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Old 5 September 2021, 12:55 AM   #391
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Quite surprised to be honest - was expecting to like the KS First the most (I’ve never seen a steel SD in anywhere near as good condition) but it’s the Blue Yacht that’s captured my heart.

I sourced a correct buckle, so I’ll be heading to Jean Rousseau to get something made. Ocean blue croc seems appropriate, no?
Yes, I didn't want to say in my post, but since you agree, I'd have that blue yacht over the the King any day. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
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Old 5 September 2021, 06:18 AM   #392
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Nice group. Blue Yachts are cool, I've had a couple. That font is one of my favourites used by Seiko.
What a great brochure find! They are truly lovely watches...
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Old 5 September 2021, 09:09 AM   #393
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What a great brochure find! They are truly lovely watches...
Here's the full page. It's from a June 1961 newsletter for Seiko dealers.
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Old 20 November 2021, 05:06 AM   #394
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Old 28 November 2021, 12:42 AM   #395
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Just found this thread. I viewed every page. It's wonderful to see such fascinating watches and the stories with them. Amazing that some are running fine still with no service.

Obviously quality and price do not go hand in hand. Seiko continues to amaze me with their quality.
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Old 28 November 2021, 03:22 AM   #396
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Just found this thread. I viewed every page. It's wonderful to see such fascinating watches and the stories with them. Amazing that some are running fine still with no service.

Obviously quality and price do not go hand in hand. Seiko continues to amaze me with their quality.
Word! Agree!
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Old 28 November 2021, 08:05 AM   #397
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Old 28 November 2021, 11:27 AM   #398
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Old 1 December 2021, 01:54 AM   #399
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1996 SKX031 modified with the following: double dome sapphire, NH movement, new hands, new crown, bracelet and clasp, and "LV" style aluminum insert.
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Old 1 December 2021, 04:04 AM   #400
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1996 SKX031 modified with the following: double dome sapphire, NH movement, new hands, new crown, bracelet and clasp, and "LV" style aluminum insert.
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Old 16 January 2022, 05:49 AM   #401
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Old 1 February 2022, 12:28 PM   #402
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That's very nice.
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Old 1 February 2022, 01:30 PM   #403
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Old 1 February 2022, 02:39 PM   #404
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Loving these vintage pictures.
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Old 2 February 2022, 02:19 AM   #405
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Old 2 February 2022, 05:56 AM   #406
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Just delivered today. King Seiko Hi Beat 45-7010 from 1970.
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Old 2 February 2022, 06:19 AM   #407
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Just delivered today. King Seiko Hi Beat 45-7010 from 1970.
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Old 7 February 2022, 12:46 PM   #408
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This is a great thread
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Old 22 April 2022, 06:14 AM   #409
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Kind of obsessed with the ultra-thin internal Seiko wars of the 1950s and early 1960s at the moment. Was wearing a (Suwa) Liner today; just purchased a (Daini) Goldfeather, both with carved dials, now on its way from Tokyo. They're just such amazing, beautiful, timeless watches...

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Old 22 April 2022, 09:33 AM   #410
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I think it's vintage. 1979 Seiko 150M Diver 7849-701L Japan edition on an Uncle Seiko bracelet. Love those Pogues people!
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Old 23 April 2022, 06:32 AM   #411
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Excellent thread! Really enjoying the content here.
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Old 25 April 2022, 09:01 PM   #413
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Daini Seiko Goldfeather today...
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Old 17 May 2022, 11:56 PM   #414
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Old 18 May 2022, 02:32 AM   #415
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Old 19 May 2022, 01:28 AM   #416
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Old 20 May 2022, 02:32 AM   #418
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That's cool...as is the one below it...
Like em.
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