Just checking in to see what image host everyone here is using. I was using Imgur for the longest time, but have come to find that many can't view the photos once linked to the forums. I tried ImgBB, but that one doesn't seem to work as see…
Continue reading6105-8000 Slim Willard Proof/Proof- Authenticity Check
Just picked up this 6105-8000 Proof/Proof and it’s in excellent condition. As far as I can tell the crystal for sure isn’t original but wondering if the dial and handset are original.
Continue readingAlpinist spring bar tip size
Can anyone please advise the correct tip diameter for the 19mm spring bars for the "1959 Modern Reinterpretation Alpinists?" Not the main body or length of the spring bar, but the actual tip that goes into the lug hole. I'm seeing everyt…
Continue readingAny Seiko 5 – Sapphire Crystal?
Did Seiko ever sell any Seiko 5 models with sapphire crystal?
Continue readingNew Seiko SPD 317 I just picked up ; update
Hello All,
Well, I finally gave in to temptation and bought a new Seiko slim turtle. I saw this watch in a video a while back and was intrigued by it. I understand these were just recently discontinued by Seiko, so I figured to get one while a new o…
SKX vs Turtle hands
Simple question… Are the OEM hour and minute hands on the SRP Turtle (SRP777/SRPE93) identical to those on the SKX007?
Continue readingThis is how Ebay treats fake watches 🫣
Yesterday I reported this POS crappy watch to Ebay (being sold by someone with only 1 feedback), telling them it is a badly-done fake. My intention was of course to protect any buyer who is uninformed from being scammed. They thanked me and said they w…
Continue readingSeiko Presage Chrono SRQ023
Hi Guys
just picked this up – NOS so heavily discounted from my local independent Seiko dealer. I think its a beauty – I have the 8R48 in another watch and its been solid as a rock and stable time-keeper for 5years. This has been sat on the shelves for…
New Seiko SPD 317 I just picked up
Hello All,
Well, I finally gave in to temptation and bought a new Seiko slim turtle. I saw this watch in a video a while back and was intrigued by it. I understand these were just recently discontinued by Seiko, so I figured to get one while a new o…
Seiko QR 3863-8000
I am desperately looking for a replacement crystal for a
Seiko QR 3863-8000.
It is a 9-sided cut faceted crystal. Some sour…
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