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[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Well that explains. I'm not saying it's impossible but it's very difficult to find them here. One more reason to book my first trip to Japan.

Fly via HK and I'll give you the Grand Tour

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Fly via HK and I'll give you the Grand Tour

That would be great. Thanks a lot my friend.

[Charlie3755]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Wow, those two are in great shape. Love the colours, and what a great gift!

Thank you


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[sillo]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Taking this beauty in for a movement overhaul soon....

Bringing my KS in soon too. How is parts availability for these old KS, GS and Lord Marvels?

On another note it's seeming impossible to find a bracelet or even end links for my Navigator. Found something on ebay that may fit though so hopefully that pans out.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by sillo38

Bringing my KS in soon too. How is parts availability for these old KS, GS and Lord Marvels?

On another note it's seeming impossible to find a bracelet or even end links for my Navigator. Found something on ebay that may fit though so hopefully that pans out.

It depends on the specific model, but generally speaking it's surprisingly easy to find movement parts and crystals and seals on ebay. Do an eBay search for your model, then filter by lowest price, and available parts come up first on the list.

[Old Expat Beast]

Grand Seiko 5722-9990 from 1965. Still runs like a beast (284/0.1) after 53 years.

[blcblc]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Grand Seiko 5722-9990 from 1965. Still runs like a beast (284/0.1) after 53 years.

Nice

[sillo]

Dropped off my KS for service and just got this pic




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[Old Expat Beast]

Is it expensive to service there?

[horseShu]

1972 King Seiko 5246-6000

[Old Expat Beast]

Nice linen dial on the 6000

[Old Expat Beast]

My 1971 Seiko 7005-8000.

[Halothane]

Originally Posted by Perilo

My father’s first automatic watch gifted to me a few years back...priceless.


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Very cool watch. Probably very futuristic for it’s time. Seems like it could have been used in an episode of “Lost in Space”.


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[Halothane]

Originally Posted by Perilo

My father’s first automatic watch gifted to me a few years back...priceless.

What model is this?? I may have to hunt one down 🤣🤣
Tom


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[sillo]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Is it expensive to service there?

I took it to a local independent. As of now he charged me $220 which isn't bad at all, but that's pending parts so hopefully it just needs a disassembly, clean and lube.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by sillo38

I took it to a local independent. As of now he charged me $220 which isn't bad at all, but that's pending parts so hopefully it just needs a disassembly, clean and lube.

Not bad at all. Mine have never needed more than that, though I sometimes give the watchmaker the correct Seiko caseback and crown gaskets to install with the watch, if I can find them online.

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Grand Seiko 5722-9990 from 1965. Still runs like a beast (284/0.1) after 53 years.

Woah. That is a real beauty. My birth year, too. I would love to find one like that. Very nice, Adam.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by cajunron

Woah. That is a real beauty. My birth year, too. I would love to find one like that. Very nice, Adam.

Thanks Ronnie. Under a loupe I found some lint wrapped around the hand stack, and it needs regulating, so I'm taking it over to Michael Young for a service this week, rather than try and deal with those things myself! Probably need it anyway, as there are no service markings in the caseback.

[blcblc]

Salmon anyone?

[sillo]

Originally Posted by blcblc

Salmon anyone?

I'm looking to add a chrono to my collection in the near future and I'm having such a hard time settling on one. Right now it's between

6139-6040
6138-8020
6139-7080

[EDL7]

Bought new in 75...
Just had it serviced for the 1st time..

[cajunron]

Wow, this piece ^ looks almost brand new. Nice crisp case and possibly the original bracelet? Beautiful Seiko, EDL7.

[blcblc]

Originally Posted by sillo38

I'm looking to add a chrono to my collection in the near future and I'm having such a hard time settling on one. Right now it's between



6139-6040

6138-8020

6139-7080

Get the panda or 6139-6040 imo.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by EDL7

Bought new in 75...
Just had it serviced for the 1st time..

Very cool piece in amazing condition

[EDL7]

Thx cajunron & Old Expat Beast!
The watch has plenty of marks on it..pic looks nice though..
Wish I had kept the box and receipt back in 75..as I left it at the jewelers with a couple of extra links..told them I didn't need them..lol..
Didn't wear it for almost 40 years though..except for the occasional chrono use..then 2 years ago got back into wearing watches..and bought a Rolex OP for everyday..
And serviced the Seiko..w/new crystal..
And I'm back in business..

[Old Expat Beast]

Cannot bring myself to part with this 1962 Seikomatic for some reason

[Halothane]

Originally Posted by EDL7

Bought new in 75...

Just had it serviced for the 1st time..

Stunning !


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[blcblc]

Egg yolk on turtle

[Old Expat Beast]

Just picked up this Business-A model from 1967 in incredible condition. The perfect watch for the ambitious young Japanese executive of a half century ago

[andromeda160]

Vintage Seiko DX for me today