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SGD140+ selling at Mustafa? Any idea is power reserve got at least 40hours? Wow for the price! Who needs warranty for Seiko and Rolex.. first 3-5 years usually no issue..

 

I dont think it's "at least" 40hrs for such a basic movement.

 

I think probably maxed out at 40hrs .

 

More likely around 36hrs or 1.5days

 

Which is really good enough already.

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Bro, get this one from Mustafa export Seiko watch counter. No local warranty (but you won't need that cos its a tough and reliable quality Seiko). The day function turns into Arabic script after 12 midnight and back into English at 4 or 5 am. Pretty cool if you asked me.

 

Automatic movement, 42mm, whole thing Made in Japan. Only $140+.

 

It comes with a nylon strap so what you can do is go over to Bencoolen street to buy a budget genuine calf leather strap to put on. Won't cost you more than $30.

 

It also comes in Olive green, Navy blue, and Light Khaki. And also a Barcelona FC version.

 

 

abit top gun look sia..

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That Seiko is called the SNZG15J1. 42mm, see thru glass caseback, non screw down crown, non hacking seconds, non winding crown. Good enough for 100m.

 

Yeah I have it in Khaki but I put it on a black zulu strap. It is a cool-looking watch.

 

Yeah can get at Mustafa. The low price is due to it being export model and no warranty. If buy from Bencoolen is about $200.

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This one is smaller, at 39 mm, but with DLC case, see thru caseback, and hacking seconds/winding crown. Not screw down crown though. Good for 100m. I think about $160++? Export version at Mustafa, no warranty. Model SKU is seiko SRP277.

 

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Looking to get myself a daily wear for work and i'm eyeing this Seiko SNDE27P1. According to the website below its listing at SGD$244 with free shipping, which is within my budget of $300.

 

I'm only a mere 27 year old desk jockey and i can't afford $500 or $1000 watches. As seiko seems to have some degree of reliabilty, i was wondering if anyone of you guys can recommend an alternative brand, or convince me to stick to my choice?

 

http://www.uniwatches.sg/product/Seiko-SND...ens-watch/13330

 

You can try Orient.

 

My experience with Seiko isn't very good compared to Orient. Entry-level Seiko tends to run a little too fast and even faster for MIJ export version (from Mustafa). Maybe it's meant for Japanese market with much lower temperature than Singapore [laugh]

 

My Orient Bambino on the other hand is freaking accurate.

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I dont think it's "at least" 40hrs for such a basic movement.

 

I think probably maxed out at 40hrs .

 

More likely around 36hrs or 1.5days

 

Which is really good enough already.

 

Yup, hardly can reach 40 hours for Seiko5 even with extended wear.

 

Orient one seems to be under declared, can reach 45 hours. Accuracy also under declared. :D IIRC it's declared as +/- 25 seconds, but mine is +/- 5 seconds at most.

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You can try Orient.

 

My experience with Seiko isn't very good compared to Orient. Entry-level Seiko tends to run a little too fast and even faster for MIJ export version (from Mustafa). Maybe it's meant for Japanese market with much lower temperature than Singapore [laugh]

 

My Orient Bambino on the other hand is freaking accurate.

 

 

do you know that you can simply open the caseback and regulate the time?

very simple to do.

 

 

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do you know that you can simply open the caseback and regulate the time?

very simple to do.

 

yup, but you push the wrong one, everything is screwed. [bigcry] Also, only small tiny adjustment nudge to the correct arm is required. So far, haven't pick up enough courage to try. :D

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You can try Orient.

 

My experience with Seiko isn't very good compared to Orient. Entry-level Seiko tends to run a little too fast and even faster for MIJ export version (from Mustafa). Maybe it's meant for Japanese market with much lower temperature than Singapore [laugh]

 

My Orient Bambino on the other hand is freaking accurate.

 

Bambino is a nice watch. Which one did you have? Black face on SS? Wanted one for a long time but decided to save for something else.

 

My 2 Seikos are the SKX009 and Yellow FM. Hoping to sell the Yellow FM now, but the SKX009 will be for keepers. Need to replace the bezel though. Do you know where to get a replacement SKX009 bezel?

 

The power reserves are frankly, not fantastic.

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Bambino is a nice watch. Which one did you have? Black face on SS? Wanted one for a long time but decided to save for something else.

 

My 2 Seikos are the SKX009 and Yellow FM. Hoping to sell the Yellow FM now, but the SKX009 will be for keepers. Need to replace the bezel though. Do you know where to get a replacement SKX009 bezel?

 

The power reserves are frankly, not fantastic.

 

Mine is the black face on RG.

 

No idea on the bezel replacement, but one thing for sure it will be damn expensive.

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yup, but you push the wrong one, everything is screwed. [bigcry] Also, only small tiny adjustment nudge to the correct arm is required. So far, haven't pick up enough courage to try. :D

 

 

aiyoh so easy......

 

 

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need advice

 

YG daydate with leather strap, which I should get: 1803, 18038, or 18238?

 

can look out for any of above while accumulating my peanuts

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Mine is the black face on RG.

 

No idea on the bezel replacement, but one thing for sure it will be damn expensive.

 

Skx009 bezel inserts are easy to replace.. Can buy online and DIV.. See link..

From dagaz (hk based).. Don't bring to TS not worth..

 

Www.10watches.com

 

 

 

 

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need advice

 

YG daydate with leather strap, which I should get: 1803, 18038, or 18238?

 

can look out for any of above while accumulating my peanuts

 

Most value for money 18038 single quickset

1803 is a bit old and no quickset

18238 is double quickset so might as well wear it with gold bracelet.

 

Goodluck

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