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New Seiko 5 on a dodgy rubber strap.
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New Seiko 5 on a dodgy rubber strap.
Neil, that's stunning, congratulations.
A quick tale... due to over indulging in the watch habit I've sold a few to make a dent in the 'paying for them' column. I considered maybe I should sell just one more... maybe the 7C43 I got from Neil[emoji848]
First I thought I might re-align the insert which is ever so slightly off cock... So I set about carefully removing the bezel ring... no problem. It's only when I see some very encouraging and old grime that I began to realise what a great unmolested 7C43 this is... I looked at the notoriously hard to remove crystal retaining ring, and it's clearly never been 'tooled' with.
Needless to say, a little gentle cleaning and greasing took place and bezel put back, now moving more crisply... but still with the original insert untouched and ever so slightly "Seiko off centre" [emoji3577][emoji16][emoji106]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c5c5eb33f1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...31d4ba9b49.jpg
Subtle yet effective mods:
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My first Seiko, but I'm sure it won't be my last. The quality of the finish is fantastic for the price. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f8cc20ecc8.jpg
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Put it on the Friday thread but deserves a share here.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...07e7ec8990.jpg
Thanks Brad, yours is a wonderful example and I’ve had mine well over 10 years and only bought the other one (your watch) as I missed mine so much for the few months it was away at service. The replacement was such a nice example that I kept both for ages before realising they were practically identical and could fund something else if I sold.
I just love this design and the previous model the 7548 and picked up yet another 7548, a 700B from 1978 this week. Not mint but in great condition for a watch used to the full as intended and from the original owner who was able to give the history of where he dived in it. All totally original too even down to the very worn but actually really comfy 40 year old rubber strap.
http://i.imgur.com/iY5SVcph.jpg
It’s great fun tracking them down and they won’t break the bank at the moment but prices are sure to rise.
I’ve still got a few models to find before I’m done.:eagerness:
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Cheers
Neil
I just have the one.
I do also have an Orient Mako XL also. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...017f0bd6e8.jpg
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SRP777 + Uncle Seiko Oyster....
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New Seiko 5
SRPD73K1https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1866b2b712.jpg
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Fantastic on the bracelet it doesn't come on. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5888f4d906.jpg
7548 from 1980...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f3666bd3c8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cdf428478c.jpg
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It is very tall, there's no hiding it. I never wear it with a suit at work,not even on the bracelet. It's too much. It is odd though as it doesn't take up a lot of surface area, the bulk is all in the height/thickness. Some comparison shots below.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...87f744bc06.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...56a700418c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c50a579f67.jpg
It feels just right.
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Simply the best watch I've ownedhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...03730425c7.jpg
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^^^ That dial is very lovely. And it's a (pleasingly) unusual dial layout even for a GS.
53mas on duty for this week.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2b47db8cee.jpg
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Turtle + Uncle Seiko Waffle:
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Yeah, lets lift up the topic a little bit...
7548 from 1980 with Z199 from Uncle Seikohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2d9fd763ad.jpg
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Very nice! I have one too, from 1981, still looks almost new. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e7c12516b6.jpg
Skx007, bead blasted case, ceramic bezel mod.Attachment 16896
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Samurai in the sunshine a few months back, before all this rain ☔️
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Just got this save the ocean Samurai which I had been looking at for a few weeks before giving in.
Have to say I love drilled lugs so off came the bracelet and I have tried on a few straps.
It's hard to capture how nice the dial looks with my phones camera. See if you can spot the shark fins :-)
The bezel also is a highlight for me with it's applied sections.
I have been hankering after a Samurai for a few years now and I'm very pleased I got this
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That looks great. Much prefer the samurai to the turtle.
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You got one of the shark fins-well done, but there is another fin somewhere.
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On the second hand
My modded Turtle, now with Strapcode bracelet to replace the OEM tin one
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Yep on the second hand :-)
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Love this one! SARX033https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ac0600f49d.jpg
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Quite a few discounts on the Prospex stuff at Simpkins. Think they're decent prices?
https://simpkinsjewellers.co.uk/watc...spex?limit=100
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Love this Seiko:
https://i.postimg.cc/vTGJJCtp/B36-BD...AC75-D6980.jpg
Great pics, the GS dial are amazing and the sweeping seconds hand of spring drive..... I can feel a purchase approaching.
This is a bit of a unicorn watch these days and unfortunately I’ve hardly ever used it since I received it about 3-4 years ago as the crystal is scratched and it needs a movement service. I’ll get it done though as the dial is spectacular! The very best of all the 6R15 SARBs in my view.
https://i.postimg.cc/CKVpbY5y/E4-DCC...C7-F0689-E.jpgSeiko SARB045
^^^ Ohhhh lovely.