Seiko 5 Sports automatic watches - 30% off + additional 40% off (FRIENDS code) Friends and Family Sale ~$150

jh1 wrote: ↑ These Seiko 5 divers have such an ugly profile that isn't shown in most pictures. The rotating bezel is thick, flat, and squared off making for a very thick watch unlike other brands where the top surface of the bezel elegantly tapers down at the edges for a more streamlined convex profile. The downside of this is the tendency to get caught on shirt/jacket cuffs. The bezel looks disproportionately thick for no reason, especially when it isn't meant to be a serious dive watch.

I have one and can confirm that these Seikos are my ugliest divers (or watches) for that matter. If people saw them sideways before buying, they'd think twice.

appleb wrote: ↑ The Bulova Mil-ships at regular price $1195 with 30% +40% is a pretty good deal at $501.90.

https://www.thebay.com/product/bulova-a ... 75663.html

I'm going to hold out and hope to see it at the next Citizen warehouse sale.

EDIT: Wallet not safe. I ended up buying the ani-digi trench run.

https://www.thebay.com/product/citizen- ... 98373.html

Leggendairy wrote: ↑ That dude come in here trashing a watch that has 6 pages of excited people that bought it. And then bragging about how his other watches are better. He needed to be spanked. It's a 150$ watch, nobody in here is expecting a Rolex. Name a better bang for your buck automatic, I'll wait.

jh1 wrote: ↑ You are completely wrong about my intentions. I have a cheap $80 Casio diver that has better bezel proportions and well as more expensive Seikos and other branded divers that look better in terms of side profile. Consider it consumer advice - look carefully before considering this thick watch that resembles a large coin sitting on top of a shiny silver pillow. This Seiko 5 diver was a disappointing purchase. If what I described turns others off this watch, it can save them from making a purchase that doesn't meet expectations.

da_hool wrote: ↑ I'm guessing The Bay didn't intend on stacking the 30% sale and 40% coupon code, and that this was likely an error. Anyone get shipping confirmations yet?

jh1 wrote: ↑ You are completely wrong about my intentions. I have a cheap $80 Casio diver that has better bezel proportions and well as more expensive Seikos and other branded divers that look better in terms of side profile. Consider it consumer advice - look carefully before considering this thick watch that resembles a large coin sitting on top of a shiny silver pillow. This Seiko 5 diver was a disappointing purchase. If what I described turns others off this watch, it can save them from making a purchase that doesn't meet expectations.

elideli wrote: ↑ I got my shipping confirmation a few minutes ago. I wouldn’t worry about the bay not fulfilling these orders. It’s an error but it’s not like you are getting the watch for $50.

jh1 wrote: ↑ You are completely wrong about my intentions. I have a cheap $80 Casio diver that has better bezel proportions and well as more expensive Seikos and other branded divers that look better in terms of side profile. Consider it consumer advice - look carefully before considering this thick watch that resembles a large coin sitting on top of a shiny silver pillow. This Seiko 5 diver was a disappointing purchase. If what I described turns others off this watch, it can save them from making a purchase that doesn't meet expectations.

BravoDeltaRomeo wrote: ↑ I own the Casio Duro, Citizen Promaster and Seiko 007, rubber straps. All have screw down crowns and are truly rated for 200m.

The new Seiko line is a bit disappointing in terms of specs.

Not that I dive, but I do enjoy having dive features in my watch. The Seiko5 dive watches don't have the same prestige as the three I mentioned, at least in my eyes.

For $150, it's a decent looking watch (on screen, haven't seen one in person) but it is NOT a dive watch.

The Casio Duro punches well above it's price point. It looks great and the build quality and accuracy is hard to beat.

elideli wrote: ↑ Even if that holds true, you are still missing the fact that we bought the watch for $150 and the value we get for that price is still VERY HIGH compared to the shortfalls you are describing. Before buying this I was eying the Casio Duro Pepsi which sells currently at $100. For an extra $50, I’m getting an Automatic Seiko that comes with a SS bracelet which is a steal no matter what you say.

AbdulR94 wrote: ↑ Got the order cancelled email in the morning