Any Seiko Enthusiasts ?

[BradleyS]

I have been looking at Seiko dive watches and am a bit confused. Are the watches with "Movt Japan" on the face of a better build or the watches with "Made in Japan" on the face even better quality ? Are the watches with only the movement model printed on the face just as good ?

[Napman41]

Are you referring to a quartz movement ?

[Song]

If I were looking at a Seiko diver I would only buy a PADI pepsi.
But a diver doesn't fit me since I prefer 39 millimeters and I live nowhere near the ocean.













My Made in Japan Alpinist on a German band.

[BradleyS]

Originally Posted by Napman41

Are you referring to a quartz movement ?

I was considering a mechanical movement.

[Napman41]

I'd look for a model that has the 6R15 caliber movement. It's a great design and very reliable.

[BradleyS]

Originally Posted by Napman41

I'd look for a model that has the 6R15 caliber movement. It's a great design and very reliable.

Does "Japan" have to appear on the face or case back for it to be a "better quality" watch, or are they all made the same?

[The Growler]

"Movement made in Japan" means that the movement was made there, but the case, etc. and assembly was done elsewhere.

"Made in Japan" means the movement, etc. and the assembly were done in Japan.

[rlb9682]

Originally Posted by The Growler

"Movement made in Japan" means that the movement was made there, but the case, etc. and assembly was done elsewhere.

"Made in Japan" means the movement, etc. and the assembly were done in Japan.

Exactly. I've only ever gotten the Seiko made in Japan and have not had any problems with them. I have 2 mechanical ones that wind with movement and one costed $90 to replace parts that no longer worked after 15 years and the other one is still going strong after 20 years.

[Archtop Guy]

I bought an SARB065 about a year ago, it has an 6R15 movement, and it stacks up well even next to my 60 year old Omega Constellations. Lot's of value for the price. I am sort of amazed people are still wearing cheapo quartz or "smart" watches when you can get these for such a reasonable price.

[J. Scott]

I have a black monster in a drawer that needs to be repaired, It never kept good time. I prefer my Citizen eco-drive for my dive watch.

[Arthur Blake]

My preference is the Scurfa Diver One Stainless. Style is a matter of personal preference but I like this one. Sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, 40mm case, solid stainless band which is comfortable.
The stainless bands on Seiko were never comfortable for me.
Estimated battery life is 45 months. I purchased case back removal tools online very reasonably and use a small tube of dielectric grease aka silicone grease to lubricate the gasket and preserve water resistance.
It's on my calendar to replace around the 3 year mark.
Should be a very durable timepiece. It's a jeweled movement with a very substantial steel plate to hold the gear endpins, and it's accurate enough that no re setting is required apart from daylight savings time changes.

[George6654]

I'm a huge fan of Seiko watches I am lucky enough to have several. My Seiko divers watch which is a 6309 model I bought in 1976 and it is still going strong I am on my fifth strap and the only other problem I have had with it was the crown wheel came off in 1982 been going ever since. Highly recommend their automatic watches.

[LSemmens]

I've still got the watch I had as a kid, it's had about 30 straps, 10 new glasses, 2 new cases and 5 movements, but it's still a great watch.




Nah! Just kidding, bit like the old axe joke, 3 new heads and two handles but a good axe.

[imwjl]

I've always liked a few models and am attracted to some of their current mechanical models not so expensive.

My issue with mechanical watches is the service cost so I've ended up with a few watches that are truly special in some way such as was grandfather's, or not so common.

I started my change of thought with a battery powered threaded crown Citizen. This comment sort of says it but it's a pair of Swiss watches that I need to get serviced.

Originally Posted by J. Scott

I have a black monster in a drawer that needs to be repaired, It never kept good time. I prefer my Citizen eco-drive for my dive watch.

Are you a diver? That might influence what your best choices are.

Now I'll confess to what's really changed my thoughts on watches - Apple Watch Series 2. It didn't cost as much as repair/service of my mechanical watches and has proven nicer and more useful than expected.

FWIW, if you're not married to Seiko and want a mechanical watch there are interesting choices if you look at the Swiss military style and/or Ollech & Wajs watches. For quite a while I've really liked an O&W with ETA movement that was not expensive and is a really nice rugged watch.

Have fun shopping.

P.S. I might have to blame Herb Hunter for our having his & hers Apple Watches and our mechanical watches not being used.

[Bob Womack]

I love my Seiko 7A28 Chronos. That's the quartz movement that nearly bankrupted Seiko because it was so reliable. I've got three of them that all gave over twenty years of service but it is time for all of them to be serviced.



Bob