New beater

radix · 08-17-2013, 01:14 PM

I needed a new beater, and ended up purchasing a Seiko SKX173. It's a nice watch for $190 new, considering it's an automatic with day and date complications. I've only just got it, and I actually like this thing quite a bit.

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HifiSyd · 08-19-2013, 04:24 PM

I love Seiko Divers! The 173 is a great value. If you want to change up the look, there are all sorts of strap options for these and almost none of them look bad. Most of mine are sporting some type of Zulu/Nato strap and I love them all. Nice work.

radix · 08-19-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HifiSyd

I love Seiko Divers! The 173 is a great value. If you want to change up the look, there are all sorts of strap options for these and almost none of them look bad. Most of mine are sporting some type of Zulu/Nato strap and I love them all. Nice work.

Thanks! I actually have an ISOfrane that will work nicely, but it was shipped to Omega on my PO as the OEM strap had started cracking. Omega will replace the strap with the OEM one, and should send me back the ISOfrane which could then be placed on the SKX173. I also have a 22mm Nato from Timefactors that would fit the bill I think.

I might actually want to get my hands on the Seiko Oyster bracelet for this watch as well, but I think that might involve replacing the spring bars, so I'm still looking into my options.

NemesisX · 08-20-2013, 12:29 AM

Nice. I've got a Seiko as well (it's my one and only "real" watch if we ignore the Fossil watch I had in 8th grade and the Casio watch I had in elementary school). I'm not much of a watch guy but I like the way it looks and it's great value @ $200.

THE TECH · 08-20-2013, 08:56 AM

Can't go wrong with a Seiko.

1MOREMOD · 08-20-2013, 08:57 AM

really seiko has automatics for 200 bucks?

radix · 08-20-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

really seiko has automatics for 200 bucks?

Yes sir, and I'd go so far as to say that most of them are generally well received by watch enthusiasts, particularly the divers (Orange/Black Monster, SKX007, SKX009, SKX173). You can usually find these watches new for >50% off MSRP if you look around. Citizen has some nice Eco-Drive watches as well.

1MOREMOD · 08-20-2013, 10:28 AM

interesting i have a hamilton pilot and was under the impression it was one of the cheapest automatics. guess seiko slipped in under my radar.

EyeGuy · 08-20-2013, 01:51 PM

007 on an oyster or jubilee is the tits

jamesems · 08-20-2013, 02:39 PM

ive had my seiko dive for 25 years...runs like a top

Kgolf31 · 08-20-2013, 03:00 PM

I have a Seiko 5 Sports automatic I got in the Caribbean for $130. Awesome beater watch

Mr Tonka · 09-04-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

Yes sir, and I'd go so far as to say that most of them are generally well received by watch enthusiasts, particularly the divers (Orange/Black Monster, SKX007, SKX009, SKX173). You can usually find these watches new for >50% off MSRP if you look around. Citizen has some nice Eco-Drive watches as well.

Nice!

I just got a new daily beater as well. I've had a skyhawk eco drive for the last 10 years and it's starting to show some wear. I acquired some points from purchases i made within my coop and this watch was available through the rewards program. So i decided to try a black watch.

So far, i like it well pretty well. It has some useless features in my opinion but one of the nice features is that when traveling it will sync time change with your iPhone via bluetooth. That and never needing a battery of course.

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2013, 10:32 PM

i like it now you need takata green wheels to match.

radix · 09-05-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Nice!

I just got a new daily beater as well. I've had a skyhawk eco drive for the last 10 years and it's starting to show some wear. I acquired some points from purchases i made within my coop and this watch was available through the rewards program. So i decided to try a black watch.

So far, i like it well pretty well. It has some useless features in my opinion but one of the nice features is that when traveling it will sync time change with your iPhone via bluetooth. That and never needing a battery of course.

I like this. Is the strap pretty good quality?

Mr Tonka · 09-05-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

I like this. Is the strap pretty good quality?

Seems to be.

I think the green part of the strap is ballistic nylon. Feels like fabric from my Tumi gear. Not sure what the black part is, but when i hit it on something just a little rubbing makes the mark go away.

zybar · 09-06-2013, 07:31 PM

Here is one of mine:

George

zybar · 09-06-2013, 09:02 PM

My other daily beater: a 8-9 year old UTS watch

George

linkmaker · 09-08-2013, 05:41 PM

nice

1MOREMOD · 09-08-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zybar

Here is one of mine:

George

I have a TW Steel CEO Canteen I wear quite a bit myself.

PandaM3 · 09-08-2013, 06:13 PM

I've got a Seiko Black Monster...

-It's just as accurate as both my Omega Planet Ocean and Seamaster... just can't synchronize the second hand... but there is a work around

-quality is just as good

-More durable... so it is my daily watch and it still picks up less nicks than either of my Omegas... on a trip to Japan a few years ago I noticed all the fine watches that people on the subway have (Omegas, Rolex, etc)... however it would be so crowded that my Seiko Monster would clank against their fancy watches... and my Seiko has no battle scars from that

- Very easy to read at night as the markings glow just as bright and as long as the Omega's as well

finaloption · 09-10-2013, 11:01 AM

same here, my beater is a SRP orange monster.. i like the hacking & winding features of the new OM, but the original Monster's are still great

good watch, keeps good time (averaging +5sec/day), the only thing i wish is that the power reserve was a little better, other than that.. you can't go wrong for a $200 automatic

mike the snake · 09-18-2013, 08:20 PM

I have an Orange Monster and love it. It's more accurate than my Panerai and my Rolex, and has a good weight and feel to it.

08-17-2013, 01:14 PM	#1
radix you know he kills little girls like you 394 Rep 892 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	New beater I needed a new beater, and ended up purchasing a Seiko SKX173. It's a nice watch for $190 new, considering it's an automatic with day and date complications. I've only just got it, and I actually like this thing quite a bit.
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08-19-2013, 04:24 PM	#2
HifiSyd Enlisted Member 17 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Edmond, Ok. iTrader: (0)	I love Seiko Divers! The 173 is a great value. If you want to change up the look, there are all sorts of strap options for these and almost none of them look bad. Most of mine are sporting some type of Zulu/Nato strap and I love them all. Nice work. __________________ 2007 SGM e90 335i, Spt Pkg, Prem Pkg & Nav Mods: JB4 G4-Map 5, BMS DCI, 19" Reps on Hk V12s, SupremePower Lowering Perches, BMS Angel Eyes, VSFR DP & 5" FMIC.
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NemesisX Captain 319 Rep 905 Posts Drives: '19 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Nice. I've got a Seiko as well (it's my one and only "real" watch if we ignore the Fossil watch I had in 8th grade and the Casio watch I had in elementary school). I'm not much of a watch guy but I like the way it looks and it's great value @ $200.
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THE TECH 311 Rep 13,058 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Can't go wrong with a Seiko.
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1MOREMOD - 11813 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	really seiko has automatics for 200 bucks? __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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1MOREMOD - 11813 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	interesting i have a hamilton pilot and was under the impression it was one of the cheapest automatics. guess seiko slipped in under my radar. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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EyeGuy Second Lieutenant 166 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe, 17 nx200t, 23 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY -> Fl iTrader: (2)	007 on an oyster or jubilee is the tits
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jamesems First Lieutenant 26 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2013 335i msport f30 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	ive had my seiko dive for 25 years...runs like a top Last edited by jamesems; 08-20-2013 at 03:40 PM..
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 463 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	I have a Seiko 5 Sports automatic I got in the Caribbean for $130. Awesome beater watch
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1MOREMOD - 11813 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i like it now you need takata green wheels to match. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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zybar Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern New Hampshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 e90 M3 [6.00] 2011 335i with Xdrive [9.00]	Here is one of mine: George __________________ 2009 E90 M3 in Space Gray with Fox Red Extended Leather and Carbon Leather Trim DCT/Evolve Tune (DCT, Servo, Engine) Cold Weather/ Premium/Technology Packages 18" Apex ARC-8 wheels + Michelin Pilot Super Sports 18" Apex ARC-7 wheels + Michelin Alpin PA4
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zybar Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern New Hampshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 e90 M3 [6.00] 2011 335i with Xdrive [9.00]	My other daily beater: a 8-9 year old UTS watch George __________________ 2009 E90 M3 in Space Gray with Fox Red Extended Leather and Carbon Leather Trim DCT/Evolve Tune (DCT, Servo, Engine) Cold Weather/ Premium/Technology Packages 18" Apex ARC-8 wheels + Michelin Pilot Super Sports 18" Apex ARC-7 wheels + Michelin Alpin PA4
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linkmaker New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	nice
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PandaM3 Captain 484 Rep 989 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (6)	I've got a Seiko Black Monster... -It's just as accurate as both my Omega Planet Ocean and Seamaster... just can't synchronize the second hand... but there is a work around -quality is just as good -More durable... so it is my daily watch and it still picks up less nicks than either of my Omegas... on a trip to Japan a few years ago I noticed all the fine watches that people on the subway have (Omegas, Rolex, etc)... however it would be so crowded that my Seiko Monster would clank against their fancy watches... and my Seiko has no battle scars from that - Very easy to read at night as the markings glow just as bright and as long as the Omega's as well
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09-10-2013, 11:01 AM	#21
finaloption Captain 187 Rep 632 Posts Drives: '13 f30 n26 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	same here, my beater is a SRP orange monster.. i like the hacking & winding features of the new OM, but the original Monster's are still great good watch, keeps good time (averaging +5sec/day), the only thing i wish is that the power reserve was a little better, other than that.. you can't go wrong for a $200 automatic
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09-18-2013, 08:20 PM	#22
mike the snake Captain 68 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sonoma County, CA. iTrader: (1)	I have an Orange Monster and love it. It's more accurate than my Panerai and my Rolex, and has a good weight and feel to it.
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