Reply With QuoteVery well done indeed. That 6159 is absolutely stunning and must feel wonderful in your wrist.
Have to say, I think the proportions of the original are infinitely more elegant, much as I like the MM300 when not side by side...Originally Posted by Cannop
They're similar but there's enough differences to warrant keeping both I think.
Very well done indeed. That 6159 is absolutely stunning and must feel wonderful in your wrist.
^^^^^^This^^^^^^^
Love the speedy Tony.
But the less said about the Seiko the better !
Great write ups as always though.
Seiko does it for me - congrats! It certainly is satisfying when you fill in those blanks....
Tony, what a cracking start to 2016
Congratulations on tracking down two of your favourite pieces :)
Bloody Brilliant week for me too, I got Tony's SBDX012 !!!
I'm absurdly taken by that lug.Bloody Brilliant week for me too, I got Tony's SBDX012 !!!
I feel like a Victorian gentleman who's just caught a glimpse of an ankle
Haha - great analogy !
Lovely buys Tony, not surprised that you are so understandably ebullient with them both.
The 6159 is a stunner and had I had the funds I would have had a go at that one myself.
I think the thickness would suit my wrist better than the sbdx012 - though I still miss that one also!
Sorry! First offer went to the original owner Schofie who didn't want to part with his Rolex for it. Second dibs (agreed at the time I bought it) was to Tony!You've played two absolute blinders with those, but I'm a bit gutted that the '57 wasn't put up on SC so I could nab it. Bit selfish of DB9 there I feel
If you get a chance to get one, do it. The best Speedy I have owned by a mile. It just wasn't being worn and the coffers needed topping up :(
And thanks for the education on the Seiko Tony, you always deliver!
Stunning, that Seiko is amazing.
Interestingly last week a Thai contact offered me a basically NOS 6159 but it was a Tuna version? I didn't know enough about it to determine if it was worth the near £2.5k asking price - anyone able to advise?
That would be top end for a 6159-7010 but it would have to be in exceptional condition with absolutely no issues.
Jeez Tony your ability to track down cracking examples and secure them is becoming legendary. Stop it now before there's nothing left for the rest of us
Gray
Lovely couple of post Xmas Crackers there Mr T, I was hovering over the PM button when Duncan put it on SC, I actually thought that if I did not send a PM that night you would buy it and would be sold by AM! I was right, congratulations.
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Last year I was lucky enough to find a NOS 57 replica at a AD in Europe.
It is one of my favourite watches. At the time I was looking for a SMP, PO or Rolex Sub but this caught my eye in the window. What I love about it, is how subtle it is and the fact I've not seen another one, making it nice an unique.
If I decide to sell it, I'll make sure to stick it on SC, as there seems to be a quite few folk keen on these.
Congrats, two brilliant pieces. My favourite Speedmaster, if I ever buy one (and all WIS ought to own one at least once, right ?) that's the model I'd go for. Not massively into Seiko's diving watches myself, I prefer their dress watches, but I have to say this one is magic.
It's all been said really, Tony. Two great watches and as usual your photos leave me feeling woefully inadequate!
Simon
I like the Speedy '57, but I'm not sold on the Marinemaster, new or old, although I'd agree that the proportions of your new acquisition look much better than the recent MM300s.
M
That vintage Seiko is amazing! Congrats on the pickup.
Amazing watches, both. Congrats.
Lovely watches
Have not seen a 6159 in better nick.
What beautiful pics as well!
Do bring the 6159 to NY when you come.
Will be more than happy to take it off your hands, so that you won't feel the need to torture us with its ugly pics😜
Am in LI but go to city often.
So, either is fine!
Let me know when here.
I've never been the biggest fan of the Speed master range however there's always an exception to the rule! No need for any exception for the 6159, though.
Well that's good going eh! Not even out of January and you've acquired 2 gems already. I'm particularly taken with that 57' I must say 😊
Well done Tony, I don't think I have seen better photo's of the 6159
Two in the first week of 2016...I hope you are going to keep up this rate (and quality) throughout the rest of the year Tony!
Thanks again, all!
I've actually put some slightly better shots up now. Can't stop the reflections in that crystal, though!Well done Tony, I don't think I have seen better photo's of the 6159
Missed this earlier. Very nice both of those. What a bland comment ! You know what I mean ... very nice. Just curious as to why the FOIS came and went. Anything bad or just no magic ? I saw one this week and thought it was a near perfect effort from Omega.
Paul
Fair enough and understood. I think I'm in the "give me a modern 911 over a vintage one" demographic these days, despite hugely admiring/coveting the originals, if you know what I mean
Late to the game but congrats on those, two real stunners.
Made me miss my old 6159-7000 plus got me thinking about a 57 Replica Speedy...
I'm still debating between an FOIS or a '71 vintage Professional.Fair enough and understood. I think I'm in the "give me a modern 911 over a vintage one" demographic these days, despite hugely admiring/coveting the originals, if you know what I mean
Nice to see the watch passion brimming on full again Tony - two nice watches you have there!
Enjoy
two great examples, and great photos of them. I'm an omega-man though, so i know which one i'd be seen wearing!
the Omega is very nice but ohh that Seiko.. stunning !
which camera do you use ? any particular light set up ?
Do they go off in a adjoining room?Cheers, ladies
I use a Canon 5DII and a couple of monobloc flash heads.
Ooooh, you are awful!......but I like you
Cheers, ladies
I use a Canon 5DII and a couple of monobloc flash heads.
great results.., exactly what watches like these deserve
not sure why but haven't owned a Seiko for nearly 30 years, but that is bloody lovely and once again has me trying to work out why there isn't one in the collection.
😄😄😄
Do you use tilt-shift lenses at all?Cheers, ladies
I use a Canon 5DII and a couple of monobloc flash heads.
Any light modifiers - eg diffusers, gel filters, snoots?
Your photos (not just this thread) are great.
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That Seiko is stunning and have to say, love the Speedmaster and need to check one out
Good to know. Thanks for the info.
Ahh. That 6159. Erm.
Excellent pickups! A great contrast between the two.
Loving the Seiko's.
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