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Title: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: JeepWH on March 21, 2014, 06:09:27 PM
This was posted on Seiko's Facebook page. Its a teaser for Baselworld 2014, new model Seiko.

From the picture it looks like a Tuna does it not?  ;)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153976234310193&set=a.10153976234240193.1073741855.148011855192&type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153976234310193&set=a.10153976234240193.1073741855.148011855192&type=1&theater)

Whats your take on it? Which model? 
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: jason_recliner on March 21, 2014, 06:21:24 PM
It's the SUN023.  Not really a Tuna, but sort of a tuna.  Kinetic GMT.

Seiko have some pretty awesome releases planned for Basel, but unfortunately I'm not allowed to post them anywhere  :'(
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: JeepWH on March 21, 2014, 06:28:44 PM
Really? Cant seem to find anything online yet.

BTW u working for Seiko?  ;D
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: jason_recliner on March 21, 2014, 06:54:01 PM
BTW u working for Seiko?  ;D

I wish!

No, one of the biggest ADs is a member at the same private forum as me.  He's posted some sneak previews.

But the SUN023 above is posted at the WUS Seiko forum.
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: JeepWH on March 21, 2014, 08:10:56 PM
I see, thanks for your feedback.
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: jason_recliner on March 28, 2014, 11:52:18 AM
Seiko have a winner on their hands with this one IMO:

(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1458528_10203615516252698_387516693_n.jpg)

Probably my next Seiko.
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: Conscript on March 29, 2014, 08:19:24 AM
This is true beauty , What's the case diameter ?
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: jason_recliner on March 29, 2014, 11:05:05 AM
What's the case diameter ?

47 mm.  Bigger than I'd normally like, but for a professional dive watch I suppose it is acceptable.
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: jason_recliner on March 29, 2014, 12:49:43 PM
HEAPS of win from Seiko this year...

GS Hi-Beat GMT is extremely tasty.
(http://people.timezone.com/staff/Basel2014/Seiko/010.jpg)


New Astron is much smaller now (43 mm), they've crammed a chrono in there somehow, and IMO the styling is improved.
(http://people.timezone.com/staff/Basel2014/Seiko/021.jpg)


Quartz versions of GS Dater reissues are super-clean.
(http://azfinetime.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/sbgv009.jpg?w=640)


And some more pics of the kinetic GMT.
(http://people.timezone.com/staff/Basel2014/Seiko/036.jpg)
(http://people.timezone.com/staff/Basel2014/Seiko/039.jpg)

All pics stolen and reproduced here without the owner's permission.  Naturally. ;D
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: watzisname on March 29, 2014, 02:11:51 PM
It sucks that the dress watches are quartz. They are extremely handsome
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: JeepWH on March 29, 2014, 03:31:42 PM
Damn, now im drooling all over my keyboard.

Thanks, jason_recliner.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: jason_recliner on March 29, 2014, 04:16:03 PM
Damn, now im drooling all over my keyboard.

Thanks, jason_recliner.  :thumbsup:

(http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_lol.gif)

You're very welcome!

It sucks that the dress watches are quartz. They are extremely handsome

Not a quartz fan?

There are 3 spring drive versions of the Dater reissue as well, but they don't really interest me.  I wouldn't be surprised if Seiko releases some auto versions, too.  But I don't have a quartz dress watch, so these versions interest me the most.  Plus, it's rare to see a GS with such minimal dial text.
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: dpkong on March 29, 2014, 11:50:05 PM
HEAPS of win from Seiko this year...

GS Hi-Beat GMT is extremely tasty.
(http://people.timezone.com/staff/Basel2014/Seiko/010.jpg)


New Astron is much smaller now (43 mm), they've crammed a chrono in there somehow, and IMO the styling is improved.
(http://people.timezone.com/staff/Basel2014/Seiko/021.jpg)

DAMN! Shut up and take my money NOW!

Quartz versions of GS Dater reissues are super-clean.
(http://azfinetime.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/sbgv009.jpg?w=640)


And some more pics of the kinetic GMT.
(http://people.timezone.com/staff/Basel2014/Seiko/036.jpg)
(http://people.timezone.com/staff/Basel2014/Seiko/039.jpg)

All pics stolen and reproduced here without the owner's permission.  Naturally. ;D
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: watzisname on March 30, 2014, 11:56:37 AM
Damn, now im drooling all over my keyboard.

Thanks, jason_recliner.  :thumbsup:

(http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_lol.gif)

You're very welcome!

It sucks that the dress watches are quartz. They are extremely handsome

Not a quartz fan?

There are 3 spring drive versions of the Dater reissue as well, but they don't really interest me.  I wouldn't be surprised if Seiko releases some auto versions, too.  But I don't have a quartz dress watch, so these versions interest me the most.  Plus, it's rare to see a GS with such minimal dial text.


A bit pricey for a quartz
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: jason_recliner on March 30, 2014, 05:33:45 PM
A bit pricey for a quartz

I know what you mean.  RRP is something like US$4k, when the standard GS quartz models are closer to US$2k.   :o

You're paying a LOT for the exclusivity and the retro case!

I personally wouldn't pay anything like 4 grand for one, but if it is released later as a standard production model, I'll be keeping an eye out for a used one in a couple of years.  I just love that stark dial and those fat rounded lugs.
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: watzisname on March 30, 2014, 08:07:58 PM
A bit pricey for a quartz

I know what you mean.  RRP is something like US$4k, when the standard GS quartz models are closer to US$2k.   :o

You're paying a LOT for the exclusivity and the retro case!

I personally wouldn't pay anything like 4 grand for one, but if it is released later as a standard production model, I'll be keeping an eye out for a used one in a couple of years.  I just love that stark dial and those fat rounded lugs.

Ya I was disappointed when I read the previews that the dress watches was gonna be in quartz. If it was an automatic I might just target one
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: D'Andy on March 31, 2014, 07:21:40 PM
That Kinetic 'Tuna' is a real beauty. I wonder when they would start appearing on shelves.
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: JeepWH on March 31, 2014, 07:52:37 PM
That Kinetic 'Tuna' is a real beauty. I wonder when they would start appearing on shelves.

Email or call Thong Sia and ask, they can be quite helpful.
Title: Re: Seiko Basel 2014 teaser
Post by: watzisname on April 03, 2014, 08:12:03 PM
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introducing-the-grand-seiko-limited-edition-quartz-9f-the

(http://static.squarespace.com/static/4fa14d3ce4b08a53fa26468e/t/533d6286e4b0462745da735d/1396531858591/?format=1500w)

Seriously I didn't think I would lust after a quartz watch