New guy ordered first Seiko

Hey guys! New to watches, looking to learn. I have been reading and mainly visiting Worn&Wound. Really wanted the Seiko 007, but didn't want to buy on eBay as a first timer, so I ordered brand new on Macy's 'Fourth' sale. I got the Seiko Sports 5.. it's the replacement to the classic 007, not as good, but good deal to get me started. I know this is an expensive game, but I'd like to start my collection under $1000 for now. Any other brands I should consider for something classy and good quality and easy to mod?

Also, any input on Luminox watches? Mainly the Navy Seal collection.

Thanks!

Dude I love Seiko 5’s. They are awesome of the most fun. Congrats!!!

Really_fat_ninja wrote

Dude I love Seiko 5’s. They are awesome of the most fun. Congrats!!!

Good to hear! I got the metal mesh strap, any recommended place to buy parts/straps?

Thanks

x3sm wrote

Good to hear! I got the metal mesh strap, any recommended place to buy parts/straps?

Thanks

For the Seiko 5. I’ve always thought from cheapestnatostraps.com

Soooooo...
You know your phone has a clock built into it....right?

Kitzhabersucks wrote

Soooooo...
You know your phone has a clock built into it....right?

You know u can eat ramen instant noodles every day too. Lol

Who DOES that?

Hamilton, longines, oris, tissot all good value.

Watch porn for you uhm...guys

I started with a Seiko. Still one of my favorite brands. I have a Sarb033, and a SRP773. Great watches. I buy what I like. I have a Timex Expedition Scout, and a Weekender. Two simple, inexpensive watches. But I enjoy them.

Over the years I added a Rolex SS Submariner Date, 36mm DateJust, and a 39mm white dial Oyster Perpetual. This hobby get expensive OP. However, it’s one you will enjoy. Just take your time, and always buy what you like. Enjoy the journey.

x3sm wrote

Hey guys! New to watches, looking to learn. I have been reading and mainly visiting Worn&Wound. Really wanted the Seiko 007, but didn't want to buy on eBay as a first timer, so I ordered brand new on Macy's 'Fourth' sale. I got the Seiko Sports 5.. it's the replacement to the classic 007, not as good, but good deal to get me started. I know this is an expensive game, but I'd like to start my collection under $1000 for now. Any other brands I should consider for something classy and good quality and easy to mod?

Also, any input on Luminox watches? Mainly the Navy Seal collection.

Thanks!

a Seiko or Luminox are cheap crapy watches. Invest in a Panerai, Hublot, or IWC.

Panerai and hublot are crappy watches also and douchey

Congrats,
I have got a couple of Seiko watches and I love them .
For watch modding I know two great guys :

www.mullerandson.com (he also sells on ebay )

www.luciusatelier.com

When you search for Seiko mods you will be seeing tons of modders as well .

I like Luminox watches but as far as I'm concerned Luminox don't offer automatic watches .I may be sounding like an automatic watch snob , believe not, I can't stand "limping" second hand for the chronograph when I want to track some events . Another reason why I love Seiko quartz chronographs because their movements track the time 1/5th to the second which is cool

If you want a rugged tool watch and automatic then you should be considering Sinn .

Longines , Tissot, Hamilton , Certina makes decent watches as well . None of them are independent but that doesn't matter

this watch was featured on Hodinkee recently so now on out of stock / backordered - but something interesting to pair with a Seiko.
https://baltic-watches.com/en/products/aquascaphe-bronze-blue-gilt

Casio G-shock's like the mudman are so good.

Luminox watches work fine enough but I never had any urge to get one. There are some Citizen and Bulova watches that I find more interesting.

x3sm wrote

Hey guys! New to watches, looking to learn. I have been reading and mainly visiting Worn&Wound. Really wanted the Seiko 007, but didn't want to buy on eBay as a first timer, so I ordered brand new on Macy's 'Fourth' sale. I got the Seiko Sports 5.. it's the replacement to the classic 007, not as good, but good deal to get me started. I know this is an expensive game, but I'd like to start my collection under $1000 for now. Any other brands I should consider for something classy and good quality and easy to mod?

Also, any input on Luminox watches? Mainly the Navy Seal collection.

Thanks!

So my first watch was a Seiko, a gift from my mother. I was getting into Scuba diving so she got me a dive watch. Loved it, I wish I still had it. I ended up working in the Commercial Diving industry and lusted after a Seiko Professional Divers Watch, I still do and might pick one up. (I ended up getting a Rolex Sea Dweller which is still my daily almost 30 years later) The Seiko Dive watches are highly collectable. If you're thinking about a Luminox Navy Seal watch you might want to look at the Seiko Dive watches. I like to own stuff that's a little different.

https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/prospex/special/historyofdiverswatches/

1MOREMOD wrote

Panerai and hublot are crappy watches also and douchey

Who blows?

Really_fat_ninja wrote

Who blows?

Most girls over 18

1MOREMOD wrote

Most girls over 18

Gotta love 'em
Even this idiot can contribute

LQM5 wrote

a Seiko or Luminox are cheap crapy watches. Invest in a Panerai, Hublot, or IWC.

Lol I hope this is a joke.

Nivarox wrote

Congrats,
I have got a couple of Seiko watches and I love them .
For watch modding I know two great guys :

www.mullerandson.com (he also sells on ebay )

www.luciusatelier.com

When you search for Seiko mods you will be seeing tons of modders as well .

I like Luminox watches but as far as I'm concerned Luminox don't offer automatic watches .I may be sounding like an automatic watch snob , believe not, I can't stand "limping" second hand for the chronograph when I want to track some events . Another reason why I love Seiko quartz chronographs because their movements track the time 1/5th to the second which is cool

If you want a rugged tool watch and automatic then you should be considering Sinn .

Longines , Tissot, Hamilton , Certina makes decent watches as well . None of them are independent but that doesn't matter

Awesome, thanks for the links!!

ScottSinger wrote

this watch was featured on Hodinkee recently so now on out of stock / backordered - but something interesting to pair with a Seiko.
https://baltic-watches.com/en/products/aquascaphe-bronze-blue-gilt

Casio G-shock's like the mudman are so good.

Luminox watches work fine enough but I never had any urge to get one. There are some Citizen and Bulova watches that I find more interesting.

I read about Baltic! Might give that a try next honestly, love that face.

Murf993 wrote

So my first watch was a Seiko, a gift from my mother. I was getting into Scuba diving so she got me a dive watch. Loved it, I wish I still had it. I ended up working in the Commercial Diving industry and lusted after a Seiko Professional Divers Watch, I still do and might pick one up. (I ended up getting a Rolex Sea Dweller which is still my daily almost 30 years later) The Seiko Dive watches are highly collectable. If you're thinking about a Luminox Navy Seal watch you might want to look at the Seiko Dive watches. I like to own stuff that's a little different.

https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/prospex/special/historyofdiverswatches/

Are these also available on Seiko USA? I looked at Prospex but didn't like much under $500 mark.