This time round, l had the opportunity to handle the other Seiko 5 Sports model that I mentioned in my post titled “Update on Seiko 5 models in Singapore“. As mentioned the post, this model does not have a rotating bezel like most Seiko 5 Sports models do. It is also has an unusual case design that is different from its Seiko 5 counterparts.
Let’s take a look.
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Fans of JDM Orient watches are probably familiar with the Orient SOMES by now. It is nicknamed “Orient SOMES” because the leather strap was made by SOMES, a Japanese horse riding equipment manufacturer.
Recently, my local Orient distributor brought the lesser known cousin of the Orient SOMES into the local market. I’ve got a specimen here so let me post some pictures of it and perhaps owners of the Orient SOMES can tell me how similar the two watches are.
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After wearing the SBDC011 for three weeks, I am convinced that the watch gels with me even though it is not a dive watch. So I went on and got myself the black SBDC013.
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Here’s a Seiko 5 Sports model that was released in the Singapore market recently. I posted a cellphone shot in a previous blog entry and was surprised by amount of attention it received. So this time round, I am posting some proper pictures and information for those who are interested.
Let’s take a look.
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This time round, I had the opportunity to handle an international market Orient. This is a fairly new model and according to Orient’s website, the model number is EM7A003B. However, the model number on the hangtag is FEM7A003B. There is the alphabet ‘F’ on in front.
Let’s take a look.
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Went to Big Time last weekend to look at the SBBN019 in person. This is a commemorative watch for the 45th Anniversary of Seiko diver’s watch and is limited to 300 pieces only.
I took many photos with my trusty cellphone camera and I’m glad they came out pretty well.
Here’s a photo review of the watch.
Seiko released a new shrouded diver (SBBN019) to commemorate the 45th anniversary of its diver’s watch. Included in the package is a metal card that list out some of their landmark divers with many listed as “world’s first”.
In this post, I shall attempt to put a picture to each of the watches listed. Please let me know if I got any of them wrong.
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I finally picked up the new Seiko Fieldmaster SBDC011, a field watch in the tuna can body. This is my fourth automatic tuna can after the 6159-7010, SBDX005 and SBDX011.
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Orient celebrated its 60th Anniversary on 13th July 2010 and a “60th Anniversary” limited edition watch was released to commemorate the event. There are two variants of the watch, one with stainless steel case and another one with a gold(4 micron) plated case.
Each variant is limited to 1500 pieces worldwide and I am privileged to be able to pick up the stainless steel variant.
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