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Post by dad-the-diver on Aug 1, 2013 9:13:31 GMT -8
So, in my quest to pad out the collection away from the usual 6309's, SKX007's & 6105's. (Nothing wrong with them, lucky to have them myself. Just I feel the "others" need a little love too!)
I'm stalking a "SEIKO 7548-7000" on the 'bay. Not perfect & has a bit of AM hand action going on but it's "giving me the eye" if you know what I mean. That "one more drink baby & you can take me home look" banana1.gif.
So, opinions please, yes, yes done some "Googling" but all I can find is SEIKO 7548-7000's that are/was for sale on other forums.
If you've got one, what do you think? If you had one, why did you sell it?
Thanks guys thunbsup.gif
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Post by cartshed on Aug 1, 2013 9:33:27 GMT -8
The one from a HHC ? If you end up with it & hate the hands, mountapo_ merchant on the bay has some for under a tenner with p & p. They look whiter than the one's that are on the watch that I think you're looking at but it's difficult to say what colour they are from the photo.
I've got a 7548-700B which is pretty similar. They're nice, heavy, chunky watches & seem popular, so should be fairly easy to move on if needs be.
Good luck thunbsup.gif
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2013 9:37:56 GMT -8
I don't have one but if I had a choice between the 7546/8/9 and the 7C43/46 I would chose the 754x.
The reason being that it can be very accurately regulated via a rate trimmer capacitor. The 7c43/46 has only one adjustment and it's done by cutting a trace on the circuit block which only gives a single adjustment and is permanent.
That being said; I would probably not wear the quartz version of the diver as I much prefer the mechanical movements.
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Post by dad-the-diver on Aug 1, 2013 10:19:02 GMT -8
The one from a HHC ? If you end up with it & hate the hands, mountapo_ merchant on the bay has some for under a tenner with p & p. They look whiter than the one's that are on the watch that I think you're looking at but it's difficult to say what colour they are from the photo. I've got a 7548-700B which is pretty similar. They're nice, heavy, chunky watches & seem popular, so should be fairly easy to move on if needs be. Good luck thunbsup.gif LOL, you hacked my computer mate? Yep, and already "Saved" Ed's (mountapo_ merchant) hands for if I need them. Had a few bits & bobs off him plus my favorate 6309 cusion (dived it to 40 + meters too!) so trust his service. Will see what happens. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2013 12:59:43 GMT -8
I've owned several of the 7548 divers over the years. They're dead reliable and the accuracy is on par with the newer 7c43 and 7c46 JDM movements. My current variant is a one owner unmolested 7548-700F ( navy blue dial , pepsi bezel) from May of 1982. I find myself wearing this watch more than anything else that I own.  Personally speaking, I'd shy away from 7548s that have obvious flaws or have been tinkered with in the form of aftermarket parts. These are still very common watches and a litte patience will definitely net you a nice one. Prices fluctuate greatly depending on the sales venue. But I've never paid more than $125 for a clean example. Best shawn |
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Post by daveswordfish on Aug 1, 2013 19:36:51 GMT -8
Great watches and I wholeheartedly agree with Shawn. Unmolested great examples of 7548s come up regularly in both black and pepsi. The oranges are a bit tougher, but unmolested excellent examples are still far from rare. Now, the mint green one is another story...
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Post by scubarob99 on Aug 2, 2013 12:58:59 GMT -8
Lovely watches, I have an orange one, where the insert is a steely faded blue /gray, and a black one with a donor 7546, both kanji, both excellent beaters.
Mikemounce seems to have an unlimited supply of honest examples fairly often.
Rob.
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Post by WatchDawg on Aug 3, 2013 3:35:36 GMT -8
Brilliant watches mate, get one immediately !!!
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Post by SpinDoctor on Aug 3, 2013 5:47:04 GMT -8
The pepsi model above is beautiful.
Is there a buying guide for these? I looked at the other place and there isn't one there. What's the part compatibility with other models?
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Post by scubarob99 on Aug 3, 2013 8:10:48 GMT -8
The pepsi model above is beautiful. Is there a buying guide for these? I looked at the other place and there isn't one there. What's the part compatibility with other models? You can swap any 7546 movement for a 7548 and also the 7548 is a direct drop in into a 6309 case, if you want a quartz mod. most of the "outside" parts like bezel ,insert, crystal are also swapable with the 6309-704x. Rob. |
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Post by SpinDoctor on Aug 3, 2013 19:15:33 GMT -8
The pepsi model above is beautiful. Is there a buying guide for these? I looked at the other place and there isn't one there. What's the part compatibility with other models? You can swap any 7546 movement for a 7548 and also the 7548 is a direct drop in into a 6309 case, if you want a quartz mod. most of the "outside" parts like bezel ,insert, crystal are also swapable with the 6309-704x. Rob. Thanks. Yes I was interested in the outside parts. Good to know. |
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