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Seiko 5 Sports SRPB1X Automatic Watch
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Seiko 5 Sports SRPB1X Automatic Watch
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At once sporty and sophisticated, the Seiko 5 SRPB1X is characterized by its barrel-shaped stainless steel case and streamlined design. The dial is appointed with white indices with polished steel edges Read More
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22216
Mar 2, 2019
Total insanity to pay the $40 "J-premium" for a watch intended to be "budget-priced" to begin with!
To illustrate, take this quick IQ test:
The United States mints (produces) coins in various locations. If you wish to purchase a Quarter minted in Denver, the price is twenty-five cents. Knowing that, how much would you pay for a Quarter minted in San Francisco?
A) twenty-five cents
B) thirty-three cents
If you answered "B, thirty-three cents"-- you may be a J-customer!
Seriously, if you believe a J-version is worth a premium, spend it on a premium Seiko. These are good-quality, inexpensive watches. Paying extra won't make them better.
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A community member
Mar 4, 2019
Were can I sign up for that 😉?
A community member
Mar 4, 2019
Well for the SKX line the dial is different. It has the extra text on it (21 jewels). If you're big on that kind of stuff... Go ahead pay more.
All I'm saying: in your opinion it is not worth paying extra (not for me either: unless it's proven to be a huge difference), but anyone who has the money for it and feels strong about having a J version? Why not. Resale on J versions is also higher so it's not that bad of an investment. Even with the Seiko's 5 line...
It's someone's personal choice and your mileage may vary 🙄
johnnylarue
508
Mar 2, 2019
I know, I know, “history” and “heritage” and blah blah blah, but I still think Seiko would sell a trillion more of these if they just got rid of that stupid “5”!!!
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johnnylarue
508
Mar 4, 2019
Thank you, NNNNNERRRRRDDD!!! Now kindly collect your wedgie at the locker room door.
GLG20
Mar 2, 2019
GLG20
Mar 2, 2019
What do you think of it?
coolerking
164
Mar 4, 2019
I am curious why you made this comment? Can you share what you know? They are obviously not the same watch because they are built in different places. Japan on a longer runningorw stable process with local designers support and in a culture that excels at precision manufacturing. So I believe you mean these variables have been equalized between the 2 offerings somehow?
BOOTY52
3
Mar 4, 2019
coolerkingFrom what I understand, reading and listening to various sites, specifically Marc's observations at long island watch, although the J Seiko's are made in Japan and bear this status both on their dials and movements, and the Malaysian made K versions do not, the watches are essentially the same. Except in price. For a thorough blow by blow comparison check out The Urban Gentry YouTube video from Nov 2015, SEIKO SKX009J vs. SKX009K. Hope this helps.
mclose
582
Mar 2, 2019
brohoward71Checked Jomashop and the 19 model was $137.17. For NY residents like me that have to pay sales tax that's $149. Either way not cheaper that $129.99. For those obsessing over "J" vs. "K", I've had many Seikos over the years and never found any qualitative difference. https://www.jomashop.com/seiko-watch-srpb19.html
BOOTY52
3
Mar 2, 2019
Carlangas1970J has Japan Made on the dial, K's are made in Malaysia or other Seiko factory.
But it is the same watch and undergoes the same quality control.
Bobraz
2631
Nov 21, 2017
For a second I thought that is the Oris I am lusting after.
No such luck. (but this is 1/10th of the price of the Oris)
WAKTOSHA
119
Nov 19, 2017
I would say it is the k version. J version never has Spanish on the day.
Another overpriced miss on MD!
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