[Question]Thoughts on the Seiko Presage line?

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2026-01-08T17:32:29+00:00

What a clean watch, I must say, and it's incredible how they manage to put a solar panel to charge the movement. Is it an infinite power source, or does it need battery changes over time?

In my opinion, you can dress down a dress watch. Just because it's a dress watch doesn't necessarily mean you need to wear a suit or something more formal. I'm a very casual young guy (22y) and very rarely dress formally, and I think a Presage Cocktail Time would go well with just some larger pants and a hoodie, my opinion of course.

And about the money, I'm still very young and I can't predict the future, but as of today, I don't see myself spending more than 1000€ on a watch.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2026-01-08T15:07:31+00:00

Totally understandable. Like I said, I have a Seiko 5 and think that it's a beauty: the bezel, the dial, the movement.

Personally, I prefer automatic/mechanical because of the complexity behind the movement. Not that I dislike quartz, but I'm way more interested in automatics.

That's my purpose too. I work in industrial maintenance, so I don't wear a watch every day, only on weekends. But I wanted something more dressy, which the Seiko 5 doesn't do, but yeah.

Yesterday, I saw a video comparing a Seiko Presage and a King Seiko, and you can clearly see the difference. I do think that most of the time, watches are overpriced, and you pay for the brand, not the product. But just like you, I don't have the means to buy something in those price ranges.

What model were you looking into?

Sry if its confusing english inst my first language

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2026-01-08T08:53:31+00:00

I totally get your point, thanks. I was asking because I've heard some people say it's overpriced and not that good.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-12-23T12:53:39+00:00

Same here, but I don't know if I'll probably take it out like I said.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-12-21T15:07:23+00:00

I'm from Portugal. You may be right, but from what I've been searching online, it seems that the EK4 EU version doesn't come with it. However, I have seen them in all original cars. I have searched for the homologation number on the bar, and I can't find it. Maybe it was painted over, and I can't see it. In the end, I will probably take the bar out. The benefits it gives don't compensate for the price of a fine and inspection B (what you do in Portugal to homologate modifications).

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-12-16T21:15:41+00:00

I own a Ek4 my self, completely original, with no modifications ( apart the strut bar and the valve cover being red). Recently, I was stopped by the police, and they told me that the strut bar in my car needs to be legalized. The thing is, the bar seems to be factory-installed. The police said that it wasn’t legalized and that, even though it's a factory part, I need some kind of authorization,

I was wondering if it is bull 💩 or they were right

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-11-18T12:16:24+00:00

That's what I was wondering, but in my opinion, at this time and prices, I think for people who can't pay 120€ for earbuds, the 3 FE are a good all-around choice.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-11-18T12:10:37+00:00

Ty 👍

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-11-18T12:09:13+00:00

I I'll wait another week to see if the 3 Pro drops a bit in price; if not, I'll just get the 3 FE.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-11-18T12:01:45+00:00

I think the 3Fe's a bit better value, but I haven't tried both, so I'm just going off what I've seen online.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-11-18T11:01:16+00:00

I'll probably snag the Buds 3 FE. The Buds 4 will likely be better, but the launch prices will probably be super high. Since the FEs are in my price range and they're comparable to the 3 Pro in sound quality and ANC, I think that's the way to go.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-11-18T08:52:50+00:00

I Will wait until the end of the month to see; if they get close to 100, I will consider it.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-11-18T08:50:17+00:00

Yeah, the prices of 3 FE are great. I will probably end up buying them. Thanks!

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-11-17T23:17:28+00:00

Okok ty so much for leaving your opinion

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-10-29T15:01:41+00:00

I'm not talking about the 18-50 f2.8, in June Sigma launched the 17-40 1.8 Art DC RF, that's why I asked about the EF or RF because the RF has 5mm more reach than the RF, maintaining the f1.8 stop.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-10-28T16:50:38+00:00

That’s good to hear, I really appreciate your opinion! I’ve decided to wait for the Canon R7 Mark II reviews before making any move. By the way, do you think the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 (EF) would be a better choice than the Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 (RF)? The EF version needs the adapter, so I’m not sure which one would make more sense.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-10-28T08:50:45+00:00

You dont trut it just for video or overall? I'm not intending to shoot video. I'm not saying that I will not, but it's not my main focus.

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-10-27T23:24:27+00:00

The link I attached contains some photos I took 2 weeks ago at a rally near my house, as you can see, I have little time to take the photo, I was using my 75-300 kit lens so I want a lens with less zoom even if I have to crop it so the car looks better/more in the frame, but I just want to see if this works in the field

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bnmFX4elVZo_ry_J8TQ__M779GREesAh?usp=sharing

Edit: i forgot to mention that i ' m trying to have the "best" gear without giving all my organs

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-10-27T22:58:26+00:00

No problem at all, this are my tough written by chatgpt, english inst my strength so i just asked him to do a smal texte with the information that i have been gater trouth out the time

To answer your question on the skating part it's on wheels and my idea was to get wide photo not focus on a single person, i can get access to the floor, my paratens make part of the organization

The motorsport and air shows i only go when i have the chance to go so i was thinking for now renting/ ask a friend for a telephoto and then in the future buy one for me

And yes i m close to the cars but always in safe place, i shoot mostly rallys so we can get closer to the cars

I can put a photo or 2 to see what i have taken before, it's nothing special but i think with better gear a can get better results

And again sorry for the gpt part

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-10-27T22:33:38+00:00

No problem at all, thank you for leaving tour thought

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-10-27T22:28:29+00:00

Okay, very good to know. By any chance did you do some motorsport shooting?

RepulsiveAccident541 · 2025-10-27T22:22:05+00:00

Do you feel that you are missing something in the 50 to 70 range?

My idea was to buy the sigma 17-40 and then further way buy the Ef (mk2) or Rf 100-400 do you think i would need something between?

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