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Seascape Sumo
Seiko Prospex Solar GMT employs a new in-house calibre 5K65 that is solar-powered and features a GMT hand. This is the first ever Seiko to feature both solar and GMT functions

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Very nice isn't it.
Saw it in the NH newsletter and then remembered my Son was thinking of getting one in early March.
He ended up getting a deal on an SSC911 though.

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Very nice isn't it.
Saw it in the NH newsletter and then remembered my Son was thinking of getting one in early March.
He ended up getting a deal on an SSC911 though.

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Probably the most photographed watch on Instagram I see lately… 😉
 
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Well, in your job a GMT would be handy, and you get plenty of free watch power up that way, so...........
 
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General question for all these Seiko-maniacs.....
What are the all the Seiko models you wise and noble gentlemen would recommend for a small-wristed guy like me?

Don't get fooled by Avatar picture here, I just acted that way ......
 
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General question for all these Seiko-maniacs.....
What are the all the Seiko models you wise and noble gentlemen would recommend for a small-wristed guy like me?

Don't get fooled by Avatar picture here, I just acted that way ......

I vote one of the 6105 or 62MAS reissues - the SPB317 for example!
 
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General question for all these Seiko-maniacs.....
What are the all the Seiko models you wise and noble gentlemen would recommend for a small-wristed guy like me?

Don't get fooled by Avatar picture here, I just acted that way ......
the SKX or the 5kx wear small for their 42mm size. you can hunt for a SKX013 the mid size SKX.

more vintage.. a 6117-8000 or any of the GMT watches from the late 60's wear well.
 
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First of all, I like to express my heartfelt apologies to @STANDY and @JimInOz for posting my questions on Seiko watches in general in this thread (Seascape Sumo). Of course, the mistake was not intentional more like stupidity.

I also like to thank @Foo2rama and @Dsloan for your advice and I am following them.
 
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Paulomega Paulomega
First of all, I like to express my heartfelt apologies to @STANDY and @JimInOz for posting my questions on Seiko watches in general in this thread (Seascape Sumo). Of course, the mistake was not intentional more like stupidity.

I also like to thank @Foo2rama and @Dsloan for your advice and I am following them.
Good luck can’t wait too see what you get.
 
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General question for all these Seiko-maniacs.....
What are the all the Seiko models you wise and noble gentlemen would recommend for a small-wristed guy like me?

Don't get fooled by Avatar picture here, I just acted that way ......

Seiko are bringing out a 38mm size of the aforementioned 5KX model which may be preferable to you: https://www.fratellowatches.com/han...-look-at-the-srpk29-srpk31-srpk33-and-srpk35/

It's also a relatively trim (compared to the bigger version) 12.1mm which is nice.
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First of all, I like to express my heartfelt apologies to @STANDY and @JimInOz for posting my questions on Seiko watches in general in this thread (Seascape Sumo). Of course, the mistake was not intentional more like stupidity.

I also like to thank @Foo2rama and @Dsloan for your advice and I am following them.

At risk of further hijacking the thread on the very cool sumo GMT, some pics of the references I mentioned.

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I love the looks on that SPB317, especially the date window. Its not a cheap watch by any means, but it is on my list. I think I can do it, it has slightly shorter lug-to-lug than the Reduced Marimemaster SBDC125.
Thank you for sharing @Dsloan.
 
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You guys are making me want a Seiko now. I saw one I really liked awhile ago but the price put me off. I guess these mid-range options offer a ton of value I just have a hard time with a Seiko for over a thousand for some reason.
 
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You guys are making me want a Seiko now. I saw one I really liked awhile ago but the price put me off. I guess these mid-range options offer a ton of value I just have a hard time with a Seiko for over a thousand for some reason.

Some of them are very fun for the price point. My curse lately has been fighting the urge to buy 4-5 fun Seikos... Or save up for another vintage piece.

FWIW, I usually wait for a few months after these models are released and grab them used or on sale. It's not uncommon to find some of them marked down 20-40% if you time it right. Though, that may mean missing out smaller run limited editions.

Edit: relevant Reddit meme
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