Reply With QuoteCrappy wrist shot:
1970s 7000-8000
Crappy wrist shot:
Lovely thatOriginally Posted by Fullbreakfast
Crappy wrist shot:
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Slim 6105 today. The slimmer case really does wear well.
Last edited by Slevin Kelevra; 28th September 2023 at 11:09.
Thanks! It's what I think of as my proper dress watch, for going somewhere nice on a special occasion.
That's why it's still in such good condition, as I rarely do.
Seiko 3803-7010, from 1973.
Love these :) I’ve been trying to find a good condition , all original one but nothing sensibly priced has come forth.Slim 6105 today. The slimmer case really does wear well.
I just got my Sumo back out of the box.
I had forgotten how nice it is.
Great watch....I'd be tempted to get it on a crafter blue strap though.I just got my Sumo back out of the box.
I had forgotten how nice it is.
Yeah, I have one somewhere but it was a pain to fit if I recall correctly.
SKX171 moded, the SKX continuation as it should have been...(sapphire crystal, coin edge bezel with ceramic insert)
That looks superb - reminds me (no surprise) of the SKX031 - which is the watch that really got me into watches IYKWIM.SKX171 moded, the SKX continuation as it should have been...
Did you do the mods yourself - or did you buy it as is?
7A38-7000 SAA007J
This one…
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
The hardest part was finding 171 in decent condition. Applied markers looks superb. Then I bought the sapphire, lollipop hand, coin edge bezel and ceramic insert. That was the easy part. I sent all to my watchmaker and that was it. Quite happy
Old and new.
The plating is knackered but the dial is
After some considerable time looking for one, I finally found myself one of the 35th anniversary 1000m Tunas, a Japanese market SBBN051 (disclosure: I am a sucker for a Kanji day wheel). It’s a good stablemate for my SBBN025, the last “Marinemaster” dialled 1000m Tuna aka the “Darth Tuna”. Also a Japanese market watch, it’s a firm favourite in the collection and the SBBN051 is heading that way too.
It has all the usual Tuna features: a monocoque case in plain, silver coloured Titanium, ceramic shroud in a very dark grey (unlike Darth’s absolutely black), sturdy easy-grip bezel and a wonderfully deep-set dial with insane amounts of lume. It also wears well, the lugless case making it much more wearable than the colossal dimensions suggest.
The differences are in the details: gold-coloured shroud screws and strap hardware, a beautiful dial which fades from dark blue to black, applied markers and a couple of nice flashes of bright yellow (the seconds hand, engraved “Lock” text on the crown, and the crown tube itself, so you can see when it’s unscrewed.
My only quibble is the handset, which has syringe points (I like) but is black painted so these are very hard to see unless the light is right (I don’t like). Would’ve looked better in blasted steel or painted white, IMHO.
I experimented with toning down the gold bits (I’ve never really gone for gold), replacing the screws with steel ones and the strap hardware with Titanium. It didn’t look bad, but I think the more flamboyant look is better.
Anyway: a few photos (including the toned-down version). I’m delighted with it.
Fresh off the boat… new (to me) King Seiko 5621.
I love the way the Japanese rate something as ‘junk’. This has the original leather strap that is expectedly tired after 49 years but the watch is so nice otherwise.
Stole this for approx £120 delivered. Going straight into the permanent collection until I can replace it with a similar GS.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
'trek monster' sarb048, finally found one ...
Really impressed with the quality of the SLA043. Feels very special on the wrist.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
That’s definitely one of my selling regrets. The dial is such a rich colour and I love the contrasting seconds hand. Enjoy!Really impressed with the quality of the SLA043. Feels very special on the wrist.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Thank you I bought this to replace my BB58 which I really liked and this is more special in every way.
I haven't worn this much but it's on the wrist tonight after a date change.
Old and new.....
I quite like that what is it,a reissue?I haven't worn this much but it's on the wrist tonight after a date change.
Here you go....
https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/prod...tion-srq039j1/
My latest acquisition
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Seiko 7090-8050 "Côtes de Genève dial" ... seventies.
Last edited by Jo Hande; 17th November 2023 at 16:41.
A trio of divers. SLA021, SLA039 and an SBBN045.
The latest addition
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Lovely collection:) love that 39 and was actively looking for one but then found out that it’s got Zaratsu polishing which I don’t want.A trio of divers. SLA021, SLA039 and an SBBN045.
What put you off the Zaratsu polishing?
62Mas old and new.
Yeah, I’m confused. Fair enough diashield (not present on the sla039 as far as I know) is a bit off-putting but Zaratsu?
The 039 does have ever brilliant steel but no Diashield.
Regarding the Zaratsu, please explain your thoughts on it?
You know that Zaratzu simply means it was finished on a certain brand of lapping machine?
The exact same process is used on almost every watch case, it's just that some are finished to a higher standard than others.
Weird, when I did my research Diashield was mentioned on this watch which is actually what I dislike as it can’t be refinished. Sorry I mentioned Zaratsu, I meant Diashield:) If they definitely don’t have it then I will go on the hunt again.
I loathe Diashield myself.
I have (finally) refinished an entire Diashield case so it can be refinished, but it's hard work and it takes a lot of patience.
The main reason I got rid of my SBDX017 MM300 was because of the Diashield . I’m glad I found a SBDX001:)
No Diashield on the SLA043 either.
[/url]
Nice , look after it for me :)
Such a versatile watch
Just got this, so it seems rude not to add to the thread........
Seiko ANA (All Nippon Airlines).
6106 8120 from 1968
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Posting Permissions
