Reply With Quote7548 diver, 6309 7940 diver 👍
Evening all.
Over the last few months, I have been slowly trying to build up a selection of Seiko watches. Since joining this place I have gone full circle (from skx007 to Rolex and back!) and to be honest I would probably never owned a Seiko, if it wasn't for the advice of the forum.
So, I am looking for a little direction in terms of what's next? Open to modern or vintage (probably more weighted vintage) but what do you think?
Here's my more vintage collection.
6306 7001 (1976) 6139 6002 (1977), a silver dial resist 6139 6002 (1973) and a 6015 8110 (1974 I think).
Modern Seiko
Mm300 & a PADI
Cheers
Gavin
7548 diver, 6309 7940 diver 👍
Cheers..
Jase
I was thinking a vintage Seiko dress watch. Apart from the cheap Seiko 5 stuff, there is Lord Marvel, King Seiko and Grand Seiko.
A Sumo, shogun, Samurai, Brightz and finally a GS Snowflake.
Some good suggestions there.
Definitely fancy a GS and really like the picture of the Sumo Binsull posted last night.
That Brightz is interesting? Not seen that before. Similar to a 6138 panda.
Just googled the 7548. Maybe a bit of colour. Give me a quartz option. CheersOriginally Posted by JasonM
7548 diver, 6309 7940 diver
Defiantly a 7548- classic
For me, an H558 (Arnie)
7548 it is! That Arnie looks in great condition.Defiantly a 7548- classic
For me, an H558 (Arnie)
Have a look at 6138-0011. Vintage and ahead of its time.
A Bellmatic, for something completely different?
That is nice. I've seen people mention the UFO before. Never seen one in the flesh though. Have you had one?
What about an early Bellmatic?
The first ones with the date only complication and sunburst dials are really nice. Interesting having an alarm feature on an automatic watch too.
The grey sunburst is a really nice dial but I've only seen pictures of one in an article, not even seen another on scwf.
Pics off google images
Thanks James. Would certainly give me a more dressy option.What about an early Bellmatic?
The first ones with the date only complication and sunburst dials are really nice. Interesting having an alarm feature on an automatic watch too.
The grey sunburst is a really nice dial but I've only seen pictures of one in an article, not even seen another on scwf.
Pics off google images
Assuming those sunburst dials are a rare thing then.
Yes. Still do. First watch I bought from S C.
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A Bullhead would definitely be on my list.
I missed the picture of your modern Seikos. Much as I love the 7548 and the 7C43 for that matter, I would go for a proper quartz Tuna first.Just googled the 7548. Maybe a bit of colour. Give me a quartz option. Cheers
Monaco, seahorse, bullhead?
Bit more modern sumo and spork?
A 6117 world timer?
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The quartz chrono - 7A28 or, for much more variety, 7A38
Cheers guys. Some good ideas for me there.
Some lovely example of Seikos there OP.
There are two that have remained in my collection and trust me I have bought and sold a few.
In white.
In black.
Horses for courses but my answer to your question.
Thanks.Some lovely example of Seikos there OP.
There are two that have remained in my collection and trust me I have bought and sold a few.
In white.
In black.
Horses for courses but my answer to your question.
Would be happy to have either of those in my collection. Can see why the have lasted. Really like the white dial.
A Kakume one of their best looking 70's Chrono's and if you've got the bucks a 6105!
If you're up for a challenge (hardto find and expensive) the most beautiful IMO with its gilt detail and crown at 4 is the 6159-7001...
a nice example below, along with other ideas....
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...ge-Seiko-diver
Actually your one below on the left looks really nice and seems 6159-inspired....
Modern Seiko
Mm300 & a PADI
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You need a vintage Grand Seiko or King Seiko. That would a nice balance in my opinion.
An interesting selection here although a little low on GS:
• http://cticorp.jp/?cat=4
Get a SARX029 or SARD011. Nice dress watches.
You already have the gold and silver dials, so the blue is a must have.
6139-6005
King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Credor, 6217-8000
Loads for me to go at there. Thanks to all. Will definitely look to pick a dress watch of some description up.
Thanks for that! Hoping Unclealec may have one of these for me on Monday ;)You already have the gold and silver dials, so the blue is a must have.
6139-6005
I'd look into the Grand Seikos. For me, the historical collection is amazing along with some of their more dressy options. So many nice ones and love the history too.
Think my ultimate GS as a collector is the 3180, the first GS.
Awesome,
Group shot of all three please if you pick one up. I had two myself, sorry I ever sold them.
Another option, not rare but getting harder to find in good condition is a 60's handwind 6602. Another sale of mine that I regretted as I got out of vintage Seiko's. The vintage Seiko bug can be fairly contagious with a ton out there especially in dress watches.
This is a 6602-8050
This one is sad but a 6138 panda is very collectable if you can find a good one. This ended up as part of a deal for the two 6139's
Modern collectable would be a spork, SRP043K the bracelet on these was one of Seiko's best.
A 6138-3002 for sure!
M
UFO in nickname but instantly identifiable when seen.
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You might consider these :- 6139-7100 (Helmet/Vader). 5856-8060 (King Quartz) has a lovely faceted crystal. As mentioned before a 6138-0040 (Bullhead) preferably with its' original "Fishbone" bracelet.
All lovely watches to wear.
How about one of these Gavin.... 62mas:
Or maybe a Silverwave.... the predecessor of the 62mas.
They came in Seikomatic 50m, and Sportsmatic 30m varieties.
Here's a 30m from 1964:
An obvious choice
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Love the panda!Awesome,
Group shot of all three please if you pick one up. I had two myself, sorry I ever sold them.
Another option, not rare but getting harder to find in good condition is a 60's handwind 6602. Another sale of mine that I regretted as I got out of vintage Seiko's. The vintage Seiko bug can be fairly contagious with a ton out there especially in dress watches.
This is a 6602-8050
This one is sad but a 6138 panda is very collectable if you can find a good one. This ended up as part of a deal for the two 6139's
Modern collectable would be a spork, SRP043K the bracelet on these was one of Seiko's best.
Now your just teasing Jim! 62MAS for certain. Can I raid your watch box? :)How about one of these Gavin.... 62mas:
Will have a look into this. Spring drive seems to very highly though of.
This thread really reinforces what great watches and innovation Seiko have made and continue to make. If I were the OP I would look at one of the new Blue Lagoon Turtle or Samurai in the first instance:
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collec...subcat-prospex
Ultimately though some of the GS models, at used prices, seem like the ones to have.
Here's a Grand Seiko SBGA031 Spring Drive Titanium Diver.
Fabulous watch!
I'd say a SPORK:
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