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. . . has a Seiko Sea Lion. Circa '65; Dad was going to chuck it after it stopped running, but gave it to me instead. After having it repaired, he asked how much I'd spent on the project, and when told, he exploded.
OBSCURE SEIKO OF THE DAY Thread 1 - please join in
Hello Seiko Fans,
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2015-05-18 16:42:39
I would like to invite you to join me in a week-long campaign to get our old, forgotten Seikos out of the watch closet and onto our wrists.
Just a picture and a paragraph of praise from each Seiko lover would give us momentum, and keep our PuristS forum consuming its rightful share of bandwidth.
I'll start with this 30-yr. old Seiko:
It's a Seiko Sports 100 Split Chronograph with date and moon phase complications. Born around 1985, it's retaining most of its stunning amusing gold tone finish, with just a tiny bit of patina growing around the chronograph pushers.
The original bracelet clasp is almost unmarked but does show a few light desk scratches.
The movement is 7A48A with 15 jewels and speed adjuster knob (amazing) and a recent battery change.
What do you think? I know it's out of fashion, but is it a watch you could wear occasionally to note the day of the month, check the phase of the moon, or time a steak on the BBQ? Or just wear to get some comments?
Cheers,
Cazalea
I'll bet no one else . . .
. . . has a Seiko Sea Lion. Circa '65; Dad was going to chuck it after it stopped running, but gave it to me instead. After having it repaired, he asked how much I'd spent on the project, and when told, he exploded.
"That's ten times more than the it cost new!! Are you out of your mind?"
Any time I look in the corners of the watch cabinet, I find dead ones
My battery consumption rate is pretty high. I might have to get a bulk toxic disposal permit for all the watch batteries!
Cazalea
SEIKO Lord Matic 5606
This is not the most beautiful or expensive SEIKO, but this is one of the most valuable, priceless SEIKO in my collection nonetheless.
Taken at the servicing place. Inside was luckily still very clean.
After servicing. A bit scratchy, but okay.
The "SUWA" mark is still very deep and clearly seen.
Made by Suwa, but the case appears to have been made by the same supplier as 45 series which is made by Dai-ni Seiko-sha (Kameido). In fact, very similar to all the handsome GS in 70s. But remember that this is probably found in the vintage market at very reasonable price. Look at the curve on the lug side.....
At family gathering
This is a great SEIKO, at least to me. Close to 40 years old, but still keeping less than +/- 3 sec per day.
One of my father's "better" shape watches I found after he passed away. I had it serviced, glass replaced, repaired, polished a bit, and wear whenever we go out with family, so that it would be like father is there with us. Just my ceremonial thing
Taken at the servicing place. Inside was luckily still very clean.
After servicing. A bit scratchy, but okay.
The "SUWA" mark is still very deep and clearly seen.
Btw, Suwa mark is this:
And the "Daini Seiko-sha (Kameido)" mark is this:
Made by Suwa, but the case appears to have been made by the same supplier as 45 series which is made by Dai-ni Seiko-sha (Kameido). In fact, very similar to all the handsome GS in 70s. But remember that this is probably found in the vintage market at very reasonable price. Look at the curve on the lug side.....
At family gathering
This is a great SEIKO, at least to me. Close to 40 years old, but still keeping less than +/- 3 sec per day.
Ken
This SQ50 was a gift 20yrs ago from my then girlfriend ...
and now my wife ).
).It's mostly sitting because I have move to higher end watches.
Recently my son's watch bug just grew and he likes it so I changed the strap and battery for him.
Now it's his favorite. Thanks for the thread!
Rgds
Raymond
Seiko Pilots' Watch
This may not be so rare but I've never seen another one on anyone I've met even in Japan.
I don't remember where I got it but it was in Japan because ANA is All-Nippon Airways, now probably No.1 Japanese airline after Japan Airlines went bust and was "rescued" by the government in 2009.
It must have been in-flight because it has ANA logo and proudly states on the caseback: "Designed with ANA pilots".
Regards,
MTF
That's got lots of classic styling cues all in one
two different color hands like some divers
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2015-05-20 08:08:44
Big S on the second hand like B on the Brightz second hands
Knurled crown as on the Samurai watches
Strong font with lots of lume for the hours
Ribbed bezel
Very very interesting.
Cheers,
Mike
PS - found this on the web and info that watch is 2003-2004 vintage sold only on the airline
Not obscure, but
Hi
Cheers
While it's not obscure- a Bellmatic is one of Seiko's more known models - it is definitely old!
Here's a quick wrist shot of mine
Cheers
JML
Nice golden glow off that dial
i had a nice blue Bellmatic that has disappeared, and I have two that don't run.
Yours looks great. Do you use its alarm?
Cheers,
Mike
Intermitently
Hi
Its running and I wear it quite regularly. The alarm is a bit subdued - I'm not sure if thats normal or if its due for a service.
Though to be honest a Service probably would do any harm, even if I don't wear it too regularly.
Love the dial its very much of its era - I'm thinking metallic brown! Time to get your flares out
Aren't tempted to try and reactivate one of yours?
Cheers
JML
I am, and I found someone to do it, but haven't pulled the trigger
Here they are. I think I could get one good one out of the two - although Mr Black has 27 jewels and Mr White has only 17 I'm told most things interchange.
They're most definitely not running - good luck with the project! [nt]
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My Blue Planet
My Blue Planet World Time Limited Edition from around 1999/2000.
I first saw this watch in a magazine around year 2000. Loved the picture of it so much I tear the page out and it sort of became my dream watch. That was before any knowledge or interests into haute horology. Then in 2003 I had a chance to travel to Japan and, while randomly window shopping in a department store, found this on display in the watch counter. This is my first real manufacture watch and remain a favourite. All the scratches remind me of the days when I would wear my lovely watch every day and wouldn't have to worry about resell value, or keeping it nice and clean for posterity. Of course nowadays even my Seiko 5 receives quite a bit more care and general maintenance.
Is this the watch you mean?
Thanks for stepping into the conversation. Is this your watch?
Photos from y.shiota on PuristS in 2008
Cheers,
Photos from y.shiota on PuristS in 2008
Cheers,
Cazalea
Pictures
Hi Cazalea, apologies here are the pictures. Problems with uploading earlier.
Nice styling. I haven't seen this watch before
It's a traditional Seiko look but cleaner and more refined. No chronograph, somewhat eccentric location of the countries on the outside of the bezel, and funky lugs.
Very cool. Thanks for coming onboard to show us this watch.
Do you have other Seikos?
Mike aka Cazalea
My other Seiko
Thanks Cazalea. Here is my other Seiko. I wear this during summer or when I am on the road or when needing to do a bit of manual labour. It runs at about -8 seconds/day.
