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Nice, but why did you not choose to replace the glass ? It is quite damaged, and would definitely improve the looks (and water resistance) of the watch ?

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Just back from full restoration

By: Fla25 : July 5th, 2021-09:48

Gifted to me by my grandfather, the watch is from 1977 and took almost one year for full restoration (keeping the original glass) and to add a light blue second hand. This Seiko has been traveling across the whole globe for more than a decade while my gra...

Thank you for sharing such a piece with amazing provenance.

By: ArmisT : July 5th, 2021-10:18

I’m happy to read how it has stayed in the family, as well as your commitment to restore it. Wear it in good health.

Thanks my friend! I really believe some things with history are worth being worn again in the outside :)

By: Fla25 : July 6th, 2021-08:05

Nice, but why did you not choose to replace the glass ? It is quite damaged, and would definitely improve the looks (and water resistance) of the watch ?

By: montres1 : July 5th, 2021-10:24

To be honest, I decided not to because it looked kind of cool, but since I'm wearing it I changed my mind and I agree 100% with you...will be the next upgrade for sure!

By: Fla25 : July 6th, 2021-08:06

Thanks for sharing, I have a soft spot for well traveled watches.

By: Zilch : July 5th, 2021-10:59

Me too :)

By: Fla25 : July 6th, 2021-08:07

It’s a wonderful feeling to own something that was very personal to a loved one. Congratulations. Where it in good health

By: aperna : July 5th, 2021-11:55

Exactly, I'm sure you know the feeling! thanks for the comment my friend :)

By: Fla25 : July 6th, 2021-08:08

Awesome history and wear in good health with a great memory!

By: gregcarraram3 : July 11th, 2021-04:46