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same sentiment. i would lose my mind if the crown is engraved in the same pattern as the gs.
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Couple things that turn me off:
1. Silver date wheel looks way out of place with all the gold, should be black with gold lettering.
2. I would definitely be interested in knowing if replacement parts will be available. If worm you are going to scratch the bezel at some point.... most likely.
3. Price premium over the SBDX001 seems kind of salty for what you are getting
4. Red second hand definitely seems odd
All these are just opinions, maybe wrist shots will sway me?
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1. Silver date wheel looks way out of place with all the gold, should be black with gold lettering.
2. I would definitely be interested in knowing if replacement parts will be available. If worm you are going to scratch the bezel at some point.... most likely.
3. Price premium over the SBDX001 seems kind of salty for what you are getting
4. Red second hand definitely seems odd
All these are just opinions, maybe wrist shots will sway me?
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I think you guys are missing the point of the watch here... As Consonance has posted it's supposed to be an aesthetically accurate re-issue of the 6159 red seconds hand and all. I think Seiko absolutely nailed this one!
I think it looks great and so much so that I have one coming, but I do think the SBDX001 is spectacular and, dare I say, has a cleaner look to it which reminds me more of modern Sub or SeaDweller. If there's any reservation with the gold being tacky then you're in luck in that there's never been a better time to buy the 001!
I think it's going to be a classic case of seeing live photos of this watch which will change the minds of most naysayers... It's no secret that Seiko catalog shots are unflattering and one-note. If you look at the better photos of the SBDX003 you'll see just how classy the watch can wear... The gold gives it a warmth and depth unlike the 001
As for sourcing parts, it is something I've thought about and will look into once they're officially released. Getting my hands on a spare gold lettered bezel will give me a warm and fuzzy feeling but if the worst happens (we're talking serious damage), then I could always get my hands on the regular MM bezel for a franken SBDX003 look.
Contrary to all the hype of scratched MM300 bezels, I think a lot of it is overreaction from the owner as I have yet to see any used MM300 bezel, scratches/dents and all, I would kick out of bed. Let's not forget this is a tool watch and wear is to be expected through normal use. I welcome wabi and character!
I think it looks great and so much so that I have one coming, but I do think the SBDX001 is spectacular and, dare I say, has a cleaner look to it which reminds me more of modern Sub or SeaDweller. If there's any reservation with the gold being tacky then you're in luck in that there's never been a better time to buy the 001!
I think it's going to be a classic case of seeing live photos of this watch which will change the minds of most naysayers... It's no secret that Seiko catalog shots are unflattering and one-note. If you look at the better photos of the SBDX003 you'll see just how classy the watch can wear... The gold gives it a warmth and depth unlike the 001
As for sourcing parts, it is something I've thought about and will look into once they're officially released. Getting my hands on a spare gold lettered bezel will give me a warm and fuzzy feeling but if the worst happens (we're talking serious damage), then I could always get my hands on the regular MM bezel for a franken SBDX003 look.
Contrary to all the hype of scratched MM300 bezels, I think a lot of it is overreaction from the owner as I have yet to see any used MM300 bezel, scratches/dents and all, I would kick out of bed. Let's not forget this is a tool watch and wear is to be expected through normal use. I welcome wabi and character!
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I agree with what you wrote, I understand what this version was going for in Seiko history I just prefer the original (that's why I own it I guess), but I bet live photos of this watch will look awesome.
I also agree it's a tool watch, I wear it daily and if it gets a scratch it gets a scratch, no big deal.
I'd love to see someone do a breakdown of the differences between the original and the MM300. I've looked around, but haven't found such an analysis.
In addition to some obvious differences (i.e. movement), it looks like the case of the original is more square-ish, slightly shorter and the coin edge on the bezel also appears to be "finer". Correct? Anything else?
In addition to some obvious differences (i.e. movement), it looks like the case of the original is more square-ish, slightly shorter and the coin edge on the bezel also appears to be "finer". Correct? Anything else?
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lol.. i thought i was the only one
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I really like the additional color that the gold and red seconds hand bring. If I were in the market for a MM300 I think I'd try to get one of these, if they're even still available. I see that there's already one on the sales corner, but it must just be for one that's already reserved.
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Ok, this is a game changer. Now I get it, I retract my previous post![]()
The 6159...
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buy 3 at nearly $9000 to make money on ?
not so much
but I am a glass half empty viewer
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i guess it depends what you paid for them.
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Right, and which watches and for how long you intend to sit on them.
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Standard price of 252k yen. Havent paid yet..
I reckon you could ask for just under a hundred USD extra a year. Dare I say a thousand after a decade? It depends on the diver models that Seiko releases and what it does with the MM line in the future. The SBDX certainly has more charm over the SBDX001.
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