Is this model the one associated with the Tokyo Olympics in the 60s?

 

Me liking it, let me know if you decide to flip it

 

Very nice indeed, and not cheap in Japan!

 

I'm a real sucker for seiko they were my first grown watch and their divers are superb.
How old is that beauty?

 

I did think this one particular piece is not inexpensive at all...it is in any case a beautiful watch.

 

Cool, I think if it has the torch on the back it was released shortly after the Olympics (but I could be wrong, not the first time or last)... but man this one if really good shape. This one and the 5719 are pretty cool watches and modern in size about 38 to 39mm

 

Nice 5717. The black dialed one is quite rare. I picked up the cream dial from a flea market a while ago

 

and here's a 6217

... seeking a good watchmaker to get the dial on

 

Amazing condish

 

Here's a source for spares if anyone needs them
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Very cool. I recently picked up this Pogue Seiko on the cheap; needs a crystal and service at some point but should clean up well. Still good value for your money in some of these Seikos.

 

Interesting and inexpensive? This thread is going to full of Seikos.

I picked up a 6139-6000 late last year with recent service and a 1:1 Swedefreak replacement crystal. A good, reasonably priced watch with a little history behind it.



I've been keeping my eye out for a 6119-8460 but those are more difficulty to come by.

 

I own many watches that were acquired inexpensively. One brand that offers excellent value, in my view, is Cyma. Here's a recent purchase with my favorite type of military style dial…

 

Hey Tony C. thats a lovely dial! Sorry OP if I'm hijacking the thread here, but I'm curious in your opinion and others as to the 'excellent value' and quality of Cyma watches, since where I live there seem to be a few popping up every so often (mostly from the 60s-80s) and being a noob, I still don't know if they're worth looking at or not or what to look for in a Cyma (if that makes any sense)...

Thanks in advance,

 

Thank you, and it is no problem asking those kind of questions on this type of thread.

Like most other vintage brands, I would draw a distinction between eras. My view is that with few exceptions, the best vintage watches were produced mainly during the '40s through the early '60s. I also happen to prefer the various aesthetics found during that period to the more modern, post-'60s look.

So with Cyma, as with other brands, I personally seek those that were made no later than the early '60s (the one pictured above is from the '50s). Cyma made good quality watches, some of which were quite attractive. They also made some high-class chronometer models, of which I own three. If you happen to like a more contemporary look, their Navystar line in the '60s would be a good option.

Regards,

Tony C.

 

Nice pick up. I didn't really know anything about these until after I got it, so it was cool to find out their history.