NEW and UPCOMING Seiko watches

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Aliens Exist

Discussion Starter · Sep 19, 2015

Hi guys!

There is a lot threads that started as "New model coming in XX/XXXX", "Holy ****, look at these new watches..", "Upcoming Seiko XXXX lineup" etc. Nowadays these threads left behind. F21 subforum filled by hundreds of obsolete and junk threads. Now I think it's time to start the thread that contains all NEW, UPCOMING, and maybe rumoured Seiko JDM/International models in one place.

Let the thread begin!

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Aliens Exist

Discussion Starter · #2 · Sep 19, 2015 (Edited)

Old SUMO with minor improvements, such as NEW LumiBright and Prospex logo on the dial coming in october 2015. The model ref. SBDC031. The MSRP price not downgraded or upgraded, it's still 60,000 JPY, and there is no DiaShield.

As one member said, i would like to say: "bastardization of prospex lineup continues..."

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Memento Vivere

· #3 · Sep 19, 2015

Aliens Exist said:
As one member said, i would like to say: "bastardization of prospex lineup continues..."

Why do you say that? I've been pretty happy with how the Prospex line has been handled the past couple years, with the exception of a few of the low end Prospex models not really making sense wearing that label, but it's a minor gripe.

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· #4 · Sep 19, 2015 (Edited)

Aliens Exist said:
Old SUMO with minor improvements, such as NEW LumiBright and Prospex logo on the dial coming in october 2015. The model ref. SBDC031. The MSRP price not downgraded or upgraded, it's still 60,000 JPY, and there is no DiaShield.

As one member said, i would like to say: "bastardization of prospex lineup continues..."

The PS logo clutters up the dial too much and makes it look too edgy - which the Sumo is not. The lume is already radioactive and no DiaShield… no incentive here to get excited about this.

Do aliens really exist?

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Aliens Exist

Discussion Starter · #5 · Sep 19, 2015 (Edited)

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New "Limited Edition" model SDGC031 to commemorate Seiko Brightz 15th Anniversary (2000-2015) coming in november 2015. Specs: 6R21 caliber, DiaShield coating, onyx mineral on the crown and traditionally the dial decorated with 15 blue sapphire gems. 888 pcs will be made.

Previously released Brightz 15th Anniversary watches:

SDGZ015 - Cal.8R48 titanium mechanical chronograph with 15 blue sapphire on the dial. 500 pcs made (January 2015)

SAGA189 - Cal.8B54 radio wave controlled solar watch with 15 blue saphires on the bezel and 7 diamonds on retrograde day indicator. 500 pcs made (June 2015)

Will be released soon:

SAGA203 - Cal.8B92 radio wave controlled solar chronograph with 15 blue sapphire on the dial. 1500 pcs will be made (October 2015)

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Memento Vivere

· #6 · Sep 19, 2015

Ooh, I like that! Very different.

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rosborn

· #7 · Sep 19, 2015

Aliens Exist said:
Old SUMO with minor improvements, such as NEW LumiBright and Prospex logo on the dial coming in october 2015. The model ref. SBDC031. The MSRP price not downgraded or upgraded, it's still 60,000 JPY, and there is no DiaShield.

As one member said, i would like to say: "bastardization of prospex lineup continues..."

I prefer the old dial. Will have to get one of those before they are out stock and this version is the only option available.

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alexcswong

· #8 · Sep 20, 2015

rosborn said:
I prefer the old dial. Will have to get one of those before they are out stock and this version is the only option available.

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Totally agreed. I also prefer old dial, & the 'S' on crown looks nicer to me. New 'X' stamped, looks 'cheap' (to me). Most properly they try to cut cost. Sad fir thus point, but hope new version lumbrite does make better promise in that.

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BigBluefish

· #9 · Sep 20, 2015

rosborn said:
I prefer the old dial. Will have to get one of those before they are out stock and this version is the only option available.

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You are correct. Now I have to get a Sumo. Me and everyone else. I hate that Prospex logo. Why can't they just put it on the crown????

alexcswong

· #10 · Sep 20, 2015

Aliens Exist said:
Old SUMO with minor improvements, such as NEW LumiBright and Prospex logo on the dial coming in october 2015. The model ref. SBDC031. The MSRP price not downgraded or upgraded, it's still 60,000 JPY, and there is no DiaShield.

As one member said, i would like to say: "bastardization of prospex lineup continues..."

Can you share the link for this announcement? I tried find but no luck. Thanks for sharing!

Oh yes, to OP, this is good thread keep it up. Hope more exciting Seiko coming...

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Cr15py

· #11 · Sep 20, 2015

Diashield would be most welcome on Sumo. Mine scratched so easily and I marked the bracelet whilst sizing it on vinyl workspace.

Aliens Exist

Discussion Starter · #12 · Sep 20, 2015 (Edited by Moderator)

alexcswong said:
Can you share the link for this announcement? I tried find but no luck. Thanks for sharing!

SBDC031 | Prospex | Seiko watch corporation

Ottovonn

· #13 · Sep 20, 2015

Damn, Seiko "Prospexified" the Sumo too!

I'm waiting until we see the SKX007 get the same treatment: the Prospex symbol added to the dial and crown and absent any technical upgrades.

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Zweig

· #14 · Sep 20, 2015 (Edited)

Oh no... terrible news !

alexcswong

· #15 · Sep 20, 2015

Aliens Exist said:
SBDC031 | Prospex | Seiko watch corporation

Thanks for the link.

harald-hans

· #16 · Sep 20, 2015 (Edited by Moderator)

Prospex ...

liwang22

· #17 · Sep 22, 2015

Damn now I have to buy a Sumo "classic"

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stewham

· #18 · Sep 22, 2015

This is a great idea for a thread. It'll make it much easier than having a new thread for every new release.

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taelorh12

· #19 · Sep 24, 2015

So has anyone else figured out some of the added features with the new SBDC031? Ive been looking everywhere for info. It would be nice to see an upgraded movement or sapphire crystal.

Mike_Dowling

· #20 · Sep 24, 2015

Kind of annoying that all I keep seeing from Seiko is lumibrite, diashield, etched crown/Prospex logo on the dial and a nice bump in price for so many models.

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