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21 October 2023, 04:13 AM | #1 |
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Incoming KS Hi-Beat
Moved an IWC I never bonded with and added this. I’m happy to have a Seiko from a cool era.
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21 October 2023, 05:19 AM | #2 |
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Oh that is very nice, Rob! Wear it in good health!
Is it one of those with the gold stamped caseback?
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21 October 2023, 05:40 AM | #3 |
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21 October 2023, 01:41 PM | #4 |
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Awesome.
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21 October 2023, 06:38 AM | #5 |
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Congrats! Nice one!
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21 October 2023, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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Very nice, rob. The 5625 is a very reliable movement
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27 October 2023, 06:04 AM | #7 |
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Thanks Adam and thanks again everybody. Unfortunately, there was some post deal concerns and opted to reverse the deal. With a little looking, ended up with this. Cleanest example I could find that wasn’t over polished or beat up. Happy I was able to add a day function. Sunburst seems a little less pronounced on this dial. Worth it for the little bit of added functionality. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Love it! Congratulations!
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21 October 2023, 09:58 PM | #9 |
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Congrats
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Congratulations.
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27 October 2023, 05:54 PM | #11 |
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Being the first machine-made King and Grand Seiko models, the 56 series are plentiful, cheap, gorgeous and reliable - the vintage sweet spot!
Enjoy it in good health, and welcome to the slippery slope of vintage Grand and King Seiko. These amazing and historically important watches are our hobby's best-kept secret, probably because they were never sold outside Japan. |
27 October 2023, 07:49 PM | #12 | |
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Thanks, I appreciate it! Most reasonably priced example I could find in good shape. Noticed within the first couple hours, that the hands (hrs/mins) randomly stop while the seconds continue to run. My research tells me it’s a loose cannon. Opinion, I believe. Folks say it’s a relatively easy fix. But, easy things rarely are. I have a local Japanese watchmaker, I’ll probably take it to him. I could return it, but I feel the cost to get it back to Japan, and a headache of sourcing another one, I might as well just hold onto it. What are your thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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27 October 2023, 08:13 PM | #13 | |
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FYI there are three 56 movements - 5645 date, 5646 day-date, and 5621 time only. The last are by far the rarest, apparently only constituting 10% of production. |
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27 October 2023, 08:35 PM | #14 | |
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GS are 5645, 5646 and 5641. KS are 5625, 5626 and 5621.
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28 October 2023, 05:49 PM | #16 |
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Both great watches. I have a 5625-7000 and I absolutely love it. (Thanks again, Adam)
Fixing that 5625 should be simple enough. As Mr. Mongrelnomoad mentioned, have them also replace the plastic date changer with a metal one. Mine is broken and I’ve been too lazy to fix it. I guess it just doesn’t bother me enough. In any event, enjoy! |
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Great to know you're still enjoying that KS, Dave. Been quite a long time!
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30 October 2023, 09:46 AM | #18 |
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Thanks again, everyone!
I was able to find a watchmaker a local business uses and is willing to turn it around within the week at a reasonable price and regulate it. I’ll keep you all posted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
18 November 2023, 11:30 AM | #19 |
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Turns out I'm 0 for 2 on King Seiko. The repair uncertainty and nearly 2 month timetable was more than I was willing to take on. The seller sent me a shipping label and the watch is on its way back home.
I pivoted and went a different direction. Hopefully, there will be an incoming in the next day or two, thanks to a member in this thread |
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