy the fruits of your labor. This Evo is something very few young people can afford and probably for good reason. I really enjoy it. The power is simply incredible. Do you like your Speed 3? (As you can tell, I like many things Japanese. They make incredible products.) ----- SHADY wrote: sweet car and sweet watch!! I have been looking for the perfect Seiko and this looks like it would fit the bill perfectly....was close to grabbing a Sumo...but this is looking like the one to beat. |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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dtmbizzle, seems like we have a lot in common! Thank you for your comment. Even if you don't make more than you do now, I'm sure there are things you can cut out of your budget (stop eating out, bring your own lunch to work, stop going to the movies and watch TV instead, etc) that you can pocket to get this watch. You'll be amazed how fast they all add up if you're disciplined. Plus, the yen-dollar currency exchange might go in your favor later so that gets you closer still. I wish you the best! dtmbizzle wrote: Wow. I definitely have 'Watch Envy'!!! The 600m Spring Drive Diver is definitely on my Grail list. Those are great pictures, thanks a ton for posting them. I like your comments about Rolex vs. Spring Drive, and I agree with you about 1 billion %. I'd much rather have the Spring Drive. (Well, actually, i'd rather have both a Rollie, AND a SD!!!!, but if i had to choose... :) |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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Thank you, oagaspar! oagaspar wrote: That is an Awesome Spring Drive Roo!.....Congrats and wear it in great health Buddy! |
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KenC Admin 
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Whoa! What can I say...I am GREEN with envy!!! |
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SHADY 3T WIS
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I love the speed three, just put a cobb intake and exhaust...I also have a 1988 e28 M5 one of only 1600 made for the US....330 hp in a tru sleeper... |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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If your '88 has an M5 badge and still running, I doubt if it can fool anyone that it's a sleeper!  Anyone who has half a brain can guess you've put in some serious wrench time!!The one "problem" I have all the time in my Evo is people revving their engine near me and driving fast and reckless. My driving certainly didn't incite it; it's the car and the carbon fiber wing (stock of course). When I drive my Toyota, I never have to deal with that. It used to bother me that people keep asking me about my car, but once my wife pointed out I was pretty mean to someone one day, I stopped being so cranky. Now, I don't mind spending the time to explain the cool things about the car to anyone who ask. Live and learn. SHADY wrote: I love the speed three, just put a cobb intake and exhaust...I also have a 1988 e28 M5 one of only 1600 made for the US....330 hp in a tru sleeper... |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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LOL. Thanks KenC! Below is why you SHOULD be envious! hearteyes.gif KenC wrote: Whoa! What can I say...I am GREEN with envy!!! |
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watcheroo 3T WIS
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Want to know EVERYTHING about the Seiko 600M Spring Drive? Here's an excellent article from Paul Hubbard: http://www.phfactor.net/wp/2005/10/28/more-on-watch-madness/ I especially like the link to the ten lessons of a watch collector, and all the links he posted about the watch. I used it for research before deciding to buy it. |
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