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ACC1965
·Uncle Seiko's website says that it is "owned and shipped" from California, but leaves out fabricated. Are they made in China or somewhere else?
Where is Uncle Seiko fabricated?
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Scarecrow Boat
··Burt Macklin, FBI
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Walrus
·I asked that question when he was active here once. He didn’t reply. I was just curious as the bracelets seem to lack the “made in” tag anywhere on them
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!If they were made in the first world they wouldn't be $100. Don't ask questions you don't want to hear the answer to.
ps I have heard it suggested persuasively that some Omega bracelets aren't made in Europe either.
ps I have heard it suggested persuasively that some Omega bracelets aren't made in Europe either.
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFIf they were made in the first world they wouldn't be $100. Don't ask questions you don't want to hear the answer to.
ps I have heard it suggested persuasively that some Omega bracelets aren't made in Europe either.
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Even the rear crash structure of a GT2RS is made in China so wouldn’t be surprised but it’s all held to the same quality standards set by the manufacturer. Chinese high end production work is rather superb, Atelier Wen are effectively targeting Grand Seiko at a slightly lower price point and doing a remarkable job https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-atelier-wen-perception-2-0/
Jokes aside, I am in agreement that they know what they are doing over there.
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··Ash @ ΩFInteresting. Maybe they figure a GT2 is so quick will never get rear ended. Good job my 911 is only a base model then 😉
Jokes aside, I am in agreement that they know what they are doing over there.
Every now and then some old guy receives a “made in china” fuel pump for his SC from the dealership and freaks out claiming its fake on social media but its entirely legit as there is no other way to put complicated out of production parts like that back into small production at a high quality standard for a reasonable price.
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machamp6650
·ps I have heard it suggested persuasively that some Omega bracelets aren't made in Europe either.
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Trev
··The ArchitectEven the rear crash structure of a GT2RS is made in China so wouldn’t be surprised but it’s all held to the same quality standards set by the manufacturer. Chinese high end production work is rather superb, Atelier Wen are effectively targeting Grand Seiko at a slightly lower price point and doing a remarkable job https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-atelier-wen-perception-2-0/
The reality? They produce some of the best quality out there. It’s just not what most people are buying, or it’s staying in domestic markets.
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pdxleaf
·In addition to being well made and inexpensive, Uncle Seiko also supports charities and his community. Unless he beats his dog, not much downside to supporting him.
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··Oooo subtitles!Margo says she’s a fan of US but strangely she has no problem if he does beat his dog. This is a genuine pic I took a while back. God only knows why.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentInteresting. Maybe they figure a GT2 is so quick will never get rear ended.
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Pastorbottle
·Nah, Porsche knows many GT2RS owners will loop the car and back in to a tire wall.
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Trev
··The ArchitectPlease note that we'd like to keep these sorts of topics about the products and criticism specific to them, without diving in to government and politics issues that always end up divisive (and side-track good threads). Thanks.
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Pastorbottle
·I have an Uncle bracelet on my Omega Flightmaster and couldn't be more happy with it.
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··The ArchitectI have an Uncle bracelet on my Omega Flightmaster and couldn't be more happy with it.
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Evitzee
·My only experience with Uncle is an 1162 bracelet with the optional push button, milled clasp for my 1973 MK II which I've owned since new. Excellent quality for about $130 total, no complaints. I would rate its quality better than the OEM friction clasp bracelet that came on the watch 51 years ago.
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·I like the clasp action in particular much better the the original, on which the locking tang would fatigue and snap off on a regular basis.
It seems to fit me much better too and is very comfortable.
It seems to fit me much better too and is very comfortable.
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·Nice. I've actually never seen an Uncle bracelet in person and been curious about how they feel in hand, and how well they hold up over time. Kind of skeptical given the price point. They always look decent in photos though.
Probably true for most people. I was skeptical at first. They're very good. End links are tight. I've had one for my Seiko 6139 and a couple BOR. In fact, they are so good I now question why an OEM is so expensive.
