Seiko Samurai Automatic SRPB53K $293 & Seiko Solar Prospex SNE439P $237 Shipped @ Starbuy

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  m00seTheC0wSnake on 08/12/2017 - 19:17

  Was thinking about pulling the trigger on the Prospex. Does anyone know if this is a good watch? And how scratch resistant is the Seiko hardlex?

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    Merlict on 08/12/2017 - 19:21

    +1

    Didn't really like it in person. The date magnifier is cheesy and the finish is eh

    Imo it's worth paying the extra for the Samurai, though it is quite large.

    Hardlex is fine, though I've never really beat on my Seikos very hard.

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      m00seTheC0wSnake on 08/12/2017 - 20:58

      +1

      Thanks for the reply @Merlict I'll go look at the Prospex in person then. I've already got an automatic Omega and as much as I love it (had it for 14 years now) the inaccuracy and servicing cost is ridiculous! I'm looking for a tough but nice looking solar that I can wear as an everyday and as a dress watch that I don't need to spend any monitor time on after I buy it. Maybe I'm asking too much from one watch.

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        Captain Nothing on 09/12/2017 - 09:17

        +2

        "dont need to spend any monitor time" - just a word of warning, my Seiko loses just over a minute per day, and will cost more to fix than its worth. YWMV

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        [Deactivated] on 09/12/2017 - 15:49

        @Captain Nothing: Oh man, that'd be a drag…

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        m00seTheC0wSnake on 09/12/2017 - 19:30

        @Captain Nothing: Really? Even the solar ones drop time? That’s terrible. I lose 5 minutes a week. I would have thought a Seiko quartz solar would be more accurate than that.

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      WatchNerd on 09/12/2017 - 17:46

      The date magnifier is cheesy

      They can be removed easily, here is a youtube video showing how to do it. Skip to 2.15.

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    jungleboy on 08/12/2017 - 19:23

    +1

    Not an expert about the watch, but something that can be spotted instantly is how bright the blue is compared with the blue on traditional Seiko Pepsi bezels. And that its a Solar.

    I really pushed the rep for a better price citing that price you're getting and a few others in that vicinity, but this is their best. Slightly edging in Starbuy's favor with them being authorized Seiko stockists and backed by a 3 year warranty. I'd be more confident going with them.

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      m00seTheC0wSnake on 08/12/2017 - 21:02

      +1

      Thanks for organising this deal @jungleboy I've heard really good reports about Starbuy. Will cruise their website for other watches.

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  TechAddict on 08/12/2017 - 19:26

  If the Rep is reading, any deals on the SRPB99?

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    jungleboy on 08/12/2017 - 19:30

    Nothing on the PADIs unfortunately. I asked for them first. :(

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  mskeggs on 08/12/2017 - 20:15

  I've coveted the mid size pepsi with the skinny bezel for years, so I am glad these are all big, as I am broke with Xmas bills.
  I don't even know if they still make the mid size, but these watches last a long time so 2nd hand is no big issue.

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    mskeggs on 08/12/2017 - 20:23

    +1

    Oh man, now I am off on eBay looking at mid size pepsi divers!
    Curse you jungle boy!

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      jungleboy on 08/12/2017 - 21:15

      my apologies Sir..lol

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      PJC on 08/12/2017 - 23:43

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Watch-SEIKO-Diver-7002-P…

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  peds on 08/12/2017 - 20:31

  +1

  Very tempting for the Samurai, well done. Op

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  binks on 08/12/2017 - 20:41

  Uhh..I really want the black coated srpb55 samurai, is it possible to get this model discounted too?

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    jungleboy on 08/12/2017 - 21:23

    Nice choice, but they don't have that variant in stock as it doesn't show on their Seiko page

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  garage sale on 08/12/2017 - 20:53

  my eco drive just arrived to day from the last deal from starbuy so all watched out until i adjust the band and at least wear it ……… mid size divers would tempting for my son though until he is big enough for full size divers.

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  jungleboy on 08/12/2017 - 21:08

  +1

  Bad time to be broke :( There have been excellent deals lately here.

  The Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive Diver BN0150-61E from WatchNerd's post earlier in the week was very tempting.

  Kudos really to the rep for being approachable and also recognizing that OzBargain is literally a Shark Tank, where your deal is ripped to shreds either way :)

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  folken on 08/12/2017 - 21:51

  Quite tempting. Just started looking for a watch after years without.

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  bbh30 on 08/12/2017 - 22:58

  Thanks OP, just bought one, hopefully the strap lasts longer

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    WatchNerd on 08/12/2017 - 23:47

    +1

    Longer than what?

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      bbh30 on 09/12/2017 - 08:33

      +1

      LOL, I mean "Duration"

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  ilikeit on 09/12/2017 - 00:39

  +2

  That's a nice price on the samurai. Despite it's size, it wears small. Apparently it wears smaller than a Turtle too. If I didn't already have a Turtle I'd be all over this

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    Merlict on 09/12/2017 - 00:53

    You have two wrists for a reason :P

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      ilikeit on 09/12/2017 - 01:02

      But I don't have more than ten wrists. 😁

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  Mortis on 09/12/2017 - 01:17

  @ilikeit …But you do have arms you'd get about 6 on each arm i reckon….lol
  But seriously a very good deal fro Starbuy again 3 years local warranty is a big big bonus.
  The Seiko SS bands are very well made ..my orange monster is a bondage bunny ..its been whipped kicked bashed scraped and the band is still great condition.
  Love the wet suit clasp for when my wrists get fatter from all the OB hungry jacks vouchers…lol

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  quietsarcasm on 09/12/2017 - 15:46

  If the samurai was on a bracelet i'd have been all over this one.

  Any chance of a deal for the cocktail time?