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Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC813P Chronograph (Panda) $607.50 Delivered @ Watch Depot via Lasoo

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Pretty much three times a week I’ll randomly google to see if any decent deals on this bad boy. Been a while since anything decent.

This is a pretty ok price for the practically universally loved Seiko Panda. Only a little higher than ATL.

You may ask why do you need a chronograph/tachymeter type watch - Well:

Imagine you're sittting in the passenger seat of a car. Your crazy ex wife has kidnapped you in the morning and keeps saying you'll "go to disneyland" together. You see a road sign pass by. Gas station, 3 miles. Then there's a second one coming up: gas station, 2 miles.

Forgetting that this is why she left you, you sneakily start the chronograph on your Seiko Speedtimer SSC813P just as you pass the sign.

And wouldn't you know it, there's the sign again. Gas station, 1 mile. You stop the chrono right as you pass it and check the reading. 120. She's driving 120 mph. Jesus Christ. You realize, if you had a bird's eye view of the situation, you could have done the same thing between two points of known distance. That is why chronographs were popular at racing tracks, measuring the speeds of passing cars. You could even do it in metric, if you picked two points a km apart instead.

Excitedly, you turn to your ex wife, trying to explain what you just did. She just stares at you with an empty gaze, lips quivering. "Hey, uh, honey. Eyes in the road!" "Why… why are you like this?"

The crash is over in seconds. When you come to, you're in an ambulance. They tell you to stay calm, you were amazingly lucky. Just a concussion and a few broken ribs. Through a haze of painkillers, you see street lamps passing in the small, high windows of the car. How many of those are in a mile again? Smiling, you start the chrono.

Features

Crystal/Lens - Curved Sapphire
Diameter - 39mm
Band width -
Case Thickness - 13.3mm
Seiko Solar V192 Movement
Small Second Hand
Resuming Electric Power generation
Water resistant - 100 Metres
3 Year warranty from Seiko (Australia)

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closed Comments

  • +11

    Great story for a great watch. My daily driver.

  • +6

    Deepak if you reading this, we waiting for a deal that we can’t say no to haha

    • +5

      Starbuy price match plus using code J1m0thy69 for a 30.861% discount. Grand total $420 delivered.

      • +1

        $420 delivered

        Shut up and take your money

      • +1

        ❌The coupon code J1m0thy69 you entered is not valid.

        🤣

        • Could u imagine if it was a sneaky code lol

          • @Jimothy Wongingtons: Yeah I assumed it was a hoax, haha
            It's the VIP treatment you deserve though :)

            • @G-rig: Haha maybe I can try tagging him on aawf

              Haven’t seen anything on Starbuy yet with eofy range or a super weekend sale..

    • Pretty sure he's disappeared for a long weekend. Back on Tuesday.

    • Yeah we need Deepak to come in clutch with a deal we cant refuse

    • FYI - not the cheapest but I got an email from Watson’s last night, they have it at $675 so if you pair it with their 5% discount for email signup it’ll come down to $641.25. Better than a line in the eye with a blunt stick at least.

  • +1

    Nice Omega homage,but too small at 39mm.YMMV.

    • +3

      I woulda said Daytona but yeah it’s on the small size. I tried this on a few times over the years just for fun and only when the store I visited looked dead af with no customers - works for my wrist.

      • +2

        Before you even go into the PN aesthetic similarities, at 39mm it’s definitely based on a Daytona

    • +1

      It's actually not that small. What size wrist do you have?

    • +2

      i’ve got a few chronographs of various sizes and I actually appreciate the smaller size of these Seiko models. It’s still quite readable but very comfortable to wear, a refreshing alternative.

    • +3

      Which Omega are you referring too? I'm sure you meant the Rolex Daytona, and to be honest it's not even a homage of that. The Seiko has enough originality, a helmet style case, Solar quartz etc.
      Rolex don't own the rights to the panda theme.

      It wears great actually, I wouldn't want larger but you could get the 41mm version (I don't really like the red highlights and doesn't look as nice IMO).

      The date window is too small on almost every watch, but wouldn't have worried me if it wasn't included on this type of watch. Most people will look at their phone or PC anyway.
      @Jimothy Wongingtons it would look good on you 😁.
      I'm sure Deepak would sell these like hotcakes for $549 or something.

  • +5

    Love this watch - Im glad I bought one last year - the only (disappointing) thing is the small size of the date display. Incredibly accurate watch

    • -1

      Its accurate only because of quartz. Seiko's Japanese factory has atrocious quality control. My Seiko watch at over $1500 have misaligned dials and accuracy nowhere near Swiss watches. Looking at Youtube videos, its a worldwide problem on a massive scale. It seems that they just stopped giving an f.

      • +2

        That’s bad luck, did you return it? Having owned many seikos I’ve never had any quality issues so it’s not a massive scale.

      • +1

        Which Seiko? Hopefully you didn't pay retail. There are always great deals, aim for 40-50% off.
        Best to inspect and/or send back for replacement if alignment isn't to your liking or it is out of spec.

        Not disagreeing, as you can pick up Oris Aquis for $2k with the starbuy sales. Oris will get you with servicing though and the RRP is also stupid (double what it used to be).

  • I've seen that analogy somewhere I'm pretty sure. What's the atl?

  • +7

    What advantages does this watch have over, say, a train? Which I could also afford.

  • +1 for the description

  • Didnt these used to be a lot cheaper?

    Nvm price history on here says otherwise, must of been imagining things!

  • I got one. Pull the trigger those unsure, you won't be disappointed

  • Waiting for a good deal for the 911CP.

    • +1

      Carsales has plenty of 911 Carrera Porsches

  • Only $37 on Ali:

    here

    Let's call it a homage. LOL

    • Wow haha! It's 99% looks and 10% substance

    • Wow, they even managed to misalign the date wheel, just like Seiko does from time-to-time!

    • Feiko

  • +1

    Is this website Lasoo legit?

    • How do we know it's not a fake?

    • +1

      They must have been around nearly 20 years. Yes they are legit.

    • https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/773163

      Refer to about 13 months ago when I last posted about same watch via same marketplace and marketplace seller. Watch depot itself is actually ‘powered’ by Shiels.

      Ps i love this was the deal that you decided to use your 2nd comment on in like 3 years

      • +1

        Lol I didn’t even notice this was my second comment on OzB. Yes I’m just starting out my watch collection and this model has been on my radar.

        • +3

          And now your third comment is in the same thread as your second comment. Pretty exciting times to be honest.

  • +1

    I was one of those guys checking google a few times a week for a bargain on the Seitona. I Ended up ordering the Japanese model, SBDL085, through Chrono24. Got it for $550 delivered.

    So, worth checking over there for good price!

    In terms of the difference between the JDM model and the SSC813P - pretty much nothing. The text on the dial says 'Japan V192' instead of 'Mov't Japan' and the lettering on the caseback says 'Made in Japan'. I think the JDM wording is slightly better but ¯⁠\⁠⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠⁠/⁠¯

    • +3

      Worth it just to tell everyone this model be #JDM AF

  • is solar powered more accurate than automatics? (Seiko auto vs Seiko solar)

    • +2

      This is a quartz watch. Quartz is more accurate than automatic.

      Another spec it has is solar but that has nothing to do with accuracy.

      • +1

        I always wondered about people who get caught up with losing or gaining seconds a week/month… but then I realised it’s just probably my unaddressed adhd and unstoppable fidgeting where I play with my watch multiple times a day…

  • +1

    Jimothy! Stop playing with that thing. You’ll go blind!

    • You shake it once, that's fine. You shake it twice, that's okay. You shake it three times… 🎵🎵🎵

    • +2

      OK BOYS (and girls and anyone else) WE MADE IT TO 69 (NICE!) UPDOOTS - PACK IT UP.

    • +2

      lot of clicks to the deal there.
      He should set up a gofundme and we'll make sure he gets a Panda speedtimer one of these days!
      Good used ones pop up all the time for $450-500 but yeah I guess under $400 fair for used.

      • +1

        Deepak if you reading this, this amount of clicks could be yours too haha

        • +2

          Why don't you just take the legend..
          @StarBuy

          • @G-rig: ive pm'ed the account (does Deepak actually pilot that one?)

            • +1

              @Jimothy Wongingtons: dunno mate assume so.
              Just email him at Starbuy

              • +1

                @G-rig: was just about to..but just checked SSC813P is showing out of stock with starbuy haha ah well

                • @Jimothy Wongingtons: hmm you've waited this long what's a bit longer.
                  just look out for one on AAWF, $400-450 would be ok for near new?

                  • @G-rig: Yeah not in a rush
                    If I was gonna buy it would be full brand new. Would be the grail piece for me and I’d be done. Second hand like new would really just be a detractor for this ONE piece. Any other piece I wouldn’t care.

                    After that I’d prob just continue picking up random Ali pieces like a Pagani speedy (black dial), and some fun skmei pieces for gardening beaters

                    • +1

                      @Jimothy Wongingtons: yeah just wait till you see it close to $500, I'm not sure it will go under that (unless there is another shiels hack).

                      I still got the speedy may as well keep I guess, need some beaters.

                    • @Jimothy Wongingtons: @Jimothy Wongingtons reckon there's risk of the SSC813P being discontinued or sold out if Seiko are releasing new Speedtimer series versions (911, 93X)?

                      I see the Seiko AU website doesn't have it available online anymore

                      • @apozon: i guess it has been around for years…but its a damn classic.
                        wouldnt put it past seiko to discontinue and re-release it with slight mods but jack the RRP to squeeze extra dollars out .

                      • @apozon: Wouldn't worry about it, most new releases aren't much better or different and it's just an excuse for Seiko to hike the prices.

                        If you're wanting one I'd jump on it if the deal is sharp!

    • +1

      How much nicer is dark mode on the eyes

      • +1

        Don't make me neg you jim

      • +1

        Yes agreed, plus it uses less battery.

        • +1

          on a pc? maybe a myth from the Galaxy S8 OLED days

    • Out of stock now :( thought too long on it

      • Might restock , I’ll expire it for now.

        • How did you find out about this coupon? Couldn't see it on their website

          • @apozon: Showed up on google when I googled SSC813P - the code is specifically a lasso code - not a watch depot code (AFAIK). Curiously it also mentioned something about ‘code not co-funded’ - wonder what that means exactly - when I was checking for better pricing this morning.

  • @apozon @Jimothy Wongingtons I work for Lasoo - appreciate the post! The code EOFYS10 is actually valid across everything on site all month. Theres certain categories this works well with. Watches and Booze are probably two where a 10% markdown puts us cheapest in the market.

    • @dmcain Thanks. Any chance you'll restock this deal? Watch Depot stil have plenty of stock on their own website for this watch

    • Very nice. As per apozon and prob many more looking at click throughs and upvotes any chance of re-enabling the deal prior to EOFY?

    • Is there a limit how many times we can use the code EOFYS10?

  • +1

    @Jimothy Wongingtons The issue is more around Marketplace allocation. Seiko themselves don't like their product sold through anyone other than their own resellers essentially. If it comes back up, i'll reply here though.

    @vtrdung278 as many times as you like up until June 30

    • I tried to use the Lassoo search to try and find some bargains on some other watches but man the search engine could use some work - will just run some searches using google shopping tab instead

    • also is watch depot not available on lasoo anymore?

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