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Post by trandy on Dec 6, 2013 13:49:58 GMT -8
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Post by Groundhog66 on Dec 6, 2013 14:01:20 GMT -8
Too much IMO, but I guess it depends upon how much you plan to put into it. Looks like a skinny wrist, make sure the bracelet will fit.
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Post by J. F. Sebastian on Dec 6, 2013 14:13:12 GMT -8
assuming it's working properly (he says it is) Push them for some more details (if you haven't already). I'm relativley new to buying mechanicals myself, but I can tell you that "working" means different things to different people, and sometimes it just means "the hands move if I shake it". I would ask if they have checked whether it keeps time, what sort of power reserve it has, whether the day/date changeover works, whether the chrono hands reset to vertical properly, etc. You will probably get a warning about the lume on the hands from some of the more experienced forum members. Manky lume like that can be a sign that moisture has found its way into the watch, which could spell trouble for the movement. |
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Post by trandy on Dec 6, 2013 14:15:19 GMT -8
I thought about the size of the bracelet since I have an eight inch wrist....I thought maybe I could even flip the bracelet if it was too small to offset the expense a little.
Refurbished these seem to be selling for about $450.00 or so on Ebay....except for the dreamers of course.
If I could get it up cleaned up for a reasonable price I wouldn't mind having a little invested in it....you don't see these around all that often....except for the re-dialed versions from the Phillipines on Ebay.
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Post by trandy on Dec 6, 2013 14:17:27 GMT -8
assuming it's working properly (he says it is) Push them for some more details (if you haven't already). I'm relativley new to buying mechanicals myself, but I can tell you that "working" means different things to different people, and sometimes it just means "the hands move if I shake it". I would ask if they have checked whether it keeps time, what sort of power reserve it has, whether the day/date changeover works, whether the chrono hands reset to vertical properly, etc. You will probably get a warning about the lume on the hands from some of the more experienced forum members. Manky lume like that can be a sign that moisture has found its way into the watch, which could spell trouble for the movement. Sort of a sparse description in his ad: "I am selling my Rare Vintage Seiko 6138-0030 Speedtimer Chronograph with Original "Fishbone" Bracelet. Original Dial and Hands as well. All links are present. all the functions work, chrono pushers, etc." Might need to drop him a PM for more specifics. |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Dec 6, 2013 14:44:34 GMT -8
A complete service, which is more than likely will need, will cost you close to $200. Add the cost of a crystal and relume/replacement hands, it's quite an investment. If the bracelet doesn't fit at least a 7.25" wrist, it's not going to be very desirable. I'd pass, and look for a cleaner version that doesn't require as much work. They come up on the forums from time to time, I wouldn't rely on eBay for a nice one at a decent price.
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Post by cobrajet25 on Dec 6, 2013 15:49:14 GMT -8
Looks pretty rough...even for $250. I'd pass. There are nicer ones out there for the money.
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Post by timewatcher on Dec 7, 2013 7:36:01 GMT -8
I thought about the size of the bracelet since I have an eight inch wrist....I thought maybe I could even flip the bracelet if it was too small to offset the expense a little. Refurbished these seem to be selling for about $450.00 or so on Ebay....except for the dreamers of course. If I could get it up cleaned up for a reasonable price I wouldn't mind having a little invested in it....you don't see these around all that often....except for the re-dialed versions from the Phillipines on Ebay. Let me interject my .02 cents worth here if I may........ First off the watch is a 6138-0030 and not a 6139 as you stated (at least I'm pretty sure). I have the somewhat rarer if you will variety and that being the 6138-0031 (subtle differences) .............  It's not a secret as to what I paid for mine as it was FS at one time on the Forum so I'll divulge that..........I paid $200.00 for mine. A couple of things to consider here about mine was the fact that Spencer (and I didnt buy it from him) had TOTALLY serviced the watch with a TON of new parts and gaskets which if I would have had to pay for would have cost me around $200.00 The crystal and crystal gasket were both good but had I needed to replace them they would have been around $40.00-$50.00 (guesstimate) The hands were either NOS or lumed by Spencer (cant recall exactly for sure) ...........either way if you had to have them re-lumed you can add another $75.00 The case was done by Shawn in a trade but to re-finish the case would liklely be around $75.00 Tim is correct.......... the price EVEN with the original band is too much and a crap shoot at best! By the time you bought the watch and had all of the things done the price could easily exceed ..........TOO much money my friend IMHO |
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Post by trandy on Dec 7, 2013 16:46:16 GMT -8
(I have also started a separate thread about this...but I thought I'd post it here also.)
I have been looking for a Seiko 6138-0030....lo and behold today I get a PM over at WUS from a "Dcso211" saying he has the exact watch I'm looking for and that he was referred to me by a member here.
I thought it was odd that he didn't PM me here (maybe he's not a member here?) yet he found me over at WUS.
I'm just being cautious as the person does have a decent post count at WUS....but no feedback at all....which I do find a little strange since he has sold several watches there.
Anyone know this guy?
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Dec 8, 2013 8:06:50 GMT -8
(I have also started a separate thread about this...but I thought I'd post it here also.) I have been looking for a Seiko 6138-0030....lo and behold today I get a PM over at WUS from a "Dcso211" saying he has the exact watch I'm looking for and that he was referred to me by a member here. I thought it was odd that he didn't PM me here (maybe he's not a member here?) yet he found me over at WUS. I'm just being cautious as the person does have a decent post count at WUS....but no feedback at all....which I do find a little strange since he has sold several watches there. Anyone know this guy? Do not hesitate to deal with Sean. Awesome guy . . . . one of the best. His work is TOP notch and you will not only get a primo piece but you will nave no regrets at all. If it were me, I'd do it in a heart beat. |
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