What is Seiko Quality in Your Eyes ?

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DAHASCO

Discussion Starter · 17 d ago

What do you consider Quality in a Seiko watch, Any Seiko watch, Need not be a GS or ??? Is it the looks ? Weight ? Someone told you it is Quality ? Let's hear what you say...

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funkster

· #2 · 17 d ago

For me it's all about the detail - the brushing of the case, the intricacies of the dial, the polish on the hands...
I'm not a watchmaker and I rarely see inside my watches, but I am clear about what makes a 'quality' Seiko on these external features

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coffee

· #3 · 16 d ago

For me it's making the effort to create an original design. Then it's the amazing dials and cases they have. Below $1,000, they offer the best bang for buck in this for me personally, compared to other brands.

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Watchoolookinat

· #4 · 16 d ago

I like that all the movements are made by Seiko. They seem built up to a quality rather than down to a price so that your Salaryman with a Seiko 5 has a very good dependable watch. I think Seikos have integrity.

zeke441

· #5 · 16 d ago

Stainless cases, in house movements, water proof/resistant, the fact that I have dozens of 'budget' watches 40-50 years old and they run like new, accurate and tough. They were really meant to last.

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Vette Enthusiast

· #6 · 16 d ago

Seiko quality in my eyes is the fact they do everything in-house from movements to crystals, cases, and dials. I do not think anybody in the business does dials, cases, and hands better than Seiko. When you look at some of the offerings on the GS side, their attention to detail is second to none.

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zeke441

· #7 · 16 d ago

Vette Enthusiast said:
Seiko quality in my eyes is the fact they do everything in-house from movements to crystals, cases, and dials. I do not think anybody in the business does dials, cases, and hands better than Seiko. When you look at some of the offerings on the GS side, their attention to detail is second to none.

There is no way anyone could watch this video and not say Seiko is a contender for top quality high end watches.

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seikoshareholder

· #8 · 16 d ago

As another user said the fact that they do everything from the ground up and in house. And while you can obviously see the attention to detail and quality in the higher end pieces, to me its also the fact that you can see it in the "lower" end pieces. The fact that they can craft some very nice looking watches at more affordable prices is a testament to their quality as a company, not only watchmakers. Also the fact that many of their vintage pieces are highly sought out to this day. Lastly, to me the way parts and watches are categorized and organized is a testament to their quality. I used to think it was all a bit hard to find and messy in terms of parts, instructions, etc. But that's before I encountered other brands, like Rado for example, where it is impossible to find as much information as we can find on Seikos.

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Watchoolookinat

· #9 · 16 d ago

zeke441 said:
Stainless cases, in house movements, water proof/resistant, the fact that I have dozens of 'budget' watches 40-50 years old and they run like new, accurate and tough. They were really meant to last.

I've a '74 7009 (the amber dialled one for WRUW watchers) that came back from it's service with timegrapher details. +3 sec a day. For a 50 year old budget watch? That's quality.

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SeikoPsycho2

· #10 · 16 d ago

Variety, Affordability, Quality................

In the words of my late Father as I presented him with a orange 6548 diver: "Wow, it's a Psycho, that's a Good watch"

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peterrizzo

· #11 · 15 d ago

Bright and durable ( on a daily basis, and over the years ) lume, excellent and durable movements,
and some of the best design in the history of watches. That's what sets Seiko apart for me, but
from outside of my perspective, i see this tremendously varied output of so many different and
disparate designs, i think it's amazing that they can do that, too. There are Seiko fans who hardly
know the watches that i love and know, and there are Seikos that i've never known to exist that
i will love, one day.

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vincentg

· #12 · 15 d ago

For me "Seiko quality" is a package deal and certainly tiered based on price. While not all of my Seiko's exhibit true grammar of design, they all do, for me anyway, exude a similar vocabulary that appeals to me. On the emotional side the lack of pretentiousness is a huge plus and at the same time they take themselves very seriously and have proven again and again to be up to any horological challenge they set their mind to. I recently purchased a watch for a future HS graduation gift for one of our Grandsons, it was as new full kit, $100 and I love the watch, not that I would wear it per se, too small, but dang, point me to another $100 watch that I would possibly feel the same about. My Wife agreed at the unboxing and then I got out my Sarb to compare it to and there is no comparison, but the Sarb cost 3-4 times as much, maybe more these days. Sellers pic

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Katgirl

· #13 · 15 d ago

vincentg said:
For me "Seiko quality" is a package deal and certainly tiered based on price. While not all of my Seiko's exhibit true grammar of design, they all do, for me anyway, exude a similar vocabulary that appeals to me. On the emotional side the lack of pretentiousness is a huge plus and at the same time they take themselves very seriously and have proven again and again to be up to any horological challenge they set their mind to. I recently purchased a watch for a future HS graduation gift for one of our Grandsons, it was as new full kit, $100 and I love the watch, not that I would wear it per se, too small, but dang, point me to another $100 watch that I would possibly feel the same about. My Wife agreed at the unboxing and then I got out my Sarb to compare it to and there is no comparison, but the Sarb cost 3-4 times as much, maybe more these days. Sellers pic
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I love those little Seiko 5’s! Nice gift!

Kat

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coffee

· #14 · 14 d ago

DAHASCO said:
What do you consider Quality in a Seiko watch, Any Seiko watch, Need not be a GS or ??? Is it the looks ? Weight ? Someone told you it is Quality ? Let's hear what you say...

A 2:37 video is worth more than a thousand words.

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3366carlos

· #15 · 14 d ago

My 7548 still working after I bought it used. That's quality, not to mention the spring drive diver I want to buy.

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Katgirl

· #16 · 13 d ago

For me, I own about 100 watches, perhaps 50 are Seikos. Obviously, I find tremendous value in them. I was impressed with the quality, at the price point, from my very first two- tone ladies dress quartz watch, in the early eighties. At the time, Seiko was considered somewhat upscale.
I’ve been impressed by Seiko, ever since. I own vintage pieces, and modern pieces, in different price ranges. All of them punch above their weight. I do have a few gripes. They should sign the crowns of any piece that lists for over $500.00. They could also work on improving their bracelets. Lately, they are skimping on the clasps’ micro adjusts. I don’t mind the pins and collars, when sizing, because they are very secure, though a PITA to work on. Seiko should ditch the stamped metal clasps, in favor of milled ones. A lot of inexpensive micro brands are supplying better bracelets, than Seiko.
Overall, though, you are getting a totally in house manufacture movement wrist watch, from a very reputable watch company, at a very fair price. As far as I’m aware, nothing is outsourced. That’s impressive!

Kat

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Watchoolookinat

· #17 · 13 d ago

SeikoPsycho2 said:
Variety, Affordability, Quality................

In the words of my late Father as I presented him with a orange 6548 diver: "Wow, it's a Psycho, that's a Good watch"

Your Old Man nailed it. They ARE 'Good Watches'. That's it.

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vincentg

· #18 · 13 d ago

I am currently infatuated with early quartz and a 9F is in my future at some time but my Nov 1980 7548-7000 that I bought simply because it had just arrived from Japan in a big buyee lot and it was cheap, $160 and had just been serviced, I put it on an oem SKX bracelet and fell instantly in love with the watch. I have no idea why I never owned one before. Then a very nice buy on a Sept 82 6458-6000 to gift to my son, it had also just been serviced and he has not taken it off since unboxing at Christmas. Then I saw this March 85 7548-7009 SQ for $120 being sold for parts or repair and I could not resist. I am doing a test on Fridays I hacked the two 7548s and a '91 issued CWC G10 to WWV over four weeks ago, just for grins. I am so pleased with the results, yesterday the CWC was +4 and the 7548s are not far off. Seikos make me happy, seems like every day and then some

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bigbluekyle

· #19 · 13 d ago (Edited)

I actually have very fond memories of the good old days when Seikos flew under the radar and you could buy Seiko divers and chronographs at very reasonable prices. I would encounter people wearing a Fake Rolex at my local watch shop and after seeing the Seiko on my wrist would comment . . . "Oh it's just a Seiko". I would just smile and snicker!

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Evolutionary Reject

· #20 · 7 d ago

Quality = longevity in my eyes. I am sure there are plenty other watch manufacturers with 50+ year old examples that look damn near new. Maybe because I am drawn to the Seiko brand due to style cues and design, but it seems every other browse I see any number of immaculate 50+ year old Seikos. It is impressive and testament to their quality.

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