Custom Seikos
Nov 21, 2011 | 10:32 PM
#41
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You could. But IIRC, his prices for a base watch were very competitive. He also sell completes. I think most people buy pre-assembled watches from him.
Nov 21, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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From one amateur to another, yes, you can do that. Or if he offers something you like that he's already done, saves you the trouble of buying a base watch and gathering the bits. Maybe cheaper that way, but I'd rather not deal with the hassle.
Nov 21, 2011 | 10:41 PM
#43
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FYI- I snagged my 007 off ebay for $145 on a (p.o.s.) jubilee bracelet.
The seller is a guy from Singapore who has sold 1000's of them. They do not include boxes, but it came with papers and factory plastic- which I was fine with for a watch that is relatively low on the spectrum.
The seller is a guy from Singapore who has sold 1000's of them. They do not include boxes, but it came with papers and factory plastic- which I was fine with for a watch that is relatively low on the spectrum.
Nov 22, 2011 | 12:44 AM
#44
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That's what I came up with after a quick Google. Need an answer to this question though. I want the thicker ballistic nylon of the Zulu's but the two piece functionality of the NATO's. I have a NATO for another watch which is flimsy and I hate it. Anyone know if their NATO's have the thicker nylon?
Also, the Maratac Elite is a nifty strap to look at as well. Some quick shots:
Here's a shot from when SoCal first sent me the watch along with a Maratac 5 ring strap:
You can kind of tell how beefy those rings are. The whole strap just feels so much better than the cheaper flimsy feeling one that I also have. Maratac makes some nice stuff!
Nov 22, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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And damn I gotta stay off his site! Gonna end up with another watch....
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Nov 30, 2011 | 01:01 AM
#46
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Got my 2 Maratac straps yesterday. Definitely a heavier duty nylon. Keepers are pretty sturdy too. Thanks for the rec! Unfortunately, still no sign of the watch
Wonder how long it's gonna take to make its way from HK.....
Wonder how long it's gonna take to make its way from HK.....
Nov 30, 2011 | 04:05 AM
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How are they shipping it? From Shanghai the stuff can take up to 4 weeks if you are unlucky -.-
Nov 30, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Could have sworn he said 10-15 days somewhere but I can't seem to find it. Damn. 
Nov 30, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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