People dislike these so much I was able to get this brand spanking new for 150 euro... with warranty
(half of what it retails for here)

 

I have a similar band on my recently obtained vintage Pratina watch.
What is that leather type and finish called?

 

Honestly, I've got no clue.
I got it in a lot sold by someone locally.

 

Which model is it? Hate to be that bigot, but I can't tell most of them apart

 

SRPD55K1 and yes, I had to google it myself

 

Seiko s-something something something alpinist. I can’t tell the model numbers of all the seikos I see let alone the few I have

 

Cathedral hands....yum!

 

Late summer sunshine

 

Good morning, anyone have a SilverWave 69799?

 

The link to this podcast was posted by a member over on the SCWF.

It's talks about the in-house rivalry between the Suwa and Daini factories of Seiko and the rivalry between Seiko and the Swiss watch manufacturers.

Set yourself aside 30 minutes and a nice drink. It's a very informative program.

https://www.atlassian.com/blog/podcast/seiko-duelling-factories

 

daini vs suwa

 

I'm wearing this above and beyond a lot of other pieces

 

This has a Seiko movement

 

This has a Seiko movement

 

This has a Seiko movement

 

Some new releases that I've been waiting for... still did not hear from dealer yet...

 

Wore this 6139-6020 Pulsations today. Switched to a strap at lunchtime