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Seiko 5 military

noobzpro
Seiko 5 military
Hey guys where can i find this model for the cheapest in sg? and may i ask....is the 40mm seiko 5 military only comes in green dial?? lastly this watch for army can anot? afraid cant coz of stainless steel case....not black in colour....thanks
Ed.YEO
Re: Seiko 5 military
In camp, in most activities you're not allowed to put on any wrist watches if i'm not wrong. This is due to the intense use of your wrist in various training that may entangle to any equipment that you're carrying. I once seen a fellow company mate's watch entangled with the rifle strap buckle, that almost caused him to fall...

Anyway, no matter any watch you put onto your wrist, it doesn't matter as there's no particular "wrist dress code" to follow.



The SEIKO's 5 sports "military" watch with nylon strap come in four major colored dial, black, blue, beige and green dial, with pairing black, blue, beige and green nylon straps. There's no bead blast bracelet option available. The black dial with stainless steel bracelet you may have seen elsewhere is brushed surface, not bead blast.



For your reference... you may refer to this link... (non warrantied MIJ piece is available @ Mustafa @ $130 gst inclusive.)

http://www.roachman.com/seiko/military/SNZG09.html" false;
madabt
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Best to get a cheap digital watch. Can use the stopwatch function and less heartache if its covered in scratches. Nylon strap will also stink like hell and all the fine sand and grit will be stuck in the strap, rubbing against your skin on your wrist when outfield.

Resin strap you rinse with water wipe with your shirt, settled liao. Nylon strap must wash properly so no leftover grit in the strap. Having your skin rubbed raw is really annoying when you're outfield for few days. Then once the strap gets wet, it will also constantly be damp.



Just get a basic g-shock. DW9052, DW5600, DW6900. All from Bencoolen about $65+.

Most people wore a Casio F91W when I was serving. Only paid $18 for mine. But my platoon mates bought an imitation one from Bugis St for $5. Some of them still wear it for reservist.



I wore a steel case, white dial ana-digi timex with brown strap when I was a 2nd year soldier in combat vocation. But I wore a Casio F91W for BMT and the whole of my first year. Destroyed them both eventually. Just get a g-shock and save $$$.
noobzpro
Re: Seiko 5 military
I cant wear gshocks....the strap cause rashes......so far the only watches i looking at is luminox,tawatec or seiko 5......seiko 5 i will change the nato strap to silicone deployment.....hmmmm i would like to have warantee....this watch im getting is for thrasing....so wont care if scratch crack or whatever haha....any shop to recommend?
magna_strike
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if u are getting a watch for rough use, i would say just get any cheapo watch will do, instead of spending over 100 bucks for a fine watch to thrash. :lol:
Ed.YEO
Re: Seiko 5 military

"noobzpro"

...so far the only watches i looking at is luminox,tawatec or ...


Well... if you can afford to "trash" Luminox or TAWATEC which are priced @ $350 0r more... other SEIKO makes should not be an issue to you even without warranty liaoz....
noobzpro
Re: Seiko 5 military
What other seiko would u recommend......the reason i wanna choose seiko is so i can save abit off comapred to the luminox or tawatec..if not i would just go with those two brands le......this watch is only for army....i got other watches for everyday....i understand it does not make sense to get a expensive watch....but the gshocks straps gives be bad rashes....thus after researchng....the seiko 5 military is cheap and good....
madabt
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"noobzpro"

What other seiko would u recommend......the reason i wanna choose seiko is so i can save abit off comapred to the luminox or tawatec..if not i would just go with those two brands le......this watch is only for army....i got other watches for everyday....i understand it does not make sense to get a expensive watch....but the gshocks straps gives be bad rashes....thus after researchng....the seiko 5 military is cheap and good....


You only allergic to the resin straps and not silicon? If thats the case, get any basic digital Casio or Timex with standard lug widths and switch to silicon strap.



If you get an automatic watch it may gain or lose time. If it loses time, you can look forward to extra PT. Also, much more convenient to time your runs with a digital watch.

If you're going army, the light button can be used to find lost buddies when break contact outfield.
noobzpro
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Depends on the quality of the strap.....the case also play a part....the rubber case.....which is y i only like metal case or carbon reinforced.....haix sensitive skin so mafan
Ed.YEO
Re: Seiko 5 military

"noobzpro"

What other seiko would u recommend...thus after researchng....the seiko 5 military is cheap and good....

Well... perhaps i have missed out those watches that are in the quartz category... i have not seen any military themed watches from the quartz side except...



SNN233 or SNN237 flieger chrono that comes with bracelet. The cheapest i saw is @ $150/pc but without warranty

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-chronograph-watches-63/seiko-chronograph-snn233p1-snn233-snn233p-men-s-watch-2616.html"http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-chronograph-watches-63/seiko-chronograph-snn237p1-snn237-snn237p-men-s-watch-2617.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-chronograph-watches-63/seiko-chronograph-snn237p1-snn237-snn237p-men-s-watch-2617.html"http://www.roachman.com/seiko/chrono/SND319.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.roachman.com/seiko/chrono/SND319.html" false;
noobzpro
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Wow thanks guys for the recommendation...k now i need physical shop recommendation to go see the products....where have the widest range and best pricing
magna_strike
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u can always go to bencoolen or bras brasah complex to look and feel... maybe u can look for this model too, SNK809K... personally have this watch, its minimalist and functions well, and cheaper than the one u are eyeing.. :)
noobzpro
Re: Seiko 5 military
Got myself a snzg15j1....this will make me decide whether to get a grand seiko for collection....quite skeptical abiut japanese movement.....being a great swiss movement enthusiast....
noobzpro
Re: Seiko 5 military
btw can anyone give me a specification page of the snzg15j1.....i wanna noe more bout the movement.....btw how long is the power reserve on this watch?? and what lug size will this watch fit?? Thanks all
herzausstahl
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:D no photos for us?
noobzpro
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here....
Astro2212
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"noobzpro"





here....

Wow nice SEIKO 5...:)btw share share ur swiss collection leh...must b sibeh KAO LARD 1 since u aiming GRAND SEIKO :o
noobzpro
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very small la compared to other members......but very happy and contented with it as im only 18
Astro2212
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"noobzpro"



very small la compared to other members......but very happy and contented with it as im only 18

Steady lah...:)
noobzpro
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haha thanks....btw bro ask u....i still dont understand y ppl battle swiss movements with the grand seiko.....is it really that good.....can enlighten me =D
Astro2212
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"noobzpro"

haha thanks....btw bro ask u....i still dont understand y ppl battle swiss movements with the grand seiko.....is it really that good.....can enlighten me =D

I dun hav any GS so i cant tel if its gd or not...:)
madabt
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"noobzpro"



very small la compared to other members......but very happy and contented with it as im only 18

wah.. damn elite.
Stupidbear
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"noobzpro"



very small la compared to other members......but very happy and contented with it as im only 18


When I'm 18, I think I bought a 25 hour Watch! :D
aiken74
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"noobzpro"



very small la compared to other members......but very happy and contented with it as im only 18


:o Chiu 18 gt lolex & iwc liao n chiu call [size=150][color=#FF0000]"tis very small la"[/color][/size] me lagi more paisan 2 show moi belly belly belly small watches here... :oops: me 18 back gt notin on moi wrist n oso fell belly moody... :oops: :oops: Bo huat nwadae yp's dad ish kaya... :mrgreen:
Astro2212
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"aiken74"

[quote="noobzpro"]

very small la compared to other members......but very happy and contented with it as im only 18


:o Chiu 18 gt lolex & iwc liao...sibei elite leh...me 18 back gt notin on moi wrist n oso fell belly moody... :oops: :oops: Bo huat nwadae yp's dad ish kaya... :mrgreen:[/quote]
Mai play play hor...:)18 wear lolec star with diamonds...sibeh rare loh...is lik dino liaozzz...me 30 wear dj my family aldy laugh at me said me 老明...our young bro here we shld giv him a clap :lol:
Ed.YEO
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whoa shay... 18 onli got 5 match stick on the wrist liaoz... cant really imagine what wheels you drive to camp that make your C.O. eyes big big...

i 18 still cannot afford a seiko ley... thats why i m filling back up my emptiness in the 4cards age...
lunarin79
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"noobzpro"

Got myself a snzg15j1....this will make me decide whether to get a grand seiko for collection....quite skeptical abiut japanese movement.....being a great swiss movement enthusiast....


haha, u cannot use a workhorse 7S26 movt to determine whether to get a Grand Seiko ;)



it's totally different league between a seiko 5 & a Grand Seiko ;)



these GS SD, Ananta are consider the top end pieces, $10k & 13k respectively



































:)
noobzpro
Re: Seiko 5 military

"lunarin79"

[quote="noobzpro"]Got myself a snzg15j1....this will make me decide whether to get a grand seiko for collection....quite skeptical abiut japanese movement.....being a great swiss movement enthusiast....


haha, u cannot use a workhorse 7S26 movt to determine whether to get a Grand Seiko ;)



it's totally different league between a seiko 5 & a Grand Seiko ;)



these GS SD, Ananta are consider the top end pieces, $10k & 13k respectively



































:)[/quote]

shall see whether can win my heart anot....cant seem to be willing to spend that much on a jap watch.....swiss on the other hand....hehehe....thanks for the info....shall consider.....now not planning get any...go in army all the watch collect dust....
lunarin79
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"noobzpro"

.cant seem to be willing to spend that much on a jap watch.....swiss on the other hand....hehehe....


:lol:



very common mindset, take your time to explore around 1st :)
noobzpro
Re: Seiko 5 military

"lunarin79"

[quote="noobzpro"].cant seem to be willing to spend that much on a jap watch.....swiss on the other hand....hehehe....


:lol:



very common mindset, take your time to explore around 1st :)[/quote]
kk curious u all got any gatherings?
lunarin79
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"noobzpro"

kk curious u all got any gatherings?


lol



just had one last Sun but a hasty one



usually a gathering will be organised a month beforehand cos most of the bros here are family man, lol
roo7
Seiko 5 military
I think we should plan a big one next year when Seiko Club Singapore can celebrate it's one year of independence. Haha.





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lunarin79
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"roo7"

I think we should plan a big one next year when Seiko Club Singapore can celebrate it's one year of independence. Haha.





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sounds like a plan :mrgreen:
Ed.YEO
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If I'm not wrong, fellow brudders here have their regular gathering @ their regular hunting grounds like in K2 @TKC or Twinkle @PPC or CSC during the weekends?
herzausstahl
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"Ed.YEO"

If I'm not wrong, fellow brudders here have their regular gathering @ their regular hunting grounds like in K2 @TKC or Twinkle @PPC or CSC during the weekends?


and the impromptu ones when we meet to deal, exchange stuff etc, which for me occurs late weeknights..