Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:02 pm
I've heard that in some episodes you can spot a Seiko pepsi bezel on his wrist, but I have yet to pick those shots out.
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Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:23 am
One I know of and it’s been mentioned here. The watch is definitely a Seiko and it’s on his wrist backwards.
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:10 pm
Yes, we've looked into these sightings on this thread (in response to this misleading Hodinkee article) and determined that these are shots that were done after main filming took place. Clearly, they needed shots of things where you didn't need to have Selleck and the main cast on the set (a hand opening a drawer, hot wiring a car, etc.). They just used some guy with hands like Selleck and threw that Seiko quartz with Pepsi bezel (ref 7548-700F) on his wrist for these close ups...never imagining some weirdos in the future would be freeze framing these shots to identify the exact model of watch! Nothing wrong with the old Seiko divers, from my perspective. They're awesome and in a weird way are Magnum approved - although not really a Magnum watch.IKnowWhatYoureThinking wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:02 pm I've heard that in some episodes you can spot a Seiko pepsi bezel on his wrist, but I have yet to pick those shots out.
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:00 pm
Nice work! I'm not sure how I missed that original post. Seiko does make a fine watch, and I have a Seiko diver in my collection.Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:10 pmYes, we've looked into these sightings on this thread (in response to this misleading Hodinkee article) and determined that these are shots that were done after main filming took place. Clearly, they needed shots of things where you didn't need to have Selleck and the main cast on the set (a hand opening a drawer, hot wiring a car, etc.). They just used some guy with hands like Selleck and threw that Seiko quartz with Pepsi bezel (ref 7548-700F) on his wrist for these close ups...never imagining some weirdos in the future would be freeze framing these shots to identify the exact model of watch! Nothing wrong with the old Seiko divers, from my perspective. They're awesome and in a weird way are Magnum approved - although not really a Magnum watch.IKnowWhatYoureThinking wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:02 pm I've heard that in some episodes you can spot a Seiko pepsi bezel on his wrist, but I have yet to pick those shots out.
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 6:15 am
My opinion is a Seiko diver would have fit Magnum perfectly as many Vietnam soldiers had one. Not that it matters but that’s always been my opinion.
I have a Seiko diver I like a lot. The biggest problem with Seiko is that they’re affordable.
I have a Seiko diver I like a lot. The biggest problem with Seiko is that they’re affordable.
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:10 pm
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:15 pm
I skipped Seiko because early on I was completely anti-quartz. At one point I decided I wanted a beater, so I got a Mathey-Tissot GMT (batman), and at this point I have a few quartz watches. I should get a Seiko -- they do have some nice diver watches... and, I agree -- they would work well for Magnum's character.
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:15 pm
There are only a few Seiko divers that are Quartz. Most have really solid automatic movements. My SRP 777 (Turtle) has the 4r36 movement, which is hacking and you can hand wind it if you want too. It is insanely accurate after a good four years on my wrist - and I bought it used!eagle wrote: ↑Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:15 pm I skipped Seiko because early on I was completely anti-quartz. At one point I decided I wanted a beater, so I got a Mathey-Tissot GMT (batman), and at this point I have a few quartz watches. I should get a Seiko -- they do have some nice diver watches... and, I agree -- they would work well for Magnum's character.
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:04 am
I just got my first Seiko diver and it’s a turtle same as yours. Mine is the SRP05 with the green grenade dial. Love the fit and finish of it. By varying dial up or crown up when taken off for the night it keeps very good. Anyone who likes divers needs at least one Seiko in their collection. They’re so affordable I have to exercise self control, I don’t want to end up with a 50 watch collection where most never get worn.
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:27 pm
Got an email yesterday saying that my watch will be shipped out this week or next. It's getting closer!
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:24 pm
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:28 pm
Yes, I picked a red shirt - forgot about that! 
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:40 pm
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:27 am
Let us know your thoughts once you get it. It’s cool you’re getting a shirt too. I really like the jubilee but because of TM it looks slightly better on the Tropic. Just slightly. I’m a bracelet guy so I tend to prefer the look and feel of a bracelet on my watch but I learned I like rubber when I bought my Seiko turtle. So until I get a longer Tropic strap it’ll stay on the jubilee but I must say the quick change spring bars are pretty nice.
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:41 am
I now have a tracking number -- getting closer!