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The 1944 Superior Shaped Seiko Movement

Here's an unexpected treasure in a watch I found for Mrs C - the Hi-Beat, Superior Chronometer (high accuracy) 1944 movement, for that one lady in a million who cares to have an accurate, water-resistant watch. Gold insert in the back of the case, ala Gra
1Y
By: cazalea
8
KMII
2395

L’ Hommage: The IWC Aquatimer Vintage Collection

L’ Hommage: The IWC Aquatimer Vintage Collection A look back The International Watch Co. turned 140 years old in 2008, and this anniversary was to be celebrated with a series of reissued and gently modernized classics from IWC. In addition to models from
2Y
By: Moonshine Runner
3
eklektik
2053

Canoes, Kayaks and Quiet Seikos

Six thousand steps were all it took to circumnavigate around San Diego's jigsaw-puzzle-piece-shaped Vacation Isle. We've been there hundreds of times, from our earliest dates back in the Seventies, to conventions, dances, meetings, sailing, water skiing,
5Y
By: cazalea
3
Ronald Held
937

Grammar of Design meets Hi-Beat - a review of the Grand Seiko 4520-8000

Last last year I determined for myself that high frequency watches were definitely one of my collecting topics - and after taking some time to compile a list of high frequency calibres (those beating at 36.000vph or above (here: the overview - and thanks
1Y
By: KMII
36
KMII
35032

POTM - June - Padj

Dear friends Summer is easily taking grip on Northern hemisphere Time to move to North America to meet our next POTM that has just passed 7K post benchmark You all know this gentleman already but let's take a closer look Sit and enjoy Yours D 1. Please in
8Y
By: Ares501 - Mr Green
47
Padj
9915

Lady's CHRONOMETER from SEIKO?

So, three SEIKO collectors went to Soba place tonight.... I couldn't believe my eyes first - Lady's size Cheonometer from SEIKO (definitely mid to late 60s), not one BUT TWO! I would love that, if (or when?) I were married..... #1. Admittedly, almost NOS.
12Y
By: KIH
9
Dr No
2555

Largest and smallest 36000bph watches

Traveling today, this snapshot is all I have to offer. Legendary professional diver (automatic) ref 6159-7010; ladies' model (handwind) with caliber 1944. approx. 52mm and 25mm. Ginger
13Y
By: JMan
48
JMan
13344

SOTC April 2010

A recent request, a little available time, some gorgeous sunny Easter Sunday . . . . the current SOTC It seems I like chronographs . . . . "> Top Row (321 calibres, rattrapantes, tuning fork) 1940s Lusserna (Macy's) manual, SS/leather, white face (Lemania
16Y
By: SamJH
13
Hewybaby
8128

Seiko build quality.. is it vastly improved or is it my imagination?

i spent Thursday with a friend who is a lurking member of this forum who hasnt yet posted anything as he's shy. we spent some time browsing 'that auction site' looking for something that a newbie can add to his collection that will complement his current
16Y
By: G99
21
picasso_t
3635