The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

[Anesthetist]

@Cole not to be a downer but Seiko is almost famous for rough crowns and misaligned bezels.
It’s still a phenomenal watch, I would just wear it and enjoy it myself.

[Anesthetist]

Case in point, here is a listing for one on Chrono24 w the same issue.

[Cole]

@Anesthetist Yes, I was looking for solutions an YouTube and one guy fixed his and the best comment was: "Now no one is going to belive you that it is a real Seiko".

Admittedly I entertain the thought to just keep it, because it realy is a beautiful watch. The pictures I took don't do it justice.

When I visited the Seiko botique near our office today, they said something about acceptable tollerances, that made me shake my head. The swiss guys from Omega would rather throw themselfs into their swiss chees knifes then tell me something about acceptable tollerances if my Seamaster bezel was misaligned like that.

[Matt]

I made an offer on the 71 Speed Timer and the seller countered with a fair price so it’s on its way to me!

[IrishHeart]

@Matt congratulations. That’s a nice watch.

[Matt]

Thanks! I’m very excited. I fear this may be the start of a moderately priced watch collection. I’ve got a few other ones calling to me as we speak.

[Matt]

I really dig these Brew watches from NY. I’ve been reading some great things about them.

[Anesthetist]

@matt Congrats on the SpeedTimer, it is a lovely watch.
@Cole for what Omega costs they damn better be as perfect as a mass produced watch can be! If the Willard were mine I would wear it a love it.

[WhiskeySandwich]

This is my “fancy” Orient. Not sure why I don’t wear it as much as my other, maybe because the Ray II is already scratched up.

[Cole]

I followed your advice, @Anesthetist.

[Matt]

Excellent.

[Matt]

Want sabi @Cole

[Anesthetist]

So happy you’re wearing it @Cole, it is a KILLER watch. My off center Mido agrees!

[Matt]

Finally figured out the day/date. Technically it should switch to Kanji at midnight for the am phase…

[Cole]

Wow, great buy. Looks cool.

[Matt]

Thanks @Cole It’s phenomenal condition and I’m really excited about it.

[Mizmazzle]

My Seiko Sarb 017 on natural cxl strap

[Cole]

Going into full Apokalypse Now mode, with a black waffle strap from Uncle Seiko / Uncle Straps. The straps wear very comfortable and, since you don't have two layers of fabric beneath your watch, a lot more compatible with shirt cuffs.

[IrishHeart]

@Cole that strap works really well.

[Matt]

Ok web sleuths… you’re on the case. Recently I was gifted some beautiful old Seiko 5s and I’ve been digging into their history. One in particular, the 1969 “no nickname” dive watch originally came with a super cool late 60’s style steel bracelet that for the life of me I can’t locate for sale anywhere. I’m posting some pics with the hopes that one of you will fare better. The model is the 6119-8140. The lug width is 19 mm and has a straight, as opposed to curved, pin bracket. Best of luck…