What is a Seiko BFK? (to borrow a nick introduced by Stratman
)
Join me in this unveiling and find out
Received this nifty package from Patrick courtesy of FEdex earlier this week. About 2 working days SG - Melb. Thats really fast!
My Tuna came out to invite the newbie
Hmm to seperate packages... wonder what is in the squarish one?
Lets take a look at the smaller one 1st. Looks like a watch
Definitely a Seiko. Nice solid-linked bracelet there..
Lets take a peek...
Sharp ones amongst you will already guess that it is the new Kinetic diver !
But what is BFK? It is Big Freaking Kinetic! Why? well... it is BIG! And it is a Kinetic! Lets see how it measures up against other Seikos (especially against Kinetics)
Holding up well against my biggest seiko - the 1000M SQ Tuna
Have not measure it yet but it is definitely at least as wide (with crown)as the 1000M tuna. Of course the tuna is a few mm thicker than the BFK.
Lets see how it stands up against other Kinetic divers
Lets bring out the Kinetics
From left to right - 1) SKJ031(?), the BFK, SKJ 275, SKA 051.
First, SKJ vs BFK
Even though the lugs of the SKJ is quite long for its case, no way is it as long as the BFK. Furthermore the sheer width of the BFK dwarfs the SKJ from all angles. The BFK is much thicker too.
Next, SKJ275 (aka Pipin kinetic) vs BFK
The Pipin has a very good width due to the stylistic fins. At its widest point, the Pipin is actually as wide as the BFK. But the chunkiness of the BFK is definitely a winner.
Last, SKA051 vs BFK
Again the width and thickness of the BFK is head and shoulders above this Kinetic.
Here are some comparison wrist shots with the SKJ. You can see the comparative thickness of the 2 kinetics.
So how does it compare with the big guns? Brought out the MM to compare as well...
As you can see, the MM is actually smaller width wise compare to the BFK. But the sheer presence of the thickness of the MM and design of the MM makes it a winner over the BFK.
One thing i noted is that the bezel's serrated edge of the BFK is similar to the MM's. Just that BFK's bezel appears to be on steroids
Actually the bezel is very similar to the Orient 300M diver. (see ttsugar's excellent pics in the TF at the moment)
So what is my impression of the BFK so far?
Great solid case. The long lugs actually works quite well, especially with the curved profile - makes it very comfy to wear.
I also like the case extension beyond the bezel ala Orient 300M diver . So it can accept straight end links. The chunky endlinks is also a big plus point. The solid bracelet is also just amazing
Lume is top notch. Check out these "in the wild" lume shots! Taken on the streets of Melbourne
Minus points - the condomish hands but luckily the hands are matt silver and when the short ends on the minute hands overlap the hour hands, they actually look quite cool. Another minus point - the crown is too slippery and not knurled enough for a good grip.
So what was in the other squarish package? Well Patrick knowing that i am a heavy metal fan had included 2 rocking cds with the package! Boy, was i a happy camper
Thanks again Patrick!!
Last glamour shot of the BFK
The BFK is so chunky, you cannot even sink metal teeth into it LOL!
Thanks for reading.
