SOTC - Japanese watches

[eeki]

I thought to make an inventory, updating my spreadsheet about my small collection. At the same time I snapped photos of all the Japanese watches (that make up most of the collection) and thought to share them with you lot. 

Starting with my divers:


1st up is my 6105-8000. This had a really rough looking dial, but Dave (benchdweller) did a great job bringing it back as much as possible. It's now my favourite watch of the entire collection:


6309-7049, my first vintage Seiko, and perhaps my 2nd favourite watch. Still remember the day I unwrapped the package to reveal this patina:


"Poor man's 62MAS", 7005-8052:


7548-700B. Apologies for the wrong (SKX) handset, but this is again one of my favourites with the excellent patina. If someone has a suitable set of 7548 hands, I'm interested!


7548-700C. A bit of a project this one, in part waiting for the courage to finally tackle movement service...


7549-7000 Golden Tuna, a very exciting watch showcasing the latest and best Seiko had to offer back then. I also have the original box for this.


Finally my Green Sumo, that I bought as a summer watch. I was very positively surprised by the quality of this watch, case and dial are absolutely beautiful! I had a SRPB01 (or the "Green Turtle") before this, and the difference is very substantial.

[eeki]

Then my trio of chronos:


First is the 6139-7010:


Then my "aussie pogue", or 6139-6002. Actually not a correct Aussie pogue as the dial is older than rest of the watch, but still a fun watch!


Finally my UFO, 6138-0011.

[eeki]

Then the Grand Seiko-duo:


First is my 4522-7000. I just love the case shape of this watch! I don't wear it all too often, but definitely one of my favourites: 


Second is the 6246-8001. Again, a great case shape, and my go-to watch when I need to wear a suit:

[eeki]

And then the rest that didn't fit in above mentioned categories:


First up is my Business Bell, 4006-7010. A very cool & versatile watch that I had the fortune finding in near mint shape. I think if I just had this and the 6105 it would be enough for most occasions - but where's the fun in that.      


Then is the 2628-004A that is often referred to as "Seiko B&R", although it of course is 10 years older than the Swiss company.


A non-Seiko! It's the Citizen Chrono Master Date. A fantastic watch and most likely not the last Chrono Master in my collection. This one has an incorrect bezel though.


Another non-Seiko, this time an Olympia Orient, on a Sportsmatic bracelet:


Seiko Super 14004S. Quite small but still an interesting piece:


Finally, my World Time, the 6117-6409. One of my earlier purchases, it was serviced almost immediately after I got it. The case was refinished in the service, and the quality is quite good, but the pattern is incorrect. I didn't know that at the time, and the watch looks great, so I don't mind!

[pip]

Very nice collection. Love so many of these I’m not even gonna pick one out.

[Mr.Jones]

Great selection! Thanks for sharing. Favorites are the Tuna, 6105, 6309, and the more conventional GS
But all are very nice!

[eeki]

Thank you Jonas and pip!

After posting I realised many of the photos were out of focus, apologies for that.

[seikoshepherd]

Many thumbs up!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Love your Poor man's 62MAS", 7005-8052

[russtmurray]

That is one terrific collection!

[DAHASCO]

That's quite an extended Family you have there  7dfe79adc2f0   Top Notch Harem 

[finpaakari]

What can I say. Super

[watchnut67]

A great collection! Thanks for sharing.

[l10n3l]

what to say?


what a great collection!

[SALVO]

Aug 19, 2018 8:43:43 GMT -8 eeki said:

I thought to make an inventory, updating my spreadsheet about my small collection. At the same time I snapped photos of all the Japanese watches (that make up most of the collection) and thought to share them with you lot. 

Starting with my divers:


1st up is my 6105-8000. This had a really rough looking dial, but Dave (benchdweller) did a great job bringing it back as much as possible. It's now my favourite watch of the entire collection:


6309-7049, my first vintage Seiko, and perhaps my 2nd favourite watch. Still remember the day I unwrapped the package to reveal this patina:


"Poor man's 62MAS", 7005-8052:


7548-700B. Apologies for the wrong (SKX) handset, but this is again one of my favourites with the excellent patina. If someone has a suitable set of 7548 hands, I'm interested!


7548-700C. A bit of a project this one, in part waiting for the courage to finally tackle movement service...


7549-7000 Golden Tuna, a very exciting watch showcasing the latest and best Seiko had to offer back then. I also have the original box for this.


Finally my Green Sumo, that I bought as a summer watch. I was very positively surprised by the quality of this watch, case and dial are absolutely beautiful! I had a SRPB01 (or the "Green Turtle") before this, and the difference is very substantial.

Great collection, thank you for sharing so many lovely watches!!!

[Solotov]

Aug 19, 2018 8:59:20 GMT -8 eeki said:

First is the 6139-7010:

Love the 6139-7010, very high on my list of wants

[russtmurray]

I am intrigued over the bracelet that's on your Citizen Chrono Master. Is it the bracelet that came with the watch? The reason I ask it is remarkably similar to the razor-wire that Paul, aka Uncle Seiko offers.

[watchdude2323]

The watch whit the orange dail? wath is the name of it? numbers?

[monaco]

The 6105 is my fav of your collection also. Those grand seikos are a close second though, especially that 6246!