Way too many nice Seiko's on here - great thread. I need to get some company for my Bellmatic!
Green dialled chrono...
Way too many nice Seiko's on here - great thread. I need to get some company for my Bellmatic!
Modified SKX007J.
I had this bead blasted because I didn't like the shininess of the case, and I think it's a much better tool watch for it, particularly when paired with a Timefactors NATO - the brushed steel fittings are a great match for the case.
I don't wear this enough, and when I do I always wonder why that is. It has great presence, is super comfy, lovely clear dial and attracts a lot of comments. For the cost, I can't think of many better tools watches than these.
SBQJ0017
0903-8069 SQ
5M42 OE70
This last is my most worn, ugliest, most favourite Seiko. It is also the one I have the most compliments for, and the one I have the most outstanding offers to buy. Non-wissers are a funny lot!
Seiko Fifty Five Fathoms
Dont think I saw an H357-5040 James Bond anywhere... here's mine pre spa treatment
my 7005-8020 purchased by me new in December 1969 from the shop on board P&O SS Orcades... lume still working - ish...
The latest 7C43 to join the collection,
Wow Tinker, that indeed is an impressive shot. This thread is making me feel like a kid in a candy store...
New member here! Here's my most recent arrival, a well-worn birth year 6309, which I had cleaned and rebrushed by a well esteemed member here:
The lume is something else !
Just arrived from Creation - can't believe how quickly they deliver.
Just in from Snipe (Chris) - as-new Alpinist, quickly installed on a lovely Hirsch Liberty. What a beauty!
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SNX111 now sporting a DB10 leather strap
Seriously nice watches here ! Thank you for sharing
The little one at the bottom is a Alba 'Riki'.
JDM 7A38-7110
Ah Yes - a 7A38-7070. Of course, we've had this conversation before, haven't we ?
There are still plenty about on eBay. It's just a matter of finding a half-decent unmolested example at a reasonable price. Here's one, a comparative bargain picked up by a 7A38 forum member recently - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111342764561
[QUOTE=Seiko7A38;3142186]Ah Yes - a 7A38-7070. Of course, we've had this conversation before, haven't we ?
Really have we ? I dont think so
My apologies - I'm sure we had exchanged PM's about it.* But if we did, I've cleared them out.
I certainly remember that particular 7A38-7070. It was the subject of a 3 page thread on my forum:
http://www.seiko7a38.com/apps/forums...cement-ideas-?
Towards the bottom of the first page, you'll see where Chris Rennie modded it, with a shaved repro' Arnie insert.
*Edit: In hindsight, it may have been Ian (BackwardPoint) I had the PM conversation with.
See: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...=1#post2890788
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My first Seiko, so I can now join the thread.
I am still awaiting delivery of my 'Orange Monster' . . . Be back soon!!!
My latest addition and first Seiko (7a28 702a)
Excuse the scratches on the crystal .....
M
Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
My SKX011J1 minus gold font bezel insert [just too much gold for me on this]
https://www.flickr.com/photos/772070...n/photostream/
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Reassuring to see Flickr works as well (for you) on TZ-UK as it did on my forum, Brad !
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Did you see how that photo of your Precista PRS-17c you posted came out (distorted), before I 'tweaked' it for you ?
Do yourself a favour - get yourself a Photobucket account. I can't even log into either of my Flickr accounts any more.
See you've fixed it now.
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Thanks Paul. It did come with the original bracelet, just giving it a run on the NATO as the bracelet requires a good clean. Plus I think it looks pretty good on the NATO
Thanks for the crystal reference, is it an easy job to replace the crystal on one of these ? Is there any chance of polishing / re-finishing the existing mineral one ??
It does have a slight issue with the centre chrono but it seems to work fine when on the wrist (warm) so I am guessing it needs a service / oil.
Ryan
My SKX family...
And SKX009J1 on its own with sapphire crystal, Murphy bezel and faded big pip insert. Wearing a nice presidents bracelet.
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