Comments on: To Better Know a Movement: The Seiko Classics http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/ Since 2004 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:12:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Barrie Northorp http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-255157 Barrie Northorp Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:21 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-255157 <a href="#comment-196306" rel="nofollow">@Jan Mora </a> Hi ! just googling watches and came across you. i also own the above described Seiko serial # 6106-8209. Purchased at a jewelers in Topanga Plaza Canoga Park CA about 1962. But heres the kicker!! I also have a Bulova Accutron purchased 1968 at a watchmakers in Reseda CA The very first battery powered watch I believe! Stainless Steel though! Both are still working! Best Regards!!!! Barrie @Jan Mora
Hi ! just googling watches and came across you. i also own the above described Seiko serial # 6106-8209. Purchased at a jewelers in Topanga Plaza Canoga Park CA about 1962. But heres the kicker!! I also have a Bulova Accutron purchased 1968 at a watchmakers in Reseda CA The very first battery powered watch I believe! Stainless Steel though! Both are still working! Best Regards!!!! Barrie

]]> By: Jan Mora http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-196306 Jan Mora Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:51:52 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-196306 My dad passed (80 yrs old) and I inherited his Seiko Automatic DX 17 jewels water resistant no. 6106-7589 stainless steal green face with hidden stem w/day and date on face. No numbers on face with a swipe hand. I also inherited my dad's Bulova Accutron, 18 kt gold case that I believe he got when he retired in 1976. I would like to know if these watches are worth anything if I should take them to get cleaned/inspected. They both run, except the Seiko the month and day are off. My dad passed (80 yrs old) and I inherited his Seiko Automatic DX 17 jewels water resistant no. 6106-7589 stainless steal green face with hidden stem w/day and date on face. No numbers on face with a swipe hand. I also inherited my dad’s Bulova Accutron, 18 kt gold case that I believe he got when he retired in 1976. I would like to know if these watches are worth anything if I should take them to get cleaned/inspected. They both run, except the Seiko the month and day are off.

]]> By: Nigel http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-176090 Nigel Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:57:00 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-176090 Mine is a <a href="”www.countspin.com”" rel="nofollow">Seiko</a> Pilot <a href="”www.countspin.com”" rel="nofollow">Chronograph</a> SNAB69P1... beautiful piece, tough as nails! Just a plug for CountSpin -- they have yummy deals on <a href="”www.countspin.com”" rel="nofollow">Seiko</a> every Tuesday and Saturday. Mine is a Seiko Pilot Chronograph SNAB69P1… beautiful piece, tough as nails! Just a plug for CountSpin — they have yummy deals on Seiko every Tuesday and Saturday.

]]> By: Bruce http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-174802 Bruce Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:42:26 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-174802 Correction to the above post: The movement is even more classical :) It is the 7005-8032 of the late 1960's - mid 1970's and is an all-metal movement. (By the 1980's, during the 7009 era, Seiko used more plastic gears and date discs to save costs). Sorry for the mistake. Correction to the above post: The movement is even more classical :)

It is the 7005-8032 of the late 1960’s – mid 1970’s and is an all-metal movement. (By the 1980’s, during the 7009 era, Seiko used more plastic gears and date discs to save costs).

Sorry for the mistake.

]]> By: Bruce http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-174781 Bruce Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:08:51 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-174781 My September 1971 17-jewel, stainless-steel, date-only, black-dial, water resistant, automatic has the 6309 movement. This watch was given to me for Xmas, 1972 and over the past 36 years has only visited a watchmaker twice - each time for a clean and once for a crystal replacement also. The watch is in pretty good condition considering its age, with only light burnishing and wear of the stainless steel case and back. I wear it at least a couple of days per week - it continues to run for about 30 hours after being removed. This old watch is a much-loved favourite and will probably be with me when I die. I hope so, then my son can inherit it. :) BK My September 1971 17-jewel, stainless-steel, date-only, black-dial, water resistant, automatic has the 6309 movement.
This watch was given to me for Xmas, 1972 and over the past 36 years has only visited a watchmaker twice – each time for a clean and once for a crystal replacement also.
The watch is in pretty good condition considering its age, with only light burnishing and wear of the stainless steel case and back.

I wear it at least a couple of days per week – it continues to run for about 30 hours after being removed.

This old watch is a much-loved favourite and will probably be with me when I die. I hope so, then my son can inherit it. :)

BK

]]> By: Peter Rogers http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-131226 Peter Rogers Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:38:10 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-131226 Hi. I have a Seiko Navigator 6117-6410 which I purchased brand new in mid 1970 on board a Union Castle mail ship, the "Pendennis Castle" whilst travelling to Cape Town from the UK. The watch still runs perfectly and still has it's original Seiko bracelet. It has a few slight scratches on the glass but otherwise is in great shape. I do not have the box or paperwork anymore but wondered how much it would be worth ? Thanks Hi.
I have a Seiko Navigator 6117-6410 which I purchased brand new in mid 1970 on board a Union Castle mail ship, the “Pendennis Castle” whilst travelling to Cape Town from the UK. The watch still runs perfectly and still has it’s original Seiko bracelet. It has a few slight scratches on the glass but otherwise is in great shape. I do not have the box or paperwork anymore but wondered how much it would be worth ?
Thanks

]]> By: mike http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-8253 mike Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:34:50 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-8253 CATS! This explains the bidding wars on ebay for these watches now...thanks for nothing, guys ;) Actually, very informative post, but badly timed for me... CATS! This explains the bidding wars on ebay for these watches now…thanks for nothing, guys ;)

Actually, very informative post, but badly timed for me…

]]> By: Cruel but Fair http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-8247 Cruel but Fair Wed, 04 Oct 2006 23:02:24 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-8247 WWR, I have a heart-rending story here. I have never owned a quality watch. Ever. here on WWR, I have been turned on to the world of fine watches. I've looked over each style with intense scrutiny. But most of them are out of my price range. Out of all I have seen, there are just one or two I would really go out of my way to obtain if I could. So, an amazing coincidence occured. I had a chance to pick up my one of my 'dream watches' this week on ebay. A Mondaine Swiss Railways watch. Something I could never pay full price for. It was damaged-- scratched face--so I placed a beginning bid of just twenty dollars--! And remarkably, that bid held at that price for four days! I felt I had it in the bag. But then, at the last minute on the last day of the auction, some guy comes along and half-heartedly nabs it away from me with a bid of $22.50. Without blinking an eye. unfortunately, I had fallen asleep! Egad. He probably didn't even think twice about it. probably wanted it for parts. So I emailed the seller. Mind you, I just wanted to share with him, my story of woe--I was curious as well, to see if he had any more deals like that. He had commented that he was "just trying to reduce his collection", after all. So I wrote him, at length, explaining how much owning a Mondaine would mean to me. His reply? "Sorry, auction's over. The item went to the highest bidder. Better luck next time." GrrrrrrrooooOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUWWwwwwwwwl! Yeah I KNOW that is the facts, mister! I just wanted some sympathy! How about it? Sheeesh! WWR, I have a heart-rending story here.

I have never owned a quality watch. Ever. here on WWR, I have been turned on to the world of fine watches. I’ve looked over each style with intense scrutiny. But most of them are out of my price range. Out of all I have seen, there are just one or two I would really go out of my way to obtain if I could.

So, an amazing coincidence occured. I had a chance to pick up my one of my ‘dream watches’ this week on ebay. A Mondaine Swiss Railways watch. Something I could never pay full price for. It was damaged– scratched face–so I placed a beginning bid of just twenty dollars–! And remarkably, that bid held at that price for four days! I felt I had it in the bag.

But then, at the last minute on the last day of the auction, some guy comes along and half-heartedly nabs it away from me with a bid of $22.50. Without blinking an eye. unfortunately, I had fallen asleep! Egad. He probably didn’t even think twice about it. probably wanted it for parts.

So I emailed the seller. Mind you, I just wanted to share with him, my story of woe–I was curious as well, to see if he had any more deals like that. He had commented that he was “just trying to reduce his collection”, after all.

So I wrote him, at length, explaining how much owning a Mondaine would mean to me.

His reply?
“Sorry, auction’s over. The item went to the highest bidder. Better luck next time.”

GrrrrrrrooooOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUWWwwwwwwwl!

Yeah I KNOW that is the facts, mister! I just wanted some sympathy! How about it? Sheeesh!

]]> By: R,A. http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-8195 R,A. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:54:20 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-8195 Great post! Always nice to see attention being drawn to the Seiko classics. Another vintage model to consider is Seiko's alarm-clock for the wrist, the Bell-Matic, a great addition to any vintage collection. Great post! Always nice to see attention being drawn to the Seiko classics. Another vintage model to consider is Seiko’s alarm-clock for the wrist, the Bell-Matic, a great addition to any vintage collection.

]]> By: Cruel but Fair http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-8191 Cruel but Fair Wed, 04 Oct 2006 02:00:41 +0000 http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2006/10/03/to-better-know-a-movement-the-seiko-classics/#comment-8191 Idea for a WWR series of articles (with examples): What makes a great dive watch? What makes a great aviator watch? How do you define these 'types' and what are the hallmarks of perfection in such models? Idea for a WWR series of articles (with examples): What makes a great dive watch? What makes a great aviator watch? How do you define these ‘types’ and what are the hallmarks of perfection in such models?

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