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Here's some to share.
That's the oneOriginally Posted by yonsson
Happy to be back!
Here's some to share.
A Grand Seiko
That's a lovely looking watch, so simple it speaks for itself!
Apocalypse now!
Fantastic! The condition is amazing.
Here's most of my Seikos (middle left is my wife's). All from the affordable end of the spectrum, all but the bottom 3 bought used...:
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Thanks.
Hands and dial could do with a resume but for 1969 the case, bezel and insert are amazing.
I sold it once and just recently got the chance to buy it back
Just settled on my beater, an all original 7548 from December 1981.
I have probably tried every watch in the universe in order to try to settle on a beater, but never had, until the penny finally dropped. As well as looking cool, it needs to work without fanning about, so it can only be a quartz.
can't help showing this again
That is stunning!
I'm the same. Quartz is great. Hardy and accurate. Lovely watch. Glad you finally found your seiko quartz diver.Just settled on my beater, an all original 7548 from December 1981.
I have probably tried every watch in the universe in order to try to settle on a beater, but never had, until the penny finally dropped. As well as looking cool, it needs to work without fanning about, so it can only be a quartz.
Love this.
Can't blame you, it looks out-of-this-world nice.
That is way too nice to be a beater!
But you're right about the merits of quartz. For the same reason this SBBN007 is one of my favorite Seikos:
This is the only Seiko that I have. Abit sporty, abit military.
Although to be honest, almost too nice to wear!!
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I really like that, plus it's a birth year watch for me. What do I need to know to go about finding one? What kind of price range am I looking at?Just settled on my beater, an all original 7548 from December 1981.
I have probably tried every watch in the universe in order to try to settle on a beater, but never had, until the penny finally dropped. As well as looking cool, it needs to work without fanning about, so it can only be a quartz.
The nice ones have increased in value of late but I should think £100-150 for a 7548 in good nick. Great thing is there are lots of parts available to bring them back to as new, not original of course but for a beater..
I just stuck up a WTB for a vintage Seiko quartz diver.
Tatty, or non original, I'd say £100-£150. Nice, original or spa'd, I'd say £250.
The oldies truly are the best.
Thanks, certainly looks it.
I agree
That is just lovely :-)
Although to be honest, almost too nice to wear!!
2 landed on the doorstep this morning.
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You aren't wrong there... I have recently got into Seikos for the first time and purchased a 7A28, a 1994 7002 7000 and I have a 1977 6139 7100 helmet enroute.
I must admit that the vintage Seikos really have a certain charm about them and would love to own a 6105.
To balance my collection I've been lucky enough to pick something non vintage...
To balance my collection I've been lucky enough to pick something non vintage...
Nice. However, I have yet to get excited by them based on the photos - how do they stack up in the flesh?
Another 7C43(-7000) arrived recently,
Just picked this up from the PO.
Modified by Brad & fresh on my wrist.
Love the changes over the SKX, but in my mind still representative of the original.
Want to get a vintage seiko diver next, but need to see how the pillow cases work on my wrist.
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/...E6BC5D1A7B.jpg
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Looks to have made the trip real in real good shape... don't forget to show off the signed crown, boast of the 6R movement, and the funky day/date. Hands will always be marmite... but I love emJust picked this up from the PO.
Modified by Brad & fresh on my wrist.
Love the changes over the SKX, but in my mind still representative of the original.
Want to get a vintage seiko diver next, but need to see how the pillow cases work on my wrist.
Oh, you mean not all SKXs hack? ;-) Was actually weird setting the time seeing it hack!
I'm really impressed. And like you I wasn't 100% sure from pictures but owners always seem quietly happy. Now I have it in my hands I'm completely blown away by how much quality there is in this. The bezel action...hmm nice, the insert - not sure if it is ceramic but it's up there with the ceramic Rolex. Bracelet is very very well made and comfy...and the right size 20mm lugs tapering nicely down to the 18mm extending divers clasp. It would be icing on the cake to have a signed crown... and I don't believe the crystal is sapphire either? I would say it's a big step up from the Sumo in quality and it also works better with rubber and NATOs with the shorter lug length. Dare I say it's a keeper
In need of some TLC and a new bezel insert
That's in cracking condition... May I ask how you came across this one. They are rare in good original condition... So Congratulations:-)Another 7C43(-7000) arrived recently,
My stable of two.
The 7A28-7100 is a recent addition
Apologies for the poor iPhone pics
That's a beauty!!Another 7C43(-7000) arrived recently,
Another 7C43 fan here and looks equally good on rubber or bracelet.
This thread just gets better and better...
Apologies for the poor iPhone pics
You managed to track one downI love mine.They are alot of watch for fairly little money. Looks good.
This one was actually off ebay.
I didn't get excited by the MM300 in the flesh either. Too me personally, it's a 'good' watch. But that's it.
Popular choice but a lot get flipped too.
I like that a lot Alan. What model is it please?
Best Regards - Peter
I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.
Back in love with this....
EDIT: Eurgh! The quality of this phone pic is terrible. Sorry!
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I used PS EXPRESS on my phone to tidy it up as much as I can on a phone, at least it's the right way up :)
Many thanks, that's a sharper image. I really aught to get a cheap digital camera! :-)I used PS EXPRESS on my phone to tidy it up as much as I can on a phone, at least it's the right way up :)
Whether it's a bad picture or not, it's a lovely looking watch!
This is the only Seiko that I have. Abit sporty, abit military.
I like that.I like it alot and when your ready please PM me and I will buy it
Way to go! This watch is absolutely gorgeous! When I put on its black sibling, everything just feels right.
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