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Post by bertnet on Jun 5, 2018 13:50:20 GMT -8
Received my watch Today a SEIKO ( Seikosha) pre-war military watch. around the 1940sγ - Mark of the cherry blossoms ( dial variety was intended for the "Japanese Air Force" ) will remain faintly in the position of the 12 . - Cobra needle tip of the hour hand . - Big crown. Love his Patina .   WWII JAPANESE WINGS - Original Japanese Army Navy watch band  ORIGINAL WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY CHERRY BLOSSOM   |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2018 18:42:12 GMT -8
While we have some very crafty folks here when it comes to relumes; you just can't faulty the hand painting work of the people who made these dials 7dfe79adc2f0
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Post by SeikoSoMatic on Jun 6, 2018 0:32:28 GMT -8
Fantastic piece! π
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Post by Mr.Jones on Jun 6, 2018 0:49:58 GMT -8
Looks great! How big is it?
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Post by longbike on Jun 9, 2018 18:46:25 GMT -8
Aloha Sir,
Simply a .... " AWESOME WATCH " , and a Beauty too. I always look for them when I am searching.
They come up rarely and with a good price to them. This is a Very Special One and now it is yours.
I hope you have a special box for these that you collect. I just love looking at it but I would say
.... IN THE FLESH ... it looks like a complete gem.
Aloha Louis
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Post by bertnet on Jun 10, 2018 0:51:58 GMT -8
While we have some very crafty folks here when it comes to relumes; you just can't faulty the hand painting work of the people who made these dials 7dfe79adc2f0 Thanks My Friend, and yes it was a nice job and β , it depends on the substance used... |
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Post by bertnet on Jun 10, 2018 0:52:33 GMT -8
Many thanks MY friend πππ₯ |
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Post by bertnet on Jun 10, 2018 0:57:14 GMT -8
Looks great! How big is it? Hi Jonas , it's a 30mm watch, but with the military bracelet is ok... and it keep a good time ππ₯πββοΈ |
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Post by bertnet on Jun 10, 2018 1:06:20 GMT -8
Aloha Sir, Simply a .... " AWESOME WATCH " , and a Beauty too. I always look for them when I am searching. They come up rarely and with a good price to them. This is a Very Special One and now it is yours. I hope you have a special box for these that you collect. I just love looking at it but I would say .... IN THE FLESH ... it looks like a complete gem. Aloha Louis Hello Louis, yes the watch smell fully history, and it's also what I'm surching for this kind of watch " military or very early Seikosha " it's a special watch for me in memory of these young and old people who have gone into a terrible war ,without really having the choice - Peace & Love - Many thanks Louis and yes i Have Γ box for it.ππββοΈπ₯ |
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Post by 3Pedals6Speeds on Jun 10, 2018 10:06:21 GMT -8
Beautiful. Does it have a 'model number' of any type, or does it predate that?
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Post by bigbluekyle on Jul 20, 2018 6:10:04 GMT -8
Beautiful Watch and in Fantastic Condition. Of all the Seiko Military watches your Dial is my favorite. Lumed hour markers and those incredible hands. I especially like your watch as it has a 24 military outer Bezel. Stunning Watch! Congratulations!!!
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Jul 20, 2018 15:48:03 GMT -8
Careful with the radium... This is a reading I took from a bunch of pre-war NOS dials. Background here is 0.05-0.02 mSv/h. The bad news is that new research shows that even though you're safe from alpha and beta's for the most part, the Radon does build up if you have a few of these sitting around in a poorly ventilated area. I don't want to detract from what is an amazing piece, it's just that the damn things aren't great for you.  |
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Post by 3Pedals6Speeds on Jul 20, 2018 17:47:57 GMT -8
Careful with the radium... This is a reading I took from a bunch of pre-war NOS dials. Background here is 0.05-0.02 mSv/h. The bad news is that new research shows that even though you're safe from alpha and beta's for the most part, the Radon does build up if you have a few of these sitting around in a poorly ventilated area. I don't want to detract from what is an amazing piece, it's just that the damn things aren't great for you. I may have told this out here before, if so, I apologize. I had a beautiful Omega Seamaster from the early 50's with what I suspected was a radium dial. I worked on a military base that had a number of folks doing nuclear stuff. I asked someone I know to check how 'hot' the Omega was. He called me a couple days later, handed me back the watch and basically asked why I'd want to wear something that *might* cause me trouble down the road if I wore it. I sold the watch, but I'll admit I wish I'd kept it and simply work it infrequently enough that it wouldn't matter. |
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Post by bigbluekyle on Jul 20, 2018 19:55:22 GMT -8
I like to live dangerously... I just bought this one but might need to store it ![]() deep underground in a lead-lined vault   |
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Post by pip on Jul 20, 2018 23:26:57 GMT -8
I like to live dangerously... I just bought this one but might need to store it ![]() deep underground in a lead-lined vault View AttachmentThatβs a real beauty! |
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Post by bigbluekyle on Jul 21, 2018 0:14:40 GMT -8
I like to live dangerously... I just bought this one but might need to store it ![]() deep underground in a lead-lined vault Thatβs a real beauty! Thanks for the Kind Words! Watch is not running but the crown operates the hands. I have not been able to take off the caseback to have a look at the movement. From the condition of the watch I am hoping the Seikosha movement can be fixed. Is there a Go-To person for servicing the early Seikosha movements? I would also like to find a Japan WWII Military Watch band for the watch but I'm not sure where to look? ![]() ![]()   |
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Post by bertnet on Jul 24, 2018 13:49:17 GMT -8
Beautiful Watch and in Fantastic Condition.Β Of all the Seiko Military watches your Dial is my favorite.Β Lumed hour markers and those incredible hands.Β I especially like your watch as it has a 24 military outer Bezel.Β Stunning Watch! Congratulations!!! Many thanks my friend for your kinds wordsππ₯ |
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Post by bertnet on Sept 29, 2018 12:32:35 GMT -8
Back to service ,works perfectly so happy...  IM  |
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Post by russtmurray on Sept 29, 2018 14:18:41 GMT -8
Wow, the stories that watch could tell! Any clues to its provenance? That is one wonderful addition to your collection.
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Post by philsinclair on Sept 29, 2018 14:47:08 GMT -8
Hi. These watches have a simple hand winding movement based on Swiss movements from the era. They are often identical to a Cyma movement and were possibly a drop in ebauche. Servicing is rather basic. Cheers Phil
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