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Kevzep
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I love my 7A28-7070, had it for 32 years, just bought a new (NOS) bracelet, I posted earlier in this thread, and was mentioning how I haven't seen as many 7A28's as I though I would. They are very cool watches, so accurate, 1/10th sec on the stopwatch, very waterproof....and quite slim and light to wear.... I do like this Mercedes one you have, look really smart.
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I have not bought a watch in years but this last weekend I had to take a chance. About 40 USD of a chance. At a local auction site someone had put up a lot of promotion watches in a batch. 99 % crap and likewise was the picture. I would not have seen the auction normally but I have a standing search for "Mercedes" and got a hit on this auction.

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Those of you versed in Seiko probably immediately notice the three pushers and a crown. So did I. I have a soft spot for 7a28. It is unlikely this is Seiko 7a28 and/but when I open the watch this weekend, to install a battery, I expect to see a Shimauchi V905. It is the same thing.

Got it home today and put it on a Hirsch strap I had laying around.

39mm case and 20mm between the lugs. Nice condition and it probably have not been used a lot. Enought though to ding the bezel at 9..

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We will see if it gets a ride when spring turns up for real here. Had snow falling today...

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stogie530
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I was looking for a new beater watch for an upcoming vacation and decided on this beautiful Seiko SNA411 Flight. Own a lot of Seikos, but this has to be my new favorite. The quality has always impressed me with Seiko and this one doesn't disappoint. The bezel has to be one of the smoothest I have ever turned. It came with a nice stainless bracelet but went with one of my Omega Nato straps while I wait for a custom leather one. All in all very pleased with it, my poor pics don't do it justice.

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I've been looking for a Bell-Matic with this bracelet for a while; added bonus the dark gray dial:

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RI Omega Fan
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Snap Crackle Snap Crackle
Baking this puppy in the sun this summer. Experiment for fun 🙄 Get a nice fade on a Seiko that hasn’t gotten wrist time for a while. Oils may harden a bit and gasket probably will go but easy fixes.
Keep us posted on how the forced fade is going.
 
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Seiko LUG WIDTH 22mm ...

MiLTAT 22mm 5 Rings G10 Zulu Water Repellent 3D Nylon, Navy Blue, Brushed

 
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Jonathan40
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Bought 5 of them in the last 18 months
2 from the forum, by far the favourite this SBDC 053 and I have have a 065 cocktail which is also super accurate. Seiko 6r variant movements are a massive bang for the buck.
 
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Snap Crackle Snap Crackle
Baking this puppy in the sun this summer. Experiment for fun 🙄 Get a nice fade on a Seiko that hasn’t gotten wrist time for a while. Oils may harden a bit and gasket probably will go but easy fixes.

No fair, mine took 23 years to fade.
 
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And this little old Sea horse is off to my watch Doctor in the morning , needs a good going over as setting the time & date is not that easy these days . And to be fair who doesn't need some TLC after 54 yrs of service .
 
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Awesome bonus!!!

I’ve got the same finish in my 6117-8000. They just look great.
 
Walrus
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Seiko makes a model with an almost ugly orange dial that sticks out so nicely. I saw one in one of the watch drops I belong to, it’s a smaller version about 38mm I would have grabbed it but it went quick. I’m really impressed with these seikos you guys and girls are showing. I’ve always overlooked them or only pick a nice looking quartz watch. I pledge to pick up one of these ugly orange dials, it’s so damn unique it makes ugly beautiful.
 
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Walrus Walrus
Seiko makes a model with an almost ugly orange dial that sticks out so nicely. I saw one in one of the watch drops I belong to, it’s a smaller version about 38mm I would have grabbed it but it went quick. I’m really impressed with these seikos you guys and girls are showing. I’ve always overlooked them or only pick a nice looking quartz watch. I pledge to pick up one of these ugly orange dials, it’s so damn unique it makes ugly beautiful.
Something like this?
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Walrus
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Something like this?
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Yeah I almost ordered one tonight but I only see them in 43mm. I think that might be a little too big but I love the color on this watch
 
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