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Riki Watanabe Seiko Watches

Epaulet

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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.
AAAA103-2
Whacked provided the following link, which seems to be the best source: http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-AAAA101
 

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

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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."
 

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

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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.
 

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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!
 

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