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Seiko Samurai Prospex Automatic SRPB99K PADI Edition $379 Shipped @ Starbuy

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Seiko Samurai Prospex Automatic SRPB99K PADI Edition $379 Shipped @ Starbuy
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Lmerc on 31/07/2018 - 12:31 starbuy.com.au (4263 clicks)
Last edited 31/07/2018 - 12:43

For people after the PADI edition of the Samurai, it's on sale at Starbuy.

Great deal, as the next cheapest I can see on eBay and Chrono24 is over $500

First submission here, so let me know if I've missed any details.

Info from Seiko Boutique:
Special Edition P.A.D.I. Presented In a special box

Calibre - Automatic - Powered By The Movement Of The Wearer
Calibre Function - Analogue - 3 Hands
Accuracy- +45 -35 seconds a DAY(at normal temperature range (5°C and 35°C)
Battery Life - 41 Hours Power Reserve
Battery Type - N/A
Calibre Number - 4R35
Display - Analogue
Water Resistance - Diver's 200 Metres
Case Type - Stainless Steel
Case Colour - Silver
Case Size - 43.8MM
Band/Strap - Bracelet - Stainless Steel
Band/Strap Colour - Silver
Band Reference - M0FPA37J0
Glass/Crystal Type - Hardlex
Crown Type - Screw Down Crown
Rotating Bezel - One Way
Dial Colour - Black
Hand Indicators - Hour, Minute, Seconds
Calendar Indicators - Date
Lumibrite - Hands & Markers
Dial Markers - Batons

Fashion & Apparel Seiko Seiko Samurai SRPB99K Watch

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  • Merlict on 31/07/2018 - 12:32
    +5

    Still mad that I missed the gorgeous Blue Lagoon edition.

    • merc on 31/07/2018 - 12:35
      +2

      Me too mate.

      I'm still looking to pick one up, but the premium is too steep.

      Considering the Save the Ocean edition instead… but the Blue Lagoon is what I really want.

    • ilikeit on 31/07/2018 - 19:04
      +1

      They're still around if you want to pay overs over a regular model.

    • MegaBob on 31/07/2018 - 19:36
      +1

      I've conceded that it's inevitable that I'm going to eventually cave and buy it. I just hope it's not for a while because I really shouldn't be looking at watches again.

  • nmachine on 31/07/2018 - 12:37

    Any deals on the blue/silver samurai? Already have a skx009 so no need for more pepsis.

    • merc on 31/07/2018 - 12:44

      I hope not, I paid the $499 for it from Starbuy last week so if it goes on sale now I'll cry.

  • starbearer on 31/07/2018 - 12:45
    +8

    b…b…but you're not Watch/Math-Nerd

    • cannedhams on 31/07/2018 - 20:24
      -1

      Same here, no watch nerd, no deal.

  • merc on 31/07/2018 - 12:53
    +4

    Hope I'm not treading on anyone's toes, I've been watching Starbuy deals like a hawk for the past couple of weeks.
    Need to stop buying watches… but who am I kidding.

  • dealhunt on 31/07/2018 - 13:09
    -2

    For such an expensive watch they should tell where the mechanism is from.

    • garetz on 31/07/2018 - 13:39
      +1

      Calibre Number - 4R35

      its right there in the description.

      Or do you mean country of manufacture ?

    • bleeder on 31/07/2018 - 13:39
      +3

      Movement is made in Malaysia if that's what you're asking, the K in the part number designates that.

        • HandsomeMonkey on 31/07/2018 - 13:59
          +1

          I think movements are made in Japan and assembled in Malaysia. I could be wrong. Why do you think it's an expensive watch? Do you think you can get a better Swiss watch at the same price?

        • FXD on 31/07/2018 - 14:04
          +2

          Samurai is the nickname given to the watch by collectors, it is not an official name of the watch. 'Expensive' is relative, a RRP of AUD $700 is cheap compared to a Rolex Submariner or Tag Aquaracer. The movement is designed in Japan, from what I understand there is no quality difference between a J or K designated Seiko.

        • FXD on 31/07/2018 - 14:14
          +4

          @dealhunt: Do a bit of research, you have no idea what you are talking about:

          https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/4aenwo/question_se…

          https://www.thewatchforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/99779-seiko…

          https://www.bodyingcare.com/portal/kb/articles/what-are-the-…

          PS - 'designed in Japan' is not the same as 'made in Japan'.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/07/2018 - 14:21
          +5

          @dealhunt:

          …while I save my money…

          What you need is the TAG HEUER Aqua Racer Caliber S.
          Fast Ed wears it so it must be good.
          Everyone knows and loves Fast Ed - i sure do.

          In Japan they have better quality checks…

          And tsunami's - don't forget tsunami's.
          If you'd done your homework you'd have known that.

        • poohduck on 31/07/2018 - 15:27

          @HandsomeMonkey: You're right - they're assembled in Malaysia.

        • terrys on 31/07/2018 - 18:10

          "Well, I'm talking a bout best commercial watches,"

          I like the ones made just for the art-work, and given away out of love.

        • ilikeit on 31/07/2018 - 19:27

          Sorry mate, but a Samurai, Turtle, Solar and SKX are considered low-range Seiko models. Mid-range is Marine Masters, Tuna, Trans Ocean, Prospex. High grade is SLA and Grand Seiko etc.

          Price is not just about the movement, that's one dimensional. I can easily present $700 micro brands using the same NH Seiko movement as the much less inferior Samurai. I can also present a low $300 watch with a Swiss ETA 2824 movement.

          Are these extra Japanese quality checks you speak of real? Are they cheaper 'K' because the labour and infrastructure is cheaper?

          Have you ever had anyone show distane at you watch because it is the Malaysian K model not a J model? 99.99999% of people DGAS. I wonder how much parts are actually made in China? I bet a lot.

        • R3XNebular on 31/07/2018 - 21:04
          +2

          Ignore Dealhunt, just look at all his previous posts. Pretty much every post he makes he gets negged to the moon. He's a good troll… if his not then god help him.

        • Dream-cast on 31/07/2018 - 22:06
          +1

          Doesn't matter where the movement is assembled or by who. It's built to a standard set by Seiko. Iphone are made in China. Intel cpu's are made in Malaysia.

    • Your Friend on 31/07/2018 - 14:56
      +1

      This isn't really an expensive watch and especially less so considering its a mechanical watch. To answer your question, you can pretty much assume unless your willing to spend around 1k+ the mechanical movement will be from asia (doesn't mean its bad though)

      • poohduck on 31/07/2018 - 15:28

        Movement made in Japan, assembled in Malaysia

      • robertm on 31/07/2018 - 18:50

        Yep. Looks like to get a titanium made in Japan watch it's around $1k.

  • Prodigii on 31/07/2018 - 13:31
    +2

    Just purchase, thanks OP!

  • AdamFury on 31/07/2018 - 13:37

    Great looking watch.

    Reminds me of the James Bond Goldeneye style with that colour scheme.

    • xaykogeki on 31/07/2018 - 13:46
      +2

      You mean the 2541.80 seamaster? yeah - even the wave effect, but nonetheless still two distinct watches.

  • davestan on 31/07/2018 - 13:51
    +1

    Jump on this one! Iconic model at a great price. I paid $100 more for mine dammit!

  • Ryk on 31/07/2018 - 14:08

    stick a chip in it for Google/Apple/Seiko Pay and I'd be in.

  • FXD on 31/07/2018 - 14:10
    +3

    I nearly pulled the trigger on the SRPB51 and SRPB53 but I wanted a pepsi with bracelet and blue lume. Glad I waited, no excuse not to pull the trigger now!

  • Munki on 31/07/2018 - 14:14
    +1

    Oh snap! Just saw the sale they were having and it included the watch I wanted from way back.

    https://www.starbuy.com.au/seiko-premier-automatic-steel-lea…

    Sweeeeeet!

    • Wilburre on 01/08/2018 - 12:22

      This is nice, especially those blued hands. Personally the number markings aren't to my taste, but it is a very nice watch.

      • Munki on 01/08/2018 - 12:52

        Just picked it up from the Starbuy office. It looks even nicer in person. I got it with the extra 5% off code found below: SB5RE

  • fattymattyd on 31/07/2018 - 14:21

    Sooooo tempted. Only thing putting me off is the size. To anyone with experience with this watch, does it wear like a 44mm watch?

    • merc on 31/07/2018 - 14:31

      Nope - it wears smaller than a 44mm watch IMO.

      I was actually hesitant buying my first Seiko dive watch, so went and tried on in store before buying.

      My wrist is 6" (or maybe a touch more like 6.1). The Samurai looks fine, thought I wouldn't want to go any bigger.

      Try one on today if you can get to a boutique, sale is on for 2 days.

    • AirMartino347 on 31/07/2018 - 14:35

      Wears pretty big imo. It wears like a 44mm. Coming from an SKX it has much more wrist presence.

    • cushydeskjob on 31/07/2018 - 17:13
      +1

      Wears more like a 43.8mm

    • Merlict on 31/07/2018 - 17:17

      It's pretty damn thick, so not really for small wrists. I'd try before you buy.

    • ilikeit on 31/07/2018 - 20:31

      Wears smaller than a 44mm. The 47.5mm lug to lug, which is relatively short for a diver, should definitely be taken into consideration.

  • venomqo on 31/07/2018 - 14:27
    +2

    i dont know why i bought this, lol.

  • drprox on 31/07/2018 - 15:18

    Can't for the life of me decide between this or a turtle!

    • ozeebee on 31/07/2018 - 15:24
      +1

      Why not both?

    • garetz on 31/07/2018 - 15:26
      +4

      Why not get both.

      I have had both, but my personal preference is the turtle.

      • cannedhams on 31/07/2018 - 20:26
        +2

        Gentlemen prefer turtles.

    • Merlict on 31/07/2018 - 17:21

      To me comparing them side by side the Samurai feels like a step up in finishing / quality.

  • poohduck on 31/07/2018 - 15:32
    +3

    I'm sure it's an awesome watch, but why would I want to support PADI? They're a business trying to monopolise the diving scene.

    • Jiyujin on 31/07/2018 - 15:40

      Agreed.

      • garage sale on 01/08/2018 - 05:22

        it’s because of the colour of the face more than. padi logo, sure if they did same face without logo and maybe cheaper than that would be the choice.

  • tradiesunited on 31/07/2018 - 15:41
    +1

    This watch is too large for my small wrist. I'm looking for diver under 38mm, any recommendations?

    • merc on 31/07/2018 - 15:53

      https://www.themodestman.com/best-dive-watches-for-small-wri…

      I like the 36.25mm Omega Seamaster 300m in black.

      Longines Hydroconquest is a cheaper alternative at 41mm.

      But still a lot more than this deal.

    • Your Friend on 31/07/2018 - 16:03
      +1

      can't go wrong with a seamaster, if that's out of budget have a look at chris ward they do their trident divers in a 38mm

    • fattymattyd on 31/07/2018 - 16:10

      SKX013 ?

      edit: but it's not "under" 38mm

  • Thommo on 31/07/2018 - 17:22

    Bought a simular Seiko automatic watch and had nothing but problems with even after returning it for repair. I will not be buying Seiko again.

    • HandsomeMonkey on 31/07/2018 - 20:36

      What kind of problems do you have with it?

  • muzzy1907 on 31/07/2018 - 17:30
    +1

    If anyone wants a further 5% off coupon pm me. First one gets it!

  • RudedogandDweebs on 31/07/2018 - 17:35

    Great deal. Sad as I got the Pepsi samurai on rubber for $329 3 months ago…. would have jumped on this straight away!

  • blitz on 31/07/2018 - 17:49

    Now that is a good looking watch.

  • mikstylo on 31/07/2018 - 19:13

    Child care, mortgage and ozb, not a good combo.
    Bought one. Have been looking at some Vostok's. Does anyone know where to buy them other than eBay?

  • petrox on 31/07/2018 - 19:17
    +4

    Try SB5RE for 5% off. May be a one time code. Happy hunting.

    • Munki on 31/07/2018 - 19:27

      Shit I just reordered mine and saved $19! Thanks!

  • DiscoJango on 31/07/2018 - 19:26

    how do YOU pronounce seiki?

    i say it like "say-ko"

    • WhyAmICommenting on 31/07/2018 - 21:46

      I don't know how to write phonics but it's more "sey" than "say" if that makes sense.

      The "ko" is the same as the co as in a baby's cot

    • imtahir7 on 01/08/2018 - 19:04
      +1

      psycho.

  • mokkzzz on 31/07/2018 - 20:15

    Thanks OP!

  • sackrace on 31/07/2018 - 21:49

    When does this expire?

    • Kamsi on 31/07/2018 - 22:50

      Hopes it never expire :)

  • fattymattyd on 31/07/2018 - 23:08

    Looks like it's sold out now

  • garage sale on 01/08/2018 - 05:29
    +1

    i missed it but it seems they do new colours every year , who knows next year it might be blue lagoon colour but they they call it sinkhole blue just so as not upset people trying to sell their blue lagoons.

    i’m sure the wearable device market is cutting into their market share so hopefully they come back to things that have worked in design and colour e.g blue lagoon sold well, used wr200 monsters still command good prices so people like them, etc.

  • mokkzzz on 01/08/2018 - 09:05

    I would like to replace the band with the black silicone one on the SRPB53. Genuine only. Any suggestions?

    Thanks

  • bfp on 01/08/2018 - 09:28
    +2

    Plenty still available on their eBay store. Any chance of Rep making some more available at this price?

    • bugsbunny on 01/08/2018 - 15:31

      i'm also curious to know

  • Rats2017 on 14/09/2018 - 12:55

    Starbuy have some more coming in a few weeks which I'm told may well be on sale straight away.

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