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The more expensive one has a movement similar (clone) of the ETA 2824-2. They also state that the case is better. Is it? They both have sapphire glass.

Also, I think the dial looks better and will probably be a bit more reliable.

RW...nice Seiko.

I double checked the glass on the goodstuffs site, definitely is mineral.

Reckon the movement and sapphire is worth the extra $120?
 

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Here is my Archimede Pilot M with a handmade leather strap.

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I double checked the glass on the goodstuffs site, definitely is mineral. 


Reckon the movement and sapphire is worth the extra $120?


I don't like to tell people what to buy especially since I am not fan of Seagull watches. I understand though that they hit a very good price point for what you get and that their movements are arguably up to ETA standards. You should buy what you like.

However, I will say a mineral glass is fine on a vintage watch but on a modern watch it's a pain **********. I can see it being scratched daily.
 

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These have been around in other forum sites but this maybe is a good one for the poor man thread. It's a homage to the Blacpain Diver with Seiko 5 automatic movement & case called "Fifty Five Fathoms".

It's a DIY project but you can get them already finished new for about $300 or you can do it yourself for less, there slightly different dials and bezel to choose from. The case/bezel size is 42mm



 
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Would you believe it, I was on ebay last night just looking at those watches. I'm waiting on dagaz to re-stock the dials shown above because, those give a more vintage feel than the newer numbered dials.

I'm thinking of getting one as a gift for myself when I get into the army next year (mandatory 2 year stint in my country).
 

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Would you believe it, I was on ebay last night just looking at those watches. I'm waiting on dagaz to re-stock the dials shown above because, those give a more vintage feel than the newer numbered dials.

I'm thinking of getting one as a gift for myself when I get into the army next year (mandatory 2 year stint in my country).
Is this the one your talking about?

http://www.10watches.com/apps/webstore/products/show/244957



I like the cross hairs and brass color accents but I like them both a lot.

I just wished they weren't so freakin big (42mm), I would get one in a heart beat if they had a 36-38mm case size.
 
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I don't like to tell people what to buy especially since I am not fan of Seagull watches. I understand though that they hit a very good price point for what you get and that their movements are arguably up to ETA standards. You should buy what you like.

However, I will say a mineral glass is fine on a vintage watch but on a modern watch it's a pain **********. I can see it being scratched daily.

Out of curiosity why is that? I think they're a step above our beloved Seiko 5s in quality, personally.

I think I'll go the sapphire case as I want this to be my one and only.
 

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Is this the one your talking about? http://www.10watches.com/apps/webstore/products/show/244957 I like the cross hairs and brass color accents but I like them both a lot. I just wished they weren't so freakin big (42mm), I would get one in a heart beat if they had a 36-38mm case size.
Yessir. I tried one SNZ on before. I don't know how big your wrists are, but I've got pretty average sized wrists. It sits alright. IMO, it doesn't look weird compared to a watch that is truly 42mm as it is that size due to the bezel. Otherwise, the face itself is pretty small. You really should give it a shot. If you have a SKX, it's exactly the same size.
 

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These have been around in other forum sites but this maybe is a good one for the poor man thread. It's a homage to the Blacpain Diver with Seiko 5 automatic movement & case called "Fifty Five Fathoms". It's a DIY project but you can get them already finished new for about $300 or you can do it yourself for less, there slightly different dials and bezel to choose from. The case/bezel size is 42mm Anyone know where one can get this exact model, as a finished product? Source that ships to Europe. Thank you in advance.
 

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These have been around in other forum sites but this maybe is a good one for the poor man thread. It's a homage to the Blacpain Diver with Seiko 5 automatic movement & case called "Fifty Five Fathoms". It's a DIY project but you can get them already finished new for about $300 or you can do it yourself for less, there slightly different dials and bezel to choose from. The case/bezel size is 42mm
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I have seen these before on this thread. Honestly love that bezel and dial.
Out of curiosity why is that? I think they're a step above our beloved Seiko 5s in quality, personally. I think I'll go the sapphire case as I want this to be my one and only.
Seikos are a comparison, Im just not in this price range anymore. And if I were looking in the 300-400 range I would personally go for a used Hamilton or Steinhart, maybe a vintage longines. Example... Hamilton http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6535045&rid=0#msg_6535045 Steinhart http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-steinhart-ocean-1-green-bezel-874887.html Longines http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs...atic-lemania-movement-only-175us$-872324.html
 

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I have seen these before on this thread. Honestly love that bezel and dial.
Seikos are a comparison, Im just not in this price range anymore. And if I were looking in the 300-400 range I would personally go for a used Hamilton or Steinhart, maybe a vintage longines.

Example...
Hamilton
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6535045&rid=0#msg_6535045

Steinhart
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-steinhart-ocean-1-green-bezel-874887.html

Longines
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs...matic-lemania-movement-only-175us$-872324.htm

Rooster,

I have to agree but there's so many very cool vintage watches in this price range that tell good time that I would defer the new seiko's, Sub Mariner copies and Hamilton's to the bottom of the list. Don't get me wrong, they definitely have their place but at the same time there way too easy and common and trying to copy watches of another era. This is not a bash, just saying that with a little time and open mind that you can find so many unique and very cool watches available in this price range that are just waiting to be worn. Trust me, when you find a good one, there way more satisfying to wear than a Seiko.
 

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