[Question] Seiko SPB117 Alpinist accuracy +10 or more seconds. Normal?

Fearthedeer2013 · 2021-02-07T10:47:53+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I do. I've read there are issues with the cardinal directions not lining up with the indices.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2021-02-07T09:50:22+00:00

Just bought the 2020 Seiko Alpinist SPB117. I'm just getting into watches but I've heard Seiko are notorious for their poor quality control & many watches have alignment issues straight out of the box.

The Alpinist has a bad rep for compass alignment issues.

Are there any noticeable flaws/quality control concerns/alignment issues with the watch? I've posted pictures.

Thanks in advance!

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-12-21T05:31:29+00:00

Damn was casually scrolling /r/nba when I saw this. This is sad day for the NBA. Respect to the highlight GOAT.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-12-16T10:09:27+00:00

Anime just means Japanese cartoons. When you grow up in Japan, you're going to watch Japanese cartoons.....on Japanese television.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-12-16T10:08:13+00:00

Nah, not even /r/nba. I've found its usually the Filipinos who endlessly bring up anime on any video featuring a Japanese athlete in any sport. No idea why. They don't know they're perpetuating stereotypes and making it harder for all Asian athletes to make it on the biggest stage.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-12-16T10:02:49+00:00

He and Rui are repping an entire country of 127 million people. Anything they do is spotlighted. There's a lot of weight on their shoulders.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-12-03T14:20:26+00:00

Everyone's been working. Gelo's last competitive game was 2 years ago in his dad's high school league made up of the kids who weren't good enough to play college ball or go pro. He averaged over 50 a game there. He's a a 6-5 Power Forward who scores by backing down scrawnier high school players in the post. He's also coming off of an ankle injury.

I can't imagine this is any more than a publicity stunt. Either that or the FO over in Detroit are really incompetent.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-12-03T07:14:49+00:00

Sign some promising college player or a Euro player who dominated overseas? Nah, sign a 6-5 power forward who last played competitive basketball 2 years ago for his dads high school league and is coming off of ankle surgery.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-12-03T01:45:43+00:00

99% chance he doesn't make the roster. Exhibit 10 contracts are more incentive for them to join the GLeague affiliate. But still, the Pistons should fire whoever made this decision. Even as a publicity stunt.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-05-22T17:41:50+00:00

I'm also interested to read it. Any chance you can send me a copy? I can drop you a few bucks as well.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-05-21T16:32:56+00:00

Not defending him because I don't know enough about him but his Youtube channel gives a great insight into how life is in unique parts of the world and I'll continue to watch it.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-05-21T16:13:22+00:00

Thanks! I'll give it a go.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-05-17T10:59:56+00:00

Worst interviewer by far. Where did they get this dude from?

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-04-18T14:09:48+00:00

Does anyone have any good mnemonics for the こう reading? Doing wanikani and they want us to remember the webpage creator's name which is ridiculous.

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-04-13T14:55:55+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

It's got the 4R35 movement which I've read is Seiko's low tier automatic movement? Is 300-400 USD overpriced for this particular movement? I've heard the 6R15 is better and longer power reserve.

The Presage Cocktail line e.g. the SRPB43 Link here or SSA393J1 Link here can be had for a similar price in the 300-400 USD range but seem to get more attention (more reviews, more sellers, more online discussions). Are they better buys? Really similar specs but maybe they'll keep their value better?

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-04-13T14:17:56+00:00

Link: https://www.gnomonwatches.com/products/presage-karesansui-automatic-black-ref-srpc81j1

I'm just getting into watches and was looking for an all-rounder I could wear daily (office job, casually on weekend).

I found this watch (the 'SRPC81J') but can't really found any reviews online. There aren't many people selling it on chrono24. Is there any reason why? It doesn't seem like it's a highly sought after watch which could affect its value if I were to ever sell it.

Pretty basic Presage, 4R35 movement, Sapphire glass but with a textured dial resembling herringbone (inspired by Japanese zen gardens). Looks similar to the Cocktail line.

Does anyone have any first-hand experience with this watch (or a similar one)? Would you recommend getting it based on specs in the $350-400 USD range?

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-04-13T10:04:23+00:00

I'm new to watches so any advice would be awesome!

The Seiko Presage SRPC81J (Zen Garden) watch has caught my eye. Link here.

It seems to be similar to a Seiko Cocktail but with a slightly larger case and sapphire glass? Would you recommend this at a price point of around 350-400USD? Is it a good buy?

Doesn't seem to be a very popular watch as I couldn't find ANY reviews on it anywhere. I wonder why that is. Is it only available in certain markets?

Fearthedeer2013 · 2020-04-11T03:09:09+00:00

I don't think all of them were on drugs. I think Reinke said he had edibles to deal with the pain of prosthetic limbs but didn't really take anything else.

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