Green dialled chrono...
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-a...0002%257E2.jpg
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Green dialled chrono...
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-a...0002%257E2.jpg
Way too many nice Seiko's on here - great thread. I need to get some company for my Bellmatic!
The only Seiko I have, but it's nice enough to be keeping the U1 off my wrist when I want to wear a tough as old boots watch.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/IMG_6012.jpg
Modified SKX007J.
I had this bead blasted because I didn't like the shininess of the case, and I think it's a much better tool watch for it, particularly when paired with a Timefactors NATO - the brushed steel fittings are a great match for the case.
I don't wear this enough, and when I do I always wonder why that is. It has great presence, is super comfy, lovely clear dial and attracts a lot of comments. For the cost, I can't think of many better tools watches than these.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ps630fc6ab.jpg
Some Italian colour...
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7393/...f426b5e4_c.jpg
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SBQJ0017
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/09/a2usany6.jpg
0903-8069 SQ
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/09/aqadydap.jpg
5M42 OE70
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/09/ejyruju5.jpg
This last is my most worn, ugliest, most favourite Seiko. It is also the one I have the most compliments for, and the one I have the most outstanding offers to buy. Non-wissers are a funny lot!
Seiko Fifty Five Fathoms
http://i.imgur.com/tvlghzH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fanBqyD.jpg
Dont think I saw an H357-5040 James Bond anywhere... here's mine pre spa treatment
http://i.imgur.com/n6ICNqj.jpg
my 7005-8020 purchased by me new in December 1969 from the shop on board P&O SS Orcades... lume still working - ish...
http://i.imgur.com/vnp6tu0.jpg
The latest 7C43 to join the collection,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...pszhpixvkb.jpg
Wow Tinker, that indeed is an impressive shot. This thread is making me feel like a kid in a candy store...
I add this one last week
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...6A2FCE6E77.jpg
Seiko divers are addictive.
Just arrived today.....
http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/w...r/L1000685.jpg
This one just arrived RMSD.
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/a...psf529aa1f.jpg
New member here! Here's my most recent arrival, a well-worn birth year 6309, which I had cleaned and rebrushed by a well esteemed member here:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/su8yse5a.jpg
http://dsutton.co.uk/images/seiko/Img020.jpg
The lume is something else !
http://dsutton.co.uk/images/seiko/lume.jpg
Just arrived from Creation - can't believe how quickly they deliver.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...psaqouhkmo.jpg
Just in from Snipe (Chris) - as-new Alpinist, quickly installed on a lovely Hirsch Liberty. What a beauty!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/21/6agu9yhu.jpg
SNX111 now sporting a DB10 leather strap
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/...74b40aa8_z.jpg
Seriously nice watches here ! Thank you for sharing
My second SARB065!! But now on a different strap.
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6evmbm4u.jpg
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/...psxnsyu8ct.jpg
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/...psnmzm7wgj.jpg
The little one at the bottom is a Alba 'Riki'.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ps9380248a.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psd71dd5ac.jpg
JDM 7A38-7110
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...0/P1270011.jpg
Liking that a lot.Sold a similar one a few months back and wanted one back.Luckily I managed to catch this one last week.
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps305be4da.jpg
'Similar' being a 7A38-7040, 7A38-704A, B or C (like this) perhaps ?
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...0/P1260076.jpg
No nothing like that.It was one of these actually. Still miss it though
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/a...psce869b6e.jpg
Ah Yes - a 7A38-7070. Of course, we've had this conversation before, haven't we ?
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...d-P1050163.jpg
There are still plenty about on eBay. It's just a matter of finding a half-decent unmolested example at a reasonable price. Here's one, a comparative bargain picked up by a 7A38 forum member recently - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111342764561
[QUOTE=Seiko7A38;3142186]Ah Yes - a 7A38-7070. Of course, we've had this conversation before, haven't we ?
Really have we ? I dont think so
My apologies - I'm sure we had exchanged PM's about it.* But if we did, I've cleared them out.
I certainly remember that particular 7A38-7070. It was the subject of a 3 page thread on my forum:
http://www.seiko7a38.com/apps/forums...cement-ideas-?
Towards the bottom of the first page, you'll see where Chris Rennie modded it, with a shaved repro' Arnie insert.
*Edit: In hindsight, it may have been Ian (BackwardPoint) I had the PM conversation with.
See: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...=1#post2890788
My first Seiko, so I can now join the thread.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G...o/IMG_0778.jpg
I am still awaiting delivery of my 'Orange Monster' . . . Be back soon!!!
My latest addition and first Seiko (7a28 702a)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psd8fcaeb0.jpg
Excuse the scratches on the crystal .....
Glad to see you found one, Ryan - even if it is on a NATO.
All you need now is a Sternkreuz p/n XMF 320.927 crystal - available from Cousins UK.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...zXMF320927.jpghttp://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...27-Cousins.jpg
My SKX011J1 minus gold font bezel insert [just too much gold for me on this]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/21/ubuje5uq.jpg
https://www.flickr.com/photos/772070...n/photostream/
Reassuring to see Flickr works as well (for you) on TZ-UK as it did on my forum, Brad ! http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ilies/oops.gif
Did you see how that photo of your Precista PRS-17c you posted came out (distorted), before I 'tweaked' it for you ?
Do yourself a favour - get yourself a Photobucket account. I can't even log into either of my Flickr accounts any more.
See you've fixed it now.
Thanks Paul. It did come with the original bracelet, just giving it a run on the NATO as the bracelet requires a good clean. Plus I think it looks pretty good on the NATO
Thanks for the crystal reference, is it an easy job to replace the crystal on one of these ? Is there any chance of polishing / re-finishing the existing mineral one ??
It does have a slight issue with the centre chrono but it seems to work fine when on the wrist (warm) so I am guessing it needs a service / oil.
Ryan
My SKX family...http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/21/a8a4yty4.jpg
And SKX009J1 on its own with sapphire crystal, Murphy bezel and faded big pip insert. Wearing a nice presidents bracelet.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/21/e4ypunu6.jpg