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Porsche · 3 August 2011, 04:43 PM

Hi all

I have two very old (20 years+) Seiko's, a diver and a dress watch (quartz). Both getting a bit beat-up, never been serviced, needed battery etc. So I sent to Seiko here in Sydney. They have quoted me over AU$300 (that's about US$4689, ha ha) to service them both.

I just need one beater, so thinking I'm better off spending approx $300 on a new auto Seiko diver (or similar). Have looked on Ebay, and there appear to be heaps available for between $150-$250. Even one or two Monsters! I assume they're all legit, or are cheap Seiko's faked as well?

Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions?
Get the old one/s repaired?
Buy a new one on Fleabay?
Get something other than a Seiko?

I'll start having a poke around the FS section here, but not sure there will be much available for my limited budget

Dan Pierce · 3 August 2011, 09:21 PM

John,

AU300.00 is $322.00 so if your Seiko's are near and dear to you I'd get them serviced. If not, you can add a couple new Seiko's. They sure are fun to collect, a great value for the money, and my Seiko collection is already into double digits.

dP

Mr. K · 4 August 2011, 11:02 PM

I'd get the old ones repaired. Old watches are like old friends, comforting to have around.

Porsche · 4 August 2011, 11:56 PM

Thanks Dan and Mark

Yes, there is a little sentimental value, so I just sent them the go-ahead!

I might post some pics when they get back here, and hope no-one is too offended by such lowly timepieces, ha ha

Appreciate the replies.

3 August 2011, 04:43 PM	#1
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Advice/guidance needed for daily beater? Hi all I have two very old (20 years+) Seiko's, a diver and a dress watch (quartz). Both getting a bit beat-up, never been serviced, needed battery etc. So I sent to Seiko here in Sydney. They have quoted me over AU$300 (that's about US$4689, ha ha) to service them both. I just need one beater, so thinking I'm better off spending approx $300 on a new auto Seiko diver (or similar). Have looked on Ebay, and there appear to be heaps available for between $150-$250. Even one or two Monsters! I assume they're all legit, or are cheap Seiko's faked as well? Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions? Get the old one/s repaired? Buy a new one on Fleabay? Get something other than a Seiko? I'll start having a poke around the FS section here, but not sure there will be much available for my limited budget __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

3 August 2011, 09:21 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,158	John, AU300.00 is $322.00 so if your Seiko's are near and dear to you I'd get them serviced. If not, you can add a couple new Seiko's. They sure are fun to collect, a great value for the money, and my Seiko collection is already into double digits. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

4 August 2011, 11:56 PM	#4
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Thanks Dan and Mark Yes, there is a little sentimental value, so I just sent them the go-ahead! I might post some pics when they get back here, and hope no-one is too offended by such lowly timepieces, ha ha Appreciate the replies. __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

4 August 2011, 11:02 PM	#3
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	I'd get the old ones repaired. Old watches are like old friends, comforting to have around.

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