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The "Official" Shogun Thread

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#1 ·
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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#1,585 ·
***Hence “poor man’s.” Looks like I pushed somebody’s button. :)***


You've got a cool modded watch but it's gotta have more than a black dial and some circle indices to be a poor man's Shogun. Going the other way, I always thought of the Shogun as the poor man's Grand Seiko SBGA031. They're both titanium, have circle indices, are somewhat similar in size and have the same crown position.
 
#1,587 · (Edited)
Re: The "Official" Shogun Thread

It does have more than circle indices and a black dial. It has a submariner-esque bezel, as does the shogun, which, by the way, is the defining aesthetic feature on the shogun, along with the case. It's bezel is what makes it look like a shogun, not it's dial. The shogun is obviously one of the closest things to a submariner homage that seiko makes and my mod is also that, so I think I'm completely qualified in calling my watch a poor man's shogun, I'm pretty sure I have before on other threads before I posted in this thread.

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Buddy you may call your watch Frances for all we care but it's still not going to look like a Shogun. Nothing against a mod but you should just try harder. That's sloppy modding. You should at least add some monster hands and get a real Shogun dial. And also a larger case with the crown at three o' clock. Is that so hard to understand? Kindly take your half-baked attempt elsewhere and come back when its ready.
 
#1,589 ·
You guys are vicious but I still think it resembles a shogun.

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I'm gonna be a bit more diplomatic than those above and say that to me, all it looks like is a SXK007 style watch modded with a submariner style bezel, with only a minimal resemblance to a Shogun.

It has a submariner-esque bezel, as does the shogun, which, by the way, is the defining aesthetic feature on the shogun, along with the case. It's bezel is what makes it look like a shogun, not it's dial.
Since you focused on the bezel, I'd suggest if you got a bezel with 60 minute graduations, then it may look somewhat closer to a Shogun then your current Submariner style bezel.
 
#1,594 ·
Yikes! I just looked up the Hirsch Aero and was shocked at what it costs! Could get a nice watch for that price. Just wondering, is it that expensive mainly because it has curved ends? The Rios1931 "Wave" shark model only costs around 40 Euros, doesn't have curved ends, but is also pretty nice.
 
#1,599 ·
How about a Lumed Bezel Insert?

I really want a Lumed bezel insert for the Shogun. I have them in my turtle and skx and just really appreciate what they add to the watch face.

All of mine are from Lumed Ceramic Bezel Inserts and I have found the overall quality and luminosity to be on par with Seiko's great watches.

That being said, I reached out to 'Carlos', from Lumed Ceramic Bezel Inserts, to inquire as to whether or not a lumed bezel was on the horizon for the Shogun.
He said, yes, once he receives at least 20 requests for said insert.
Oh, well, ok, let's see if we can make that happen.

I'm here today to ask that anyone who is interested please let Carlos, at LCBI, know you would like the same.
I won't post a link so as not to violate any rules.
Just google LCBI and, if you don't mind, also post here so we can see, as a group, how much interest there is.

To get the ball rolling I will commit to 4, one for me, one for my brother and 2 just because I want to jump start the process.
I have no affiliation with LCBI other than being a satisfied customer.

Here is to hoping we have some like minded Shogun owners.




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#1,600 ·
How about a Lumed Bezel Insert?

I really want a Lumed bezel insert for the Shogun. I have them in my turtle and skx and just really appreciate what they add to the watch face.

All of mine are from Lumed Ceramic Bezel Inserts and I have found the overall quality and luminosity to be on par with Seiko's great watches.

That being said, I reached out to 'Carlos', from Lumed Ceramic Bezel Inserts, to inquire as to whether or not a lumed bezel was on the horizon for the Shogun.
He said, yes, once he receives at least 20 requests for said insert.
Oh, well, ok, let's see if we can make that happen.

I'm here today to ask that anyone who is interested please let Carlos, at LCBI, know you would like the same.
I won't post a link so as not to violate any rules.
Just google LCBI and, if you don't mind, also post here so we can see, as a group, how much interest there is.

To get the ball rolling I will commit to 4, one for me, one for my brother and 2 just because I want to jump start the process.
I have no affiliation with LCBI other than being a satisfied customer.

Here is to hoping we have some like minded Shogun owners.

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Good luck! I don't have a Shogun but I do have a LCBI bezel insert on my Turtle. I'll just say, once you've gone ceramic you can't never go back! Carlos's inserts are top quality too.
 
#1,608 ·
I really want to like my SBDC029 but I think I may have to flip it. I bought it new in April, in Japan.
The main problem I have with it is the bezel. I think it feels cheap and tinny. Also, it is way too loose, spins too freely, and clicks when you tap on it. You can push it down against the spring, a fraction of an inch, all the way around.
Is this normal for the Shogun? If not, is there a reasonable way to tighten it up? Should I send it back under warranty?
The bezel action on my SKX is perfect. I wish the Shogun bezel was half as good.
 
#1,613 ·
Wow! That strap really make it POP! What model Hirsch? Does it taper?
 
#1,616 ·
Through a curious set of circumstances, I am looking for an original dial for the SBDC007 (without the "X"), new or used.

If anyone knows of an available one or can point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate a PM.
(I did find an Ebay seller that has them for $280, but that's just plain ridiculous!)

Thanks all!
 
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