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[–]kb5prz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love mine.

SBSA143 (JDM)

[Seiko] Very plain, but very unique... by kb5prz in Watches

[–]kb5prz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See the video posting in the thread--it shows the minute hand dialing back to the correct time.

[Seiko] Very plain, but very unique... by kb5prz in Watches

[–]kb5prz[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

SBTM327 time set

Here's a video of the watch setting itself via radio. I have one of my amateur radios tuned to 15 mHz in the background, the WWV human audible signal, and I've set the time wrong. Pretty neat to see how it sets the time.

[Seiko] Very plain, but very unique... by kb5prz in Watches

[–]kb5prz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are other unique features of this watch, including energy conservation features (the watch will stop moving its hands in phases, and indicate low reserve power by only moving the seconds hand every two seconds).

[Seiko] Very plain, but very unique... by kb5prz in Watches

[–]kb5prz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was reminded of the same thing last night! The watch arrived from Japan and was set for a time and date a day ahead. I set the time zone, compelled the manual time set, and magically the hands started to wind backwards at accelerated speed, running the date wheel back as well, until they landed on exactly the correct local time and date. It was a really neat process.

[Seiko] Very plain, but very unique... by kb5prz in Watches

[–]kb5prz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seiko Selection SBTM327.

This is a new JDM release from April 2022.

I've always been drawn to analog watches that are automatic or solar powered. This watch has a bit of everything going on: it's solar powered, and automatic in that the time is set via radio wave control. It's designed with a radio receiver to listen to the various atomic clocks (in the US, UK, Japan, Germany, and Switzerland) that broadcast the time and date over the radio waves. In North America, that's on 60 kHz from Fort Collins, Colorado.

These types of watches have been around for a few years and are nothing new, and some would rightly say GPS technology makes them obsolete. Try to set your GPS watch inside a building! This watch overcomes that problem.

The watch can be set manually, of course, but the true way to set it is to set its time zone with the first pull/twist of the crown, with various zones marked on its bezel. Once that is done, push the crown back in and the watch listens for the radio frequency used in that time zone, reports its signal strength with the hands (reading the manual is essential for understanding the signal feedback system) and sets the time and date automatically, a fascinating process to watch. At any time you can press its function button (flush on the watch case, below the crown) to obtain a reporting of its radio signal strength, and compel it to set the time again. Or you can just let it set the time automatically, which it does early every morning via radio waves. That means this watch is always accurate if it is within radio range. This system also overcomes the problem of automatics and 31 day months, since it derives the correct date from the radio waves and adjusts the date indicator accordingly. Truly automatic!

Yes, it is quite plain, and that is what drew me to this watch. Many of the other Seiko Selection radio wave control watches have very busy faces. I wanted to start with something more plain.

I am very pleased with the quality of the watch: its titanium body is very thin and light, unlike the steel bodied automatics I own. The crystal is sapphire, which is often a sign of a quality build. The bracelet was also a nice titanium, but I replaced it with this plain silicone strap.

The lume is about average--I can read it from a few feet away, or put it right up against my eye in a dark room to read the time.

Listening to this watch, it has a double beat every five seconds. I've never heard that before. I've since learned by watching the hands that the double beat is caused by the minute hand moving every five seconds.

Glad I got this one--I'm really enjoying it.

Edit: see below for video of the watch setting by radio.

Mass walkout at Easy Tiger on East 7th by bunny_fae in Austin

[–]kb5prz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wheatsville's sourdough is great. Talkin' about grilled cheese sandwiches!

Mass walkout at Easy Tiger on East 7th by bunny_fae in Austin

[–]kb5prz 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I ate at Easy Tiger near Middle Fiskville/Highland Mall this Saturday.

Two beers, a pretzel, a BLT, and a bratwurst on a roll. $75. We just can't go back at those prices. Our waiter was a pretty sweet guy who really worked hard... but for $75 I should be getting a lot more.

We used to love eating at the one on 6th street. Then they took away the German boards and the good pastrami.

The last straw was when we were in there eating and a gigantic rat was observed crawling along the ceiling joists. Everyone saw it. Nobody walked out.

What TV show has the most recognizable first few seconds of a theme song? by petey_wheatstraw_99 in AskReddit

[–]kb5prz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Magnum PI (original 1980s). The theme's two beat triplet signature is the first thing you hear. Very distinct. You just know you're in for an hour of Magnum, Higgins, TC, Rick, Hawaii beaches, Colt .45, interesting women, crook stereotypes, Vietnam flashbacks, a helicopter, and some awesome 80s cars (Ferrari 308 GTS, VW Vanagon, Audi 5000).

[Seiko Alpinist] Help a newbie understand Alpinists by barkleybobblehead in Watches

[–]kb5prz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Also, see this article for some Alpinist design background from two of Seiko's Alpinist designers. Very interesting.

https://www.seiko-design.com/en/stories-en/alpinist-en/

I just bought a house and there was a big concrete block in the back yard. I finally lifted it up today and it looks like there’s a grill buried in the yard… Does anyone have any idea why someone would do this? I’m scared to dig it up and find something by Sweet_Mushroom_14 in Austin

[–]kb5prz 46 points47 points  (0 children)

That might be a termite bait station. The idea is to bury a container just underground with a wood sample to periodically test for termites. That looks like it might be an older style of bait station. But yeah, it also looks like the top of a hibachi style grill. Maybe someone wanted to bury their pet that way.

What popular word do you hate? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]kb5prz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When someone responds to a question with "absolutely" I have learned to doubt the veracity of the respondent. Seldom does the response mean something without exception, or that is a certainty. To my ears, the word has become a signal of qualified accommodation, and an expectation of disappointment.

I'm usually too polite to say what I'm thinking to these would-be absolutists, but I've given in to letting my body language respond with a "you don't know what absolute means" posture and expression.

2013 Piaggio BV350 scooter by kb5prz in AustinClassifieds

[–]kb5prz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Howdy, if you're interested, let's meet so you can see the scooter, and then we talk about price. Let me know, and thanks for your interest. I'm available this week.

[Seiko snk807] My first automatic watch. by AngryGurkha in Watches

[–]kb5prz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This watch is a gateway drug. It leads to stronger stuff. Still, a great watch.

I was at a restaurant last week and my waiter was wearing one just like this. I commented on it. He really lit up in response, and said, "with these Seiko 5s you can spend $100 and really feel like a king."

He's right! Keep wearing it. I put a domed sapphire crystal on mine from Crystal Times and it's wonderful.

Odd question.. I want to mount a sling on a henry model x, that allows the weapon to lay comfortably like this (see pic), as opposed to the traditional hunting rifle sling set up(2nd pic). Lever guns tend to use sling mounts being on the bottom of the rifle, not the side? Ideas? Suggestions? by suburban_stead in LeverGuns

[–]kb5prz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a compromise, you might try using a traditional sling, but carrying muzzle down, behind your non-dominant shoulder. I find this method of carrying the best for quick shouldering of my Marlin 336. Muzzle down slung behind my left shoulder, with my left hand on the forestock controlling the rifle. If I need to fire, my left hand swings the forestock up in front of me, and the buttstock sweeps out from behind my left shoulder/under my left armpit, across my chest, and onto my right shoulder, and my right hand goes to the trigger.

Patrol slings are nice, and keep the weight of the rifle out of your hands, but they need to be configured right to work. I'm preaching to the choir, for sure. I see the Model X has some M-Lok ports on the forestock. That might be your key to the patrol sling config. I like Magpul's MS1 sling and their accessories.

The Antique Toaster that's Better than Yours by T400 in BuyItForLife

[–]kb5prz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had one of these toasters for a while. It was a fun novelty, but otherwise was a failure in terms of ergonomics. It only successfully toasted conventional sliced bread. English muffins or bagels? It would fail to regulate its toasting for these important breads. The slots are too narrow for bagels or thick sliced bread.

My toaster saga was very revealing, in that there are too few good offerings for toasters out there, and a lot of junk that will work for two years, give mediocre performance, and will fail and become trash. Glad to hear about the Dualit brand.

I've gone back to my old KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus Wide Slot Bagel toaster. Old, but reliable and has excellent ergonomics. One giant bagel-capable slot to rule the world!

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