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Old Expat Beast · 26 July 2018, 01:03 PM

Let’s see if we can get a new Vintage Seiko Photo Gallery going here.

Anything from the 20th Century qualifies, so put 'em up!

I’ll start off with one of my favourites: a 1969 King Seiko 5621-7000 Hi-Beat Automatic

Dan Pierce · 26 July 2018, 09:18 PM

Great idea, Adam!

dP

FTX I · 27 July 2018, 12:58 AM

Happy to be part of this thread.

rhairman · 27 July 2018, 01:49 AM

My late dad’s 1967 Seiko Sportsmatic

My 1978 Seiko

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Old Expat Beast · 27 July 2018, 05:41 PM

Great watches. Here's my 1964 Olympic Champion

rhairman · 27 July 2018, 10:01 PM

That is a nice watch, Adam. On my dad's watch, it also says 'waterproof'. I don't know if Seiko still uses the term 'waterproof' anymore. Moreover, all watches now (that I know) use the term 'water resistance'. Can someone educate me the difference between waterproof dan water resistance?

Dan Pierce · 27 July 2018, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhairman

That is a nice watch, Adam. On my dad's watch, it also says 'waterproof'. I don't know if Seiko still uses the term 'waterproof' anymore. Moreover, all watches now (that I know) use the term 'water resistance'. Can someone educate me the difference between waterproof dan water resistance?

No watch is waterproof. Every watch has water resistance to one degree or another.
dP

rhairman · 27 July 2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

No watch is waterproof. Every watch has water resistance to one degree or another.
dP

Ah okay then. Thanks for the explanation, Dan.

Old Expat Beast · 27 July 2018, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhairman

That is a nice watch, Adam. On my dad's watch, it also says 'waterproof'. I don't know if Seiko still uses the term 'waterproof' anymore. Moreover, all watches now (that I know) use the term 'water resistance'. Can someone educate me the difference between waterproof dan water resistance?

Thanks. Seiko changed the wording from waterproof to water resistant sometime around 1970-71 (in line with international guidelines or requirements, I believe).

Dan Pierce · 27 July 2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rhairman

Ah okay then. Thanks for the explanation, Dan.

You bet.

dP

rhairman · 27 July 2018, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks. Seiko changed the wording from waterproof to water resistant sometime around 1970-71 (in line with international guidelines or requirements, I believe).

Old Expat Beast · 28 July 2018, 11:58 AM

I recently picked up this 1962 Seikomatic dress watch from Japan. I just noticed that it has the "Special Dial" eight-pointed star on the dial just like the first Grand Seikos from 1960 (and their 2017 re-issue, see pic below), so I'm wondering if this one has white gold indices and hands. It's in amazing condition, anyway.

Old Expat Beast · 28 July 2018, 11:59 AM

GS Reissue pic...

FTX I · 28 July 2018, 11:59 PM

Great watches and pics in this thread.

Rebel · 29 July 2018, 01:23 AM

I don't own a Seiko at this time. Have owned two in the past. I learned from them that Seiko = Value.

Great pics, love 'em.

Old Expat Beast · 30 July 2018, 03:16 PM

Couple of pics of my 1960s Weekdater, with a brochure and postcard of the Singapore Seiko showroom from that period.

MILGAUSS88 · 31 July 2018, 03:05 AM

My favorite Seiko.

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MILGAUSS88 · 31 July 2018, 03:12 AM

One more

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sillo · 31 July 2018, 12:55 PM

Picked up this 45-8010 in Tokyo

Old Expat Beast · 31 July 2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sillo38

Picked up this 45-8010 in Tokyo

Nice pickup. Vintage King Seikos are great value compared to their Grand Seiko counterparts.

sillo · 1 August 2018, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Nice pickup. Vintage King Seikos are great value compared to their Grand Seiko counterparts.

Thanks! When I was doing a little research before my trip I was initially interested in finding a vintage GS, but once I did a little digging and read about King Seiko and their significantly lower cost I knew that's what I had to look out for.

I ended up getting really lucky on this one. Basically got exactly what I was looking for and my best vacation souvenir to date.

Styles Bitchley · 1 August 2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

My favorite Seiko.

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This thing is so cool! Any more info?

Such nice pieces on this thread. No vintage divers??

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pickettt · 1 August 2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

My favorite Seiko.

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Winner. Where'd you get that?

MILGAUSS88 · 1 August 2018, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

Winner. Where'd you get that?

I want to say I got it about 15-20 years ago.

Went in to an antique shop and looked in to a showcase and thought I was looking at an Ingersoll alarm clock, then I realized it had lugs.

Got it out and realized it was a Japanese military watch. Their neighbor was a WWII vet and had brought it home with him.

9 jewel "Kamikaze" watch. 48MM. Case and movement signed Seikosha.

Tokyo Time · 1 August 2018, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

I want to say I got it about 15-20 years ago.

Went in to an antique shop and looked in to a showcase and thought I was looking at an Ingersoll alarm clock, then I realized it had lugs.

Got it out and realized it was a Japanese military watch. Their neighbor was a WWII vet and had brought it home with him.

9 jewel "Kamikaze" watch. 48MM. Case and movement signed Seikosha.

Blown away. Case and movement pics please.

Marsd · 1 August 2018, 09:24 PM

GS 5646-7010 1970

LM Special 5606-6120 1972 / KS Special 5246-6000 1971

Lord Marvel 5740-8000 Silver 1970 and Gold 1975

MILGAUSS88 · 2 August 2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokyo Time

Blown away. Case and movement pics please.

Have a movement photo on my phone:

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Old Expat Beast · 2 August 2018, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marsd

GS 5646-7010 1970

LM Special 5606-6120 1972 / KS Special 5246-6000 1971

Lord Marvel 5740-8000 Silver 1970 and Gold 1975

Good stuff

Old Expat Beast · 2 August 2018, 01:03 PM

I was lucky to find this 5246-6010 "Special" from 1971, which contains arguably the best of the King Seiko/Grand Seiko movements (the 52KS) produced before both brands went all-quartz in the mid 1970s. The one-piece 6010 case is quite rare, and took a while to find in good condition.

Now I just need to order a strap worthy of it, to replace this PVC junker.

J_H · 2 August 2018, 11:56 PM

I guess you can say I have a vintage Seiko addiction!

Here's an older collection shot, I believe I've added 3 more since this. (Blue dial Pogue, 6139 & 6105)

Second photo is of probably one of the earliest automatic chronographs out there! Feb. of 69, with the dial being marked Dec. of 68!

Just added the 6105 this week, got it from the original owner's estate. He purchased it on the PX, used it during service, then dropped it when he returned home. It sat in a drawer ever since then!

26 July 2018, 01:03 PM	#1
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28 July 2018, 11:58 AM	#12
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	I recently picked up this 1962 Seikomatic dress watch from Japan. I just noticed that it has the "Special Dial" eight-pointed star on the dial just like the first Grand Seikos from 1960 (and their 2017 re-issue, see pic below), so I'm wondering if this one has white gold indices and hands. It's in amazing condition, anyway. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

27 July 2018, 01:49 AM	#4
rhairman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Rudy Location: On the ground Posts: 149	My late dad’s 1967 Seiko Sportsmatic My 1978 Seiko Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2018, 10:01 PM	#6
rhairman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Rudy Location: On the ground Posts: 149	That is a nice watch, Adam. On my dad's watch, it also says 'waterproof'. I don't know if Seiko still uses the term 'waterproof' anymore. Moreover, all watches now (that I know) use the term 'water resistance'. Can someone educate me the difference between waterproof dan water resistance?

28 July 2018, 11:59 AM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	GS Reissue pic... Attached Images __________________ _______________________

28 July 2018, 11:59 PM	#14
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Great watches and pics in this thread.

29 July 2018, 01:23 AM	#15
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	I don't own a Seiko at this time. Have owned two in the past. I learned from them that Seiko = Value. Great pics, love 'em. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

30 July 2018, 03:16 PM	#16
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Couple of pics of my 1960s Weekdater, with a brochure and postcard of the Singapore Seiko showroom from that period. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

31 July 2018, 03:05 AM	#17
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,190	My favorite Seiko. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

31 July 2018, 03:12 AM	#18
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,190	One more Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

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1 August 2018, 09:24 PM	#26
Marsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mario Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Speedie Pro Posts: 25	GS 5646-7010 1970 LM Special 5606-6120 1972 / KS Special 5246-6000 1971 Lord Marvel 5740-8000 Silver 1970 and Gold 1975

2 August 2018, 01:03 PM	#29
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	I was lucky to find this 5246-6010 "Special" from 1971, which contains arguably the best of the King Seiko/Grand Seiko movements (the 52KS) produced before both brands went all-quartz in the mid 1970s. The one-piece 6010 case is quite rare, and took a while to find in good condition. Now I just need to order a strap worthy of it, to replace this PVC junker. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

2 August 2018, 11:56 PM	#30
J_H "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Jeffrey Location: Spartanburg, SC Watch: HULK Posts: 882	I guess you can say I have a vintage Seiko addiction! Here's an older collection shot, I believe I've added 3 more since this. (Blue dial Pogue, 6139 & 6105) Second photo is of probably one of the earliest automatic chronographs out there! Feb. of 69, with the dial being marked Dec. of 68! Just added the 6105 this week, got it from the original owner's estate. He purchased it on the PX, used it during service, then dropped it when he returned home. It sat in a drawer ever since then! Attached Images __________________ If you live for people's acceptance, you will die from their rejection....

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