SEIKO fever!

[dieseldragon]

Loving the turtle reissue, vintage look, everyday reliability and good lume. Will be picking one up soon. Don't like the standard strap and really dislike the rubber.
There's some superb replacement bracelets with SEL and screw links.

[london_v]

I have to say I'm so impressed with my Seiko 007. I mean obviously it's no Rolex, but I still get the same satisfaction wearing it, which I love given it's price. Today I changed the bezel to a smooth bezel and couldn't be happier...I think it looks perfect now!

[rolexRV]

My Pogue



Summer time !

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by london_v

I have to say I'm so impressed with my Seiko 007. I mean obviously it's no Rolex, but I still get the same satisfaction wearing it, which I love given it's price. Today I changed the bezel to a smooth bezel and couldn't be happier...I think it looks perfect now!

Hello, just registered, first post.

How did you change the bezel on that? It looks stunning, like a Tudor Black Bay 36 with a date!

Thank you!

Kevin

[london_v]

Originally Posted by rolexRV

Seiko 6139

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Hello, just registered, first post.

How did you change the bezel on that? It looks stunning, like a Tudor Black Bay 36 with a date!

Thank you!

Kevin

Hey bud. I ordered the oyster strap online and it was a fairly easy swap with the right tools (although the fat Spring bars can be a little tricky!). I ordered the bezel from Murphymanufacturing and simply followed YouTube videos to swap the bezels. Remember to swap the o ring from old to new and to remove the metal ring that allows for bezel rotation completely when installing the smooth bezel.

I think these mods suit the watch perfectly and have transformed its look! Here's another pic...

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Thank you london_v for the help!

Kev

[4Panerais]

Originally Posted by tvo7

I love seikos . Especially spring drive. Has anyone had experience with them?

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[4Panerais]

From modern to vintage you can't go wrong w/ a Seiko











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[london_v]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Thank you london_v for the help!

Kev

Pleasure. Let me know how you get on.

[PinotNoir]

never like the bracelett and switch into waffle strap

know hubting down the 6106-8119

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My couple months old Seiko Darth




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[Kevin of Larchmont]

SKX171 with Murphy Manufacturing bezel and Seiko Super Oyster bracelet.

[rolexRV]

Seiko 6105 "Apocalypse Now"

[Kostas]

I've got one of those 007s , someone said its scary how well built they are for the price and I agree !

[BigAl72]

Originally Posted by 4Panerais

From modern to vintage you can't go wrong w/ a Seiko











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I just ordered the rawlings strap for my Pam 372, how do you like yours?

[4Panerais]

Originally Posted by BigAl72

I just ordered the rawlings strap for my Pam 372, how do you like yours?

I love my baseball shoes. Who's making yours?
Mines from Maddog..1 of his 1st custom straps from the Halios Bluering pre-order years ago.


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[BigAl72]

Strapsmith. It takes 6 weeks.

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[Chuckred]

Originally Posted by rolexRV

My Pogue



Summer time !

Nice!, and brings up memories from my summers passed:

I was looking through some old pictures and randomly found this one. Sorry it's a crappy scan. Probably not the same vision or memories of Aspen that most on the forum have! It is the only evidence I have been able to find of owning this watch! I bought it used around 1978, from a pawn shop in Westwood, CA.

This photo was taken around 1981 back in my past life on a Helitack crew, fighting forest fires around the Western US (this photo was in Aspen in fire camp. Hunter S. was still alive and well, and a bit of a cult hero for us at the time). The watch had been with me on a bike tour in New Zealand and Tasmania, surfing trips, three summers on the fire lines and multiple deep powder days in Utah. (I certainly didn't take any evasive actions to prevent scratches when I saw someone else walking my way, or wonder "is it safe to...")

I had no idea it had a name "Pogue" - amazing what you can learn on the internet.

It sadly met its demise when it lost its water resistance and leaked - I was told it wasn't worth fixing and it went in the trash.

Finding this photo made me think about trying to find a replacement - they seem to be running $300 - $600. Mine did not have the "Resist" dial. Is it worth the premium $s?

What do you think - worth the pursuit, or a nostalgic waste of $$$?

[stubborndonkey]

Does anyone have the SBDN029 Freemans Sporting Club special edition, it would be great to see some photos of this watch other than the stock images.

[rolexRV]

Seiko 6139 Pogue ('71)

[rolexRV]

Originally Posted by Chuckred

Nice!, and brings up memories from my summers passed:



I was looking through some old pictures and randomly found this one. Sorry it's a crappy scan. Probably not the same vision or memories of Aspen that most on the forum have! It is the only evidence I have been able to find of owning this watch! I bought it used around 1978, from a pawn shop in Westwood, CA.



This photo was taken around 1981 back in my past life on a Helitack crew, fighting forest fires around the Western US (this photo was in Aspen in fire camp. Hunter S. was still alive and well, and a bit of a cult hero for us at the time). The watch had been with me on a bike tour in New Zealand and Tasmania, surfing trips, three summers on the fire lines and multiple deep powder days in Utah. (I certainly didn't take any evasive actions to prevent scratches when I saw someone else walking my way, or wonder "is it safe to...")



I had no idea it had a name "Pogue" - amazing what you can learn on the internet.



It sadly met its demise when it lost its water resistance and leaked - I was told it wasn't worth fixing and it went in the trash.



Finding this photo made me think about trying to find a replacement - they seem to be running $300 - $600. Mine did not have the "Resist" dial. Is it worth the premium $s?



What do you think - worth the pursuit, or a nostalgic waste of $$$?

What can I tell you mate... These watches are gorgeus.. I have some of them... Love them..



Good luck with The hunt!

[J!m]

Originally Posted by rolexRV

What can I tell you mate... These watches are gorgeus.. I have some of them... Love them..



Good luck with The hunt!

That's a great collection! Variety of dials and bracelets.

I might have to get one of these myself!

[Dan Pierce]

Great to see the 6139 represented well here, gents!
dP

[rolexRV]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Great to see the 6139 represented well here, gents!
dP

Lovely piece

[BlackBay1]

My contribution

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by rolexRV

Lovely piece

Thanks! You too, my friend. Love the silver dial.
dP

[dmb359]

great pictures. I've recently become enamored with Seiko and picked up two skx007's (different bezels/bracelets) and an skx009 and love them. I don't feel like that is the end either, lol.

[RXAPPP]

Like many others I struggle with Seiko due to the size. Give me a 40/41mm SBDC007 and I'm in

[J!m]

They have a sub-ish style that is about in your size range.