Another "full set" post - Tomony jump hour models

[bbilford83]

So my compulsive personality has struck again, and I have finally completed another set of Seiko-made watches. This time, its the Tomony "jump hour" models all of which were apparently made for only one year, in 1977. Here's a catalog shot of the whole range (thanks to Akable):



These aren't particularly high-end watches, as they use a 7-jewel manual-wind movement, and generally have pretty rinky-dink cases (some made of plastic). But they are hard to find, and like all the Tomony models seem to be JDM only. I've never seen one for sale in the US (except for ones I've sold), but they do pop up now and again on Yahoo Japan. Even though they are pretty rare, they don't command much - a decent example can be had for under $50 US, and even the couple of NOS ones that I've snagged were still well under $100 US at auction. Anyway, here are my examples of each.

KG024A:


KG028A:


KG036A (sorry about all the dust, not sure what happened):


KG037A:


KG014A:


KG016A:


KG050R:


KG052R (with original band in tatters):


KG054R (with original band in tatters):


And like a dummy I forgot to take a group shot while they were out, and putting them back in my watch case led to more shedding of the tattered original bands, so this is the best I could do without risking more damage:



The may be cheapies, but I find it satisfying to think I just might have the only full collection of them in existence .

[HiBeat]

Wow I love when collectors get the entire set.   You are the "Full Set" King, may I add.

You know they may have been lower end in their day and they may not command much in price, but being neglected by the rest of the WIS community makes them no less totally desirable.    I think as collector pieces they are really cool.    And all on original straps, etc.

Maybe the Seiko Boutique in Beverly Hills might want to put them on display for a few weeks as a special heritage display, or the like.

[bbilford83]

Nov 7, 2018 18:47:02 GMT -8 HiBeat said:

And all on original straps, etc.

Maybe the Seiko Boutique in Beverly Hills might want to put them on display for a few weeks as a special heritage display, or the like.

Hah, well, I'm glad they suit the watches well enough for you to think that, but actually only KG052R and KG054R have their original bands.  The KG050R has one that suits it awfully well, and a tomony hangtag, but I think they were both added by the seller - it should have the same hangtag as the KG052R, which is NOS, and has a hangtag with the model number on it.  It is strange, though - the very junky leather bands on those three models are the only ones I've ever seen survive, whereas the catalog shot makes it look like all the others are rubber, which I would think might last longer/better than leather.  

From my experience with Anthony at the boutique if I brought them we'd just get quizzical looks - the staffer was nice, but not at all informed about vintage Seiko models.  Oh well...

[HiBeat]

Interesting, the New York City boutique team is quite knowledgable on the history and certainly all the iconic Seiko watches.

The sales associate was sporting a 6105-8000 !

They loved my 36,000 bph Lord Marvel at a watch night event too.

In short, to sell the modern recreations and Grand Seiko re-issues, the SLA017 and SLA025, etc they have to know the originals.

[akable]

Congrats, Brian it is great to see these all Seagulls together in a collection.

As you say these are not that rare but it is quite unusual to see a number of them together. It is always a pleasure to see a full set completed of any of the models.

[dutchwatch]

Hello,
Would you happen to have the blue Tomony (metal case) for sale?
Thanks!