Seiko SQ on the San Diego Waterfront

cazalea · 2020-12-10T09:47:36Z

Cazalea shares a photo essay featuring a vintage Seiko SQ watch on a San Diego waterfront walk. Discover a $35 gem and scenic views.

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Cazalea shares a delightful photo essay featuring a recent acquisition, a vintage Seiko SQ, against the picturesque backdrop of a San Diego morning. This post beautifully intertwines the joy of discovering an unexpected horological gem with the simple pleasures of a waterfront stroll, capturing both the watch's charm and the serene environment.

Today's watch has been in my possession about 15 hours, after arriving in the post last night.

I just bought it for the movement inside (I needed some spare parts) but when it showed up it was far better than I had expected for $35. So the SQ with high-corner crystal came walking today.

Mrs C always says "Get a room" when she sees this famous sculpture.

Just around the corner famous entertainer Bob Hope was performing for a group of seamen at Balboa Naval Hospital

I wasn't aware he did sunrise gigs, but he always went out of his way to bring laughs and hope of better times, to the troops around the world. A message we all can appreciate nowadays.

A solitary heron waited for the sun to rise.

as did one fisherman, hunched over at the end of the pier. He hadn't caught anything by the time we got there.

I just missed the final descent of this pelican, but I caught the landing

and his taxi back

An empty restaurant, victim of the times. Its roof is covered with sea birds who took off in a hurry

when this long-tailed hawk left his camouflaged perch and headed over their way.

We turned our attention back to the shore and Mrs C invited us onto the wharf to watch a ship unloading a few small fish.

Turning back towards our car, we joined the increasing horde of walkers, joggers, runners

Wanderers

and those who have gone before us.

I finally noticed that my watch was 12 hours behind (not having paid any attention last night).

Oops.

Here we go.

Please wear your gold (or gold-tone) Seikos!

Cazalea

Key Points from the Discussion

The author's newly acquired Seiko SQ watch, purchased for parts, turned out to be in much better condition than expected for its $35 price, highlighting potential value in unexpected finds.
The specific quartz movement in the author's Seiko SQ is no longer in production, making spare parts valuable for repairs of other watches.
A gold-tone Seiko from a watchmaker friend, believed to be a company gift to a long-time Seiko employee, showcases a unique piece of brand history and collector's desire.
The post evokes a sense of escapism, transporting readers to the sunny San Diego waterfront, a stark contrast to colder, duller climates.
The watch is identified as likely being a 1970s model, suggesting its vintage appeal.

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Cpt Scarlet

Dec 10, 2020

and you got some great photos along the way.

ChristianDK

Dec 10, 2020

I spend all my time at my desk these days and outside is raining and dull weather. You live in a wonderful place and climate. Very cool watch you got. Amazing for 35 bucks. A real scoop!

cazalea

Dec 10, 2020

The one I am wearing has a quartz movement that's not being made anymore, and I need to fix another watch. The one at the end belongs to a watchmaker pal, and he won't sell it to me (I just asked again today). If I remember correctly, he bought it from a customer who had worked for many years for Seiko and was given this watch by the company (or bought it while he was there). Here's the inside:

George Gently

Dec 10, 2020

Looks like a seventies watch? Any bet, Mike, you’ve got more company on your early morning walks than you might think. For me it’s always like a small journey to SoCal; a short trip away from my every day madness in grey and cold Holland. Especially like your bird shots, like that mighty Pelican. Keep them coming, Mike. Regards, George

Ronald Held

Dec 11, 2020

Movements fo another quartz watch?

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