mikeyt
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Post by mikeyt on Jul 1, 2013 10:43:03 GMT -8
A while back I sent Spencer an SKX011J that had a badly faded chapter ring and a pitted crystal. A little later I followed that with a 6309-7040 and a 7548-700F that needed to be merged. It turned out that the movement in the SKX had seen better days, so a watch with a better running 7S26 was located and the movements swapped. I had previously found a chapter ring, along with the dial, hands and bezel that had been removed from a new watch. Those were all installed as well. The two-tone 5 in the pix was the donor for the SKX011J. The cushion case was cleaned and had a new crystal installed along with all new seals and the 7548 movement, dial and hands. The 6309 movement, dial and hands stayed with Spencer.    These are really nice. I need to get straps on them and get 'em on my wrist. Another dandy fine job from seikoholic. |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 1, 2013 11:06:23 GMT -8
Always a safe bet working with Spencer.
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Post by kingrat on Jul 1, 2013 11:12:59 GMT -8
Always a safe bet working with Spencer. Agreed. |
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Post by seikoholic on Jul 1, 2013 12:47:58 GMT -8
Thanks thanks thanks!
The #1 thing is that you're happy. The newly-assembled SKX011 looked brand-new, amazing. Also, who did the dial relume on that 7548 dial?
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mikeyt
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Post by mikeyt on Jul 1, 2013 12:59:49 GMT -8
Thanks thanks thanks! The #1 thing is that you're happy. The newly-assembled SKX011 looked brand-new, amazing. Also, who did the dial relume on that 7548 dial? I'm as happy as if I was in my right mind! a077 That 011 does look like a new watch. I don't understand why anybody would strip all those parts off a new watch and sell them. I am glad he did, though. I think (not sure yet) that I may put the Pepsi bezel on the hybrid. I sort of had that in mind, but it looks good with the other one, so... That relume was done by Yamahafs1. He did that watch and posted it for sale at SCTP a couple years ago. He's as much of a lume freak as I am, I think. |
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serdal22
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Post by serdal22 on Jul 1, 2013 13:39:56 GMT -8
Your timepieces look amazing!!! Very well done.
I also love to have Pepsi bezel on hybrids. It looks awesome!
Thanks for sharing...
Capt. Serdal
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Post by seikoholic on Jul 1, 2013 14:29:33 GMT -8
The only thing still is that if you decide you need the original dial / hands / movement from that 6309, just let me know. I love LOVE the sabi on it - beautiful toning - and while I can't wait to get it into a case, you might miss it.
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mikeyt
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Post by mikeyt on Jul 1, 2013 15:07:07 GMT -8
Thanks, I might, miss t, that is but I am trying to reduce the number of watches I have, so I won't be looking to get it back. That might not be the place to start, but...
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Post by seikomatic on Jul 2, 2013 19:32:51 GMT -8
love the 011  |
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Post by seikoholic on Jul 2, 2013 21:43:44 GMT -8
Thanks, I might, miss t, that is but I am trying to reduce the number of watches I have, so I won't be looking to get it back. That might not be the place to start, but... Well I'll turn it the other way then - if you ever decide to flip the 6309/7548 mod, please give me first crack at it! |
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Post by mikeyt on Jul 3, 2013 3:13:07 GMT -8
Thanks, I might, miss t, that is but I am trying to reduce the number of watches I have, so I won't be looking to get it back. That might not be the place to start, but... Well I'll turn it the other way then - if you ever decide to flip the 6309/7548 mod, please give me first crack at it! OK, that I can do. |
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martog
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Post by martog on Jul 3, 2013 4:46:06 GMT -8
I have my Black/Blue Bullhead incoming from Spencer I just can't wait to put it on and just wear it. He is a true Gentleman and the work done will ensure it runs for another 37 years.
Cheers
Mark
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Post by seikoholic on Jul 3, 2013 9:08:51 GMT -8
I have my Black/Blue Bullhead incoming from Spencer I just can't wait to put it on and just wear it. He is a true Gentleman and the work done will ensure it runs for another 37 years. Cheers Mark Now I just have to live up to that - let me know when it lands! A great watch, that one. I can't wait for you to see the new lume. |
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