I thought I'd start this thread as I just posted a pic of this 1953 Omega 2639 and forum regular Russ1965 said "If that watch could only speak". Indeed.

Apologies if there is a recent thread covering this but a quick search only turned up some older threads for me. So here it is

Call it patina, call is Wabi-Sabi or call it 'damaged' I know these sort of watches will not be loved by everybody, but that's exactly why I love them.

Having been in the watch game for a few decades (no I am…

*PATINA/WABI SABI THREAD*

Fully serviced by my certified watchmaker here in New Zealand – a March 1968 Seiko 6105-8000 "Slim Willard" in excellent condition.

Comes with a Veblenist leather strap (pictured on the watch) and a period correct vintage waffle rubber strap – both straps are in excellent condition.

Non screw down crown and very early serial number (first year of production) with "Proof/proof" designation.

19mm lugs.

Very rare and with all original parts – hands, dial, case, bezel, crown, crystal and…

1968 Seiko Slim Willard 6105-8000

Excellent condition King Seiko 4502-8010 dated to July 1970.

Running a 4502A movement beating at 36,000 bph hence the Hi Beat moniker.

Vintage Seiko at its finest!

Just been serviced by my certified watchmaker here in New Zealand and running superbly.

Chronometer certified and a rare model.

Gold medallion in excellent condition. Case in very good unpolished condition with sharp edges.

Unmarked original dial (not refinished) with perfect hands.

Comes on a genuine alligator strap…

Vintage King Seiko 4502-8010 chronometer

Reduced to $275
Excellent condition Seiko 7c43-7010. Perfect dial and hands, unpolished case showing original finishes.
Screw down crown working perfectly.
A relatively rare JDM variant with kanji date wheel, painted hands, and a high torque serviceable 7 jewel movement with a 200 meter depth rating.

FULLY SERVICED with new seals and pressure tested. Running on excellent quartz time.

Comes with a brand new unworn NATO and an AM jubilee bracelet.

Also included is a period Seiko box in mint…

Seiko 7c43-7010 December 1985

Excellent condition Seiko 7c43-7010. Perfect dial and hands, unpolished case showing original finishes.
Screw down crown working perfectly.
A relatively rare variant with painted hands, high torque movement and a serviceable 7 jewel movement.
New seals and pressure tested. Running on excellent quartz time.

Comes with a brand new onworn NATO and an AM jubilee bracelet.

Shipping from NZ via courier (we split the price).

Lots of reviews here and elsewhere buy with confidence.

$300 US…

Seiko 7c43-7010