Newcomer Introduction - Northern California- Seiko Guy
Jan 1, 2019 12:17:07 GMT -8
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Post by wdc on Jan 1, 2019 12:17:07 GMT -8
Hello group, my name is Will (wdc), I am new to the forum and up until a couple months ago my experience with watches was how to wear them.
I am semi-retired from the oil & gas drilling industry owning my own businesses thought South East Asia. The point is, could not be further from watchmaker and/or repair, although I am mechanically incline and enjoy studying the mechanical design of things, including that of a watch (and it’s power train/transmission).
As a teen of the 70s, I stumbled on vintage 1970 Seiko watches, focusing particularly on 6139, 6138 models. Short story, I decided to discreetly put together three sets of classics 1970 Seiko's, one for each of my son’s, to be given on my passing (hopefully many years away). Being the hobby (and tool) type, I decided to do the repairs and restorations myself.
So how did I get here and where am I now,
Started reading and watching everything I could find on watch repair, watchmakers
So, with that said, I look forward to meeting members and drawing from the vast experience of more experienced and seasoned members.
Attached is one of my favorites, 1970, 6139-6009, Notched Case, my daily watch, well at least 70% of time.
Regards,
Will
PS: As once said by the great Mark Twain “If I Had More Time, I Would Have Written a Shorter Letter” or interdiction on my part 😊
I am semi-retired from the oil & gas drilling industry owning my own businesses thought South East Asia. The point is, could not be further from watchmaker and/or repair, although I am mechanically incline and enjoy studying the mechanical design of things, including that of a watch (and it’s power train/transmission).
As a teen of the 70s, I stumbled on vintage 1970 Seiko watches, focusing particularly on 6139, 6138 models. Short story, I decided to discreetly put together three sets of classics 1970 Seiko's, one for each of my son’s, to be given on my passing (hopefully many years away). Being the hobby (and tool) type, I decided to do the repairs and restorations myself.
So how did I get here and where am I now,
Started reading and watching everything I could find on watch repair, watchmakers
- I purchased 65 junk movements to practice teardown, cleaning & assemblies i.e study fundamentals, part names, sections, indemnifying problems, tweezer control, working with small parts, etc.
- Before tackling the 6139, 6138's I purchased a number of 7009, 6309, calibers to familiarize myself with servicing vintage Seiko’s..
- During this time purchasing scores of 6139, 6138 classics i.e. 6139-600X, Pogue, UFO, Rally, Sushi, etc., 6138 Bullhead, Kakume, Jumbo, etc... 30+ watches now
- I have restored as number of 6139’s and will post some before and after photos as time goes on.
So, with that said, I look forward to meeting members and drawing from the vast experience of more experienced and seasoned members.
Attached is one of my favorites, 1970, 6139-6009, Notched Case, my daily watch, well at least 70% of time.
Regards,
Will
PS: As once said by the great Mark Twain “If I Had More Time, I Would Have Written a Shorter Letter” or interdiction on my part 😊
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