does anyone have any "cheap" watches too

[Cannop]

I have numerous less expensive watches but I love them! At the moment I am building a collection of vintage Seiko divers - something I could never do with Rolex simply because I couldn't afford to. However I still get the same enjoyment hunting down particular models as I would if they were Rolex's. The thrill of finding a complete, original, unmolested, well cared for 60's or 70's diver doesn't diminish just because they are worth a lot less - they are still very difficult to track down in "collectors" condition. With the vintage Seiko divers because there are so many aftermarket parts available it is extremely difficult finding original, unaltered, unpolished examples, and when they do turn up they are highly sought after - you have to be quick! There are six main models to collect which represent the six changes of movements since the 6217 was first introduced. The first four models,the 6217 (65 to 68), 6105 (68 to 77), 6306 (76 to 81) and 6309 (76 - 88) are getting harder to come by in collectible condition - the later 7002's from 88 to 96 and 7S26's from 96 to the present day are considerably easier to obtain. To add to the mix some were Japanese market only and there are dial and case variations which add and detract to desirability. I currently have an example of a 6105-8110 (on its way from the US), a Japanese market 6306-7001 with Kanji daywheel and a 6309-7040. The one I will have the most difficulty finding is the 6217 - known as the 62MAS as these are very hard to come by now even in poor condition. However if a top drawer 6217 came on the market it still wouldn't command a price anywhere near a good condition mid 2000's Sub date, but that's not the point - the value isn't the driver to the collector - it's the thrill of finding and buying that elusive model.