Riki Watanabe Seiko Watches

Originally Posted by rocks

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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!

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-AAAA101

Seiya is a very reputable shop.

jesus

i like. Pics of one worn would seal the deal

Thanks whacked!

Originally Posted by whacked

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http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-AAAA101

Seiya is a very reputable shop.

Nice, that's cheaper than the ebay seller I found. I'll edit the original post.

watch looks too thick

Originally Posted by zubin

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jesus

i like. Pics of one worn would seal the deal

Damn that is a nice watch. I'm looking for a non expensive casual watch. Wondering how it would look for my girly wrist. The face looks pretty big. PeterParker, is that your pics of the watch? Can you comment on the quality? I have no experience what so ever with watches.

Anyone got a reputable site selling the black dial/brown strap version? I must have this....

36.8mm diameter is not big for a men's watch. My diver watch is at least 43mm, and I know some of the Soviet diver-styled watches break 50mm.

I too have a girly wrist. I think there's a thread in MC on watches for small wrists, actually.

You guys might also like this one: Alessi Record Watch designed by Achille Castiglioni and powered by a Seiko movement as well:


And on the Legend himself:

Originally Posted by rocks

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Thanks whacked!

I just had an epiphany with regards to purchasing this piece. I'm gonna pass since I have a Hamilton auto for a beater watch already. Besides, I need to set aside funds for acquiring a new Sinn 6100 Regulateur, it's been on my kop list for quite awhile now .

Originally Posted by PeterParker

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seriously considering this watch. my only point of hesitation is uncertainty over the true color of the brown strap. I've seen it range from a lighter caramel to a darker reddish-brown color. Are there multiple brown straps out there? Anyone want to provide some first hand experience with these watches? Thanks

Originally Posted by bsyde82

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seriously considering this watch. my only point of hesitation is uncertainty over the true color of the brown strap. I've seen it range from a lighter caramel to a darker reddish-brown color. Are there multiple brown straps out there? Anyone want to provide some first hand experience with these watches? Thanks

I purchased mine from http://cgi.ebay.com/Seiko-ALBA-Riki-...3A1%7C294%3A50, and the strap's color looks pretty close to the one here:


The color is very slightly paler/lighter/less orange, but it's a close enough approximation.

I'm happy with the watch, aside from the fact that it fits slightly... err lopsided? The strap is kinda stiff so the back of the watch doesn't rest entirely flat on my wrist (there's a small gap at parts between the back of the watch and my wrist), and this also causes the watch to move a little to the sides of my wrist rather than stay perfectly centered. This is my only watch, so I don't know if these things happen to other watches as well.

That description probably made the issues sound worse than they actually are... they're not really a huge deal. The watch is beautiful and well priced, so if you like the look, I suggest pulling the trigger!

Originally Posted by ahjota

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36.8mm diameter is not big for a men's watch. My diver watch is at least 43mm, and I know some of the Soviet diver-styled watches break 50mm.

I too have a girly wrist. I think there's a thread in MC on watches for small wrists, actually.

Where? I can't find it.

what a great bump.