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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 19, 2013 10:58:45 GMT -8
You may recall, I recently picked up a nice 7548-700F from the bay for a good price. I had high hopes that when I popped a new cell in it, there would be life...and all would be well with the world. No such luck, it is going to require some TLC. I made the decision to just have a complete tear down, service (including replace the circuit), seals and cleaning...I think it's a nice enough example, to warrant the investment. My high hopes were dashed, but in the end...I'll have a nice piece IMO.  |
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Post by sdoocms on Nov 19, 2013 13:46:21 GMT -8
I would do it in a heartbeat. That is a nice example and those watches are starting to see the $250-$350 range on sales and auction boards.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 19, 2013 13:55:28 GMT -8
I would do it in a heartbeat. That is a nice example and those watches are starting to see the $250-$350 range on sales and auction boards. That was my though, and they just don't come up very often. |
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Post by donciccio on Nov 19, 2013 14:53:34 GMT -8
When life gives you lemons, squish them up and rub them in lifes eyes. It burns! Oh yes! It burns!
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Post by donciccio on Nov 19, 2013 14:54:15 GMT -8
Its well worth the investment on this piece buddy. thunbsup.gif
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 19, 2013 15:06:31 GMT -8
Its well worth the investment on this piece buddy. thunbsup.gif I'm glad you agree smileys-drinking-beer |
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Post by SpinDoctor on Nov 19, 2013 16:30:45 GMT -8
See, some quartz is worth fixing.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 19, 2013 16:49:00 GMT -8
See, some quartz is worth fixing. I never had a doubt  |
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Post by cd_god on Nov 19, 2013 19:15:00 GMT -8
Ah the good old days.
I passed on a NOS 7548 on EBAY back in the day at $100 because I didn't want a quartz watch. I picked up a decent 7548 diver for $22 which I had hoped only needed cell but no go. Sold it for $40. Nowadays you can part it out for $100.
I have invested a whole lot more than a watch is worth getting it fixed and mod'd just because that is what I want.
If that is the watch you want and are happy go for it.
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Post by SpinDoctor on Nov 19, 2013 19:36:20 GMT -8
Is the dial on this pepsi model the standard charcoal black or the navy blue seen on modern pepsi?
I saw a post somewhere recently which suggested the vintage pepsi models used black dials.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 19, 2013 19:41:43 GMT -8
Ah the good old days. I passed on a NOS 7548 on EBAY back in the day at $100 because I didn't want a quartz watch. I picked up a decent 7548 diver for $22 which I had hoped only needed cell but no go. Sold it for $40. Nowadays you can part it out for $100. I have invested a whole lot more than a watch is worth getting it fixed and mod'd just because that is what I want. If that is the watch you want and are happy go for it. If it's not what I want when it's finished, I'm sure there will be plenty who will. yes1.gif |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 19, 2013 19:42:10 GMT -8
Is the dial on this pepsi model the standard charcoal black or the navy blue seen on modern pepsi? I saw a post somewhere recently which suggested the vintage pepsi models used black dials. Black dial. |
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Post by seikoholic on Nov 20, 2013 11:31:54 GMT -8
Is the dial on this pepsi model the standard charcoal black or the navy blue seen on modern pepsi? I saw a post somewhere recently which suggested the vintage pepsi models used black dials. Black dial. Sorry, it's a deep navy blue. The watch is an April '88 model (right? 84xxxx is the serial) or is it a '78? Anyway, it's blue. And beautiful. These are great watches. I just last weekend sold a near-mint one of these and I'm seriously regretting it now. EDIT: April 1978 - the first change-batter mark is at "81", and those were struck in the factory IIRC. This is an early one. Here it is after a full frame-off rebuild:    |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 20, 2013 11:38:47 GMT -8
Sorry, it's a deep navy blue. The watch is an April '88 model (right? 84xxxx is the serial) or is it a '78? Anyway, it's blue. And beautiful. These are great watches. I just last weekend sold a near-mint one of these and I'm seriously regretting it now. Wow, that is surprising, it looks black. I'm assuming it's a deeper blue than the SKX models? |
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Post by igniferroque on Nov 20, 2013 11:47:43 GMT -8
Sorry, it's a deep navy blue. Do the slim case "pepsi" 6309s also have a blue dial or are they all black? |
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