Don't worry you are in good company.....

Even Sir Li Ka-shing wears one



He could have gotten any watch in the world but even he prefers a Seiko.

Well, I thought it was after reading that post. SAEC015 6S21 movement? An improved movement over the 6R21?
Until I checked out their site. SAEC015

I use the SNK809 as my daily watch. The transparent caseback is inscribed as WATER RESISTANT. According to the manual, it is designed and manufactured to withstand up to 3 bar (30m) for accidental contact with water or rain.

It does not stop me from washing mine daily. No problems so far after using it for roughly 6 months.

If the caseback is inscribed with WATER RESISTANT 5 BAR (50m) then it is suitable for taking a shower or swimming.

You can always download the user's manual from Seiko's website.

I made the same mistake too. I thought it has the same resistance as my Seiko Kinetic SKJ006P1. Did rinse my watch under 2 feet of water a few times. Thankfully nothing bad happened.
I believe yours is inscribed with WATER RESISTANT 10 BAR on the caseback?


This post has been edited by Catnip: Nov 22 2012, 11:19 PM

Nice find. Don't forget to make a review on your blog. If you grew tried of it, PM me.

The 4R36 has the same dimensions as the 7S26. It's possible to swap the movement and the stem, but require a 4R36 that is configured with the crown at 4 o'clock else the day will not be aligned with the dial. The position of the dial feet is also different depending on the crown position.

The picture is not very clear under zoom. But here's my best guess:
From the bracelet design and and watch case design, he's wearing a rare JDM:
H601-5400 Model No. SBJ145J.

(Only 2 variants were made by Seiko: Silver and Gold)

It's slightly different from the more commonly available model with many colors and styles.
H601-5461 Model No. SBJ243P1

Update: Added picture.

This post has been edited by Catnip: Nov 24 2012, 09:31 PM

Just bought one today for collection only....
I pity that the watch has been on siting on the shelf for years, so I took it home. It's from Seiko's 08/09 release and mine is dated to December 2007.
The watch is flawless, the bezel rotation clicks smoothly and the lug to lug height of 50mm fits my wrist perfectly.


Pic borrowed from watchuseek thread.

I bought it to appreciate the Cal. 7T92 movement and design of this watch.

Previously, I had reservations about quartz watches. After seeing how good my Kinetic runs after complete overhaul by Thong Sia SC, I'd like to try out Seiko's quartz movement. Back in 2008, the trend of large watches are in vogue and the SNDA13P1 is a fine example for collection. No plans to wear this watch because it is big and thick. Not practical for daily use.

Just to add...
JDM means just exactly that. Japan Domestic Market. It does not necessarily means that the watch was made in Japan.
Other than that the watch usually have English/Kanji or English/Arabic day dial.

Seiko has launched the Fall 2012 Collection for the US Market last month.









These watches are in the price range of $300 ~ $499.
What's your opinion of these watches?

What? You never owned one? That's the self-destruct pusher button...

Anyway, that's the pusher for the power reserve indicator. Notice the extra markings on the dial from 12 to 6. To use the indicator markings on the dial just push it when the seconds hand reach 12 o'clock and it will tell you how the power that the rechargeable battery has. Back then when it was introduced, 3-Hand Kinetic watches had a 7 day charge reserve. Nowadays, they have a 6 months power reserve after Seiko upgrades the battery. IMO it was more useful back then than now.

Its normal to have 2/3rds of power reserve under regular use unless you a very active person.

Yes, I might get one of these but metal bezels are prone to scratches.

SCEB009SCEB011SCEB013SCEB015

SBDC007

Other similar looking ones:
SKX023
SNZF17

Yes. Just send it to Thong Sia SC at Central Plaza KL.

This model looks more attractive to me:



Besides that, you could get the same watch here cheaper than in Japan.

Less than what you paid for yours after discount. It depends on how much the retailer is willing to give you. Having said that, you have paid for yours at a fair price.

The best way to find the nearest one to you is by contacting the distributor.

PRIMAL TIME (M) SDN BHD
Tel: 03-92811089

The biggest Seiko models are 46mm and AFAIK, no longer in production.
Seiko SNKF05, 07, 09 & 11 aka Seiko BFS.
Diameter: 46 mm (w/o crown), 47.5 mm (w/crown)
Lug-to-lug: 51 mm
Thickness: 11.5 mm
Lug width: 24 mm

My Seiko SNK807K1 Time Comparative Test:
This watch has been my daily wear watch since I bought it in May this year. Been using it for about 7 months daily and I'm satisfied with the accuracy and the reliability of the watch. The only improvement that I wish for is sapphire glass.

Here's the comparative test result between the watch and Maxis mobile network time synched hand phone from the beginning of this month for a period of fifteen days . (IMO It's the closest to a radio wave controlled clock here.)

Date / Time difference / Time Checked

01/12/2012 -45 seconds 22:55
02/12/2012 -42 seconds 22:34
04/12/2012 -37 seconds 00:03
04/12/2012 -36 seconds 08:17
04/12/2012 -34 seconds 23:33
05/12/2012 -32 seconds 22:45
06/12/2012 -31 seconds 08:45
07/12/2012 -30 seconds 00:06
08/12/2012 -28 seconds 01:14
08/12/2012 -28 seconds 23:34
09/12/2012 -27 seconds 02:34
09/12/2012 -26 seconds 18:21
10/12/2012 -23 seconds 23:57
12/12/2012 -18 seconds 00:41
13/12/2012 -18 seconds 00:33
13/12/2012 -15 seconds 23:52
14/12/2012 -14 seconds 23:27
15/12/2012 -12 seconds 23:47

33 seconds gained in 15 days.
Average daily gain of 2.2 seconds / day.

Not bad for a watch costing less than RM 250. I'll carry on checking the comparative time measurement till the end of this month.

This post has been edited by Catnip: Dec 16 2012, 12:53 AM

Can you show proof and back up your statement? 30 seconds? Talk is cheap.
I compare my phone daily with US NIST clock.

Wow. Is time constant? So Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity is wrong? Can you prove it?

Nice to see you calm down and edit your post.
What was your expectation regarding the result of my test?
Did you expect me to give accurate time readings by visual time comparison up to 1/100ths of a second?
Did I mention anything about absolute accuracy in my test and does absolute time accuracy exist?
I did a visual time comparison, with several references including a quartz watch synched with NIST time clock from 1st December, that can be repeated by anyone, share the results if they wanted to and make their own conclusions.

Maxis network upgrading work cause time difference as much as 30s? Show me.

I know mst.sirim,my exists. Just because I don't use it does not mean I don't know it exists.
About this service

Thanks for the free lesson anyway.