That Railmaster is a beauty. That's definitely on my list if I ever buy another Omega or a Seamaster 300m.ILiveOnWacker wrote: ↑Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:33 pmCongrats! I got my grail (speedy) about a year ago. It’s defiantly a sloppy slope.Stretch44 wrote:Just got my grail today. I've been wanting it for the longest time. Was at the local AD just wanting to try it on, show my wife, and admire the watches. Sales person offered it at a crazy price for an AD. My wife said do it and I did! This one will be my son's some day...
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Looks great.
If you have more pics, this thread is just for showing off Kickstarter and preorder watches -
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Still impatiently waiting for a lume shot!!!yinzburgher wrote:I have to leave the house and get a couple things done but this thing just showed up and I'm jumpy and giddy like my Red Ryder BB gun just arrived. Lume pics coming later. Part of me wishes that new watches didn't make me this happy. [emoji2][emoji847][emoji41]
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FULL LUME!AndroidIsAwesome wrote: ↑Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:54 amStill impatiently waiting for a lume shot!!!yinzburgher wrote:I have to leave the house and get a couple things done but this thing just showed up and I'm jumpy and giddy like my Red Ryder BB gun just arrived. Lume pics coming later. Part of me wishes that new watches didn't make me this happy. [emoji2][emoji847][emoji41]
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Okay here are the much anticipated pictures!
There are 14 watches in total. Literally forgot I bought a Timex Q reissue. But anyways, the new Seiko 5s are pretty awesome. BUT THE QUALITY CONTROL SUCKS.
Like half are misaligned if you can see in the pics. My favorites are the blue with white chapter ring (of course it's the most misaligned), then the Jade or green ones I think. The Jade dial is identical to my szsc005 monster I think. The green and gold dial is similar to the sarb017 but less of a golden hue. The lume also differs between models. Some are green, some are blue, and the pvd one has like a yellow white sort of colour. The pvd as expected has very very poor lume. The rubber strap is actually really good quality, same with the mesh bracelet. The NATOs feel cheap same with the regular bracelets. But they are a step up from regular Seiko 5 bracelets. Though the pvd has horrible lume, it has FANTASTIC case finishing. Like the pvd quality on this is incredible, no idea how it holds up for scratches though.
My verdict on these new watches? Go for the green ones or pvd ones.
Now for the other watches.
Sarb017 - bought as one of those sketchy refurbished eBay listings. Everything looks legit and it's all working. It feels very gritty winding though. But I have always wanted one of these so for $300 can't complain.
Marathon tsar - extremely substantial build quality as expected. I think I could throw this at someone and kill them. Probably why it's issued to many soldiers.
Citizen ny0040-09w - it's a flashlight. 'nuff said
Sarb033 - impulse buy but extremely glad I did. Got it for like $240 with a bunch of goodies and the condition is fantastic. Might keep this in my collection forever.
Timex Q - actually happier than I thought I'd be about it. Just looks great on wrist. Sill might give it to my dad.
Citizen golden eagle - this is a mumbai franken watch. $20 but looks like the direnzo dial so I said why not. Appears to be working fine.
Last but absolutely not least Seiko sbdc063 - absolutely loving this one. The case finishing is incredible for just a Seiko prospex. Feels amazing on wrist and wears like a 41mm. DON'T ONLY GO BY SPECS!!! This is probably my favorite of the entire bunch but the sarb017 and sarb033 will absolutely fight for wrist time.
Also picked up this travel case from amazon.com for $30. Really great quality (it's an Everest knockoff but costs $30 vs $400).
There are 14 watches in total. Literally forgot I bought a Timex Q reissue. But anyways, the new Seiko 5s are pretty awesome. BUT THE QUALITY CONTROL SUCKS.
Like half are misaligned if you can see in the pics. My favorites are the blue with white chapter ring (of course it's the most misaligned), then the Jade or green ones I think. The Jade dial is identical to my szsc005 monster I think. The green and gold dial is similar to the sarb017 but less of a golden hue. The lume also differs between models. Some are green, some are blue, and the pvd one has like a yellow white sort of colour. The pvd as expected has very very poor lume. The rubber strap is actually really good quality, same with the mesh bracelet. The NATOs feel cheap same with the regular bracelets. But they are a step up from regular Seiko 5 bracelets. Though the pvd has horrible lume, it has FANTASTIC case finishing. Like the pvd quality on this is incredible, no idea how it holds up for scratches though.
My verdict on these new watches? Go for the green ones or pvd ones.
Now for the other watches.
Sarb017 - bought as one of those sketchy refurbished eBay listings. Everything looks legit and it's all working. It feels very gritty winding though. But I have always wanted one of these so for $300 can't complain.
Marathon tsar - extremely substantial build quality as expected. I think I could throw this at someone and kill them. Probably why it's issued to many soldiers.
Citizen ny0040-09w - it's a flashlight. 'nuff said
Sarb033 - impulse buy but extremely glad I did. Got it for like $240 with a bunch of goodies and the condition is fantastic. Might keep this in my collection forever.
Timex Q - actually happier than I thought I'd be about it. Just looks great on wrist. Sill might give it to my dad.
Citizen golden eagle - this is a mumbai franken watch. $20 but looks like the direnzo dial so I said why not. Appears to be working fine.
Last but absolutely not least Seiko sbdc063 - absolutely loving this one. The case finishing is incredible for just a Seiko prospex. Feels amazing on wrist and wears like a 41mm. DON'T ONLY GO BY SPECS!!! This is probably my favorite of the entire bunch but the sarb017 and sarb033 will absolutely fight for wrist time.
Also picked up this travel case from amazon.com for $30. Really great quality (it's an Everest knockoff but costs $30 vs $400).
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This pic really shows off the depth of the marathon. Sizing the bracelet took a solid hour even with screw links.
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Thanks for all the pics! Some great buys you have there. Always love when people post the marathons. Like you said, they look like weapons! Would love to get one on the wrist one dayAndroidIsAwesome wrote:This pic really shows off the depth of the marathon. Sizing the bracelet took a solid hour even with screw links.
Too many deals. Not enough wrists.
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My second automatic watch. Seiko SNZH57 (Pending FFF mod)
I bought an Orient Mako II but was introduced to modding by a friend. I returned it at got this instead!
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Just put on some cheap old strap I had. For $19 I am really happy with this Mumbai franken watch. Got it because I originally backed the Direnzo drz02 on Kickstarter but had to cancel because I bought my sinn556 at the time. This is obviously a new dial but everything else is original from 1972 I believe. To be honest I didn't even think it would show up let alone work.
Fyi there's still more on eBay for this same watch.
Fyi there's still more on eBay for this same watch.
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