A Seiko collection is not complete without.....

[mar52]

Thanks, Guys.  That 2205 looks interesting... but if it's hard to set I'll hate it.

[sdoocms]

Every collection should have the 6105, 6306, 6309, and 7002 divers.

[Groundhog66]

Jun 10, 2013 9:52:45 GMT -8 sdoocms said:

Every collection should have the 6105, 6306, 6309, and 7002 divers.

Whew, good to know I'm covered 

[buddy123]

I'm definitely biased, but it has to be a 7548

[WatchDawg]

Jun 10, 2013 14:40:18 GMT -8 buddy123 said:

I'm definitely biased, but it has to be a 7548

At the risk of being cast out to start our own forum man, I agree entirely  . . . so my three 'must haves' are a 7548, a 6309-040x and I guess I'd have to say one of the classic chronos, whichever of the main three sub-groups stoke your furnace . . . maybe a 7549-70xx as well, and a . . . 

[seikoholic]

For me, so far, the ones I've stuck with for a core are 

6105-8000
6105-8110
6309-7049
7002-7039 transitional
SKX007

That's the main line of Seiko divers for me.

Side pieces are 

7549-7009 "Golden" to represent the Tunas (though I wish like hell I'd never sold my 7549-7010)
A few representative 70m sport divers.

EDIT: and I think it's time for me to bring a Stargate back into the mix

[donciccio]

Jun 10, 2013 14:40:18 GMT -8 buddy123 said:

I'm definitely biased, but it has to be a 7548

Can't go wrong with a good 7548. Of course slipped into a 6309 cushion case and you've got perfection.

[WatchDawg]

Jun 10, 2013 19:26:45 GMT -8 donciccio said:

Jun 10, 2013 14:40:18 GMT -8 buddy123 said:

I'm definitely biased, but it has to be a 7548

Can't go wrong with a good 7548. Of course slipped into a 6309 cushion case and you've got perfection.

Indeed Chich . . . you mean just like this one.

[200meters]

Jun 10, 2013 18:51:57 GMT -8 seikoholic said:

EDIT: and I think it's time for me to bring a Stargate back into the mix

That would be a wise choice my friend!
Like many of you, my collection is empty without:

6105
6309
7548
7C43
And my large Stargate collection! 

[daveswordfish]

Gotta say I'm a bit surprised? Only divers listed? No 6139, 6138? How can this be?

[WatchDawg]

Jun 10, 2013 20:54:33 GMT -8 daveswordfish said:

Gotta say I'm a bit surprised? Only divers listed? No 6139, 6138? How can this be?

I made an inclusion of the chronos Dave, don't feel bad buddy. XX

[daveswordfish]

And so you did Dawg. I was feeling alone there for a minute!

[dad-the-diver]

OK, my 10 pence (16 cents) worth. All Divers Dave, but that's my Non-Wis gig too, so am I forgiven?

First, 6309. As I've posted & many others. The Start of your addiction, Sorry Collection
mines got some AM dial/hands action but there you go. By the time you read this is should be on its way back from my watch guy, resealed, pressure tested with Original hand-set



Now, for quite a while I wasn't bothered by the next one. Then I saw Daves on the old forum & was "OMG, someone buy my kids organs, I need one!"
Yep, 6105! I've the 8119 but if the 8000 floats your boat who's gona argue?



Can we call the next a modern classic? Bit of an oxymoron but hay-ho. 007 or 009. Got this one only couple weeks ago off Jimmy. Now on a Rubber strap (of course!!)
and this Anvil is now on KingRats MM-Sumo Mod.



Think maybe a 3 o'clocked diver should be in there somewhere, MAS62 maybe? Got a couple of SKX031's in the house (my 2 son's) but are both modded so left them out for now.

But for me, these three are my "Core-Divers" thinking of a trip-loc Mod on the 6105 so I can actually dive it but apart from that I'm happy. 

[donciccio]

Jun 10, 2013 20:54:33 GMT -8 daveswordfish said:

Gotta say I'm a bit surprised? Only divers listed? No 6139, 6138? How can this be?

I was going to mention the Bullhead models, but I've not seen many with them.

[cartshed]

I have to agree with dad & say the 6105 & 6309 but if a total newb was asking my non expert opinion I'd say check out the 70m sports diver range which I think represent superb value for money & come in many styles to suit all tastes. I particularly like the 6119-6400 range, sushi roll etc etc.

Some sort of Seiko dress watch is also a must IMHO.

[69ChevelleSS]

Jun 10, 2013 20:54:33 GMT -8 daveswordfish said:

Gotta say I'm a bit surprised? Only divers listed? No 6139, 6138? How can this be?

I'm one step ahead of you Dave.  Go back to page one for my 6139 nomination.  There are also a bunch of 7As that definitely deserve to be included.

[seikoholic]

Jun 10, 2013 20:54:33 GMT -8 daveswordfish said:

Gotta say I'm a bit surprised? Only divers listed? No 6139, 6138? How can this be?

I don't know about other guys, but I go back and forth between focusing on chronos and obsessing with divers.  I'm in a diver phase currently.

[estrickland]

Also got a 2205 for the wife. Here's a group shot with my 6309:


... but I'd say the 6105 is equally essential:

[pollythecat]

For me at the moment it has to be a Golden Tuna and one of the Grand Seiko's (can't make up my mind which one).  On the chronograph front how about the iconic brown bullhead, and a UFO.


There is a Golden Tuna on the Ebay, boy I wish Polly could lend me the money for it.

[dasher]

I think the 6309 wins, too.  In all the movies and popular culture sightings, it is usually a diver that is seen, Alien(s) movies being the exception. 


D.