Topic: SKX399 on it's way.... having a holiday back in Japan... just for a moment (Read 1384 times)

Spencer PK · « **on:** January 26, 2012, 04:32:42 AM »

Thanks to a certain forum member, several of us have been getting our hands on the super-cool SKX399 - it took me a second to put together funding, but it's on it's way!

The reason for the post though is that the shipment path has taken my soon-to-be brand-new Seiko on an unusual detour - tracking has it right now in Narita, Japan! In the homeland for just a bit before it carries on! Now of course this watch wasn't produced in Japan... but still. It's a nice idea! Typically FedEx doesn't go through Japan - we'd see a hop through Alaska or something. So this was a real thrill to see.

So here's the pre-shipment photo - one is mine, one belongs to another member.

jkchua · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:42:16 AM »

I read a member's post at WUS that his watch traveled to Malaysia-Taiwan-Anchorage-Memphis

Hope to see that beauty on your wrist real soon Sir Spencer

Spencer PK · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:47:16 AM »

Quote from: jkchua on January 26, 2012, 04:42:16 AM

I read a member's post at WUS that his watch traveled to Malaysia-Taiwan-Anchorage-Memphis

Hope to see that beauty on your wrist real soon Sir Spencer

thanks John! Can't thank you enough for your help on this one!

I had one package go from a member in Singapore - it travelled Singapore>Alaska>Memphis>Boston>Denver - like a giant backwards spiral. No idea why - it made sense to the package sorting software.

hks3sgte · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:49:35 AM »

That's a nice one, for sure. Can't wait to see the pics

tunafied · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:14:54 AM »

Glad your SKX399 is arriving soon Spencer bro..

wear it in good health!

at2011 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2012, 07:23:52 AM »

Looking good Spencer!

I've decided to pull the trigger on one too!

Hopefully it'll be reunited with it's long lost "older and more used" brother!

Again, thanks so much to you John for making this happen!

Bro!!!

Kung Hei Fat Choi 2012!!!

serdal22 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2012, 07:38:53 AM »

A Vancouverite (From Vancouver, B.C., Canada) forum member at WUS was looking for this model. I tried to help him as well with no luck; and eventually he found one in BNIB condition.

I am glad you also found your grail, my friend.

Now you owe us lots of wrist, lume, and depackaging fotos

.

Capt. Serdal

Solaris94 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:36:37 PM »

Quote from: Spencer PK on January 26, 2012, 04:32:42 AM

Thanks to a certain forum member, several of us have been getting our hands on the super-cool SKX399 - it took me a second to put together funding, but it's on it's way!

The reason for the post though is that the shipment path has taken my soon-to-be brand-new Seiko on an unusual detour - tracking has it right now in Narita, Japan! In the homeland for just a bit before it carries on! Now of course this watch wasn't produced in Japan... but still. It's a nice idea! Typically FedEx doesn't go through Japan - we'd see a hop through Alaska or something. So this was a real thrill to see.

So here's the pre-shipment photo - one is mine, one belongs to another member.

The other one was mine. I'm still pondering which bracelet to get for it, a president bracelet may be. I don't like rubber straps.

I'm glad you finally got yours. Thanks to your thread, I contacted John and he was top notch all the way.

Enjoy!

Spencer PK · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2012, 08:32:40 PM »

I've got a stock Jubilee on the way, but I might go super oyster. I am not a fan at all of the wave strap, never have been.

Spencer PK · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2012, 10:33:52 PM »

wow, what a trip it's taking:

QUEZON CITY>PARANAQUE>GUANGZHOU>NARITA-SHI>INCHEON>SHENZHEN>ANCHORAGE, AK

And each one of those represents a physical scan of the package, not just a plane flying over a geographical point. The package stopped in transit at a station, was scanned, and went back on its way.

I should map this on Google Earth.

Redcoat · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2012, 03:51:30 PM »

Even though I have the almost identical SKX173, there's something about the 399 that's beckoned to me for quite some time. Maybe it's the chrome lined indices that adds a touch of dressiness to the traditional Seiko diver look.

Spencer PK · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:06:00 PM »

Quote from: Redcoat on January 27, 2012, 03:51:30 PM

Even though I have the almost identical SKX173, there's something about the 399 that's beckoned to me for quite some time. Maybe it's the chrome lined indices that adds a touch of dressiness to the traditional Seiko diver look.

that's what got me - they're a throwback to the 6105 dial design. Much classier 3d look - at least in photos. The watch is in my home town now, at the local FedEx depot. It should arrive at the door today.

jimmy1963 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:14:54 PM »

Cool looking watch, I can't find anyone stocking them are they still available ?.

Cheers, Jim.

Spencer PK · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:18:30 PM »

Quote from: jimmy1963 on January 27, 2012, 05:14:54 PM

Cool looking watch, I can't find anyone stocking them are they still available ?.

Cheers, Jim.

they're a model apparently only available in the Philippines - that's why John helped me out. For a time people speculated that they weren't an actual Seiko model at all until local reports pegged them as a genuine variant. They're cool - no idea why they're only available (apparently) in PH.

at2011 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:37:13 PM »

There's 1 on the bay right now with 2 hours left...

Don't think it's brand new though

jimmy1963 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:00:35 PM »

Cheers Guys , Are they no longer in production ? The one on ebay seems to have been to the spa.

Quote from: at2011 on January 27, 2012, 05:37:13 PM

There's 1 on the bay right now with 2 hours left...

Don't think it's brand new though

Spencer PK · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:10:51 PM »

Quote from: jimmy1963 on January 27, 2012, 06:00:35 PM

Cheers Guys , Are they no longer in production ? The one on ebay seems to have been to the spa.

John went down to the store for the ones he's sent out in this most recent batch - bought 'em brand-new.

tunafied · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:44:54 PM »

Quote from: Solaris94 on January 26, 2012, 05:36:37 PM

The other one was mine. I'm still pondering which bracelet to get for it, a president bracelet may be. I don't like rubber straps.

well,I had mine on bracelet since day one. Bought the president bracelet from Seiko Service center days before the arrival of watch itself.

tunafied · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:50:00 PM »

Quote from: Redcoat on January 27, 2012, 03:51:30 PM

Even though I have the almost identical SKX173, there's something about the 399 that's beckoned to me for quite some time. Maybe it's the chrome lined indices that adds a touch of dressiness to the traditional Seiko diver look.

Its for sure the chrome bordered hour indices that makes it stand out from the rest of skx series.. something unique and striking especially when you look at it under natural lighting out on the road.. yet remain a humble skx diver..

day 1 before bracelet change:

Spencer PK · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:14:42 PM »

Quote from: tunafied on January 27, 2012, 06:44:54 PM

well,I had mine on bracelet since day one. Bought the president bracelet from Seiko Service center days before the arrival of watch itself.

I have a brand-new Jubilee waiting at home for the watch to show up today!

Did you just get your SKX399? Do they sell them locally there or did John help you out too?

tunafied · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:30:30 PM »

Quote from: Spencer PK on January 27, 2012, 07:14:42 PM

I have a brand-new Jubilee waiting at home for the watch to show up today!

Did you just get your SKX399? Do they sell them locally there or did John help you out too?

yup bro,thought I did mentioned to you too? same from John..

It was because of your thread regard skx399(that I got poisoned) and the secret man behind the purchases. Knew about this watch but haven't been paying much attention until I saw the pics again.. Decided to buy it for its nice dial... a really smooth deal done thanks to John.

Spencer PK · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2012, 12:21:26 AM »

it's here!

What a beauty, amazing - brand-new of course though it was made Feb 2011 - for a second I got my years mixed up and thought it was due to be made next month...

Thanks again John, what a great gesture to help me out with this - the poor guy had to go back to FedEx three times to get this done - amazing.

Redcoat · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2012, 01:02:11 AM »

Looking good! Looking forward to more pictures in the future.

jkchua · « **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2012, 02:15:59 AM »

No worries Spencer, the last time I just stayed at my grandma's house behind the mall where Fedex was and the guard allowed me park along the side fore free

Man your pics looks really great.. makes me want to get one for myself too! Maybe if I give up looking for the 401 then I'll get one

Spencer PK · « **Reply #24 on:** January 28, 2012, 03:27:40 AM »

Running great - totally flat accurate output on the timegrapher - amplitudes in the 240s - but it has 1.1 beat error - same beat error as my buddy who has a 7s62 dress watch that is accurate to a few seconds a month.

I'll probably leave it be.

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