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Post by dapellegrini on Sept 22, 2023 17:07:50 GMT -8
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ouroboros
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Post by ouroboros on Sept 22, 2023 19:45:57 GMT -8
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tritto
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Post by tritto on Sept 22, 2023 19:50:40 GMT -8
Just to join in, here is my May '64 45899 with Olympic torch. Pretty good condition, apart from the well worn caseback (presumably from the bracelet that it once had). This one had a really stiff crown, to the extent that I could barely wind it. The gasket had hardened and expanded. After digging it out with a dental pick, a 6309-7040 crown gasket proved to be a good fit.
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tritto
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Post by tritto on Sept 22, 2023 19:57:34 GMT -8
Should anyone be interested in seeing it, I have a detailed service guide for the 5719A, which runs to about a dozen pages.
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Rod
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Post by Rod on Sept 22, 2023 20:00:39 GMT -8
There is also a version with the Olympic rings on the case back, these were sold exclusively at the Olympic venue.
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Post by dapellegrini on Sept 22, 2023 20:01:35 GMT -8
tritto - I suspect you mean 1964 - and awesome example in great condition. ouroboros - thx for the link. Very cool! Here's another one with a ridiculous ask - and instead of an anchor we get Top Gun wings with a hippie flower in the middle www.ebay.com/itm/314836476770
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Post by dapellegrini on Sept 22, 2023 20:03:17 GMT -8
Rod - any photos of that case / case back?
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tritto
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Post by tritto on Sept 22, 2023 20:10:45 GMT -8
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inboost
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Post by inboost on Sept 22, 2023 20:31:09 GMT -8
Here's another one with a ridiculous ask - and instead of an anchor we get Top Gun wings with a hippie flower in the middle www.ebay.com/itm/314836476770Hippies have beads and rose colored glasses. The national flower of Japan, the cherry blossom – or Sakura is what is depicted.
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Post by dapellegrini on Sept 22, 2023 21:35:37 GMT -8
Lol. Well that makes more sense.
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rossr
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Post by rossr on Sept 22, 2023 22:02:10 GMT -8
I also have the 1966 model with the Torch caseback.
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Rod
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Post by Rod on Sept 22, 2023 23:20:13 GMT -8
Rod - any photos of that case / case back? I may, I'll chase through the 6000+ untagged Seiko photos..
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Post by itsdannym on Sept 23, 2023 15:52:44 GMT -8
I'll have to track mine down and see what the caseback reveals...it's in a drawer for the time being, awaiting a correct bezel. I'm among those interested in a repro, if anyone is considering making one!
I tried to message the seller in France who was making them a while back, but couldn't a way to contact somebody who had no items listed. I just managed, though, and will let you folks know if I hear anything. Be warned, he was asking $150 for these back in 2021...who knows with inflation!
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Post by dapellegrini on Sept 23, 2023 15:58:54 GMT -8
I'm in for at least two if you can get them!
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Post by DanS on Sept 23, 2023 16:20:44 GMT -8
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saldog
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Post by saldog on Sept 23, 2023 16:25:25 GMT -8
I'll have to track mine down and see what the caseback reveals...it's in a drawer for the time being, awaiting a correct bezel. I'm among those interested in a repro, if anyone is considering making one! I tried to message the seller in France who was making them a while back, but couldn't a way to contact somebody who had no items listed. I just managed, though, and will let you folks know if I hear anything. Be warned, he was asking $150 for these back in 2021...who knows with inflation! He just sold out last month. He was asking $170 plus $30 shipping. I should have pounced but waited and missed out. The price seemed too high to me but I may never find an original one and if I do, it will probably cost more than that. He said it will be a few more months before he gets some more made.
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Post by dapellegrini on Sept 23, 2023 16:32:50 GMT -8
DanS - those are awesome - can you share a photo of the side profile of the end links for the one with the original bracelet? The springbar tubes / underside would be interesting too. I think they are quite different from the World Timer bracelet in those areas.
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Post by dapellegrini on Sept 23, 2023 16:35:13 GMT -8
and ok inboost, you are so right. The hippie flower I was thinking of has 6 petals, not 5! Those military case backs are super cool, I wonder what the story behind them is?
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DanS
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Post by DanS on Sept 23, 2023 16:50:15 GMT -8
DanS - those are awesome - can you share a photo of the side profile of the end links for the one with the original bracelet? The springbar tubes / underside would be interesting too. I think they are quite different from the World Timer bracelet in those areas. I will try to do that tomorrow.
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Post by dapellegrini on Sept 23, 2023 18:45:25 GMT -8
itsdannym, I'm in for at least two, could be convinced to take three. Might have another interested party. Let him know we could be interested in a group order, perhaps that would make it more worth his while.
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