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Title: New Seiko 5s
Post by: xavern81 on August 10, 2019, 09:53:06 AM
Hi guys, what are your views on the launch of the new Seiko 5 ? Total of 27 models. 100 WR with an entry level movement. Size is 42.5mm  x 13.4mm, with Hardlex crystal and display back. Movement is a Seiko in-house caliber 4R36, beating at 21,600 vph; 41 hour power reserve.
Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: meoramri on August 10, 2019, 07:01:58 PM
Saw them on the Seiko website. Yet to see them in real life though.


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Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: SLK on August 15, 2019, 08:56:44 AM
Great entry level watches!

SRPD79K1 looks like a fun piece to have without having to break the bank.

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Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: Olkuu0205 on August 26, 2019, 10:25:37 PM
New level of Seiko 5 I can say haha. For who doesn't know about Seiko 5 history and story can take a look on below YouTube channel video

https://youtu.be/hojTvaRh_mg

Don't forgot subscribe haha
Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: mwfchai on September 19, 2019, 07:39:37 AM
gnomonwatches started selling on their website
Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: Henry T on September 19, 2019, 09:48:03 AM
A recycling of the SKX series case with a new movement and other cosmetics plus a huge price increase.  ;D

But I do like the one with green textured dial and nato strap.
Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: Henry T on September 21, 2019, 12:35:05 PM
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Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: Henry T on September 25, 2019, 10:49:14 AM
I like this one ~ SRPD77K1.  :thumbsup:
I checked with my dealer a little while ago. The stock hasn't arrived.

Photo belongs to Thong Sia's website.
Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: meoramri on September 25, 2019, 11:49:48 AM
Got my eye on that too. Surprisingly our neighbour in the south already got their stocks considering the main AD is the same as Malaysia’s.


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Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: Henry T on September 25, 2019, 12:00:58 PM
Quote from: meoramri on September 25, 2019, 11:49:48 AM
Got my eye on that too. Surprisingly our neighbour in the south already got their stocks considering the main AD is the same as Malaysia’s.


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In watches, as in cars, we are always one step behind in getting the latest models.

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Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: meoramri on September 28, 2019, 12:56:32 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190928/f3b4c670e049fcd5c088c1e1bef797b8.jpg)

It has arrived!


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Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: xavern81 on September 29, 2019, 08:08:12 PM
Based on spec alone I would say it is a let down, if you allow me... Just a small update to their 7S movement and the WR is so low... Not rated by ISO anymore too. The logo looks like from Superman. In any case and from other forums, seem Seiko fanboys would still buy.
Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: Sathiskumar on September 29, 2019, 08:38:06 PM
They may called it Seiko Superman in the next iteration if they can get around the copyrights issue.  ;D

Quote from: xavern81 on September 29, 2019, 08:08:12 PM
Based on spec alone I would say it is a let down, if you allow me... Just a small update to their 7S movement and the WR is so low... Not rated by ISO anymore too. The logo looks like from Superman. In any case and from other forums, seem Seiko fanboys would still buy.
Title: Re: New Seiko 5s
Post by: meoramri on September 30, 2019, 12:15:35 PM
Quote from: xavern81 on September 29, 2019, 08:08:12 PM
Based on spec alone I would say it is a let down, if you allow me... Just a small update to their 7S movement and the WR is so low... Not rated by ISO anymore too. The logo looks like from Superman. In any case and from other forums, seem Seiko fanboys would still buy.

There is a shift in Seiko product offering strategy. Historically, it was a free-for-all i.e. in terms of specifications and capabilities in every genre. Now, professional specifications would be the hallwark of Prospex. Seiko 5 would just be basic timepieces. Also, these new sets of Seiko 5s will now be highlighted on the website unlike the last time.