My Biggest Seiko Regret......

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@doctorsoggy5563 Жыл бұрын

I don’t get how the Chinese brands can put sapphire on almost everything in the 50-100 dollar range but seiko can’t do it with watches in the 300+ range.

@frank327 Жыл бұрын

100% agree. This is by far the biggest turn off for me about Seiko. I can only speculate they want to retain competition within their own range with the higher end offerings. If there were less distinction between these and the lower end people might buy the higher end stuff less. But I think they have to be losing out as other lower end brands keep improving their offerings. They've lost me as a customer anyway, purely on the basis sapphire should 100% be offered at that price point.

@meizuc9504 Жыл бұрын

Dont get too far, even alba their sub brands can give sapphire in 50 dollar price

@snacklofter Жыл бұрын

I totally agree - that's why as a Seiko fan I often buy better specced micro brand homages now instead!

@d3xmeister Жыл бұрын

Because there is no spec war. Seiko sells what they customers buy, no matter what watch hobbyist say (or what Aliexpress offer)

@halfsourlizard9319 Жыл бұрын

@@frank327 Was basically going to say what you said ... Not sure how spicy a take it is, but I have the sense that Seiko intentionally *choose* not to put sapphire on their lower range ... to differentiate their higher-end Prospex, etc. Totally seems like the wrong way to do it -- having people walk around with scratched-up crystals isn't a good look.

@Everydaykaen Жыл бұрын

This seiko mini turtle is the wedding gift I got from my wife. Never letting go of it on my collection. 😊❤

@alastairheptonstall7982 Жыл бұрын

If they had put the crown at 4 o’clock then I’d have already bought this one. The size and look have that pure Seiko diver heritage, but somehow that 3 o’clock crown just looks wrong to me. I’m wearing my 6309 today to celebrate your repurchase - congrats Jody!

@armandr1613 Жыл бұрын

No regrets! Only more misaligned bezels.

@jessISaRicePrincess Жыл бұрын

They should do better quality control imo i forgive misaligned bezel on my casio marlin(though mine is aligned lucky) but not on anything from a big company at $150+

@drbobsnightmare2521 Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure it's spelled regerts.

@damianwims Жыл бұрын

@@drbobsnightmare2521 misaligned letters.

@drbobsnightmare2521 Жыл бұрын

@@damianwims 😂 lol

@noisepuppet Жыл бұрын

🎶 Regerts, I've had a few

@khagen78 Жыл бұрын

I bought the mini turtle with the "frost" dial, SBDY109. I think it's one of the best dials you can buy under $500. Classed it up with a jubilee bracelet and love wearing it!

@sanjay3415 10 ай бұрын

The end links fit on the aftermarket jubilee?

@andrewmurton8379 Жыл бұрын

I bought my Mini Turtle following your original review, it’s still quite probably the most comfortable watch I own as my wrists are small, pretty much anything above 43mm is out for me as they just look silly and are not comfortable. Beautiful watch and a great re-buy.

@knudtson00000 10 ай бұрын

I love my two new JDM Mini Turtles I’ve gotten in the last year. Their Hulk Green and the Icy Frost dial are gorgeous, and once I put them on some MiLTAT Endmill and super J bracelets, they really elevated into something spectacular.

@delfinward9908 Жыл бұрын

I just got my Japanese one last week too! Love the pop of red. It's going to see plenty of beach and snorkel time this summer.

@hogboy5488 Жыл бұрын

Snap, the green one landed on my doorstep a week ago. Love it, and a unique set of indicies that aren't sharred by any other model. The only downside is that my regular turtles now feel a bit big

@murphski8136 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the sarb017 alpinist. The only Seiko I regret selling.

@punkypink83 Жыл бұрын

Yess welcome back to the mini turtle club! I absolutely love my PADI version. The pepsi bezel, the patterned dial that looks just like the soles of my watersport shoes. In fact i wore it for work yesterday!

@farshidrahmani6262 Жыл бұрын

Yes, sold my SARB033, bought one back and it’s now one of my most go-to watches. I think I might look into JDMs now. Thx cheers 🍻

@mikehowells7746 Жыл бұрын

I've got the PADI version and got myself a Strapcode jubilee bracelet for it, needed a bit of adjustment from a dremel to get it to fit. Its back on the blue rubber strap that it came on at the moment. Fits my 6.75 wrist well.

@Barbecuejag Жыл бұрын

Good video. The mini Turtle is nice...but I still love and prefer the Arnie in this (Seiko) price range. Don't get me wrong, I like my Steel Dives too, but they just don't have the same wrist presence as a Seiko. I do agree with you Jody, Orient gives you a lot of great features for the price.

@LaFritePerreGoat Жыл бұрын

Still have my padi mini turtle. It is a cool watch. Only complain I have is that I would have like the crown to be more tucked in the case. It can be uncomfortable if you wear it on the knuckle.

@stephenchometa8446 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering when you were going to pick one up again! Great choice! Wearing mine today that I picked up from Gnomon after watching your original review! It's an awesome Seiko and super comfortable.

@watchingdanny Жыл бұрын

Cool, first again. 😁 Beautiful and timeless design. I don't think I could bring myself to dip it into salt water. I do prefer the offset crown of the larger sibling. It's the signature look of the Turtle I think it should still have.

@Romelefty Жыл бұрын

nice one Jody!im wearing my Steel Dive watching that I love!

@iFyvie Жыл бұрын

A few months back I was in the market for a Seiko diver and just getting a Mini-Turtle at a reasonable price was just impossible. I ended up with the SRPE93 and am happy with it.. but there will always be the 'what if..?' part of me that would love to still find a Mini-Turtle.

@scottsj4625 Жыл бұрын

It is not mini for sure. It is a nice watch, just surprised it is mineral crystal and not sapphire for the price. This watch does what Gshock has been doing on some of their models that are like 42 to 45mm, short lug to lug makes them fit my 6.8-inch wrist, and being resin I forget I am wearing it. I used to love the Seiko brand in the 80s. My first was from my Grandmother in 1981 for my 16th birthday. I knew nothing about watches back then. Enjoy your mini turtle, Jody, thanks for sharing it with us.

@ShivNaimpally-el1gx Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review and for the intro to Buyee. I have made quote a few purchases through them, including a Seiko Astron. An excellent service.

@jubjub6330 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jody, if you're looking for a Seiko to review I would love to see a video on the SACM171. HAQ, sapphire crystal, very thin, drilled lugs and a beautiful dial. It's a beautiful dress watch and the cheapest Seiko I recall seeing with a sapphire crystal

@adk7962 Жыл бұрын

I actually laughed out loud when you pulled out the Mini Turtle. Eh, I think anyone who buys a Seiko these days have accepted that it comes with a mineral crystal. Although it’s a bit of a slap in the face because that umbrella comes with a sapphire handle I believe. 😆

@JustOneMoreWatch Жыл бұрын

HA! Sapphire Seiko Umbrella? No, but Strapcode do offer a custom bracelet for it.

@jamesblonde2271 Жыл бұрын

The King Turtles Sapphire, and only about 400 dollars

@adk7962 Жыл бұрын

@@maxn5378 That’s the great thing about Seiko is that their catalogue is so huge, you’re bound to find something you like. I actually don’t mind their Hardlex. It just would be great if some of their very popular watches came with sapphire. I’ve actually had some luck removing scratches from Hardlex with scratch remover. It just takes over an hour to do it.

@dyslexicbien 10 ай бұрын

The most underrated seiko diver imo

@michaelhorn8962 Жыл бұрын

I regretted selling my Sea Urchin. Didn't realize they'd been discontinued by the time I sold it, and prices had about tripled once the regret set in. So I just let it go, and bought an Orient Ray 2 as a replacement. The Orient cured my regret!

@yorkshirewanderer9957 Жыл бұрын

I have both and while I enjoy the Sea Urchin, the Orient is a better watch in most departments.

@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm Жыл бұрын

Shopping at now, as I never actually pulled the trigger and bought one when I should have. Looks like your means of purchasing. It is definitely the only economical way to go… Seeing it for 500+ everywhere else. Thanks for a great re-review.

@JasonTheWatchGuy Жыл бұрын

They really do have a fantastic fit for smaller wrists...I've always opted for a Samurai myself though, just seem to have a little more personality for me

@jamessmith6402 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jody great looking watch I love a Seiko 👍 I’ve just wrecked my Seiko titanium perpetual calendar trying to fit a new battery 🥲

@bogrot69 Жыл бұрын

I had a feeling we might see another one of these on the channel. I still have my full size turtle with the anthracite dial. Love that watch. I do like the splashes of red on this one. Its a great looking watch. They're still one of the most comfortable wearing watches.

@67NewEngland Жыл бұрын

- A King Mini Turtle from Seiko would be nice. I wish they had kept the crown at 4 o’clock for better comfort when wearing it low on the wrist.

@ElectricShadowsZone Жыл бұрын

A great overview of this watch as usual Jody. Thanks. I have a suggestion to make: Can you put the model number on the screen when you are listing the major dimensions (e.g. at 7:12)?

@theshadowman1398 Жыл бұрын

Have been using Buyee since 2016. Never had a single issue. Just recently ordered a seiko directly from Japan through them.

@baronbristow8764 Жыл бұрын

Weird! I was just think something similar trying to decide if I should go back (sarx045) or forge ahead (brightz) or sideways to timex Giorgio galli.

@Kriskumor Жыл бұрын

Great video! Where did you get your Nirvana shirt?

@christrayling1852 Жыл бұрын

Great vid, as always, but I'm not convinced with the Seiko, especially the strap; entry-level quality. But I was wondering if the Steeldive was going to make an appearance... a superior watch in many respects (IMHO) and yes, as you say, ridiculous value. I've got a black one and a green one (thanks to you) and I love them.

@damnbrosky 7 ай бұрын

common Stilldive has only one plus over Seiko, is a price, nothing else. You have bit more money you go with Seiko, you have less you go with Chinese copying brand's. Of course having sapphire glass is good thing but it will never convince me to put this kind of brands over respected ones. I have many watches with sapphire glass and many without and all in great condition.

@user-kf9fy3dz7z 5 ай бұрын

Nice review of the steeldive.

@smanku121 Жыл бұрын

So my Seiko 5 sport wiggles the second hand when I update the time. Not sure if it does that when it's run out and I set as its not doing that now as I've had it on all day. Also it has a fing smudge thing above the A in automatic.

@timhorack5468 Жыл бұрын

Awesome piece, the first thing I would do is put on a bi color Nato strap.

@hattyfarbuckle Жыл бұрын

Case with short lug to lug looks good but of the comparisons i still prefer the Tuna. I've only bought two Seikos... One back in the late 70s which sadly i wrecked and a Monster nearly 20 years ago which has a charmed life and stays with me forever

@the5th2000 Жыл бұрын

There's a nice one of these with a fancy ice white dial on Sakura that I keep looking at..... My seiko regret is one that I didn't buy. It was some old classic turlte that had obviuosly been hanging around a jewellery shop on a Greek island for ages, was for sale at a big discount. I hummed and hawed and in the end didn't buy it (didn't think I could get it past the boss lady!) and I regret it. I'll never see another turtle that cheap

@careykimmelstiel183 Жыл бұрын

1- great video. LOVE my Willard homage. Ridiculous value. 2- what are some good sites to sell watches?

@robedmunds7163 Жыл бұрын

Worked in H. Samuel in the 80s and bought myself a Seiko with lovely blue dial with the SQ symbol on it. Still have it, still works.

@jackcavanagh1869 Жыл бұрын

Great video Jody 👍

@jchua7818 Жыл бұрын

As a guy with small wrists, I've had my eyes on the mini turtle (specifically the PADI version) for years. Unfortunately, now that I've decided to pull the trigger on buying one, it has gotten quite hard recently to find any mini turtle in shops here in my country, to the point that I started wondering if they stopped making these! Perhaps having a Seiko regret is something we have in common, but mine being that I didn't buy one when I had a chance!

@ruslanakhmukhanov1780 Жыл бұрын

where do you live?

@damnbrosky 7 ай бұрын

why not to buy online from japan, 299 euros pus shipping, maybe with tax but you can do it everyday 10 times

@ThemysteriousMrP Жыл бұрын

Lovely wee watch. Grab a strapcode or similar bracelet and it’s a keeper! Nice review Mr M 🥳 😘

@brunocraighero2460 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, the crown pushes against the back of the hand? I don't wear watches very tightly on wrist, so sometimes some crown models leave a wonderful mark on my back hand... How does it feel this?

@caseydarrah Жыл бұрын

Short lug-to-lug with a broad case reminds me a ton of the 6105 and the various homages.

@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын

I had an old Seiko Silverwave 8229-8000 - nothing fancy but it was a great grabngo. Sold it years ago. Still miss it. Nothing fancy, just a solid well-made stainless quartz.

@rolandshalala Жыл бұрын

I have an SRPC37J used in near mint condition, with box and warranty. Looking to sell it. Any recommendations on what the selling price should be?

@OTGYota Жыл бұрын

Is there a small lumed indicie beside the date at 3? There’s always a weird reflection on the crystal there and it’s hard to tell

@nicolaslaloge4811 Жыл бұрын

Would have been fun to compare with the king turtle. I find that the king turtle deserve a nice jubilee strapcode bracelet.

@MasterX25 Жыл бұрын

Went to Tokyo last month. My god, we could not find a single Seiko Turtle. They had the new version with the date at 4 o'clock location, but the normal turtle and king turtle were nonexistant.

@chrispekel5709 Жыл бұрын

Why did you want one? Don't want a non-JDM version?

@HaonProductions Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted a Mini Turtle, particularly the JDM with red highlights, but have never found a good enough price to justify the possibility of misalignment, a wonky bracelet and a (albeit crystal clear) mineral crystal. And I've sold a few Seikos with no regrets myself (an Alpinist and a few 5s)

@fyioska Жыл бұрын

I bought this version from Sakura last year and it will never leave the collection. So underrated! Sold my SARB and never regretted it, the only Seiko I regret selling is my SND309.

@brianmsahin Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Jody. For some reason most Seiko watches sold here in Turkey are Made in Japan. It's almost like a domestic market! Not everything is available but a lot is. Same for Orient I've got a couple of Orient watches I haven't seen anywhere else in Europe. Maybe it's because Turkey is within the sales region? I don't know. I do have a Buyee account thanks to you but haven't used it, because, taking into account around 24% added to the price ftom import duty and fees I've got the watches I wanted locally for the same or less with the added advantage of being able to check the alignment is ok before shelling out the spondulicks as we say in Ireland! But I still live in hope that one day I'll find a bargain!

@boonie3 Жыл бұрын

I had my eye on this one for a while as it would be good for my small wrist. Thought it would look good on a nylon strap

@johnr3265 Жыл бұрын

I have the same regret!!! I actually had mine modded with sapphire crystal. Miss the mini!!

@muzzaball Жыл бұрын

Great review Jody and I am glad my fav brand lured you back again. Jeez, sapphire crystal - it would hardly be a Seiko then? So I know you referred to the Prospex Logo as the X, and I guess having 2 crossed letters makes it so, but do we all know that it is made up of a P crossed over an S? Check the coloured hang tag, which has a yellow and a white PS. I just want people who don't already know to realise. Maybe it's common knowledge, and not really that important. Love you Seiko. Cheers Jody.

@josephstuart4440 Жыл бұрын

Jody! The Seiko I regret selling with all of my heart is the watch I sent to you to review on your channel a few years ago. My Seiko Sarb035! I have no idea why I sold it, but I did and I absolutely regret it. Sometimes when I really miss it I watch to video you did (sad I know).

@atticustezza9872 Жыл бұрын

I bought an SPB185, amazing watch, had it about a year and the bezel spring snapped

@jaimeguerrero9925 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jody, where do you sell watches? I'd like to browse and buy! Thanks!

@doomfathertm8771 Жыл бұрын

Is there an automatic watch, metal / bracelet type, with day/date and tritium loom, ideally the longer half life tritium? I can not find such a watch, I really want one that has these features :(

@defjodor1 Жыл бұрын

Just bought my 1st skx007j🥳 fully original with papers as they say😂. I put it on a oyster seiko bracelet that fit but is not meant for it. And I love it. It will get the most wrist time for sure.

@PaulewingStHelens 5 ай бұрын

Hi Jodi. This vid sprung up and I knew I had to get this watch. Chrono 24 shipped it from Japan to uk in four days. Yeah the bracelet and clasp aren’t the best but boy what a watch. Thanks for the vid. This one is a keeper, not going to flip this one. (How many times have I said that lol) no I’m keeping this one.

@OTGYota Жыл бұрын

I really wanted this exact model and ended up going with the land tortoise srph17 instead. The dial symmetry and specs swayed me and it’s size is also perfect. Cheers Jodi ⌚️

@JohnDavidHays Жыл бұрын

And I think it’s sapphire?

@OTGYota Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is sapphire👌🏼

@OTGYota Жыл бұрын

I still lust after the jdm mini turtle and will end up buying it anyway… damn you Seiko lol

@Mrhaoable 8 ай бұрын

does it cost more for manufacturer to have a sapphire crystal or milled clasp ?

@redentorroque262 Жыл бұрын

I happen to be wearing mine (K version; w/o red hand and red lettering) as I am watching this. My most worn watch for my 7.25" wrist, ever since I bought it 5 1/2 yrs. ago. The only watch I'd probably trade it in for is the new Slim Turtle, but I have yet to convince myself that that watch, which retails for about $1,000, is 2-3× better than the mini (I bought my mini at about $330).

@leonidaslantz5249 3 ай бұрын

In house top to bottom production. Solid 4R35 movement. Monocle. Excellent specs. Hardlex IA adequate. A fine timepiece.

@fernandog9684 Жыл бұрын

Patiently waiting for the seiko umbrella mod video! 😛

@denisdaly1708 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 Seiko 5s. Wearing one right now. Im enjoying it.

@ccw5886 Жыл бұрын

I have only ever purchased one. I spent a long time choosing and it’s fabulous! It lines up but was not accurate and I sent it back for a tune up! The model? Spb317j1. Expensive but so worth it. I think you would love it Jody.

@bignz721 Жыл бұрын

I got a kick ass grey-on-grey Citezen Q&Q Duro-lookalike from buyee for I think $25 (plus about the same, shipping). Real sweet deal!

@philbunt3870 Жыл бұрын

Was expecting a chrono, but I should have known.. yup, the competition is the Steeldive, nice vid!

@deanP. Жыл бұрын

Glad you were able to get it again. Enjoy

@mike_dunno 8 ай бұрын

I still have mine from about 4 years ago. Hasn't seen much wrist time, as the minute track is pretty severly misaligned :D I like the watch tho and im not going to sell it :) the jdm version is sexy tho..

@asianhobbitshaving3050 6 ай бұрын

I love your videos, so much so, that I am giving some serious consideration to your Erebus Origin watch. I hate pressed clasps. Seikp, please..

@MadMax76er Жыл бұрын

I definitely regretted selling the King Seiko KSK anniversary, doubt I'll find the spare cash to re buy

@TerryChimes123 11 ай бұрын

Can you review the umbrella?

@user-wr9fv7zm9n Жыл бұрын

O, same style " Three links" bracelet as my Yellang! Now I 'm relax! 😂

@smgeraldo Жыл бұрын

Hi Jody, where do you sell your post review watches? eBay? Anyway, please could you let us know? I for one would gladly buy one or three of your watches! Good review as always👍

@ofb7212 Жыл бұрын

My only Seiko is sumarai with the save the ocean manta ray edition. LOVE the dial. Changed mediocre bracelet for a strapcode blue strap. It is a beautiful watch with sapphire crystal. I will not buy any more watches without a Sapphire crystal. Enjoy your reviews.

@BetamaxBabe Жыл бұрын

I've had three Seikos so far: the SARB017, the Recraft SNKP25, and the Seiko 5 SRPE63. I sold the Recraft a few years ago after growing bored and annoyed with it. Sometimes I miss it, sometimes not. I considered selling my Alpinst once, but I knew I'd regret it if I did.

@lkdenve Жыл бұрын

Jody, I’m curious where you land on the QC of this watch in a few months? Wasn’t long ago you were don’t with Seiko’s quality control.

@ae-ca602 Жыл бұрын

Love seiko but I just realized I have too many seikos in my collection. I need to consolidate and get rid of some... I am appreciating more watches form micro barnds who use seiko movement but offer better quality bracelet and cystal. Also better price!!!

@dustinr16 Жыл бұрын

Love my mini-turtles. Bought the blue SRPC39 about 4 years ago. Bought the SBDY085 last summer. Did the crystal times double dome sapphire swap to get rid of the cyclops on both turtles. I tried to pry the bezel of the SRPC39 to install the LCBI sapphire lumed insert, however I wasn’t able to remove the bezel and only managed to scratch the watch up. I was heartbroken to have marred my pristine SRPC39. Will be wearing these both until the day the movement stops working or the case floods. Never understood why these didn’t catch on? They’re so underrated.

@colinmberry49 5 ай бұрын

i also have the blue and am fixated on the 085... i don't know if i can break my "one color-way" rule are you still loving both? I'm not a blue dial guy but i love the matte finish on the smurf mini turtle and the versatility of the black dial 🤔

@dustinr16 5 ай бұрын

@@colinmberry49 Love the 085. The red second hand matched to the red Diver’s 200M text looks awesome.

@alexkay1874 Жыл бұрын

I Liked the side by side comparisons

@hslot3276 Жыл бұрын

i am looking for a humungus automatic watch thats easy to see time on without glasses on lmao anny tips ?

@maxs.6743 Жыл бұрын

Great Jody❤😊🎉

@MyAlan999 Жыл бұрын

Having small wrists , the only Seiko I own is the srpg13 land tortoise which wears very nice at 42mm x 44mm and comes with sapphire glass too

@wintermute8315 Жыл бұрын

This is the answer right here. Aside from the divisive compass bezel, it's the best version of the turtle.

@chrispekel5709 Жыл бұрын

@@wintermute8315 agreed. And it's not ugly like the mini turtle

@wj6782 Жыл бұрын

Even though I do like the looks of Many Seiko's I won't touch one with a 10' pole. Their QC is so terrible, and the prices have been going up and up. So it's getting difficult to justify the price/value, especially when their movements are available in the compitition... often with better spects, usually with better QC, and lower prices. The Mini Turtle is nice, but that bracelet would be gone... wouldn't even go to the trouble of sizing it. TBH the SKX 007 IS a Seiko I have thought about, but not at the prices that it's at now.

@stevenwymor1398 Жыл бұрын

Yea, Jody got a Mini Turtle! My favorite bracelet for the Mini Turtle is the Uncle Seiko Beads of Rice. Not sure if he still makes it though. I bought a used Made in Japan PADI Mini Turtle that the previous owner had put on the Uncle Seiko BOR bracelet, plus I got the original strap, box, and all papers. It's a keeper for me. I'll never part with it. Congrats Jody. Hope you keep this one. Swap out the clasp for a milled one to get rid of the useless diver's extension. It wears much better when you do. And for the record, all Prospex watches have the embossed indices. Enjoy.

@bruceworley2898 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree - US BOR is the way to go! The retro styling suits the mini turtle and it's way more comfy on the wrist.

@dunderhay9169 Жыл бұрын

Great watch, but why is the crown at 3? I have a full size turtle and the way the crown blends into the case at 4 is one of the best features. The full size turtle only has 47mm lug to lug so is fine on average sized wrists too.

@davew8841 Жыл бұрын

I regret getting my first two Seiko's modded...my SKX009 and pepsi Sea Urchin. It was a growing phase, I guess.

@peterides9568 Жыл бұрын

Funnily enough, I find the difference between standard mineral crystal and Hardlex to be pretty stark- I have an old SNK603 that has 0 scratches after two years of daily use, and a Citizen "floatplane" that has picked up several scratches in 6 months...

@tabro22 Жыл бұрын

This watch is a good example of how dimensions don't really tell the story. If you measure the bezel diameter, it is 38mm. The xtra case dimension sort of becomes background. I also like on how the shape of the watch almost changes from different angles. On wrist from overhead it looks fat and round, but as you roll your wrist to a side view it becomes more narrow and tapered.

@orangedan5424 Жыл бұрын

7 inch wrist is not exactly small, the big brother turtle would have look much nicer on you👍 My only regret with Seiko is they drop price like flies, never never buy as soon as they released.

@M6GOF Жыл бұрын

Get your hands on a Seiko "Ripley" Guigiaro reissue. It's very different from their usual stuff, and is JDM only. No way would I ever get rid of it.

@richardvacanti9428 Жыл бұрын

Were do you sell your watches. Do you have a eBay account that you sell them on. Please let me know where you saw your watches because I am interested in purchasing.

@RoryMacdonald-pfff Жыл бұрын

Always telling if you feel you have to re-buy a watch. I guess you never know until you sell one on, but I do try to imagine if I’d pine for it’s return before I sell one on - currently going through that exercise for a Samurai and a Helm 🤞