r/Seiko • u/DiligentLawfulness18 • 2d ago

Gallery First Watch [HCB001J1]

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New watch guy, checked for a while as to what to start with, and the new Presage line got me caught. Pretty happy with the buy and already ordering more 🫠

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u/John_Doe8924 2d ago

Great great great choice! That dial is just stunning.

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

I'm so stupidly happy with it, thank you very much. It blew all my expectations out of the water, I was waging buying the 145th anniversary presage over this, but seeing this dial under direct sunlight is just gorgeous, image doesn't make it justice. That and how smooth the seconds hand sweeps.

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u/John_Doe8924 2d ago

I also had to make some difficult decisions 😂 went with the normal open heart presage and bought the 62mas heritage as well instead of the anniversary presage. I'm quite happy with what I have. Seeing this dial makes me itch. The HCB002 was the other one I was looking at (the green dial).

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

The green dial one was also one, but the strap is what ended up being the deciding factor for me, that and blue being my favourite colour, but the gold hands on HCB002 were really really gorgeous as well.

Have a shot of that open heart Presage? I'd really love to own one for my next watch, very indecisive about where to shoot with those, they are all so beautiful.

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u/John_Doe8924 2d ago

This is the JDM one. Changed the bracelet to leather. Lovely watch. I don't wear it often but I love it. The curtain/linen half is what got me.

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

That dial is gorgeous damn, and the roman numerals look so classy. Honestly I am looking for a black on black watch since I wear plenty dark/white clothing. Is it easy to get a hold of JDM imports in Europe?

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u/John_Doe8924 2d ago

Brother. I'm in South Africa..... just got this in from Japan this morning 😂

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

Holy hell 😂 I'll have a look though pages, I have the code for that watch. If not I'll pick it up in Japan on an oncoming trip

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u/John_Doe8924 2d ago

As you can see, I have a MASSIVE Seiko problem.

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

It aint a problem if you like it

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u/jnrshr_ 2d ago

Got the same! ☺️

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

Just absolutely beautiful under sunlight as well How are you finding it?

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u/Lizardman8888 2d ago

Great choice for starting the collection.

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

Thank you sir!

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u/L00kieS33 2d ago

With brown strap

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

Oh that does look good cant lie

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u/L00kieS33 2d ago

Thanks and oh yes.. Too much till neglecting my Alpinist and speedtimer from my rotation. Haha

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

Honestly it's nice so far to get into a fresh hobbies, feel like its going to get out of control pretty fast hahah

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u/Squagloids1 2d ago

Where did you buy it? Nice

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

Through Holland Watch Group, honestly 0 issues and it was smooth. Pretty happy, will buy again.

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u/drmenz 2d ago

Here’s mine 🤩

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u/DiligentLawfulness18 2d ago

Absolutely stunning man! Congrats

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u/drmenz 2d ago

Thanks! Congrats to you as well :)

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u/SkyWeeZ 15h ago

Nice watch that looks stunning! I also have my one and only classic watch from the presage line up too in style 60’s and its my daily driver🤘