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Seiko Alpinist 6R15 arrived last nite! January 30 2012 at 4:07 PM No score for this post		(Login thianwong) Founding Member from IP address 121.84.173.28

I wasn't expecting this watch to arrive at 7:15pm last nite, but rather tonite Tuesday.....Japanese efficiency! This is the 6R15 version, the same movement Noah used in his Tsunami, so I felt comfortable handling it: auto, handwinder, 50 or so power reserve. Sapphire crystal, 38mm to 42mm to crown. Screwdown crown and 200m rated. For a dressy watch look, it sure has tool specs! The second crown at the 4 spot moves the inner compass chapter ring. The brand new leather strap was very stiff and strapping it on the wrist was uncomfortable, so I put the watch/strap on one of my watch stands over nite to form a bend near the lugs. This always works for me with new stiff leather bands. Having won this watch at 26,800yen with no other bids was a steal. I happened to check Seiya San site selling the same watch at over 50,000yen!

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(Login RatBob44)
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Drool!

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January 30 2012, 5:39 PM

That one is really nice, Thian. It's on my shortlist. The green dial and those hands get my pulse up.

MikeyT
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Thian
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When this Alpinist model with the green dial came out,

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January 30 2012, 6:17 PM

I had reservations on it but kept it in the back of my mind. The brown strap and green/gold dial combo was very nice, but I didn't pick it up back a few years.

Then I spotted it on the auctions and knew I had to bid on it..Everything is going up in price with the Seikos, so I better grab this one if no one else bids on it.....and that is what happened! Comes in a nice box with tags...

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A real beauty for sure..

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January 30 2012, 6:24 PM

Great colour combinations..

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Thian
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well, your Royal Calendar is a beaut! nt

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January 30 2012, 10:35 PM

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very cool, really like that one. ;) nt

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January 30 2012, 11:55 PM

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WOW, Thian...that is a BEAUTY! I love it! I know you'll enjoy wearing it! (nt)

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January 31 2012, 10:25 AM

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Thian
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thanks, Ed and Dave...this one vies with my 5216 for dressy watch...

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January 31 2012, 3:17 PM

and yet it is built as a tool watch. Sapphire crystal, screwdown crown, and 200m rated....auto and handwinding from the 6R15 movement with about 52 hours of reserve power...