Riki Watanabe Seiko Watches

[Epaulet]

Hey everyone, I've been looking through Ebay for a new watch, and came across this. It's an automatic Seiko, and I'm guessing a special edition or line for the Japanese market. It's not my personal style, but I thought some of you guys might dig it. I think that $235 is a decent price for it.

Whacked provided the following link, which seems to be the best source: http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-AAAA101

 

[wmmk]

Can't afford it, but it looks awesome. Is there any relation between Riki and Junya?

 

[Epaulet]

Ah, just found some more info and pics on them.

http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/2...-a-step-above/

Damn, I really dig the one with the black dial now.

 

[bob_gnarly]

looks pretty good, i would still rather buy a seiko diver instead though

 

[kiya]

****, i think i need one of those now.
Watch number 86, here i come.

 

[dusty]

rikey

 

[wmmk]

Originally Posted by dusty

rikey

 

[huy]

Interesting design but not my style either.

 

[CharlieAngel]

All hail the broccoli car:

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by wmmk

Is there any relation between Riki and Junya?
Don't know, but I'd doubt it. "Watanabe" is sort of like the Japanese "Jones" or "Smith" or "Johnson."

 

[MiniW]

very nice find, thanks for sharing. My next watch will probably be a Seiko, but I got my eye on another model.

 

[toothsomesound]

Awesome watch.

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by Epaulet

Ah, just found some more info and pics on them.

http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/2...-a-step-above/

Damn, I really dig the one with the black dial now.

Ya the black dial does look better. I find the combination of markers and hands on the white dial version too incongruous.


Wish the line were powered by Seiko's new 6R15 movement though. The non-hacking 7S26 doesn't cut it if you have a 3+ watches rotation.

 

[erdawe]

Thanks for sharing on the find. They look nice.

 

[rocks]

Can anyone provide a link for a online retailer in Japan, preferably through Rakuten stores. This would be my first non-Swiss watch, help me realize this dream. Thanks!