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Post by charlie3755 on Jan 26, 2017 12:27:40 GMT -6
I missed this before. I wondered if you found out anything more about the watch? First thing that struck me was the hands. My question would be if they had been color matched / relumed at some point? These look too clean in comparison to the dial lume plots.
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Post by charlie3755 on Jan 26, 2017 12:23:08 GMT -6
Very nice. Theres some definite character there! Congratulations!
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Post by charlie3755 on Jan 26, 2017 12:21:40 GMT -6
two awesome watches and great shots of both CHIP
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Post by charlie3755 on Jan 26, 2017 12:06:18 GMT -6
Continuing with the Seiko start to the day, albeit with one from 1975
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Post by charlie3755 on Jan 26, 2017 12:01:39 GMT -6
Mark,
I too am saddened to hear about your loss.
Prayers to you and the family during this difficult time.
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Post by charlie3755 on Jan 2, 2017 20:06:47 GMT -6
A bit late getting to this wonderful thread! Funny, I keep looking at vintage Seikos, Grand Seikos but have not taken the plunge lately. There is apparently an excellent watchmaker in Vancouver as well who could take care of all the servicing. Looking forward to more pics. Thanks, Carl Hello Carl, Pay the man a visit! There are so many good vintage dealers and watchmakers out there. Most of the fun is in finding out who they are. Its early days for me with the 70's Seiko's but there are a handful of watches that I have identified, that I would like to acquire. It may take a while to find the all original examples that I am looking for but ends up with a lot of learning along the way. Cheers Mark
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 24, 2016 14:54:28 GMT -6
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 11, 2016 19:22:41 GMT -6
In moving around the watch world, I find myself consistently coming back to vintage Seiko's. I recently acquired an all original Seiko 6139-6005 Pogue from December 1971, purchased from a reputable seller, on the OF. With no recent service history my next step was to get the watch serviced. Who better to send it to than Spencer Klein - wornandwound.com/interview-spencer-klein-watchmaker-seiko-specialist/ . I sent him and email and he asked me to send the watch to him in Fort Collins. Spencer explained that he would complete and initial evaluation of the watch and send me the video. When the service is complete he will furnish me with a second video, explaining what all he had done to the watch, during the service. Here is a couple of quick pictures taken of the watch before I sent it off: Here is the initial evaluation by Spencer. I will post more pictures when the watch is back with me, as well as the completion video. Tom Hickman (UK) is another great resource for vintage Seiko's - result is an another incoming - a 6138-0030 Kakume from January 1974 - expected to arrive any day.
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Post by charlie3755 on Oct 31, 2016 9:48:48 GMT -6
It's a matte dial day
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Post by charlie3755 on Oct 30, 2016 18:04:49 GMT -6
Just finished putting in some backyard low voltage lighting - dusk to dawn
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Post by charlie3755 on Oct 26, 2016 7:45:30 GMT -6
The elusive repeating GS logo: Love the blue dial
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Post by charlie3755 on Oct 25, 2016 14:03:00 GMT -6
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Post by charlie3755 on Oct 21, 2016 8:36:53 GMT -6
Fabulous collection Carl.. Congratulations!
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Post by charlie3755 on Sept 5, 2016 13:03:56 GMT -6
charlie3755 I wish I could find a nice older datejust like those one day. The older Datejusts are great, 36mm is a nice size, the fly under the radar and they don't cost a fortune (yet) , I love my 1957 6605. I really appreciate all of the compliments and comments. Nicko that 6605 is a great classic. I have come to really appreciate theses 36mm classics. They are an interesting watch to study and learn about. So many variants and I find them very comfortable to wear. Since my original post, I have taken a closer look at the Blue 1603, as a package, and decided not to hold it. The Black one on the other hand is so complete, I doubt there is a better example out there. I plan to continue to learn more about them in the hope that I can add other examples to build a collection. I would be happy to weigh in on anything you might come across aquajoeI sourced some 558 end pieces recently and can now wear this 1971 1601 Wide Boy on my GMT 78360 bracelet.
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Post by charlie3755 on Sept 2, 2016 11:30:03 GMT -6
Fedex just arrived. I found these a week apart and could not let either of them pass by. I have been looking for an original Blue and stumbled upon the Black. Black Matte Dial 1603 with stick markers, purchased in 1972, has spent most of its life in a safe before it was headed for an estate sale. A collector in Canada heard about it and scooped it up for himself. It went to RSC for its first service (ever) in July 2016. All original including full 22 link 6251H bracelet stamped I72 with 55 ends no stretch! Only adjustment by Rolex was to reduce the bracelet back to 22 links from 24. The original owner had two links added by the AD when he bought it in 1972. Rolex Warranty card valid for another 2 years, all service paperwork included and the 2 extra links. Blue Dial 1603 with baton / beveled markers, originally purchased in June 1974. Original Box, punched Warranty Papers and purchase receipt. It came on a later 62510H D link with 20 links and 555 ends. Original 6251H bracelet sadly is no longer. That was not a deal breaker for me. It is very challenging finding painted dials from this era that have no evidence of paint flecking, dragging or edge damage.
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