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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: danny on September 22, 2010, 03:50:34 PM
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Seiko Brightz Phoenix Automatic Chronograph SAGK003
Finally made the plunge:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5013659683_a788af2342_z.jpg)
Movement 8R28 (34jewels)
+25?-15 seconds/day
Curved Sapphire crystal
SS case
Crocodile strap with deployant buckle
10 Bar Water Resistance
Power reserve 45 hours
thick 15.2mm
diameter 41mm
:Cheers:
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Nice looking and handsome watch! Price wise, this is almost approaching the lower end GS or Credor, no?
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Congrats ;)
Nice looking SEIKO :Cheers:
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Always loved the Brightz range of watches. But not available easily in Msia right?
I know only one of 2 shops carry it in KL as per info from Hush.
Does this one have a display back?
I wonder why with all of Seiko's know how they dont have their "lower end" movts (if you can call yours that) accuracy better?
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got a very carerra auto chrono look to it... =P
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got a very carerra auto chrono look to it... =P
That's why Tag want to use SEIKO movement ma... kidding, i just simply..
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got a very carerra auto chrono look to it... =P
That's why Tag want to use SEIKO movement ma... kidding, i just simply..
hahha, u r probably right. might be some kind of technology exchange thing going on between them. =P
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danny, good catch... this one in my radar some time ago... struggling to choose this or the velatura le...
but gave up both later
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Really good looking..Might juz hunt for one myself..Can pm me the price?thanks
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Nice looking and handsome watch! Price wise, this is almost approaching the lower end GS or Credor, no?
Peanut,
The list price approaches the lower end GS but still way cheaper compared to GS chronographs or Credor pieces.
Congrats ;)
Nice looking SEIKO :Cheers:
Thanks Scott.
Always loved the Brightz range of watches. But not available easily in Msia right?
I know only one of 2 shops carry it in KL as per info from Hush.
Does this one have a display back?
I wonder why with all of Seiko's know how they dont have their "lower end" movts (if you can call yours that) accuracy better?
Peter,
This is a JDM model, so I got it direct from Japan. Even if it was available here you can always expect Thong Sia to add a healthy premium to the list price.
It comes with a solid case back, so you'll have to use your imagination to visualize the 8R28 movement, or you can visit this website (http://mollewatch.webgain.se/information/photoalbum.xhtm?webgainGroupId=34214) for a wonderful collection of SAGK003 photos including a few superb macro shots of the movement.
I believe Seiko, being a typical Japanese company, is simply being conservative when it comes to the accuracy figures.
danny, good catch... this one in my radar some time ago... struggling to choose this or the velatura le...
but gave up both later
Chris,
I was also considering the Velatura LE but I was not too excited by the case design. I chose the SAGK003 because of the 3-6-9 chronograph layout and the contrasting sub dials. Also at 41mm it fits my wrist better than the Velatura.
Besview,
PM sent.
got a very carerra auto chrono look to it... =P
Genec,
I'm told that it resembles the vintage Heuer 2446C. You can judge for yourself here: http://www.watchsite.dk/Autavia_2446C.html (http://www.watchsite.dk/Autavia_2446C.html)
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Nice looking watch mate :thumbsup: Congrats on your purchase :Cheers:
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Hello Danny,
A beautiful watch you have there.
Do you mind PM me the price and website you bought from ?
Thanks.
Jonathan
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Thanks for the link, looks to be a good work horse movt.
I too dont quite like the Velatura design...maybe too bulky for me.
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Thanks for the link, looks to be a good work horse movt.
I too dont quite like the Velatura design...maybe too bulky for me.
I second tat. Bulky for me too
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Ah-ha...its a JDM, no wonder I hv not seen it here. I presume it wld still b cheaper than a Swiss brand with Valjoux 7750 tho- the local agent shld consider bringing it in.
BTW-nice watch :thumbsup:
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Great catch Danny. :thumbsup:
Did you get it from Katsu? Saw he was offering good discount for it but not sure how much.
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Nice looking watch mate :thumbsup: Congrats on your purchase :Cheers:
Thanks duniajam.
Great catch Danny. :thumbsup:
Did you get it from Katsu? Saw he was offering good discount for it but not sure how much.
Thanks Adrian. Got it from another chap whom I'm more familiar with.
Ah-ha...its a JDM, no wonder I hv not seen it here. I presume it wld still b cheaper than a Swiss brand with Valjoux 7750 tho- the local agent shld consider bringing it in.
BTW-nice watch :thumbsup:
I remember Thong Sia did try to bring in a few of the JDM Brightz models but the prices were astronomical after their markup.
Hello Danny,
A beautiful watch you have there.
Do you mind PM me the price and website you bought from ?
Thanks.
Jonathan
Jonathan, PM sent.
:Cheers:
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Ah-ha...its a JDM, no wonder I hv not seen it here. I presume it wld still b cheaper than a Swiss brand with Valjoux 7750 tho- the local agent shld consider bringing it in.
BTW-nice watch :thumbsup:
I remember Thong Sia did try to bring in a few of the JDM Brightz models but the prices were astronomical after their markup.
If thong sia brings it @ retail price and give a good ordinary Seiko discount.. these JDMs sure sell like crazy
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Nice JDM piece.
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Wow,thats a nice watch.Where u bought it?Local AD or online?
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If thong sia brings it @ retail price and give a good ordinary Seiko discount.. these JDMs sure sell like crazy
sshark,
You're right, unfortunately Thong Sia is not adopting that strategy. Just look at the asking price for the Sumos that they brought in.
Nice JDM piece.
Thanks mpower.
Wow,thats a nice watch.Where u bought it?Local AD or online?
Weslee, I got it from a Japanese online retailer.
:Cheers: