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Seiko Premier series?

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  1. DriveAfterDark

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    #1 DriveAfterDark, Sep 9, 2015
    I'm looking to buy a new watch, and I love Seiko. Anyone have any reasons to avoid this series?

    I'm looking at Seiko Premier SNQ143. Are these reliable and daily wearable?


    Thanks!
     
  2. DriveAfterDark

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    #2 DriveAfterDark, Sep 11, 2015
    Oh well it's on its way now, I'll share pictures in a couple of weeks.
     
  3. J.K.P

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    #3 J.K.P, Sep 11, 2015
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    Good choice. Any Seiko should be fine and last for a long time.
    I have a similar piece but without the perpetual calender.
    Keeps within a few seconds/month.
    Only thing I would suggest, personally I'm not happy for leather for daily wear.
    I'd suggest a bracelet for daily and a leather for occasional.
    Check out SNQ139. Very similar but on steel bracelet.

    Best
    jens
     
  4. DriveAfterDark

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    #4 DriveAfterDark, Sep 11, 2015
    Hei Jens!

    I agree with you regarding steel bracelet, but I always end up with black leather strap because I like the look so much more.

    I have read that these are extremely fragile (one drop and internals need expensive repair). Have you had any issues with yours?
     
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    #5 TexasF355F1, Sep 11, 2015
    My dad has one, steel bracelet though, and he loves it.

    I don't think I've seen him wear his Rolex since.
     
  6. J.K.P

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    #6 J.K.P, Sep 11, 2015
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    No issues what so ever, but I don't use mine as much anymore.
    Right now I'm using an SKX007 as daily beater.
    I swap a bit between steel/rubber/leather.

    SNQ143 uses, as far as I can see, a Quartz 6A32 movement.
    A quartz movement should not be "extremely fragile" and I think it should work fine.
    A new 6A32 movement costs ~50$ or so, so any damage = cheaper to swap out the movement.
    You can swap out the movement yourself. Its not super hard.

    At this price point I think we are in the "consumable" segment, so might not be worth to repair?

    Best
    Jens
     
  7. DriveAfterDark

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    #7 DriveAfterDark, Sep 11, 2015
    Thanks guys, looking forward to it now. I'll update with pics :)
     
  8. DriveAfterDark

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    #8 DriveAfterDark, Oct 2, 2015
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    I finally recieved it. Was out of country so I opted for the slow but free shipping. It looks very good! It certainly has presence without being flashy and I love that. Strap is a little hard but will probably soften over time.
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  9. Dave.0

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    #9 Dave.0, Oct 2, 2015
    thats a great looking watch

    my go to daily wear is a grand seiko spring drive, I almost never wear my other watches
     
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    #10 hatzo, Nov 25, 2015
    Loving the Grand Seiko [non quartz]
     

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