Just picked this up from a carboot!

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JwRosenthal

·Oct 19, 2019

D Darobs

Thank you. Interesting resding, sad as it maybe i collect Seiko watches, mainly because they are in my price range!!

You just married up.
And if you want I am happy to send you a Seiko 5 in exchange.

 

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Darobs

·Oct 19, 2019

MRC

If it's tight as they say it's either never been worn or had a little holiday in Hong Kong with Michael Young (as mine has). But Euro 2,900 -- I don't think so.

Its very tight and looks like its got self made pressure rivets holding to the case

 

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JwRosenthal

·Oct 19, 2019

And btw- lots of Seiko collectors here, lots of sub-forum threads. Make an avatar for yourself and stick around.

 

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Darobs

·Oct 19, 2019

JwRosenthal

You just married up.
And if you want I am happy to send you a Seiko 5 in exchange.

Haha,

 

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bags1971

·Oct 19, 2019

I'll swop ya 😀

Not from a car boot but charity shop and it was £9 more

 

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Darobs

·Oct 19, 2019

bags1971

I'll swop ya 😀

Not from a car boot but charity shop and it was £9 more

Nah, but thanks for the offer. I know a good watch repairer in the Uk. I'll have a drive over next week for

 

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Darobs

·Oct 19, 2019

I'm in Manchester and he is located in Yorkshire

 

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MRC

·Oct 19, 2019

D Darobs

Its very tight and looks like its got self made pressure rivets holding to the case

There are two sorts of these bracelets, one with fixed length (minus wear and tear) and one with springs in the links intended to expand to fit over a diver's wet-suit or military pilot's Nomex flying-suit. The springs are, to put it plainly, crap and break often. A tight bracelet of either type is good, the fixed-length ones are subject to wear in use that loosens them off, but it's a different sort of looseness.

Broken spring example....

 

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Davidt

·Oct 19, 2019

I love finds like this. Take you time deciding what to do. If you're going to keep it, someone like WatchGuy, Mitka or Simon Freese would be a great shout for servicing. If you're going to sell, just do so as is. Servicing may actually decrease the value (personally, if pay more for unserviced, in as-found condition).


I'm just getting into Seiko as a new addition to the family means I'll have less to thrown at Omegas for a while.

I've had an SKX009J for a year or so and just looking at getting another to mod. I'd also like to try and source one of the new SZSB006 models.

 

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Davidt

·Oct 19, 2019

D Darobs

I'm in Manchester and he is located in Yorkshire

There's a few of us on the forum from the north of the UK.

 

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Darobs

·Oct 19, 2019

I love the bigger ones. The seiko monster range with orange, yellow and black dials. The watch guy i know is located in Doncaster.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Oct 19, 2019

D Darobs

Nothing i can see relating to Omega. It says steelinox and also says fabrique siusse??

A GF bracelet as I suspected 😀

As others have pointed out, it's a pretty nice score - big congrats from here 👍

I found a £2.50 Seiko 6105-8110 earlier this year which was my first real flea market find, happy to see others doing even better!

 

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Darobs

·Oct 19, 2019

Nice find for £2.50!! Quite a big chunky ss case

Edited by a mod: Jul 10, 2021

 

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bags1971

·Oct 19, 2019

D Darobs

I'm in Manchester and he is located in Yorkshire

Not far from me then (Preston)

Look up about time watch repair Sean is really good based in middle witch

 

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Darobs

·Oct 19, 2019

JwRosenthal

Just for info, a service can be anywhere between $200-600 depending on where you take it or what parts may be needed. If I were inclined to keep it, I would take it a vintage Omega expert (in the U.K. Simon Freese is one of the known experts) and eat the cost. If you are into watches, this would be a great addition to a permanent collection.

As much as I would like to keep its unlikely i will be paying for the required service. I'm advised it will be £200 plus depending if any parts are required. It will re- sold to someone who will appreciate it. Will be on Ebay Auction soon!! Start price £1!!!

 

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Darobs

·Oct 19, 2019

As much as I would like to keep its unlikely i will be paying for the required service. I'm advised it will be £200 plus depending if any parts are required. It will re- sold to someone who will appreciate it. Will be on Ebay Auction soon!! Start price £1!!!

 

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w154

·Oct 19, 2019

So guys place your bets !!

I’m guessing it’s around a 33mm case size. Nice watch, cool black dial, GF bracelet, service required.... £505

 

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TimeODanaos

·Oct 19, 2019

Nice bracelet, but anyone mention the movement yet? Is it 23.7? (sorry if mentioned further up)📖
(PS You lucky so-and-so, please can I come on your next tailgate/boot sale? Well done!)
Best wishes 👍

 

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mac_omega

·Oct 20, 2019

TimeODanaos

Nice bracelet, but anyone mention the movement yet? Is it 23.7? (sorry if mentioned further up)📖
(PS You lucky so-and-so, please can I come on your next tailgate/boot sale? Well done!)
Best wishes 👍

No, it is a cal. 26.5 SOB

 

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mac_omega

·Oct 20, 2019

w154

So guys place your bets !!

I’m guessing it’s around a 33mm case size. Nice watch, cool black dial, GF bracelet, service required.... £505

I estimate case diameter around 30 mm because it has a rather small movement inside (cal. 26.5)