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Post by watcheroo on Jan 23, 2020 14:56:08 GMT -8
Guys,
I sought some help on the Citizen speedy a bit ago.. Thanks for all your replies.. That journey led me to stumble across the Citizen recordmaster..
Wow it looks like a cool watch..
Does anyone own one?.. If so what do you think of it?.. Could anyone recommend a particular variation to look for? There seem to be a couple different ones.. Any dangers to avoid?
Cheers
J
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Post by Henry on Jan 23, 2020 15:59:38 GMT -8
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Post by tritto on Jan 23, 2020 16:00:45 GMT -8
I think Henry has one or two as well 😆
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Post by rossr on Jan 23, 2020 16:48:46 GMT -8
I think Henry has one or two as well 😆 The Recordmaster King.
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Post by Henry on Jan 23, 2020 19:57:51 GMT -8
Haha.. Okay Jokes aside I have handled the odd one or two recordmasters and I also think they are pretty cool.. They don't come for up sale super often although I have notice a few more about lately with some stupid asking prices I might add.. There will be a handful of good ones each year amongst the trash.. They are a bit on the small side but It shouldn't be a deal breaker if you want one.. If I had to suggest one variant I'd say go the 63-0110 for the following reasons.. It is one of the nicest to look at in the flesh.. It is probably the easiest to find as it was the main variant to be exported and sold all over. It has the later more robust version of the movement (5702). Parts whilst difficult to find are still easier for the later cal 5702. Classic recordmaster design.. Cheers Henry
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Post by HiBeat on Jan 24, 2020 5:49:13 GMT -8
Haha.. Okay Jokes aside I have handled the odd one or two recordmasters and I also think they are pretty cool.... Classic recordmaster design.. Cheers Henry OK I am hooked !!!
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Post by meanoldmanning on Jan 24, 2020 10:14:18 GMT -8
I’ve got a couple, they are smallish but they really are attractive aesthetically.
Both of mine need service and in reality new crystals. One was bought as a donor for the other but I’ll probably try and get both running properly.
Are service guides floating around anywhere?
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Post by HiBeat on Jan 24, 2020 10:31:41 GMT -8
How are these chrongraphs?
Similar to the 5717 one-buttons by Seiko ?
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Post by tritto on Jan 24, 2020 14:43:49 GMT -8
How are these chrongraphs? Similar to the 5717 one-buttons by Seiko ? They're similar in that they have no minute counter and are hand winding. However, they fly back and restart if the reset button is pushed, the Seiko is not a fly back chrono. The date is not quickset. Aesthetically, they're more refined than the simpler and blocker Seiko. Think swooping curves and sharp bevels on the lugs. They do run a bit smaller. Mine is a 36mm model, but Henry has some larger 38(?) mm models. They are fantastic watches and well worth seeking out. Be wary of poor condition though as replacement parts are going to be very hard to find.
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Post by tritto on Jan 24, 2020 14:45:24 GMT -8
Sorry Joh, I misread your question. I thought you were asking how they were similar to the Seikos.
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Post by HiBeat on Jan 24, 2020 15:03:44 GMT -8
Sorry Joh, I misread your question. I thought you were asking how they were similar to the Seikos. Perfect just what I was wondering. Looks like a great watch. I love a smaller watch so pleasant to wear after a few days of SRPs and 6105s and such. I love a flyback. I am into 7017s now.
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Post by watcheroo on Jan 27, 2020 13:26:42 GMT -8
Wow.. Thanks for the info Guys.. Now to just find one, I guess that it will be a matter of waiting patiently.. That red combo is nice tritto where did you find yours? J
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Post by tritto on Jan 27, 2020 14:06:12 GMT -8
Wow.. Thanks for the info Guys.. Now to just find one, I guess that it will be a matter of waiting patiently.. That red combo is nice tritto where did you find yours? J Rumpletump above let go one of his lesser examples 😆
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