Arrivals, What Did You Buy Recently?(Watches)

Old Seiko gs from the late 90's it's a quartz. I needed a beater as a grab and go watch this one will serve that purpose.

Along with wrist bones and Jimmie Hoffa's medic alert bracelet.

That Hamilton is a real beauty..

I've noticed most modern watches that mimic this styling turn out to be the size of Dick Tracy's wrist radio. I guess they just stuff a standard movement into a rectangular casing.

Just came a cross this one last week at the local shop but wasn't sure if the dial is nit refinished

Another Seiko in the works the deal on the GS I posted above fell through. So I hunted for another and found this one cosmetically challenged and non working the price was good. Since I want a beater this one fits the bill.


I checked the Seiko repair web site a complete overhaul on the 9f82 is just over 300 bucks. That includes new gaskets, pressure testing, and cleaning of the case and bracelet.

If all works out I will have less than 500 in the watch. Late 90's Seiko not running is more than just a battery change. I would be amazed that a new battery would make it run again. The chances for that to happen are slim and next to none.

I have all the equipment to refinish the watch and bracelet. I'll wait on the refinishing and see what it takes to get it running. I enjoy playing around project watches. Sometimes I can be my own worst enemy. My thoughts are sending the watch back to Seiko is my best bet.

pretty happy to pick up a set of tritium hands. they look like they have never been mounted and have aged so very nice.

enjoy!

Definitely last one of the year, all the way from Japan , not pristine but i like it . Maybe a GS next

This pretty little number just came into my hands today 😀

Sweet! I really like the arrowhead markers.
Been looking over Certinas when they show up online, interesting line.

Got me a few more crowns. I'm still waiting to find that watch this is missing one.

One last one...

Just got this tonight. I had to post the pic in 2 threads 😀

Just picked this one up, being shipped should get it soon.
Not a great watch but it has a certain charm.

I probably paid less than it cost when new. If I can't get it working its still a nice cheap addition to the herd and a conversation piece.
It would fit between my Ingraham dollar pocket watch and my U S Time Zorro watch. The low tech tier.



Sold non working but the movement looks complete and sound. Hopefully cleaning and lubing is all it needs.
The case back shows no scaring, It may never have been serviced and just froze up over the years from hardened lubes.


Update ITS ALIVE!!!!

Soon as I opened the back the balance started slowly moving. I put a drop of lighter fluid on the back of the movement and within a few seconds the watch started ticking over very strongly.
I'll let it run till it winds down then make plans on how to proceed.
The movement is a rather primitive and sturdy one, descended from mantle clocks and throwaway dollar pocket watches. Not sure if I should strip it down or just try to work some modern watch lube into or onto the moving parts.
May just finish cleaning it up and hang it up for display only.
The band is a Boy's size battleship grey pigskin from the look of it.
The same case and movement was used as Gents, Ladies and Boy's watches, only band and finish being different with some variation in the face treatment. The face of this one is a silvery grey, in excellent condition and clean.

PS
Price was the princely sum of $10 with free shipping.

Couldn't resist, prices seem to be going up constantly so it was now or never