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Post by madeofducktape on Aug 26, 2014 16:09:08 GMT -8
Hopefully this is a pretty straightforward request. A few weeks ago, I managed to leave the house without a watch (gasp!). Over the course of the day, I thought it might be a good idea to have some "backup watches" stored in a car or at the office. The goal being that it is a versatile watch, but not necessarily a diver (as I have a few of those already). Long story short, I saw a few watches in this style on the bay and was looking for some more information. (Picture attached) The watch in the picture was found when searching for "Seiko oyster" on the bay. The listing says it's a 7002-3110 but a google image search for that model doesn't yield the same results. What I like most are the ridges around the dial. Ultimately I'd be looking for one with no gold on the case or dial (stainless case, silver dial) . Any hints as to what I should be searching for? My guess is that these watches cost somewhere between "lunch money" and "dinner money" - does that sound about right? Attachments:
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Post by Rod on Aug 26, 2014 16:30:27 GMT -8
Mate the issue with Seiko "5" is that they change the models almost daily, so tracking one down just from a photo is nigh on imposable, unless someone has that watch or remembers seeing that particular watch. The 7002 is the farther of the 7S26 and arguably the most common Seiko mechanical movement made.
This era Seiko "5" is valued more by its overall condition and for it's parts, and in the condition it is in i would except to pay no more than $10-15 for it. If it was NOS and in the box still well under $100. The postage will be more than the watch is worth.
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Post by Rod on Aug 26, 2014 16:39:38 GMT -8
This is a similar style watch and in better condition abet needing a service as well as being from the 1960 so less common. This style/era watch could be serviced and on your wrist for well under $100  1967, 6119-8030 Seiko "5"   |
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Post by cd_god on Aug 26, 2014 16:44:26 GMT -8
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Post by Rod on Aug 26, 2014 16:48:53 GMT -8
Correct, give that man a rare sold silver dollar!  |
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Post by madeofducktape on Aug 26, 2014 16:56:31 GMT -8
Thanks all! I knew I would like this forum, you all have been super helpful!
OTR- I wasn't considering that particular watch, was just using the picture to give an idea what i was looking for - particularly the coin edge bezel (thanks cdgod!)
Also, the snxj89 is pretty much what I was looking for.
Being as its intention was a "backup" watch the budget is $30-50, was willing to take the crap shoot on the bay, but now that a new one can be had for $120, might need to re think that...
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Post by cd_god on Aug 26, 2014 17:12:17 GMT -8
Thanks all! I knew I would like this forum, you all have been super helpful! OTR- I wasn't considering that particular watch, was just using the picture to give an idea what i was looking for - particularly the coin edge bezel (thanks cdgod!) Also, the snxj89 is pretty much what I was looking for. Being as its intention was a "backup" watch the budget is $30-50, was willing to take the crap shoot on the bay, but now that a new one can be had for $120, might need to re think that... I have purchased from Skywatches in the past and can vouch for them but this place has it for $92 with a pop up for an extra $10 off if you sign up for their emails. www.worldofwatches.com/detail.asp?iq=1&bo_products_variance_id=66890 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 18:17:26 GMT -8
Mate the issue with Seiko "5" is that they change the models almost daily, so tracking one down just from a photo is nigh on imposable, unless someone has that watch or remembers seeing that particular watch. The 7002 is the farther of the 7S26 and arguably the most common Seiko mechanical movement made. This era Seiko "5" is valued more by its overall condition and for it's parts, and in the condition it is in i would except to pay no more than $10-15 for it. If it was NOS and in the box still well under $100. The postage will be more than the watch is worth. Rod Just one small correction; the 7009 was the 'farther' of the 7s26. It was the first of the 3:18 crown main plates. The 7002 was the last of the 4 o'clock main plates and it was based on the earlier 7005. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 18:20:35 GMT -8
That's not a 7002 as those were only used in divers as far as I know. The 7002 was predominantly used in dive watches and some sports watches. But I remember seeing 7002 dress watches over on the old SCWF or maybe it was WUS. All the same they were few and far between. About as often seen as the '5' quartz. |
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Post by Rod on Aug 26, 2014 18:36:34 GMT -8
Mate the issue with Seiko "5" is that they change the models almost daily, so tracking one down just from a photo is nigh on imposable, unless someone has that watch or remembers seeing that particular watch. The 7002 is the farther of the 7S26 and arguably the most common Seiko mechanical movement made. This era Seiko "5" is valued more by its overall condition and for it's parts, and in the condition it is in i would except to pay no more than $10-15 for it. If it was NOS and in the box still well under $100. The postage will be more than the watch is worth. Rod Just one small correction; the 7009 was the 'farther' of the 7s26. It was the first of the 3:18 crown main plates. The 7002 was the last of the 4 o'clock main plates and it was based on the earlier 7005. doh, 7002 was the bastard child |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 18:58:46 GMT -8
Just one small correction; the 7009 was the 'farther' of the 7s26. It was the first of the 3:18 crown main plates. The 7002 was the last of the 4 o'clock main plates and it was based on the earlier 7005. doh, 7002 was the bastard child Yep  I think Seiko had something along the same lines planned when it introduced the 4r15 in the Spork. Fortunately for us they quickly rationalized inventory and the 4r36 was born, leaving the 4r15 as the bastard child of the 7s26. |
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Post by HiBeat on Aug 27, 2014 17:21:56 GMT -8
I'm not so sure that would be a 'coin edge' bezel. It might be, but to me it's the Seiko bad attempt at a Fluted Bezel. A la Rolex.
'Coin Edge' to me describes a style of diver rotating bezel.
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Post by ninja01 on Aug 27, 2014 22:44:56 GMT -8
I'm not so sure that would be a 'coin edge' bezel. It might be, but to me it's the Seiko bad attempt at a Fluted Bezel. A la Rolex. 'Coin Edge' to me describes a style of diver rotating bezel. Yes indeed - it is NOT "coin edge" which is found on the case-band of certain watches, not the bezel as far as I've seen. BUT ... check out this auction review post of mine on Dr. Seiko which refers to info found on the Japanese language Seikomatic site: seikoholics.yuku.com/reply/5069/EbayPH-SEIKO-2013-March#reply-5069Excerpts:  .... Another shot of the case-top and especially, the fluted bezel with lots of detailed texture! Now, this feature (based on my interpretation of Seikomatic) makes this an "F-type" Seiko model. Where did this term come from? According to them, it is from the jewelry industry term "Fassett cutting" ... which in turn is likely a mis-spelling of 'facet cutting' - and indeed, this bezel has many facets cut into it! According to Seikomatic: Calling this an "F-type" is analogous to using "Seikomatic R", "Business A", and "Seiko 5" badging for other models/lines to designate particular features. ======================= Now, to respond to someone who considered them a "bad attempt at a Fluted Bezel. A la Rolex." Well, I think they come off as a "bad attempt" only because so many of the examples seen around are just badly worn. NOS / Mint (or nearly so) examples, I think, do look quite good (well made for the cost). But, that's just personal opinion. But, check out some of the examples on the Dr. Seiko site & the Seikomatic site which are in quite "un-worn" condition - to me they do look much better designed than what appears on the typical "well worn" example seen often around the net. |
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Post by HiBeat on Aug 28, 2014 11:59:55 GMT -8
I'll certainly agree that wear that comes with age does not help the fluted bezel look. They are best when the edges are sharp and the smooth surfaces reflect perfectly.
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