The Watch Thread - Part 15

[snowver]

Flexing

Solars out for a tan!

 

[cyrenic]

 

[cyrenic]

J model are made in Japan. The k are just made outside Japan, it does not stand for Korea. Can be made in Singapore/ Malaysia or other countries which are unable to confirm.

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The J designation just has some minor cosmetic changes. The notion that it's made in Japan is probably a rumor started by people who paid the extra money or merchants to fool people.

Loads of the J models are for the Middle Eastern market, with Arabic day. It is a requirement to state the country of "origin" for that market.

 

[ahfrog]

I am looking to replace my Tissot Visodate strap which has gone through very serious wear and tear.
Any recommendations? Am looking to replace something similar alike to the design of original strap but not looking at butterfly and folding clasps.

 

[Shion]

Good morning

I am looking for a watch.

Criteria:
1) full black/dark blue or black strap + casing and blue dial
2) metal strap
3) no digital
4) prefer seiko, orient
5) budget <250

 

[Ivanpaseo]

Nope, there's a huge difference between J model number and JDM model. Only JDM models are definitely made in Japan.

The J designation just has some minor cosmetic changes. The notion that it's made in Japan is probably a rumor started by people who paid the extra money or merchants to fool people.

Loads of the J models are for the Middle Eastern market, with Arabic day. It is a requirement to state the country of "origin" for that market.

Only the j model are made in Japan. It is printed on the dials..... The k and j are the same cosmetically for the same model no...... Except the made in Japan on the dial.... Watchusseek has a thread on that.....

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[peaceheart]

Good morning

I am looking for a watch.

Criteria:
1) full black/dark blue or black strap + casing and blue dial
2) metal strap
3) no digital
4) prefer seiko, orient
5) budget <250

Orient black Ray raven

 

[hwaa]

 

[shinoku2]

 

[Shion]

Orient black Ray raven

Thank you

 

[TheCaffeEspresso]

https://s.lazada.sg/s.5lKX

Any way to know the authenticity of Seiko watch?

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[cyrenic]

Only the j model are made in Japan. It is printed on the dials..... The k and j are the same cosmetically for the same model no...... Except the made in Japan on the dial.... Watchusseek has a thread on that.....

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Yep, just like Steinhart is Swiss Made. You'll do well to read up more about consumer labels. Just because something says it's made in Japan doesn't mean that it is. After all, why would a Made in Japan model have Arabic date wheel?

Dunno which WUS threads you've been reading, but these all say the same thing, which is what I said.

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/k-vs-j-vs-jdm-4781057.html

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/skx007-jdm-version-4664305.html

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/seiko-skx007-j-k-model-269914.html

But OK la, you keeping drinking your MIJ Kool-Aid, and continue convincing yourself that MIJ model can be bought for under SGD300, just believe what you want. There are also other examples like SNZG15 that have J model, and those are $140 and below. Ignorance is bliss.

Even some of the JDM models with J model proudly declare that the case is made in China, SARB033 being one example.

 

[cyrenic]

https://s.lazada.sg/s.5lKX

Any way to know the authenticity of Seiko watch?

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Not worth faking at that price point. Most of the China factories will just homage it.

 

[cichlid]

gotten 2 quartz watches in the past 2 months

 

[TheCaffeEspresso]

Not worth faking at that price point. Most of the China factories will just homage it.

thanks for your reply. means most likely is authentic unless is like selling at $10 or $20

 

[peaceheart]

Anyone still keep their Swatch watches?
Had this since 2002 but sadly it's dead

So I xfer the bracelet to this swatch which I had since 2005

 

[hwaa]

legendary peacock!

u and slow mo jin satki the GS collection!

 

[arc13]

Repost as deleted accidentally lol

 

[youcharkway]

Hello,

Wondering if there's any recommendations for seagull movement servicing?

Tried crawling through previous threads, but can't find much info.

 

[Ivanpaseo]

Yep, just like Steinhart is Swiss Made. You'll do well to read up more about consumer labels. Just because something says it's made in Japan doesn't mean that it is. After all, why would a Made in Japan model have Arabic date wheel?

Dunno which WUS threads you've been reading, but these all say the same thing, which is what I said.

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/k-vs-j-vs-jdm-4781057.html

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/skx007-jdm-version-4664305.html

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/seiko-skx007-j-k-model-269914.html

But OK la, you keeping drinking your MIJ Kool-Aid, and continue convincing yourself that MIJ model can be bought for under SGD300, just believe what you want. There are also other examples like SNZG15 that have J model, and those are $140 and below. Ignorance is bliss.

Even some of the JDM models with J model proudly declare that the case is made in China, SARB033 being one example.

Bro relax rah forums are for sharing knowledgeable, no need to get so agitated. https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/seiko-j-vs-k-worth-66291.html swiss made stamp has been too loosely use by the swiss makers.... For my jdm models, no prints made in Japan on the dial but there's printed on the case back.... It might make sense that movement and a few bits are made in Japan! For the j model the the whole watch cases in Japan aka made in Japan. Too much controversial on j vs k. Enjoy the watches while it last. Peace out.

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