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UncleBuck UncleBuck
(If there are sisters here, please speak up!)

Hi there, just seeing this part of the thread - so happy to oblige: newbie here, but definitely on the "sister" end of the spectrum. And I already posted my Seikos, somewhere up there.
Cheers and happy new year to all,
Sylvie
 
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Syrte Syrte
Hi there, just seeing this part of the thread. I'm a newbie here - but definitely on the "sister" end of the spectrum, and I already posted my Seikos, which I wear all the time.
Cheers,
Sylvie
Hi Sylvie and welcome!
Glad we haven't kept you away!
Have you posted any Omegas?
 
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UncleBuck UncleBuck
Hi Sylvie and welcome!
Glad we haven't kept you away!
Have you posted any Omegas?

Sure did! In the thread "best watches purchased in 2015", my Omega issued RAF 1942 6B/159 watch.
Here's another (lady special) version....
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But I really dig my Seikos too!
Thanks for the warm welcome.
 
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Syrte Syrte
Sure did! In the thread "best watches purchased in 2015", my Omega issued RAF 1942 6B/159 watch.
Here's another (lady special) version....
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But I really dig my Seikos too!
Thanks for the warm welcome.

Beautiful watch and from an era right up my alley!
I love prewar, may I ask how you got started/interested in vintage as opposed to the "fashion" watches?
 
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I was looking to get a nice watch strap and came across this website:
http://www.abpparis.com/photos/Straps-watchbands_ga87826.html

And stumbled on their gallery of straps, with tons of Panerais but also things like this.... (all from their website)
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I admire fine craftwork and when such straps are matched with such watches, craft almost becomes an art.
(and PS I had no prior connection with them, obviously).
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Syrte Syrte
craft almost becomes an art.

Totally agree except for the "almost".
I don't often wear a watch but can't take my eyes off of them.

That JLC is like pornography.

You may be hooked, I have been for a few years!
 
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I bought my first Seiko a month or two ago. I'm am really impressed by the quality / look & feel. Keeps me wondering; is - let's say a Submariner - worth 36 times the money of a Seiko?
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UncleBuck UncleBuck
That JLC is like pornography.

Agree it's quite captivating, as a matter of fact, I ended up emulating the look with a completely different watch.
Which goes to show the NATO with gold hardware also goes a long way.... (sorry for the lousy I Phone pic)
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UncleBuck UncleBuck
I don't often wear a watch but can't take my eyes off of them

Wow -- how do you get into this hobby and not wear a watch?
(PS - apologies to Seiko fans for the diversion).
 
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Mad Dog Mad Dog
Dorking around at Dunkin' with the 6309 today...good times! 👍

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That green strap must look fantastic with that Seiko (or with the Speedy for that matter).
 
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Wow -- how do you get into this hobby and not wear a watch?

Last diversion or "hijack" before people get bored, it actually ties in with the art comparison earlier.

I seldom need another means of telling time.

I wear a watch as a participation in my interests, my hobby, my art.
The watches I wear take up some of my attention and my focus.
When I decide to wear a watch it is like going to an event and doesn't always work if I have other plans.

If it's not something special, why bother?

Bad answer but truthful.
 
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Ramses Ramses
I bought my first Seiko a month or two ago. I'm am really impressed by the quality / look & feel. Keeps me wondering; is - let's say a Submariner - worth 36 times the money of a Seiko?
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Nope....that's Rolex's secret! Get people to pay a bazillion dollars for a really well finished Seiko.
 
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Mad Dog Mad Dog
Dorking around at Dunkin' with the 6309 today...good times! 👍

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Geez Collin, do you take the kids everywhere with you, or just down to DDs?

😁
 
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Nope....that's Rolex's secret! Get people to pay a bazillion dollars for a really well finished Seiko.

a really well finished seiko also costs "Rolex territory " money... just look @ a GS...
 
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That green strap must look fantastic with that Seiko (or with the Speedy for that matter).
Well...I'm not sure how the green looks on either one...but it's worth the old college try. 😁

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Mad Dog Mad Dog
Cool beans...more Seikos! 😎

I'm not sure if you guys are aware of it or not, but there's a dedicated Seiko enthusiast/collector site named seikoholics.com (http://seikoholics.yuku.com). Although the site isn't nearly as active as OF, there's quite a bit of cool database information regarding Seikos. The webmaster, Dr. Seiko (Randall), is a full-time watchmaker who specializes in servicing, modifying and collecting Seikos...he fairly recently did the first servicing of my beloved Seiko 6309-7049...and he did a fantabulous job. 👍

Randall is very accommodating. I emailed him about a 6217 (62 Mas) I was considering to get and he replied right away.
 
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Knuckleheads at work: "Hey, Mad Dog...what did you do on your days off?"

Mad Dog: "Took pictures of my Seiko 6309-7049."

Knuckleheads at work: 😲

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Randall is very accommodating. I emailed him about a 6217 (62 Mas) I was considering to get and he replied right away.
Cool beans...he's an excellent communicator...you never have to play the 'I wonder what's going on with my watch' game with Randall...he continually keeps you in the loop. 👍
 
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One @JimInOz (my Seiko technician) showed earlier in the thread
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Mad Dog Mad Dog
Dorking around at Dunkin' with the 6309 today...good times! 👍

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Beautiful straps and looks very well made.
 
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