wristwatchb
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Happy Anniversary to you and your Bride, Mark!
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wristwatchb
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When I was growing up, my Dad and I went to pawn shops around the Ft. Knox army base. This was during the Vietnam era. For ~$25 to $40, you could pick up used Seiko watches all day long. He would sometimes bring several home to wear and eventually re-sell at swap meets. He always gave me the nicest one to wear until a different one caught my eye. I 'owned' a bunch of 1970's era Seikos in every style you can imagine, beginning in elementary school. That's how I fell in love with watches, and I'll always love the Seiko brand, particularly the divers and chronos, for that reason.
I remember showing my 4th grade teacher my newest Seiko every few weeks. I wore 'em loud and proud in those days, and they looked massive on a 10 year-old's wrist. She must have thought I was a mess. A few years later, the "one that got away" was a brand new Seiko Pogue chrono that I wore in High School. It was my first new Seiko, and it set me back $75 from a re-seller. I wish I had hung on to that one.
A friend who's really into watches invited me to go with him later this year on a watch shopping trip to Japan. I keep telling myself I don't need another watch, but it would be cool to bring home a new Seiko from a bucket-list trip like that. The Prospex divers are right up my alley, so I always enjoy seeing your beautiful examples. Please keep 'em coming.
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03.05
Wow! That's awesome.
That one from yesterday is an homage to the 70's Ref. 6105-8110 or, as it's more commonly know, The "Willard", named after Martin Sheen's character in the movie Apocalypse Now. I had wanted one since first seeing the movie years ago. The one I'm wearing today is another favorite, the Seiko SPB143J1, which is an homage to the original 62MAS, Seiko's first professional dive watch. Both are in the Prospex line. I'd love to have a Grand Seiko.
Dont need another watch? Did you hit your head
wristwatchb
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Thanks Mark. It would be hard to choose (@BarberDave says get both and try to find a third one with some orange on the dial) between the Willard and the 62MAS homage. Both are awesome, and I especially like the history behind both timepieces.
GS design philosophy is unequaled, and their movements and dials are works of art. The ones I have seen in person are spectacular. I haven't found a GS sports model that really turns my head yet. I need to look more.
The Grand Seiko Style. Eternal values and a uniquely Japanese sense of beauty | Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko official site. Made by hand for those who value perfection. Grand Seiko raises the pure essentials of watchmaking to the level of art.
ExactlyThanks Mark. It would be hard to choose (@BarberDave says get both and try to find a third one with some orange on the dial) between the Willard and the 62MAS homage. Both are awesome, and I especially like the history behind both timepieces.
GS design philosophy is unequaled, and their movements and dials are works of art. The ones I have seen in person are spectacular. I haven't found a GS sports model that really turns my head yet. I need to look more.
The Grand Seiko Style. Eternal values and a uniquely Japanese sense of beauty | Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko official site. Made by hand for those who value perfection. Grand Seiko raises the pure essentials of watchmaking to the level of art.www.grand-seiko.com
This guy did not even have a watch when I “recruited him”. Bwahahahahaba
Oh and you need a Seiko Monster TooThanks Mark. It would be hard to choose (@BarberDave says get both and try to find a third one with some orange on the dial) between the Willard and the 62MAS homage. Both are awesome, and I especially like the history behind both timepieces.
GS design philosophy is unequaled, and their movements and dials are works of art. The ones I have seen in person are spectacular. I haven't found a GS sports model that really turns my head yet. I need to look more.
The Grand Seiko Style. Eternal values and a uniquely Japanese sense of beauty | Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko official site. Made by hand for those who value perfection. Grand Seiko raises the pure essentials of watchmaking to the level of art.
wristwatchb
Jr. Shave Member
It needs more orange as it currently registers only 60 on the tacky meter. It is certainly not tacky enough for everyday use.
wristwatchb
Jr. Shave Member
I like those too, especially the one with the orange dial.
I love so many different watches...but sometimes I think that this Seiko is just the best designed watch ever. The aesthetics are perfect - it is super legible without sacrificing style. That's a real beut.
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