[shane55]

Nice FOTM !
Please describe. thanks.
 
shane

 

[mrarroyo]

Nope, I did not notice the size. At 37mm it is the same size as the Rolex Datejust (36mm) which is fine with me. Thanks.

 

[leftnose]

 
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I just bought this asian automatic Seiko 5 Military with the legendary Calibre: 7S26 (SNK809). 

This is NOT for rich guys - price: USD 50$
 

Nice choice; I've got the same one! 
 

 

[cyberspyder]

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Nice FOTM !
Please describe. thanks.
 
shane

Flipped casing (crown now points away from hand), yobokies dial, yobokies hands, titanium bead blasted. If you haven't realized it, it is a Seiko Monster on the stock bracelet.

 

[shane55]

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Flipped casing (crown now points away from hand), yobokies dial, yobokies hands, titanium bead blasted. If you haven't realized it, it is a Seiko Monster on the stock bracelet.

I had a feeling... Very nice.
I love my Monster. he he he...

 

[upstateguy]

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Nice watch, here's one from the original series.
 

 

 

 

[Anaxilus]

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I just bought this asian automatic Seiko 5 Military with the legendary Calibre: 7S26 (SNK809). 

This is NOT for rich guys - price: USD 50$
 

Couldn't resist!  $61.59 shipped.

 

[mralexosborn]

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I love mine.
Nearly a daily wear.
 
(sorry for the crappy shot)
 

How durable is it? How much is the gain/loss per day?
 

 

[shane55]

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Couldn't resist!  $61.59 shipped.

Well congrats!

 

[shane55]

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How durable is it? How much is the gain/loss per day?
 

Probably not this durable:
 

 
Or even this... (rated to 7 G's)
 

 
 
But the movement has been around in Seiko divers for many, many years and is known for being a real workhorse.
I don't punish my watches for having been chosen to adorn my wrist... 

 
It gains 5 seconds / day.
 
shane
 

 

[mralexosborn]

I want a respectable watch for under $300. That is all.

 

[Anaxilus]

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I want a respectable watch for under $300. That is all.

Buy 5 Seiko 5's!  How cool would that be!
 
Otherwise I advise you save up.  Watches don't get really interesting until you get into 4 digits IMO.

 

[rasmushorn]

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I want a respectable watch for under $300. That is all.

You can find MANY fine Asian automatic watches on this page:
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/Watch%20Sales%20Table.htm
 
Here are all their Seiko 5 watches:
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/SeikoFiveSalesTable.htm

 

[FooTemps]

If you want a great watch under 300, look for a watch outlet store. I got my Seiko SS Black Samurai for 225 and my carbon fiber dial Sawtooth for 185. They were both cheaper than forum prices by at least 70 dollars. The outlet store between my parents home and my home has multiple watch brand outlets so it's a great place to shop around for middle line watches for cheap prices.

 

[shane55]

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You can find MANY fine Asian automatic watches on this page:
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/Watch%20Sales%20Table.htm
 
Here are all their Seiko 5 watches:
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/SeikoFiveSalesTable.htm

Yes.
I purchases this for my wife a few years ago. I put a real nice strap on it, it looks great on her... and she rarely wears it. 

 
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/Seiko5BlackDialSeeThrough/Seiko5BlackDialSeeThrough.htm