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Post by docmac88 on Apr 13, 2015 15:22:43 GMT -8
I want to buy a gift, men's Seiko 1961, but I can't seem to find the styles available for that year. Any references, info, or examples of any style would be helpful.
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Post by estrickland on Apr 13, 2015 16:32:16 GMT -8
An actual 1961 catalog would be a truly rare beast - worth several hundred dollars - I don't know in what form these even exist. I have a number of books which catalog Seiko watch history, including watches from this period. I'll post some pics when I'm home later. In the meantime, if you're looking for the #1 option for a watch from this period, it's the GS3180, the first Grand Seiko. These were made in significant volume for multiple years, so they're prevalent, but the price climbs very quickly with condition:  The first Alpinist was also from 1961, it's a great choice, but it's rare in good condition and exceedingly rare in great condition:  |
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Post by docmac88 on Apr 13, 2015 16:57:29 GMT -8
Thanks estrickland, I believe I have noticed you have many catalogues in your collection! If you could post some examples I would be so appreciative. I had read somewhere about the GS debuting around that time. This will be a fun hunt.
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Post by estrickland on Apr 13, 2015 21:59:46 GMT -8
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Post by estrickland on Apr 13, 2015 22:20:04 GMT -8
Of these, other than the GS and Alpinist, I'd say the 1961 King Seiko is the winner.
Note that it's probably of very modest size, like all of these watches.
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Post by docmac88 on Apr 14, 2015 2:05:51 GMT -8
Of these, other than the GS and Alpinist, I'd say the 1961 King Seiko is the winner. Note that it's probably of very modest size, like all of these watches. Well I got up early due to a phone call, decided to glance here while I made coffee..... estrickland I am stunned and amazed! Let me say how grateful I am for this information, and for the time you took to post images. Thank you! Yes the KS , GS and Alpinists are very nice. How about some of those dials?! Ready to start searching! |
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Apr 14, 2015 5:40:49 GMT -8
Thanks for posting this docmac. I was born in 61 and have been thinking of acquiring a birth year watch. That Grand Seiko is beautiful! Wonder what they go for in good nick?
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Post by estrickland on Apr 14, 2015 7:38:37 GMT -8
Thanks for posting this docmac. I was born in 61 and have been thinking of acquiring a birth year watch. That Grand Seiko is beautiful! Wonder what they go for in good nick? On YJ, $1250 - $1500 for an example like the one pictured, but you never know - sometimes bidders dig in and sometimes they don't - you could get lucky and maybe find a nice one for less. |
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Apr 14, 2015 8:34:19 GMT -8
Thanks for posting this docmac. I was born in 61 and have been thinking of acquiring a birth year watch. That Grand Seiko is beautiful! Wonder what they go for in good nick? On YJ, $1250 - $1500 for an example like the one pictured, but you never know - sometimes bidders dig in and sometimes they don't - you could get lucky and maybe find a nice one for less. Thanks for the info. Sadly . . . gonna have to wait a while for one of those. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 9:04:47 GMT -8
Not a catalog, but these should give you some additional ideas. Seiko was doing a lot in 1961.  Stuff the Seiko's I want one of these! That dial artwork is divine! Thanks for this post estrickland  |
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Post by SeikoPsycho on Apr 14, 2015 11:17:20 GMT -8
Not a catalog, but these should give you some additional ideas. Seiko was doing a lot in 1961. Stuff the Seiko's I want one of these! That dial artwork is divine! Thanks for this post estrickland You can say that again Tone! How about that dial on a special custom Wrist Sushi membership watch??......... |
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Post by estrickland on Apr 14, 2015 11:37:19 GMT -8
You can say that again Tone! How about that dial on a special custom Wrist Sushi membership watch??......... Sounds good to me. Anyone here a wiz at cloisonne enameling? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 11:43:53 GMT -8
You can say that again Tone! How about that dial on a special custom Wrist Sushi membership watch??......... Sounds good to me. Anyone here a wiz at cloisonne enameling? I'm good a cloisonne production. Always breaking glasses. Just need someone with very small fingers and were sorted! |
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Apr 14, 2015 12:01:14 GMT -8
Can we archive those images?
I have actually, never seen them before.
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Post by docmac88 on Apr 14, 2015 17:45:39 GMT -8
On YJ, $1250 - $1500 for an example like the one pictured, but you never know - sometimes bidders dig in and sometimes they don't - you could get lucky and maybe find a nice one for less. Thanks for the info. Sadly . . . gonna have to wait a while for one of those. SS what do you think about that motorist and its cantered dial? Sort of odd take on the watch like the case of the bullhead... I like things like that. |
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Post by boid69 on Apr 14, 2015 19:55:48 GMT -8
thanks for the pics
i saw one of the motorists on sales for the first time on YJ about 6 months ago. it was literally NOS. I think it was a green one tho
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Apr 15, 2015 7:46:48 GMT -8
Thanks for the info. Sadly . . . gonna have to wait a while for one of those. SS what do you think about that motorist and its cantered dial? Sort of odd take on the watch like the case of the bullhead... I like things like that. It's interesting AND cool . . . . really like the colors! I don't know if it would work for me as my neck would end up cracking every time I needed to know the time! |
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