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Tbonewalk · 20 September 2022, 09:14 AM

Was interested in one of these, but the search became kind of overwhelming for me and I stopped. Ebay knows how to sell, and "you might be interested" came up with this suggestion. It was priced nice, I asked a few questions and got a good feeling from the seller and it arrived today and I am delighted!!!

It looks great to me, and though it has plenty of scratches, they aren't glaring or deep gouges. I have to guess the crystal was changed because it looks so good.

It's running great.

Being an old timer, I love this size, the 36mm. I don't think I can go smaller though.

I'd be interested in your take on these.

I don't plan on showering or swimming with it, but how do they do with water? I guess I would have to have it checked out to make sure the seals are good, but since it seems to be running nice, I think I'll just wear it and enjoy it while the feeling lasts.

Also happy it has a nice strap on it that actually fits my big wrist, a Hadley Roma...

I also feel like I made amends and redeemed myself for selling a few beat up old Datejusts that I loved, and are now like double, triple, quadruple the price...

fmc000 · 20 September 2022, 05:41 PM

Congrats, it's a great watch. It was probably water resistant to 5atm when new but I wouldn't risk to swim or bath with it. With that said, with a gasket refresh I would wear it washing my hands.

1William · 20 September 2022, 09:11 PM

Congratulations.

RW16610 · 20 September 2022, 11:14 PM

This is a great watch, congrats! I agree with Fabio there but know you'll still find ways to safely enjoy this piece to the fullest.

brandrea · 20 September 2022, 11:16 PM

Great reference, congratulations

Xbj · 23 September 2022, 03:44 PM

It’s beautiful. Love the strap

alllexandru · 23 September 2022, 04:53 PM

Congrats!
Can we have a wrist shot under natural light?

mongrelnomoad · 24 September 2022, 07:39 PM

Brilliant watch, though welcome to the slippery slope!

Don’t go near water with it - there’s a reason so many suffer from water damage to the dial!

DJ2020 · 25 September 2022, 02:19 AM

Classic and beautiful!

Tbonewalk · 3 October 2022, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fmc000

Congrats, it's a great watch. It was probably water resistant to 5atm when new but I wouldn't risk to swim or bath with it. With that said, with a gasket refresh I would wear it washing my hands.

yes, for right now just being a lil careful. I'm pretty sedentary these days and won't be doing anything to physical or outdoorsy lol

Tbonewalk · 3 October 2022, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

thanks, appreciate that!

Tbonewalk · 3 October 2022, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RW16610

This is a great watch, congrats! I agree with Fabio there but know you'll still find ways to safely enjoy this piece to the fullest.

yes, so far so good, enjoying it!

Tbonewalk · 3 October 2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Great reference, congratulations

thanks for that!!!

Tbonewalk · 3 October 2022, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Xbj

It’s beautiful. Love the strap

funny but at first I really liked the strap and thought was high end. It is not and it kind of had a little bit of that "someone else's cologne" aroma lol I changed it to something plain and simple, and now the weave band has kind of lost its scent. I may put it back, not sure...

Tbonewalk · 3 October 2022, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by alllexandru

Congrats!
Can we have a wrist shot under natural light?

you know how some watches are kind of hard to photograph... this is kind of like that...

Tbonewalk · 3 October 2022, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Brilliant watch, though welcome to the slippery slope!

Don’t go near water with it - there’s a reason so many suffer from water damage to the dial!

The dial on this one is nice, I have no idea if it may have been re done or not, but I hope to keep it looking nice. I'm careful with my stuff but not fanatical. I mentioned before, I'm an old guy and sedentary, but still, gotta be mindful I guess...

Tbonewalk · 3 October 2022, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ2020

Classic and beautiful!

I am delighted with this watch and consider it quite a find!

DCheeta · 3 October 2022, 01:07 PM

Congrats! It’s a great watch. I have a 5625-7000 which is visually very similar, I absolutely love it. Enjoy!

DJ2020 · 3 October 2022, 01:41 PM

Classy!, congratulations.

Tbonewalk · 4 October 2022, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats! It’s a great watch. I have a 5625-7000 which is visually very similar, I absolutely love it. Enjoy!

that's a nice watch, I looked it up...

marmaladelion · 12 October 2022, 10:32 PM

Congrats! I own a couple of these and they are brilliant watches. Lovely movement in them as well.

Tbonewalk · 13 October 2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by marmaladelion

Congrats! I own a couple of these and they are brilliant watches. Lovely movement in them as well.

Thank you and thanks for all your comments out here on the forum!

pandrew6l · 13 October 2022, 11:04 PM

Noticed you are parting with the 140th LE KS, not happy with new issue ?

Tbonewalk · 20 April 2023, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pandrew6l

Noticed you are parting with the 140th LE KS, not happy with new issue ?

I found the new one boxy, the crystal sits high, I didn't like the shape of the case, though the sculpting is of course impressive. The crown kind of dug into my wrist. I hate to say it, I know is sounds like blasphemy- the watch was so heralded, but I didn't like it and in fact I never liked it from the moment I got it. Head on, the dial and case are beautiful. And I don't think it's quite as well received as some would like you to believe... I had a hard time selling it and lost a lot of dough on it...

kl2244 · 21 April 2023, 07:24 AM

I love this watch and I’m a fan of it. Wear it in good health

mongrelnomoad · 23 April 2023, 09:28 AM

Congrats and welcome to the slippery slope of vintage Seiko! Enjoy it in good health, and let us know what you buy next! ;)

25 September 2022, 02:19 AM	#9
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	Classic and beautiful! __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

3 October 2022, 01:41 PM	#19
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	Classy!, congratulations. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

20 September 2022, 05:41 PM	#2
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Congrats, it's a great watch. It was probably water resistant to 5atm when new but I wouldn't risk to swim or bath with it. With that said, with a gasket refresh I would wear it washing my hands.

20 September 2022, 09:11 PM	#3
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Congratulations.

20 September 2022, 11:14 PM	#4
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	This is a great watch, congrats! I agree with Fabio there but know you'll still find ways to safely enjoy this piece to the fullest.

20 September 2022, 11:16 PM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,580	Great reference, congratulations

23 September 2022, 03:44 PM	#6
Xbj Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Motherland Posts: 197	It’s beautiful. Love the strap

23 September 2022, 04:53 PM	#7
alllexandru 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,317	Congrats! Can we have a wrist shot under natural light?

24 September 2022, 07:39 PM	#8
mongrelnomoad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,843	Brilliant watch, though welcome to the slippery slope! Don’t go near water with it - there’s a reason so many suffer from water damage to the dial!

3 October 2022, 01:07 PM	#18
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Congrats! It’s a great watch. I have a 5625-7000 which is visually very similar, I absolutely love it. Enjoy!

12 October 2022, 10:32 PM	#21
marmaladelion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 1	Congrats! I own a couple of these and they are brilliant watches. Lovely movement in them as well.

13 October 2022, 11:04 PM	#23
pandrew6l 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 504	Noticed you are parting with the 140th LE KS, not happy with new issue ?

21 April 2023, 07:24 AM	#25
kl2244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: United States Posts: 150	I love this watch and I’m a fan of it. Wear it in good health

23 April 2023, 09:28 AM	#26
mongrelnomoad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,843	Congrats and welcome to the slippery slope of vintage Seiko! Enjoy it in good health, and let us know what you buy next! ;)

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