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07-14-2022, 08:50 AM | #23 |
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I also got this somewhat limited edition (5500 pcs) Prospex dive watch
There are three versions, but this what I got: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/p...ospex/spb255j1 They are 60s/70s throwback watches that have been updated: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/p...es_limited-2nd |
07-19-2022, 01:44 AM | #24 |
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Hey Boston4, seems the Seiko owner is speaking through your voice . I'd like to move beyond brands that have already earned a legendary status and yes, it's a Seiko movement but not a Seiko movement that's present in either of the three Seikos I own. Sadly, the 4R36 doesn't work anymore; it conked within a couple of years. The VD63 quartzes, however; are keeping time since 2016 and 2018 like clockwork!
Well, it all boils down to I looking for a Seiko movement to try my luck again but it should not come within a Seiko exterior. The Ratio Skysurfer fits the bill. |
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07-19-2022, 08:49 AM | #25 | |
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Here's a 40mm case that looks awful similar to the Ratio is using. It's $49 and If you bought 1000, I'm guessing it's closer to $20: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2255...756629512%21sh Here's a NH38A movement for $27 in bulk: https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...shopping&seo=1 Add a few bucks for a custom dial and hands, and you've got a watch for well under $100 assembled in China by a contractor. Sell it for $190 or $200 and you're looking at 70% margins. You don't do any production, you don't really have any overhead, and your main expenses are marketing and advertising (read: "reviews" in watch blogs). There are microbrands that make really thoughtfully designed watches with good, well-regulated movements (see: Ming, Halios, Farer). There are also "microbrands" that are basically dropshipping companies. My gut says that this is the latter. |
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07-28-2022, 04:04 AM | #26 | |
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P.S. One of the Seiko-s I currently own. Brought it down on 2016 from Creation watches. Last edited by Bornwith2hands; 07-28-2022 at 04:33 AM.. Reason: Forgot to provide the pic. |
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07-31-2022, 01:33 AM | #27 |
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Hamilton... all day long. Mostly all using the ETA movements.. which are not stellar, but the they are solid workhorses and the same thing you get in many of the Tags and also sharing base movements with some Longines, Breitling and Omegas if I recall correctly. In 100 years, your family will be able to get replacement parts for it because those movements are so widely used in so many watches, there will be a market. Construction is all solid. Just my opinion of course. If you are into marketing BS, the brand has some history as well although it is owned by the swiss now.
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08-20-2022, 12:42 PM | #30 |
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Thanks for sharing! The specs look good. 40hr power reserve, hacking seconds, 200m water resistance. Of all the dials the blue is my favorite, the sunburst design speaks for itself.
The lume also looks interesting with lots of it. How does it sit on the wrist? What’s the clasp like? The only thing that sets me back is lack of date. I have a Tudor black bay 58 and it puts me off not having this feature |
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