Seiko Watches Picture Thread.

[Foxman2k]

Nice!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

TST GMTuna.
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very nice!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by brandrea

very nice!

Thanks, Brian!
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[SearChart]

Lets revive this cool thread

This hairspring from a caliber 7009 is at the end of the road, I sort of fixed it but it wasn't enough to make the balance work properly.



Automatic winding parts...



Close-up of the 7005's balance wheel, pre cleaning.



Studying...



Trying the OEM rubber strap, it's kinna comfortable but nothing beats a NATO strap Imo.



Venice





Seiko SXK007 in the pool.

[Dan Pierce]

Great work, Bas! I love to mod and tinker but you are much braver than me, my friend.
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[blcblc]

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Great work, Bas! I love to mod and tinker but you are much braver than me, my friend.
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Thanks Dan It's really not that hard.

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Lets revive this cool thread

This hairspring from a caliber 7009 is at the end of the road, I sort of fixed it but it wasn't enough to make the balance work properly.



Automatic winding parts...



Close-up of the 7005's balance wheel, pre cleaning.



Studying...



Trying the OEM rubber strap, it's kinna comfortable but nothing beats a NATO strap Imo.



Venice





Seiko SXK007 in the pool.

Very much impressed. I would not have the nerve. Venice looks amazing! I would love to visit there again someday.

[Dr. Robert]

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Great Seiko, Bob!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by incontrol

Very much impressed. I would not have the nerve. Venice looks amazing! I would love to visit there again someday.

Thanks Kevin, going to watchmaking school was the best decision I ever made. It's so great to work on movements and very rewarding when you fix them.

[guest1]

Originally Posted by SearChart

going to watchmaking school was the best decision I ever made.

I believe you Bas. I had the chance when my first watchmaker (dear friend who passed away) wanted to teach me, and this was 20 years ago, but I had other priorities. I regret that decision.

[jmiicustomz]

Originally Posted by Foxman2k

My grand seikos!

That is an ABSOLUTELY STUNNING blue dial GS. I would love to one day afford one! Great watch my friend, enjoy it!

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Great work, Bas! I love to mod and tinker but you are much braver than me, my friend.
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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by FTX I

I believe you Bas. I had the chance when my first watchmaker (dear friend who passed away) wanted to teach me, and this was 20 years ago, but I had other priorities. I regret that decision.

I'm sorry for your loss.

You can always try it as a hobby, the timezone courses are reasonably affordable and I believe they're quite good as well

[guest1]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I'm sorry for your loss.

You can always try it as a hobby, the timezone courses are reasonably affordable and I believe they're quite good as well

Thanks buddy.

[Nsx_23]

[jinikari01]

[SearChart]

Working on this old and banged up Seiko 6119C, it's missing a few screws and the part for the quickset date, but apart from that it's sorta running

[4Panerais]

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[Nsx_23]

Anyone bought the new 6309 reissue yet?

[J!m]

I just picked up a pre-owned SKX007 with a few additional bracelets.

It had the bezel insert changed so I'll be changing that back, and the aftermarket solid "oyster" bracelet is pretty hefty- reminds me of an Omega bracelet.

Anyway, here it is!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by J!m

I just picked up a pre-owned SKX007 with a few additional bracelets.

It had the bezel insert changed so I'll be changing that back, and the aftermarket solid "oyster" bracelet is pretty hefty- reminds me of an Omega bracelet.

Anyway, here it is!

Very cool configuration, Congrats

[SearChart]

Love this caseback

[J!m]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Very cool configuration, Congrats

Thanks but I can't take credit- former owner decided on the insert and bracelet... I have the OEM Seiko "Oyster" but I need a pin to add a link back in. Former owner had small wrists! I was able to scrounge a screw in my junk box to add a link to this bracelet.

These watches are absolute tanks. Although they are rated for 200m I would not be surprised if they survived twice that depth right after a service. Very comfortable case shape too. Smooth and refined, although I'd work the crown guards a bit differently if I was designing it. I my grab a cheap K version and reshape the case and do some other mods like Dan is doing!

[J!m]

I just gave the bracelet and case a "Rolex" style brush/polish. Bracelet looks a lot better. I also installed the original insert even tough the pip is missing. That looks A LOT better than the PO one.

[Shivalry]

My SKX007 on a strapcode super oyster bracelet. Gift from my fiancé and I love it as much as my Rolex (if not more)




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[J!m]

Seiko: the worst kept secret in quality watches...

[Nsx_23]

Tempted.

To the above posters - accuracy wise, what's been your experience with entry level Seiko mechanicals?

[J!m]

Mine's good enough. I have a timegrapher app but need to dig out the earbud microphone. Overall it seems fine but probably not within seconds a day.

Since I rotate it in with others I just check and set if I feel the need when I put it on.

Those prospex you show are another league- not entry level at all.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by J!m

I just gave the bracelet and case a "Rolex" style brush/polish. Bracelet looks a lot better. I also installed the original insert even tough the pip is missing. That looks A LOT better than the PO one.

I agree, the PO is nice but nothing beats the original bezel insert on the 007.

Enjoy