The line-up
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Seiko SKX007
9/10 · Beyond thunderdome · Gethin's ownMy first watch, from 2015: never serviced, still keeping impeccable time, on a Strapcode Oyster that's the best upgrade for it, and I like it just as much as my most expensive offerings.
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Seiko SRP773 Turtle
7/10 · For the beeeech · Gethin's ownThe 2015 reissue, back on its factory bracelet for the first time since I bought it and I quite like it; scratched up, running 30 seconds fast and badly in need of a service, but these old-school ones are the best.
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Orient Saturation Diver Professional 300m (OSD)
9/10 · Beyond thunderdome · Gethin's ownBought used, pretty much unworn, for GBP 700 on eBay: a gigantor at 16.6mm thick, a flopper, the bezel sticks and the winding's dodgy, but I love it and I'll never sell it.
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Seiko SARB035
8/10 · For the beeeech · Gethin's ownGBP 236 new, from when Seiko were still good value: a poor man's Day-Date with case finishing that's something else, on an Uncle Seiko President; it needs a service but I'll keep it forever.
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Helson Shark Diver 42 mm
8/10 · For the beeeech · Gethin's ownI'm not a micro brand fan, but I've always loved this one because it's not trying to be anything else: a heavy, chunky piece with a lovely H-link bracelet and 500m of water resistance, bought in 2017.
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Seiko Presage SRPB46 'Manhattan' Cocktail Time
8/10 · For the beeeech · Gethin's own (gift from their partner)A gift from my partner: the dial is just something else, it looks expensive even though it isn't, and it's on my wrist whenever I need to look smart.
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Orient Multi Year Calendar FEU0A003BH
8/10 · For the beeeech · Gethin's own (gift from Mr Jun)A 40th birthday present from Mr Jun: very noisy, but a real classic for a very reasonable price that will put some of your more expensive watches to shame for accuracy.
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Doxa Sub 300T Professional
8/10 · For the beeeech · Gethin's own (gift)A gift: the classic orange dial, an exceptional Beads of Rice bracelet and a fantastic bezel with no back play, and quite an expensive one, so I try to look after it.
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Seiko SLA023 Marinemaster 300
9/10 · Beyond thunderdome · Gethin's ownMy ultimate grail, GBP 2,500: the king of the hill for Seiko, a bezel even better than the Doxa's and the best handset in the history of the watch game.
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Doxa Sub 1500T Searambler
9/10 · Beyond thunderdome · Gethin's own (gift)A ridiculously great Christmas gift I'd wanted for years: big, it flops, but very comfortable and running plus two since I've had it; a beast.
In his words
"I've never sold a watch ever."
▶ Play from 06:30"A cheap man's, poor man's Day-Date."
▶ Play from 07:56"It will put some of your more expensive watches to shame."
▶ Play from 12:52"Best handset in the history of the watch game."
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