Seikos!!!

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Got a call from the spa today that my Seiko 7006 was ready. Couldn't get there fast enough. It's been almost a month.
Purchased this as a non-runner, missing the case back. When it arrived not only was the case back missing, so were the movement ring and gasket. Both parts needed to secure the movement in place. I sourced a donor watch for the case ring and case back. Same reference number and the date code is from the same era.


Here as it arrived from the seller:
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An here are my twin 7006-800X's re-united:
 
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Oh lawdy that is lovely!
Might I ask where you found it?
Isaac

Thanks! Got it from a collector in the Philippines
 
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Here is an ebay link to a bracelet that might work as a donor. I purchased one from this seller and it's on this 6119-8490.

the links do taper around to the clasp and the center blocks appear very similiar. No connection to seller except that I'm a satisfied international customer. Sorry I don't have a link to fit yours.

Many thanks! Will have a better look this evening/weekend...
 
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Just back from service, Sept 1966 Sportsmatic 5 Dolphin case back proof/proof 21j Diashock.

Sorry I cant do a movement shot,I lack the proper tools to open and close the case.

It's on a cheapie leather strap due to the awkward 19mm lug size. Any suggestions for a better look?
Looneytoons,

I put an offer for a Seikomatic 8305-9010. Do you have someone can recommend for servicing? I’d like to eventually get a King Seiko, but want to dip my toes before jumping in.

Regards,

Ignacio
 
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I'm so smitten by this one...must post again..
 
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Looneytoons,

I put an offer for a Seikomatic 8305-9010. Do you have someone can recommend for servicing? I’d like to eventually get a King Seiko, but want to dip my toes before jumping in.

Regards,

Ignacio
Where are you? I'm in the greater Los Angeles area and have my Seiko's serviced locally.
 
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Where are you? I'm in the greater Los Angeles area and have my Seiko's serviced locally.
Thanks for replying. I’m in Maryland, DC area. My local watchmaker disappointed me with an vintage Omega, not being able to fix the day change. I’ve had good luck with Vintage Watch Restoration in Phoenix with my wife’s vintage Ladymatic and they’re working on the aforesaid Omega. I’m just not sure they do Sekos.
 
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Well I pulled the trigger on the Seikomatic. Here are few pics from Ebay.

Ignacio

 
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Took these pictures at a Seiko store while travelling. Thought you guys might enjoy.

So, how many did you buy? 😉
Must have been like being in a sweetshop
 
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So, how many did you buy? 😉
Must have been like being in a sweetshop

Didn't get to buy any. Either too big for my wrist or out of my budget 🤦
 
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Didn't get to buy any. Either too big for my wrist or out of my budget 🤦
Great photos though
 
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Didn't get to buy any. Either too big for my wrist or out of my budget 🤦

Great photos though 😀
 
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Here is my Fifty Five Fathoms and I must say the build quality is amazing as so is the timekeeping