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Just went to Seiko and touch their watch again, looking at the newly arrived New Seiko 5 sports "Black Edition" aka The Darkside of Superman  :Dancing_banana:

Anyone share your favourite Seiko?  :Cheers:

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Offline Henry T

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Looks like the SKX refuse to die and morphed into the S5X series.

Very nice watches in different colours and variants. Pretty affordable too by today's standards. It may lack a screwdown crown but this series wasn't design to be a diver.

I do like this dark model. I like the green one too.

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Looks like the SKX refuse to die and morphed into the S5X series.

Very nice watches in different colours and variants. Pretty affordable too by today's standards. It may lack a screwdown crown but this series wasn't design to be a diver.

I do like this dark model. I like the green one too.

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I have the green one too!  :Cheers:
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Offline Henry T

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Since I already own a SKX I don't think I'll be buying one of these. But this series have a better movement (4R) than the SKX (7S ).

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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2020, 07:00:55 PM »
That red special limited edition looks interesting but i bet the price is much higher than the normal one as well.
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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2020, 08:16:27 AM »
Woah i do like the looks.
I really like the Brian May LE (both looks and I like playing the guitar lol). May I know how much are they asking for it?

Is it the MV Seiko boutique?
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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2020, 04:01:04 PM »
Wow, this looks nice. Not sure should I get this or the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80. Been thinking of getting a diver's watch. Seiko price is really very attractive.
How do you guys think?

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Wow, this looks nice. Not sure should I get this or the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80. Been thinking of getting a diver's watch. Seiko price is really very attractive.
How do you guys think?
You can buy both. This Seiko doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

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Wow, this looks nice. Not sure should I get this or the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80. Been thinking of getting a diver's watch. Seiko price is really very attractive.
How do you guys think?
You can buy both. This Seiko doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
No lo. Son just born lo. Cannot spend too much. Now economy no good lo. Must have some cash reserve just in case for some emergency.

Which is more worth ya?

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Wow, this looks nice. Not sure should I get this or the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80. Been thinking of getting a diver's watch. Seiko price is really very attractive.
How do you guys think?
You can buy both. This Seiko doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
No lo. Son just born lo. Cannot spend too much. Now economy no good lo. Must have some cash reserve just in case for some emergency.

Which is more worth ya?
To me the Seiko Black Edition is more stylish and should cost less than the Tissot Seastar 1000.

The Tissot is a large watch with long lugs. You must try it on to see if it fits your wrist.

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Wow, this looks nice. Not sure should I get this or the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80. Been thinking of getting a diver's watch. Seiko price is really very attractive.
How do you guys think?
You can buy both. This Seiko doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
No lo. Son just born lo. Cannot spend too much. Now economy no good lo. Must have some cash reserve just in case for some emergency.

Which is more worth ya?
To me the Seiko Black Edition is more stylish and should cost less than the Tissot Seastar 1000.

The Tissot is a large watch with long lugs. You must try it on to see if it fits your wrist.
Thanks for your opinion.

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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2020, 05:01:40 PM »
I think its up to your own personal taste. But the good thing is the current seiko 5 superman range has got various models from sporty to elegant looking ones. And if that still doesnt satisfy you, being a seiko, there's lots of mod incoming to change the look and feel as you wish with just a little bit of spending.
I like lots of watches but can only afford a few

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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2020, 05:25:53 PM »
The black dial does look quite nice. I don't get the association with superman though?  ???

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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2020, 08:31:57 AM »
Hi All,

Anyone know where can i get the watch strap in this picture? Looks nice on this watch. Also, wondering how to change the bezel. Anyone know where to find one in Penang area?

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« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2020, 08:50:25 AM »
The black dial does look quite nice. I don't get the association with superman though?  ???

The new 5 logo is reminiscent of the logo on superman's chest.
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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2020, 09:06:25 PM »
Just got mine few hours back today, restock but already out of stock in minutes and still got long waiting list!


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« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2020, 09:14:45 PM »
Just got mine few hours back today, restock but already out of stock in minutes and still got long waiting list!


Do you think it is worth it? Cause there are some argument saying that this is not the real diver's watch like the SKX and the cheap 4R36 is not worth this price tag.

Still wondering on buying this watch.

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Just got mine few hours back today, restock but already out of stock in minutes and still got long waiting list!


Do you think it is worth it? Cause there are some argument saying that this is not the real diver's watch like the SKX and the cheap 4R36 is not worth this price tag.

Still wondering on buying this watch.
Don’t pay a premium for it and it is good value. Know the retail and ask for discount. A different variant of the same watch shouldn’t command a premium. Those that sell at a premium are mainly scalpers. Let them sit on a pile and once the hype die down, they will feel the heat.


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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2020, 09:31:57 PM »
Worth or not its beyond the eyes of the beholder, it's your money and if you like it just buy it.
Real diver's watch? Are you going to wear this for diving? At this price range I don't want to argue about the 4R36, Seiko 5 is not an exotic watch or professional divers range to compare. Again, if you like the design I don't see why not if you can afford it.
Lastly, you buy something to for your self, you don't buy something to please the community.

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Worth or not its beyond the eyes of the beholder, it's your money and if you like it just buy it.
Real diver's watch? Are you going to wear this for diving? At this price range I don't want to argue about the 4R36, Seiko 5 is not an exotic watch or professional divers range to compare. Again, if you like the design I don't see why not if you can afford it.
Lastly, you buy something to for your self, you don't buy something to please the community.

I would also add that the 4R36 is also used in the Seiko turtle which has a higher rrp (correct me if I am wrong). True the 5 only goes down to 100m but if I recall correctly, I don’t think this range was ever marketed specifically as a diver.


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Worth or not its beyond the eyes of the beholder, it's your money and if you like it just buy it.
Real diver's watch? Are you going to wear this for diving? At this price range I don't want to argue about the 4R36, Seiko 5 is not an exotic watch or professional divers range to compare. Again, if you like the design I don't see why not if you can afford it.
Lastly, you buy something to for your self, you don't buy something to please the community.

I would also add that the 4R36 is also used in the Seiko turtle which has a higher rrp (correct me if I am wrong). True the 5 only goes down to 100m but if I recall correctly, I don’t think this range was ever marketed specifically as a diver.


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Yup, Sea Turtle is also with the same series movement engine and because there's no screw lockdown therefore the diving is cap at 100m max.

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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #21 on: May 28, 2020, 08:04:35 PM »

Just went to Seiko and touch their watch again, looking at the newly arrived ....



Actually where is this AD located? Your pictures make it a tempting place to visit ....

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« Reply #22 on: May 29, 2020, 08:49:10 AM »
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Actually where is this AD located? Your pictures make it a tempting place to visit ....

 :Dancing_banana:
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It's the Mid Valley Seiko boutique
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« Reply #23 on: May 29, 2020, 10:12:56 AM »

Just went to Seiko and touch their watch again, looking at the newly arrived ....



Actually where is this AD located? Your pictures make it a tempting place to visit ....

 :Dancing_banana:

Tempted for the watches or the lady in the picture?

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Re: New Seiko 5 sports "The Darkside of Superman" BLACK EDITION
« Reply #24 on: May 29, 2020, 11:50:59 AM »

Just went to Seiko and touch their watch again, looking at the newly arrived ....



Actually where is this AD located? Your pictures make it a tempting place to visit ....

 :Dancing_banana:

Tempted for the watches or the lady in the picture?

 :HammerHead:

  :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: