Couldn't resist it last night, managed to snag it despite competition.
Seiko 9943-8020 “Grand Quartz”, August 1978.
Diamond dust dial, 7J Twin Quartz, HAQ 10 seconds +- per year.
Arriving early next week.
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Vintage Grand Seiko Sharing Thread
Vintage Grand Seiko production began in 1960, and continued production of mechanical watches until the Quartz era in 1975. Seiko's 2 often competing Suwa and Daini factories both delivered a total of over 130 Grand Seiko references during this ti…
Continue readingVintage Seiko in Japan?
Hi all,
I will be travelling in the Kansai region this summer.
Are there any interesting vintage Seiko models that are cheaper in Japan?
Or are there any vintage Seiko models of note that cannot be found easily elsewhere besides Japan?
I am consid…
Continue readingSeiko Credor references – what’s the difference between 2F70-5380, 6730-5330, and all the similar models?
Hi everyone,
I’ve recently fallen down the rabbit hole of vintage Seiko Credor quartz watches, especially the stunning ones with blue agate dials powered by the ultra-thin 2F70 movement.
While digging around, I’ve come across what seems to be severa…
Continue readingWW2 Seikosha Watches
Hey all – found these WW2 era Seiko/Seikosha watches cleaning out my grandma's house. They are in excellent condition and I'm getting them serviced for a reasonable price. I've tried searching around and haven't found much info othe…
Continue readingIf you had one quartz watch…
Decided to get one quartz watch to add to my collection. GS SBGX261. Quartz collection done hehe. Got a steal at 1K! Came with a bracelet but I still need to size it up 😀.
Matte Black dial is awesome!
Continue readingDoes anyone know what these watches are?
Any idea as to whether they are desired/what they are worth? Where would I sell them? Would be from the 70s/80s and bought in Asia.
Thanks!
Will provide the references tomorrow when I’ll be with the watches. Pretty sure one is a 9029-6060 royal oak?…
Continue readingShow us your 7A28, 7A38 or 7A48 chronographs!
Forty-two years ago, Seiko released a series of groundbreaking watches. As the first analog quartz chronograph to appear on the market, the 7A28 was quite the revolution. It brought the accuracy of quartz to a classic chronograph display format. And wi…
Continue readingWSRUW: What Seiko Are You Wearing Today?
As the thread Seikos!!! nears 1,000 posts I think we should consider adding a section for Seiko. The area for other watch brands has the eta emblem on it. Seikos are highly regarded amoung most here, and I think it is time Seiko gets the recognition it…
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