I'm always happy when I revive a watch and save it from the scrap heap

Jun 01, 2023,15:04 PM
 

especially one that I have had for awhile, like this modest Seiko (with a story)



I was in my IWC phase of collecting, and came across a hexagonal case model that looked like it would be fun. Here's an old version:


and here's the just-released modern one I had my eye on, model IW546101.





I went down to look at it, but the price made me wonder -- would I like this, or would I be sorry? They weren't flying off the shelf, it has that unfortunate proprietary IWC strap format ... so I thought about it for awhile and did an Internet search for "hexagonal watches".

The Seiko popped up immedately and it was 95% less expensive AND it has a light that illuminates the dial when you press the crown:



So realizing it's not the same thing quality or movement-wise, I bought the Seiko, forgot the IWC and here we are 10 years later. 

The IWCs are still available New-Old-Stock for $4150, my Seiko's now working again after a few months dead in the drawer, and the $7k I saved has grown (so says the compound interest calculator) to $12,895 (which I have spent on other watches).

I think we'll have champagne with our eggs this morning... once I get around to making the breakfast. smile

Cazalea



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Money well spent and saved.

 
 By: RabidManatee : June 1st, 2023-21:00
I like the way that dial illuminates. Funky, like the case shape.

Sometimes sitting on your hands pays off

 
 By: jml_watches : June 2nd, 2023-22:11
If it isn't all consuming, then you probably don't really need it . Cool alternative to remind you what could have been & true watch collecting - I didn't buy this, so I can have this instead Cheers JML Ps breakfast looks lush!

Guess what was on my wrist yesterday, Mike? . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 3rd, 2023-16:56
. . . as Dad was fond of saying, "Similar but completely differrent." ...  

Two can play this game, as you know

 
 By: cazalea : June 3rd, 2023-20:22
Bread doing just fine in the oven so I had time to run and get this watch on. BTW - fancy strap you’ve got there, partner. Done! ...