Most of those sold in shops is crazy expensive.

Still prefer the ole 009 for some reason.

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Identifying Seiko resale value pieces is an art form

Thankfully I've made gains or break even on all my pieces thus far.

Ok la, I'll sell u mine for best deal of 1.75k ... Cheaper wei...

Green is discontinued d ma, so also can consider limited lio.

Good la, don't keep encourage Seiko with their stupid LE trick. Getting too much d...

It's like how the SKX price have shot up like crazy after the 100th time rumours circulate that its being discontinued.

Best part is Seiko never said anything about the discontinuation of the SARBs or SKX, just come from a couple of internet sites (although reputable ones).

The length of that minute hands just highlight how poor it is.

You do see this in some of the SARB models.

I can't unsee that T-Rex hands now!!

Probably because overall, the mini turtle looks imbalance.

I personally thought if I wanted something similar, the SKX was much better than the mini. At 42mm I don't think it's small, but rather it face way more competition from other divers of similar size.

However, most also rated the SKX as a more than good enough option and thus it didn't take off as well. I felt it was neither here nor there. W&W had a review that kinda said the same thing.

https://wornandwound.com/review/review-is-t...the-new-skx007/

Oh yes, I don't think the SKX will win specs contest.

Just like the article said, many just don't see the mini turtle as a big upgrade over the SKX thus they lose a chunk of audience there, and many still recommend the cheaper SKX over the mini turtle for those that is on the fence thus they lose another chunk of buyers there.

Not to mention the cyclops was a big divisive factor back then amongst the community which won the mini turtle no favours.

https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/news...807-50002270216

Anyway, this might probably kill off the mini turtle.

They don't want you to buy Seiko diver for 800, they want you to buy a Seiko diver for 3k.

People who actually need 200m diving watch but only wiilling to spend no more than rm800 for it are few and far between, nor is that a market Seiko wants.

Considering the amount of 'homage' micro brand vomit out every week but no issue clearing 2k for it, Seiko is leaving a lot of money on the table.

SKX is I think one of the last line that have not been X'ed, so it's ripe time for it.

People who buy SKX is likely be okay with the 5 but looks like a diver anyway.

Buy from Ken Chua easier.

If I remember correctly, one of the Chinese manufacturer does this (maybe San Martin?).

im so tempted to get their bronzo MM just for beach time fun

I know one of the MV Seiko seller not sure if he can give you the same discount.

Yep, thats the famous Great Wave from Hokusai. The only thing I bought for myself the last time I was in Japan other than a JDM Seiko was a ukiyo-e print of this painting.

This post has been edited by fuzzy: Sep 30 2019, 06:05 PM