SOLD: SEIKO Alarm-Chronograph A714-5009 "Running Man"

Up for sale is my SEIKO Alarm-Chronograph A714-5009 "Running Man".

Production date: May 1983.
Case dimension:

• Width: 36 mm (excludes pushers).
• Thickness: 8 mm.
• Lug: 20 mm.

Description:
All original.
LCD display in fair condition.
Original crystal has scratches but untouched.
Case and case back are in fair condition with some scratches and swirlies, but no serious dents. Edges, corners, and original factory machining lines on top surface are still visible.
Movement is in good condition. All functions are in good working condition:

• Time,
• Annual calendar,
• Alarm,
• Chronograph,
• Chime,
• Light.

Service history and last battery replacement unknown.
Not water-pressure tested. Water resistant is unknown.
Comes with aftermarket CASIO rubber strap, no bracelet.
Price: SOLD.

SOLD: SEIKO Automatic Diver 6309-7049

Up for sale is my SEIKO Automatic Diver 6309-7049.

Production date: June 1981.
Case dimension:

• Width: 44 mm (excludes crown).
• Thickness: 13 mm.
• Lug: 22 mm.

Description:
All original.
Original dial and hands in good condition. Lume on dial and hands glow weakly and fade away quickly.
Bezel rotates bi-directionally and clicks with no play.
Bezel insert is full of scratch and slightly bent at 50 minute position.
Original crystal has scratches but untouched.
Case and case back are in fair condition with scratches and swirlies, but no serious dents. Case back has tool scratch. Edges, corners, and original factory machining lines on top surface are still visible.
Movement and day-date setting mechanism are in good condition. Fully serviced by SEIKO Service Center, Jakarta on March 2012. Accuracy is within original factory specifications.
Caseback and bezel gaskets have been replaced with brand new genuine SEIKO gaskets on May 2012.
Original crown locks in 1.75x full turn.
Not water-pressure tested. Water resistant is unknown.
Selling head only. Z-22 flat-vent rubber strap in pictures is not included.
Price: SOLD.

The bad: Bezel insert is full of scratch and slightly bent at 50 minute position. Original crystal has scratches. Tool scratch on case back.

SOLD: SEIKO Automatic Diver 6105-8119

Up for sale is my SEIKO Automatic Diver 6105-8119.

Production date: September 1974.
Case dimension:

• Width: 45 mm (excludes crown).
• Thickness: 13 mm.
• Lug: 19 mm.

Description:
All original parts except for the reproduction dome crystal.
Original dial and hands in fair condition with small black spots. "SEIKO" inscription on dial has become darker due to age. Lume on dial and hands have turned into creamy color due to age.
Bezel rotates bi-directionally. Bezel rotates and clicks firmly.
Original bezel insert is in fair condition with some scratches.
Dome crystal is not original, but it is a faithful reproduction of the original.
Case and caseback have scratches. Upper part of the case has been lightly brushed. There is a dent around lower part of the crown guard (see picture below). Edges are still firm.
Movement and quick-set date setting mechanism are working well. Movement was completely overhauled by SEIKO service center on March 2012. Accuracy is within original factory specification.
Original crown locks as it should.
All new gaskets except for crown gasket.
Not water-pressure tested.
Comes with William Jean's excellent reproduction of vintage "waffle" strap, the same type of rubber strap when this watch came out of the factory.
Price: SOLD.

The bad: "SEIKO" inscription on dial has become darker due to age. Dent around lower part of the crown guard.

SEIKO Collection the Year 2011

A selection of very special watches from 2011 that make it to 2012.

Happy new year 2012 and all the best for the days to come.