My First Automatic

RacerDad · 02-06-2018, 08:21 PM

I just started getting into watches. This is my first automatic, a Seiko SNZG15K1. I do not have the funds for some of the great watches I see on this forum. However, I like the look of this Seiko 5. Tell me what you think.

Maynard · 02-07-2018, 08:14 AM

Very nice look - uncluttered but still with some unique style - so many of those cram everything into the center of the dial. I'm also fairly new to the watches, but getting hooked pretty quick. And I love the Seiko's - they appeal to my 'craftsmanship over hype' ethic, first rate and all in-house, but sort of an underdog among the fashionistas. My first one was a 007, still my daily. Haven't figured out how to load pics yet.

wrickem · 02-07-2018, 02:31 PM

Very good looking watch!

uniqueMR · 02-07-2018, 03:39 PM

Classic

ny325 · 02-14-2018, 02:41 AM

The dial is a combination of the Tissot Visodate, Rolex Submariner, and. Hamilton Khaki King. Good luck OP, enjoy your new timepiece.

SueWilliams · 02-15-2018, 07:02 AM

Nice! the dial is good as it is showing 24 hour display.

F32Fleet · 03-04-2018, 09:10 AM

Seiko makes excellent watches.

Fun fact: Seiko will never sell a watch that has been certified under the relatively easy to pass Swiss chronometer (COSC) standard because only "Swiss Made" watches are eligible.

So, if one is looking to buy a Seiko or a Swiss piece don't let the COSC certification get in the way of your decision.

ny325 · 03-22-2018, 03:51 AM

Looking at a Seiko Sarb033 to add to my collection. For the money, it's a great quality watch.

Winn.Nguyen · 03-22-2018, 05:06 AM

Seiko is a great brand with a lot of history and their higher end divisions make spectacular movements. A true watch enthusiast will have a few Seikos in their collection. If you are considering other Seikos be sure to take a look at the SKX or Sumo series.

Bt12 · 03-22-2018, 07:01 AM

Looks great man!!!

JamesWWIII · 06-24-2018, 02:54 AM

For anyone looking to buy their first automatic and want some instant “watch cred”, take a look at the offerings from Orient. Just like Seiko and Citizen, all their movements are in-house, and they’re a bit less commonplace on American wrists.

Nivarox · 06-24-2018, 11:42 PM

It's a decent watch , I have got a couple of Seiko watches as well. They offer very good value for their value too

TSM330i · 07-20-2018, 11:29 AM

Nice way to start! You won't go back to quartz anymore.

MJBO · 07-26-2018, 01:57 AM

I like the matte finish on the casing

RABAUKE · 07-26-2018, 08:35 AM

I thought this thread was about a transmission. I hope you're driving a stick.

Nice watch by the way.

02-06-2018, 08:21 PM	#1
RacerDad Private First Class 160 Rep 121 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Virginia Beach, VA iTrader: (0)	My First Automatic I just started getting into watches. This is my first automatic, a Seiko SNZG15K1. I do not have the funds for some of the great watches I see on this forum. However, I like the look of this Seiko 5. Tell me what you think. __________________ 2016 M235i BSM, M/T, Sunroof Delete
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Maynard Colonel 4190 Rep 2,949 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Very nice look - uncluttered but still with some unique style - so many of those cram everything into the center of the dial. I'm also fairly new to the watches, but getting hooked pretty quick. And I love the Seiko's - they appeal to my 'craftsmanship over hype' ethic, first rate and all in-house, but sort of an underdog among the fashionistas. My first one was a 007, still my daily. Haven't figured out how to load pics yet.
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2141 Rep 3,799 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	Very good looking watch! __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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uniqueMR Colonel 1897 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Classic __________________ Currently: '22 Ferrari F8 \| '24 Mercedes G63 \| '24 Porsche GT3RS \| '24 Volkswagen GTI Previous BMWs: 340i, 740i, 745Li, M3, M4 Previous Others: Audi, Ducati, Honda, Infiniti, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen
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ny325 Brigadier General 892 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	The dial is a combination of the Tissot Visodate, Rolex Submariner, and. Hamilton Khaki King. Good luck OP, enjoy your new timepiece.
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SueWilliams New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Florida, US iTrader: (0)	Nice! the dial is good as it is showing 24 hour display.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3905 Rep 10,601 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Seiko makes excellent watches. Fun fact: Seiko will never sell a watch that has been certified under the relatively easy to pass Swiss chronometer (COSC) standard because only "Swiss Made" watches are eligible. So, if one is looking to buy a Seiko or a Swiss piece don't let the COSC certification get in the way of your decision. __________________ "Drive more, worry less. " 435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
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03-22-2018, 03:51 AM	#8
ny325 Brigadier General 892 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Looking at a Seiko Sarb033 to add to my collection. For the money, it's a great quality watch.
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03-22-2018, 05:06 AM	#9
Winn.Nguyen Private First Class 85 Rep 137 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Seiko is a great brand with a lot of history and their higher end divisions make spectacular movements. A true watch enthusiast will have a few Seikos in their collection. If you are considering other Seikos be sure to take a look at the SKX or Sumo series.
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03-22-2018, 07:01 AM	#10
Bt12 Captain 391 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2018 X5,2018 m2, 2018 x1 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bicoastal iTrader: (0)	Looks great man!!!
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JamesWWIII Banned 2892 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2019 440i Coupe Join Date: May 2018 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 440i Coupe [10.00]	For anyone looking to buy their first automatic and want some instant “watch cred”, take a look at the offerings from Orient. Just like Seiko and Citizen, all their movements are in-house, and they’re a bit less commonplace on American wrists.
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06-24-2018, 11:42 PM	#12
Nivarox Quadrex 1115 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: W212 Mercedes=Benz E Class Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Close To German Car Dealer iTrader: (0)	It's a decent watch , I have got a couple of Seiko watches as well. They offer very good value for their value too __________________
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07-20-2018, 11:29 AM	#13
TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 891 Rep 3,698 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	Nice way to start! You won't go back to quartz anymore. __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
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MJBO Lieutenant Colonel 3419 Rep 1,755 Posts Drives: 2023 G81 M3 Touring Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 23 BMW M3 Touring [10.00] 22 Toyota LC 300 [0.00]	I like the matte finish on the casing
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07-26-2018, 08:35 AM	#15
RABAUKE Banned 4637 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Porsche 993, 2014 MB GLK Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The Golden Horseshoe, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I thought this thread was about a transmission. I hope you're driving a stick. Nice watch by the way.
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