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Kohola · 28 August 2018, 11:43 PM

In the early 70's, my dad bought a couple of nice Seikos. A 6105 for himself and a 6139 for me. I was 13 yo - it was an awesome, incredible gift that I wore for many years. The 6105 was on his wrist for a couple decades. About 10 years ago, he gave it to me. Both pieces had sat in drawers, closets, and boxes for many years and were in dire need of service.

I sent the watches to Spencer Klein for full services. He did a fantastic job. Uncle Seiko provided a waffle strap for the 6105 and president bracelet for the 6139.

Very happy! My dad passed away a few years ago and I know he'd be just as happy to see them ticking as new. For now, I'm going to put them into my regular rotation.

Before and after pics...

Old Expat Beast · 28 August 2018, 11:46 PM

Wow. Very special. What a great story, and beautiful pieces, too

schoolboy · 29 August 2018, 12:36 AM

I’m sure dad would be proud.

As Adam said, beautiful pieces

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Gharddog03 · 29 August 2018, 03:11 AM

Amazing pieces!!!! Well done!

Kohola · 29 August 2018, 09:31 AM

More shots of the 6105

Locust · 29 August 2018, 11:35 AM

Love it and great story.

toxicavenger · 29 August 2018, 12:14 PM

Sweet!

Kohola · 30 August 2018, 04:16 AM

6139 wrist shot

Styles Bitchley · 30 August 2018, 01:56 PM

The 6105 is such an awesome watch. Both look magnificent. I’d love to have Spencer give the same treatment to my 6139 but he’s got so much work he says he has no idea when he’ll get to it. More than a year, probably.

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Kohola · 30 August 2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

The 6105 is such an awesome watch. Both look magnificent. I’d love to have Spencer give the same treatment to my 6139 but he’s got so much work he says he has no idea when he’ll get to it. More than a year, probably.

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I sent my watches to him in June 2017 and got them back a couple weeks ago. Last I heard is he's not taking new work for a few months. It's a nice position to be in.

karmatp · 30 August 2018, 10:34 PM

That is awesome.

Styles Bitchley · 31 August 2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kohola

I sent my watches to him in June 2017 and got them back a couple weeks ago. Last I heard is he's not taking new work for a few months. It's a nice position to be in.

Worth the wait, I guess. Was his pricing reasonable?

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oldman2005 · 30 August 2018, 03:37 PM

Hope Seiko will re-issue the 6105 soon!

Styles Bitchley · 31 August 2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman2005

Hope Seiko will re-issue the 6105 soon!

I bet they will but probably just a pricy limited release. I think it’s too similar to the turtle to be in regular production alongside it.

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oldman2005 · 31 August 2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

I bet they will but probably just a pricy limited release. I think it’s too similar to the turtle to be in regular production alongside it.

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That's what I'm afraid of. This watch is too popular to market as a LE.

1William · 30 August 2018, 09:21 PM

Very nice watches.

Kohola · 31 August 2018, 01:36 AM

Regarding Spencer Klein's costs:
I think they are reasonable considering how well he knows these watches. For instance, in the original movements there are arbors whose bearings are simply a hole in a brass plate. He vastly improves this by machining and inserting a jewel into the plate. That kind of mod makes the watch better and I'm not aware of others that do it - although there might be.

His basic movement service costs are good. Because of the nature of old watches with varying degrees of service, he tacks on costs based on requirements.

The hardlex crystal reproductions he does are part of his business. Not sure if anybody else does them, but they are beautiful.

Kohola · 7 September 2018, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the reply all. Much appreciated!

Lol-x · 8 September 2018, 12:22 AM

Yes the 6105 of yours is a beauty.
I'm looking forward to the day Seiko makes a re-edition of that model.

FTX I · 8 September 2018, 12:24 AM

Love it! Wow!

rc crown · 8 September 2018, 06:50 AM

Wow, cool pieces.

blcblc · 8 September 2018, 09:51 PM

Nice. Congrats!!

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Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	The 6105 is such an awesome watch. Both look magnificent. I’d love to have Spencer give the same treatment to my 6139 but he’s got so much work he says he has no idea when he’ll get to it. More than a year, probably. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Kohola "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Pacific NW Watch: 6105 Posts: 186	Regarding Spencer Klein's costs: I think they are reasonable considering how well he knows these watches. For instance, in the original movements there are arbors whose bearings are simply a hole in a brass plate. He vastly improves this by machining and inserting a jewel into the plate. That kind of mod makes the watch better and I'm not aware of others that do it - although there might be. His basic movement service costs are good. Because of the nature of old watches with varying degrees of service, he tacks on costs based on requirements. The hardlex crystal reproductions he does are part of his business. Not sure if anybody else does them, but they are beautiful.

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