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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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#1,909 ·
So, one week later and the watch was ready to pick up from the "watch smith."

When I initially took it in and went over everything I wanted done/changed, and then presented each part, the guy at the counter said, "Wow I've never seen anyone come in with everything they need!" I was thinking to myself, you've obviously never dealt with anyone from WUS forum then!!! MUUUHAHAHAH... we know our sh*t!!!!

Anyway, watch looks great, couldn't be happier.... lover the polished chapter ring with the white date wheel. Sapphire is crystal clear, and low like stock mineral was. The marine master clasp is great, although I can confirm I did have to add a additional link to the bracelet, as it was to tight with just the clasp swap, and then fine tuned it by moving it in one hole on the buckle; fits just like it did before now.

Hope the pictures come out ok, all I had was my cell phone. If you have any questions, just ask. Thanks for all the help WUS!!!!

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#1,910 ·
First question: easy way to polish out light marks on the hardlex?

Second:

How do I check the production date on a Shogun?

Is there a difference on the box design? I’ve got 2.. one from 2012 with this box: the box has a central orange square with an orange Prospex logo and orange Seiko logo smaller underneath. The other Shogun I don’t know the year of, no orange logo only a simple Seiko central logo... newer or older?
 
#1,911 ·
First question: easy way to polish out light marks on the hardlex?

Second:

How do I check the production date on a Shogun?

Is there a difference on the box design? I've got 2.. one from 2012 with this box: the box has a central orange square with an orange Prospex logo and orange Seiko logo smaller underneath. The other Shogun I don't know the year of, no orange logo only a simple Seiko central logo... newer or older?
To check production date:

WatchSleuth - Seiko Date Finder
or
SEIKO - Serial Number to Manufacture Date Decoder
 
#1,917 ·
Just thought I would share some info that I had a difficult time with.

I needed a link for the shogun bracelet which I discovered was difficult to find online

Email to Seiko USA they responded quickly and have the link in stock

Part number D00B1DM-LK00
US $72 plus tax and shipping I was all in at $85

Ordered by phone at 1800 334 0962

Hope this helps if anyone is looking for a link.


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#1,918 ·
Just thought I would share some info that I had a difficult time with.

I needed a link for the shogun bracelet which I discovered was difficult to find online

Email to Seiko USA they responded quickly and have the link in stock

Part number D00B1DM-LK00
US $72 plus tax and shipping I was all in at $85

Ordered by phone at 1800 334 0962

Hope this helps if anyone is looking for a link.

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Ouch, for one link..
I'm now very scared having ordered a Grand Seiko half link from an AD without price checking…..
 
#1,924 ·
Has anyone found a source for Shogun Bracelet extension links in the US?
I have the Titanium Alloy + SS MM300 ratchet adjustable clasp (Part #D1K6AM-BK00) which is a bit shorter than the factory clasp, so I believe I need one Factory Seiko Bracelet Link (Part #D00B1DM-LK00).
At present, I have that MM300 clasp attached using an inexpensive SS extension (which actually looks okay and wears pretty well), but I'd prefer the strength and simplicity of a proper Shogun bracelet extension link.
I can find an online source in Europe (watchpartsplaza) that will ship to the US, but I'd prefer to buy from someone in the US, if possible.
Is there a reliable seller for Shogun parts online? Alternatively, does anyone here care to sell one?
Thx.
 
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