Purchase advice, Seiko 6309 or 6306

[helidoc]

I’ve got an option on a turtle from a collector, and the choice is an original Hong Kong cased 6309, or a 6306 for £110 more. Normally this is a no brainer, it’s the 6306, but what is making me hesitate is a slight impact to the bezel between the 31/32 minute markers on the 6306. I’ve attached a picture


Can I have a TZ opinion as to which one? I’ve just had the email asking if I’m still interested, and as I courtesy to the seller, I don’t want to keep him hanging on

Cheers

Dave


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[mr.chef]

The 6306 is worth many times more than the 6309 and this looks like a nice watch. What the asking price on the 6306?

[learningtofly]

The obvious answer is "6306 every day" and that seems to be a nice one. Assuming they use the same bezel I'd probably find a donor 6309, do a bezel swap and then move the 6309 on.

[helidoc]

Currency converted about £610, but liable to import tax

The original 6309 £505, currency converted

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[mr1973]

Bloody hell. I remember when you could source them for 100-ish...

[JasonM]

The obvious answer is "6306 every day" and that seems to be a nice one. Assuming they use the same bezel I'd probably find a donor 6309, do a bezel swap and then move the 6309 on.

Agreed, the bezel is a easy swap if you wanted to. That looks lovely.

[JasonM]

Bloody hell. I remember when you could source them for 100-ish...

My first 6309 was bought off eBay around 20 yeas ago, the bidding was fierce and I ended up the winner over 15 other people, at £55
I still have it.

[helidoc]

My first 6309 was bought off eBay around 20 yeas ago, the bidding was fierce and I ended up the winner over 15 other people, at £55
I still have it.

Enough of that talk!

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[RLE]

Personally prefer the Japan dial so that would swing it for me. Missed out on a 6306 a few weeks ago but it was the 7000 rather than a 7001 with the larger crown and limited production run in 76. Think that went for £800!!

Agree that the one in your picture looks a peach.


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[JasonM]

Personally prefer the Japan dial so that would swing it for me. Missed out on a 6306 a few weeks ago but it was the 7000 rather than a 7001 with the larger crown and limited production run in 76. Think that went for £800!!

Agree that the one in your picture looks a peach.


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76 was a good year for the 6306 ( sorry Doc)

[helidoc]

Mine, if it becomes so, looks like a May 77 7001, judging from the case back

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[learningtofly]

76 was a good year for the 6306 ( sorry Doc)

My old one. Just to nudge him a little further in the right direction.

[helidoc]

Ok, I get it!

Thanks all

Dave


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[TheTigerUK]

Just a possible word of caution, is the 6306 all original ? unless the crown has been changed it should be a course one and the crown cutout looks small compared to most 6306s more like the 6309 but neither queries are deal breakers.

[LuvWatch]

I am always put off vintage if the hand lume doesn't match the hour plots (they can age differently) as in OP photo, but in theses times I would query whether the hands have been replaced, not a problem if the buyer is happy with this

Here is mine

[helidoc]

I’ve got lots of photos, and the lum tones vary with the lighting used.

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[helidoc]

Just a possible word of caution, is the 6306 all original ? unless the crown has been changed it should be a course one and the crown cutout looks small compared to most 6306s more like the 6309 but neither queries are deal breakers.

I sent you a PM and a image of the crown at service

Thanks

Dave


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[Jim W]

Currency converted about £610, but liable to import tax

No there won't be any import tax, but 20% VAT will be payable. (import duty and vat are not the same).

This is always a problem when buying from outside the EU (probably from anywhere outside the UK from January!).
VAT is the real killer for buying from abroad.

[helidoc]

Thanks for the info John (TheTigerUK)

Cheers

Dave


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