Topic: 2012 limited edition Seiko- SRP233K1 (Read 1374 times)

mark · « **on:** February 04, 2012, 09:48:43 AM »

I'm still waiting for my favorite watch store to get some of these in stock.

I understand the shroud is a rubber/plastic material, which is a big turn off for me. But, just the fact of the watch being bright red, kinda makes me want one.

What are YOUR thoughts?

bur · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:09:17 AM »

Not sure about the shroud but really like the dial,hands,bezel and strap!!

MikeyT · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:30:18 AM »

To each his own, I guess. It doesn't work for me.

Vundu · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:37:55 AM »

For some reason I like it.

jkchua · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:40:50 AM »

Shroud is rubber. Looks really great especially if you like racing

Khadgar · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:54:23 AM »

I liked it since I saw it. It´s just so crazy that you have to admire it

14060 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2012, 12:28:59 PM »

I have the gold and black one. Would have preferred this one if it was available then. Not bad for a sub US$300 watch.

mark · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2012, 01:40:55 PM »

Quote from: 14060 on February 04, 2012, 12:28:59 PM

I have the gold and black one. Would have preferred this one if it was available then. Not bad for a sub US$300 watch.

Wow, where did you find one for less than $300?

watches88.com is selling them for $499 plus shipping-

http://www.watches88.com/pd-seiko-superior-diver-s-200m-limited-edition-1300pcs-automatic-srp233k1.cfm

I've heard others say they paid around $400...

Not sure what my local dealer will price them at, but hope to find out soon.

cooliend · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:24:31 PM »

The red version has a MSRP of S$735 in Singapore (~US$600). People have seen it selling in the ~S$450-500 range... that'd still make it ~$400 locally, and the gold/black would be a bit more. Malaysia or other countries could be selling it for less, I guess...

buddy13 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:48:01 PM »

Seiko really needs to come up with something decent...

The only interesting watch they've come up with the last few years is the reissue Golden Tuna.

at2011 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:54:17 PM »

I'm on the fence on this one. Cool looking dial, but for a $600 watch I'm surprised they used plastic or rubber on it

mark · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:01:40 PM »

Over the past few years, I've watched the Japanese yens value shoot through the roof, while the US dollar has been dropping.

I've also noticed more plastic/rubber parts on Seiko's new offerings.

Which leads me to wonder about the new 4R35/36/37 movements...

Even with the currency disparities, I see very low priced Seiko 5 watches with this new movement. Winding and hacking gets me excited since I've always connected it to the top quality 6R15, but not really sure what to expect from the 4R36 day-date.

DAHASCO · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:01:59 PM »

Well, I do like the shape of the second hand

Scubapro · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2012, 05:56:35 PM »

Not my taste, however there is one for sale on SCWF at the moment if you like:

http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php/topic,28041.0.html

mark · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2012, 06:55:35 PM »

Thanks for the link-

Personally, I don't think I want it that bad...

If I can get one for less than $400, I MIGHT pull the trigger.

14060 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:23:14 AM »

For some reason seikos are way cheaper here in the Philippines.

Read more about this model here.

http://www.philippinewatchclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=11872

mark · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2012, 08:24:05 AM »

Quote from: 14060 on February 05, 2012, 01:23:14 AM

For some reason seikos are way cheaper here in the Philippines.

Read more about this model here.

http://www.philippinewatchclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=11872

Wow-

Thanks for that link.

I guess I need to join the Philippine watch club, since it's in English. (I'm an American expat that's not fluent in Tagalog)

mark · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:40:45 PM »

After reading up on the "baby tuna" as it's called on other forums, I'm realizing my chances are slim on finding one at a discounted price. If my local watch store only gets one watch, there are already people on the waiting list ahead of me.

I guess I'll just search around town tomorrow and try to get lucky, since they started appearing at local Seiko dealers yesterday.

Aurelius · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:22:44 PM »

A plastic shroud for $500? No thanks. If that had a stainless or aluminum shroud I would be all over it. As it is they should slap a 5 on it and lower the price by half imho.

mark · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:50:48 PM »

I'm wondering if Seiko will mass produce this watch in more mainstream colors after the limited editions are all sold.

And, maybe put a 5 on the dial and lower the price???

I'm still a beginner in this hobby, so I really don't have a clue about it.

TheFastest · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2012, 04:56:48 PM »

Someone else can have "mine."

Ted · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:11:54 PM »

Quote from: Aurelius on February 05, 2012, 03:22:44 PM

A plastic shroud for $500? No thanks. If that had a stainless or aluminum shroud I would be all over it. As it is they should slap a 5 on it and lower the price by half imho.

I'd be worried about the plastic shroud rotting away or cracking, similar to what happens to G-Shock bezels over time. And then Seiko probably wouldn't make replacement shrouds readily available either.

mark · « **Reply #22 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:46:20 AM »

Well, I'd much rather be in the hunt for one of these-

http://www.watchtime.com/2011/04/seiko-ananta-dive-chronographh-sportura-alarm-chronograph/

But the $4700 suggested retail price makes me take pause...

I like the look of the Sumo. But to me even a 22mm strap seems kinda thin for a big diver. I can't imagine being happy with a 20mm lug width.

There's the Orient M force, I guess. I like it, but never tried an Orient.

Any other suggestions?

$400-$500 auto diver that will retain some value?

Aurelius · « **Reply #23 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:53:16 AM »

If you like that one then try one of these SSC0154 Solar Divers. I think they're in the $400 ballpark (but I could be wrong). Other colours are available but I don't remember the model #s. Picture borrowed from the net.
Edit; Actuaslly found one on the bay with a BIN of $249

mark · « **Reply #24 on:** February 06, 2012, 03:15:55 AM »

Hey Aurelius,

Thanks for the suggestion.

I read a couple of threads on here about the solar divers, and they're nice.

But I don't wear quartz watches.

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