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27 December 2016, 10:05 AM
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Found my old watch
Cleaning out my closet at my parents house and found a box. I opened it up and found my old Seiko 5 that I got from my grandfather when I was in high school. I haven't worn the watch in at least 14 years. It seems to be running well and keeps good time. I think I'm going to have this watch serviced so it can look new again. At this point it probably needs new gaskets and a crystal. Is this watch still easy to get parts for because it is 40 years old?
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27 December 2016, 10:09 AM
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That's a great find. How nice to have something from your grandfather.
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27 December 2016, 10:09 AM
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Congratulations on the find.
That watch is definitely worth preserving. A friend of mine who recently passed away always wore a Seiko 5 he bought way back in the early 70s. He took excellent care of it, having it serviced routinely. I always complimented him on his Seiko.
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27 December 2016, 10:11 AM
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Thanks, it feels great to wear it again. I put my Rolex Datejust in the drawer for a while while I enjoy this old/new watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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27 December 2016, 10:26 AM
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I definitely want to bring this watch to factory fresh condition. It was manufactured December 1976. It has a very 70s Gerald Genta case design. It has that one piece design like the AP Royal Oak and Rolex Oysterquartz. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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27 December 2016, 10:49 AM
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27 December 2016, 11:01 AM
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Great find!
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27 December 2016, 11:23 AM
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Glad for you.
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27 December 2016, 12:36 PM
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awesome find buddy..!! get it restored and cherish it..
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27 December 2016, 12:41 PM
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It shouldn't be a problem getting this one restored. Well worth it due to the sentimental value and the way you rediscovered it. Looking forward to the update!
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27 December 2016, 01:48 PM
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What an awesome find and the watch looks great!
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28 December 2016, 02:07 AM
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Wonderful find. You're very lucky.
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28 December 2016, 02:21 AM
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Wow. I just love when I find old treasures I put away time ago.
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28 December 2016, 03:13 AM
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I love the retro look!!!!
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28 December 2016, 04:10 AM
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That's awesome
 I have both my grandfathers watches from both sides of the family. Priceless.
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28 December 2016, 04:25 AM
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very nice ,,, story that goes with it makes it great though.
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29 December 2016, 09:55 AM
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That is cool!
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29 December 2016, 10:14 AM
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Good find! I have my old watches stored away but none are as cool as that
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29 December 2016, 10:18 AM
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Thank you for all your comments. I put the Seiko into the safe will Hand it over to my watchmaker to get it overhauled after the new year. I'm back to wearing my Rolex again.
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30 December 2016, 02:18 PM
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Very Cool!
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31 December 2016, 10:18 AM
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That is really awesome. I'd love to see pictures after you get it serviced and polished up. Thanks for posting.
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31 December 2016, 10:42 AM
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That is awesome. I have a soft spot for Seiko's of all kinds, and that is a permutation on the "Seiko 5" I am unfamiliar with. Cherish and enjoy!
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31 December 2016, 10:45 AM
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Great find and totally worth the effort to restore and preserve! Imagine passing it on to the net generation ...
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31 December 2016, 01:41 PM
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Great find!
Fix it up and get it ready to pass to your grand kids! |
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