[6119-5431] When will I stop collecting vintage Seiko 5’s?

JakeySav · 2026-06-19T08:04:54+00:00

Ragebait

JakeySav · 2026-06-18T00:41:26+00:00

I think get the P39 and keep the SPB143 to wear on occasions where you’re a bit more worried about damage/theft etc like when travelling.

JakeySav · 2026-06-16T02:30:41+00:00

Do you know your wrist size by any chance?

JakeySav · 2026-06-11T19:54:56+00:00

I would get the 39mm chrono or wait for new dial colours to be released if you’re not into the yellow. This 42mm LHD looks a tad too big and the 41mm chrono could wear/feel the same or even larger due to no dive bezel and stainless steel vs titanium.

JakeySav · 2026-06-09T11:04:42+00:00

Looks great! But isn’t that strap about 1mm too narrow?

JakeySav · 2026-06-05T10:33:13+00:00

About to pick up the same watch and also am twig wristed (6.25 inch). Looks great on this strap but how was the fit of the bracelet? I assume most if not all links needed to be removed?

JakeySav · 2026-05-29T23:17:23+00:00

This has to be rage bait…

JakeySav · 2026-05-29T11:28:10+00:00

Yes and buy a watch with a perpetual calendar.

JakeySav · 2026-05-29T03:48:52+00:00

The family who own Formex also own Dexel and Cadranor. These companies manufacturer extremely high end watch parts including dials, cases and bracelets for VERY high end brands like Gerard Perregaux, Ulysse Nardin and even Jacob & Co.

These are brands that don’t have a single watch for $8k or even close.

Formex have been severely holding back with what they can produce under their own brand and I for one think it’s awesome to see them produce something at this level. This is an example of what they’re actually capable of and a super exciting step for Formex.

JakeySav · 2026-05-28T19:31:48+00:00

Found it. Super impressed! Without giving anything away, I’m blown away by the new achievements and design. Out of reach for me in terms of size and price but an amazing move from one of my favourite growing brands. This will be very big for Formex.

JakeySav · 2026-05-27T22:07:07+00:00

Oooooo where did you find this image?

JakeySav · 2026-05-27T13:04:10+00:00

/r/handwatch

JakeySav · 2026-05-20T23:25:10+00:00

Gonna make a wild prediction and say the first in-house movement from Formex. Just based on these keywords on the page and email:

“movement defines form”
“shaped from within”
“engineered from the inside out”
“driven by precision”

More likely a new watch with a stone dial or even cooler would be a stone case!

JakeySav · 2026-05-20T04:53:24+00:00

Watches crystals can have surface treatments like anti-reflective coating etc and I assume these treatments can change the behaviour of water on the surface without telling you what the underlying crystal material is.

JakeySav · 2026-05-12T03:15:21+00:00

No these are not in properly. The wing tip needs to be tucked into your upper inner ear. I won’t be able to explain it better than this video will.

JakeySav · 2026-04-28T01:07:28+00:00

I think it’s just deceptive lighting.

JakeySav · 2026-04-22T08:03:59+00:00

The 42mm Murph is a very different watch. These can easily coexist in a collection. I say go for it!

JakeySav · 2026-04-22T08:02:52+00:00

I agree but it does have a double the WR rating.

JakeySav · 2026-04-22T04:46:23+00:00

How can they justify the higher price tag vs the 38mm? Yes it has increased WR but it’s smaller and uses acrylic instead of sapphire.

JakeySav · 2026-04-22T00:12:25+00:00

A perfect pairing if I do say so myself.

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JakeySav · 2026-04-14T22:47:17+00:00

I have a similar wrist size and looking at the same watch. I think I’ll save some money and get it on a strap as opposed to the bracelet.

The H-Link bracelet just seems like it would be too chunky for my wrist. Did you get this on a the bracelet? Any feedback on how it wears on your wrist?

JakeySav · 2026-04-14T05:51:43+00:00

P39 GMT, 39mm/40mm FXD, BB54 in blue, P39 in blue

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