docdoc Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Anyboby know if this watch might be produced as a replica? Not sure I am ready to spend $25,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yeah, I read about that in 00/24. Shame I can't afford one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I thought it was going to be go for about $10k? I've posted about this watch before. I love it! I wish they'd rep this one, but I highly doubt it. There was an article about this watch in Watch Time and it was outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) That is one of the best tool watches ever. 25k$ might be too much for a 'Seiko' (for some), but that is a justified for such a limited run. A lot of us are looking for a nice spring drive, and if Seiko were to offer this magic caliber in a case that would do it justice, I would be all over it. This one is great but not for that price. The side view of it is even more stunning , but still it is a little too big (53mm) for everyday. Edited September 10, 2008 by geo1nah2a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 The size is one of the reasons why I like this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strattakan Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 but still it is a little too big (53mm) for everyday. It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'm seriously considering pulling the trigger on a spring drive... not this one but...damn it's tough to choose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'm seriously considering pulling the trigger on a spring drive... not this one but...damn it's tough to choose! You've got to get the SD MM600!!! It's an awsome watch. Rivals anything out there in every aspect. Everyone needs one in their collection. Some day I'll have one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Holy God that's a nice watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 actually spring drive didn't really hold its value well... I have seen a chrono piece going for half a price. The moonphase limited edition is currently on sale on TZ. I think it is selling for 3400 usd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Really? Hmm... probably a good investment for the future if you have one of the first... Limited editions will most likely gain a following regardless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Shundi... thank you brother for that avi. Puts a smile on my face every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 No problem... It'll encourage me to post more...hell, I love seeing it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 You've got to get the SD MM600!!! It's an awsome watch. Rivals anything out there in every aspect. Everyone needs one in their collection. Some day I'll have one too. Look at my sig. The Marine Master 600 is my preferred Spring Drive, but I'd settle for pretty much any of them if I had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 what I really like also is the button on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) here is the article where they talk about the price I always wonder why the factories ripped $2000 omega but don't even consider brands like seiko or Sinn which have $3000 and up watches Edited September 11, 2008 by docdoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 That dial is amazing too. Knowing how bright Seiko lume is also makes it even better. My Orient 300m diver is one of my brightest that I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Wonder what kind of movement they put in it if they rep it. 28,800 is a lo-beat compared to springdrive gen. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Wonder what kind of movement they put in it if they rep it. 28,800 is a lo-beat compared to springdrive gen. MG After having seen a SD in action no other movement would fit the bill. The SD second hand moves so smooth that it makes other auto seem jerky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 After having seen a SD in action no other movement would fit the bill. The SD second hand moves so smooth that it makes other auto seem jerky. Because they ARE jerky! 28,800 ... is jerky! The 28Kvph guys are sitting ducks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why-o-why must expensive watches be jerky when everybody knows that the (popular) tangible mark of a luxury watch is supposed to be smoothness? I've been accused for my gen GMT2 being a fake because of the jerky Kvph28,8. One might say it doesn't matter if its gen, on the other hand one might say - and as most rep enthusiasts already are conscious about - "whos reality counts"... Profit-wise - putting a non-jerky (36,000 or more) movement in a luxury watch wouldn't mean a damn thing on the bottom line if its mass produced (as are most - if not models, then systems/types). I'm glad Seiko are escalating this situation. Personally I kinda dislike anything less than 300,000 vph - since the tuning fork in the 70's we haven't seen alotta innovation in the smoothness dept. Dammit! So I guess the best movt for a rep springdrive is a tuning fork (available from ofrei for 250 bux) - not likely. Bring on the SprindDrive jerking rep (not buyin it). Edit: Might buy one and install a fork...... MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alw Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Watches like these from Seiko again remind me that they are a true manufacture and not just another cheapo brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittt1 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 You guys talkign about my watch sorry about the crappy pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 You guys talkign about my watch sorry about the crappy pics rofl did you actually spend 25k on a seiko....at least you dont need a safe for it joke by side, the watch is really awesome, looks like anything-proof, wear it in good health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Wait... brittt1 did you really buy one of those? If I may ask, how much did you pay for it? Also, can you just walk into a Seiko AD and buy one? Thanks and enjoy her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittt1 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Wait... brittt1 did you really buy one of those? If I may ask, how much did you pay for it? Also, can you just walk into a Seiko AD and buy one? Thanks and enjoy her. Nope this isnt mine (I wish, i did get to play with it for a while) this is one of 5 special made ones that has undergone tests by the Russian space agency and will be going up into space this October (google Richard Garriot for info) on the arm of Richard Garriot (a Private Space tourist http://www.seikospringdrive.com/spacewalk/ )BTW not all 5 made it through the test and all were revised..the special edition that they will sell for 25K has yet to be made, i believe it will be out before christmas following the trip into space and the subsequent publicity. Its an unreal watch, bullhead design smooth as silk, light as a feather and glows like a star. Here it is with a couple of friends for size comparison.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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