Seiko Speedtimer on a special price of $615 , only for the "Dark Ivory" coloured dial
Starbuy Link : https://starbuy.com.au/seiko-speedtimer-mens-watch-ssc817p/
Back in stock @ Starbuy - 31/10
Enjoy!
Seiko Speedtimer SSC817P $615 (RRP $1,050) Delivered @ Starbuy
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Johan92912 on 16/10/2022 - 09:31 starbuy.com.au (5587 clicks)
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Would've bought in a second if it was the panda.
I thought shape of panda.
As we have turtle, tuna, already
Waiting for rabbit
You've forgotten the Sea Urchin!
@O15: For clowning around, $28.50 is reasonable
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004830977094.htmlThere's bound to be cheaper, just as example.
Jody from Sydney (jomw) would also endorse the hammerhead
https://zeloswatches.com/collections/hammerhead
I wasn't confused until you said "Ailuropoda melanoleuca".
The panda looks nice tbh. But if you were after a Speedmaster, wouldn't you just save up for a Speedmaster?
the seiko is solar ….so never the issues of servicing an auto or issues with accuracy and adjusting each month as seconds turns to minutes.
Same, the black and white contrast and small size with solar charging is a winner.
isnt the size the same for the panda and the the "Dark Ivory" coloured dial?
I was referring the unusually small size of this model in particular.
The amount of chronographs that AREN'T 43mm and over can probably be counted on one hand, which is frustrating for skinny wrist boys like me.
This one is fondly nicknamed Golden Panda. Some prefer this version than the 'standard' Panda :D
Worth noting to everyone this is a solar watch
at this price youre lucky its not quartz and impossible to be auto
quartz is more accurate and hassle free than auto.. auto is nice, but if you don't wear it every day, you have to set the time every time you wear it as they tend to only have around 40 hour power reserves, give or take.
nothing wrong with quartz movements
inb4 spring drive
@muncan: There are mechanical movements with as long or longer power reserves than Spring Drive.
Tissot has some affordable watches with 80 hour reserves.
The Seiko Speedmaster. I would get/have this if it was an auto.
Interesting comment, what are some good automatic chronographs around this price range? Keen to hear your suggestions
Cheapest you would find is a mechanical based on the ST1901 movement. For example a Seagull 1963.
Yep, Although I really want a speedy, I've got an eye on the manual PHYLIDA 40mm ST19 on aliexpress. Once I moved to auto's I can't go back. Don't know what it is, but I just love the idea of a fully mechanical watch. I've got 2 Seiko 5's, 2 broken vostok (I though these were bullet proof!), and a battery Speedy "homage" Pagani crappy thing.
Automatic chronograph is a SILLY idea.
You want your specialist time keeping/tracking device powered by inconsistent shakes and will lose charge after 1-2 days of inactivity?!? The other thing is you need consistent power that's ready to go, as you spend too much time dicking around with the speed tracking features, imagine having to shake your arm for 5 minutes every time you use it as the springs unwind with use…
This is like asking for a car that is powered by horses.
The exact same arguement could be made for any automatic watch. People aren't buying automatic watches for their accuracy anyway. A mech chrono in good condition will be accurate enough anyway.
I have a mechanical watch with a chrono and have never had an issue.
I completely disagree with you.
My longines spirit chronograph is a mechanical watch with 64 hrs power reserve and is a brilliant time keeper.
People who also buy these auto watches like myself would normally have a watchwinder keeping them moving while not wornI have 10 autos, mostly Seiko but a Christopher Ward and Frederique Constant also, and I would never use a winder. They constantly wear the movement and are completely unnecessary.
@vibrate: Not sure where you heard thatmy watch winder rotates every 30 minutes so it doesnt completely wear the mechanics and its an essential accessory for all mechanical watch owners.
Not sure if you hang our with many people who have lots of mechanicals but its definitely something you should invest in.
Well they do make a limited edition version in auto, not quite a panda, and not quite at this price.
https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/prospex/srq035j1
And at this price, I would get the Hamilton Intra-matic auto over the Seiko in a beat!
It’s a really thick watch .
IMHO, these are outstanding watches at this price. I borrowed my mate’s ‘Panda’ variant for a month and was extremely impressed with the build quality and finishing. I’m normally all about mechanical movements, but this piece changed my mindset because, unlike every other quartz- or mecha-quartz-powered watch I’ve ever tried, these Speedtimers don’t feel insubstantial and flimsy - they have a really nice weight to them. If StarBuy were offering the ‘Panda’ dial at this price, I’d be all over it.
In the wider scheme of things, I have to agree with you on their QC, or lack thereof. With this specific watch, my mate may have gotten lucky with no misalignments or other defects on his Panda. The case finishing was also flawless.
They certainly do have QA issues but mostly in the auto divers, namely Turtles, Samurai and 5KX. Their Solar and quartz are pretty good with alignments though so I don’t think the blanket statement is fair.
It is not blanket statement but there is too many occurrences of watches coming out of the Japanese factory that it is no longer the minority issue. Also this definately extends past just diver watches. There's many occurrences on the GMT and their higher end Sharp Edge dress series.
I have a zen garden open heart presage. It doesn't have any of the misalignments you speak about.
Again not every single watch out of that Japanese factory has to have a flaw! But it is such a common occurrence that it cannot be put down to a minority issue.
That’s just it, “…at this price…”. The $1050 just isn’t realistic in my opinion but this price point would surely be where it needs to be now?
I actually like the ivory not white or black. Boring
Agreed!
Every time I see a Citizen or Seiko deal I look at the RRP and I come to the conclusion that Japanese brand wristwatch deals are the 2020's equivalent of 80s/90s fukkari/fukari/fakahri Persian rug sales
Imagine the outrage if that was on tv today lol
It would be a guaranteed cancel culture candidate.
Fast forward and full frontal were my fav tv shows back in the day
Be still my beating heart…..
Daytona is overreacted. This for the win!
The blue SSC815P can be got for $592.80 if you sign up for Watson's newsletter….nice looking watches.
Yep! Probably worth a try to get Starbuy to price beat Watson's first and see what price you get, if its not lower than Watson's then go for Watson's Jewellers with the code - who knows Starbuy's price beat offer might be well below the price of Watson's with newsletter discount =)
Dumb question: who/what is Watson?
Another watch store that's in the OP's description-
https://watsonsjewellers.com.au/products/seiko-prospex-speed…
Bought, thanks mate! I’ll get the Panda when it comes back in stock and on sale for hopefully around this price point. It’s always great to have a vintage looking watch with modern features.
Keep in mind that although the watch movement is made in Japan, a lot of their watches are case assembled in China,
I believe this model is too.Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
Very disappointed previously with Seiko watches/clocks quality when assembled in China.
Seiko watches/Clocks fully made in Japan seem to be far more reliable and fit and finish to me at least seems superior too.
My older Seiko's made in Japan only have never let me down.
Just fyi, YMV
How do you know which watches are made or assembled in China. I'm sure there is other countries that also assembled watches for Seiko
I'm pretty sure most are made in Malaysia and Singapore too.
My Seikos that were made in Malaysia are still ticking perfectly.
In fact my SKX009K runs better than my J.
Heading over to Japan soon, would this be cheaper over there?
If you're going to Japan soon, I'd say hold on to your money and have a look at what they have over there. You'll find some JDM stuff which can be quite hard to get outside of Japan.
Thanks. Any recommendations for jdm similar to this or any with a white face with interesting (but not too complex) dial that's around this price range?
I'm not super familiar with JDM stuff. I've only recently discovered it was a thing.
Have a look at this site for what you may expect to see.
https://japan-select.com/collections/collection/NEW
Probably not unfortunately but you will be able to see if case assembled in Japan or China.
Also price very dependent on exchange rates too.
Also as others have posted JDM watches etc. are definitely something to look in to.
If buying over the duty free allowance don't expect customs to be considerate in applying duty, although some times they use their discretion in your favour.
Having just returned a faulty Seiko wall clock that was case assembled in China earlier this year I am now extra vigilant on any products you might expect to be made in Japan.
Its the attention to detail that seems to be found wanting in Chinese assembly from my experience, but again ymv.
My wifes $45K car (made in China) is another case in point where simple mistakes in assembly show up over time, sometimes causing a return to dealer to repair under warranty.
Lucky my wife is not made in china. Shes asian tho
would watches like these appreciate in value? Or do i have to invest in a Rolex for any appreciation in value
Please don't buy watches as an "Investment", you will get burnt at one point or another if you think watches are investments.
Buy them for their design,workmanship and technical marvel =)I echo what johan wrote, very few if any models appreciate and those that do are $20k+ such as the sports models from VC, AP and PP.
Agree with @Johan92912.
This one - probably not.
You'd need a unique design or set of attributes for a watch to increase in value and even then there is a limit to how much the value would increase because at some point it would just be worth buying a better watch in a different price tier.
Only one of my Seiko watches (Japan manufactured) has increased in value and that is only a modest amount over the years, and even then it would have to be in mint condition pre sale.
Most watch collectors purchase them for their looks rather than as an investment, just enjoy what watches you own imho.
Some of my most treasured watches have very little to do with cost paid, but the memories they are linked too.
Even have some watches in my collection purchased on the spur of the moment and then never worn doh.
Well my sons can do with them what they will when the time comes.
Expect they will all end up sold as both my sons don't typically wear watches too work., if at all.
For them there phones are their time pieces I guess.
You might be surprised. I hadn’t worn a watch for over 20 years, also argued in past who needs one as I have a phone. After my dad passed away I was given his watch and I wear it when I ca
The ones you’re seen wearing at least will mean something to your sons. Like you say it’s the links to memories.My SKX009's have all trebled in value, not that I'm interested in selling them.
Is this made in Japan or made in China?
Back of watch says movement made in Japan.
This means it is case assembled in another country, most likely China.
Seiko watches that have the case stamped with "Made in Japan" are the ones to target if you are chasing long term reliability.
Really wanted the panda but got a Tudor Black Bay chrono in the end :)
Any particular reason why OP says buy from LindaJewellers but not from Watson?
From what I can see, Watson matches price from Starbuy and has no delivery fees whereas Linda charges extra
Linda Jewellers lists the price for the Dark Ivory dial for $615 whereas Watson lists the same Dark Ivory dial speedtimer for $715 , not sure what do you mean by Watson matching the price from Starbuy - care to elaborate?
Oh you're right. I was looking at so many different watches between the 3 sites I got confused.
The one I was looking at in particular had Watson and Linda priced the same
No worries mate =)
Just got mine, cased in Thailand for anyone wondering.
More deals here from the weekend sale.