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    I currently have two. A 40 year old and a brand new one. Still, the 8110 is my only vintage and not sure I'll keep it. The MM on the other hand is the watch that will never go.



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    ^^ both stunning watches. That 6105 looks particularly clean for its 40 years. Must have been LOST for a good few years somewhere...

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    That 6105 looks perfect... Is it original or restored?

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    Thanks, guys. It's original, the only thing I had done was a relume and a mild brushing up of the case. Dial, hands, crown (which still locks), bezel+insert are all as it was in 1974. I bought the watch with the original unworn waffle strap....someone paid me good money for it...but should have kept it.

    The thing is with this watch, even though I love this watch, I'm scared to wear it. It's almost too nice to wear.

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    My Seiko 7002 on all solid link aftermarket Jubilee Bracelet!

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    Having started with SNK 5s and graduated to SKX 007s and OMs I'm now looking at consolidating to a smaller number of quality affordables from Seiko's mid-tier - I was up to about 15 inexpensive Seikos, but since I have only two wrists* I am trying to make sure I am collecting to wear, not collecting to collect!

    New arrivals moving in this direction:




    *only one of which carries a watch at any given time!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr TPG View Post
    Having started with SNK 5s and graduated to SKX 007s and OMs I'm now looking at consolidating to a smaller number of quality affordables from Seiko's mid-tier - I was up to about 15 inexpensive Seikos, but since I have only two wrists* I am trying to make sure I am collecting to wear, not collecting to collect!

    New arrivals moving in this direction:




    *only one of which carries a watch at any given time!
    The top one is a Seiko SUS GMT? Very beautiful

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    That's the one. I love the dial and it's the watch that made me want to move up a tier in terms of finish/movement etc. I only wish the hooded lugs didn't mean it needs a bracelet since I prefer straps, but am willing to overlook my preference in this case!

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    Can anyone tell me anything about these old work horses?


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    Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!

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    I have a weak spot for GS - have managed to gather a few...










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    Really like that GS GMT

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    Quote Originally Posted by Charlie View Post
    There are just so many Seiko's that I like the look of that I just can't choose.

    I used to think that Seiko's were cheap tat, but have been educated as to the error of my ways by this site and others and now find myself lusting over all sorts from the staple SKX007 to vintage pieces.

    I rather like the tuna on a mesh bracelet too.

    Where will it end :-)

    You are absolutely right Charlie.Where the hell do you start when it comes to Seiko.I thought the same as you but if you take a bit of time and follow threads like this one and look at the its Friday thread you will get to see what others are wearing.Then you can start to pick up some pointers.Cant tell you where it will end but I now have 16 Seikos in the collection.This one came yesterday.I sold one here on SC recently and I regretted it.


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    Those are so much watch for the Money. I love the Samurai too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SuperC View Post
    I currently have two. A 40 year old and a brand new one. Still, the 8110 is my only vintage and not sure I'll keep it. The MM on the other hand is the watch that will never go.


    Give me a pm when your getting rid of the 8110 as its my birth year aswell!!!

    Chris

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    Oops I did it again ;). One more Seiko I couldn't resist.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SuperC View Post


    Oops I did it again ;). One more Seiko I couldn't resist.
    I love that

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    An indication of the change of intensity/colour shift, at varying angles, of the SBQJ019's light caramel sunburst dial….




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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy 0 View Post


    A great first post on the forum - thanks. Welcome, and enjoy your very unusual Monster.

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    Just arrived


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    My Shogun


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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    Just arrived

    That's a great looking Monster, and suit's the strap perfectly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by barryw View Post
    That's a great looking Monster, and suit's the strap perfectly.
    Thanks, it's a Yobokies BoR.

    My first Monster and it's not as big as I was expecting. I'm actually finding it more comfortable than an SKX on a bracelet

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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    Thanks, it's a Yobokies BoR.

    My first Monster and it's not as big as I was expecting. I'm actually finding it more comfortable than an SKX on a bracelet
    How do you find the beads of rice bracelet? Quality and comfort? Tempted by one for a MM300.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    Thanks, it's a Yobokies BoR.

    My first Monster and it's not as big as I was expecting. I'm actually finding it more comfortable than an SKX on a bracelet
    Just as a matter of interest, you do know that the Monster and the SKX007 are essentially indistinguishable in terms of weight and dimensions, right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mindforge View Post
    How do you find the beads of rice bracelet? Quality and comfort? Tempted by one for a MM300.
    I'm liking it in terms of comfort. The bracelet itself is well made, but the clasp is not the best I've come across (it's a bit flimsy with quite a lot of lateral movement, so doesn't always align properly when closing)

    Quote Originally Posted by seffrican View Post
    Just as a matter of interest, you do know that the Monster and the SKX007 are essentially indistinguishable in terms of weight and dimensions, right?
    Ah, yes; however I do wear watches fairly loose and I find that the SKX crown guard digs into my wrist. It means I have to wear them on a NATO, or reverse the case so that the crown is at 10.

    The guards on the Monster are nice and flat

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    arrived yesterday from deepest darkest engerlandshire. a cruddy old 7458 given the Tiger UK treatment

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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    Ah, yes; however I do wear watches fairly loose and I find that the SKX crown guard digs into my wrist. It means I have to wear them on a NATO, or reverse the case so that the crown is at 10.

    The guards on the Monster are nice and flat
    I see. I do seem to recall that one one of the 007s I modded, I applied a Dremel to the inside edges of the crown guard while I had the case empty (I also completely brushed the case while I was at it) and that it seemed a little more comfortable afterwards - I also wear my watches slightly on the loose side.

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    On its way

    This one should be back with me tomorrow

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    Just opened the packaging on this little beauty.


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    Quote Originally Posted by itsgotournameonit View Post
    Just opened the packaging on this little beauty.

    It must be something about today's date, or the weather, or......? Let's just rename it Seiko chrono day and be done with it

    Arrived this morning:


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    Wore this one at work today.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rockinrobin View Post
    It must be something about today's date, or the weather, or......? Let's just rename it Seiko chrono day and be done with it

    Arrived this morning:

    Bizarrely this arrived back to me today

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    Birthday present from a couple of years ago. Not quite what I wanted, but I still like it.


    Last edited by gentlemenpreferhats; 13th August 2014 at 11:49.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Backward point View Post
    Got some old ones:

    What is the modelnumber for the one on the right? It really is a nice chrono I'd love to add to my collection...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Henk Hoving View Post
    What is the modelnumber for the one on the right? It really is a nice chrono I'd love to add to my collection...
    I think it is a 7A38 7190.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Henk Hoving View Post
    What is the modelnumber for the one on the right? It really is a nice chrono I'd love to add to my collection...
    7A38-7190, I'd say.

    EDIT:
    Too slow.... too slow...

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    Excellent, thanks guys!

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    Currently on my wrist!



    Yesterday:


    Now I hear you thinking: Jean Lassale, that isn't a Seiko!
    The movement in this watch is a Seiko 7A34 with 7A38 datewheel.
    The movement is gold plated and "pimped", Lassale was the luxury brand Seiko tried for some years, ranging from 750 dollars to 25.000 dollars...

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    I knew they had a Lassale brand, but I have never seen a Jean Lassale. Interesting! (funky bracelet on that one too)

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    Quote Originally Posted by andamanen View Post
    I knew they had a Lassale brand, but I have never seen a Jean Lassale. Interesting! (funky bracelet on that one too)
    Very special and comfortable bracelet.
    It has more parts than the engine of a Rolls Royce:


    Jean Lassale was (now defunct!) a firm specialized in ultrathin movements.
    Seiko seems to have bought the name and to have started using their own movements.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Lassale

    Here's some more information about them, from NeilC:
    http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...-brief-history
    Last edited by Bernard; 13th August 2014 at 15:08.

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    This is my non-Seiko 7a38 chrono:


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    My daily wear

    Last edited by mikehill; 13th August 2014 at 16:51.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bernard View Post
    Very special and comfortable bracelet.
    It has more parts than the engine of a Rolls Royce:


    Jean Lassale was (now defunct!) a firm specialized in ultrathin movements.
    Seiko seems to have bought the name and to have started using their own movements.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Lassale

    Here's some more information about them, from NeilC:
    http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...-brief-history

    Impressive!

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    Ooops, the Jean Lassales ranged up to $ 45.000, even a bit more than I remembered...

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    What a fantastic thread ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by gentlemenpreferhats View Post
    Birthday present from a couple of years ago. Not quite what I wanted, but I still like it.


    OMG I need one of those!

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