Anyone own a Seiko 5?

@matteob I wholeheartedly agree. I have en Citizen Eco-Drive Diver myself, and I'll not say that I regret it as such, as it works really well and can take a true beating. But I also know that when that rechargeable cell dies I'm on my own. So my next diver will of course be a mechanical one, and propably one of the new Turtles. Simply adore them.

My Seiko 5 is with the 7S26 as well. A true workhorse. Nothing to snort about there, but there are watch snobs out there who will not settle for less than a watch worth a whole car. I have a Stowa pilot with an ETA top grade movement and while it of course is a better movement it's also much more expensive. I can appreciate both of those quality ranges for each of their unique positives and negatives.

That's a very interesting report you posted. Very much worth a read, thank you!
 
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My SKX007 is almost ten years old now. It's still keeping time very well, but I plan to take it to a watchmaker soon for a check. I know a service is expensive compared to the value of the watch, but it's against my principles to run it until it stops (forever).

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Pitralon forever - Real pens have a nib - If it doesn't tick, it's not a watch.
 
@fatboy1971 Can't go wrong for the money trust me.

@Eeyore68 yea I never throw away stuff that I can get fixed either.I loathe the throwaway society and all the money and resources that are wasted because of it. I have a Vostok watch that has seized up/ run dry (very little lube from factory apparently). At £60 for an overhaul it's the price of the watch but will probably come back better than it left the factory. I was brought up to look after stuff and make it last.

@Nisse: I think the "made in Japan" thing with the 5 is a loophole. The watches can be made abroad under Jap law apparently but can be labelled "made in Japan" if production is supervized by Jap engineers. These watches are made on robotized machines anyway so as long as design integrity, parts quality, tolerances etc are ok they could be made in Timbuktu for all I care.
 
Yes, "Made in Japan" doesn't mean much more than "Swiss Made" for watches, it seems.

BTW, different price range, but I find the Seiko "turtles" really attractive. If I didn't have a SKX007 already, I would probably buy a "turtle".

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Pitralon forever - Real pens have a nib - If it doesn't tick, it's not a watch.
 
@Eeyore68 I fancy a turtle too but can't justify 2-300 bucks at the moment. By the way if you like value and old Russian watches I have seen this guy from Ukraine on Ebay. Says he is a professional watchmaker and seems legit with 100% approval. Some very interesting and tempting watches there at modest prices. I see you like your fountain pens too. A man after my own heart.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/servicevin...vintagewatches2012&ebay-mobile-status=success
 
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