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First addition of 2016, making it five in total :)
When looking for the funky Seiko alarm clock, I managed to see that the friendly online bookseller carried a surprisingly large selection of other Seiko pieces, some of which I have long wanted but did not find with the local AD or on the local Seiko website. So I thought I was forever going to only be able to admire it from a distance, alas luck was to find me in the festive season and delivery happened this morning - the first of the year 
After the outer packaging was removed, the simply, sombre box was there, and soon the little gem within was to be revealed...
And there we have it - a very basic Seiko 5, probably the cheapest on offer at the moment - but one I really wanted to have. Demonstrates that one can have fun at this hobby of ours at vastly differing price points
And AFAIK I am not the only one here who succumbed to its charms. What is funny, though, is how vastly different the prices for different colours were - the blue for instance costing almost three times as much as the desert one (luckily that was the one I wanted all along).
And here is a family shot with a slightly older 'brother', which shares the size (give or take) and the name
It is actually surprisingly comfortable on the wrist and very, very light - one hardly notices having it on. And the nylon strap is surprisingly good for the price point.
Different finishing is actually a bit of a surprise at this price point - practically the whole watch is brushed but there is a polished section between the lugs, at the back side of the lugs and on the case back (display one, too).
Finally, the strap. Find it complements the watch admirably and it is likely to stay for now.
Again surprised at how much fun a cheap as chips, honest watch can be - looking forward to some wrist time over the weekend.
Have a great weekend, all!
This message has been edited by KMII on 2016-01-08 08:10:57 This message has been edited by KMII on 2016-01-08 08:12:06
After the outer packaging was removed, the simply, sombre box was there, and soon the little gem within was to be revealed...
And there we have it - a very basic Seiko 5, probably the cheapest on offer at the moment - but one I really wanted to have. Demonstrates that one can have fun at this hobby of ours at vastly differing price points
And AFAIK I am not the only one here who succumbed to its charms. What is funny, though, is how vastly different the prices for different colours were - the blue for instance costing almost three times as much as the desert one (luckily that was the one I wanted all along).
And here is a family shot with a slightly older 'brother', which shares the size (give or take) and the name
It is actually surprisingly comfortable on the wrist and very, very light - one hardly notices having it on. And the nylon strap is surprisingly good for the price point.
Different finishing is actually a bit of a surprise at this price point - practically the whole watch is brushed but there is a polished section between the lugs, at the back side of the lugs and on the case back (display one, too).
Finally, the strap. Find it complements the watch admirably and it is likely to stay for now.
Again surprised at how much fun a cheap as chips, honest watch can be - looking forward to some wrist time over the weekend.
Have a great weekend, all!
This message has been edited by KMII on 2016-01-08 08:10:57 This message has been edited by KMII on 2016-01-08 08:12:06
Sincere Congrats to your new arrival !..Looks like an instrument for fun & adventures. :))
Wear her in the Best of your health !
Cheers, hs
Thanks :)
That it will have aplenty - cooking, playing with the little one, during all the more rough and tumble activities...
But then again that's what it was made for
But then again that's what it was made for
Thanks Salman!
It is a cool piece in a way, in spite of its price
The only comment at this point is the small, somewhat fiddly crown but then again - the price point
Very much look forward to playing with it more!
The only comment at this point is the small, somewhat fiddly crown but then again - the price point
Very much look forward to playing with it more!
Haven't checked there...
But at the German site they do, yes. And at the price of a dinner for one
I know a couple of members already have them...
But if there is more of us, all the better
Can't go wrong with a Seiko 5
Hi
My blue one says hello
That looks great - I really like the military type ones.
My blue one says hello
The straps are really robust too - so you'll have it for a while.
Enjoy wearing it.
Cheers
JML
You were one of the ones responsible...
For me getting it
Wanted the sand one to start with but maybe the blue will join some day. Let's see how the relationship develops
Thanks!
Wanted the sand one to start with but maybe the blue will join some day. Let's see how the relationship develops
Thanks!
Two more things...
The original title refers to this being my fifth Seiko - making that a Seiko 5 seemed fitting
And the lume is strong with this one - within reason (see below)!
And the lume is strong with this one - within reason (see below)!
There it is !
Congrats mr KMII .. i once had the smaller brother with blue dial and recently tried on this one but with a different strap.
.. i once had the smaller brother with blue dial and recently tried on this one but with a different strap.For that price it is simply a stunning piece, and it's fun to try on some special straps .
.It's been on my wishlist for ages now, and at that ridiculous price i still wonder why i haven't bought it yet ! Oh right, i know why i haven't ... i'm a simple man with very simple needs so i don't need too many watches.
Cheers,
Seiko-Bim ;-)
Surely there is space for another one? ;)
You've shown pics of your blue previously, in a proper '5' environment. Very cool! I guess the one on the pic here is the successor model to mine?
Ah yes !
It is the bigger model ... probably the successor. Not mine though but also cheap as chips
LOL
My birthday is the 53rd of june ... or the 94th of may ... i can choose ;-)
I do miss my blue one ...
Filip
I do miss my blue one ...
Filip
How can you not love Seiko 5s?
Playful, fun, stylish and an in-house movement, all at a reasonable (or ridiculous?) price.
Oh yes :)
So there are even more of us than I thought! And today the day fonts are blue for Saturday - the little innocent fun
Wow! My sincere congrats!!!
Great, great addition to your ever so increasing collection.
Thank you for sharing with us. Nice pics. Keep them coming!
Ken
Thank you Ken!
Will definitely keep the pics coming then
As for the collection, 5 Seikos now but this was definitely not the last. A Credor would be nice at some point, the Anniversary King Seiko, something with Springdrive... so much to choose from
As for the collection, 5 Seikos now but this was definitely not the last. A Credor would be nice at some point, the Anniversary King Seiko, something with Springdrive... so much to choose from
They are very good value
.....fun and well made. my small collection from years ago says hello
This message has been edited by halkcb on 2016-01-08 19:57:27
This message has been edited by halkcb on 2016-01-08 19:57:27
Very, very cool!
Almost the United Colours of Seiko
There was a red dialed Amazon edition at some point IIRC, but otherwise complete, no?
There was a red dialed Amazon edition at some point IIRC, but otherwise complete, no?