Jay (Eire)
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You might be right, it seems pretty standard for these to have markings on the dials. It's the same for all my Seiko's from that period.
I think the Suwa dials were standard on the Japanese domestic market watches (the ref 6306) which was only in existence for maybe 4 years based on what I've read (76-80). [This could be incorrect, if someone knows please correct me]. By contrast the 6309 (overseas reference) was produced for longer period (76- 87 I believe).
I also have read that the finishing on the case and caseback of the 6306 (domestic model) was superior to the overseas reference 6309. And, the 6306 domestic reference had a different movement which hacks, I don't believe the 6309 hacks.
Looks like yours is the same dial alright (although the picture is not clear enough to make out the exact text).
Fun watches, lots of personality.
Continuing the Seiko diver theme....
On the wrist today is a 6306 (6306-704L T is the precise text under the 6 marker) with a “Suwa dial” (indicating the watch was made in the Seiko Suwa factory in Japan). I think this text was seen only on the “Suwa dials” but I’m not certain. This referenc...
I don't know about the dials either, but here are a few
The outer dials don't have the mark but the sealed inner one does. Maybe replacement dials came from Suwa? The faded one on the right might be an aftermarket dial, as it has no markings at the bottom. Mike ...
You might be right, it seems pretty standard for these to have markings on the dials. It's the same for all my Seiko's from that period.
I think the Suwa dials were standard on the Japanese domestic market watches (the ref 6306) which was only in existence for maybe 4 years based on what I've read (76-80). [This could be incorrect, if someone knows please correct me]. By contrast the 6309 ...
Here's a 6309 for comparison
It belonged to my father-in-law and was passed on to me in 1983. ...
Very nice, and well taken care of it seems too.
The dial I assume says "Movement and Dial Japan Cased Hong Kong" at the bottom, it looks like that could be the case from your picture but hard to read.
Correct, that's the script at the bottom
I had the local Seiko AD replace the strap and insert. He couldn't find an insert from Seiko so I ended up buying one online.
Another wonderful piece of yours!
Still to extend my vintage Seiko collection and this is a great candidate 👌🏻👍🏻
