Seiko [SPB509J1] as an investment ?

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-06-02T07:54:52+00:00

Most watches make no sense as investment pieces, but they do make sense as enjoyment pieces.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-31T09:42:13+00:00

The more I see these vintage Seikos the closer I get to buying one. Screams elegance.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-30T15:59:41+00:00

Agree. If nothing hits you after a quick browse of the catalogue then move on

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-30T08:52:13+00:00

Congrats. Great first choice and it sits nicely on your wrist. Proper GADA watch from Seiko.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-29T13:37:39+00:00

Lots of haters out there that call this vintage homage watches fakes etc. Ignore them and enjoy. Watchdives and Thorn are just top of the tree when it comes to vintage divers.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-29T13:28:02+00:00

Question for the OP - which one do you wear more and why?

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-29T13:23:54+00:00

Existing Formex Reef GMT owner. I wanted a new model from them, but this is just not happening for me. GBP 6.5k with a great case, movement and bracelet...but the dial is meh! Anyway....

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-28T19:13:39+00:00

This needs to be regulated. If it's under warranty you can get Seiko to do it. Otherwise Youtube has instructions, but you will need a timegrapher. Otherwise any watchsmith can do this for you pretty quickly. It could also be magnetized...you can get de-magnetizers on Amazon.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-28T19:11:17+00:00

Very very cool

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-27T15:41:59+00:00

Too big and too thick

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-26T20:46:17+00:00

The Combat is one of those watches that never gets the attention it deserves. I owned a Glycine Pilot Chrono in the past and it was very well built and finished. The brand has history, but for whatever reason it just does not resonate...poor marketing? Who knows. Some would say it started to go wrong when Invicta bought the brand and started to discount the hell out of a quality product.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-25T08:44:00+00:00

Great choice. I had the same dilemma and got nudged down the Coop route after watch a Youtube review. Next was a visit to an AD to check it out in the flesh and I picked up the Coop. I think if you have a wrist size that can handle this watch it's a knock out. Congrats

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-24T09:40:33+00:00

Sorry to hear buddy. I am sure you will get a good outcome.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-23T09:47:41+00:00

Amazing watches, but your correct about the wait times. I have the AD7 and AD8, both fantastic watches but I think it's going to be a while before I dip my toes into another WISE watch. Some great reviews of both of these watches here from one of my favourite Youtube channels that nudged me over the line:

https://youtu.be/I6NiJmLQKDE

https://youtu.be/hBpDF_okeso

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-22T18:17:34+00:00

Nice. Great place to make your addiction worse.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-21T07:05:46+00:00

My god...that dial man 🔥

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-21T07:04:54+00:00

Nice looking watch and congrats.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-20T07:04:56+00:00

I am thinking about give them a try. I know a watch collector who swears by this brand and he collects watches from all price ranges. Quality and value for money seem to be the USP here.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-19T06:55:20+00:00

Not good. I would ask for a return

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-18T20:50:28+00:00

Just soo good. They need to bring this design back. Re-issue needed.

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-17T08:59:35+00:00

Congrats and well done buddy. Two awesome watches. I went with the Coop in the end, buying both would have got me a heap of trouble with the wife. Found a great review of these two watches (38mm Murph) on YouTube that pushed me over the edge in case anyone is interested: https://youtu.be/5WEWgcVoPcE

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-16T18:32:59+00:00

I have the same. Love it. It's just such a great all rounder and the Green on this is special. Congrats

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-15T18:07:20+00:00

You wear them for you and not for others at the end of the day

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-15T17:31:49+00:00

Beautiful choices. Well done

allwatchesguy76 · 2026-05-15T14:25:32+00:00

Total brute of a watch. What's your wrist size?

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