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It was sad

 

Back in the early 90s my dad was given a Seiko Spirit Ti Chronograph by his Japanese client for bring the Japan company to venture into Malaysia. My dad didn't wear it so as a gift he  gave it to me when I gone to college. It was with me for 15 years until I have a battery change about 2 years ago. I want to be cautious since it was a special watch to me so I took it to a Seiko Authorize Service Spot, the Isetan watch department. After the watch is service and I wore it for a swim.

"Bzzzzzin!" That was the sound I last heard then the watch is dead.

The tritium has puff up like pop corn and the movement is completely fried. I try taking it back but they refuse to service and I try other venue. "No Sir it can't be salvage, sorry" is the common answer I get. I'm quite sadden that I lost something important in my life.

From then on I become Seiko-less. sad

Until I saw Art and Cazalea's post on GS a few years back then. Then I know I must have my Seiko again and here it is.

Regards
Tyler

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By: TdotBean : August 9th, 2011-06:44
It was inevitable. I have a weakness for Titanium. To make matters worse, my 1st Seiko is a titanium and I loss it over service defect, well more of that latter ... It is only logical you'll spot me with a Ti Seiko sooner or later. Here it is These recent...  

Beautiful pictures and watch.

 
By: VMM : August 9th, 2011-08:45
I like that dial, love the blued seconds hand. Congrats on that beauty, it looks perfect. Vte

Congratulations!

 
By: masterspiece : August 9th, 2011-12:39
A nice piece. The blue second hand is a nice contrast and accent of color. Aloha, Bob

Love that blued second hand.

 
By: KIH : August 9th, 2011-13:54
Very nice piece.... So what happened in the servicing process?

It was sad

 
By: TdotBean : August 9th, 2011-17:46
Back in the early 90s my dad was given a Seiko Spirit Ti Chronograph by his Japanese client for bring the Japan company to venture into Malaysia. My dad didn't wear it so as a gift he gave it to me when I gone to college. It was with me for 15 years until... 

So sorry to hear that...

 
By: KIH : August 9th, 2011-18:22
was it waterproof for such activities to begin with? Then, it was the fault of the servicing and it shouldn't happen. They must forgot to change or insert the gasket. Were you compensated back then? They should replace it, if possible.... Again, so sorry ... 

Well then, faulty servicing.

 
By: KIH : August 12th, 2011-16:43
unbelievable happens... again, so sorry this has happened. By the way, are you related to Japan somehow? Your ID so suggests. Live in Japan? Japanese in US? Just curious since I don't see Japanese poster often here. Ken Tokyo

What a beaut!

 
By: Davo : August 9th, 2011-14:01
And just what I've been looking at to get my dad for his birthday coming up. Congrats and wear it in good health.

You and Art are the person I should thank.

 
By: TdotBean : August 9th, 2011-17:58
I only got to know this watch from reading a post you and Art did a few years back regarding the your Seiko collection. PS: We own quite a number of the same watches. ie the MIH Regards Tyler

Beautiful shots of a beauty, as usual!

 
By: KIH : August 9th, 2011-18:19
Nice shots - you have too many SEIKOs, sir But I love it! Ken

Gorgeous pics!!!

 
By: japanwatchconnection : August 12th, 2011-10:32
I too, could not resist this watch and placed an order for a new SBGA011 earlier this week. Should be here in October!.

Gorgeous pix...

 
By: mrsnak : August 9th, 2011-18:19
...lusting after the new 130th anniv. of Seiko GS commemorative edition in SS right now.

Thanks. Hope you get the 130th.

 
By: TdotBean : August 9th, 2011-20:06
I heard they are terrible hard to come by. Regards Tyler

It's so finely ..

 
By: fernando : August 9th, 2011-19:23
polished that you won't realize it's titanium until you have it on your wrist. Then you wonder in amazement at the meticulous workmanship and accuracy. Need I say more? A Big congrats Tyler! Fernando

Thanks Fernando.

 
By: TdotBean : August 9th, 2011-19:38
This watch is an antithesis. Is Ti but don't really look the part, a Seiko but not low price and a movement that's cross between mechanical and quartz. What make me appreciate this watch more is not no one will ever realize or agree on buying one unless h... 

Great pics, Ti-Bomb! ;)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 10th, 2011-04:21
You have to watch out not get stuck in some terror filter with that name! Best Blomman

I shouldn't be so worried. Is T-Bomb not H-Bomb I think I'll be safe.

 
By: TdotBean : August 10th, 2011-04:35
The DSA set of photo is equally stunning if not better. This photographer have some god-like skill. Regards Tyler

very nice piece...

 
By: FanFrancisco : August 10th, 2011-10:18
.... congrats, Tyler. it looks great, happy for you. btw, you got a friend who has such professional photography skill, he makes the watch lively and great showing us here stefan

These words of yours will forever be engrave in my brain.

 
By: TdotBean : August 12th, 2011-18:36
The last tragedy shall notes be repeat.:-D Thanks Ling Have a great weekend. Tyler