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Another new Seiko Presage – SSA011J

14 Comments Posted by Yeoman on August 30, 2011

New models with the 4R movement are showing up in the market. Here are some pictures of a new Presage model that I received from a local collector, TC Yeo. This model is powered by the 4R37 movement that features hack and handwind as well as a 24 hour sub-dial at the 11 o’clock position.

According to TC, the bezel reminds him of the old Rolex Air-kings.

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14 Responses to Another new Seiko Presage – SSA011J

Howie Boyd September 13, 2011 at 8:09 pm
Looks to be the same case and hands as the SARY001
http://yeomanorient.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/jdm-seikos-i-saw-at-big-time-12-feb-11/

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- Yeoman September 13, 2011 at 10:40 pm
  Yes, the SSA011J uses the same case as the SARY001. In fact, the new 4R based Presage model uses the same case as the SARY models in the Mechanical line.
  
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Bukkem September 13, 2011 at 9:39 am
Beautiful watch!
Unfortunately it’s nowhere to be found, not even Google can find one!

I wanted to know where I can buy this watch, I thought it would be in a few shops by now, it being a new model and all.

I’ve been looking for it ever since I read this review.
But alas, to no avail

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- Yeoman September 13, 2011 at 9:45 am
  It is very new in the market. Give it a few more weeks and you should be able to get it.
  
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  - Bukkem September 22, 2011 at 7:08 am
    Well so far the new Orient models from the August 8 Weblog nor those from the February 13 Weblog are for sale anywhere yet.
    So I’m starting to wonder how long we’re going to have to wait for these Seikos to become available in stores…
    
    What is it with these manufacturers,… they announce new watches and then they forget about them again??? I don’t get it. What gives??
    
    Weblog 13feb:
    http://yeomanorient.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/new-orient-models-i-saw-at-big-time-12-feb-11/#comment-381
    
    Weblog 8aug.:
    http://yeomanorient.wordpress.com/2011/08/08/new-orient-models-i-saw-at-big-time-5-aug-2011/
    
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    - Yeoman September 22, 2011 at 10:53 am
      Are you looking for them on the Internet or at your local watch shops? Try ebay or email Big Time.
      
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  - Bukkem September 22, 2011 at 8:07 pm
    I have been looking on the internet since the weblogs were published.
    
    I can’t imagine that Seiko or Orient announce new watches which then can only be bought via Ebay.
    Big Time doesnt even sell Seiko, and get’s really bad reviews.
    
    I think from now on I’m just going to look at what web stores have in stock and be done with these ‘scoops’ and ‘announcements of new watches’.
    They can’t be purchased anywhere anyway so what’s the use.
    
    Of course I only blame the manufacturers don’t get me wrong I like the weblogs.
    I’m just disappointed with Seiko and Orient.
    Thanks for your reactions and trouble.
    
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    - Yeoman September 22, 2011 at 10:23 pm
      I have not been looking at the web stores lately but from comments posted here, I get the impression that they are slow in stocking new models these days compared to few years back.
      
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Howie Boyd September 2, 2011 at 9:10 am
Retail price? Diameter?

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- Yeoman September 2, 2011 at 2:49 pm
  Not sure about the retail price. Diameter is around 39-40mm.
  
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Adam in NYC August 30, 2011 at 10:00 am
Thanks for the pics Thomas. This is my favorite 4R series caliber to date.

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- Yeoman August 30, 2011 at 8:39 pm
  I like the 4R37 caliber too. Hope to see more watches using this caliber in future.
  
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  - Will August 30, 2011 at 10:38 pm
    Lack of display backs in killing me.
    
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    - Yeoman August 31, 2011 at 9:06 am
      Looks like the Presage models do not come with display back.
      
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