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Old 4 September 2018, 08:50 AM   #91
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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
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Old 4 September 2018, 08:53 AM   #92
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That would be great. Thanks a lot my friend.
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Old 4 September 2018, 09:45 AM   #93
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Wow, those two are in great shape. Love the colours, and what a great gift!

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Old 5 September 2018, 10:25 AM   #94
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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.
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Old 5 September 2018, 10:40 AM   #95
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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.
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Old 5 September 2018, 03:53 PM   #96
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Grand Seiko 5722-9990 from 1965. Still runs like a beast (284/0.1) after 53 years.
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Old 8 September 2018, 12:48 AM   #97
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Grand Seiko 5722-9990 from 1965. Still runs like a beast (284/0.1) after 53 years.
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Old 8 September 2018, 03:38 AM   #98
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Dropped off my KS for service and just got this pic




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Old 8 September 2018, 10:53 PM   #99
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Is it expensive to service there?
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Old 8 September 2018, 11:08 PM   #100
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Old 9 September 2018, 12:08 PM   #101
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Old 9 September 2018, 12:54 PM   #102
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Old 9 September 2018, 01:04 PM   #103
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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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Old 9 September 2018, 01:05 PM   #104
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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 🤣🤣
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Old 10 September 2018, 02:04 AM   #105
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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.
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Old 10 September 2018, 09:14 AM   #106
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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.
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Old 10 September 2018, 01:00 PM   #107
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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.
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Old 10 September 2018, 01:12 PM   #108
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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.
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Old 16 September 2018, 12:50 AM   #109
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Old 16 September 2018, 02:24 AM   #110
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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

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Old 16 September 2018, 02:41 AM   #111
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Bought new in 75...
Just had it serviced for the 1st time..
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Old 16 September 2018, 03:52 AM   #112
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Wow, this piece ^ looks almost brand new. Nice crisp case and possibly the original bracelet? Beautiful Seiko, EDL7.
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Old 16 September 2018, 12:39 PM   #113
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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



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Get the panda or 6139-6040 imo.
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Old 16 September 2018, 12:43 PM   #114
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Bought new in 75...
Just had it serviced for the 1st time..
Very cool piece in amazing condition
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Old 16 September 2018, 04:56 PM   #115
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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..
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Old 18 September 2018, 05:36 PM   #116
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Cannot bring myself to part with this 1962 Seikomatic for some reason
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Old 20 September 2018, 03:29 PM   #117
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Old 23 September 2018, 10:58 PM   #118
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Old 24 September 2018, 05:59 PM   #119
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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
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Old 24 September 2018, 09:28 PM   #120
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