[dotwatchworks]

Caseback pics of SARB059 "Made in Japan"/ "China-panese" JDM Alpinist

Here's on I opened up on the job today...and this is what I found..

 

[minidriver]

Re: Caseback pics of SARB059 "Made in Japan"/ "China-panese" JDM Alpinist

Oh my!!!!!!!!


Proof positive that Seiko has been ripping us off!!! Scandal!!!!!!!!!!!


Send me all your unwanted China-panese watches at the address in the link. )

 

[dotwatchworks]

Re: Caseback pics of SARB059 "Made in Japan"/ "China-panese" JDM Alpinist

Proof that China can make some very fine cases!!

 

[minidriver]

Re: Caseback pics of SARB059 "Made in Japan"/ "China-panese" JDM Alpinist

[size=2em]Proof that China can make some very [size=2em]fine[size=2em] cases!!

AMEN BROTHER!!!


ADD TO THAT SOME FINELY CRAFTED BRACELETS/CLASPS TOO. >

 

[henry t]

Re: Caseback pics of SARB059 "Made in Japan"/ "China-panese" JDM Alpinist

I'll call that a Japina (Japan + China) Seiko. )

It is pretty common nowadays. Some of the Japanese brand tools I sell are made in China, the whole thing.

 

[Seikojohn]

Re: Caseback pics of SARB059 "Made in Japan"/ "China-panese" JDM Alpinist

Here's on I opened up on the job today...and this is what I found..

We have the exact same situation with watches labeled "Swiss Made" that we have with those labeled "Made in Japan". You can't tell from the label that parts are produced offshore. The swiss have at least identified the percentage of content needed before that country of origin label can be used. Does anyone know what the percentage cutoff is for japanese watches and what the exclusions are?