Happy Sunday dear friends!

Aug 07, 2022,17:19 PM
 

Here, regaining my love for the Willard, I've been feeling tempted by some of the new versions, but then I think that nothing like owning the original.









My dear Colette seems to agree.

Enjoy life!

René

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Wow René,

 
 By: Mary Anny : August 7th, 2022-17:48
Does it still stand getting underwater?

I wouldn' tdo that in fact!

 
 By: Mary Anny : August 7th, 2022-18:27
This is why reissues may work as replacement of the original watches. My very personal view!

Vintage Conditions...

 
 By: burnsey66 : August 7th, 2022-19:43
The ownership of vintage watches do come with caveats and a common one is WR, or lack of. Respect it (just like not doing the school run in a Ferrari Dino) and you can enjoy them fully. Reissues just don't provide the same for me - I have a 1976 version o... 

I agree with you about the care of a vintage jewel

 
 By: renerod : August 8th, 2022-01:56
Maybe some examples which are in better condition can endure it, but if one can't be 100% sure, let's better be cautious. Thanks for your comment. René

Of course I understand your point of view my friend

 
 By: renerod : August 8th, 2022-01:53
And I really feel tempted, but the charm or the original is great! Maybe someday I will pull the trigger. Thanks for your comment. René

Perhaps "replacement" was not the word!

 
 By: Mary Anny : August 8th, 2022-06:31
Just some watch that does the dirty work whilst the original one supervises it ;-)

Fantastic Seiko!!…it’s a mans dream

 
 By: Soul_wolfin : August 7th, 2022-19:47
Really love the color of the strap🌞🙏

Thanks for your kind words

 
 By: renerod : August 8th, 2022-01:58
I feel blessed for finding it. It is really a strap monster! Best. René

René, I think you are good just where you are.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : August 7th, 2022-21:17
Perhaps if you need a “beater” then buy one of the reissues ! 😂

Totally with you!

 
 By: renerod : August 8th, 2022-02:06
For a beater I have its grandson Which my kid likes a lot too. Best regards. René ...  

A stunner, René!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : August 8th, 2022-00:16
Always brings a smile to my face seeing you enjoy your awesome Capt Willard, René! Enjoy your Sunday and have a great week ahead, Alex

Thanks for you kind word dear Alex!

 
 By: renerod : August 8th, 2022-02:08
My pleasure to share with you. Enjoy your beautiful Sunday as well. René

Thanks for looking and for your kind comment!

 
 By: renerod : August 8th, 2022-02:09
Regards. René

original is classic

 
 By: emily12341949 : August 8th, 2022-06:36
Unfortunately, it was already blue Monday when I saw this post, but I was still happy to see it.

Thanks for looking!

 
 By: renerod : August 11th, 2022-17:22

Love the originals for their purity the the new ones are cool too.

 
 By: Bill : August 8th, 2022-18:22
here is a slightly earlier version. The crown is not as well protected. ...  

Hello Bill

 
 By: renerod : August 11th, 2022-17:24
Yours has a more balanced and symmetric shape that is also pleasing to the eye. And the patina gives it more charm! I hope Incan find one. Thanks for sharing my friend. René

Thanks a lot Bill!

 
 By: renerod : August 11th, 2022-21:50

Great Seiko you have,

 
 By: Juliusotto : August 9th, 2022-18:39
Mine not so vintage but still around 30 years old and same water150mResist ...  

Thanks Julius

 
 By: renerod : August 11th, 2022-17:25
Yours is also becoming a classic of course! Have you ever played with yellow rubber straps? Thanks for sharing. René