donciccio
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Post by donciccio on Oct 27, 2020 5:43:03 GMT -8
Ordered the New Aquastar Deepstar 2020...
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Post by jayv007 on Oct 27, 2020 19:36:21 GMT -8
Sent off the watch I built for my brother to be checked by a pro. Now on its way back from Luau with a thumbs up health check.
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Post by SeikoSoMatic on Nov 1, 2020 15:09:14 GMT -8
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trilo
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Post by trilo on Nov 2, 2020 3:59:33 GMT -8
Vintage Orient VX Quartz with an yellow dial and Citizen with a nice textured blue dial. Total price 29€ with post. Gotta love em cheap vintage Quartzes!
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Post by tempelkim on Nov 5, 2020 5:20:12 GMT -8
Oops, I did it again: That'll be a 6619, I guess. Not sure about that spot on the dial, but at 1 ¥ there is room for buying parts...
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trilo
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Post by trilo on Nov 5, 2020 12:21:49 GMT -8
Stuff that my wife doesn't know about.
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cobrajet25
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Post by cobrajet25 on Nov 6, 2020 6:03:37 GMT -8
An absolute GRAIL watch.
I have lusted after one of these for over fifteen years. It is a 7A38-7030 from December, 1983. Very rare and expensive when new, very rare and expensive now. These were 100,000 yen in 1984...almost twice as much as the next most expensive 7A. I got this from YJ through Buyee, but a Japanese 'middle-man' seller had it listed on Ebay as well. Apparently, this reseller asked the actual seller some questions about the watch and got information about it which was not listed in the original YJ auction.
Awesome! I got additional info on the watch and didn't even have to learn Japanese! First time that has happened!
It has sticky pushers, but otherwise seems to be in good order. Light wear on the case and bracelet, but no scratches on the crystal. No fading of the red accents on the dial/hands. Relatively long bracelet. Every other one I have seen...and I haven't seen too many...were overpriced, in poor shape, or BOTH. This watch was not "cheap"...but was cheap for a 7A38-7030. I was surprised to be the only bidder. I paid much less than it cost new, which is unusual for one of these.
Ah...feels good to finally scratch that itch. It cannot get here fast enough.
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trilo
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Post by trilo on Nov 6, 2020 10:36:06 GMT -8
Please make a thread once you have it. I bet people who like these things would love to see the movement. Heck I think even those who are not interested would like to see it!
That is some serious piece of engineering.
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camrok
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Post by camrok on Nov 6, 2020 12:39:48 GMT -8
[mention]cobrajet25 [/mention] that’s an awesome story as [mention]trilo [/mention] suggested I think many of us will look forward to the full story once it’s in your hands. The 7a series definitely has some very impressive variants. I’m partial to the Bridgestone 7a28 and the green motocross designed one. This one here is definitely a really nice combination between their dress and sports variants. Thanks for sharing.
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jringo8769
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Post by jringo8769 on Nov 9, 2020 14:28:53 GMT -8
Well i have not been doing too much with watches sadly as my health continues to slip from me but kinda fell into this one i have never owned before a Seiko 6139-6002 with the elusive 6139 6030R Silver dial here is the dial and movement which is incoming to me i have a beautiful 6139 Presidential bracelet from a very dear friend too which will go onto this and i just got this beautiful case will be it's new home stay safe out there my dear friends God Bless,John
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Fergus
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Post by Fergus on Nov 10, 2020 8:37:16 GMT -8
6119-6023. Only works face up. Quick set not working. Internal rotating bezel works. No mullered screws and clean 6119C movement. For £60 it's worth the punt.
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Fergus
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Post by Fergus on Nov 11, 2020 8:42:25 GMT -8
6119-6023. Only works face up. Quick set not working. Internal rotating bezel works. No mullered screws and clean 6119C movement. For £60 it's worth the punt. Picked this up today from the seller and very pleased. That's the very first time I have met in person (2 metres away)and conversed with someone who knows watches inside out especially Seiko. Not only did he know watches he knew bracelets especially Omega and Rolex. During our converse he rushes off indoors and comes out with a 6159 with lovely patina and wear. This ones not for sale he says...not that I had £5K+ on me. He was wearing a German dive watch whose name I cannot recall but very similar to 62MAS.
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suntzu
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Post by suntzu on Nov 13, 2020 10:53:34 GMT -8
Took a flyer on this Gen 2 Monster for $70. Sold in filthy condition and a non runner. I cleaned it up and it looks great. Look closely the minute hand is stuck under the chapter ring! So it won’t advance. The day and date work and the second hand too. I can move the minute hand back but not forward. So I’m hoping my watchmaker can fix the hand. My photo after cleaned up EDIT Back from my watchmaker. He fixed it in “2 seconds” no charge 👍🏻
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raz
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Post by raz on Nov 14, 2020 9:46:06 GMT -8
Took a flyer on this Gen 2 Monster for $70. Sold in filthy condition and a non runner. I cleaned it up and it looks great. Look closely the minute hand is stuck under the chapter ring! So it won’t advance. The day and date work and the second hand too. I can move the second hand back but not forward. So I’m hoping my watchmaker can fix the hand. My photo after cleaned up EDIT Back from my watchmaker. He fixed it in “2 seconds” no charge 👍🏻 Wow! What a steal! you make me want to cancel my sale post in the buy/sell section ....
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Fergus
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Post by Fergus on Nov 15, 2020 1:22:01 GMT -8
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Post by rainier on Nov 15, 2020 19:35:45 GMT -8
6306-8070 Silverwave Been looking for a clean example of this one for some time now:
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cobrajet25
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Post by cobrajet25 on Nov 15, 2020 22:39:37 GMT -8
6306-8070 Silverwave Been looking for a clean example of this one for some time now:
I LOVE the '70s and early '80s SilverWaves/Sports 100s. They are the ultimate grab-and-go watch. Here is one I just got. It is a '77 7546-8010.
Came as part of a JDM 12 watch lot along with a 6458 diver, another really nice white 7546, a '69 Queen Seiko, and several other fairly nice women's JDM watches.
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cobrajet25
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Post by cobrajet25 on Nov 15, 2020 22:46:05 GMT -8
I have a white $29 2625 ladies diver I don't have a use for to go along with the orange $29 2625 ladies diver I don't have a use for!
The orange one showed up earlier this week. Had a pinched case back gasket, but other than that it is nearly perfect.
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Nov 16, 2020 14:55:59 GMT -8
I got this junk lot for the three 754X variants.. I don't have much interest in the smaller scuba models I will be moving those along. Cheers Henry
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Post by acace1 on Nov 16, 2020 17:51:24 GMT -8
I got this junk lot for the three 754X variants.. I don't have much interest in the smaller scuba models I will be moving those along. Cheers Henry Nice score
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