As I generally prefer my watches on a bracelet rather than on a strap I went ahead and got the Seiko bracelet for my Willard.
I read online where some reviewers said that the bracelet doesn't fit well on the watch, but I don't find this to be…
Diver’s Watch Regulations Affecting Design/Reissues
So, I saw someone say somewhere that a change in regulations now requires diver's watches to have lume on all 12 hours in order to call it a diver's watch. Change to ISO 6425? I can't find anything official on this topic.
Anyway, we…
Continue readingReplacement Seiko 5 GMT spring bar question
I just picked up an SSK001K1 GMT and really loving it! However, I went to put the watch on a NATO strap and realized the spring bars it came with for thr bracelet were not the 2.5mm and 1.1mm tipped ones I use in my SKX009. It seems the 1.1mm tips on t…
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Been a Swiss collector snd buff for over 40 years. First Seiko other than a cheapie in middle school. Great forum!
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issues finding the right crystal for a 6309-547A
I'm refurbishing and servicing this this 6309-547A. All of the crystal databases don't list this specific model…. but from what I can tell, I think the crystal that would fit is the BA0W97LN00…
Has anyone dealt with this before? It seems…
Continue readingSentimental Seiko
Hey guys,
I’m doing a favor for a friend of mine. After many years lost, and much searching, he finally rediscovered his grandfather’s retirement watch.
In addition to finding out more about the watch in general for sentimental reasons, he is also c…
Continue readingExperimenting with a stonewashed finish (SNZG17)
Hello Friends! I just did a little experiment that I think turned out well so I figured I'd share with anyone who might be interested. It is involving putting a stonewashed finish on a Seiko SNZG17. First of all, I know that a mod like this is …
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Model ref search returned nothing.
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Just found here and here (©jdm_seiko_watch) – plenty of great and detailed images at both links
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Continue readingSkx007 Does this look right?
I found what I believe is a seiko skx007 for sale, but I’m confused on the configuration.
Im assuming they put an aftermarket bezel and bezel insert on it and im also assuming the bracelet is aftermarket as well because it’s an oyster. What threw me of…
Seiko 6R35 movement
It wasn’t until recently, after purchasing a Seiko Sumo, that I’ve came face to face with the 6R35 movement. The watch wasn’t new but it was in very good condition. Pick it up, took it home, cleaned the bracelet, gave it a good hand-wind and started to…
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