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Any Japanese watches collectors here?

  1. Lastatic Sep 19, 2014

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    I have 3 6139 chronos, a seiko 5 diver, two skx007, and a black speed timer chono :cool:
     
  2. Lastatic Sep 20, 2014

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  3. bish789 Sep 20, 2014

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    I haven't at the moment, but as being new to watch collecting, I'm looking at all at the moment, including vintage Japanese. Other items I've collected in the past have had Japanese manufacturers, and the "lawsuit"era of manufacture throws up some very good if not better "copies" of Western products. They sometimes command good prices because of their rarity.
     
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  4. Lastatic Sep 23, 2014

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    the old seiko divers and chronographs have some AMAZING sturdy reliable movements that cant stand up to neglect and abuse. my pogue picture on the leather nato above is 42 years old and holds time very well even after not wearing it all night its still very close to the true time
     
  5. jopex Sep 29, 2014

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    I currently only have one but I'm a big Seiko fan. There's no better bang for buck watches out there.. I can see MM300 in my future.

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  6. Alex_TA Sep 30, 2014

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    Not exactly collector but have SBGA031

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  7. ACTmike Oct 30, 2014

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    Just added a lovely Lord Marvel 5740c to the collection from a fellow OZ member, KS45 next on the cards and then a GS61 to finish.
     
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  8. Saarmaster Nov 9, 2014

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    I began my collection 2010 and started with seiko !
    Then omega ,several other brands I liked.
    The first years I spent a lot of money in watches which are not collectible. Not all my watches are in condition and originality I wish it today.
    These are the seikos I started:

    And I promise to learn make better photos.:)

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  9. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Nov 16, 2014

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    One of my favorite vintage sub-categories!

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  10. Ray916MN Nov 16, 2014

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    I think I have 22 Seikos and 7 Citizens. Hard not to collect Japanese watches because of the significant achievements of Japanese producers.

    Race to produce the first automatic chronograph? Gotta have a 1969 Zenith, Heuer Cal. 11 and 6139 Speedtimer.

    Space flown watches? Gotta have a Pogue.

    Dive watches? Gotta have a 6159-7000 and 7010.
     
  11. Ray916MN Nov 16, 2014

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    The ones I have pictures of:

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  12. aga79 Nov 18, 2014

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    My one & only SEIKO..
    Vintage King Seiko Daydate
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  13. Men Jan 11, 2015

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    I have several. Love the brand.

    My most recent:
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    Completely original (including fishbone)..but very high and probably not long in my collection.
     
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  14. browncow Jan 11, 2015

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    Ok, I'll play!
    Here's the six that I have....

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    GS 6146-8000 from March 1969

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    KS 4502-8000 from Aug 1969

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    GS 4522-7000 from Oct 1969

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    Speedtimer 6139-6030 from Jan 1970

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    Speedtimer 6139-6010 from Jan 1970

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    Speedtimer 6139-6000 from March 1969
     
  15. puddlep1rate Jan 11, 2015

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    I used to own a Seiko OM before I went deeper into the Omega world. Hoping to pick one back up soon.
     
  16. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Jan 11, 2015

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    Swiss watches, Omage in particular, are great..... but to ignore the Japanese would be silly, they're every bit as good as the european stuff and are sold at a reasonable price to boot. (not that the finish on the Seiko below is anything to brag about)

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  17. styggpyggeno1 ΩF Enforcer ....and thread killer Jan 12, 2015

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    These are already posted in this thread but these photos are not.

    Enjoying my 1971 Special extremely. Watch out if contemplating one of these - there are redials out there.

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    The Panda is another favourite.

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  18. shoota70 Jan 14, 2015

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    present.

    If you are into watches and don't understand Japan's mark on horological history then you should look into it. Seiko especially.
     
  19. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jan 14, 2015

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    Flying Fish; not easy to find in good condition, particularly the cool case back.

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  20. ricardorio Jan 14, 2015

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    Beautiful "space" collection

    1. Sturmanienske (URSS) Yuri gagarin
    2. Speedmaster 321 it is not necessary to explain...
    4. Seiko 6139 Lt Col Pogue ( Skylab)
    5. Navitimer John Glenn Friendship 7
     
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