Reply With QuoteAwwwww Dave that is just superb as usual, nice one 8) 8) 8)
Now updated.
I was online this morning and came across this 6105 via the archives of a well known Seiko restorer. The transformation is stunning as you can see via the photo's.
The watch was 100% original in its well worn and rather tired state. The watch was then fully serviced and had a full case refinish to standard specification. A new domed sapphire with internal A/R coating was fitted along with new seals (excluding the crown). The second hand was retained and the red dot was touched up. Both the hour and minute hands were replaced with some used hands off another 6105, keeping the hands to original specification. The complete bezel appears to be a NOS replacement. The hands and bezel dot were then relumed in white luminova that glows green.
I had another good look at this particular 6105 as the case number looked familiar. I then realised that I have this actual watch in my small Seiko collection!
It is always great to know the history and specification of how a watch you own was renovated via the actual person that did all the work.
Here is the before photo:
And after:
The lume shot:
Awwwww Dave that is just superb as usual, nice one 8) 8) 8)
Cheers
Simon
Ralph Waldo Emerson: We ask for long life, but 'tis deep life, or noble moments that signify. Let the measure of time be spiritual, not mechanical.
Aaah, that watch is really looking crisp in that last pic 8)
Cheers,
Daddel.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
stunning! 8)
very nice work! did you replace it all with original parts ?
:shock:
:cyclopsani: .........
just about perfect :thumbup:
Congratulations for that revival! 8)
What a difference 8)
splendid! any chance to see it on SC eventually? :drunken:
Lovely Dave 8)
:)
Alan
Wonderful :D
Looks great piece of work Dave - can't wait for the details :wink:
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I am about to update the original post in a few minutes.Originally Posted by Chris_in_the_UK
Thanks for all the kind comments.
Looks cool, great to see that these things can be saved!!!
Hi Dave,
My post is now updated with the info you need.
So let me see if I understand this right. You owned this watch previously, sold it to someone, then found it at this Seiko restorers site, bought it and only then realised it was the same watch you had once owned before?!
Thats incredible!
That is a cracking job,amazing what can be done :shock:
"I looked with pity not untinged with scorn upon these trivial-minded passers-by"
great looking watch, its great what can be done by a skilled craftman.
Looks great! Need to get one of those sooner or later, hopefully sooner. :D
Hi Dave,So let me see if I understand this right. You owned this watch previously, sold it to someone, then found it at this Seiko restorers site, bought it and only then realised it was the same watch you had once owned before?!
Thats incredible!
Sorry. I put in the past tense as far as ownership is concerned.Now amended in the original post.
I have this actual watch in my small Seiko collection. I had never owned it previously though.
I am guessing I am the third owner since the work was completed over a year ago.
Ok gotcha. thanks for clearing it up :)
Hi Dave,
Sorry. I put in the past tense as far as ownership is concerned.
I have this actual watch in my small Seiko collection. I had never owned it previously though.
I am guessing I am the third owner since the work was completed over a year ago.
The watch looks great. I am totally amazed at the transformation.
I know you may not want to give out details and I understand that you did not have it done but is such a transformation expensive?
There are several guys out there who can do this type of work and prices are on their web sites. (I can PM the details to you on request). Their prices can be expensive but the work is always to a very high standard, and their excellent reputations are based on this work.
looks as good as new now.
amazing transformation
Dave,There are several guys out there who can do this type of work and prices are on their web sites. (I can PM the details to you on request). Their prices can be expensive but the work is always to a very high standard, and their excellent reputations are based on this work.
I'd be very intersted. If you could PM me the details that would be great.
Thanks.
Excellent, transformation.
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