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 p...  

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 ot...  

Hi Daos, It does share some DNA with Sinn on the dial side. Perhaps a bit too busy too but I see if I cared! Lol The crown protectors have been holding up quite well. I see nothing to be concerned about. My brother has one exactly like yours. It is cool w... 

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. J.

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? . J.

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. J.

...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 can show you 4 ! Albeit in fraken state... In bracelet. They refer to this as the Seiko "Fifty Five Fathoms" .... for obvious reasons ..... All just for the fun of it ........  

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

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.

a fun burger! tempusfugit...  

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a true beater.... Weekend Choice 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. J.

I bought for myself in the mid eighties....  

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

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....  

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You have some very nice pieces SJX! J. .

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 thi... 

Gives me something to shoot for! J.

A humble watch for a biblical event. Best, Horo...  

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Traveling today, this snapshot is all I have to offer. Legendary professional diver (automatic) ref 6159-7010; ladies' model (handwind) with caliber 1944. approx. 52mm and 25mm. Ginger...  

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.. not grabbing a 6159-7010 when I was offered a really nice example. Here's a humbler dive watch from the 70's....6105-8119...  

I still love it. I don't have the funds yet to have a mechanical perpetual calendar so this Seiko will have to do until then ... I like its reliability and the way it stops after 24 hrs and keep the time in memory for 4 years. Then one shake and the time ...  

We are in a similar boat my friend! I love great finishing and perpetuals but can't afford to money put away a lot of money towards watches. I got a Citizen Campanola which is not mechanical but captures a lot of the spirit of what I like. And, of course,... 

Cazalea (please pardon the duplication in the gallery shots below. I haven't the technology at the moment to take out the extra photos.) This message has been edited by cazalea on 2012-05-08 23:03:50...  

How long did it took you to have such a collection? Damo

I used to have maybe 20 more Seiko watches, but I cut back a bit when I realized I was out of control and bought clocks instead. In addition to all these I have 3-4 BellMatics and at least 6-7 old 6309 divers. But no pictures of them. Mike

There are some very cool pieces in that collection! J.

Leave some for the rest of us. Between you and SteveG I believe you have cornered the market. (;-( That is quite a collection of Seiko timepieces. tempusfugit

I think he has about 1000 or so by now! Cazalea

From the 1970's...  

Is that a mechanical? Share some more pics and info please! J.

change the characters to the English variant. The case is a devil to open . Not sure of the refernce but when I posted it last year , someone knew this model and refernce Julian

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... but love them anyway A couple of SilverWave, gen 1, 1963 ... and gen 2, 1965 One of the first Automatic chronograph ever produced, Seiko 6139, sept 1969 ... and of couse the famous 6105, 1976 Next will be the 5719 chronograph .... Rgds Fred...  

You say nothing special! Modest kind a guy eh? Very nice collection Fred. J.