Gun show Seiko Rally Diver

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alfanator

·May 10, 2020

Picked this up some years ago out of a box of random bits at a local gun show for $10. It was running but the crystal was scratched to a translucent mess. Replaced the crystal and it is running great! Did some research today as I opened up my Seiko box. Turns out to be a rather rare JDM model from 1969. It has a cool dial that shimmers, but not obnoxiously so, in the light.

Seikos are fun.

 

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DaveK

·May 10, 2020

Fun looking piece 👍

 

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JwRosenthal

·May 10, 2020

I’d wear the shit out of that!

 

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m84

·May 10, 2020

these 'rally divers' are pretty cool, and some, as you say, are quite sought after! Nice catch, especially a proof/proof model 😀
Wear in good health!

 

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alfanator

·May 11, 2020

I find the quick set date function very intuitive, just push the crown to advance for months with 31 days (or end of Feb). No need to unscrew or lift crown. Neat.

 

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ZIELSZIEK

·May 11, 2020

alfanator

I find the quick set date function very intuitive, just push the crown to advance for months with 31 days (or end of Feb). No need to unscrew or lift crown. Neat.

Indeed. I also love how the crown is hidden into the case, to emphasize that this is an automatic and it doesn't need winding.
Seiko design language+funky period styling= great watch.
And for 10 bucks? That's a steal!

 

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zoohannover

·May 11, 2020

Very nice and interesting watch! Thanks for sharing.
For further information, here is a great article about another rallye diver from Seiko:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-seiko-6106-8229-rally-diver/

 

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pongster

·May 11, 2020

My 6119 says hi. Yup, that push button crown is neat.

 

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bubu16

·May 11, 2020

I'll play.Enjoy