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Seiko Speedtimer SSC813P $649 Delivered @ Starbuy

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Seiko Speedtimer SSC813P $649 Delivered @ Starbuy
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His_Holiness on 28/12/2022 - 18:46 starbuy.com.au (3902 clicks)
Last edited 29/12/2022 - 00:59

The Seiko SSC813P1 Prospex Speedtimer is a Solar powered watch with 100m water resistance. The SSC813P features a classic looking chronograph with a white dial and a stainless steel case and bracelet with a three-fold clasp with a push-button release. The glass used is Curved Sapphire Crystal.

Featuring the Seiko Solar V192 movement, the SSC813P1 has an approximate accuracy tolerance of +/- 15 seconds per month and a 6 month Power reserve once fully charged. This model is finished in full Stainless Steel with a pull-out crown. The hands and the markers have lumibrite to make them visible at night (once fully charged). The case size is 39mm and thickness 13.3mm and the entire watch weighs approximately 160gm.

The additional features of the SSC813P Speedtimer are a screw case back, Tachymeter function, 24 hour hand, a chronograph up to 60 mins in 1/5 second increments, a date display, small second hand, overcharge prevention function and a resuming electric power generation display.

IMO the Panda is the pick of the bunch (and the cheapest) but also discounted are the silver dial, Pepsi version and black dial for $699, and the all black night time model for $749.

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  • node modules on 28/12/2022 - 18:58
    -1

    The new version, SSC911P, is $805 at Shiels

    • ick3n on 28/12/2022 - 19:03
      +7

      he links the same model for 699 in the post

      • maverickjohn on 28/12/2022 - 19:07

        Even i didnt notice it there

      • node modules on 28/12/2022 - 19:23

        Ah nice - that’s a better price. Should’ve clicked on that link. imo that link deserves its own post.

    • maverickjohn on 28/12/2022 - 19:05
      +1

      Warrants a deal i reckon.
      I just got a really nice watch for christmas so i'm out for a while but hopefully your post will help someone
      Edit its cheaper in OP post at $699

      • SZB on 28/12/2022 - 21:19
        +2

        The newer version appears to have a larger dial 39 vs 41.8 (On top of my head)

        I have the older one and it is on smaller side, I would personally prefer the newer ones.

        • maverickjohn on 28/12/2022 - 21:23

          Yep thats correct otherwise fairly similar

    • M4festio on 28/12/2022 - 19:20
      +3

      I personally think this model is better

      • node modules on 28/12/2022 - 22:55
        +1

        i've worn both and agree

      • Fordeals on 29/12/2022 - 08:42

        Agreed!! I tried both and this one fitted and looked better.

    • zonra on 28/12/2022 - 19:25
      +6

      Check out rated accuracy for high end automatics ($5k-20k+ Rolexes, Omega, Breitlings, Grand Seikos etc.) you’re in for a treat.

      • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 19:26
        -2

        Yeah for me doesn't matter much about the mechanism. If it keeps time it keeps time and you don't have to pay through the roof.

        But I thought Seiko was pretty high up there with accuracy compared to others.

        I am not really a watch person, but if going Seiko I would go for the JDM only (sold only in japan) import models.

        These ones look pretty darn good for the price (around $150USD). Same accuracy +/- 15 seconds, but you are paying a lot less than the one in this deal.
        https://youtu.be/ideRrELzbSI

        • zonra on 28/12/2022 - 19:46
          +19

          The point is people pay through the roof for high end watches not because they have the best accuracy, but due to several factors including but not limited to build quality, material (e.g. gold), look/design, branding/status symbols etc.
          This has been mentioned time and time again yet every watch deal there’d always be someone who goes ‘My $50 casio has better accuracy than this’.
          It’s okay. Live and let live.
          Some people pay through the roof for fancy alcohol. I personally don’t but I understand why. Which is why I wouldn’t go commenting “My $5 Aldi bottle gets me drunk quicker”.

          • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 19:51
            -6

            @zonra: "‘My $50 casio has better accuracy than this’."

            I am not saying a $50 casio (usually +/- 30, 20 at best) is better than this Seiko. I am saying my $200 Casio ($200 would be considered budget to a watch person no?) is equal in accuracy spec and that I expected slightly better spec from this Seiko maybe +/- 10 seconds or something.

            Not trying to shame people or say people can't pay through the roof for bad accuracy either. If someone wants to buy a that meme worthy Rolex model that's $20k and can't keep time that's fine.
            I am just saying I expected to see a slightly better spec that's all.

            I know accuracy isn't everything in the watch world. But for most people it is important.

            • epicttiimm on 28/12/2022 - 20:15
              +2

              @harshbdmmaster718: No one is buying a mechanical/quartz watch for accuracy lol……wearing a watch nowadays is purely a fashion choice

              Everyone carries a smartphone which is accurate to a few milliseconds, like it algorithmically accounts for even network delay from time syncing which is mind blowing.

              • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 20:27
                -3

                @epicttiimm: "Everyone carries a smartphone which is accurate to a few milliseconds, like it algorithmically accounts for even network delay from time syncing which is mind blowing."

                Yeah even better though is when your watch has Bluetooth low energy and auto sync's time with your phone every month. Which the Casio digital quartz watch I just got recently now does. No more setting watches for me and at most it will be out maybe 4 or 5 seconds towards the end of a month.

                Now that I think of it smart watch owners must be really locking horns with watch people about accuracy lol. I think some smartwatches can sync time on their own using GPS?
                Oh and I also forgot some of the most expensive Casio/G shocks can sync time on their own with atomic sync? Not sure how that works though.
                (I should probably stop talking about accuracy it's pissing people off lol)

          • G-rig on 29/12/2022 - 10:23

            @zonra: Yeah the Seiko Solar movement is great, very accurate and better than most if not all of my autos (including my oris Aquis which was serviced last year and to +10s/day). I sent back an expensive calibre 400, claimed to get -3/5+ s/day or something and in reality it was +17 a/day - unacceptable for a $5k watch.

            Anyway there are a lot of snobs and traditionalists when it comes to watches, nothing wrong with having a few quartz/solars in your collection - great being able to have a variety of styles and to be able to Pick one up and go.

            Personally I think a 39mm (or <40mm) would look better, more like the Rolex dimensions.

      • Cyb3rGlitch on 28/12/2022 - 19:28

        With the exception of Spring Drive. The new movements are +/- 10s per month.

        • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 19:34

          "The new movements are +/- 10s per month."

          Is the tolerance estimate a "worst case scenario" spec in watches?

          Because in my experience it has never been as bad as the tolerance suggests. Also I hear the quartz accuracy does better if you keep the watch on your wrist because it's tuned to the temperature it becomes with your body heat. So if it spends time off your wrist it becomes less accurate.

          • Cyb3rGlitch on 28/12/2022 - 20:01

            @harshbdmmaster718: Generally worst case. Interestingly, the newer Spring Drive movements do actually measure temperature and will adjust accordingly.

          • maverickjohn on 28/12/2022 - 21:28

            @harshbdmmaster718: Yeah they are worst case. Thats the maximum range of inaccuracy determined by the movements calibre.
            I recently got the ball engineer 3 marvelight and its accuracy +6/-4 per day
            Rolex and grand seiko tend to be slightly more accurate at around +5/-3 or so seconds per day.

            • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 22:51

              @maverickjohn: "I recently got the ball engineer 3 marvelight and its accuracy +6/-4 per day
              Rolex and grand seiko tend to be slightly more accurate at around +5/-3 or so seconds per day."

              Do you mean per month? the original tolerance spec is +/- 15 per month.

              • node modules on 28/12/2022 - 22:54

                @harshbdmmaster718: per day because he's referring to automatic movements. quartz movements are per month.

                • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 22:56
                  +1

                  @node modules: Ok gotchya. Shows how much of a watch person I am lol I assume the two can't really be directly compared.
                  Anyhow @maverickjohn thanks for letting me know the specs are worst case.

                  • maverickjohn on 28/12/2022 - 23:32

                    @harshbdmmaster718: Yeah sorry.
                    Automatics are the most inaccurate but have really great craftsmanship behind them. If you get into watches a little more you will explore and dare i say, enjoy those little details such as the movement that powers the watch a little more.
                    If you just worry about keeping time, any cheap quartz will meet your needs.
                    Quartz watches are the most accurate by far. (Solar in this case is a form of quartz) following quartz are spring drives then autos. The weakest of the autos are the entry level seikos etc their accuracy is +45/-35 a day.

                    • garage sale on 29/12/2022 - 04:43

                      @maverickjohn: i have some autos but really just love being to pickup a solar watch and being able to wear it and not set the time …… and i can can swap between watches daily and not have to set time …… i prefer my quartz seamaster over my auto seamaster, and really like the wr200 ecodrives when on holidays or going to the beach or pool.

                      • maverickjohn on 29/12/2022 - 06:24

                        @garage sale: My best watch is my grand seiko quartz so i whole hearyedly agree there is a place for them.
                        I hate solars though. My solars seem to all be out of battery when resting in my watch winder and can never seem to recharge them. Left it in my car dash inder full sun with no luck

    • Assburg on 28/12/2022 - 19:39

      Digital quartz, with few exceptions such as the Rolex quartz which is engineered to accommodate varying temperature, is so badly affected by temperature.

      I used to wear a Casio Pathfinder, and in extreme cold it lost a lot of time (using the altimeter function with any degree of accuracy required one to clip the watch to their bag which exasperated the issue).

      It lost about two minutes a week between -10 and 0 degrees.

      • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 19:40

        Hmmm maybe we are just lucky in Australia then?? (I don't go to the snow)
        Because in my experience the digital quartz accuracy has been pretty good. I actually wear my watch all the time though before I buy a new one.

        If checking a watch in storage and thinking hmm it's losing a lot of time I don't think it's a valid comparison.

        • Assburg on 28/12/2022 - 19:52
          +1

          Yeah quartz is absolutely good enough for all but the most niche of applications. I can only imagine it's deep sea divers, Arctic explorers, astronauts and people who might be subject to EMP weapons need a mechanical watch.

          • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 19:54

            @Assburg: Alright thanks. I can perfectly understand someone wanting that kind of reassurance that an expensive watch has been designed to keep time in extreme conditions. I can get into that kind of detail as well but with other things.

            • Assburg on 28/12/2022 - 21:28

              @harshbdmmaster718: Yeah idk why you got downvoted, i don't think most watch enthusiasts actually understand the very few and limited practical advantages of mechanically driven watches and your concern is very valid.

    • baldur on 28/12/2022 - 21:09

      how badly is it going to affect your life?

      • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 21:25

        Not really a question of how your life will be affected, but how cheaply decently accurate systems can be made.
        So going down that road you would expect a watch costing much more to be more impressive no? Especially from a famous brand such as Seiko.
        I am not saying it needs to keep time within 1 second a month (12 seconds a year), I am just saying I expected slightly better spec for accuracy.

        I get that materials such as stainless steel cost more especially if it makes up the entire watch, but I was able to give an example of a japan only model Seiko that's just as accurate without the solar feature for less than half the cost. Still accurate, still stainless steel with multiple dials but cheaper. This is ozbargain isn't it so I thought people would like buying things cheaper even if it means import only? Or maybe I don't understand the tier of this watch, maybe $600 is still considered cheap to most watch people.

        I know some watch people get upset when told expensive watches don't scale up with time accuracy, but it's just a well known fact even admitted by a user above. Even the most expensive brand models don't really make any accuracy improvements. If the watch keeps time in extreme conditions I can understand paying a premium for it.

        • Dream-cast on 29/12/2022 - 03:43

          "So going down that road you would expect a watch costing much more to be more impressive no?

          No. Because again you're basing your entire argument that people buy watches purely for accuracy. If this were true people would be using their phone to tell the time.

          "I know some watch people get upset when told expensive watches don't scale up with time accuracy"

          I doubt any watch person would actually get upset because they know it's a silly argument. Accuracy is only a component that drives pricing it's not THE component. You can buy watches as expensive as $30000 and upwards. And when you compare the humble $600 Seiko Presage with a $20000 IWC then yes $600 is considered cheap. And by the way Ozbargain is for everyone. What you consider cheap like a $200 Casio can easily be expensive for someone else.

          • harshbdmmaster718 on 29/12/2022 - 17:17
            +1

            @Dream-cast: "No. Because again you're basing your entire argument that people buy watches purely for accuracy. If this were true people would be using their phone to tell the time."

            I apologize if that's not the case. From my brief reading of watch related feedback I just remember reading "the precision of Seiko" "the precision of Seiko" over and over and so I believed precision refers to accuracy and that even among watch people it was pretty important and high up their for desirability.

            "You can buy watches as expensive as $30000 and upwards."

            I only just learned this recently as well. I am not into the dive watch aesthetic so I never really looked at those types of watches or chronographs.

            "And by the way Ozbargain is for everyone."

            I understand ozbargain is for everyone, but in my limited time here I was under the impression you needed to post things around 50% off to be considered a deal, and that's off going prices not retail prices. And even then you risked the chance of having your deal criticized. So these kinds of posts are an eye opener.

            "What you consider cheap like a $200 Casio can easily be expensive for someone else."
            Not saying it's cheap for me, but true very true.

    • voltex on 29/12/2022 - 02:11
      +1

      That's because Casio is god tier! IYKYK

      • garage sale on 29/12/2022 - 04:50

        my $100 casio duro which is wr200 they are hard to beat ….have the blue and the black ……

  • omega595 on 28/12/2022 - 19:16
    +2

    I’m normally all about watches with mechanical movements, but I borrowed the Panda variant off a mate who bought one at full RRP, and I have to say they’re very well made and nicely weighted on the wrist. If I had the funds to spare, I’d snap one up at this price without a second throught. A fantastic grab-n-go piece 👍

    • garage sale on 29/12/2022 - 04:53
      +1

      yes surprised how quickly sold out , ahhh next time , it’s not like they stop making them and have closed the production lines and swapped to making sausage stuffing machines ……they are just making other model watches on the production lines at the moment.

  • M4festio on 28/12/2022 - 19:20

    Thanks! I've been waiting for this deal

  • Josho on 28/12/2022 - 19:38

    Actually all the deals in the boxing day sale are really sharp just depends on your budget

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/12/2022 - 19:38
    +1

    Panda definitely the best of the colour options , I usually like black on black

  • xenoic on 28/12/2022 - 19:42
    +1

    I got the panda combo and would highly recommend this piece. It’s now my daily and hard to take off the wrist.

  • basilv on 28/12/2022 - 20:06

    I have one of these. There's only one micro adjustment so I've struggled to get the perfect fit. Either too tight or too loose. Otherwise, love the watch for the price.

    • Fuzor on 28/12/2022 - 21:04

      Yeah I have the exact same problem with my Seiko. I guess that is why they are cheap. They save small amounts of money here and there during manufacturing that can't be seen but eventually affects everyday use.

    • Orrelljet on 29/12/2022 - 00:02

      Would a clasp change not fix that?

    • cashie on 29/12/2022 - 10:37

      I went with a Nato on mine, fixed all the issues with the stock braclet

    • G-rig on 29/12/2022 - 11:27
      +2

      Yeah the bracelets are notoriously cheap on most seikos - hollow end links, rattly, light and no nice milled clasps. One micro adjustment is pretty pathetic, you'd want 3 or ideally 5-6, and or half links. I'd just look for another Clasp or bracelet.

  • GRP on 28/12/2022 - 20:10

    Picked up my Panda from Starbuy back in November and very pleased with it. It just looks classically good.

    No interest in the new model or other variations.

  • Mttogo96 on 28/12/2022 - 20:13

    Great watch. And good at this price point!

  • kpl69 on 28/12/2022 - 20:18
    +1

    I have the Panda version SSC813P and it is very highly recommended, especially at this price! Beautiful watch and wears well. Fabulous grab and go with its solar quartz.

    I just ordered the Silver dial version SSC911P. It is slightly larger at 41mm and a really good price for a newly released model.

  • Davo1111 on 28/12/2022 - 20:46

    Lol at the accuracy comment.

  • MiniMoo on 28/12/2022 - 21:04

    @His_Holiness , you've accidentally pasted the link for the Pepsi with black face to the standard Pepsi with blue face. The black face link is:
    https://starbuy.com.au/seiko-speedtimer-mens-watch-ssc915p/

  • iBennyz on 28/12/2022 - 22:05

    OOS now

  • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/12/2022 - 23:06
    -3

    Ok guys looks like I made an error commenting here with criticism.

    I tried searching Casio or G shock on Starbuy and barely got any results lol. So I get it Starbuy deals are for the very premium range of watches.

    Just to give you an idea where I came from. I just posted this deal for a $73 Baby G thinking "ozbargainers would consider buying this".
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/747444

    Then I saw this recent watch post for another $77 watch. Understandable price range.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/748141

    Then I saw this $650 Seiko deal and thought the comments would be ok with some criticism. Turns out I was wrong since most comments here seem to be quite positive.
    I guess I underestimated how many watch people would be on ozbargain 😓.

    Not trying to make a point between watch models here. Just did not expect a $650 watch to be so well received on ozbargain.
    Also $650 is a lot of money for a watch for me, but maybe to some experienced watch people this is still considered a low price for a watch.
    Example: someone opens a door into you unexpectedly and the door knob goes right into your… smash.

    • node modules on 28/12/2022 - 23:23

      i'd say the invicta watch would have almost the same quality as the seiko. however i wouldn't wear an invicta because i don't want others to see i'm wearing one. of course, fellow watchheads would (rightfully) disagree

    • tdw on 29/12/2022 - 03:56

      have you seen how expensive some watches get?

      the kind of watches starbuy sells would be considered more "value for money" vs "very premium."
      the most expensive one they've got is a $36k limited edition Oris. the next most expensive Oris is $11k. definitely a luxury item, but reasonably achievable (not for me, personally.)

      they even sell a $25 solar watch which is basically a Citizen eco-drive: https://starbuy.com.au/q-q-by-citizen/?page=1&mr_is=2

      • harshbdmmaster718 on 29/12/2022 - 16:48

        "have you seen how expensive some watches get?"

        No not really. But if $36k from starbuy is more value for money than premium, I can guess some watches cost as much as a house??

        • tdw on 29/12/2022 - 16:55

          I can guess some watches cost as much as a house??

          yep. most expensive one sold at auction was $31 million usd. that would buy one heck of a house.

          • harshbdmmaster718 on 29/12/2022 - 16:58

            @tdw: Just reminded me of an article saying a house in Australia just sold for $130 million. Doesn't even make sense to me I have no chance in saving that much money in my entire life. e.g. even if you earn 1 million a year, it would take 130 years??! Lets say half of that amount is borrowed, 65 million would take 65 years?? And I don't know anyone who makes a million in a year.

            • tdw on 29/12/2022 - 17:04

              @harshbdmmaster718: probably a billionaire selling to another billionaire. that a residential property can cost so much is obscene.

    • garage sale on 29/12/2022 - 05:01

      based on what people are willing to pay for samurais and turtles, etc yes $650 isn’t the popular price point for watches on ozbargain but the seiko in the panda colours is a great looking watch and they haven’t saturated the market with that colour so if people want one they pay the price ….. i would have grabbed one if wasn’t sold out and normally wouldn’t pay that price for a seiko but it’s a real colour scheme and in short supply whether due to market manipulation or just demand they didn’t expect.

      • harshbdmmaster718 on 29/12/2022 - 16:53

        Alright thanks. So not only is it a good model, but it's a desirable version of it.
        In the beginning I was just thinking it was just a random Seiko model that OP just picked out because it was discounted.

    • maverickjohn on 29/12/2022 - 06:30
      +2

      I consider myself a watch enthusiast and have not negged your comments at all. As i knew from the start that this wasnt something you have taken up as a hobby or interest and thats ok. Some people are very defensive and that is also ok as they care about the little things on a watch.
      Dont let peoples comments get to you but just try to understand it from their perspective.

      • harshbdmmaster718 on 29/12/2022 - 16:47

        Yeah thanks maverickjohn. It was unfair to bunch all of you together.
        In fact most of you who responded and seem to know your stuff were actually very polite and helpful.

  • ozeebee on 28/12/2022 - 23:27
    +1

    39mm vs 41mm for the newer version. This one definitely is a nicer more fitting watch without it looking like wearing a wall clock.

  • mkerr on 29/12/2022 - 00:21
    +1

    If anyone's looking for a (my opinion) better looking daytona panda alternative - https://strapcode.wordpress.com/2020/11/02/orient-panda-neo-…
    The orient neo 70 is a really lovely watch
    Think I picked up mine for around $350?
    Love it.

  • x x on 29/12/2022 - 01:23
    -1

    should i get this or rolex daytona for resale value
    https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/ref-116500ln-2.htm

    • garage sale on 29/12/2022 - 05:09
      +2

      if you can afford the rolex get one ….the cost of a service on a rolex is more than the cost of this seiko ……service costs is a reason i’ve gone off high end autos …. 2 seamasters due for a service , that’s $2000, and problem is isn’t that they are loosing time, the oil dries out eventually and that leads to wear ……

      • baldur on 29/12/2022 - 06:14
        -1

        Never understand people who can buy super luxury cars yet they complain about the petrol prices. Same analogy here. You pay 35 thousand dollars for a watch
        and worry about the possibility of paying 2 thousand dollars more 20 years later? It is beyond comical.

        • illusion99 on 29/12/2022 - 06:35
          +1

          A Seamaster doesn’t cost 35 thousand dollars. Closer to 8 thousand brand new. Assuming it’s a diver seamaster

          • garage sale on 29/12/2022 - 09:08

            @illusion99: omega seamasters are $7500, i own 2, last quote for service was $1000 for each watch , about 5 year service interval if going all the time vs run out of power and sitting idle ….. my orient and seikos …..service would cost more than the watch as none of those cost me more than $500.

  • Fordeals on 29/12/2022 - 07:34

    ordered this watch 2 days ago at $725 price.. would starbuy do any price beat now.?

  • Fordeals on 29/12/2022 - 09:12

    The price is again back to $725 :( Really short-lived Sale.

    • WatchNerd on 29/12/2022 - 10:35

      It's not a rep post so most likely started some time before.

      • Fordeals on 29/12/2022 - 10:38

        I dont think it started some time before as yesterday same time the sale wasnt on

        • WatchNerd on 29/12/2022 - 10:50

          Do you mean the Boxing Day Sale because it wasn't part of that?

          Example, above the model number these say "Boxing Day Sale".

          Seiko Speedtimer SSC915P $699.00 del
          Seiko Speedtimer SSC913P $699.00 del
          Seiko Speedtimer SSC917P $749.00 del

          • His_Holiness on 29/12/2022 - 11:10
            +3

            @WatchNerd: You're wrong. Both the Panda and the Silver dial were on the Boxing Day Sale page yesterday. It's how I saw the deal and posted it here.

  • node modules on 29/12/2022 - 22:35

    SSC911P is $742.50 at Shiels, using code BOX10.

  • G-rig on 30/12/2022 - 03:05

    Unboxing vid
    https://youtu.be/X5yOX8B0LYE

    I've already got a Pagani Dayton so no point getting this one.

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