OK, so how do I find out the model of Seiko I was bought for my 21st birthday?
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Watch Fans - SEIKO AUTOMATIC STEEL DIVER WATCH 200M SKX007 SKX007K2
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ourmaninthenorth - Member
OK, so how do I find out the model of Seiko I was bought for my 21st birthday?
should be written on the back of the watch?
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I really like the Seiko Pro Divers line really nice, fat watches.
I think the Swiss have managed something of a marketing coup by persuading the world they make the best watches. I think there are several German brands that are at least as good and in terms of VFM Japanese watches are unbeatable.
This is a nice dive watch for not stupid money...
I was singularly un impressed with the quality of rolex watches. I had a good long look at one recentely and the indices did not line up and the casework was unimpressive.
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Can't go wrong with Seiko autos really - I've got a couple of them. Usual daily wear is a Citizen promaster titanium thing though - similarly nice, not too big, not flashy, auto, and was under £100.
I do dive (and it comes with me) but dive watches are ideal if you just want something tough and waterproof but don't want an ugly plastic wart like a g-shock on your wrist.
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This is a nice dive watch for not stupid money..
It is over a grand!
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This is a nice dive watch for not stupid money..
It is over a grand!
You could almost buy a bike for that.
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First and last Seiko I will ever buy!!!! (unless lost, stolen or broken)
Been perfect, the only time I take it off, is when I wear my HRM.
Big Thumbs up for Seiko......!!!!
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Yes but it's not stupid money for a nice watch. It's made from submarine steel which as any fule no is much better than surgical steel for dive watches
Still I like Sinn watches they are good value.
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Still I like Sinn watches they are good value.
I don't disagree. It's just that most normal people think spending over £50 on a watch is madness.In the same way that bikes only cost £100 at most.
Matthew
{Owner of JLC, Panerai and some nice dive watches. Wouldn't mind a Sinn as well}Posted 2 years ago # -
I do like that Orange Monster. £140 on Evilbay.... Hmmm.
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I dive (Mixed Gas for over 10years & have been using a Closed Circuit Rebreather for the last 7years)all year round in the UK, doing about 80 dives a year, around 30 of those are in the 50-90m range(sport diving depths are a max of 40m), so I feel suitably qualified to comment. I have never worn a watch to go diving for over 12 years. All divers I know wear a dive computer & most wear a dive timer as a back up. Usage of computers & dive timers became mainstream in the 90s & dive watches were then made redundant for diving.
I don't know anyone who wears a dive watch to go diving, the purpose of the watch was to monitor your dive time, the best dive timer (Uwatec) costs £80 & the battery will last about 7 years, so why on earth would someone wear a dive watch?I have one as do most divers, but it's only worn on dry land, I suppose it's a way of telling everyone in the pub they're a diver.
I must say the rubber strap ones are great for MTBing, very rugged & waterproof.
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Usage of computers & dive timers became mainstream in the 90s & dive watches were then made redundant for diving.
Does this explain the glut on the market and why stwers are tripping over themselves to wear them?
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I can see why you don't wear it to the pub
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Lots of Rolex -bashing here. I've had citizens, Seiko, Breitling (that WAS sh1te) and recently got a rolex.
Lovely watch, very very happy. Not for everyone but 'tis for me.
That said my seiko flightmaster kinetic is superb too. The Citizen eco-drive (solar) is a better power option than kinetic IMO.
Seiko customer service is very good too. Can't go wrong with one really.
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Sinn watches are superb, cheaper than the competion as they have a very small distributor network. As soon as I discovered Sinn the Rolex and Panerai got sold, I just hated the fact that the rolex was a status symbol and the panerai was a well overpriced fashion item. Sinns are tough, innovative, distintive and brilliant quality, absolutely my favorite watch brand by far now.
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Anyone got an idea how much this is worth?
Its a rare 7T34 from the early 80's
I've not worn it for years so might sell it.
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It's a bit battered and I think collectors are very big on condition. watchuseek is probably your best bet.
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