GUG - Seiko SKZ231 Map Meter

[takashi]

Quoted from some websites:
"... This is the meanest of all..."

I think I have to agree with that statement. For under 250USD shipped, this is a perfect candidate for those who are looking for top of the line Seiko 5 watches with additional functionality but not necessarily useful (i.e.: the map meter).

The pictures say it all, this watch is very nicely built. The only disappointment is the plastic part used near the crown. Lume doesn't disappoint but my preference is still with SuperLuminova. This one uses Lumibrite if I am not mistaken.

Here you go:

By sheer luck I got a good number too. 8D0100

 

[lan61t]

nicee one taka, with the lume u can always relume it right? especially with your lume skill

 

[trailboss99]

I'd actualy find that usefull.
You're right about the plastic, what a shame.


Col.

 

[mw1015]

nice watch there taka. any possibility of a lume shot?

 

[fakemaster]

What is your opinion on the rubberized centerlinks?

 

[takashi]

No the centre link is not ruberised... That is Solid End Link (SEL) and solid bracelet. As I told you, for the price, it blows any reps away. I know the design could have been better and without the plastic but then again, at this price, hard to beat..

Lumeshot coming soon.

This pretty much sums it up... Like Glow Inc v10 Quality?

I didn't show it clearly but it's sandwich dial, similar to Panerai and part of the dial is actually slightly raised up to create 3Dish effect.

 

[mw1015]

lume looks impressive! this is a pretty decent option for people looking for something different. black bracelet and caseback is not something you see everyday. thanks for the post taka

 

[levelmanroger]

I've said it before and I'll say it again... SEIKO ROCKS!!

 

[pennerei]

looks good...i like it. How much is the price?
Here in Germany is about 420$ :skeptical:

 

[levelmanroger]

looks good...i like it. How much is the price?
Here in Germany is about 420$ :skeptical:

I did a quick Google search and found it for as low as $214 with free shipping. More searching could produce better results.

 

[mw1015]

check ebay i've seen em for about $240 USD + shipping

 

[takashi]

Cheapest I have found is indeed 220USD inclusive shipping worldwide. Many of the sellers are from Singapore.

I can recommend this: www.skywatches.com.sg/watches

 

[avenger007]

I've said it before and I'll say it again... SEIKO ROCKS!!

+1! You can't beat Seiko for out of the box lume, IMO. I could land planes with my Monster.

 

[takashi]

@pennerei: I know, you can use that website for cheaper price. Or try ebay.

 

[z9opw3zj]

Hey Taka, congrats with a great watch!

I should know (I'm 890596)

 

[takashi]

I guess they are using base-16 (hexadecimal) numbers for the serial number then... It just space saving on Seiko's part and a smart one. I can imagine Seiko makes millions of watches per year.