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The "Official" Shogun Thread

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So we have an official Tuna thread, official Sumo thread, official Solar Chrono thread...we definitely NEED an Official Shogun Thread. I know that this will not be as popular as the others given most enthusiast's opinion of the Shogun however I would love to see a nice collection of pictures, thoughts and opinions in one thread. I'll start:

I've had Swiss divers more than any others and in all honesty (and for various reasons) just have not been happy with them. I've owned several Seikos in the past and have flipped them...but always missed them when they were gone. I've also never been a fan of titanium as I preferred the heft of stainless but I did not want to let that limit my choices.

I did my research and the biggest issues I found were the price point and the use of the Monster style hands. Personally I really like the Monster style hour hand...it really lends to the overall design elements of the dial. Another issue was Hardlex being used as opposed to sapphire...again, no issue for me as I prefer this. That left price...so I sold off a few items and that no longer was an issue.

The Shogun was delivered two weeks ago and I've been wearing it non-stop. At first I was taken aback by the light weight...it just felt "cheap". Everything is titanium; case, bracelet and clasp. Despite how it felt it looked like a million bucks! I've got pretty big wrists so I didn't need to remove any links, just the micro-adjustment. I immediately put it on my wrist and all weight issues were forgotten. It's just such a beauty with it finely brushed finish and complimentary polished areas. The lugs are angular, though not to the extent of the Samurai. This aspect of case design isn't always captured in pictures.

I must say, the feel of titanium is just so silky that it really makes up for the lack of weight. In appearance the Shogun is the best of both worlds...looks like stainless but with the slightly darker grey of titanium.

A couple things I do not really like. The included "rubber" strap is cheap...it just doesn't feel cheap, it IS cheap. It does have titanium hardware but it is very thin and composed of plastic...very stiff and non-conforming. I'm also not a fan of the titanium bracelet...it's also quite thin. I guess being titanium bulk is not needed for strength but it just seems "weak"..



 
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Guys, I need some help. I recently bought myself a fairly new used SBDC007 Shogun, with a 6R15 movement.

But for some reason, despite it's age, the tube / head tube / crown tube (whatever it's called) is pretty worn, so there aren't much thread left on the screw down crown.

Here in Denmark, the official Seiko import can't supply the tube as a standalone replacement part. You have to buy it together with the casing itself (!!! Yes, weird right?).

So any idea where to source a new tube for a Shogun?

Best Regards,

Bjørn
 
#1,270 · (Edited)
I just got mine today. Beautiful watch indeed. I can't decide if I wanna wear the bracelet or put on my isofrane but I think I'll try the bracelet for a bit, at least a couple of days.

One thing that I noticed.. and don't think I've ever read about it here in this thread: The part above the endlinks, polish looking curved area, anyone ever noticed it looks more like it's painted chrome and not polished? On mine, there is definately more a painted look to it if I look closely. The other possibility is that the Diashield process did that? But I would think they polish after diashield, not before.

I don't think it will bother me that much but was wondering if anyone else noticed that on theirs. Am I tripping?
Sorry I don't have a pic for now.
 
#1,275 ·
I recently just found the SBDC029 and have been a little obsessed with photos and YouTube reviews of this watch, until I just realized the asymmetrical bezel with no "10" and I think it just ruined it for me. Maybe. How light is this thing compared to a new Turtle? Sell it to me, guys.
 
#1,276 ·
I think more often that not, if there is something you feel not right about the watch - you are probably right, you just haven't figured out what exactly.

My recent obsessions have included like you, the Shogun, the Turtle, a couple of Presages and Brightz.

I think if you are going to drop money for a watch (and want to keep it, not flip it), then it should feel right. My thinking is always: I would rather have 1 good watch that I like, rather than X number of watches that don't do it for me. Because you know eventually, you'll end up selling them for the one you want. So hold tight!
 
#1,278 ·
The only other thing that bothers me is the use of Hardlex on a +$900 watch. I've had my Turtle for 3 weeks and I've already put a mark on the crystal while trying to maneuver my kid into her carseat. This stuff doesn't seem any better than what comes on my $100 Skagens.

The overall look of the Shogun is pretty sweet though. That gear-like bezel is right up my alley, and I see the "legit" drive watch street cred. Thanks for the input, guys.
 
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