4 Jul 2013

SOLD: SEIKO Automatic Diver 6105-8119 (April 1976)


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

Production date: April 1976.
Case dimension:
  • Width: 45 mm (excludes crown).
  • Thickness: 13 mm.
  • Lug: 19 mm.
Description:
All original including the original Dome Hardlex Crystal.
Very good condition with original factory finish (see enclosed pictures).
Bezel rotates bi-directionally. Bezel rotates and clicks firmly.
Case and caseback have small scratches but overall this is a very clean example.
Movement and quick-set date setting mechanism are working well. Movement was completely overhauled by SEIKO service center on October 2011. Accuracy is within original factory specification. Power reserve is 47 hours.
Original crown locks as it should.
All new gaskets (crystal, crown, caseback, and bezel 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. FREE shipping with insurance in Indonesia.


























16 Jun 2013

SOLD: SEIKO Quartz Diver 6458-600B White Dial (May 1984)


Up for sale is my SEIKO Quartz Diver 6458-600B white dial. This is a JDM (Japanese domestic market) mid-size quartz diver.

Production date: May 1984.
Case dimension:
  • Width: 38 mm (excludes crown).
  • Thickness: 11 mm.
  • Lug: 19 mm.
Description:
All-original.
Original dial and hands in good condition. Lumes on index markers and hands still glow faintly.
Original bezel rotates bi-directionally with 60 clicks. Bezel clicks firmly without play.
Original bezel insert is in good condition.
Original crystal is in good condition and untouched.
Case and caseback are in good condition and untouched.
Quartz movement is working well. Quick-set day and date are working well. Accuracy is within original SEIKO specifications.
Crown locks in 2.5x full turn.
Battery was replaced on May 2012 with SEIKO OEM SR1130SW battery.
Water resistant is unknown.
Complete with original GL13A-19 rubber strap and buckle.
Price: SOLD. FREE shipping within Indonesia.











9 May 2012

SEIKO Automatic Diver 6306-7001 Restoration


Here are some before-and-after pictures showing the restoration of vintage SEIKO automatic diver 6306-7001 from October 1978. The whole case is stripped down and cleaned. Complete movement service. New dome sapphire glass with blue AR coating on the underside, brings out the beauty of the excellent patina dial. A very faithful repro bezel insert with correct lume pip and slanted surface. Complete new gaskets (case back, crown, crystal, bezel), good to dive again.




Watch is sold. Thanks for reading.

8 May 2012

SOLD: SEIKO Automatic Chronograph 6S37-0010 SBDS001 FLIGHT MASTER


Up for sale is my SEIKO Automatic Chronograph 6S37-0010 SBDS001 FLIGHT MASTER.

Production date: December 2000.
Case dimension:
  • Width: 45 mm (excludes crown).
  • Thickness: 15 mm.
  • Lug: 20 mm.
Description:
All original.
Case and bracelet are made of solid titanium.
Dial and hands are in good condition.
Bezel has scratches.
Crystal in good condition.
Case and lugs have scratches.
Display case back in good condition.
Movement, day-date setting mechanism, and chronograph functions are in good working condition. Last serviced December 2006 in Japan (receipt included). Accuracy within specification. Power reserve 48 hours.
Screw down crown locks in 1.5x full turn.
Not water-pressure tested. Water resistant is unknown.
Bracelet and buckle have scratches. Bracelet will fit up to 7.5 inch wrist.
Complete with original SEIKO PROSPEX box and manual book.
Price:
  • Worldwide: US$ 1,360 + actual shipping cost. (SOLD)

The bad: Bezel, case, lugs, bracelet, and buckle have scratches.