"It followed me home." "It was destitute and needed a good home." "Tudor doesn't get the respect it deserves compared to Rolex and I felt bad for it." Will any of those do?
Thanks Dennis I'll try the first one, it works with puppies, why not watches You will all know if it doesn't work, my posts will probably end shortly after the courier arrives and Annie goes
Neighbor was getting rid of a couple of old watches, an Omega daily wearer he bought in the Navy in the 50's and an old Seiko (Sicko, he called it) that was given to his Dad on retirement (cheap bastards). I gave him a few bucks, $100 for both, don't know if I screwed him or he screwed me (definition of a fair deal?) and I am thinking parts watch on the Omega or maybe clean, oil and give to somebody. The darn 283 movement seems to run smooth although I haven't wound it (he had). There are 6 different service notes on the caseback, so it was cared for. Any thoughts on whether it's worth a crystal and some hands? Or just parts? The "Sicko" will probably serve as a cadaver for my budding watch tinkerer experiments but with an interesting case, nice bezel and dial, I thought I'd give you guys a look. The second hand is floating loose and I haven't got the caseback off yet, I might have to blast. I know these aren't much, but any thoughts would be of interest to me. Thanks! .
I don't know jack about Seiko's and little enough about Omega's, any info would be appreciated. But I do know to ask the good brothers here for advice before doing anything! Someone, and quite often it's you Dennis, comes along with good advice, a little help, or maybe might just need some parts that I can help with.
$100 for both is a good deal, but that Omega dial is pretty ugly. You could get upside down on that one very quickly. Looks like the whole balance was replaced at some point. The Seiko has potential, but it is a very complicated movement. Not the one for an amateur to be messing around with. Parts are extremely difficult to find. Seiko had a very bad habit of throwing away spare parts years ago. COSERV in Mahwah, NJ is Seiko's US factory service contractor. http://www.seikowatches.com/support/customer/northamerica.html I've heard that they will still service these Cal. 6139 watches at a reasonable price. If you're lucky, they might have the missing hand. Good luck with these projects, gatorcpa
Thanks Evan, I shot them an email. The second hand is still in the case, I can see it wedged between the rotating ring and the case. Of course it may be damaged. As for the Omega, If I can assemble a dial, crystal and hands for under a $100, I might build a franken as a giveaway ( sorry to use curse words on this forum). Otherwise, it's parts, I believe.
I was able to find the part number of the missing hand. It is 03E02AV, for the orange subseconds hand. A full handset can be found here, just in case. http://www.mehima-singh.com/index.p...11&limit=25&manufacturer_id=7&product_id=2096 Not cheap, but as I said above, vintage Seiko parts are as rare as hen's teeth. I hope the original is undamaged and just needs a watchmaker's touch to get right. gatorcpa P.S. - If you are even thinking about taking this one apart, I suggest you read this: http://adventuresinamateurwatchfettling.wordpress.com/2012/05/19/the-seiko-6139b-deconstructed/
Well, that last article was disheartening to say the least. I'd be better off trying a little brain surgery on myself using mirrors. Maybe the service center will have some good news.
My Polerouter Sub arrived yesterday after a long search. Quickly becoming one of my favorite watches.
Not bought today but heading home after a service.... I have never seen it in the flesh as it went straight for service. Cal342 Ref 2531-2. 1949ish. A proper Kyle dial?
Okay, here 'tis... And for those wishing to have at hand an excellent moonphase calendar, I can recommend: http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases_calendar.phtml
Aaaahhh, the look of vintage with the reliability of modern - inside a case that's in between sized. What's not to like?