fizz

Nahh sadly its battery powered. Im a still a noob to watches so apologies for not understanding the question.

Nice design and looks good on you. Is this a mechanical watch though? If so I didn't realize that Seiko did those kind of complications and as usual I learn something new everyday here...

Thanks and yeah its mechanical as far as im aware. For the price it bloody should be!

Its arrived!

Well after wanting to buy a 'decent' watch for over 5 years i have finally bought a nice time piece which i thought i would share with you folk since i got a lot of help and advice from the members here. Everyone i have encountered so far have been nothing short of kind.

I had been toying with the idea of a rep watch as a daily wear but the ones i like seem to have complex movements and as such need to be serviced etc and had common faults which put me off a bit.

What i decided to do was spend a decent amount on a daily watch and then buy a couple of high end reps for the watches i can only dream of being able to afford the original examples.

Right... to the watch i have bought. Its a Seiko Premier Chronograph SPC051P1

Some blurb from the Seiko website;

To combine a full function alarm chronograph with a perpetual calendar was an irresistible challenge, but to achieve it in a watch that retains the ease of use and classic appeal of Premier is a very considerable achievement. The key to the success is the dual function of the center hand. It indicates the date, month and leap year in the time of day mode and seconds in the chronograph mode, thus leaving the dial clean and easy to read. Once again, the very highest timekeeping technology is presented with a classic, restrained demeanor. This is the very essence of SEIKO Premier.

Just to drag up an old thread.

Have finally got round to ordering this.

http://www.watchshop.com/mens-seiko-premier-chronograph-watch-spc051p1-p99932292.html

Should arrive before 1pm tomorrow at which point i will take pics etc and get them up. As i havent actually seen this watch in person i have made sure the store takes returns with money back garuntee.

Cheers

Fizz

Well i shall be ordering the Premier one in 4 weeks after my next pay packet.

Cheers for the input guys. Will get some pics up as soon as i get it!

Seems like this has split the members....

And im so glad that deal has finished for the Bulova as that is really nice.

At least im not having to change my mind again as to which options i have worked my way down to.

Right,

After much deliberation i have narrowed my search down to 2 watches which i will use as a daily item.

http://www.expresswatches.co.uk/seiko_chronograph_alarm_stainless_steel_black_dial_sapphire_glass_date#

A stylish Seiko gents alarm chronograph watch. The stainless steel bracelet has a distinctive design which is complemented with a black dial which has bold roman numerals. Usefully, the watch is also 100m water resistant.

Chronograph

Alarm

Stainless steel case and bracelet

Black dial with silver markers

Date window

Sapphire glass

Butterfly clasp

100m water resistant

OR

http://www.expresswatches.co.uk/seiko_chronograph_alarm_stainless_steel_black_dial_sapphire_glass_date#

To combine a full function alarm chronograph with a perpetual calendar was an irresistible challenge, but to achieve it in a watch that retains the ease of use and classic appeal of Premier is a very considerable achievement. The key to the success is the dual function of the center hand. It indicates the date, month and leap year in the time of day mode and seconds in the chronograph mode, thus leaving the dial clean and easy to read. Once again, the very highest timekeeping technology is presented with a classic, restrained demeanor. This is the very essence of SEIKO Premier.

Chronograph Perpetual from the Premier collection

Perpetual calendar correct to the year 2100

Month and leap year display at the press of a button

Chronograph up to 24 hours in 1/5 second

Split time measurement

Single-time alarm in 24 hours

Retrograde day indicator

Stainless steel case and bracelet

Fold over clasp with push button release

Sapphire crystal

100m water resistance

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Has to be said im really impressed with the features of the premier one with regards to how it shows you the date. Very nifty.

I prefer the strap of the first one though...

Regards

Fizz

Chris Cross - Jump

Dont know of any specific honda parts sites but i know there are some MR2 specialists about.

What do i think of the MR2 NA, well its like driving a Broken MR2 Turbo as im always waiting for the boost to kick in but never does. lol

Thats a biased opinion though as i have owned 2 MR2 turbos before so this was bound to be a slow car in comparrison. Having said that the NA is so much easier to throw around the bends due to its predictable power band. There is a kick from about 5200 rpm when you get some more power similar to the modern VVTI engines.

MPG is about 25 which aint nothing special but what is special is the Mid engine Rear wheel drive setup. In the dry you cant fault it and in the wet once your used to the car you can have some tail out action.

Cheers mate. With regards to the end links you refer to. I presume you mean where it connects to the watch?

And yeah, im liking this one a fair bit. Just need to find a place which has the first watch so i can try it on to compare before purchase.

Once i have this daily one i can then look to getting a rep in the mean time. (pardon the pun)

Regards

Fizz

Here we go.

Right... bit of an update. Finally got round to going to try on a couple of watches and could not find the one i originally posted in the shop to check out in person but did look at a couple of others.

In particular this watch.

http://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/seiko-gents-chronograph-sna525p1-p-676.html

Now in the pics it doesn't look anything too special but the finish of the metal in person looks very sharp.

Tried it on and the strap although did take a couple of hairs out ( ) sits really nicely on my wrist.

Its a 44mm width and didnt look too bad size wise but i think its due to the strap falling and shaping around my wrist. Others i tried on have a bigger link to the watch which sticks out a bit before it touches my wrist. Looks a bit silly.

So anyhow..will post a pic up as soon as my computer reboots.

Regards

Fizz

Im really liking that watch as well as the strap. hmm..

Very nice. How big is the watch? Looks quite wide.

Wow, I did'nt realise there were Z fans here!

I currently sold my Uber rare 2000spec 300zx Slicktop NA a few months ago.

I was thinking of replacing the zed with an E46 M3, but it would'nt be too sensible to spend most of my savings on another car

I'm currently looking at the DC2 type r but it's impossible to find one that the boy racers haven't got to!!

T200

Get on th itr-dc2 forum as thats where i found mine. Impressive and very capable car but i missed my mid rear turbo setup of the MR2's so sold it.

this is a dumb question but is petrolhead a common term for car lovers or is it for faster cars/bikes? i have never herd this term before, im a petroleum engineer is why i checked this thread out.

Petrol head is a generic term for someone who likes motors which use Petrol to run. Thats how i see it but im sure different people will have their own meanings i suppose.

p.s) did a quick search

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=petrolhead

Greg - I love the 280Z and the 300Z... infact all the Z cars i like. Would love a 280 with a LS corvette engine in it.

Wimpie - is that the new R golf?

So, some bikers and a race car driver on here as well! wow...

Bet some of you will be waiting for the F1 to start soon. I know i cant wait this season for many reasons!

Rule changes are the best bit... also think hamilton will blow button away! And as much as i dispise Schui, it will be interesting to see how he compares to the upstarts.

Too true. I tend to like having watches not too tight but im willing to try other ways if it means i will be in less pain. lol

Going to pop into a couple of watch shops at lunch to have a try and see if i can find these ones and try some on.

Likewise.. watched it on the TV and it was an excellent game! On the edge of your seat stuff for sure.

Thought the USA was going to nick it at the end after they scored with 20 seconds left of normal time.

My wifey is Canadian born hence we were rooting for them!

repost

If I got it right, that's the latest gt3 rs cup car.

Excellent stuff people!

Nice motors as well in those lists.

I bought my first car in 2002 at the age os 23 which was a 1990Toyota Celica GT (UK 3SGE) and i was so excited about getting one i bought the first one i saw in the dark!

Learned the hard way!

So got rid and bought a mint one. And thats when i started changing cars quite often.

1993 Celica GT (ST182) - p.s) I didnt add the shopping list on the side!

Then my all time fav motor!

1994 Toyota MR2 GTS T-bar Turbo

Also took this one to the Nurburgring in 2005

And then a few more...

1994 Clica GT4 (ST205)

2000 Civic VTi

1999 Integra Type R

Another 1995 MR2 GT turbo

Im missing a 306 HDi (never buy French again!), a Bora TDi which i still have as the family car and a MR2 NA im currently using as a cheap run about.

Would love a S2K next or a S15.

Thats one stunning car and project.

A lad i know had one of those classic LHD wide body M3's and it cost him a bomb to buy and maintain especially after a rebuild was needed. ouchie.

of course.. i had a B18 engine in my old Civic VTi

Thought id ask as i am one myself and have been in the Jap car scene for over 7 years now.

Currently driving a run about MR2 NA but have owned various jap sports cars.

Show us what you got/had/love.

Regards

Fizz