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  1. WatchVaultNYC Jan 17, 2017

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    Just arrived Seiko World Time 6217-7000 (Seiko's 1st GMT), introduced in 1964 Tokyo Olympics

    Photobombing is JDM Seiko "Baby Panda" 6138-800 Chronograph from 1971

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  2. ConElPueblo Jan 17, 2017

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  3. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Jan 17, 2017

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    No pictures yet and buying it was a TOTAL fluke but I am now the soon-to-be owner of a King Seiko 44-9990.

    Bored, I was fooling around on fleaBay. Saw this watch newly listed at $0.99. It was in OK condition and I thought "I would buy that but not for a penny more that $400". So I put in a max $400 bid.

    So 9 days and $385.02 later...
     
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  4. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Jan 17, 2017

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    I would like to add a 62MAS but they don't come cheap for a Seiko.
     
  5. WatchVaultNYC Jan 17, 2017

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    I was in a position once to get one of those. But somehow it did not appeal to me.

    But would LOVE to get my hands on one of these babies:

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  6. AveConscientia Jan 17, 2017

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    Here is all the Seikos I am looking at
    Not including the 12 Bulova Oceanographers and Whales
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  7. spin_transistor Jan 17, 2017

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    A recent auction lot included a 1973 6105-8119 Captain Willard, an untouched VIRGIN find in original condition. Very pleasing watched and looking forward to getting serviced and cleaned!
     
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  8. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Jan 17, 2017

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    Got this '71 6105 a week ago...all original and unmolested. Dial is perfect and rather rare with creamy, clean lume plots with no degradation.
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  9. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jan 17, 2017

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    2017 year of the Seiko.

    They are only going up in price from here. Get the good ones now.

    I got this one last year and it's doubled in price. image.jpg
    Still needs a strap and service.
     
  10. SOUTHERNSURFER Jan 17, 2017

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    My 2017 Seiko pick up a 6139-6012 "WATER70mRESIST" variant - dating back to March 1972

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  11. trim Jan 17, 2017

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    Must get around to servicing my one and only well used UFO

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  12. nixf6 Jan 17, 2017

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    March of 1969 21 jewel 6139-6000 JDM with the bracelet .New glass and bezel. IMG_3776.JPG
     
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  13. AveConscientia Jan 17, 2017

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    I dream for Apoc now Seiko
     
  14. Tubber Jan 18, 2017

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    @voere has one of my Seiko Grails.
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    Sorry mate I nicked your photo from WRUW. Dibs?
     
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  15. AveConscientia Jan 18, 2017

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    I am getting a chrono before the market goes crazy I need atleast 5
     
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  16. philh Jan 18, 2017

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    I am fascinated with seiko and have 40 plus 6139/6138 chronos/divers and dress watches.It has been a superb place to collect interesting watches without the attendant high entry costs of other brands but prices are rising and good quality pieces take more work to find
    As in any other market the best prices are paid for original examples but as the prices are rising so are the number of fake/modded and played with watches.
    60/70s chrono's and divers are the most abused but luckily there is a wealth of information available to help in researching models. Seiko's also have an easy method for dating the watch from the serial number on the case back.
    E bay has a few regular sellers who are economical with the facts but it is pretty apparent who they are once you delve into the trading history as they seem to be able to sell sought after watches in "pristine " condition every week
    It is still a good market to buy from original owners sock drawers as in a lot of cases they upgraded and forgot about it because of its value.
    A good source for unmolested watches is Yahoo Japan Auction site which services the home market.It is an insular market suspicious of selling outside its home territory so a wealth of proxy sites have become established to enable guys like myself to bid.It is still interesting getting translations and you need to calculate all the costs re shipping,commission,tax etc into the final price but there is plenty of choice at good prices

    Any one interested in watches will have fun with vintage seiko and the price in relation to omega/longines and rolex (which I also collect) allow me to be far more adventurous in my purchasing
     
  17. philh Jan 18, 2017

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    I forgot it is not a post without pictures so here is a selection IMG_0164.JPG IMG_0357.JPG bernard de vos bullhead 4.jpg IMG_0141.JPG
     
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  18. agee Jan 18, 2017

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    I have owned a few Seiko divers-6105, 6309-no pictures-all have moved away
    I have been looking at Seiko chronos for a while-looking at 6139 + 6138-to be worn everyday
    Only thing I don't about the Seikos is the date or day/date on the dial- I think it detracts from the look of the watch
     
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  19. Charlie3755 Jan 18, 2017

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    I am pleased to have finally indulged in my long standing fascination with vintage Seiko's. The "True Pogue" I acquired from @efauser (with a little encouragement from @watchknut) last year, is currently with Spencer Klein for a tune up.

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    This one recently landed from Tom Hickman in the UK.

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  20. gr8sw Jan 18, 2017

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    here's a nice budget chrono I enjoy... 7A28-7049 from '83... aka Seiko 'Speedy'
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    also a sweet 6105-8009 from '68, although not quite a 'budget' diver anymore
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