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Main Forums => Watch Reviews => Topic started by: meoramri on February 09, 2012, 02:58:25 PM
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I own a Seiko 5 Sport 100M SNZG09K1. This is a military style automatic by Seiko with green nylon strap. It uses the 23 jewel self-winding mechanical movement called 7S26 series. The case is 41 mm without the crown. It has a day and date function as well. The case is stainless steel
It has LumiBrite hands and markers for great visibility and hardlex crystal for superior scratch-resistance.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p0tSMYtGZK8/TrtTUOjXQXI/AAAAAAAANb4/eO1L2aBLycU/s640/DSC_0128.JPG)
The finishing is bead blasted to reduce the possibility of reflection (this is a military watch). Nevertheless, the bead blasting did not extend throughout the whole watch. The area covered by the wrist band is still shiny.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nguleD-c4PE/TrtTUqEvnTI/AAAAAAAANb8/IJ1mLlUWTCQ/s640/DSC_0129.JPG)
For a military watch, the information on the dial makes it less of a "military" watch in my view. The big "Seiko 5 Sports" logo confuses the reader. If the dial is a big 44 mm, then it is a possible. As it stand, too cramp for my liking.
You need to get use dto the canvas wrist ban. Unlike a Nato band, the canvas is too rough and hard, it should be soft.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AqidpXhs-SA/TrtTVEKY_sI/AAAAAAAANcE/icWJvAXHU8k/s640/DSC_0130.JPG)
The back is a see through screw down case back. Its water resistance is 100 meters.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ENHUTWVUqRc/TrtTVwxb2hI/AAAAAAAANcM/FLdZq_p45Dg/s640/DSC_0131.JPG)
As an automatic watch, this is one value for money investment (got it for just RM355, new).
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8UMBxzXw7_s/TrtTWx8GB0I/AAAAAAAANcc/J_u7bgYPCAU/s640/DSC_0133.JPG)
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hi meoramri,
looks like we have similar taste.
Both of us have Anantas and now we both this same military model except mine is in black.
I wear this whenever I travel by backpack to dodgy countries. On work assignments I use the JLC Grande GMT...
I used to keep 2 Seiko's for such backpacking duty, this and the Black Monster but the Monster was running like +20-25 secs/day whereas this Military is only approx. +30 secs after a week. I was lucky with this watch I guess. I sold off the Black Monster as I only need one watch for such travel.
The military is not really accurate in the actual sense as I've monitored it daily before. It gains between 4-8 secs per day which is not consistent at all but for a watch that costs under RM 400 it is really unbeatable. Despite my rough backpacking use there are no scratches on the bead blasting so far and I've had this for 4 years.
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JOS2012,
Great men think alike!! :Dancing_banana:
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JOS2012,
Great men think alike!! :Dancing_banana:
Hey man, can PM me where you got the watch at that price? :Cheers:
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JOS2012,
Great men think alike!! :Dancing_banana:
Hey man, can PM me where you got the watch at that price? :Cheers:
Sure. PM sent.
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Great choice!
Mine says hi.
This is also my go to watch when traveling.
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/Watch%20Photography/DSC_3664.jpg)
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can you pm me where you got it? And Seiko just keep on winning in value for money!!
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can you pm me where you got it? And Seiko just keep on winning in value for money!!
PM sent
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About the movement, isn't it 7S36 instead? I did some research lately on either getting a Black Monster or Neo Monster, and understood that the 7S36 movement comes with 23 jewels while the 7S26 only has 21 jewels.
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About the movement, isn't it 7S36 instead? I did some research lately on either getting a Black Monster or Neo Monster, and understood that the 7S36 movement comes with 23 jewels while the 7S26 only has 21 jewels.
Let me go back and check the watch. Will get back to you whether it is really 7S36 instead of what I mentioned earlier.
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About the movement, isn't it 7S36 instead? I did some research lately on either getting a Black Monster or Neo Monster, and understood that the 7S36 movement comes with 23 jewels while the 7S26 only has 21 jewels.
Let me go back and check the watch. Will get back to you whether it is really 7S36 instead of what I mentioned earlier.
Hi Fei,
Yes, you are right. It does use the 7s36 movement. Thanks a bunch for sporting my mistake. My apologies!!! :Praying:
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Dude, I have a black version of this...bought it on Jan this year...will upload later... ;D
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Hi, can pm where you bought this watch?
TQ
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About the movement, isn't it 7S36 instead? I did some research lately on either getting a Black Monster or Neo Monster, and understood that the 7S36 movement comes with 23 jewels while the 7S26 only has 21 jewels.
Let me go back and check the watch. Will get back to you whether it is really 7S36 instead of what I mentioned earlier.
Hi Fei,
Yes, you are right. It does use the 7s36 movement. Thanks a bunch for sporting my mistake. My apologies!!! :Praying:
Oh no worries, it is quite interesting to read about the difference between the two movements. It seems that although the 7s36 has two additional jewels, it actually does not add any value. Anyhow, finally made my impulse buy on a Black Monster and it looks so much better than pictures. I am quite impressed with the overall build of the watch for the amount paid. Heck, it was even cheaper than a DKNY watch that I bought many years ago.
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Meor,
I like it, and the strap too.
Tought of getting one tmrow,
Pm me where i can purchase and whats the best price
Cheers
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Yes Meor me too PM me the price and the place you bought. If not mistaken they have it in sand/beige color too right?
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guys, you all can get it online from :-
langitjam from Singapore
or
saya"hub"jam from Hong Kong
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Yes Meor me too PM me the price and the place you bought. If not mistaken they have it in sand/beige color too right?
Yes, they have it in black as well as beige. Will pm you.
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hi can u pm me to please
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can pm me the details of this watch?
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hi can u pm me to please
PM sent
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can pm me the details of this watch?
PM Sent
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Hi Meor Amri,
Awesome watch you have there.
I know a lot of people already asked you this, but
do you mind to PM me where you got this watch at RM355?
Thank you in advance bradah!
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Nice watch, saw many but never pulled the trigger on it.
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Hi Meor Amri,
Awesome watch you have there.
I know a lot of people already asked you this, but
do you mind to PM me where you got this watch at RM355?
Thank you in advance bradah!
PM sent
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Mind pm me where you get it as well? Your shop to go for seiko and orient perhaps? :)
I know its 2 years ago. But i'm torn between SNZG* series with Mako II.
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Mind pm me where you get it as well? Your shop to go for seiko and orient perhaps? :)
I know its 2 years ago. But i'm torn between SNZG* series with Mako II.
PM sent
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I have the same watch but black in colour.
But it always move faster than normal time ... like 5 min in a day.
Kinda frustrating to adjust it back in time.
Know any good watchman for calibration.
Had it for almost 3 years.
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac217/MotionSB/Others/Seiko01_zps86a1ade1.jpg)
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I have the same watch but black in colour.
But it always move faster than normal time ... like 5 min in a day.
Kinda frustrating to adjust it back in time.
Know any good watchman for calibration.
Had it for almost 3 years.
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac217/MotionSB/Others/Seiko01_zps86a1ade1.jpg)
There are a couple of good ones in Amcorp Mall.