27 Mar 2010

SOLD: SEIKO Automatic Diver 6309-7040 #2


Up for sale is a SEIKO Automatic Diver 6309-7040.

Production date: March 1979.
Case dimension:
  • Width: 44 mm (excludes crown).
  • Thickness: 13 mm.
  • Lug: 22 mm.
Description:
As far as I know, all original parts.
Original Suwa dial in fair condition. Some text on dial code around 6 o'clock has faded. Lume on index markers still glows faintly. Some minute markers on chapter ring has faded.
Original hands probably have been relumed in the past. Glow faintly.
Bezel rotates bi-directionally and clicks firmly with no play.
Original bezel insert has defect between 15 and 16 minute.
Original crystal has been polished and clean.
Case and case back are in nice condition considering the age. Have some scratches and dents but untouched. Edges and corners are still well-defined. Machining hair lines on case are still visible. Embossed Tsunami logo on case back still have grainy wave background.
Movement and day-date setting mechanism are working well. Movement was serviced on February 2010 and regulated on March 2010. Accuracy is within spec.
Crown locks in 1.75x full turn.
Not water-pressure tested. Water resistant is unknown.
Comes with brand new original SEIKO B22 rubber strap and original SEIKO fat spring bars (used).
Price: SOLD.

The bad: Some text on dial code around 6 o'clock has faded. Some minute markers on chapter ring has faded.

15 Mar 2010

SEIKO Automatic Diver 7S26-0020 SKX007


SEIKO Automatic Diver 7S26-0020 SKX007

Probably one of the most popular modern SEIKO diver. SEIKO SKX007 is actually a remake of the classic quartz diver 7548-7000 from the late 1970s. The differences are:
  • 7S26 automatic movement on SKX007 vs. 7548 quartz movement.
  • "DIVER'S 200m" inscription on SKX007 vs. "DIVER'S 150m" or "WATER 150m RESIST" on 7548-7000.
  • Crown construction and position.
  • Smaller bezel lume pip on SKX007.
SKX007 is the only watch I purchased brand new. I don't wear it too often because it competes with my SEIKO 6309-7049 and SEIKO PMMM. But it is definitely a keeper because it is the watch I wore on my wedding day.

14 Mar 2010

SOLD: SEIKO Automatic Diver 7002-700A


Up for sale is a SEIKO Automatic Diver 7002-700A.

Production date: February 1995.
Case dimension:
  • Width: 42 mm (excludes crown).
  • Thickness: 13 mm.
  • Lug: 22 mm.
Description:
As far as I know, all original parts.
Original dial and hands in very good condition. Lume on hands and index markers clean and still glow dimly.
Bezel rotates bi-directional and clicks firmly with no play.
Original pepsi bezel insert in very good condition.
Crystal is clean with no scratch.
Case and case back have been polished like new.
Movement and day-date setting mechanism are working well. Overhauled and serviced by Loy Albelda, on September 2009. Accuracy is within spec.
Crown locks in 1.5x full turn.
Pressure tested by Loy on September 2009. Watch is water resistant.
Comes with brand new olive Zulu nylon strap and aftermarket ladder-type fat spring bar.
Price: SOLD.