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Offline hooidcaster

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Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« on: December 14, 2012, 10:44:42 PM »
Hi Sifus, plan to get a Seiko, again LOL.. My budget is around Rm 1k. Prefered is diver, looks like submariner.. Automatic movement, if possible not to get 7xxx series..

Being quoted by someone SKX007 metal bracelet for RM +-800.. Pls advice..

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2012, 06:33:50 AM »
latest Monster….4R36 hacking and windable calibre an improvement of the 7 series
Personal taste and preferences evolve over years, hopefully not 1 full circle otherwise it means we haven't learnt a single thing.

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2012, 07:49:20 AM »
Hi bro. Thanks for reply. Well monster version looks evil to me.. Haha. Is it possible to have Sumo with this budget? Or should I save more? I really like the submariner but too poor for Rolex.

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2012, 08:16:09 AM »
Saw someone selling a samurai in a local website , I can send u link to that site if u wan

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2012, 10:59:25 AM »
Sure bro, why not.. Give me the poison~ haha

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2012, 11:20:06 AM »
I think Sumo just had a small price increase. Good luck on the hunt!

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2012, 12:37:57 PM »
Well, going to hunt soon~

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2012, 05:29:44 PM »
Be prepared to double ur budget for sumo. Sumo is not available locally. Are you prepare to buy from an overseas dealer?

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2012, 06:16:30 PM »
Actually you can buy Sumo diver in KL for close to USD 800-900 but not entire range is available as the dealer brings in unofficially.




Be prepared to double ur budget for sumo. Sumo is not available locally. Are you prepare to buy from an overseas dealer?
Personal taste and preferences evolve over years, hopefully not 1 full circle otherwise it means we haven't learnt a single thing.

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2012, 06:28:58 PM »
If I'm not wrong Samurai using 7 series calibre.

Saw someone selling a samurai in a local website , I can send u link to that site if u wan
Personal taste and preferences evolve over years, hopefully not 1 full circle otherwise it means we haven't learnt a single thing.

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2012, 06:33:08 PM »
If I'm not wrong Samurai using 7 series calibre.

Indeed. 7S25. Sumo is 6R15.

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2012, 07:03:20 PM »
If I'm not wrong Samurai using 7 series calibre.

Indeed. 7S25. Sumo is 6R15.

opppsy...then looks like not much option left.

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2012, 09:59:24 AM »
As long as it look almost the same like submariner, I am fine with old movement.. Going for the hunt ~

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2012, 10:18:36 AM »
As long as it look almost the same like submariner, I am fine with old movement.. Going for the hunt ~

I thought I saw someone posted in MWF an orient that look a sub , was tempted to get 1 myself too to see how it look on my wrist before I pull the trigger .

Happy hunting !

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2012, 03:58:15 PM »
Look also Citizen NY2300. Orient Mako II also looks like a sub. Well below your budget
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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2012, 06:03:37 PM »
Thanks, viewing now ~ :Cheers:

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2012, 08:27:19 PM »
imo, the nicest looking sub lookalike under rm1000 that you can buy in shops right now goes to the Orient Ray.
but with its sportier bezel, it actually leans more towards the new omega seamaster pro.

i never understood why the skx007 is considered as a sub lookalike, sure from the front there is a slight semblance, but from the side it looks pretty tool-ish.

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2012, 11:43:24 PM »
If I'm not wrong Samurai using 7 series calibre.
Indeed. 7S25. Sumo is 6R15.

The Samurais from the previous decade. If I recall, there are two Seiko models which are referred to (perhaps loosely) as "Samurai". The SBDA00X (Prospex Titanium, maybe JDM only) and the SNM011 (stainless steel). The Titanium model is fitted with the 21J Cal.7S25. The Stainless steel model comes with the 23J Cal.7S35.
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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #18 on: December 17, 2012, 07:11:22 AM »
Some photos for reference:



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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #19 on: December 17, 2012, 07:58:23 AM »
awesome picture bro.. still viewing now... too much of watch, with too little cash.. once buy, cannot regret anymore, so better choose the best..

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #20 on: December 19, 2012, 01:17:51 PM »
Siko SRP233J1 or SRP313k1?

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #21 on: December 20, 2012, 11:54:56 AM »
Siko SRP233J1 or SRP313k1?

You mean which one is better?

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #22 on: January 12, 2013, 06:26:17 PM »
Seiko Diver Series will always be my love...

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Re: Seiko for budget RM 1000?
« Reply #23 on: January 12, 2013, 08:15:03 PM »
Seiko Diver Series will always be my love...

Bro, better if it's a diver with chronograph and solar powered 2! :thumbsup:

God bless
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