Seiko

I fell in love with this Seiko when I got it. It had been off circulation for the past couple of months since it needed a service. Just got it back and it hasn't left my wrist. I just love that Seiko puts out a honest Manufacture watch for a rock bottom price. Must be the understated company around. So show me your everyday beater Seikos. This message has been edited by JMan on 2012-05-07 21:49:02

That's an attractive piece.  Tell me, how are the crown guards holding up?  I remember being concerned when the watch first debuted that the crown guards would be the weak link on the watch, so to speak.  Here's a photo of my Seiko.  I'm forever looking at other cheap Seikos to buy, but a girl only has so many wrists and space in the watch vault!

Cheers,
Daos

Hi Daos,

But I borrowed it for a wristshot.

A great way to start a collection and get interested in watches. Numerous designs, solid well proven movement, great price! Thanks for sharing.

Actually, it is three odd months older than I am. Sorry for the rubbish picture

Cool King Seiko. I assume that case backs from then were plan and solid right?

The movement, although the finish is just decent, is very well made.

... during the worst days, muggy, humid weather deters me from wearing watches.  Then this one becomes my regular

Thanks for starting a nice thread

Ken

That is an awesome pocket watch. Does Seiko still make them? What sort of movement does it have? Thanks for sharing.

...nah, they no longer make pocket watches like this.  This is circa 1930 or 40.  My "beater" vintage pocket watch that I actually use

Ken

I really love the simple elegance of this piece. Combine it with great finishing, this is one cool watch!

Can't help but gasp, every time I see your watch. Here's mine back at you.

 

Been trying to hunt one down to complete the set.  One that got away ....

I like that hi-beat of yours.

tempusfugit

No message body

a true beater....

tempusfugit

. . . were purchased by my Dad while on business in Kuwait in early '66. 

My next new watch will definitely be a GS.

That 70's style cushion case is sweet Art. But then the be with memories of your dad must be special. Several years ago I gave bought my dad a Seiko 5 with an unusual salmon dial. Never took photos of that one.

I bought for myself in the mid eighties.

Looks to be in great condition. Congrats on saving it or so long.

this is what ir looks like in the back, no battery and no caseback. My in-state watchmaker will not touch it. (He is Swiss and I believe he thinks it is beneath his station). I cannot find out what kind of battery to put in, so it sits like this, waiting.

You have some very nice pieces SJX!

Mostly these:



but also some monsters:

You always have the best watches!

I love your collection of Monsters!  I have been thinking about getting a so-called "Baby Monster" recently.  Why it's called a baby I have no idea -- it's the same size as the Monster.

I also like the Marinemaster, and think I might prefer it over a Rolex Sub.

Cheers,
Daos

Gives me something to shoot for!