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Post by seikoholic on Aug 26, 2014 8:44:14 GMT -8
I was going through my bracelet box, and found a bracelet I'd forgotten about. It's Seiko, solid-link, straight-end 18mm, marked Z282S. Lovely oval solid-links. The clasp is missing, so I don't know if it was SQ or what. I can't find anything online about it. I remember, years ago, randomly finding some parts warehouse that had a cross reference for bracelet numbers, but I can't remember what it was. But wouldn't it be great to create or work on a bracelet reference database?
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Post by timewatcher on Aug 26, 2014 8:51:59 GMT -8
Finding a source for them would even be better!
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Post by Groundhog66 on Aug 26, 2014 8:57:22 GMT -8
That's a great idea, Spencer.
Oh, and I really like the look of that bracelet...I hope you can figure out what it's for.
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Post by longbike on Aug 26, 2014 9:14:28 GMT -8
That bracelet look great. It looks like a older Aqualand or a World timer one.
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Post by seikoholic on Aug 26, 2014 9:33:45 GMT -8
That's a great idea, Spencer. Oh, and I really like the look of that bracelet...I hope you can figure out what it's for. If I had to guess I'd say it's an 80s or 90s SQ bracelet but honestly I have no idea.
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Post by mar52 on Aug 26, 2014 9:58:23 GMT -8
Can we add a watch lug nut data base by model to it?
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Post by SeikoPsycho on Aug 26, 2014 11:56:44 GMT -8
I'm all for a bracelet database. I have a pile of bracelets I'd love to match to watches.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 12:05:33 GMT -8
That's a great idea, Spencer. Oh, and I really like the look of that bracelet...I hope you can figure out what it's for. If I had to guess I'd say it's an 80s or 90s SQ bracelet but honestly I have no idea. I think you'll find it's off the 6138-0011 Yachtsman but I could be wrong...
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Post by seikoholic on Aug 26, 2014 14:01:18 GMT -8
If I had to guess I'd say it's an 80s or 90s SQ bracelet but honestly I have no idea. I think you'll find it's off the 6138-0011 Yachtsman but I could be wrong... It's similar but not the same. The inner section is too wide, the outer sections too narrow.
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Post by HiBeat on Aug 26, 2014 15:52:18 GMT -8
I think JRingo was trying to start something like this too.
I have so many old bracelets I agree it would be good to somehow all upload what we have and swap/sell/barter/etc as we have collective needs.
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Post by Rod on Aug 26, 2014 16:44:24 GMT -8
YES PLEASE
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Post by Rod on Aug 26, 2014 16:46:15 GMT -8
So boss how are we going to do this? Just list the photos and hope or start a wanted/swap thread? Rod waiting with photos ready
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Post by seikoholic on Aug 26, 2014 17:14:34 GMT -8
well, everyone who has known correct watches with identifiable bracelets (with the Seiko code on them) they should post that info along with a photograph of the watch in question - front, and back showing the caseback and ideally the bracelet code. We could put this info together one of a couple of ways I'd think: either have a bracelet info master, and everyone posts their info as stated and that one person loads it all in. Or, we have a Google Docs or something based spreadsheet where it has an easy-load option where anyone can input info. The Waltham pocketwatch database is crowd-sourced like this. It's all automatic.
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Post by HiBeat on Aug 26, 2014 17:33:23 GMT -8
well, everyone who has known correct watches with identifiable bracelets (with the Seiko code on them) they should post that info along with a photograph of the watch in question - front, and back showing the caseback and ideally the bracelet code. We could put this info together one of a couple of ways I'd think: either have a bracelet info master, and everyone posts their info as stated and that one person loads it all in. Or, we have a Google Docs or something based spreadsheet where it has an easy-load option where anyone can input info. The Waltham pocketwatch database is crowd-sourced like this. It's all automatic. OK Houston, I have a problem. I cannot match my myriad of bracelet inventory to the correct watch it came from. So I'll be pretty well useless to the stated goal. Sorry about that. May I add, any watch that comes to you by way of eBay is automatically suspect for correct OEM match-up.
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Post by cd_god on Aug 26, 2014 18:17:57 GMT -8
I think the problem would be "left the factory that way" or "dealer installed option" bracelet.
Just like buying a car from the dealer and having them put 28" rims on your truck before you take delivery of it.
Yes you bought a 2015 F150 from an authorized Ford dealer and it was brand new with 0 miles on it when you got it like that but that is not how it left the factory.
I know there have been many discussions about 6105's that came on bracelets which no one can confirm actually LEFT the factory that way.
Yes the watch was a Seiko and the bracelet was a Seiko and they were both known 1973 parts but that doesn;t mean the dealer wasn;t swapping parts to increase sales.
And then you have the problem with catalog photos.
Same thing with factory repair manuals for cars.
They are written and drawn up by people sitting in a cubicle who are nowhere near the product or actually doing the test steps they are telling you to do.
So now you have 2 variables as to what is "original" compared to "orignal"
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Post by seikoholic on Aug 26, 2014 18:32:36 GMT -8
well, everyone who has known correct watches with identifiable bracelets (with the Seiko code on them) they should post that info along with a photograph of the watch in question - front, and back showing the caseback and ideally the bracelet code. We could put this info together one of a couple of ways I'd think: either have a bracelet info master, and everyone posts their info as stated and that one person loads it all in. Or, we have a Google Docs or something based spreadsheet where it has an easy-load option where anyone can input info. The Waltham pocketwatch database is crowd-sourced like this. It's all automatic. OK Houston, I have a problem. I cannot match my myriad of bracelet inventory to the correct watch it came from. So I'll be pretty well useless to the stated goal. Sorry about that. May I add, any watch that comes to you by way of eBay is automatically suspect for correct OEM match-up. well, but we start with what is known, what is identifiable. Light little candles in the darkness, and drive the darkness back. As 99% of my watches come from eBay, I am going to have to disagree with you there for a few reasons. I've gotten tons of watches with their correct bracelets from eBay. I have gotten exactly one watch with its correct bracelet not on eBay - a 7A28-7049 from Craigslist. I think it's unrealistic to exclude any eBay-found watches. Higher levels of skepticism, sure, but I don't think anything can be dismissed out of hand.
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Post by Rod on Aug 26, 2014 18:40:20 GMT -8
What if we just pick a watch series, say the 6319, list the models 600x etc, then all the bracelets available and go from there? This will cover the commonly wanted used watches. We can fill in the gaps as we go!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 18:54:16 GMT -8
What if we just pick a watch series, say the 6319, list the models 600x etc, then all the bracelets available and go from there? This will cover the commonly wanted used watches. We can fill in the gaps as we go! 6139 would be a lot easier as the 6319 was found in myriad different watches and cases.
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Post by Rod on Aug 26, 2014 19:11:15 GMT -8
What if we just pick a watch series, say the 6319, list the models 600x etc, then all the bracelets available and go from there? This will cover the commonly wanted used watches. We can fill in the gaps as we go! 6139 would be a lot easier as the 6319 was found in myriad different watches and cases. Hey stop picking on me, I'm having numerical issues
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Post by cd_god on Aug 26, 2014 19:18:37 GMT -8
6139 would be a lot easier as the 6319 was found in myriad different watches and cases. Hey stop picking on me, I'm having numerical issues Dyslexia
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