Seiko Classic SUR523P - Quartz, Sapphire $189 Delivered @ Starbuy

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Chazzozz on 30/10/2024 - 10:10 starbuy.com.au (1699 clicks)
Last edited 30/10/2024 - 16:24 by 1 other user

EDIT: the fun's over on this model, but Starbuy are still coming to the party with a replacement watch instead. Head over to this deal for all the details.

A quartz grab & go watch is an essential piece of every collection, so why not make it one that's as pretty as this? It was last seen for nearly double the price so this is a great deal.

On top of that, this is possibly one of the cheapest Seiko watches I've seen with a sapphire crystal so that'll please those who value it over Hardlex. I'm digging the salmon colour of the dial, it's a nice shade that keeps the indexes and hands still quite legible, and with the thin profile it'll be prefect as a classic dress watch that slips under a cuff easily.

Stock level appears to be 12+ on the web site but keep in mind this is only Starbuy's showroom stock levels, they'll likely have more in the warehouse so if it falls to zero keep checking back or send them an email.

Full specs:

• Case Diameter: 40.2mm
• Case Thickness: 8.2mm
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Strap: Stainless Steel Bracelet
• Clasp: Tri-Fold Push-Button
• Movement: Quartz Calibre 6N52
• WR: 100m
• Warranty: Seiko 3 Year

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  matictac on 30/10/2024 - 10:32

  Pretty.

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  beltdrive on 30/10/2024 - 11:09

  +3

  real men wear pink(ish) watches

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    bruceclipse on 30/10/2024 - 11:12

    +1

    Salmon dial

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      beltdrive on 30/10/2024 - 11:14

      +2

      pink

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        AdModnar on 30/10/2024 - 14:10

        +2

        used to be the colour for boys. Blue was for girls.

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          beltdrive on 30/10/2024 - 14:50

          +2

          @AdModnar: gendered colours is just a social construct either way

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  beltdrive on 30/10/2024 - 11:17

  looking at a video, I think it'd be hard for me to go back to a watch where you can see the seconds hand go TICK TICK TICK. really makes me appreciate those high freq Bulova quartz watches. if that doesn't bother you though it seems like a great watch for the price

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    Chazzozz on 30/10/2024 - 11:52

    -1

    A lot of people don't like the 'deadbeat seconds' that quartz generally exhibits, but I personally find that's one of the appeals of the technology because it's a point of difference to automatic and gives it a sense of individuality. It's interesting that nobody complains about a digital display only changing once every second and it's using the same engine under the bonnet. Everyone's unique, though, with their own likes & dislikes so what floats my boat may only end up scuppering yours.

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      beltdrive on 30/10/2024 - 12:15

      I was thinking about this. I wonder if a digital watch with microseconds would convey fluidity, or if it would just be an annoying distraction?

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    Speckled Jim on 30/10/2024 - 12:08

    +1

    You might be able to get a Seiko mechaquartz movement in there. My VH65 Pagani is 10.5mm overall, and that includes a domed crystal.

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    TedJ on 30/10/2024 - 12:48

    +1

    Seiko has an affordable high beat (4 Hz) quartz movement, the VH31. It's used in many sub $100 watches.

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  park on 30/10/2024 - 12:11

  Great price for a workhorse that will take a beating and keep accurate time for 20+ years. The salmon dial won't be for everyone, but I can see the appeal as a summertime watch.

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  Blu2 on 30/10/2024 - 12:17

  Welcome back, sarb037 😇

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  AdModnar on 30/10/2024 - 14:11

  now shows as out of stock

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    Chazzozz on 30/10/2024 - 14:41

    They've replaced it with another model instead, I've just updated the original post details.

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    Chazzozz on 30/10/2024 - 16:23

    +1

    Strike the above comment - the Mods asked that I create a new deal post instead, which is now live.

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  Astronaut Joe on 30/10/2024 - 16:56

  Bugger, I would have snagged this one. I have a salmon-sized hole in my collection it would have helped fill.

  Find some more, SB please!