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Post by xlimodriver on Dec 10, 2014 14:38:13 GMT -6
Hey! I bought this watch in the early '70's at the duty free in Miami airport. I've worn it almost every day for half my life. I've searched the Googles for info on finding a new band for it because after 40 some odd years it's shot. The watch was originally stainless steel but I had ir gold plated 20 years ago because it was looking worn. It still runs well except for gaining about a minute a week. The beveled cut crystal is still like new, without a scratch.  Any advice would help. |
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Post by CHIP on Dec 10, 2014 14:41:12 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum! It's hard to identify the model from this photo, do you have something sharper? Based on this photo, it looks like a proprietary design bracelet. That can make it tougher to find a replacement, especially if the watch was never made in gold plated color. ianmedium is the resident Seiko expert and he should be around shortly and chime in. |
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Post by Baco Noir on Dec 10, 2014 15:07:58 GMT -6
That'll be tough to match because of the aftermarket plating. If you can find the right band, you'll have to get them both plated again to match up.
If you can't find a NOS band, you might just put in a search on e-Bay for the Seiko Model 6309-8049 and see if a broken one pops up to buy it just for the band.
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by CHIP on Dec 10, 2014 15:10:40 GMT -6
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Post by iceman on Dec 10, 2014 15:11:50 GMT -6
Welcome to WWF, as mentioned ianmedium is the man to help |
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Post by Baco Noir on Dec 10, 2014 15:12:52 GMT -6
Looks dead on Chip! $45 is a great deal. I wonder if the coating on the case could be easily removed and the case refinished. I think I read somewhere that you can soak off PVD in hydrogen peroxide overnight - movement removed from the case of course - but that may have been DLC, not PVD. EDIT: Yes, they can but it isn't cheap. internationalwatchworks.com/dlcpvd-faqs/ |
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Post by ianmedium on Dec 10, 2014 15:42:32 GMT -6
Wow, you guys are great! I reckon you have it spot on Chip.
These faceted crystal Seiko's are wonderful and usually had some really bright colored dials as in this case.
If you look on the case back you will see a six digit serial number. If you could post that number as well as the four digit number to the left of six O'clock I will be able to determine which year it was made but I reckon Chip has the model spot on!
I am going to look through my 1970's catalogs now to see if I can find it!
OH, And welcome to the forum!
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Post by ianmedium on Dec 10, 2014 16:04:01 GMT -6
Looking at the one Chip showed which I reckon is the same then your looking around manufacture in 1976.
I have looked through all my catalogs but cannot find the exact match.
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Post by xlimodriver on Dec 10, 2014 16:39:39 GMT -6
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Post by rw16610 on Dec 10, 2014 17:34:42 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum!
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Post by CHIP on Dec 10, 2014 17:40:37 GMT -6
Yeah that's definitely the one.
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Post by tsirmans on Dec 10, 2014 18:20:09 GMT -6
See CHIP, look how great eBay is!!!  Welcome to the forum!! You'll love it here!!! |
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Post by CHIP on Dec 10, 2014 18:23:35 GMT -6
Oh be quiet tsirmans the enabler LOL! eBay is evil. |
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Post by tsirmans on Dec 10, 2014 18:30:57 GMT -6
Oh be quiet tsirmans the enabler LOL! eBay is evil. Lol!!! It's impossible to resist. You can spend hours lost in eBay land. A lot like Pinterest for all the crafty ppl. |
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Post by katgirl on Dec 10, 2014 18:53:54 GMT -6
Ebay is my friend.....
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