Post by stevew62 on Nov 19, 2005 16:14:39 GMT -6
So guys,
It has arrived.
I have been wearing it for about a week now & it's running really well, which is a good job because I have no idea how to get into it.
The seller didn't write too much positive about the watch, but made a point of stating that the bracelet isn't original & the crystal has scratches & needs to be changed.
The price was OK, so I took a risk.
& it paid off. ;D
The watch is in much better condition that I expected.
The case has almost no marks, It doesn't look like a 30 year old watch.
The crystal isn't too bad & I'll leave it as it is.
The only part of the bracelet that isn't original is the clasp. The bracelet is quite short & it looks to me like someone has simply put the longest clasp they could find on the watch. It is actually still too short for me, so I added another extension piece to the buckle ( It is a citizen part ).
Anyway a few details about the watch -
- It has a screw down crown.
- Bi-directional Bezel ( non-ratcheting )
- I think it's a 1010 movement ( the crown has 2 positions, & in one of them you can move the date backwards or fowards by rotating the crown )
- I can't get into it, so can't tell you what the Case Ref # is. ( or movement number to date it :-( )
- although the dial looks like new, there is "no lume left". you can't tell the time in the dark !
- the second hand is pure chrome & almost impossible to see in any light :-)
- According to the "japanese seamaster book" it is from 1974 though.
here are a few pics... Chip.. STOP laughing !
The bracelet is marked 1198/195 on the inside. If anyone knows of a source I'd appreciate it. ( Ofrei has gold plated links, bit not plain stainless steel :-( )
The watch has a screw down crown & dive bezel, & appears to have a solid back.
I heard a rumour that to get "into" the watch, you need to pull the crown & stem complelety out of the case ), the remove the crystal, with compressed air ( via the winding tube - where the crown & stem just were ).
Then you can remove the movement, dial & hands from the front.
So.... the burning question. Why is the watch only rated to 60M ?
According to todays standards, a 60M watch is OK for swimming & not much more.
If anyone has more info on these watches I'd appreciate it.
Finally, checking the "japanese Seamaser book" I see there is a very similar watch, with DAY & date !!
Damn! everytime I think I have cleared my "wish" list, I find another :-)
It has arrived.
I have been wearing it for about a week now & it's running really well, which is a good job because I have no idea how to get into it.
The seller didn't write too much positive about the watch, but made a point of stating that the bracelet isn't original & the crystal has scratches & needs to be changed.
The price was OK, so I took a risk.
& it paid off. ;D
The watch is in much better condition that I expected.
The case has almost no marks, It doesn't look like a 30 year old watch.
The crystal isn't too bad & I'll leave it as it is.
The only part of the bracelet that isn't original is the clasp. The bracelet is quite short & it looks to me like someone has simply put the longest clasp they could find on the watch. It is actually still too short for me, so I added another extension piece to the buckle ( It is a citizen part ).
Anyway a few details about the watch -
- It has a screw down crown.
- Bi-directional Bezel ( non-ratcheting )
- I think it's a 1010 movement ( the crown has 2 positions, & in one of them you can move the date backwards or fowards by rotating the crown )
- I can't get into it, so can't tell you what the Case Ref # is. ( or movement number to date it :-( )
- although the dial looks like new, there is "no lume left". you can't tell the time in the dark !
- the second hand is pure chrome & almost impossible to see in any light :-)
- According to the "japanese seamaster book" it is from 1974 though.
here are a few pics... Chip.. STOP laughing !
The bracelet is marked 1198/195 on the inside. If anyone knows of a source I'd appreciate it. ( Ofrei has gold plated links, bit not plain stainless steel :-( )
The watch has a screw down crown & dive bezel, & appears to have a solid back.
I heard a rumour that to get "into" the watch, you need to pull the crown & stem complelety out of the case ), the remove the crystal, with compressed air ( via the winding tube - where the crown & stem just were ).
Then you can remove the movement, dial & hands from the front.
So.... the burning question. Why is the watch only rated to 60M ?
According to todays standards, a 60M watch is OK for swimming & not much more.
If anyone has more info on these watches I'd appreciate it.
Finally, checking the "japanese Seamaser book" I see there is a very similar watch, with DAY & date !!
Damn!
everytime I think I have cleared my "wish" list, I find another :-)
Not one that you see everyday, and that's great!
