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62MAS are a lot smaller than the SLA017, like, a surprising amount. Almost too small for me. But beautiful.
The hard thing is finding one that isn’t completely rotten (they weren’t particularly watertight). I’ve seen pics of like one example for sale that didn’t have really bad lume rot, and that may well have been a relume.
Regal
Yeah, I bought one of these at retail and took a big hit when I sold it. They can be had for $1200 AUD from Japan - but I don't know how import taxes in Aus work. I think at that price, its fair game. It's annoying they don't sell the SPB143/SBDC101 on a strap so that it's cheaper. I immediately took mine off the bracelet and only put it back on when I sold it.
I really liked it, but the bezel was just a bit chonky.
I have since handled an SLA017 and there's no contest. Yes, more expensive, but so much more refined. Also wore a couple of actual 62MAS references and the size was so perfect, and the price so close to an SLA017, that I'd probably get one of those if I were in the market.