Horological Meandering - My regular guy Seiko , Grand Seiko basic 2010

My regular guy Seiko , Grand Seiko basic 2010

May 08, 2015,18:30 PM

I am a late comer.

My first watch, of good to great importance to my own life, as it begins to mark my own milestones, ups and downs.. was a Seiko of the 1973 type. The 6139 chronograph.

This one is a rendition of a 5139 type, but in Grand Seiko craft.

Looks simple.

But it is a study of philosophy from its use of rounded screw heads to flat heads in carefully chosen places. To allow for headroom when serviced by normal watchmakers or masters.

Its careful use of plexiglass is very intelligent.

Note you can't see the "aperture" where the 3 hands enter the dial.

Go home, and arrange the watches you own into 2 groups...those which allow you to see the aperture, and those that do not.

What are your thoughts?

There is no right answer.

It illustrates one of watch collectings many intellectual planes. Totally.

The flat screws? I caused too much hassle earlier last year.

Enjoy and thanks for being so kind, all of you.

Stunning shots of a lovely watch, Bernard! [nt]

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2015-20:12

Thanks! I took another Seiko, not a GS but a Galante Submersible

By: bernard cheong : May 11th, 2015-02:32

They have only one model, which is sold out. It's a good and heavy, solid watch. With a pearl lacquered croco strap. ...

Terrific photographs...

By: pplater : May 8th, 2015-20:22

...and some welcome observations on quality. Cheers, pplater.

Seiko Galante Submersible quality

By: bernard cheong : May 11th, 2015-02:44

These watches have a process of electroplating, I am speculating, which is not done in Swiss watches. But it makes the watch highly resistant to rust or corrosion. These subs are the most rare of Seikos, even less seen than many grander watches. Because o...

Love that blue seconds hand! [nt]

By: Salamanca : May 9th, 2015-10:25

Speaking of Seiko's blue and their hands...another look at the Seiko Submersible

By: bernard cheong : May 11th, 2015-02:38

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The high-rimmed crystal

By: cazalea : May 9th, 2015-11:52

Hi Bernard, The high crystal on modern Grand Seikos is usually sapphire, even though it has the character of an acrylic crystal of yesteryear. By the engraving on the back glass I think you might be showing us a current model, so is the front crystal perh...

Hi Bernard

By: takashi78 : May 10th, 2015-22:39

From the rotor it seems you bought the watch when you were visiting the factory? Which model is that?

I managed to get it just days before I was to visit.

By: bernard cheong : May 11th, 2015-02:54

I am thinking 2009...

Your pictures are super and I learnt that I cannot feel if it is crystal/plastic

By: bernard cheong : May 11th, 2015-02:48

I got the watch from a factory visit in Japan. As someone noticed.

fine pictures, Bernard. Seikos are so underrated by most collectors.(nt)

By: Ronald Held : May 11th, 2015-04:42

Ronald I love the Seikos,...

By: bernard cheong : May 11th, 2015-06:46

Ronald I love the Seikos, these submersible Galantes were the exact same prices as a Rolex Datejust ! Not cheap, but are good conversation pcs for most parties! BlackBerry

the Galantes I have see do not appeal to me and are too heavy..

By: Ronald Held : May 11th, 2015-13:26

For prolonged wearing.

Yeah Ronald. Even today, the Galante has a very narrow appeal sector.

By: bernard cheong : May 11th, 2015-17:59

I still like them, because of their far off the scope design. I cant think of any simple watch with so much going on at every corner...too much. However, it does get much time being used, maybe because medicine or law are too serious work environments.