I lost that watch because someone made an offer the seller cannot refuse but i am still looking. I know plenty of members love seiko so i am going to ask for your opinion again.
The 6309 - 7040 is described as working, all original with a letter from a watch repair shop . The dial appears original , with the Suwa dial and lume. It also has the text “Japan 6309-704L T”.The 6 o'clock maker is clearly above the writing. The bezel appears original except the colour , caseback i think has the corect markings and the movement is unknown to me. The seller wants 550 USD but i think he will take less. Thank you

 

No replies, so obviously i am doing something wrong.
I would like to find a good example for 300 pounds but there are none . Any suggestions are welcomed.
Thank you

 

Little early

My notes show that a tad high for that condition. I think you can find much better for that price.

I wouldn't delve to far into these if you have not figured out how to date these. There are a lot of gotchas to learn. Research this model there are some great forums out there for vintage Seiko that can help you out more. So far this forum has not delved into grading and providing research on Vintage Seiko pieces. It's only a matter of time as I think vintage Seiko might be the next hot spot in watch collecting.

 

I think the watch is dated to May 1981. I have read a bit about them ..
Thank you for the imput

 

you should be able to find a nice 6309 for $350-$400, it's not like they are rare... check the Seiko/Citizen watch forum (SCWF)

 

@Hattrick: Also, check seikoholics.yuku.com.

http://seikoholics.yuku.com/forums

Lots of good reference data as well as a sales section.

EDIT ADDITION @Hattrick: The webmaster (Mr. Randall Benson) at seikoholics.yuku.com is also a watchmaker...he specializes in working on Seikos. About two years ago he overhauled/serviced my 6309-7049 (pictured below) that I purchased new in 1987...Randall did a great job!

 

+1 for Mr. Benson. I've got a great 6139-6011 that he lumed and cleaned up inside and out.

 

Thank you ,
The sales section is a bit of a jungle

 

Thank you,
I think the forum has not been very active lately

 

You may find this thread useful, I did not read before I bought one a few years ago, was in too much of a rush to buy and got my fingers burnt

http://www.thewatchsite.com/12-refe...eiko-6309-diver-collector-s-buying-guide.html

 

I did , very usefull .
Thank you

 

Spencer worked on a modified SKX of mine. He is reasonable and knows Seikos inside out. He will answer a lot of questions without having anything to gain too. A very nice gentleman.

https://www.youtube.com/user/spkslk

 

Is there a way of contacting him private? or do i have to use the public youtube channel
Thank you

 

I think I have his email address. I'll send it via PM if I can find it.

 

I did found his email.
Thank you

 

Spencer was very helpful . If my recent purchase will need servicing i will definitely contact him, so thank you again.

 

hey Hattrick -- just joined the forum to drop you a note -- I just built a tool that helps sort through the listings in the various forums (it's a competitor to WatchRecon) -- there are quite a few 6309's listed on there at the moment (http://www.watchpatrol.net/explorer/?query=seiko+6309). Hope that helps.

 

I did manage to buy it .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322406753742?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:ITPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Arrived 3 hours before my baby girl who was born yesterday so i guess this watch is going to be special.
Looks good inside and out and keeps perfect time.
It is not the best photo but that is all i have at the moment.
Thank you very much for all the support and info.

 

I've just noticed,
Can it be from a relume?

 

The dial is original , not relumed , and this occurred during the making of the dial.
At least this is what the watchmaker told me.