GenTLe Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I always found the Japanese brands less appealing than their Swiss cousins, probably they smell less "luxury", even if they are very good pieces. But when I've seen this one I felt in love... And considering the high value for money (150€ shipped with DHL on creationwatches) I pulled the trigger. Purchased last Thursday, arrived today on my desk. I'm already loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Welcome to the club. It´s a fantastic diver and toolwatch with everything that´s needed and a 30+ years history. And it will run almost forever without a service. And it´s always fascinating how fast CW are:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 NW... That strap... So tempting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 What a beauty! wear her in good health mate what are the dimensions of the case mate? @nightwatch: it looks perfect on that nato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hi Marti, it's this one, 42mm which is the perfect size for my 18,5cm wrist: http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-automatic-divers-200m-jubilee-bracelet-skx009k2-skx009-712.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulza Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Lovely watch. Had the exact same thought - and found a second hand one for similar price. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkno Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Nice! I have the 007 which is the same just black dial/bezel. Sometimes it's on rubber and other times on a solid presidential bracelet and it is great either way. I also have an orange monster and an old Seiko world timer. For the money Seiko makes a great watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks Guys. Has been on that 22mm Nato since, fine quality one from Paul Hewitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Uff, I have really bad luck with watches... This (I discovered this eve) does not hand-wind. The stem looks ok, it can set time and day/date, but rotate completely freely when placed into hand wind position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Wait a sec... I am reading here -> http://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7S26 Gosh... It's correct: not hacking seconds (and this I've already seen) and not hand winding capable. I thought ALL the auto were able to handwind, other than autowind (like all the ETA, Seagull and Miyota I've seen since now!). Not the best watch for someone like me that changes the watch frequently for rotation with the others... Maybe one day I'll replace it with a 4R36 movement (the same used in the Monster) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 It´s right, no handwinding and no hacking. For setting seconds You can use the trick of holding the minute hand backwards. On the other hand it really picks up power reserve fast/ immediately. Most Seiko 5 series are also not windable. The other 4me similar pickup was a windable/hackable Citizen NY0040-09W. The crown on the left is a fine feature as it never cuts into the wrist. The lumed dial is different from anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 NW: nice this too, but I prefer the other one as it has a (imho) better dial color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I have the same one GenTle along with few others , watch out Seikos are addictive! vintage Babby snow monster My 5 yes I took these even I have a good day! I beleive there are more but who knows at least I have pics of these.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Gentle you bastard i want this watch but no way for me to get it Wear her Well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Ezio they are dirt cheap here I will get one to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 @Ezio, where are you located? I can order one for you and ship to you if you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Gentle you bastard i want this watch but no way for me to get it Wear her Well What's wrong to get one at Creationwatches site and ship it to Netherlands and wait you to be there to use it? But I suggest to get a Monster, or to invest other 45UK£ and swap the movement with a 4r36 (crown @4) like I'm gonna do within one week:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chango Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I have a pair of old school Seiko divers from the 80's hiding in my watch box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Guys just got one for Ezio will ship by MOAB triangle shipping as soon as it gets in, stupid cheap too! And Chango would you be kind enough to PM me before ever selling that red/black please................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 How stupid cheap are they with you Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I have a pair of old school Seiko divers from the 80's hiding in my watch box. Oh I do like those vintage divers! Especially that pepsi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hey Mart thanks for The offer but Mike hooked my up as always its Nice to see how people help out here Funny story In this is i found out seiko doesnt see northern Europe as a Big market since we are a brand people or they Think we are so that is The Reason for Them not to have a Big selection every shop carry The same 20+ watches been looking for this 6months time now finally mine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hey Mart thanks for The offer but Mike hooked my up as always its Nice to see how people help out here Anytime mate! I think I want a vintage one now after seeing that picture from chango. Let's take a look on the bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chango Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Will do Mike! I actually replaced the crystal, bezel and original bezel ring with parts from Dagaz Watch. I restored both of those 6309s. Dagaz is a pretty cool site if you like tinkering with and modifying old seiko divers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashman Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 As said before be careful with seikos, they can become an addiction all in themselves. Two of my most expensive watches are seiko. I fell in love with the tuna series, but am not a big fan of quarts. So had to find a vintage auto and have another that had the quarts switched out with an auto. There are so many things you can do with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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