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mailman · 16 March 2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Thank's Paulie. 24 years and never missing a beat. I have more fun with the Seiko's. They are a very underestimated watch. The divers are some of the best ever made. If you start to read about Seiko Diver History you will be amazed.

Any good leads for the reading material Jim

sunburst · 18 March 2009, 12:03 PM

Here is my 35 years+ old Seiko (Lord Matic, 25 Jewels Auto)which happens to be my 1st watch that I've received from my parets as a present in '73. The bracelet is aftermarket but watch still finctions. Although I do not use this watch but I'm thinking about getting a complete overhaul.

JimSnyder · 18 March 2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sunburst

Here is my 35 years+ old Seiko (Lord Matic, 25 Jewels Auto)which happens to be my 1st watch that I've received from my parets as a present in '73. The bracelet is aftermarket but watch still finctions. Although I do not use this watch but I'm thinking about getting a complete overhaul.

very nice Lord Matic J

JimSnyder · 19 March 2009, 12:58 AM

Seiko 6309 from July of 1979 I just fished out of the bay. I have wanted one like this for a while. Needs a new crystal but the dial is like new. Paulie, it was lunch money

mailman · 19 March 2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Seiko 6309 from July of 1979 I just fished out of the bay. I have wanted one like this for a while. Needs a new crystal but the dial is like new. Paulie, it was lunch money

Nice pick up Jim

moby33 · 19 March 2009, 03:12 AM

Oh man, can't believe I missed this thread. I LOVE vintage Seiko divers...got really into them a few years ago. Hunted for all original movement, dial, hands & bezel examples...believe it or not takes some time to find these as most have replaced bezels from years of hard work. These just sit in their case these days, but I don't have the heart to get rid of them.

Top (left to right):
1976 6105-8110, 1982 6309-729B (the rare orange dial 729B...this took me a while to track down, 17-jewel movement), 1978 6306-7001 (what makes this rare is the '6' in the 6306 meaning it looked identical to the U.S. market 6309, yet known as the "Japanese Cousin" to the 6309 as it was only sold in Japan and had a 21-jewel hacking movement running at 21,600 bph).

Bottom: Not vintage but still great IMO, 2006 7S26-0020

My favorite - 6105 'Big Cushion' 8110 from my birth year of '76:

Love the domed crystal

'82 6309-729B

Japanese Only Market '78 6306-7001

Present day 7S26-0020 (my wife loves wearing this one)

Rolex Lover · 19 March 2009, 09:03 AM

Looking forward to buying a pepsi Seiko from KSA next week!!!

JimSnyder · 19 March 2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

Oh man, can't believe I missed this thread. I LOVE vintage Seiko divers...got really into them a few years ago. Hunted for all original movement, dial, hands & bezel examples...believe it or not takes some time to find these as most have replaced bezels from years of hard work. These just sit in their case these days, but I don't have the heart to get rid of them.

Top (left to right):
1976 6105-8110, 1982 6309-729B (the rare orange dial 729B...this took me a while to track down, 17-jewel movement), 1978 6306-7001 (what makes this rare is the '6' in the 6306 meaning it looked identical to the U.S. market 6309, yet known as the "Japanese Cousin" to the 6309 as it was only sold in Japan and had a 21-jewel hacking movement running at 21,600 bph).

Bottom: Not vintage but still great IMO, 2006 7S26-0020

My favorite - 6105 'Big Cushion' 8110 from my birth year of '76:

Love the domed crystal

'82 6309-729B

Japanese Only Market '78 6306-7001

Present day 7S26-0020 (my wife loves wearing this one)

OMG, Do you know how rare that 6309 729B is

It is the Comex of Seiko's. Super Watch

And that 6306 is the Bomb

. I had a 729B but it had a 729A caseback. I should have never let it go. If you ever want to sell it please let me know

moby33 · 19 March 2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

OMG, Do you know how rare that 6309 729B is

It is the Comex of Seiko's. Super Watch

And that 6306 is the Bomb

. I had a 729B but it had a 729A caseback. I should have never let it go. If you ever want to sell it please let me know

Ha, ha, I'm going to show your post to my wife. She loves wearing my 7S26 because of the orange dial, but I can't tell you how many times she's walked out w/ the 729B on and says, "I like the vintage look of this one better." I always tell her instantly to take it off and return it to the case as it doesn't leave the house. She doesn't really understand the degree of rarity and could care less what she bounces it off of. Just for you Jim, here's a few more shots of the 729B (I've got to line up the chapter ring...I didn't do a good job of lining it up the last time the watch was apart):

I'll keep you in mind...I have thought about selling all of them except my '76 6105 (got to keep that one because of the birth year). But every time I get close to putting them on the selling block, I just can't do it.

JimSnyder · 19 March 2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

Ha, ha, I'm going to show your post to my wife. She loves wearing my 7S26 because of the orange dial, but I can't tell you how many times she's walked out w/ the 729B on and says, "I like the vintage look of this one better." I always tell her instantly to take it off and return it to the case as it doesn't leave the house. She doesn't really understand the degree of rarity and could care less what she bounces it off of. Just for you Jim, here's a few more shots of the 729B (I've got to line up the chapter ring...I didn't do a good job of lining it up the last time the watch was apart):

I'll keep you in mind...I have thought about selling all of them except my '76 6105 (got to keep that one because of the birth year). But every time I get close to putting them on the selling block, I just can't do it.

Thank you for the pics. Gives me goose pumps just looking at it. Other then a 6217 mas you have all the sought after ones. It is neat that they are easy to work on also. Kind a like an old Chevy or Ford from the 70's. Seiko's are way underated watches. If a guy looks hard the deals are still out there. Thanks for sharing

moby33 · 19 March 2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Thank you for the pics. Gives me goose pumps just looking at it. Other then a 6217 mas you have all the sought after ones. It is neat that they are easy to work on also. Kind a like an old Chevy or Ford from the 70's. Seiko's are way underated watches. If a guy looks hard the deals are still out there. Thanks for sharing

Yep...you obviously know me. When I was big into my acquisition stage of these watches, I looked everywhere for a 6217MAS, but couldn't find an all original example in decent shape. I found one that was pretty beat up for a little more than $1K, but decided to pass. Sure enough examples like that are now pushing $2K. It's crazy to think these watches were selling for less than $200 around 10 years ago...talk about going through the roof. Then again, I guess it's all relative when you look at what vintage Subs were bringing in 10 years ago and what they cost these days. Cheers.

Henry T · 19 March 2009, 05:30 PM

A 6139-6005 fom the 1970s.

moby33 · 19 March 2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry T

A 6139-6005 fom the 1970s.

Sweet.

Henry T · 19 March 2009, 05:44 PM

JimSnyder · 19 March 2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry T

Fantastic Seiko's Henry!! That 27 jewel Bell is awsome. And your World Times are

this thread just keeps getting better

sunburst · 19 March 2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry T

Great looking Bell Matic!

Henry T · 19 March 2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Fantastic Seiko's Henry!! That 27 jewel Bell is awsome. And your World Times are

this thread just keeps getting better

Thanks, Jim,

I'm wearing that Bellmatic as I type.

The same watch on a nylon strap.

aproy · 28 March 2009, 05:34 AM

sorry for the less than steller shot of my old divers... i just thought that it looked pretty cool at work today, and all i had to shoot it with was my iphone.

its a 30 year old seiko 007, (turned 30 this month just like i did), with a nato band... otherwise stock and shiny. I was searching ebay for a while for oen with a march 1979 date, finally got it... Someday ill have a birthdate rolex to match!

archaeofreak · 31 March 2009, 02:05 PM

Seiko Orange Monster

Triodeman · 5 April 2009, 09:07 PM

My humble Seiko collection, not exactly old or antique Seiko, but that's what I have at the moment .....

T5AUS · 7 April 2009, 08:02 AM

These vintage Seiko's are very under valued at the moment imo, although a lot more people are wakeing up to them now, just fabulous watches for very little money and on a par for quality and accuracy as most good Swiss watches. These I have found at markets and car boots over the years for a few bucks and take them out for a run now and then

balla · 28 April 2009, 12:00 PM

Later i post the other ones..

19 March 2009, 05:30 PM	#42
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	How about this one? A 6139-6005 fom the 1970s. __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

19 March 2009, 05:44 PM	#44
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	OK, a few more to titillate. LOL. __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

19 March 2009, 03:12 AM	#36
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Oh man, can't believe I missed this thread. I LOVE vintage Seiko divers...got really into them a few years ago. Hunted for all original movement, dial, hands & bezel examples...believe it or not takes some time to find these as most have replaced bezels from years of hard work. These just sit in their case these days, but I don't have the heart to get rid of them. Top (left to right): 1976 6105-8110, 1982 6309-729B (the rare orange dial 729B...this took me a while to track down, 17-jewel movement), 1978 6306-7001 (what makes this rare is the '6' in the 6306 meaning it looked identical to the U.S. market 6309, yet known as the "Japanese Cousin" to the 6309 as it was only sold in Japan and had a 21-jewel hacking movement running at 21,600 bph). Bottom: Not vintage but still great IMO, 2006 7S26-0020 My favorite - 6105 'Big Cushion' 8110 from my birth year of '76: Love the domed crystal '82 6309-729B Japanese Only Market '78 6306-7001 Present day 7S26-0020 (my wife loves wearing this one)

19 March 2009, 09:03 AM	#37
Rolex Lover Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ahmed Keraidy Location: Cairo,Egypt Watch: Submariner 16610 M Posts: 816	Looking forward to buying a pepsi Seiko from KSA next week!!!

5 April 2009, 09:07 PM	#50
Triodeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	My humble Seiko collection, not exactly old or antique Seiko, but that's what I have at the moment .....

28 April 2009, 12:00 PM	#52
balla "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brazil Posts: 46	Later i post the other ones..

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