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Post by seikoholic on Nov 25, 2013 9:53:37 GMT -8
"VINTAGE SEIKO CHRONOGRAPH"  |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 25, 2013 10:07:15 GMT -8
Looks to be a 6139, not sure which though.
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Post by cobrajet25 on Nov 25, 2013 11:03:19 GMT -8
That be a 7018!
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Post by seikoholic on Nov 25, 2013 11:15:08 GMT -8
Yessir! Care to narrow that down a bit? |
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Post by cobrajet25 on Nov 25, 2013 11:26:50 GMT -8
Sure. It is a 7018-8000, SN'd 1N22369. Serial number is likely wrong, but it's all listed in the auction. yes1.gif I put in a bid on that one, but I didn't notice the info was there until now either. D'oh! Should look just like this one, which I got locally a few years ago in exchange for a really nice black/gold A904 digital.  |
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Post by seikoholic on Nov 25, 2013 11:47:56 GMT -8
lol is it really??
When I put in my snipe, there wasn't any info on it that I saw. I was sort of amazed that the price blew up. When I found it, there were just the crap photos and little else. I'm looking forward to seeing this one. I found the catalog listing for this model - I'll probably never find the stock bracelet.
What's the case size and lug width?
I just checked the photos again and it's nice to see that it's apparently running - the sweep is moving.
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Post by sdoocms on Nov 25, 2013 18:57:58 GMT -8
Off hand, I would say it is a very blurry watch. Buyer beware.........
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 25, 2013 19:31:13 GMT -8
Great looking watch!
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Post by cobrajet25 on Nov 26, 2013 1:56:10 GMT -8
lol is it really?? When I put in my snipe, there wasn't any info on it that I saw. I was sort of amazed that the price blew up. When I found it, there were just the crap photos and little else. I'm looking forward to seeing this one. I found the catalog listing for this model - I'll probably never find the stock bracelet. What's the case size and lug width? I just checked the photos again and it's nice to see that it's apparently running - the sweep is moving. I dug mine out of the safe for you, and it measures about 40mm and has 18mm lugs. Slightly smaller across than a 6139-601x, and substantially smaller from top to bottom. Pretty small watch. The fellow I got this one from worked for Boeing in the 1960s and 1970s. He bought this at the airport in Tokyo on his way back from a business trip in the early 70s. The strap gave out a short time later, and when I got it the watch was on an OMSB. He also had a late 1970s Seiko digital that he was extremely fond of which was not working, and he offered to sell it to me for parts. I told him I had a few really nice older Seiko digitals if he was interested in a straight-up trade. He jumped at the chance, and this is the one he picked.  IIRC, I paid about $15 for it. After I traded this one away to him, I picked up another identical watch in identical condition...for $18. yes1.gif Did you win this 7018? If so, you will like it. But it is a 70-series so it won't run worth a damn without a service, can't be resealed, no service literature, will be hard to get parts for, etc, etc... beating-head-against-the-wall |
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Post by seikoholic on Nov 26, 2013 7:22:41 GMT -8
I did get it, yes, and it's on its way here now. Thanks for the sizing information - I was concerned that it was petite but we'll see what it looks like when it gets here. That PVD LCD (say that ten times fast) looks awesome - what is it? I thankfully have a large stash of 701x chrono parts that I traded for a few months ago so there's that. I've also rebuilt a fair amount of them so that's OK, plus I have the servicing guides (and Ye Olde Internet) if things get hairy. I'm actually wearing a 7017-6020 right now, believe it or not. This one was a real Philippines special, and I replaced about 75% of the movement with NOS material (and relumed the dial & hands), but it's a sweet runner now.  |
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Nov 26, 2013 7:57:16 GMT -8
I did get it, yes, and it's on its way here now. Thanks for the sizing information - I was concerned that it was petite but we'll see what it looks like when it gets here. That PVD LCD (say that ten times fast) looks awesome - what is it? I thankfully have a large stash of 701x chrono parts that I traded for a few months ago so there's that. I've also rebuilt a fair amount of them so that's OK, plus I have the servicing guides (and Ye Olde Internet) if things get hairy. I'm actually wearing a 7017-6020 right now, believe it or not. This one was a real Philippines special, and I replaced about 75% of the movement with NOS material (and relumed the dial & hands), but it's a sweet runner now. Man is that a great looking watch! |
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Post by seikoholic on Nov 26, 2013 8:00:45 GMT -8
Bob, yes, isn't it cool?
These really aren't seen very often at all. Cool watches.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Nov 26, 2013 8:06:59 GMT -8
Bob, yes, isn't it cool? These really aren't seen very often at all. Cool watches. Darn right it's cool . . . . SCHAWING! |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 26, 2013 8:17:51 GMT -8
I did get it, yes, and it's on its way here now. Thanks for the sizing information - I was concerned that it was petite but we'll see what it looks like when it gets here. That PVD LCD (say that ten times fast) looks awesome - what is it? I thankfully have a large stash of 701x chrono parts that I traded for a few months ago so there's that. I've also rebuilt a fair amount of them so that's OK, plus I have the servicing guides (and Ye Olde Internet) if things get hairy. I'm actually wearing a 7017-6020 right now, believe it or not. This one was a real Philippines special, and I replaced about 75% of the movement with NOS material (and relumed the dial & hands), but it's a sweet runner now. Man is that a great looking watch! Agreed, that is very nice indeed. |
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Post by donciccio on Nov 26, 2013 14:11:11 GMT -8
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