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tjfslaughter · 1 May 2018, 09:51 AM

I have had this watch a while. It has taken a beating but keeps good time. I need to replace the bracelet. Do you guys have any good sources.

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Sjmoore11 · 1 May 2018, 10:38 AM

That’s a well used watch for sure. Lots of great options for seiko bracelet upgrades; check out uncleseiko.com or Strapcode.

KeithP · 1 May 2018, 12:15 PM

Strapcode super jubilee!
Great peice - keep the bezel insert!

toxicavenger · 1 May 2018, 01:59 PM

I personally wouldn't replace it unless it is broke. You can adjust the links on it with a pair of needle nose pliers to make it new again.

denmanproject · 1 May 2018, 02:30 PM

Strapcode, eBay

tjfslaughter · 1 May 2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithP

Strapcode super jubilee!
Great peice - keep the bezel insert!

I ordered a bracelet on Ebay, I plan on keeping the insert.

spoilsofwar01 · 1 May 2018, 11:55 PM

I've previously owned one of these, it came on a cheap leather strap that I swapped for a Green Nato...... at the time I thought it was a real impressive watch,

5 years on and I now have a Rolex submariner, wearing it I realise that the Seiko was but a stepping stone, I've since moved it on to fund a Rolex Explorer, Id buy another to sell on but in my opinion once you own a Rolex Submariner there's no substitute.

Enjoy your Seiko

Ian Macdermott · 2 May 2018, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tjfslaughter

I ordered a bracelet on Ebay, I plan on keeping the insert.

Good choice

Insert looks great shame it don`t fit a GMT Rolex fanboys would pay a fortune for it

tjfslaughter · 3 May 2018, 10:04 AM

Bracelet should be here in a day or two. I haven’t worn this watch in years but it is keeping good time and still shines in the dark.

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tjfslaughter · 3 May 2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

I've previously owned one of these, it came on a cheap leather strap that I swapped for a Green Nato...... at the time I thought it was a real impressive watch,

5 years on and I now have a Rolex submariner, wearing it I realise that the Seiko was but a stepping stone, I've since moved it on to fund a Rolex Explorer, Id buy another to sell on but in my opinion once you own a Rolex Submariner there's no substitute.

Enjoy your Seiko

This watch and the abuse I put it through has good and bad memories. Not getting rid of it anytime soon. I have purchased other watches but this one is special.

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oldman2005 · 3 May 2018, 01:36 PM

Wow, that's a very well loved Seiko

schoolboy · 9 May 2018, 03:36 AM

Nice looking piece that's for sure.

I feel like this watch tells a good story (or a few good stories)

schoolboy · 9 May 2018, 03:37 AM

What's the reference number on this watch?

Is this an skx009?

tjfslaughter · 9 May 2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

What's the reference number on this watch?

Is this an skx009?

Looks like it is a 7S26-0029

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schoolboy · 11 May 2018, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tjfslaughter

Looks like it is a 7S26-0029

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Thanks!

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J!m · 11 May 2018, 01:16 AM

I have the black bezel version (SKX 007). The red/blue bezel is the SKX 009, yes.

7S26 is the movement...

Wearing mine now, Japan version (has the "J" suffix after the SKX 007J) and also lists "21 Jewels" under the 200m depth rating.

It is right at home in my collection, which includes Rolex 1680, Tudor 9411 and Speedmaster Mk. II. These are 'nuke-proof', accurate and hold their own against anything out there.

tjfslaughter · 11 May 2018, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J!m

I have the black bezel version (SKX 007). The red/blue bezel is the SKX 009, yes.

7S26 is the movement...

Wearing mine now, Japan version (has the "J" suffix after the SKX 007J) and also lists "21 Jewels" under the 200m depth rating.

It is right at home in my collection, which includes Rolex 1680, Tudor 9411 and Speedmaster Mk. II. These are 'nuke-proof', accurate and hold their own against anything out there.

Do you have any idea the years of production on this watch?

I purchased it used from a friend in 2002.

schoolboy · 11 May 2018, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J!m

I have the black bezel version (SKX 007). The red/blue bezel is the SKX 009, yes.

7S26 is the movement...

Wearing mine now, Japan version (has the "J" suffix after the SKX 007J) and also lists "21 Jewels" under the 200m depth rating.

It is right at home in my collection, which includes Rolex 1680, Tudor 9411 and Speedmaster Mk. II. These are 'nuke-proof', accurate and hold their own against anything out there.

Thanks Jim

spoilsofwar01 · 14 May 2018, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjfslaughter

This watch and the abuse I put it through has good and bad memories. Not getting rid of it anytime soon. I have purchased other watches but this one is special.

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sure and don't get me wrong as I have my Uncles 1950's emperor, again this to me is a very special watch and well worth the paying out on a full service that cost me more that the watch was worth...but its special to me so worth every penny paid to keep it alive.

1 May 2018, 09:51 AM	#1
tjfslaughter Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 102	Seiko dive watch restore I have had this watch a while. It has taken a beating but keeps good time. I need to replace the bracelet. Do you guys have any good sources. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 May 2018, 11:55 PM	#7
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	I previously owned..... I've previously owned one of these, it came on a cheap leather strap that I swapped for a Green Nato...... at the time I thought it was a real impressive watch, 5 years on and I now have a Rolex submariner, wearing it I realise that the Seiko was but a stepping stone, I've since moved it on to fund a Rolex Explorer, Id buy another to sell on but in my opinion once you own a Rolex Submariner there's no substitute. Enjoy your Seiko

1 May 2018, 10:38 AM	#2
Sjmoore11 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 694	That’s a well used watch for sure. Lots of great options for seiko bracelet upgrades; check out uncleseiko.com or Strapcode.

1 May 2018, 12:15 PM	#3
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Strapcode super jubilee! Great peice - keep the bezel insert!

1 May 2018, 01:59 PM	#4
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	I personally wouldn't replace it unless it is broke. You can adjust the links on it with a pair of needle nose pliers to make it new again.

1 May 2018, 02:30 PM	#5
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Strapcode, eBay

3 May 2018, 10:04 AM	#9
tjfslaughter Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 102	Bracelet should be here in a day or two. I haven’t worn this watch in years but it is keeping good time and still shines in the dark. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 May 2018, 01:36 PM	#11
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Wow, that's a very well loved Seiko

9 May 2018, 03:36 AM	#12
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Nice looking piece that's for sure. I feel like this watch tells a good story (or a few good stories)

9 May 2018, 03:37 AM	#13
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	What's the reference number on this watch? Is this an skx009?

11 May 2018, 01:16 AM	#16
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	I have the black bezel version (SKX 007). The red/blue bezel is the SKX 009, yes. 7S26 is the movement... Wearing mine now, Japan version (has the "J" suffix after the SKX 007J) and also lists "21 Jewels" under the 200m depth rating. It is right at home in my collection, which includes Rolex 1680, Tudor 9411 and Speedmaster Mk. II. These are 'nuke-proof', accurate and hold their own against anything out there.

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